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(1) family, clan
(2) they ☊ họ ☊
姓 → ☊ xing4 family name; surname; CL:个/个ge4; to be surnamed ☊ Họ ☊
See hồ ☊ Natur
→ → →
OXF3000: họ surname
OXF3000: họ theirs
OXF3000: họ them
OXF3000: họ they
OXF3000N không có năng lực không có tài unable
OXF3000N không có năng lực không có tài unable
OXF3000N khoảng về about
OXF3000N tuyệt đối hoàn toàn absolute
OXF3000N tuyệt đối hoàn toàn absolutely
OXF3000N thuộc học viện ĐH viện hàn lâm academic
OXF3000N không thể chấp nhận không tán thành không thể tha thứ unacceptable
OXF3000N không thể chấp nhận không tán thành không thể tha thứ unacceptable
OXF3000N tài khoản kế toán tính toán tính đến account
OXF3000N sự tích cực sự hoạt động sự hăng hái sự linh lợi activity
OXF3000N tương xứng thỏa đáng adequately
OXF3000N sửa lại cho đúng điều chỉnh adjust
OXF3000N nhận vào cho vào kết hợp admit
OXF3000N trước sớm ( thời gian) in advance of
OXF3000N báo cho biết báo cho biết trước advertise
OXF3000N sợ sợ hãi hoảng sợ afraid
OXF3000N chống lại phản đối against
OXF3000N sự đồng ý tán thành hiệp định hợp đồng agreement
OXF3000N không khí bầu không khí không gian air
OXF3000N làm lo sợ làm hốt hoảng làm sợ hãi alarming
OXF3000N cho phép để cho allow
OXF3000N tốt ổn khỏe mạnh được all right
OXF3000N nước đồng minh liên minh liên kết kết thông gia ally
OXF3000N liên minh đồng minh thông gia allied
OXF3000N sự lựa chọn lựa chọn alternative
OXF3000N như một sự lựa chọn alternatively
OXF3000N mặc dù dẫu cho although
OXF3000N hoàn toàn hầu như nói chung altogether
OXF3000N hoài bão khát vọng ambition
OXF3000N làm cho vui thích làm buồn cười thích thú amuse
OXF3000N vui làm cho buồn cười amusing
OXF3000N báo thông báo announce
OXF3000N chọc tức làm bực mình làm phiền quẫy nhiễu annoy
OXF3000N chọc tức làm bực mình làm phiền quẫy nhiễu annoying
OXF3000N bị khó chịu bực mình bị quấy rầy annoyed
OXF3000N chống lại anti- prefix
OXF3000N lo âu lo lắng băn khoăn anxious
OXF3000N lo âu lo lắng băn khoăn anxiously
OXF3000N bất cứ chỗ nào bất cứ nơi đâu anywhere
OXF3000N căn phòng căn buồng apartment
OXF3000N bổ nhiệm chỉ định chọn appoint
OXF3000N thích hợp thích đáng appropriate
OXF3000N khoảng chừng độ chừng approximately
OXF3000N ngượng xấu hổ ashamed
OXF3000N hỏi ask
OXF3000N kết giao liên kết kết hợp cho cộng tác associate
OXF3000N sự kết hợp sự liên kết association
OXF3000N mang khoác có lấy (cái vẻ tính chất…) assume
OXF3000N tàn khốc khủng khiếp awfully
OXF3000N bẩn thỉu thối hỏng go bad
OXF3000N cái cân làm cho cân bằng tương xứng balance
OXF3000N phòng ngủ bedroom
OXF3000N bắt đầu khởi đầu begin
OXF3000N phần đầu lúc bắt đầu lúc khởi đầu beginning
OXF3000N thay mặt cho ai nhân danh ai on behalf of sb
OXF3000N chỗ rẽ chỗ uốn khuỷu tay bend
OXF3000N lợi lợi ích giúp ích làm lợi cho benefit
OXF3000N hóa đơn giấy bạc bill
OXF3000N sinh vật học biology
OXF3000N ngây ra không có thần blankly
OXF3000N khối tảng (đá) làm ngăn cản ngăn chặn block
OXF3000N cô gái tóc hoe người đàn bà tóc hoe blonde
OXF3000N vàng hoe blond
OXF3000N nở hoa sự nở hoa blow
OXF3000N hộp thùng box
OXF3000N nhãn (hàng hóa) brand
OXF3000N hơi thở hơi breath
OXF3000N hít thở breathe
OXF3000N sự hô hấp sự thở breathing
OXF3000N sáng sáng chói bright
OXF3000N sáng chói tươi brightly
OXF3000N tỏa sáng rực rỡ chói lọi brilliant
OXF3000N chôn cất mai táng bury
OXF3000N trại chỗ cắm trại cắm trại hạ trại camp
OXF3000N mang vác khuân chở carry
OXF3000N bắt lấy nắm lấy tóm lấy chộp lấy catch
OXF3000N dừng ngừng ngớt thôi hết tạnh cease
OXF3000N điện thoại di động cellphone
OXF3000N thiếu chính xác không chắc chắn uncertain
OXF3000N thiếu chính xác không chắc chắn uncertain
OXF3000N buồng phòng buồng ngủ chamber
OXF3000N vui mừng phấn khởi hồ hởi cheerful
OXF3000N vui vẻ phấn khởi cheerfully
OXF3000N pho mát cheese
OXF3000N thuộc hóa học chất hóa học hóa chất chemical
OXF3000N nhà hóa học chemist
OXF3000N hóa học môn hóa học ngành hóa học chemistry
OXF3000N tủ rương hòm chest
OXF3000N vỏ bào mảnh vỡ chỗ sứt mẻ chip
OXF3000N sự lựa chọn choice
OXF3000N chọn lựa chọn choose
OXF3000N nhà thờ church
OXF3000N hoàn cảnh trường hợp tình huống circumstance
OXF3000N thành phố city
OXF3000N đòi hỏi yêu sách sự đòi hỏi sự yêu sách sự thỉnh cầu claim
OXF3000N lanh lợi thông minh. tài giỏi khéo léo clever
OXF3000N khí hậu thời tiết climate
OXF3000N đồng hồ clock
OXF3000N bảo thủ không cởi mở khép kín closed
OXF3000N buồng phòng để đồ phòng kho closet
OXF3000N áo choàng coat
OXF3000N lạnh nhạt hờ hững vô tâm coldly
OXF3000N sự sưu tập sự tụ họp collection
OXF3000N sự kết hợp sự phối hợp combination
OXF3000N kết hợp phối hợp combine
OXF3000N thoải mái tiện nghi đầy đủ comfortable
OXF3000N dễ chịu thoải mái tiện nghi ấm cúng comfortably
OXF3000N bất tiện khó chịu không thoải mái uncomfortable
OXF3000N bất tiện khó chịu không thoải mái uncomfortable
OXF3000N hội đồng ủy ban sự ủy nhiệm sự ủy thác commission
OXF3000N công công cộng thông thường phổ biến common
OXF3000N thông thường bình thường commonly
OXF3000N lời than phiền than thở sự khiếu nại đơn kiện complaint
OXF3000N hoàn thành xong complete
OXF3000N hoàn thành đầy đủ trọn vẹn completely
OXF3000N buổi hòa nhạc concert
OXF3000N hội nghị sự bàn bạc conference
OXF3000N khó hiểu gây bối rối confusing
OXF3000N đại hội hội nghị Quốc hội congress
OXF3000N bất tỉnh không có ý thức không biết rõ unconscious
OXF3000N tra cứu tham khảo thăm dò hỏi ý kiến consult
OXF3000N đương thời đương đại contemporary
OXF3000N hợp đồng sự ký hợp đồng ký kết contract
OXF3000N không bị điều khiển không bị kiểm tra không bị hạn chế uncontrolled
OXF3000N không bị điều khiển không bị kiểm tra không bị hạn chế uncontrolled
OXF3000N tiện lợi thuận lợi thích hợp convenient
OXF3000N hội nghị hiệp định quy ước convention
OXF3000N cuộc đàm thoại cuộc trò chuyện conversation
OXF3000N làm cho tin thuyết phục làm cho nhận thức thấy convince
OXF3000N đối phó đương đầu cope with
OXF3000N góc (tường nhà phố...) corner
OXF3000N ho sự ho tiếng hoa cough
OXF3000N ho coughing
OXF3000N hội đồng council
OXF3000N miền quê miền nông thôn countryside
OXF3000N anh em họ cousin
OXF3000N vải thô sự rơi (máy bay) sự phá sản sụp đổ crash
OXF3000N sự khủng hoảng cơn khủng hoảng crisis
OXF3000N phê bình phê phán khó tính critical
OXF3000N cây Thánh Giá nỗi thống khổ sự băng qua cross
OXF3000N khóc kêu la sự khóc tiếng khóc sự kêu la cry
OXF3000N (thuộcvăn hóa cultural
OXF3000N văn hóa sự mở mang sự giáo dục culture
OXF3000N hiện hành phổ biến hiện nay dòng (nước) luồng (gió) current
OXF3000N hiện thời hiện nay currently
OXF3000N màn (cửa rạp hát khói sương) curtain
OXF3000N phong tục tục lệ thói quen tập quán custom
OXF3000N mối hại điều hại sự thiệt hại làm hư hại làm hỏng damage
OXF3000N ngày kỳ kỳ hạn thời kỳ thời đại đề ngày tháng date
OXF3000N phân phát phân phối sự giao dịch thỏa thuận mua bán deal
OXF3000N thập kỷ bộ mười nhóm mười decade
OXF3000N trang hoàng trang trí decorate
OXF3000N sự trang hoàng đồ trang hoàng trang trí decoration
OXF3000N để trang hoàng để trang trí để làm cảnh decorative
OXF3000N sâu khó lường bí ẩn deep
OXF3000N đánh thắng đánh bại sự thất bại (1 kế hoạch) sự tiêu tan (hy vọng) defeat
OXF3000N cái để bảo vệ vật để chống đỡ sự che chở defence
OXF3000N che chở bảo vệ bào chữa defend
OXF3000N rạch ròi dứt khoát definitely
OXF3000N sự chậm trễ sự trì hoãn sự cản trở làm chậm trễ delay
OXF3000N thanh nhã thanh tú tế nhị khó xử delicate
OXF3000N cứu khỏi thoát khỏi bày tỏ giãi bày deliver
OXF3000N sự phân phát sự phân phối sự giao hàng sự bày tỏ phát biểu delivery
OXF3000N sự đòi hỏi sự yêu cầu đòi hỏi yêu cầu demand
OXF3000N từ chối phản đối phủ nhận deny
OXF3000N cục sở ty ban khoa gian hàng khu bày hàng department
OXF3000N sự rời khỏi sự đi sự khởi hành departure
OXF3000N nhận được từ lấy được từ xuất phát từ bắt nguồn chuyển hóa từ (from) derive
OXF3000N hoang vắng không người ở deserted
OXF3000N sự thiết kế kế hoạch đề cương. phác thảo design
OXF3000N bàn (học sinh viết làm việc) desk
OXF3000N phá phá hoại phá huỷ tiêu diệt triệt phá destroy
OXF3000N sự phá hoại sự phá hủy sự tiêu diệt destruction
OXF3000N hiến dâng dành hết cho devote
OXF3000N hiến cho dâng cho dành cho hết lòng nhiệt tình devoted
OXF3000N sổ nhật ký lịch ghi nhớ diary
OXF3000N khó khó khăn gay go difficult
OXF3000N sự khó khăn nỗi khó khăn điều cản trở difficulty
OXF3000N trực tiếp thẳng thẳng thắn gửi viết cho ai điều khiển direct
OXF3000N bất lực không có khă năng disabled
OXF3000N bất đồng không đồng ý khác không giống không hợp disagree
OXF3000N sự bất đồng sự không đồng ý sự khác nhau disagreement
OXF3000N không làm thỏa ước nguyện ý mong đợi thất ước làm thất bại disappoint
OXF3000N sự phản đổi sự không tán thành disapproval
OXF3000N không tán thành phản đối chê disapprove of
OXF3000N tai họa thảm họa disaster
OXF3000N bất lương không thành thật dishonest
OXF3000N bất lương không lương thiện dishonestly
OXF3000N sự không ưa không thích sự ghét dislike
OXF3000N bày tỏ phô trương trưng bày sự bày ra phô bày trưng bày display
OXF3000N khoảng cách tầm xa distance
OXF3000N phân bổ phân phối sắp xếp phân loại distribute
OXF3000N sự phân bổ sự phân phối phân phát sự sắp xếp distribution
OXF3000N bác sĩ y khoa tiến sĩ doctor
OXF3000N chiếm ưu thế có ảnh hưởng chi phối kiềm chế dominate
OXF3000N chấm nhỏ điểm của hồi môn dot
OXF3000N như kịch như đóng kịch thích hợp với sân khấu dramatic
OXF3000N chảy nhỏ giọt rơi rớt giọt (nước máu...) drop
OXF3000N khô cạn làm khô sấy khô dry
OXF3000N vì do tại nhờ có due to
OXF3000N trong lúc trong thời gian during
OXF3000N sự thanh thản sự thoải mái làm thanh thản làm yên tâm ease
OXF3000N giáo dục cho ăn học rèn luyện educate
OXF3000N điện điện lực điện lực học electricity
OXF3000N nếu không khác, nữa
OXF3000N lúng túng làm ngượng nghịu làm rắc rối gây khó khăn embarrass
OXF3000N thất nghiệp không dùng không sử dụng được unemployed
OXF3000N thất nghiệp không dùng không sử dụng được unemployed
OXF3000N làm cho có thể có khả năng cho phép ai làm gì enable
OXF3000N động viên ủng hộ giúp đỡ làm can đảm mạnh dạn encourage
OXF3000N đã đính ước đã hứa hôn engaged
OXF3000N to lớn khổng lồ enormous
OXF3000N cho tiêu đề cho tên (sách) cho quyền làm gì entitle
OXF3000N phong bì envelope
OXF3000N môi trường hoàn cảnh xung quanh environment
OXF3000N trốn thoát thoát khỏi sự trốn thoát lỗi thoát escape
OXF3000N cường điệu phóng đại exaggerate
OXF3000N cường điệu phòng đại exaggerated
OXF3000N thẩm tra khám xét hỏi han (thí sinh) examine
OXF3000N trừ ra không kể trừ phi except
OXF3000N lỗi ra sự đi ra thoát ra exit
OXF3000N chờ đợi mong ngóng liệu trước expect
OXF3000N được chờ đợi được hy vọng expected
OXF3000N sự mong chờ sự chờ đợi expectation
OXF3000N trưng bày phơi bày expose
OXF3000N giơ duỗi ra (tay chân) kéo dài (thời gian) dành cho gửi lời extend
OXF3000N sự giơ duỗi sự kéo dài sự dành cho gửi lời extension
OXF3000N mặt thể diện đương đầu đối phó đối mặt face
OXF3000N hợp lý công bằng thuận lợi fair
OXF3000N hợp lý công bằng fairly
OXF3000N gian lận không công bằng bất lợi unfair
OXF3000N gian lận không công bằng bất lợi unfair
OXF3000N gian lận không công bằng bất lợi unfairly
OXF3000N gian lận không công bằng bất lợi unfairly
OXF3000N tưởng tượng cho nghĩ rằng tưởng tượng fancy
OXF3000N xa hơn nữa thêm nữa further
OXF3000N xa hơn nữa thêm nữa further
OXF3000N mốt thời trang fashion
OXF3000N đúng mốt hợp thời trang fashionable
OXF3000N ủng hộ cái gì in favour of
OXF3000N tiền thù lao học phí fee
OXF3000N cho ăn nuôi feed
OXF3000N lễ hội đại hội liên hoan festival
OXF3000N hồ sơ tài liệu file
OXF3000N kết thúc hoàn thành sự kết thúc phần cuối finish
OXF3000N hoàn tất hoàn thành finished
OXF3000N hợp vừa thích hợp xứng đáng fit
OXF3000N bằng phẳng bẹt nhẵn dãy phòng căn phòng mặt phẳng flat
OXF3000N vị mùi cho gia vị làm tăng thêm mùi vị flavour
OXF3000N cho dành cho... for
OXF3000N nghi thức hóa trang trọng hóa formalize
OXF3000N cấu trúc hệ thống dàn xếp bố trí frame
OXF3000N miễn phí tự do giải phóng trả tự do free
OXF3000N tự do thoải mái freely
OXF3000N tươi mát khỏe khoắn freshly
OXF3000N không thân thiện không có thiện cảm unfriendly
OXF3000N không thân thiện không có thiện cảm unfriendly
OXF3000N làm sợ làm hoảng sợ frighten
OXF3000N hoảng sợ khiếp sợ frightened
OXF3000N đầy đủ hoàn toàn fully
OXF3000N chức năng họat động chạy (máy) function
OXF3000N kho quỹ tài trợ tiền bạc để tiền vào công quỹ fund
OXF3000N buồn cười khôi hài funny
OXF3000N xa hơn nữa thêm nữa bên kia further
OXF3000N xa hơn nữa thêm nữa bên kia further
OXF3000N xa hơn hết xa nhất furthest
OXF3000N đèo lỗ hổng kẽ hở chỗ trống gap
OXF3000N khí hơi đốt gas
OXF3000N dầu lửa dầu hỏa xăng gasoline
OXF3000N tập hợp hái lượm thu thập gather
OXF3000N rộng lượng khoan hồng hào phóng generous
OXF3000N rộng lượng hào phóng generously
OXF3000N địa lý khoa địa lý geography
OXF3000N ra khỏi thoát khỏi xuống ( xe buýt xe lửa ...) get off
OXF3000N người khổng lồ người phi thường khổng lồ phi thường giant
OXF3000N cho biếu tặng give
OXF3000N cho phát give sth away
OXF3000N chia phân phối give sth out
OXF3000N keo hồ gắn lại dán bằng keo hồ glue
OXF3000N có lợi cho good for
OXF3000N của cải tài sản hàng hóa goods
OXF3000N cai trị thống trị cầm quyền govern
OXF3000N thủ lĩnh chủ kẻ thống trị governor
OXF3000N túm lấy vồ chộp lấy grab
OXF3000N thóc lúa hạt hột tính chất bản chất grain
OXF3000N cho ban cấp sự cho sự ban sự cấp grant
OXF3000N biết ơn dễ chịu khoan khoái grateful
OXF3000N xám hoa râm (tóc) gray
OXF3000N xám hoa râm (tóc) xám xịt grey
OXF3000N nhóm group
OXF3000N đoán phỏng đoán sự đoán sự ước chừng guess
OXF3000N thói quen tập quán habit
OXF3000N thợ làm tóc hairdresser
OXF3000N đại sảnh tòa (thị chính) hội trường hall
OXF3000N tay bàn tay trao tay truyền cho hand
OXF3000N buồn rầu khốn khổ unhappy
OXF3000N buồn rầu khốn khổ unhappy
OXF3000N khắc nghiệt nghiêm khắc tàn tệ khó khăn hardly
OXF3000N không có hại harmless
OXF3000N chữa khỏi làm lành heal
OXF3000N sức khỏe thể chất sự lành mạnh health
OXF3000N khỏe mạnh lành mạnh healthy
OXF3000N hơi nóng sức nóng heat
OXF3000N làm nổi bật nêu bật chỗ nổi bật nhất đẹp sáng nhất highlight
OXF3000N hông hip
OXF3000N thuê cho thuê (nhà...) sự thuê sự cho thuê hire
OXF3000N lịch sử sử học history
OXF3000N (thuộcchân trời ở chân trời ngang nằm ngang (trục hoành) horizontal
OXF3000N chủ nhà chủ tiệc dẫn (c.trình) đăng cai tổ chức (hội nghị) host
OXF3000N nơi ăn chốn ở housing
OXF3000N hộ gia đình (thuộc) gia đình household
OXF3000N to lớn khổng lồ huge
OXF3000N hài hước hóm hỉnh humorous
OXF3000N sự hài hước sự hóm hỉnh humour
OXF3000N vội vàng hối hả gấp rút in a hurry
OXF3000N người chồng husband
OXF3000N phớt lờ tỏ ra không biết đến ignore
OXF3000N trái luật bất hợp pháp illegal
OXF3000N trái luật bất hợp pháp illegally
OXF3000N minh họa làm rõ ý illustrate
OXF3000N tưởng tượng hình dung tưởng rằng cho rằng imagine
OXF3000N không quan trọng không trọng đại unimportant
OXF3000N không quan trọng không trọng đại unimportant
OXF3000N không thể làm được không thể xảy ra impossible
OXF3000N chỉ cho biết biểu thị trình bày ngắn gọn indicate
OXF3000N không thể tránh được chắc chắn xảy ra vẫn thường thấy nghe inevitable
OXF3000N báo cho biết cung cấp tin tức inform
OXF3000N không chính thức không nghi thức informal
OXF3000N phần hợp thành thành phần ingredient
OXF3000N bước đầu sự khởi đầu initiative
OXF3000N vô tội trong trắng ngây thơ innocent
OXF3000N đặt (hệ thống máy móc thiết bị...) install
OXF3000N thí dị ví dụ trường hợp cá biệt instance
OXF3000N thay cho instead of
OXF3000N viện học viện institute
OXF3000N sự hiểu biết trí thông minh intelligence
OXF3000N thông minh sáng trí intelligent
OXF3000N khoảng (k-t.gian) khoảng cách interval
OXF3000N cuộc phỏng vấn sự gặp mặt phỏng vấn nói chuyện riêng interview
OXF3000N làm phát cáu chọc tức irritate
OXF3000N làm phát cáu chọc tức irritating
OXF3000N /´ailənd/ hòn đảo island
OXF3000N tin tức khoả(n). mó(n).. tiết mục item
OXF3000N nnữ trang kim hoàn jewellery
OXF3000N chung (giữa 2 người hoặc hơn) chỗ nối đầu nối joint
OXF3000N trẻ hơn ít tuổi hơn người ít tuổi hơn junior
OXF3000N bào chữa biện hộ justify
OXF3000N hợp lý được chứng minh là đúng justified
OXF3000N sự giết chóc sự tàn sát killing
OXF3000N không tốt độc ác tàn nhẫn unkind
OXF3000N không tốt độc ác tàn nhẫn unkind
OXF3000N không biết không được nhận ra unknown
OXF3000N không biết không được nhận ra unknown
OXF3000N phòng thí nghiệm laboratory
OXF3000N hồ lake
OXF3000N phong cảnh landscape
OXF3000N đường nhỏ (làng hẻm phố) lane
OXF3000N phong phú ở mức độ lớn largely
OXF3000N chậm hơn later
OXF3000N liên minh liên hoàn league
OXF3000N học nghiên cứu learn
OXF3000N hợp pháp legal
OXF3000N hợp pháp legally
OXF3000N cho vay cho mượn lend
OXF3000N số lượng ít hơn pro (n) (adv) nhỏ bé, ít hơn
OXF3000N bài học lesson
OXF3000N cho phép để cho let
OXF3000N sự cho phép n) bằng, chứng chỉ, bằng cử nhân
OXF3000N cấp chứng chỉ cấp bằng cho phép license
OXF3000N khác không giống unlike
OXF3000N khác không giống unlike
OXF3000N không thể xảy ra không chắc xảy ra unlikely
OXF3000N không thể xảy ra không chắc xảy ra unlikely
OXF3000N chất lỏng lỏng êm ái du dương không vững liquid
OXF3000N /ˈlɪtərətʃər/ văn chương văn học literature
OXF3000N nhỏ một ít little
OXF3000N không nhiều một chút pro (n) (adv) nhỏ, bé, chút ít
OXF3000N nhỏ một ít a little
OXF3000N sống hoạt động live
OXF3000N gánh nặng vật nặng chất chở load
OXF3000N mớ tóc mớ bông khóa lock
OXF3000N hợp lý hợp logic logical
OXF3000N mong đợi cách hân hoan look forward to
OXF3000N lỏng không chặt loose
OXF3000N không gặp may bất hạnh unlucky
OXF3000N không gặp may bất hạnh unlucky
OXF3000N phổi lung
OXF3000N lớn nhiều hơn trọng đại chủ yếu major
OXF3000N đồ hóa trang son phấn make up
OXF3000N chợ thị trường market
OXF3000N sự cưới xin sự kết hôn lễ cưới marriage
OXF3000N cưới (vợ) lấy (chồng) marry
OXF3000N cưới kết hôn married
OXF3000N khối khối lượng quần chúng đại chúng mass
OXF3000N trận thi đấu đối thủ địch thủ đối chọi sánh được match
OXF3000N bạn bạn nghề giao phối mate
OXF3000N toán học môn toán mathematics
OXF3000N phương tiện truyền thông đại chúng media
OXF3000N (thuộcy học medical
OXF3000N y học y khoa thuốc medicine
OXF3000N thành viên hội viên member
OXF3000N tư cách hội viên địa vị hội viên membership
OXF3000N bộ nhớ trí nhớ kỉ niệm memory
OXF3000N sự tưởng nhớ in memory of
OXF3000N tin nhắn thư tín điện thông báo thông điệp message
OXF3000N nhẹ êm dịu ôn hòa mild
OXF3000N công nhân thợ mỏ khoáng mineral
OXF3000N nhỏ hơn thứ yếu không quan trọng minor
OXF3000N sự pha trộn sự hỗn hợp mixture
OXF3000N chốc lát moment
OXF3000N hơn nữa ngoài ra vả lại moreover
OXF3000N nhất hơn cả pro (n) (adv) lớn nhất, nhiều nhất
OXF3000N động hoạt động moving
OXF3000N sự chuyển động sự hoạt động cử động động tác movement
OXF3000N thần bí huyền bí khó hiểu mysterious
OXF3000N trần khỏa thân trơ trụi naked
OXF3000N không cần thiết không mong muốn unnecessary
OXF3000N không cần thiết không mong muốn unnecessary
OXF3000N cần đòi hỏi sự cần need
OXF3000N cái kim mũi nhọn needle
OXF3000N hàng xóm vùng lân cận khoảng chừng neighbourhood
OXF3000N pro không này mà cũng không kia neither
OXF3000N hoảng sợ dễ bị kích thích hay lo lắng nervous
OXF3000N bồn chồn lo lắng nervously
OXF3000N mạng lưới hệ thống network
OXF3000N prokhông ai không người vật gì none
OXF3000N cũng không nor
OXF3000N thông thường như thường lệ normally
OXF3000N thông báo yết thị chú ý để ý nhận biết notice
OXF3000N không nơi nào không ở đâu nowhere
OXF3000N vật vật thể phản đối chống lại object
OXF3000N dịp cơ hội occasion
OXF3000N thỉnh thoảng đôi khi occasionally
OXF3000N tắt khỏi cách rời off
OXF3000N xúc phạm làm bực mình làm khó chịu offend
OXF3000N biếu tặng cho sự trả giá offer
OXF3000N cơ quan văn phòng bộ office
OXF3000N (thuộcchính quyền văn phòng viên chức công chức official
OXF3000N lỗi thời old fashioned
OXF3000N khe hở lỗ sự bắt đầu sự khai mạc lễ khánh thành opening
OXF3000N hoạt động điều khiển operate
OXF3000N sự hoạt động quá trình hoạt động operation
OXF3000N cơ hội thời cơ opportunity
OXF3000N đối kháng đối chọi đối lập chống đối phản đối oppose
OXF3000N tính đối kháng đối chọi opposing
OXF3000N chống lại phản đối opposed to
OXF3000N sự đối lập sự đối nhau sự chống lại sự phản đối opposition
OXF3000N sự lựa chọn option
OXF3000N hợp lệ in order to
OXF3000N thường thông thường ordinary
OXF3000N một cách sáng tạo mới mẻ độc đáo khởi đầu đầu tiên originally
OXF3000N khác cách khác nếu không thì... otherwise
OXF3000N ở phía ngoài ở xa hơn outer
OXF3000N gói nhỏ packet
OXF3000N sự đau đớn sự đau khổ pain
OXF3000N đau đớn đau khổ painful
OXF3000N sự sơn bức họa bức tranh painting
OXF3000N họa sĩ painter
OXF3000N tái nhợt pale
OXF3000N công viên vườn hoa khoanh vùng thành công viên park
OXF3000N nghi viện quốc hội parliament
OXF3000N tiệc buổi liên hoan đảng party
OXF3000N sự đi qua sự trôi qua thoáng qua ngắn ngủi passing
OXF3000N hộ chiếu passport
OXF3000N hòa bình sự hòa thuận peace
OXF3000N hòa bình thái bình yên tĩnh peaceful
OXF3000N lưỡi trai đỉnh chóp peak
OXF3000N cho mỗi per
OXF3000N hoàn hảo perfect
OXF3000N một cách hoàn hảo perfectly
OXF3000N kỳ thời kỳ thời gian thời đại period
OXF3000N sự cho phép giấy phép permission
OXF3000N /'pə:mit/ cho phép cho cơ hội permit
OXF3000N tuần trăng giai đoạn thời kỳ phase
OXF3000N triết học triết lý philosophy
OXF3000N thợ chụp ảnh nhà nhiếp ảnh photographer
OXF3000N vật lý học physics
OXF3000N cuốc (đất) đào khoét (lỗ) pick
OXF3000N bức vẽ bức họa picture
OXF3000N cọc chồng đống pin đóng cọc chất chồng pile
OXF3000N màu hồng hoa cẩm chướng tình trạng tốt hoàn hảo pink
OXF3000N sân (chơi các môn thể thao) đầu hắc ín pitch
OXF3000N bản đồ kế hoạch vẽ bản đồ lập kế hoạch dự kiến plan
OXF3000N sự lập kế hoạch sự quy hoạch planning
OXF3000N không dễ chịu khó chịu khó ưa unpleasant
OXF3000N không dễ chịu khó chịu khó ưa unpleasant
OXF3000N sự sung túc sự phong phú pro(n) (adv) (n) nhiều, sự thừa
OXF3000N mảnh đất nhở sơ đồ đồ thị đồ án vẽ sơ đồ dựng đồ án plot
OXF3000N túi (quần áo trong xe hơi) túi tiền pocket
OXF3000N bài thơ poem
OXF3000N thi ca chất thơ poetry
OXF3000N mũi nhọn điểm vót làm nhọn chấm (câu..) point
OXF3000N nhọn có đầu nhọn pointed
OXF3000N chính sách cách xử sự điều khoản hợp đồng policy
OXF3000N nước bóng nước láng đánh bóng làm cho láng polish
OXF3000N về mặt chính trị khôn ngoan thận trọng politically
OXF3000N họat động chính trị đời sống chính trị quan điểm chính trị politics
OXF3000N vũng nước bể bơi hồ bơi pool
OXF3000N vị trí chỗ position
OXF3000N khoai tây potato
OXF3000N sự ca ngợi sự tán dương lòng tôn kính tôn thờ khen ngợi tán dương praise
OXF3000N thích hơn prefer
OXF3000N sự thích hơn sự ưa hơn cái được ưa thích hơn preference
OXF3000N có mặt hiện diện hiện nay hiện thời present
OXF3000N hiệu trưởng chủ tịnh tổng thống president
OXF3000N vội vàng hấp tấp trước (vd. ngày hôm trước) ưu tiên previous
OXF3000N nguyên thủy đầu tiên thời cổ đại nguyên sinh primary
OXF3000N hoàng tử prince
OXF3000N máy in thợ in printer
OXF3000N vấn đề điều khó giải quyết problem
OXF3000N đề án dự án kế hoạch dự kiến kế hoạch project
OXF3000N mau lẹ nhanh chóng xúi giục nhắc nhở prompt
OXF3000N tuyên bố thông báo phát âm pronounce
OXF3000N đúng thích đáng thích hợp proper
OXF3000N viễn cảnh toàn cảnh triển vọng mong chờ prospect
OXF3000N bảo vệ che chở protect
OXF3000N sự bảo vệ sự che chở protection
OXF3000N chuẩn bị đầy đủ dự phòng cung cấp chu cấp provide
OXF3000N học sinh pupil
OXF3000N hoàn toàn chỉ là purely
OXF3000N đặt để cho vào put
OXF3000N câu hỏi hỏi chất vấn question
OXF3000N thoát thoát ra quit
OXF3000N hoàn toàn hầu hết quite
OXF3000N nhanh nhanh chóng rapid
OXF3000N nhanh nhanh chóng rapidly
OXF3000N thà.. còn hơn thích... hơn rather
OXF3000N hơn là rather than
OXF3000N sống (# chín) thô còn nguyên chất raw
OXF3000N có lý hợp lý reasonable
OXF3000N hợp lý reasonably
OXF3000N gọi về triệu hồi nhặc lại gợi lại recall
OXF3000N sự tham khảo hỏi ý kiến reference
OXF3000N phản chiếu phản hồi phản ánh reflect
OXF3000N sự từ chối sự khước từ refusal
OXF3000N từ chối khước từ refuse
OXF3000N đáng tiếc hối tiếc lòng thương tiếc sự hối tiếc regret
OXF3000N không chấp nhận loại bỏ bác bỏ reject
OXF3000N có liên quan đến người có họ đại từ quan hệ relative
OXF3000N thanh thản thoải mái relaxed
OXF3000N làm nhẹ bớt thả phóng thích phát hành sự giải thoát thoát khỏi sự thả release
OXF3000N thích hợp có liên quan relevant
OXF3000N sự giảm nhẹ sự làm cho khuây khỏa sự trợ cấo relief
OXF3000N nhớ nhớ lại remember
OXF3000N nhắc nhở gợi nhớ remind
OXF3000N sự thuê mướn cho thuê thuê rent
OXF3000N sự trả lời sự hồi âm trả lời hồi âm reply
OXF3000N đòi hỏi yêu cầu quy định require
OXF3000N nhu cầu sự đòi hỏi luật lệ thủ tục requirement
OXF3000N giải thoát cứu nguy sự giải thoát sự cứu nguy rescue
OXF3000N chống lại phản đổi kháng cự resist
OXF3000N sự chống lại sự phản đối sự kháng cự resistance
OXF3000N quyết định kiên quyết (làm gì) giải quyết (vấn đề khó khăn) resolve
OXF3000N hoàn lại trả lại sửa chữa lại phục hồi lại restore
OXF3000N giữ lại nhớ được retain
OXF3000N rời bỏ rút về thôi nghỉ việc về hưu retire
OXF3000N gạo thóc cơm cây lúa rice
OXF3000N giải thoát rid
OXF3000N chiếc nhẫn đeo nhẫn cho ai ring
OXF3000N con đường đường phố road
OXF3000N gồ ghề lởm chởm rough
OXF3000N gồ ghề lởm chởm roughly
OXF3000N thói thường lệ thường thủ tục thường lệ thông thường routine
OXF3000N (thuộcvua nữ hoàng hoàng gia royal
OXF3000N bất lịch sự thô lỗ thô sơ đơn giản rude
OXF3000N bất lịch sự thô lỗ thô sơ đơn giản rudely
OXF3000N làm hỏng làm đổ nát làm phá sản sự hỏng sự đổ nát sự phá sản ruin
OXF3000N bị hỏng bị đổ nát bị phá sản ruined
OXF3000N (thuộcnông thôn vùng nông thôn rural
OXF3000N một cách buồn bã đáng buồn là không may mà sadly
OXF3000N đi tàu thuyền nhổ neo buồm cánh buồm chuyến đi bằng thuyền buồm sail
OXF3000N sự làm cho thỏa mãn toại nguyện sự trả nợ bồi thường satisfaction
OXF3000N làm thỏa mãn hài lòng trả (nợ) chuộc tội satisfy
OXF3000N cảm thấy hài lòng vừa ý thoả mãn satisfied
OXF3000N đem lại sự thỏa mãn làm thỏa mãn làm vừa ý satisfying
OXF3000N làm kinh hãi sợ hãi dọa sự sợ hãi sự kinh hoàng scare
OXF3000N bị hoảng sợ bị sợ hãi scared
OXF3000N cảnh phong cảnh scene
OXF3000N kế hoạch làm việc bản liệt kê lên thời khóa biểu lên kế hoạch schedule
OXF3000N sự sắp xếp sự phối hợp kế hoạch thực hiện scheme
OXF3000N đàn cá bầy cá trường học school
OXF3000N khoa học khoa học tự nhiên science
OXF3000N (thuộckhoa học có tính khoa học scientific
OXF3000N nhà khoa học scientist
OXF3000N điểm số bản thắng tỷ số đạt được thành công cho điểm score
OXF3000N ghế chỗ ngồi seat
OXF3000N trung học thứ yếu secondary
OXF3000N tìm tìm kiếm theo đuổi đòi hỏi seek
OXF3000N chọn lựa chọn lọc select
OXF3000N sự lựa chọn sự chọc lọc selection
OXF3000N nhiều tuổi hơn dành cho trẻ em trên 11t sinh viên năm cuối trường trung học cao đẳng senior
OXF3000N dễ bị thương dễ bị hỏng dễ bị xúc phạm sensitive
OXF3000N không cùng nhau thành người riêng vật riêng separately
OXF3000N buổi họp phiên họp buổi phiên session
OXF3000N giải quyết dàn xếp hòa giải đặt bố trí settle
OXF3000N pronhiều hơn ba vài several
OXF3000N sự xấu hổ thẹn thùng sự ngượng shame
OXF3000N sắc nhọn bén sharp
OXF3000N sắc nhọn bén sharply
OXF3000N sự nương tựa sự che chở sự ẩn náu che chở bảo vệ shelter
OXF3000N đổi chỗ dời chỗ chuyển giao sự thay đổi sự luân phiên shift
OXF3000N sáng chói bóng shiny
OXF3000N sự đụng chạm va chạm sự kích động sự choáng shock
OXF3000N vụt qua chạy qua ném phóng bắn đâm ra trồi ra shoot
OXF3000N sự bắn sự phóng đi shooting
OXF3000N cửa hàng đi mua hàng đi chợ shop
OXF3000N trong thời gian ngắn sớm shortly
OXF3000N hò hét reo hò sự la hét sự hò reo shout
OXF3000N vòi hoa sen sự tắm vòi hoa sen shower
OXF3000N ngớ ngẩn ngu ngốc khờ dại silly
OXF3000N xưng hô lịch sự Ngài Ông sir
OXF3000N chỗ vị trí site
OXF3000N hoàn cảnh địa thế vị trí situation
OXF3000N mỏng manh thon gầy slight
OXF3000N khói hơi thuốc hút thuốc bốc khói hơi smoke
OXF3000N như vậy như thế vì thế vì vậy vì thế cho nên so
OXF3000N để để cho để mà so that
OXF3000N xà phòng soap
OXF3000N có tính xã hội social
OXF3000N có tính xã hội socially
OXF3000N xã hội society
OXF3000N không biết làm sao bằng cách này hay cách khác somehow
OXF3000N thỉnh thoảng đôi khi sometimes
OXF3000N đến mức độ nào đó hơi một chút somewhat
OXF3000N thứ hạng loại lựa chọn sắp xếp phân loại sort
OXF3000N tâm hồn tâm trí linh hồn soul
OXF3000N khoảng trống khoảng cách space
OXF3000N thừa thãi dự trữ rộng rãi đồ dự trữ đồ dự phòng spare
OXF3000N tinh thần tâm hồn linh hồn spirit
OXF3000N (thuộctinh thần linh hồn spiritual
OXF3000N tiêu chuẩn chuẩn mãu làm tiêu chuẩn phù hợp với tiêu chuẩn standard
OXF3000N bắt đầu khởi động sự bắt đầu sự khởi đầu khởi hành start
OXF3000N không đúng mực không chắc không vững unsteady
OXF3000N không đúng mực không chắc không vững unsteady
OXF3000N hơi nước steam
OXF3000N đâm thọc chọc cắm dính cái gậy qua củi cán stick
OXF3000N dính nhớt sticky
OXF3000N kho sự trữ hàng dự trữ vốn stock
OXF3000N dừng ngừng nghỉ thôi sự dừng sự ngừng sự đỗ lại stop
OXF3000N cửa hàng kho hàng tích trữ cho vào kho store
OXF3000N thẳng không cong straight
OXF3000N phố đườmg phố street
OXF3000N sức mạnh sức khỏe strength
OXF3000N khỏe mạnh bền vững chắc chắn strong
OXF3000N khỏe chắc chắn strongly
OXF3000N xưởng phim trường quay phòng thu studio
OXF3000N sự học tập sự nghiên cứu học tập nghiên cứu study
OXF3000N phong cách kiểu mẫu loại style
OXF3000N không thành công thất bại unsuccessful
OXF3000N không thành công thất bại unsuccessful
OXF3000N chịu đựng chịu thiệt hại đau khổ suffer
OXF3000N sự đau đớn sự đau khổ suffering
OXF3000N bộ com lê trang phục thích hợp quen hợp với suit
OXF3000N hợp phù hợp thích hợp với suited
OXF3000N hợp phù hợp thích hợp với suitable
OXF3000N cao hơn mạnh hơn người cấp trên thượng cấp superior
OXF3000N sự chống đỡ sự ủng hộ chống đỡ ủng hộ support
OXF3000N vật chống đỡ người cổ vũ người ủng hộ supporter
OXF3000N cho rằng tin rằng nghĩ rằng suppose
OXF3000N chắc chắn làm cho chắc chắn make sure
OXF3000N họ surname
OXF3000N sống lâu hơn tiếp tục sống sống sót survive
OXF3000N nghi ngờ hoài nghi người khả nghi người bị tình nghi suspect
OXF3000N mồ hôi đổ mồ hô sweat
OXF3000N người ra mồ hôi kẻ bóc lột lao động sweater
OXF3000N phồng sưng lên swell
OXF3000N phồng sưng lên swell
OXF3000N sự sưng lên sự phồng ra swelling
OXF3000N sưng phồng phình căng swollen
OXF3000N phồng lên sưng lên swell
OXF3000N phồng lên sưng lên swell
OXF3000N hệ thống chế độ system
OXF3000N mở vòi đóng vồi vòi khóa tap
OXF3000N sự dạy công việc dạy học teaching
OXF3000N đội nhóm team
OXF3000N xé làm rắch chỗ rách miếng xe tear
OXF3000N kỹ thuật học công nghệ học technology
OXF3000N máy điện thoại gọi điện thoại telephone
OXF3000N tạm thời nhất thời lâm thời temporary
OXF3000N tính chất tạm thời nhất thời temporarily
OXF3000N giới hạn kỳ hạn khóa kỳ học term
OXF3000N tồi tệ không chịu nổi terribly
OXF3000N hơn than
OXF3000N protự chúng tự họ tự themselves
OXF3000N lý thuyết học thuyết theory
OXF3000N bởi vậy cho nên vì thế therefore
OXF3000N dù dù cho mặc dù mặc dù tuy nhiên tuy vậy though
OXF3000N cổ cổ họng throat
OXF3000N không gọn gàng không ngăn nắp lộn xộn untidy
OXF3000N không gọn gàng không ngăn nắp lộn xộn untidy
OXF3000N cho đến khi tới lúc mà till
OXF3000N thời gian thì giờ time
OXF3000N kế hoạch làm việc thời gian biểu timetable
OXF3000N rất nhỏ nhỏ xíu tiny
OXF3000N đầu mút đỉnh chóp bịt đầu lắp đầu vào tip
OXF3000N làm mệt mỏi trở nên mệt nhọc lốp vỏ xe tire
OXF3000N sự mệt mỏi sự mệt nhọc tiring
OXF3000N chóp đỉnh đứng đầu trên hết top
OXF3000N hoàn toàn totally
OXF3000N thị trấn thị xã thành phố nhỏ town
OXF3000N đồ chơi đồ trang trí thể loại đồ chơi toy
OXF3000N phát hiện tìm thấy vạch chỉ ra phác họa dấu vết trace
OXF3000N truyền thống tradition
OXF3000N theo truyền thống theo lối cổ traditional
OXF3000N (thuộctruyền thống là truyền thống traditionally
OXF3000N sự đi lại sự giao thông sự chuyển động traffic
OXF3000N xe lửa tàu hỏa dạy rèn luyện đào tạo train
OXF3000N dời di chuyển sự di chuyển sự dời chỗ transfer
OXF3000N sự vận chuyển sự vận tải chuyên chở phương tiện đi lại transport
OXF3000N cuộc dạo chơi cuộc du ngoạn đi dạo du ngoạn trip
OXF3000N niềm tin sự phó thác tin tin cậy phó thác trust
OXF3000N không thể không có khẳ năng unable
OXF3000N không thể không có khẳ năng unable
OXF3000N không thể chấp nhận unacceptable
OXF3000N không thể chấp nhận unacceptable
OXF3000N không chắc chắn khôn biết rõ ràng uncertain
OXF3000N không chắc chắn khôn biết rõ ràng uncertain
OXF3000N bất tiện không tiện lợi uncomfortable
OXF3000N bất tiện không tiện lợi uncomfortable
OXF3000N bất tỉnh ngất đi unconscious
OXF3000N không bị kiềm chế không bị kiểm tra uncontrolled
OXF3000N không bị kiềm chế không bị kiểm tra uncontrolled
OXF3000N không dùng thất nghiệp unemployed
OXF3000N không dùng thất nghiệp unemployed
OXF3000N gian lận không công bằng bất lợi unfair
OXF3000N gian lận không công bằng bất lợi unfair
OXF3000N gian lận không công bằng bất lợi unfairly
OXF3000N gian lận không công bằng bất lợi unfairly
OXF3000N không may rủi ro bất hạnh unfortunate
OXF3000N một cách đáng tiếc một cách không may unfortunately
OXF3000N đối địch không thân thiện unfriendly
OXF3000N đối địch không thân thiện unfriendly
OXF3000N buồn rầu khốn khổ unhappy
OXF3000N buồn rầu khốn khổ unhappy
OXF3000N không quan trọng unimportant
OXF3000N không quan trọng unimportant
OXF3000N liên kết hợp nhất hợp lại kết thân unite
OXF3000N liên minh đoàn kết chung thống nhất united
OXF3000N trường đại học university
OXF3000N không tốt độc ác tàn nhẫn unkind
OXF3000N không tốt độc ác tàn nhẫn unkind
OXF3000N không biết không được nhận ra unknown
OXF3000N không biết không được nhận ra unknown
OXF3000N trừ phi trừ khi nếu không unless
OXF3000N không giống khác unlike
OXF3000N không giống khác unlike
OXF3000N không có thể xảy ra không chắc chắn không có thực unlikely
OXF3000N không có thể xảy ra không chắc chắn không có thực unlikely
OXF3000N không gặp may bất hạnh unlucky
OXF3000N không gặp may bất hạnh unlucky
OXF3000N không cần thiết không mong muốn unnecessary
OXF3000N không cần thiết không mong muốn unnecessary
OXF3000N không dễ chịu khó chịu unpleasant
OXF3000N không dễ chịu khó chịu unpleasant
OXF3000N không đúng mực không chắc không vững unsteady
OXF3000N không đúng mực không chắc không vững unsteady
OXF3000N không thành công thất bại unsuccessful
OXF3000N không thành công thất bại unsuccessful
OXF3000N không gọn gàng không ngăn nắp lộn xộn untidy
OXF3000N không gọn gàng không ngăn nắp lộn xộn untidy
OXF3000N trước khi cho đến khi until
OXF3000N không muốn làm điều gì miễn cưỡng unwilling
OXF3000N không muốn làm điều gì miễn cưỡng unwilling
OXF3000N cao hơn upper
OXF3000N (thuộcthành phố khu vực urban
OXF3000N thúc giục giục giã sự thúc đẩy sự thôi thúc urge
OXF3000N thông thường thường dùng usual
OXF3000N chắc chắn hiệu quả hợp lý valid
OXF3000N tiền đội quân tiên phong xe tải van
OXF3000N thay đổi làm cho khác nhau biến đổi vary
OXF3000N đi thăm hỏi đến chơi tham quan sự đi thăm visit
OXF3000N (thuộcsự sống cần cho sự sống vital
OXF3000N eo chỗ thắt lưng waist
OXF3000N chờ đợi wait
OXF3000N người hầu bàn người đợi người trông chờ waiter
OXF3000N ấm ấm áp làm cho nóng hâm nóng warm
OXF3000N trạng thái ấm sự ấm áp hơi ấm warmth
OXF3000N báo cho biết cảnh báo warn
OXF3000N lãng phí uổng phí vùng hoang vu sa mạc waste
OXF3000N đồng hồ nhìn theo dõi quan sát sự canh gác sự canh phòng watch
OXF3000N thời tiết weather
OXF3000N không gian liên tới với Internet website
OXF3000N lễ cưới hôn lễ wedding
OXF3000N chào mừng hoan nghênh welcome
OXF3000N có..không có... chăng whether
OXF3000N trong lúc trong khi lúc chốc lát while
OXF3000N sự huýt sáo sự thổi còi huýt sáo thổi còi whistle
OXF3000N bình an vô sự không suy suyển không hư hỏng toàn bộ tất cả toàn thể whole
OXF3000N dại hoang wild
OXF3000N dại hoang wildly
OXF3000N không muốn làm điều gì miễn cưỡng unwilling
OXF3000N không muốn làm điều gì miễn cưỡng unwilling
OXF3000N khôn ngoan sáng suốt thông thái wise
OXF3000N rút rút khỏi rút lui withdraw
OXF3000N trong vong thời gian trong khoảng thời gian within
OXF3000N không không có without
OXF3000N bồn chồn lo nghĩ tỏ ra lo lắng worried
OXF3000N xấu hơn tồi hơn tệ hơn worse
OXF3000N xấu nhất tồi nhất tệ nhất không đáng mong muốn nhất không thích hợp nhất worst
OXF3000N sự tôn thờ sự tôn sùng thờ thờ phụng tôn thờ worship
OXF3000N một cách bất công không đúng wrongly
OXF3000N hôm qua yesterday
OXF3000D: họ surname Familienname
OXF3000D: họ surname Nachname
OXF3000D: họ theirs ihr
OXF3000D: họ theirs ihre
OXF3000D: họ theirs ihrer
OXF3000D: họ theirs ihres
OXF3000D: họ them ihnen
OXF3000D: họ them sie
OXF3000D: họ they sie [pl]

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He learns. ☊ Anh ấy học. ☊ Basics 1
I study. ☊ Tôi học. ☊ Basics 1
The girl wants to study. ☊ Cô gái muốn học. ☊ Basics 1
They are the men / men. ☊ Họ là những người đàn ông. ☊ Basics 2
I study Vietnamese. ☊ Tôi học tiếng Việt. ☊ Common Phrases
Do you study Vietnamese the first time? ☊ Bạn học tiếng Việt lần đầu tiên hả? ☊
When do you study Vietnamese? ☊ Bạn học tiếng Việt khi nào? ☊ Questions 1
Why do you study Vietnamese? ☊ Vì sao bạn học tiếng Việt? ☊ Questions 1
They love their dog. ☊ Họ yêu con chó của họ. ☊ Verbs 1
I learn (how) to cook. ☊ Tôi học nấu ăn. ☊ Verbs 1
I go to school. ☊ Tôi đi học. ☊ Verbs 1
They practice Vietnamese. ☊ Họ luyện tập tiếng Việt. ☊ Verbs 1
They do not know how to use it. ☊ Họ không biết dùng nó. ☊ Verbs 1
They walk with us. ☊ Họ đi bộ với chúng tôi. ☊ Verbs 1
They run. ☊ Họ chạy. ☊ Verbs 1
When do you start to study Vietnamese? ☊ Bạn bắt đầu học tiếng Việt khi nào? ☊ Verbs 1
They dance. ☊ Họ nhảy múa. ☊ Verbs 1
How many coats do they need? ☊ Họ cần bao nhiêu áo khoác? ☊ Questions 2
How do they answer? ☊ Họ trả lời như thế nào? ☊ Questions 2
I like their question. ☊ Tôi thích câu hỏi của họ. ☊ Questions 2
They have a simple meal. ☊ Họ có một bữa ăn đơn giản. ☊ Adjectives 1
They are happy for her. ☊ Họ hạnh phúc cho cô ấy. ☊ Adjectives 1
I do not know that they are famous people. ☊ Tôi không biết họ là người nổi tiếng. ☊ Adjectives 1
They do not support rich people. ☊ Họ không ủng hộ người giàu. ☊ Adjectives 1
I learn Vietnamese because I like Vietnamese women. ☊ Tôi học tiếng Việt bởi vì tôi thích phụ nữ Việt Nam. ☊ Conjunctions
They are both women / They are all women. ☊ Họ đều là phụ nữ. ☊ Conjunctions
They buy not only computers, but also phones. ☊ Họ mua không những máy tính mà còn điện thoại. ☊ Conjunctions
They do not have chairs to sit. ☊  Họ không có những cái ghế để ngồi. ☊ Conjunctions
They support me, so they help me. ☊ Họ ủng hộ tôi, nên họ giúp đỡ tôi. ☊ Conjunctions
At this moment, we are learning Vietnamese. ☊ Vào lúc này, chúng tôi đang học tiếng Việt. ☊ Continuous
What are they eating? ☊ Họ đang ăn gì? ☊ Continuous
They do not want to be the last people. ☊ Họ không muốn là những người cuối cùng. ☊ Ordinal numbers
They agree to buy the computer. ☊ Họ đồng ý mua cái máy tính. ☊ Verbs 2
I do not think they fail. ☊ Tôi không nghĩ họ thất bại. ☊ Verbs 2
They try to win. ☊ Họ cố gắng để thắng. ☊ Verbs 2
They invent a new computer. ☊ Họ phát minh một cái máy tính mới. ☊ Verbs 2
They stop producing computers. ☊ Họ dừng sản xuất máy tính. ☊ Verbs 2
They want to stop producing tobacco. ☊ Họ muốn dừng sản xuất thuốc lá. ☊ Verbs 2
They publish many books. ☊ Họ xuất bản nhiều quyển sách. ☊ Verbs 2
They learn about Vietnamese. ☊ Họ tìm hiểu tiếng Việt. ☊ Verbs 2
I need sixty minutes while they need one hour. ☊ Tôi cần sáu mươi phút trong khi họ cần một giờ. ☊ Dates and Time
You are their son. ☊ Bạn là con trai của họ. ☊ Family
Are their relatives friendly? ☊ Họ hàng của họ thân thiện không? ☊ Family
They do not know my last name。 surname. ☊ Họ không biết họ của tôi. ☊ Family
The woman writes her first name and last name. ☊ Người phụ nữ viết tên và họ của cô ấy. ☊ Family
His relatives do not like to practice swimming. ☊ Họ hàng của anh ấy không thích luyện tập bơi. ☊ Family
They need a person like you. ☊ Họ cần một người như bạn. ☊ Comparison
What are they talking about? ☊ Họ đang nói về cái gì? ☊ Prepositions 1
Our relatives are standing in front of the zoo. ☊ Họ hàng của chúng tôi đang đứngở phía trước sở thú. ☊ Prepositions 1
Do not listen to them. ☊ Đừng nghe họ. ☊ Common Phrases 2
They do not know my citizenship. ☊ Họ không biết quốc tịch của tôi. ☊ Countries 1
They write a book about the complexity of Vietnamese. ☊ Họ viết một quyển sách về sự phức tạp của tiếng Việt. ☊ Nominalization
student ☊ học sinh ☊ Jobs 1
I do not know their profession. ☊ Tôi không biết nghề nghiệp của họ. ☊ Jobs 1
They see the engineers working. ☊ Họ thấy các kỹ sư làm việc. ☊ Jobs 1
I do not believe they are singers. ☊ Tôi không tin họ là ca sĩ. ☊ Jobs 1
They are friendly actors and singers. ☊ Họ là những diễn viên và ca sĩthân thiện. ☊ Jobs 1
scientist ☊ nhà khoa học ☊ Jobs 1
We are not mathematicians. ☊ Chúng tôi không phải là các nhà toán học. ☊ Jobs 1
mathematician ☊ nhà toán học ☊ Jobs 1
Who wants to be a mathematician? (= become) ☊ Ai muốn trở thành một nhà toán học? ☊ Jobs 1
(The) scientists are very patient. ☊ Các nhà khoa học rất kiên nhẫn. ☊ Jobs 1
The scientists work with the mathematicians. ☊ Các nhà khoa học làm việc với các nhà toán học. ☊ Jobs 1
They are about to watch television. ☊ Họ sắp xem tivi. ☊ Future
They are about to learn Dutch. ☊ Họ sắp học tiếng Hà Lan. ☊ Future
Next year they will find a new country. ☊ năm sau, họ sẽ tìm một quốc gia mới. ☊ Future
I discover they are still here. ☊ Tôi phát hiện họ vẫn đang ở đây. ☊ Verbs 2.5
They do not agree to cooperate with us. ☊ Họ không đồng ý hợp tác với chúng tôi. ☊ Verbs 2.5
They want to find (out) the truth about me. ☊ Họ muốn tìm ra sự thật về tôi. ☊ Verbs 2.5
They are keeping my son. ☊ Họ đang giữ con trai của tôi. ☊ Verbs 2.5
She is a diligent student. ☊ Cô ấy là một học sinh chăm chỉ. ☊ Adjectives 1.5
Their mother will never drink wine. ☊ Mẹ của họ sẽ không bao giờ uống rượu. ☊ Frequency
The mathematician wears glasses before working. ☊ Nhà toán học mang kính trước khi làm việc. ☊ Objects 2
They only have one egg. ☊ Họ chỉ có một quả trứng. ☊ Conjunctions 2
In addition, this scientist is American. ☊ Hơn nữa, nhà khoa học này là người Mỹ. ☊ Conjunctions 2
Finally they fail. ☊ Cuối cùng, họ thất bại. ☊ Adverbs
They suddenly hate us. ☊ Họ bỗng ghét chúng tôi. ☊ Adverbs
Today we go to school together. ☊ Hôm nay, chúng tôi đi học cùng nhau. ☊ Adverbs
I do not even cooperate with them. ☊ Tôi thậm chí không hợp tác vớihọ. ☊ Adverbs
They must go. ☊ Họ phải đi. ☊ Modal Verbs
They should not love at me. ☊ Họ không nên cười tôi. ☊ Modal Verbs
Their family will need two bedrooms. ☊ Gia đình của họ sẽ cần hai phòng ngủ. ☊ Places
They do not know the hotel's address. ☊ Họ không biết cái địa chỉ của khách sạn. ☊ Places
Two students are sitting at the bus stop. ☊ Hai học sinh đang ngồi ở trạm xe buýt. ☊ Places
When do they go to the headquarters of the bank? ☊ Khi nào họ đi đến trụ sở chính của ngân hàng? ☊ Places
I want to know what time they will run. ☊ Tôi muốn biết họ sẽ chạy lúc mấy giờ. ☊ Places
You are their son. ☊ Bạn là con trai của họ. ☊ Family
They say Indonesia has many dragons ☊ Họ nói nước Indonesia có nhiều con rồng. ☊ Countries 2
They are learning Turkish ☊ Họ đang học tiếng Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ. ☊ Countries 2
When will they publish that book in Greece? ☊ Khi nào họ sẽ xuất bản quyển sách kia ở Hy Lạp? ☊ Countries 2
I want to study in Thailand. ☊ Tôi muốn học ở Thái Lan. ☊ Countries 2
The child used to learn English. ☊ Đứa trẻ đã từng học tiếng Anh. ☊ Past
They drive a car to Africa. ☊ Họ lái một chiếc xe hơi đến châu Phi. ☊ Travel
They go to Europe by car. ☊ Họ đi đến châu Âu bằng xe hơi. ☊ Travel
They like to travel by ship. ☊ Họ thích đi du lịch bằng tàu thuỷ. ☊ Travel
I want( to go) to visit my relatives in Russia. ☊ Tôi muốn đi thăm họ hàng của tôi ở Nga. ☊ Travel
They start to import fish. ☊ Họ bắt đầu nhập khẩu cá. ☊ Verbs 3
They are rich because they export gold. ☊ Họ giàu vì họ xuất khẩu vàng. ☊ Verbs 3
The elephant learns to fly. ☊ Con voi học bay. ☊ Verbs 3
I hope that he continues to study German. ☊ Tôi hy vọng là anh ấy tiếp tục học tiếng Đức. ☊ Verbs 3
I do not like them following me all day. ☊ Tôi không thích họ đi theo tôi cả ngày. ☊ Verbs 3
My parents want me to spend time studying English. ☊ Bố mẹ của tôi muốn tôi dành thời gian học tiếng Anh. ☊ Verbs 3
They hate the challenges. ☊ Họ ghét sự thử thách. ☊ Verbs 3
He hates going to school. ☊ Anh ấy ghét đi học. ☊ Verbs 3
They need to define it. ☊ Họ cần định nghĩa nó. ☊ Verbs 3
The scientists create the new computer. ☊ Những nhà khoa học tạo ra chiếc máy tính mới. ☊ Verbs 3
We wait for the women patiently because they are very slow. ☊ Chúng tôi kiên nhẫn đợi những người phụ nữ vì họ rất chậm. ☊ Verbs 3
I will study when September ends. ☊ Tôi sẽ học khi tháng chín kết thúc. ☊ Verbs 3
I admire their modesty. ☊ Tôi ngưỡng mộ sự khiêm tốn của họ. ☊ Verbs 3
They admire him as an artist of the century. ☊ Họ ngưỡng mộ anh ấy như là một nghệ sĩ của thế kỷ. ☊ Verbs 3
They prohibit selling tobacco ☊ Họ cấm bán thuốc lá. ☊
They support the women, except her. ☊ Họ ủng hộ những người phụ nữ, ngoại trừ cô ấy. ☊ Prepositions 2
your class ☊ Lớp học của bạn ☊ Education
class ☊ lớp học ☊ Education
Do you like this course? ☊ Bạn có thích khoá học này không? ☊ Education
course ☊ khoá học ☊ Education
The students are writing notes. ☊ Những học sinh đang viết những ghi chú. ☊ Education
Who will give him a scholarship? ☊ Ai sẽ cho anh ấy một học bổng? ☊ Education
scholarship ☊ học bổng ☊ Education
The students are researching about the animals. ☊ Những học sinh đang nghiên cứu về các động vật. ☊ Education
We use the knowledge from this course to write a report. ☊ Chúng tôi dùng kiến thức từ khoá học này để viết một báo cáo. ☊ Education
The child wants to study at the university. ☊ Đứa trẻ muốn học đại học. ☊ Education
university ☊ đại học ☊ Education
Today I have three lectures at two universities. ☊ Hôm nay, tôi có ba bài giảng tại hai đại học. ☊ Education
They seem to be a couple. ☊ Họ có vẻ là một đôi. ☊ Common Phrases 3
They will try until they succeed. ☊ Họ sẽ cố gắng cho đến khi họ thành công. ☊ Common Phrases 3
She wants to study Vietnamese by herself. ☊ Cô ấy muốn tự mình học tiếng Việt. ☊ Common Phrases 3
They want to cook pasta by themselves. ☊ Họ muốn tự mình nấu mì Ý. ☊ Common Phrases 3
The little boy tries to learn everything. ☊ Cậu bé cố gắng học mọi thứ. ☊ Determiners
hey should ask someone. ☊ Họ nên hỏi một ai đó. ☊ Determiners
Do they want anything here? ☊ Họ có muốn bất kỳ cái gì ở đây không? ☊ Determiners
Which relationship are they talking about? ☊ Họ đang nói về mối quan hệ nào? ☊ People
I always appreciate the international friendship between them. ☊ Tôi luôn đánh giá cao tình bạn quốc tế giữa họ. ☊ People
That scientist returned as a hero. ☊ Nhà khoa học đó trở lại như một anh hùng. ☊ People
I will come to their wedding. ☊ Tôi sẽ đến đám cưới của họ. ☊ People
They cannot use this system. ☊ Họ không thể dùng hệ thống này. ☊ Abstract Objects 1
They are members of a family. ☊ Họ là những thành viên của một gia đình. ☊ Abstract Objects 1
They want to know the wine list in this restaurant. ☊ Họ muốn biết danh sách rượu ở nhà hàng này. ☊ Abstract Objects 1
I do not have any other choice. ☊ Tôi không có lựa chọn nào khác. ☊ Abstract Objects 1
choice ☊ lựa chọn ☊ Abstract Objects 1
This course has many levels. ☊ Khoá học này có nhiều cấp độ. ☊ Abstract Objects 1
Where will they deal? ☊ Họ sẽ thoả thuận ở đâu? ☊ Abstract Objects 1
That is a correct choice. ☊ Đó là một sự lựa chọn đúng. ☊ Abstract Objects 1
choice ☊ sự lựa chọn ☊ Abstract Objects 1
The cat ate their evidence. ☊ Con mèo đã ăn bằng chứng của họ. ☊ Abstract Objects 1
I choose you. ☊ Tôi chọn bạn. ☊ Verbs 4
choose ☊ chọn  ☊ Verbs 4
They shine, while I am sleeping. ☊ Họ toả sáng trong khi tôi đang ngủ. ☊ Verbs 4
She will fail, because she invested in their bakery. ☊ Cô ấy sẽ thất bại bởi vì cô ấy đã đầu tư vào tiệm bánh của họ. ☊ Verbs 4
They do not want to get up, although they must go to work. ☊ Họ không muốn dậy mặc dù họ phải đi làm. ☊ Verbs 4
He will join the course if his wife agrees. ☊ Anh ấy sẽ tham gia khoá học nếu vợ của anh ấy đồng ý. ☊ Verbs 4
That mosquito is mine, not theirs. ☊ Con muỗi đó là của tôi, không phải của họ. ☊ Animals 2
What are they taking from the shark? ☊ Họ đang lấy cái gì từ con cá mập? ☊ Animals 2
I want to know their comments. ☊ Tôi muốn biết những bình luận của họ. ☊ Communication
That is their message. ☊ Đó là tin nhắn của họ. ☊ Communication
They are international reporters. ☊ Họ là những phóng viên quốc tế. ☊ Communication
Which channel are they watching on television? ☊ Họ đang xem kênh nào trên tivi? ☊ Communication
He is studying at a private university. ☊ Anh ấy đang học ở một trường đại học tư nhân. ☊ Adjectives 2
They will have an early flight. ☊ Họ sẽ có một chuyến bay sớm. ☊ Adjectives 2
I always feel they are not suitable. ☊ Tôi luôn cảm thấy họ không phù hợp. ☊ Adjectives 2
They sell coconut water. ☊ Họ bán nước dừa. ☊ Miscellaneous
We always care about their security ☊ Chúng tôi luôn quan tâm về an ninh của họ. ☊ Politics
She studies economics. ☊ Cô ấy học kinh tế. ☊ Politics
They want to develop university education. ☊ Họ muốn phát triển giáo dục đại học. ☊ Politics
You need a smart strategy to study a language. ☊ Bạn cần một chiến lược thông minh để học một ngôn ngữ. ☊ Politics
I receive a scholarship, because my father is a politician. ☊ Tôi nhận được học bổng vì bố của tôi là một chính trị gia. ☊ Politics
They vote,although they do not understand politics. ☊ Họ bỏ phiếu mặc dù họ không hiểu chính trị. ☊ Politics
They feel disappointed about the result of the election. ☊ Họ cảm thấy thất vọng về kết quả của cuộc bầu cử. ☊ Politics
They demand that the government must have a strategy to protect the enviro ☊ Họ yêu cầu chính phủ phải có chiến lược để bảo vệ môi trường. ☊ Politics
They forbid violent books. ☊ Họ cấm các quyển sách bạo lực. ☊ Politics
They are having a conflict. ☊ Họ đang có một cuộc xung đột. ☊ Politics
Our plan is to arrest them. ☊ Kế hoạch của chúng tôi là bắt giữ họ. ☊ Politics
His team has more goals than my team. ☊ Đội của họ có nhiều bàn thắng hơn đội của tôi. ☊ Sports
The students are playing sports. ☊ Các học sinh đang chơi thể thao. ☊ Sports
Their team had a bad game. ☊ Đội của họ đã có một trận đấu tệ. ☊ Sports
They will build a stadium near this park. ☊ Họ sẽ xây một sân vận động gần công viên này. ☊ Sports
literature ☊ văn học ☊ Arts
I need their effort. ☊ Tôi cần sự nỗ lực của họ. ☊ Abstract Objects 2
Every day I choose a joy. ☊ Mỗi ngày tôi chọn một niềm vui. ☊ Abstract Objects 2
This university has an international research institute. ☊ Đại học này có một viện nghiên cứu quốc tế. ☊ Classifiers 2
The literary career of that author has a big influence. ☊ Sự nghiệp văn học của tác giả đó có một ảnh hưởng lớn. ☊ Jobs 2
He is a young historian. ☊ Anh ấy là một nhà sử học trẻ. ☊ Jobs 2
The historian is reading an information about a scholarship. ☊ Nhà sử học đang đọc thông tin về một học bổng. ☊ Jobs 2
historian ☊ nhà sử học ☊ Jobs 2
the poet and the philosopher ☊ Nhà thơ và nhà triết học ☊ Jobs 2
philosopher ☊ nhà triết học ☊ Jobs 2
Can they cure cancer? ☊ Họ có thể chữa ung thư không? ☊ Medical
science ☊ khoa học ☊ Science
When does this scientific project start? ☊ Khi nào dự án khoa học này bắt đầu? ☊ Science
scientific project ☊ dự án khoa học ☊ Science
What is the scientific method? ☊ Phương pháp khoa học là gì? ☊ Science
scientific method ☊ Phương pháp khoa học ☊ Science
The scientist experiments with a sample. ☊ Nhà khoa học thí nghiệm với một mẫu vật. ☊ Science
I hate math. ☊ Tôi ghét học môn toán. ☊ Science
Smart people usually study math well. ☊ Những người thông minh thường xuyên học môn toán tốt. ☊ Science
Philosophy is called the science of the sciences. ☊ Môn triết học được gọi là môn khoa học của các môn khoa học. ☊ Science
philosophy ☊ Môn triết học ☊ Science
philosophy ☊ triết học ☊ Science
This book is about biology. ☊ Quyển sách này là về sinh học. ☊ Science
biology ☊ sinh học ☊ Science
Do you like to study geography? ☊ Bạn thích học môn địa lý không? ☊ Science
This is my chemistry teacher. ☊ Đây là giáo viên môn hoá học của tôi. ☊ Science
chemistry ☊ môn hoá học ☊ Science
chemistry ☊ hoá học ☊ Science
How to dcrease the number of students? ☊ Làm thế nào để giảm số lượng học sinh? ☊ Science
The professor is teaching Quantum Mechanics. ☊ Giáo sư đang dạy cơ học lượng tử. ☊ Science
Quantum Mechanics ☊ cơ học lượng tử ☊ Science
Both they and me like gold. ☊ Cả họ và tôi đều thích vàng. ☊ Economics
The teacher tells the students about the globalization. ☊ Giáo viên nói cho những học sinh về sự toàn cầu hoá. ☊ Economics
We will have a discussion about that matter in this meeting. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ thảo luận về vấn đề đó trong cuộc họp này. ☊ Economics
The businessmen are having a meeting. ☊ Các doanh nhân đang có một cuộc họp. ☊ Economics
the meeting ☊ cuộc họp ☊ Economics
The director will organize a meeting tomorrow. ☊ Giám đốc sẽ tổ chức một cuộc họp vào ngày mai. ☊ Economics
Will they buy this corporation? ☊ Họ sẽ mua tập đoàn này? ☊ Economics
Does your school teach astronomy? ☊ Trường của bạn dạy thiên văn họckhông? ☊ Astronomy
astronomy ☊ thiên văn học ☊ Astronomy
They prepared maximum security at the airport. ☊ Họ đã chuẩn bị an ninh tối đa tại sân bay. ☊ Adjectives 3
They want to help the orphaned children. ☊ Họ muốn giúp những đứa trẻ mồ côi. ☊ Adjectives 3
They want to immigrate to Japan. ☊ Họ muốn di trú đến Nhật. ☊ Verbs 5
Our coach prays for their team. ☊ Huấn luyện viên của chúng tôi cầu nguyện cho đội của họ. ☊ Verbs 5
They do not want to postpone the election. ☊ Họ không muốn hoãn cuộc bầu cử. ☊ Verbs 5
Everything collapsed after they came here. ☊ Mọi thứ đã sụp đổ sau khi họ đến đây. ☊ Verbs 5
I predict they will surrender. ☊ Tôi dự đoán họ sẽ đầu hàng. ☊ Verbs 5
She does not know how to use the computer. ☊ Họ không biết sử dụng máy tính như thế nào. ☊ Verbs 5
They will be equipped for life with knowledge. ☊ Họ sẽ được trang bị cho cuộc sống với kiến thức. ☊ Verbs 5
They are equipped with knives. ☊ Họ được trang bị dao. ☊ Verbs 5
My father studied at Hue University. ☊ Bố của tôi đã học tại đại học Huế. ☊ History
They want to research about four ancient civilizations. ☊ Họ muốn nghiên cứu về bốn nền văn minh cổ. ☊ History
Their ancestors used to live in Europe. ☊ Tổ tiên của họ đã từng sống ở châu Âu. ☊ History
Many Vietnamese only worship their ancestors. ☊ Nhiều người Việt Nam chỉ thờ tổ tiên của họ. ☊ History
They assume that time is devastating everything. ☊ Họ cho rằng thời gian đang tàn phá mọi thứ. ☊ History
When their country was unified, millions of people smiled and millions of ☊ Khi quốc gia của họ được thống nhất, triệu người đã cười và triệungười khác đã khóc. ☊ History
They are being exploited but they do not want to revolt. ☊ Họ đang bị bóc lột nhưng họ không muốn nổi dậy. ☊ History
Many people believe in their propaganda. ☊ Nhiều người tin vào sự tuyên truyền của họ. ☊ History
They threaten us with a knife. ☊ Họ đe doạ chúng tôi bằng một con dao. ☊ History
The students are developing social skills. ☊ Những học sinh đang phát triển các kỹ năng xã hội. ☊ Abstract Objects 3
Our most powerful weapon is literature. ☊ Vũ khí mạnh mẽ nhất của chúngtôi là văn học. ☊ Military
They are aiming on me. ☊ Họ đang nhắm vào tôi. ☊ Military
They are selling guns. ☊ Họ đang bán súng. ☊ Military
That is their son in an uniform. ☊ Đó là con trai của họ trong một bộ quân phục. ☊ Military
Their force prepares to ambush the enemy. ☊ Lực lượng của họ chuẩn bị phục kích kẻ thù. ☊ Military
Both countries invest all the weapons they have into this battle. ☊ Cả hai quốc gia đầu tư tất cả vũ khí họ có vào trận chiến này. ☊ Military
They send a battalion to find the commander's cat. ☊ Họ gửi một tiểu đoàn để tìm con mèo của người chỉ huy. ☊ Military
They always stand their ground and never surrender. ☊ Họ luôn cố thủ và không bao giờ đầu hàng. ☊ Military
Their armored car is attacked. ☊ Xe thiết giáp của họ bị tấn công. ☊ Military
While the students are standing in the square, the tanks enter. After that ☊ Trong khi những học sinh đang đứngtrong quảng trường, những chiếc xetăng đi vào. Sau đó, không có gì ☊ Military
Their airforce does not have many helicopters. ☊ Không quân của họ không có nhiều trực thăng. ☊ Military
They sell a missile to that terrorist organisation. ☊ Họ bán một tên lửa cho tổ chức khủng bố đó. ☊ Military
I am not superstitious, but I believe science can explain the existence of ☊ Tôi không mê tín nhưng tôi tin khoa học có thể giải thích sự tồn tại của ma. ☊ Paranormality
They are making offerings ☊ Họ đang cúng. ☊ Paranormality
They postpone the travel because one person is sick. ☊ Họ hoãn chuyến du lịch vì một ngườibị bệnh. ☊ Classifier 3.1
They still do not repent. ☊ Họ vẫn không ăn năn. ☊ Reduplicative Words
No one can lure you, if you do not agree with them. ☊ Không ai có thể dụ dỗ bạn nếu bạnkhông đồng ý với họ. ☊ Reduplicative Words
The scientist speaks sedately. ☊ Nhà khoa học nói một cách dõng dạc. ☊ Reduplicative Words
My studying is unfinished, I cannot go swimming. ☊ Việc học của tôi đang dang dở, tôi không thể đi bơi. ☊ Reduplicative Words
They want to overprice the American tourists. ☊ Họ muốn chặt chém những du khách Mỹ. ☊ Informal Expressions
They used to do business in China and Japan. ☊ Họ đã từng làm ăn ở Trung Quốc và Nhật. ☊ Informal Expressions
They have to go to jail, because their comany evades tax. ☊ Họ phải bóc lịch vì công ty của họ trốn thuế. ☊ Informal Expressions
They are confident their army will win. ☊ Họ tự tin quân đội của họ sẽ thắng. ☊ Reduplicative Words 2
They hesitate and do not want to answer. ☊ Họ lưỡng lự và không muốn trả lời ☊ Reduplicative Words 2



No, they learn a little. Không, họ học ít. * 064
Why didn’t the people come? Tại sao họ đã không đến? * 078
They didn’t come because they missed the train. Họ đã không đến, bởi vì họ đã bị lỡ tàu. * 078
Since they have met each other, they are happy. Từ khi họ quen nhau, họ hạnh phúc. * 097
Since they have had children, they rarely go out. Từ khi họ có con, họ ít khi ra ngoài. * 097

like: họ → →
relatives ☊ bà con họ hàng ☊
that which is called, the thing people call ☊ cái mà họ gọi là ☊
to be related to ☊ có họ với ☊
to have, carry the name Nguyen ☊ mang họ Nguyễn ☊
a relative on the distaff side ☊ người họ bên ngoại ☊
their talent had to be concealed ☊ tài năng của họ phải mai một ☊
to go to one’s native village and visit one’s relatives ☊ về quê thăm họ hàng ☊
nein ☊ không ☊ 不 ☊ bù
Willkommen! ☊ Chào mừng! / Hoan nghênh! ☊ 欢迎 ☊ Huānyíng!
später ☊ sau, chốc nữa, chút nữa ☊ 以后 ☊ yǐhòu
spielen ☊ chơi ☊ 玩 ☊ wán
spielen ☊ chơi ☊ 玩 ☊ wán
gestern ☊ hôm qua ☊ 昨天 ☊ zuótiān
verlassen ☊ rời khỏi, bá, rời bá ☊ 离开 ☊ líkāi
schwer ☊ khó, nặng ☊ 重的 ☊ zhòng de
nicht können ☊ không thế ☊ 不能 ☊ bù néng
für ☊ đối với, cho, để cho ☊ 为了 ☊ wèile
fertig ☊ xong, hoàn thành ☊ 结束 ☊ jiéshù
null ☊ số không ☊ 零 ☊ líng
oder ☊ hoặc là ☊ 或者 ☊ huòzhě
leihen ☊ cho mượn, cho vay ☊ 借出 ☊ jièchū
ich habe nicht ☊ tôi không có ☊ 我没有 ☊ wǒ méiyǒu
er hat nicht ☊ anh ấy không có ☊ 他没有 ☊ tā méiyǒu
lernen ☊ học ☊ 学习 ☊ xuéxí
lernen ☊ học ☊ 学习 ☊ xuéxí
heute ☊ hôm nay ☊ 今天 ☊ jīntiān
geben ☊ đưa cho, cho, phân phát ☊ 给 ☊ gěi
klein ☊ nhỏ ☊ 小 ☊ xiǎo
klein ☊ nhỏ, bé ☊ 小 ☊ xiǎo
kein Problem ☊ không vấn đề ☊ 没问题 ☊ méiwèntí
bei der Arbeit ☊ ở chỗ làm việc ☊ 在工作 ☊ zài gōngzuò
niemand ☊ không ai ☊ 没有人 ☊ méiyǒurén
manchmal ☊ thỉnh thoảng ☊ 有时 ☊ yǒushí
gewöhnlich ☊ bình thường, thông thường ☊ 习惯的 ☊ xíguàn de
gewöhnlich ☊ bình thường, thông thường ☊ 习惯的 ☊ xíguàn de
kälter ☊ lạnh hơn ☊ 更冷 ☊ gèng lěng
vermieten ☊ cho thuê ☊ 出租 ☊ chūzū
fragen ☊ hỏi ☊ 问 ☊ wèn
fit bleiben ☊ giữ sức khỏe ☊ 保持精力 ☊ bǎochí jīnglì
gesund ☊ khỏe mạnh ☊ 健康 ☊ jiànkāng
im Stadtzentrum ☊ ở trung tâm thành phố ☊ 在市中心 ☊ zài shìzhōngxīn
ohne ☊ mà không ☊ 没有 ☊ méiyǒu
trocken ☊ khô ☊ 干燥 ☊ gānzào
planen ☊ lên kế hoạch ☊ 计划 ☊ jìhuà
planen ☊ lập kế hoạch ☊ 计划 ☊ jìhuà
ungefähr ☊ khoảng chừng ☊ 大约 ☊ dàyuē
ungefähr ☊ khoảng ☊ 大约 ☊ dàyuē
bevorzugen ☊ thích hơn ☊ 偏爱 ☊ piān'ài
glauben ☊ cho là, tin ☊ 相信 ☊ xiāngxìn
nicht viel ☊ không nhiều ☊ 不多 ☊ bù duō
lernen ☊ học ☊ 学习 ☊ xuéxí
lernen ☊ học ☊ 学习 ☊ xuéxí
schwierig ☊ khó ☊ 难的 ☊ nán de
trampen ☊ đi nhờ xe ☊ 搭车旅行 ☊ dāchē lǚxíng
aufgeregt ☊ hồi hộp ☊ 激动的 ☊ jīdòng de
bleifrei ☊ không chì ☊ 无铅的 ☊ wúqiān de
nicht dürfen ☊ không được phép ☊ 不允许 ☊ bù yǔnxǔ
passen ☊ vừa, hợp ☊ 合适 ☊ héshì
gewöhnlich ☊ bình thường, thông thường ☊ 习惯的 ☊ xíguàn de
gewöhnlich ☊ bình thường, thông thường ☊ 习惯的 ☊ xíguàn de
mager ☊ gầy, hốc hác ☊ 廋的 ☊ shòu de
größer ☊ lớn hơn, to hơn ☊ 更大 ☊ gèng dà
kleiner ☊ nhỏ hơn, bé hơn ☊ 更小 ☊ gèng xiǎo
mehr ☊ nhiều hơn ☊ 更多 ☊ gèng duō
weniger ☊ ít hơn ☊ 更少 ☊ gèng shǎo
amerikanisch ☊ thuộc Hoa Kì, mĩ (tính từ) ☊ 美国的 ☊ Měiguó dē
telefonieren ☊ gọi điện thoại ☊ 打电话 ☊ dǎdiànhuà
jemanden anrufen ☊ gọi điện cho người nào đó ☊ 给某人打电话 ☊ gěi mǒurén dǎdiànhuà
nichts ☊ không gì cả ☊ 没有 ☊ méiyǒu
nichts ☊ không gì cả ☊ 没有 ☊ méiyǒu
in Panik geraten ☊ rơi vào hoảng sợ ☊ 陷入混乱中 ☊ xiànrù hùnluàn zhōng
nichts ☊ không gì cả ☊ 没有 ☊ méiyǒu
nichts ☊ không gì cả ☊ 没有 ☊ méiyǒu
riesig ☊ to lớn, vĩ đại, khổng lồ ☊ 巨大的 ☊ jùdà de
winzig ☊ rất nhỏ ☊ 微小的 ☊ wēixiǎo de
ausgezeichnet ☊ xuất sắc, hoàn hảo ☊ 优秀的 ☊ yōuxiù de
aufregend ☊ kích thích, hồi hộp ☊ 令人激动的 ☊ lìng rén jīdòng de
wählen ☊ lựa chọn ☊ 选择 ☊ xuǎnzé
wählen ☊ chọn ☊ 选择 ☊ xuǎnzé
außer Betrieb ☊ máy hỏng ☊ 停止运行 ☊ tíngzhǐ yùnxíng
klug ☊ thông minh, khôn ngoan ☊ 聪明 ☊ cōngmíng
weinen ☊ khóc ☊ 哭 ☊ kū
unverletzt ☊ không bị thương ☊ 没受伤害 ☊ méiyǒu shòushāng
Husten ☊ ho ☊ 咳嗽 ☊ késòu
völlig ☊ hoàn toàn ☊ 完全的 ☊ wánquán de
auch nicht ☊ cũng không ☊ 也不 ☊ yě bù
sich erinnern ☊ nhớ ☊ 回忆 ☊ huíyì
klein ☊ nhỏ ☊ 小的 ☊ xiǎo de
klein ☊ nhỏ, bé ☊ 小的 ☊ xiǎo de
gemischt ☊ hỗn hợp ☊ 混合的 ☊ hùnhé de
schwer ☊ khó, nặng ☊ 重的 ☊ zhòng de
nirgendwo ☊ không nơi đâu ☊ 没有任何地方 ☊ méiyǒu rènhé dìfang
riesig ☊ to lớn, vĩ đại, khổng lồ ☊ 巨大的 ☊ jùdà de
vermissen ☊ nhớ ☊ 思念 ☊ sīniàn
in letzter Zeit ☊ thời gian cuối, thời gian vừa qua ☊ 最后的时光 ☊ zuìhòu de shíguāng
sich verloben ☊ đính hôn ☊ 订婚 ☊ dìnghūn
jemanden mitnehmen ☊ cho ai đó đi cùng ☊ 带某人一起 ☊ dài mǒurén yìqǐ
um die Ecke ☊ ở góc phố ☊ 街角周围 ☊ jiējiǎo zhōuwéi
bequem ☊ thoải mái ☊ 舒服 ☊ shūfú
bequem ☊ thoải mái, nhẹ nhàng ☊ 舒服 ☊ shūfú
tropfen ☊ nhỏ giọt ☊ 滴下 ☊ dī xià
vereinbaren ☊ thống nhất ☊ 商定 ☊ shāng dìng
einen Termin vereinbaren ☊ thống nhất một cuộc hẹn ☊ 商定一个时间 ☊ shāng dìng yí gè shí jiān
vorgestern ☊ hôm kia ☊ 前天 ☊ qián tiān
knapp ☊ ít ỏi, thiếu thốn ☊ 短缺的 ☊ duǎn quē de
genehmigen ☊ cho phép ☊ 允许 ☊ yǔn xǔ
angeben ☊ cho biết, ghi thêm ☊ 给出 ☊ gěi chū
seinen Namen angeben ☊ cho biết tên của anh ☊ 给出他的名字 ☊ gěi chū tā de míng zì
unverzichtbar ☊ không thể từ chối được ☊ 必不可缺的 ☊ bì bù kě quē de
untreu sein ☊ không trung thủy ☊ 不忠 ☊ bù zhōng
klimatisiert ☊ Đã được điều hòa nhiệt độ ☊ 安空调的 ☊ ān kōng tiáo de
restaurieren ☊ phục hồi, tái tạo lại ☊ 修复 ☊ xiū fù
planen ☊ lên kế hoạch ☊ 计划 ☊ jì huà
planen ☊ lập kế hoạch ☊ 计划 ☊ jì huà
bequem ☊ thoải mái ☊ 舒服 ☊ shū fu
bequem ☊ thoải mái, nhẹ nhàng ☊ 舒服 ☊ shū fu
etwas ausbessern ☊ sữa chữa cái gì, làm cho cái gì tốt hơn ☊ 修理 ☊ xiū lǐ
abreißen ☊ khởi hành, xuất phát ☊ 撕开 ☊ sī kāi
sammeln ☊ tập hợp ☊ 收集 ☊ shōu jí
undeutlich ☊ không rõ ràng ☊ 不明显的 ☊ bù míng xiǎn de
unpraktisch ☊ không ứng dụng ☊ 不实用的 ☊ bù shí yòng de
unordentlich ☊ lộn xộn, không gọn gàng ☊ 杂乱无章的 ☊ zá luàn wú zhāng de
parallel ☊ song song, đồng thời ☊ 平行的 ☊ píng xíng de
unverständlich ☊ khó hiểu ☊ 不理解的 ☊ bù lǐ jiě de
unverständlich ☊ không rõ ràng ☊ 不理解的 ☊ bù lǐ jiě de
andernfalls ☊ nếu không thì ☊ 否则 ☊ fǒu zé
sich rechtfertigen ☊ biện hộ, biện minh ☊ 为自己辩解 ☊ weì zì jǐ biàn jiě
verschwenden ☊ hoang phí ☊ 浪费 ☊ làng fèi
berechtigt ☊ hợp lý, chính đáng ☊ 合理的 ☊ hé lǐ de
in diesem Fall ☊ trường hợp này ☊ 在这种情况下 ☊ zài zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng xià
verdorbenes Obst ☊ trái cây thối ☊ 腐烂的水果 ☊ fǔ làn de shuǐ guǒ
Tropfen ☊ nhỏ giọt ☊ 点滴 ☊ diǎn dī
etwas auswendig lernen ☊ học thuộc cái gì ☊ 记住 ☊ jì zhù
schwitzen ☊ Đổ mồ hôi ☊ 出汗 ☊ chū hàn
anstrengend ☊ nhọc nhằn, căng thẳng, nghiêm khắc ☊ 费力的 ☊ fèi lì de
kräftig ☊ khỏe mạnh ☊ 有力的 ☊ yǒu lì de
spannend ☊ hồi hộp, thật hồi hộp ☊ 紧张有趣的 ☊ jǐn zhāng yǒu qù de
abreisen ☊ khởi hành, xuất phát ☊ 出发 ☊ chū fā
entspannend ☊ hồi hộp ☊ 放松的 ☊ fàng sōng de
ehrgeizig ☊ hoài bão, tham vọng ☊ 有雄心的 ☊ yǒu xióng xīn de
auf etwas gefasst sein ☊ chuẩn bị cho mọi tình huống ☊ 对某事做好准备 ☊ duì mǒu shì zuò hǎo zhǔn bèi
vergrößern ☊ làm to hơn ☊ 放大 ☊ fàng dà
verkleinern ☊ làm nhỏ đi ☊ 缩小 ☊ suō xiǎo
unsichtbar ☊ không thấy được ☊ 看不见的 ☊ kàn bú jiàn de
blühen ☊ hoa nở ☊ 开花 ☊ kāi huā
einschlafen ☊ chợp mắt, ngủ ☊ 睡着 ☊ shuì zháo
übertreiben ☊ cường điệu, phóng đại ☊ 夸张 ☊ kuā zhāng
fehlerfrei ☊ chính xác, không có lỗi ☊ 没有错误的 ☊ méi yǒu cuò wù de
unverständlich ☊ khó hiểu ☊ 不可理解的 ☊ bù kě lǐ jiě de
unverständlich ☊ không rõ ràng ☊ 不可理解的 ☊ bù kě lǐ jiě de
unausweichlich ☊ không tránh khỏi ☊ 不能避免的 ☊ bù néng bì miǎn de
ungefähr ☊ khoảng chừng ☊ 大约 ☊ dà yuē
ungefähr ☊ khoảng ☊ 大约 ☊ dà yuē
studieren ☊ học, nghiên cứu ☊ 学习 ☊ xué xí
einzigartig ☊ có một không hai ☊ 独一无二的 ☊ dú yī wú èr de
verneinen ☊ từ chối ☊ 否定 ☊ fǒu dìng
früher ☊ sớm hơn ☊ 早的 ☊ zǎo de
vermutlich ☊ phỏng đoán ☊ 可能 ☊ kě néng
ganz und gar nicht ☊ toàn bộ hoặc không gì ☊ 完全没有 ☊ wán quán méi yǒu
erfüllen ☊ làm trọn, hoàn thành ☊ 满足 ☊ mǎn zú
jemanden beraten ☊ tư vấn cho ai ☊ 给某人出主意 ☊ gěi mǒu rén chū zhǔ yì
unmöglich ☊ không thể ☊ 不可能的 ☊ bù kě néng de
defekt ☊ hỏng ☊ 坏了 ☊ huài le
ausgezeichnet ☊ xuất sắc, hoàn hảo ☊ 出色的 ☊ chū sè de
gleichgültig ☊ thờ ơ ☊ 同等的 ☊ tóng děng de
unerträglich ☊ không thể chịu được ☊ 不能容忍的 ☊ bù néng róng rěn de
seelisch ☊ tâm hồn ☊ 心灵的 ☊ xīn líng de
an Liebeskummer leiden ☊ chịu đựng sự buồn khổ vì tình ☊ 忍受爱情的苦恼 ☊ rěn shòu ài qíng de kǔ nǎo
sich schützen vor ☊ che chở trước cái gì hoặc trước ai ☊ 保护不受 ... 的伤害 ☊ bǎo hù bú shòu ..... de shāng hài
angenehm ☊ thoải mái ☊ 舒服 ☊ shū fu
angenehm ☊ thoải mái ☊ 舒服 ☊ shū fu
unangenehm ☊ khó chịu ☊ 不舒服 ☊ bù shū fu
blass ☊ nhợt nhạt ☊ 苍白的 ☊ cāng bái de
tolerant ☊ khoan dung, độ lượng ☊ 宽容的 ☊ kuān róng de
plädieren für ☊ bào chữa cho ☊ 为 ...辩护 ☊ wèi ..... biàn hù
verschließen ☊ khóa , giam giữ ☊ 锁 ☊ suǒ
jemanden überraschen ☊ làm cho ai ngạc nhiên ☊ 让某人惊讶 ☊ ràng mǒu rén jīng yà
vermuten ☊ phỏng đoán ☊ 推测 ☊ tuī cè
flüchten ☊ chạy trốn, tẩu thoát ☊ 逃跑 ☊ táo pǎo
systematisch ☊ hệ thống ☊ 系统的 ☊ xì tǒng de
füttern ☊ cho ăn ☊ 喂食 ☊ wèi shí
zahm ☊ Đã được thuần hóa ☊ 温顺的 ☊ wēn shùn de
niesen ☊ hắt hơi ☊ 打喷嚏 ☊ dǎ pēn tì
schmerzfrei ☊ không đau ☊ 无痛的 ☊ wú tòng de
etwas beschädigen ☊ hỏng cái gì ☊ 损坏某物 ☊ sǔn huài mǒu wù
unglaublich ☊ không thể tin nổi ☊ 不可思议的 ☊ bù kě sī yì de
unfähig ☊ không thể ☊ 不能的 ☊ bù néng de
locker ☊ mềm dẻo, thoải mái ☊ 放松的 ☊ fàng sōng de
katastrophal ☊ thảm họa, thê thảm ☊ 灾难性的 ☊ zāi nàn xìng de
funktionieren ☊ hoạt động ☊ 起作用 ☊ qǐ zuò yòng
abtrocknen ☊ làm khô ☊ 弄干 ☊ nòng gān
ungepflegt ☊ bỏ mặc, không được chăm sóc ☊ 保养不好的 ☊ bǎo yǎng bù hǎo de
beschädigen ☊ hư hỏng ☊ 损坏 ☊ sǔn huài
aktuell ☊ hiện thời ☊ 当前的 ☊ dāng qián de
besser ☊ tốt hơn ☊ 更好的 ☊ gèng hǎo de
spitz ☊ nhọn ☊ 尖的 ☊ jiān de
verhandeln über ☊ Điều đình, thỏa thuận ☊ 协商关于 ... ☊ xié shāng guān yú .....
jemanden überraschen ☊ làm cho ai ngạc nhiên ☊ 使某人惊喜 ☊ shǐ mǒu rén jīng xǐ
sich anpassen ☊ thích nghi, phù hợp ☊ 使自己适应 ☊ shǐ zì jǐ shì yìng
passend ☊ thu xếp kịp thời ☊ 合适的 ☊ hé shì de
ein allwissender Erzähler ☊ một người kể chuyện thông suốt mọi sự ☊ 一个无所不知的作家 ☊ yí gè wú suǒ bù zhī de zuò jiā
wiedergeben ☊ mô phỏng lại ☊ 归还 ☊ guī huán
flüstern ☊ nói nhỏ ☊ 耳语 ☊ ěr yǔ
herrschen ☊ thống trị ☊ 统治 ☊ tǒng zhì
begraben ☊ chôn vùi ☊ 掩埋 ☊ yǎn mái
abreißen ☊ khởi hành, xuất phát ☊ 折断 ☊ zhé duàn
humorvoll ☊ hóm hỉnh ☊ 有幽默感的 ☊ yǒu yōu mò gǎn de
einhüllen ☊ quấn quanh, choàng kín ☊ 笼罩 ☊ lǒng zhào
verhüten ☊ phòng tránh, ngăn ngừa ☊ 防止 ☊ fáng zhǐ
zögern ☊ hoãn, trì hoãn ☊ 犹豫 ☊ yóu yù
vertrauensvoll ☊ tin tưởng hoàn toàn ☊ 信任的 ☊ xìn rèn de
genial ☊ sáng chói, lỗi lạc ☊ 天才的 ☊ tiān cái de
angenehm ☊ thoải mái ☊ 舒服的 ☊ shū fú de
angenehm ☊ thoải mái ☊ 舒服的 ☊ shū fú de
unzertrennlich ☊ không thể chia cách được ☊ 不可分开的 ☊ bù kě fēn kāi de
ankündigen ☊ thông cáo ☊ 通知 ☊ tōng zhī
atmen ☊ thở ☊ 呼吸 ☊ hū xī
schlau ☊ sắc sảo, khôn ☊ 聪明的 ☊ cōng míng de
eventuell ☊ trong trường hợp, ngẫu nhiên ☊ 可能的 ☊ kě néng de
kaum ☊ hầu như không ☊ 几乎不 ☊ jī hū bù
zugleich ☊ cùng, đồng thời ☊ 同时 ☊ tóng shí
etwas auswählen ☊ lựa chọn cái gì ☊ 选出 ☊ xuǎn chū
erledigen ☊ hoàn thành ☊ 处理 ☊ chù lǐ
wählen ☊ lựa chọn ☊ 选择 ☊ xuǎn zé
wählen ☊ chọn ☊ 选择 ☊ xuǎn zé
zwischen zwei Gegenständen wählen ☊ chọn giữa hai đồ vật ☊ 择二选一 ☊ zé èr xuǎn yī
gut riechen ☊ thơm ☊ 好闻 ☊ hǎo wén
Unterhalt zahlen ☊ trả tiền sinh hoạt ☊ 付生活费 ☊ fù shēng huó fèi
verwandt ☊ có họ hàng ☊ 亲戚关系的 ☊ qīn qí guān xì de
spielen ☊ chơi ☊ 演奏 ☊ yǎn zòu
spielen ☊ chơi ☊ 演奏 ☊ yǎn zòu
ein Instrument spielen ☊ chơi một loại nhạc cụ ☊ 演奏一样乐器 ☊ yǎn zòu yí yàng yuè qì
verbessern ☊ làm cho tốt hơn, cải thiện ☊ 改进 ☊ gǎi jìn
anspruchsvoll ☊ Đòi hỏi cao, cầu toàn ☊ 苛求的 ☊ kē qiú de
leise ☊ nhỏ ☊ 安静的 ☊ ān jìng de
sich amüsieren ☊ vui chơi ☊ 消遣 ☊ xiāo qiǎn
grinsen ☊ cười nhăn nhở ☊ 傻笑 ☊ shǎ xiào
widersprechen ☊ bất đồng quan điểm, không đồng ý ☊ 与 ...发生矛盾 ☊ yǔ ..... fā shēng máo dùn
gemütlich ☊ thoải mái ☊ 舒适的 ☊ shū shì de
großzügig ☊ rộng rãi, hào phóng ☊ 慷慨的 ☊ kāng kǎi de
ein Ereignis überschatten ☊ che chở sự việc ☊ 为一件事投下阴影 ☊ wèi yí jiàn shì tóu xià yīn yǐng
friedlich ☊ hòa đồng ☊ 平和的 ☊ píng hé de
flexibel ☊ linh hoạt ☊ 灵活的 ☊ líng huó de
Unrecht haben ☊ không có quyền ☊ 错的 ☊ cuò de
erlauben ☊ cho phép ☊ 允许 ☊ yǔn xǔ
rechtzeitig ☊ kịp thời ☊ 及时的 ☊ jī shí de
besetzen ☊ giữ chỗ ☊ 拥有 ☊ yōng yǒu
ungeduldig ☊ không kiên nhẫn ☊ 不耐心的 ☊ bú nài xīn de
trocknen ☊ làm khô ☊ 晾干 ☊ liàng gān
skeptisch ☊ hoài nghi, đa nghi ☊ 怀疑的 ☊ huáiyí de
verständnisvoll ☊ đầy thông cảm, thấu hiểu ☊ 充分理解的 ☊ chōngfēn lǐjiě de
schluchzen ☊ khóc nấc nghẹn, khóc nức nở ☊ 抽泣， 啜泣 ☊ chōuqì, chuòqì
seufzen ☊ thở dài ☊ 叹息 ☊ tànxī
sich für etwas schämen ☊ tự xấu hổ vì điều gì đó ☊ 为某事羞愧， 为某事害臊 ☊ wèi mǒushì xīukuì, wèi mǒushì hàisào
Bescheid sagen ☊ thông báo, báo tin ☊ 告知， 知会 ☊ gàozhī, zhīhuì
ohne jegliche Hilfe ☊ không có sự trợ giúp, giúp đỡ nào ☊ 没有任何帮助 ☊ méiyǒu rènhé bāngzhù
untrennbar ☊ không thể tách rời ☊ 不可分的 ☊ bù kě fēn de
unwiderstehlich ☊ không cưỡng lại được ☊ 让人无法抗拒的， 令人折服的 ☊ ràng rén wúfǎ kàngjù de, lìng rén zhéfú de
von jemandem fasziniert sein ☊ bị thu hút, bị mê hoặc bởi ai đó ☊ 对某人着迷, 被某人迷住 ☊ duì mǒurén zháomí, bèi mǒurén mízhù
mit etwas prahlen ☊ khoe khoang, khoác lác về một điều gì đó ☊ 标榜某事 ☊ biāobǎng mǒushì
jemanden nach seiner Telefonnummer fragen ☊ xin số điện thoại của ai đó ☊ 向某人要电话号码 ☊ xiàng mǒurén yào diànhuà hàomǎ
naiv ☊ ngây thơ ☊ 天真 ☊ tiānzhēn
unklug ☊ khờ dại ☊ 不聪明的， 不明智的 ☊ bù cōngmíng de, bù míngzhì de
etwas widerstrebt jemandem ☊ điều gì đó không hợp với ai đó, điều gì đó trái với tính cách của ai đó ☊ 某事与某人相抵触 ☊ mǒushì yǔ mǒurén xiāng dǐchù
sich gegen etwas sträuben ☊ chống lại, cưỡng lại điều gì đó ☊ 反对某事 ☊ fǎnduì mǒushì
ein Versprechen brechen ☊ không giữ lời hứa ☊ 违背一个诺言 ☊ wéibèi yī gè nuòyán
jemandem einen Streich spielen ☊ chơi khăm, chơi xỏ ai đó ☊ 作弄某人 ☊ zuònòng mǒurén
anfänglich ☊ ban đầu, khởi đầu ☊ 开始的 ☊ kāishǐ de
sich etwas einprägen ☊ ghi nhớ, ấn tượng điều gì đó ☊ 牢记某事 ☊ láojì mǒushì
frech ☊ vô lễ, hỗn láo ☊ 调皮的, 调皮捣蛋的 ☊ tiáopí de, tiáopí-dǎodàn de
etwas auf später verschieben ☊ trì hoãn việc gì đó ☊ 推迟某事 ☊ tuīchí mǒushì
Pläne schmieden ☊ lập kế hoạch ☊ 制定计划 ☊ zhìdìng jìhuà
einen Betrieb lahmlegen ☊ làm tê liệt hoạt động ☊ 使一家企业瘫痪 ☊ shǐ yī jiā qǐyè tānhuàn
den Briefkasten leeren ☊ lấy thư từ hòm thư ☊ 清空信箱 ☊ qīngkōng xìnxiāng
zuweisen ☊ phân phối, chỉ định ☊ 分派, 分配 ☊ fēnpài, fēnpèi
kündigen ☊ cho thôi việc, đuổi việc ☊ 解雇, 辞职 ☊ jiěgù, cízhí
zusammenarbeiten ☊ hợp tác, cộng tác ☊ 合作 ☊ hézuò
angemessen ☊ thích hợp, tương xứng ☊ 恰如其分的 ☊ qià rú qí fèn de
unentbehrlich ☊ rất cần thiết, không thể thiếu ☊ 必不可少的 ☊ bì bù kě shǎo de
etwas bewilligen ☊ cấp phép cho việc gì đó ☊ 批准某事 ☊ pīzhǔn mǒushì
für jemanden bürgen ☊ bảo lãnh cho ai đó ☊ 为某人担保 ☊ wèi mǒurén dānbǎo
jemanden entschädigen ☊ bồi thường cho ai đó ☊ 赔偿某人 ☊ péicháng mǒurén
jemanden bestechen ☊ hối lộ, đút lót ai đó ☊ 贿赂某人 ☊ huìlù mǒurén
unerlaubt ☊ cấm, không được phép ☊ 不允许的 ☊ bù yǔnxǔ de
fälschungssicher ☊ chống giả mạo ☊ 防伪的 ☊ fángwěi de
teilen durch (dividieren) ☊ chia cho ☊ 除 ☊ chú
abbuchen ☊ rút tiền từ tài khoản ☊ 将 ... 记入借方 ☊ jiāng ... jìrù jièfāng
Geld überweisen ☊ chuyển khoản ☊ 汇款 ☊ huìkuǎn
jemandem etwas gutschreiben ☊ nộp, gửi tiền vào tài khoản của ai đó ☊ 将某物贷给某人 ☊ jiāng mǒuwù dài gěi mǒurén
ausgleichen ☊ cân bằng tài khoản ☊ 使 ... 均衡 ☊ shǐ ... jūnhéng
zahlungsunfähig ☊ không có khả năng thanh toán ☊ 无支付能力的 ☊ wú zhīfù nénglì de
verschieben ☊ hoãn lại, lùi lại ☊ 延期 ☊ yánqī
kombinieren ☊ kết hợp, phối hợp ☊ 组合 ☊ zǔhé
kaputt machen ☊ làm hỏng ☊ 弄坏 ☊ nònghuài
destillieren ☊ cất (hóa học) ☊ 蒸馏 ☊ zhēngliú
ätzend ☊ ăn mòn (hóa học) ☊ 腐蚀性的 ☊ fǔshíxìng de
uneben ☊ gồ ghề, không bằng phẳng ☊ 不平整的 ☊ bù píngzhěng de
infrarot ☊ tia hồng ngoại ☊ 红外线的 ☊ hóngwàixiàn de
undefiniert ☊ không được định nghĩa, không được xác định ☊ 未定义的 ☊ wèi dìngyì de
einen Plan entwerfen ☊ lập kế hoạch ☊ 拟定一个计划 ☊ nǐdìng yī gè jìhuà
blasen ☊ thổi ☊ 吹 ☊ chuī
piksen ☊ châm, chọc ☊ 戳 ☊ chuō
bohren ☊ khoan ☊ 钻 ☊ zuàn
skizzieren ☊ phác họa ☊ 勾画 ☊ gōuhuà
sich ängstigen ☊ hoảng sợ ☊ 惊恐于 ☊ jīngkǒng yú...
etwas vermuten ☊ đoán là, cho là ☊ 推测某事 ☊ tuīcè mǒushì
eine Strafe zur Bewährung aussetzen ☊ cho hưởng án treo ☊ 把一项刑罚改为缓刑 ☊ bǎ yī xiàng xíngfá gǎiwéi huǎnxíng
bestürzt sein ☊ kinh hoàng ☊ 吃惊 ☊ chījīng
zwielichtig ☊ mờ ám, khó hiểu ☊ 可疑的 ☊ kěyí de
unanständig ☊ không lương thiện, không đứng đắn ☊ 猥亵的 ☊ wěixiè de
jemanden begnadigen ☊ ân xá, hoãn thi hành án cho ai đó ☊ 赦免某人 ☊ shèmiǎn mǒurén
einen Streit schlichten ☊ hòa giải một cuộc tranh cãi ☊ 调和一个争执 ☊ tiáohé yī gè zhēngzhí
gegen etwas demonstrieren ☊ biểu tình chống lại gì đó ☊ 反对某事的示威游行 ☊ fǎnduì mǒushì de shìwēi yóuxíng
vorübergehend ☊ tạm thời ☊ 暂时的 ☊ zànshí de
lüften ☊ thông gió ☊ 通风, 透气 ☊ tōngfēng, tòuqì
vermodern, verfaulen ☊ thối, mục ☊ 腐烂 ☊ fǔlàn
etwas zerkleinern ☊ băm, thái nhỏ ☊ 把某物弄碎 ☊ bǎ mǒuwù nòng suì
zerreiben ☊ tán nhỏ, giã nhỏ ☊ 碾碎 ☊ niǎnsuì
erleichtern ☊ làm cho dễ dàng ☊ 减轻 ☊ jiǎnqīng
zermahlen ☊ xay nhỏ, nghiền nhỏ ☊ 碾 ☊ niǎn
verfault ☊ thối, mục ☊ 腐烂的 ☊ fǔlàn de
entkoffeiniert ☊ không có chất caffein ☊ 无咖啡因的 ☊ wú kāfēiyīn de
geschmacklos, fade ☊ nhạt nhẽo, vô vị, không ngon ☊ 无味的, 淡而无味的 ☊ wúwèi de, dàn ér wúwèi de
den Bus verpassen ☊ bị nhỡ, bị lỡ xe buýt ☊ 错过了公共汽车 ☊ cuòguò le gōnggòngqìchē
unaufmerksam ☊ không chú ý, bất cẩn ☊ 不专心的 ☊ bù zhuānxīn de
ernten ☊ thu hoạch ☊ 收割 ☊ shōugē
ein Beet bewässern ☊ tưới nước cho ruộng ☊ 灌溉苗床 ☊ guàngài miáochuáng
ein Feld düngen ☊ bón phân cho ruộng ☊ 为一块田施肥 ☊ wèi yī kuài tián shīféi
einen Hund verjagen ☊ xua đuổi một con chó ☊ 赶一条狗 ☊ gǎn yī tiáo gǒu
verdrängen ☊ loại bỏ, đổi chỗ ☊ 驱逐 ☊ qūzhú
verdunsten ☊ bốc hơi ☊ 蒸发 ☊ zhēngfā
schrumpfen ☊ co lại, nhỏ lại ☊ 缩水 ☊ suōshuǐ
gedeihen ☊ ra hoa ☊ 兴盛 ☊ xīngshèng
unberechenbar ☊ khó lường, không đánh giá được ☊ 无法估量的 ☊ wúfǎ gūliang de
hineinpassen ☊ hợp, vừa ☊ 配得上 ☊ pèidéshàng
schleudern ☊ phóng, ném ☊ 抛掷 ☊ pāozhì
sich beratschlagen ☊ bàn bạc, hỏi ý kiến ☊ 商议 ☊ shāngyì
Zeit vergeuden ☊ lãng phí thời gian ☊ 浪费时间 ☊ làngfèi shíjiān
erschrocken ☊ giật mình, hoảng sợ ☊ 惊恐的 ☊ jīngkǒng de
unverkennbar ☊ khó nhầm lẫn, rõ ràng ☊ 显而易见的 ☊ xiǎn ér yì jiàn de
wasserdicht ☊ không thấm nước ☊ 防水的 ☊ fángshuǐ de
den Mantel zuknöpfen ☊ cài cúc áo choàng ☊ 扣上大衣 ☊ kòushàng dàyī
undurchlässig ☊ không thấm ☊ 透不过的 ☊ tòubúguò de
belüften ☊ thông gió ☊ 通风 ☊ tōngfēng
eine Wohnung einrichten ☊ bài trí căn hộ, bố trí căn hộ ☊ 布置一套住房 ☊ bùzhì yī tào zhùfáng
entwerfen ☊ phác họa ☊ 设计 ☊ shèjì
renovieren ☊ làm mới lại, phục hồi, sửa chữa ☊ 装修 ☊ zhuāngxiū
eine Stadt gründen ☊ lập nên một thành phố ☊ 建立一座城市 ☊ jiànlì yī zuò chéngshì
eine Stadt belagern ☊ bao vây một thành phố ☊ 包围一座城市 ☊ bāowéi yī zuò chéngshì
sich verwandeln ☊ biến hóa ☊ 变成 ☊ biànchéng
mittelalterlich ☊ thuộc thời trung cổ ☊ 中世纪的 ☊ zhōngshìjì de
sich impfen lassen ☊ tiêm phòng ☊ 接种疫苗, 打预防针 ☊ jiēzhòng yìmiáo, dǎ yùfángzhēn
schwindelig werden ☊ bị chóng mặt ☊ 晕眩 ☊ yūnxuàn
husten ☊ ho ☊ 咳嗽 ☊ késòu
heulen ☊ khóc lóc, rên rỉ ☊ 哀号 ☊ āiháo
verwesen ☊ thối rữa ☊ 腐烂 ☊ fǔlàn
jemanden aufheitern ☊ làm ai đó vui vẻ, làm ai đó hồ hởi ☊ 使某人活跃 ☊ shǐ mǒurén huóyuè
jemanden betäuben ☊ gây mê cho ai đó ☊ 把某人麻醉 ☊ bǎ mǒurén mázuì
mit dem Auge zwinkern ☊ nháy mắt, chớp mắt ☊ 眨眼睛 ☊ zhā yǎnjīng
grauhaarig ☊ tóc hoa râm ☊ 头发花白的 ☊ tóufa huābái de
ersticken ☊ ngạt thở ☊ 窒息 ☊ zhìxī
abmagern ☊ gầy mòn, hốc hác ☊ 减肥 ☊ jiǎnféi
unbeweglich ☊ không cử động ☊ 不动的 ☊ búdòng de
etwas bereuen ☊ hối hận về điều gì đó ☊ 后悔某事 ☊ hòuhuǐ mǒushì
unbesiegbar ☊ không thể thắng nổi, vô địch ☊ 无敌的 ☊ wúdí de
entsetzlich ☊ kinh khủng, khủng khiếp, kinh sợ, kinh hoàng ☊ 可怕的 ☊ kěpà de
schadenfroh ☊ hả hê, hân hoan ☊ 幸灾乐祸的 ☊ xìngzāi-lèhuò de
unverschämt ☊ không biết ngượng, trơ trẽn ☊ 厚颜无耻的 ☊ hòu yán wúchǐ de
unbestreitbar ☊ không thể chối cãi ☊ 无可争辩的 ☊ wú kě zhēngbiàn de
Hurra! ☊ hoan hô! ☊ 好！ ☊ Hǎo!
sabbern ☊ nhỏ dãi, tán chuyện, tán ngẫu ☊ 流口水 ☊ liú kǒushuǐ
obszön ☊ khiếm nhã, thô tục ☊ 淫秽的 ☊ yínhuì de
doof ☊ ngu xuẩn, khờ dại, dại dột ☊ 傻 ☊ shǎ
ein Kind stillen ☊ cho con bú ☊ 给一个孩子哺乳 ☊ gěi yī gè háizi bǔrǔ
jemanden bevormunden ☊ bảo hộ, bảo trợ ai đó, đỡ đầu ai đó ☊ 管束某人 ☊ guǎnshù mǒurén
jemanden ärgern ☊ chọc tức ai đó ☊ 使某人生气 ☊ shǐ mǒurén shēngqì
unbesorgt ☊ vô tư, không lo ngại ☊ 安心的 ☊ ānxīn de
unbekümmert ☊ thờ ơ, không quan tâm ☊ 不操心的 ☊ bù cāoxīn de
jemanden beerdigen ☊ chôn cất ai đó ☊ 安葬某人 ☊ ānzàng mǒurén
unbeständiges Wetter ☊ thời tiết dễ thay đổi ☊ 变化无常的天气 ☊ biànhuà-wúcháng de tiānqì
anbeten ☊ tôn thờ, sùng bái, yêu say đắm, yêu tha thiết ☊ 朝拜 ☊ cháobài
segnen ☊ ban phúc, phù hộ ☊ 为 ... 祈福 ☊ wèi ... qǐfú
jemanden taufen ☊ rửa tội cho ai đó ☊ 为某人洗礼 ☊ wèi mǒurén xǐlǐ
widerstehen ☊ chống lại ☊ 反抗 ☊ fǎnkàng
unfehlbar ☊ không thể sai lầm ☊ 绝无差错的 ☊ jué wú chācuò de
ketzerisch ☊ dị giáo, không chính thống ☊ 异教的 ☊ yìjiào de
Türkei ☊ Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ ☊ 土耳其 ☊ Tǔ'ěrqí
Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika ☊ Hoa Kỳ, Mỹ ☊ 美国, 美利坚合众国 ☊ Měiguó, Měilìjiān Hézhòngguó
eingeboren ☊ bản xứ, bản địa, thổ dân ☊ 当地的 ☊ dāngdì de
plündern ☊ cướp của, hôi của, cướp bóc ☊ 掳掠 ☊ lǔlüè
sabotieren ☊ phá hoại ngầm ☊ 搞破坏 ☊ gǎo pòhuài
sich verteidigen ☊ bảo vệ, phòng thủ ☊ 捍卫 ☊ hànwèi
nein ☊ không ☊ ☊
Willkommen! ☊ Chào mừng! / Hoan nghênh! ☊ ☊
später ☊ sau, chốc nữa, chút nữa ☊ ☊
der Sonnenuntergang ☊ hoàng hôn ☊ ☊
spielen ☊ chơi ☊ ☊
die Insel ☊ hòn đảo ☊ ☊
das Zimmer ☊ cái phòng, căn buồng ☊ ☊
gestern ☊ hôm qua ☊ ☊
verlassen ☊ rời khỏi, bá, rời bá ☊ ☊
nicht können ☊ không thế ☊ ☊
für ☊ đối với, cho, để cho ☊ ☊
fertig ☊ xong, hoàn thành ☊ ☊
null ☊ số không ☊ ☊
die Stadt ☊ thành phố ☊ ☊
die Information ☊ thông tin ☊ ☊
die Rückfahrkarte ☊ vé khứn hồi ☊ ☊
das Wechselgeld ☊ tiền thối lại (miền nam việt nam) ☊ ☊
der Sitz ☊ chỗ ngồi ☊ ☊
die Zeit ☊ thời gian ☊ ☊
die Uhr ☊ đồng hồ ☊ ☊
oder ☊ hoặc là ☊ ☊
der Wechselkurs ☊ tỉ giá hối đoái ☊ ☊
die Quittung ☊ biên lai, hóa đơn ☊ ☊
das Bankkonto ☊ tài khoản ngân hàng ☊ ☊
leihen ☊ cho mượn, cho vay ☊ ☊
ich habe nicht ☊ tôi không có ☊ ☊
er hat nicht ☊ anh ấy không có ☊ ☊
lernen ☊ học ☊ ☊
heute ☊ hôm nay ☊ ☊
das Brötchen ☊ bánh mì nhỏ ☊ ☊
der Ausflug ☊ cuộc đi chơi, chuyến dã ngoại ☊ ☊
die Gruppe ☊ nhóm ☊ ☊
der Stadtplan ☊ bản đồ thành phố ☊ ☊
das Stadtzentrum ☊ trung tâm thành phố ☊ ☊
die Altstadt ☊ khu phố cố ☊ ☊
der Platz ☊ chỗ ☊ ☊
die Kathedrale ☊ nhà thờ lớn ☊ ☊
die Kirche ☊ nhà thờ ☊ ☊
der See ☊ hồ ☊ ☊
geben ☊ đưa cho, cho, phân phát ☊ ☊
klein ☊ nhỏ ☊ ☊
das Schlafzimmer ☊ phòng ngủ ☊ ☊
das Wohnzimmer ☊ phòng khách ☊ ☊
das Badezimmer ☊ phòng tắm ☊ ☊
der Schlüssel ☊ chìa khóa ☊ ☊
kein Problem ☊ không vấn đề ☊ ☊
bei der Arbeit ☊ ở chỗ làm việc ☊ ☊
das Büro ☊ văn phòng ☊ ☊
niemand ☊ không ai ☊ ☊
manchmal ☊ thỉnh thoảng ☊ ☊
gewöhnlich ☊ bình thường, thông thường ☊ ☊
das Wetter ☊ thời tiết ☊ ☊
die Wettervorhersage ☊ dự báo thời tiết ☊ ☊
kälter ☊ lạnh hơn ☊ ☊
die Luft ☊ không khí ☊ ☊
das Stadtzentrum ☊ trung tâm thành phố ☊ ☊
die Hauptstraße ☊ đường phố chính ☊ ☊
der Markt ☊ chợ ☊ ☊
der Speisesaal ☊ phòng ăn ☊ ☊
die Reservierung ☊ việc đặt phòng, sự đặt trước ☊ ☊
der Teelöffel ☊ thìa nhỏ ☊ ☊
vermieten ☊ cho thuê ☊ ☊
die Vollpension ☊ thuê phòng kèm ăn ba bữa ☊ ☊
die Halbpension ☊ thuê phòng kèm bữa sáng và bữa trưa hoặc bữa tối ☊ ☊
die Klimaanlage ☊ máy điều hòa nhiệt độ ☊ ☊
der Waschraum ☊ phòng giặt đồ ☊ ☊
die Dusche ☊ vòi hoa sen ☊ ☊
der Ehemann ☊ người chồng ☊ ☊
fragen ☊ hỏi ☊ ☊
fit bleiben ☊ giữ sức khỏe ☊ ☊
gesund ☊ khỏe mạnh ☊ ☊
das Eishockey ☊ môn hockey trên băng ☊ ☊
im Stadtzentrum ☊ ở trung tâm thành phố ☊ ☊
ohne ☊ mà không ☊ ☊
das Obst ☊ hoa quả ☊ ☊
die Ananas ☊ quả dứa, trái thơm ☊ ☊
die Traube ☊ quả nho ☊ ☊
die Kartoffel ☊ khoai tây ☊ ☊
der Lachs ☊ cá hồi ☊ ☊
der Käse ☊ pho mát ☊ ☊
die Nuss ☊ quả hồ đào ☊ ☊
der Fruchtsaft ☊ nước hoa quả ☊ ☊
das Mineralwasser ☊ nước khoáng ☊ ☊
trocken ☊ khô ☊ ☊
die Kultur ☊ văn hóa ☊ ☊
planen ☊ lên kế hoạch ☊ ☊
ungefähr ☊ khoảng chừng ☊ ☊
die Wohnung ☊ căn hộ ☊ ☊
bevorzugen ☊ thích hơn ☊ ☊
glauben ☊ cho là, tin ☊ ☊
macht nichts ☊ không sao ☊ ☊
die Gemäldegalerie ☊ phòng triến lãm tranh ☊ ☊
die Teestube ☊ phòng trà ☊ ☊
nicht viel ☊ không nhiều ☊ ☊
der Kuss ☊ nụ hôn ☊ ☊
das Apartment ☊ căn hộ ☊ ☊
der Kurs ☊ khóa học ☊ ☊
lernen ☊ học ☊ ☊
schwierig ☊ khó ☊ ☊
das Auto ☊ xe hơi (miền nam việt nam), xe ô tô (miền bắc việt nam) ☊ ☊
die Straße ☊ phố, đường ☊ ☊
aufgeregt ☊ hồi hộp ☊ ☊
die Feuerwehr ☊ cứu hỏa ☊ ☊
bleifrei ☊ không chì ☊ ☊
klein ☊ nhỏ, bé ☊ ☊
trampen ☊ đi nhờ xe ☊ ☊
der Platz am Gang ☊ chỗ gần lối đi ☊ ☊
der Fensterplatz ☊ chỗ ngồi cạnh cửa số ☊ ☊
der Nichtraucher ☊ người không hút thuốc ☊ ☊
nicht dürfen ☊ không được phép ☊ ☊
passen ☊ vừa, hợp ☊ ☊
die Modenschau ☊ buối trình diễn thời trang ☊ ☊
gewöhnlich ☊ bình thường, thông thường ☊ ☊
die Scheibe ☊ khoanh, lát máng ☊ ☊
mager ☊ gầy, hốc hác ☊ ☊
größer ☊ lớn hơn, to hơn ☊ ☊
kleiner ☊ nhỏ hơn, bé hơn ☊ ☊
mehr ☊ nhiều hơn ☊ ☊
weniger ☊ ít hơn ☊ ☊
das Reisebüro ☊ văn phòng du lịch ☊ ☊
das Spielwarengeschäft ☊ cửa hàng đồ chơi ☊ ☊
das Kaufhaus ☊ cửa hàng bách hóa ☊ ☊
der Flohmarkt ☊ chợ trời ☊ ☊
die Sonnencreme ☊ kem chống nắng ☊ ☊
die Jacke ☊ áo khoác ☊ ☊
die Seife ☊ xà phòng ☊ ☊
amerikanisch ☊ thuộc Hoa Kì, mĩ (tính từ) ☊ ☊
die Außenbezirke ☊ ngoại vi thành phố ☊ ☊
telefonieren ☊ gọi điện thoại ☊ ☊
das Telefon ☊ điện thoại ☊ ☊
jemanden anrufen ☊ gọi điện cho người nào đó ☊ ☊
die Telefonnummer ☊ số điện thoại ☊ ☊
nichts ☊ không gì cả ☊ ☊
in Panik geraten ☊ rơi vào hoảng sợ ☊ ☊
die Krise ☊ khủng khoảng ☊ ☊
der Sprudel ☊ nước khoáng có ga ☊ ☊
winzig ☊ rất nhỏ ☊ ☊
nichts ☊ không gì cả ☊ ☊
ausgezeichnet ☊ xuất sắc, hoàn hảo ☊ ☊
die Unterrichtsstunde ☊ giờ học ☊ ☊
aufregend ☊ kích thích, hồi hộp ☊ ☊
die Landschaft ☊ phong cảnh ☊ ☊
wählen ☊ lựa chọn ☊ ☊
das Handy ☊ điện thoại di động ☊ ☊
die Telefonzelle ☊ trạm điện thoại ☊ ☊
die Telefonkarte ☊ thẻ điện thoại ☊ ☊
außer Betrieb ☊ máy hỏng ☊ ☊
die Straße ☊ phố, đường ☊ ☊
klug ☊ thông minh, khôn ngoan ☊ ☊
das Wohnzimmer ☊ phòng khách ☊ ☊
weinen ☊ khóc ☊ ☊
unverletzt ☊ không bị thương ☊ ☊
die Halsschmerzen ☊ đau họng ☊ ☊
der Husten ☊ ho ☊ ☊
die Übelkeit ☊ khó chịu buồn nôn ☊ ☊
die Kiste ☊ cái hòm, cái sọt ☊ ☊
völlig ☊ hoàn toàn ☊ ☊
auch nicht ☊ cũng không ☊ ☊
sich erinnern ☊ nhớ ☊ ☊
der Prinz ☊ hoàng tử ☊ ☊
die Königin ☊ hoàng hậu ☊ ☊
der Kinderspielplatz ☊ sân chơi dành cho trẻ em ☊ ☊
die Spielsachen ☊ đồ chơi ☊ ☊
die Kinderportion ☊ khẩu phần cho trẻ em ☊ ☊
die Schule ☊ trường học ☊ ☊
die Grundschule ☊ trường tiếu học ☊ ☊
der Hund ☊ con chó ☊ ☊
die Rechnung ☊ hóa đơn thanh toán ☊ ☊
gemischt ☊ hỗn hợp ☊ ☊
schwer ☊ khó, nặng ☊ ☊
nirgendwo ☊ không nơi đâu ☊ ☊
die Spielshow ☊ trò chơi truyền hình ☊ ☊
die Stadt ☊ thành phố ☊ ☊
riesig ☊ to lớn, vĩ đại, khổng lồ ☊ ☊
vermissen ☊ nhớ ☊ ☊
der Cousin ☊ anh em họ ☊ ☊
in letzter Zeit ☊ thời gian cuối, thời gian vừa qua ☊ ☊
sich verloben ☊ đính hôn ☊ ☊
der Auftrag ☊ giao phó, nhiệm vụ, hợp đồng ☊ ☊
jemanden mitnehmen ☊ cho ai đó đi cùng ☊ ☊
die Romanze ☊ cuộc chơi lãng mạn, lãng mạn ☊ ☊
das Semester ☊ học kỳ ☊ ☊
um die Ecke ☊ ở góc phố ☊ ☊
die Ecke ☊ góc phố, góc ☊ ☊
das Bad ☊ phòng tắm ☊ ☊
bequem ☊ thoải mái ☊ ☊
tropfen ☊ nhỏ giọt ☊ ☊
vereinbaren ☊ thống nhất ☊ ☊
einen Termin vereinbaren ☊ thống nhất một cuộc hẹn ☊ ☊
vorgestern ☊ hôm kia ☊ ☊
knapp ☊ ít ỏi, thiếu thốn ☊ ☊
der Nachname ☊ họ ☊ ☊
das Konto ☊ tài khoản ☊ ☊
das Konto belasten ☊ nợ tài khoản ☊ ☊
der Kreditrahmen ☊ khuôn khổ thẻ tín dụng ☊ ☊
die Sozialhilfe ☊ trợ cấp xã hội ☊ ☊
die Sozialversicherung ☊ bảo hiểm xã hội ☊ ☊
genehmigen ☊ cho phép ☊ ☊
angeben ☊ cho biết, ghi thêm ☊ ☊
seinen Namen angeben ☊ cho biết tên của anh ☊ ☊
unverzichtbar ☊ không thể từ chối được ☊ ☊
untreu sein ☊ không trung thủy ☊ ☊
klimatisiert ☊ Đã được điều hòa nhiệt độ ☊ ☊
der Raum ☊ phòng ☊ ☊
das Wohnzimmer ☊ phòng khách ☊ ☊
der Plan ☊ kế hoạch ☊ ☊
die Ausstattung ☊ trang hoàng ☊ ☊
das Zimmer streichen ☊ sơn phòng ☊ ☊
restaurieren ☊ phục hồi, tái tạo lại ☊ ☊
planen ☊ lập kế hoạch ☊ ☊
bequem ☊ thoải mái, nhẹ nhàng ☊ ☊
die Zumutung ☊ sự không thích hợp ☊ ☊
die Schachtel ☊ cái hộp ☊ ☊
etwas ausbessern ☊ sữa chữa cái gì, làm cho cái gì tốt hơn ☊ ☊
sammeln ☊ tập hợp ☊ ☊
undeutlich ☊ không rõ ràng ☊ ☊
unpraktisch ☊ không ứng dụng ☊ ☊
unordentlich ☊ lộn xộn, không gọn gàng ☊ ☊
parallel ☊ song song, đồng thời ☊ ☊
unverständlich ☊ khó hiểu ☊ ☊
andernfalls ☊ nếu không thì ☊ ☊
die Verschwendung ☊ sự hoang phí ☊ ☊
die Frage ☊ câu hỏi, chất vấn ☊ ☊
sich rechtfertigen ☊ biện hộ, biện minh ☊ ☊
verschwenden ☊ hoang phí ☊ ☊
berechtigt ☊ hợp lý, chính đáng ☊ ☊
in diesem Fall ☊ trường hợp này ☊ ☊
das Obst ☊ trái cây (sv), hoa quả (nv) ☊ ☊
verdorbenes Obst ☊ trái cây thối ☊ ☊
die Traube ☊ nho ☊ ☊
die Ananas ☊ dứa (nv), thơm oder khóm (sv) ☊ ☊
die Konserve ☊ Đồ hộp ☊ ☊
der Dosenöffner ☊ Đồ mở hộp ☊ ☊
die Tafel Schokolade ☊ thỏi sôcôla ☊ ☊
die Verdauung ☊ sự tiêu hóa ☊ ☊
etwas auswendig lernen ☊ học thuộc cái gì ☊ ☊
das Spiel ☊ trò chơi, trận đấu ☊ ☊
der Spieler ☊ người chơi ☊ ☊
der Schweiß ☊ mồ hôi ☊ ☊
das Ruder ☊ mái chèo, thuyền nhỏ ☊ ☊
schwitzen ☊ Đổ mồ hôi ☊ ☊
anstrengend ☊ nhọc nhằn, căng thẳng, nghiêm khắc ☊ ☊
kräftig ☊ khỏe mạnh ☊ ☊
die Entfernung ☊ khoảng cách ☊ ☊
der Radweg ☊ Đường dành cho xe đạp ☊ ☊
die Touristeninformation ☊ Điểm thông tin du lịch ☊ ☊
die Freizeit ☊ thời gian rảnh ☊ ☊
die Entfernung schätzen ☊ Đoán khoảng cách ☊ ☊
spannend ☊ hồi hộp, thật hồi hộp ☊ ☊
die Hauptstraße ☊ Đường phố chính ☊ ☊
abreisen ☊ khởi hành, xuất phát ☊ ☊
entspannend ☊ hồi hộp ☊ ☊
ehrgeizig ☊ hoài bão, tham vọng ☊ ☊
auf etwas gefasst sein ☊ chuẩn bị cho mọi tình huống ☊ ☊
der Rastplatz ☊ chỗ nghỉ ngơi ☊ ☊
die Ernte ☊ vụ, mùa, thu hoạch ☊ ☊
der Vogel zwitschert ☊ chim hót ☊ ☊
der Hund bellt ☊ chó sủa ☊ ☊
das Stativ ☊ chân đứng cho máy ảnh ☊ ☊
vergrößern ☊ làm to hơn ☊ ☊
verkleinern ☊ làm nhỏ đi ☊ ☊
unsichtbar ☊ không thấy được ☊ ☊
die Blüte ☊ bông hoa ☊ ☊
der Notruf ☊ Điện thoại cấp cứu ☊ ☊
die Arztpraxis ☊ phòng mạch bác sỹ ☊ ☊
blühen ☊ hoa nở ☊ ☊
die Luftmatratze ☊ nệm không khí ☊ ☊
der Besen ☊ cái chổi ☊ ☊
einschlafen ☊ chợp mắt, ngủ ☊ ☊
die Schultafel ☊ bảng học ☊ ☊
die Gewohnheit ☊ thói quen ☊ ☊
das Beet ☊ luống cây, luống hoa ☊ ☊
übertreiben ☊ cường điệu, phóng đại ☊ ☊
fehlerfrei ☊ chính xác, không có lỗi ☊ ☊
unverständlich ☊ không rõ ràng ☊ ☊
unausweichlich ☊ không tránh khỏi ☊ ☊
ungefähr ☊ khoảng ☊ ☊
der Waggon ☊ toa chở hàng ☊ ☊
der Schlafwagen ☊ khoang ngủ ☊ ☊
das Heimweh ☊ nhớ nhà ☊ ☊
die Zeichnung ☊ phác họa ☊ ☊
die Abbildung ☊ tranh minh họa ☊ ☊
das Format ☊ khổ ☊ ☊
studieren ☊ học, nghiên cứu ☊ ☊
einzigartig ☊ có một không hai ☊ ☊
das Ferngespräch ☊ Đàm thoại từ xa ☊ ☊
das R-Gespräch ☊ Điện thoại chuyển giao ☊ ☊
der Sitzplatz ☊ chỗ ngồi ☊ ☊
der Dichter ☊ nhà thơ, thi sĩ ☊ ☊
verneinen ☊ từ chối ☊ ☊
früher ☊ sớm hơn ☊ ☊
vermutlich ☊ phỏng đoán ☊ ☊
ganz und gar nicht ☊ toàn bộ hoặc không gì ☊ ☊
der Vertrag ☊ hợp đồng ☊ ☊
das Mobilfunknetz ☊ mạng điện thoại ☊ ☊
die Kleinigkeit ☊ nhỏ nhặt ☊ ☊
erfüllen ☊ làm trọn, hoàn thành ☊ ☊
die Anforderungen erfüllen ☊ hoàn thành yêu cầu ☊ ☊
jemanden beraten ☊ tư vấn cho ai ☊ ☊
unmöglich ☊ không thể ☊ ☊
defekt ☊ hỏng ☊ ☊
die Angewohnheit ☊ thói quen ☊ ☊
der Frieden ☊ hòa bình ☊ ☊
gleichgültig ☊ thờ ơ ☊ ☊
der Unterschied ☊ khác nhau, không hợp ☊ ☊
der Kummer ☊ buồn khổ ☊ ☊
die Schande ☊ sự hổ thẹn ☊ ☊
das Mitleid ☊ khoan dung ☊ ☊
unerträglich ☊ không thể chịu được ☊ ☊
seelisch ☊ tâm hồn ☊ ☊
an Liebeskummer leiden ☊ chịu đựng sự buồn khổ vì tình ☊ ☊
der Kriminalfall ☊ trường hợp hình sự ☊ ☊
der Fluchtweg ☊ Đường tẩu thoát ☊ ☊
der Schutz ☊ bảo vệ, che chở ☊ ☊
sich schützen vor ☊ che chở trước cái gì hoặc trước ai ☊ ☊
angenehm ☊ thoải mái ☊ ☊
unangenehm ☊ khó chịu ☊ ☊
blass ☊ nhợt nhạt ☊ ☊
tolerant ☊ khoan dung, độ lượng ☊ ☊
aussagen gegen ☊ làm chứng chống lại ☊ ☊
plädieren für ☊ bào chữa cho ☊ ☊
die vorbeugende Maßnahme ☊ biện pháp phòng ngừa ☊ ☊
der Verschluss ☊ khóa ☊ ☊
verschließen ☊ khóa , giam giữ ☊ ☊
vermuten ☊ phỏng đoán ☊ ☊
flüchten ☊ chạy trốn, tẩu thoát ☊ ☊
systematisch ☊ hệ thống ☊ ☊
der Hase ☊ thỏ ☊ ☊
der Jäger ☊ người thợ săn ☊ ☊
die Blume ☊ hoa ☊ ☊
die Rose ☊ hoa hồng ☊ ☊
die Nelke ☊ hoa đinh hương ☊ ☊
füttern ☊ cho ăn ☊ ☊
zahm ☊ Đã được thuần hóa ☊ ☊
das Wartezimmer ☊ phòng chờ ☊ ☊
der Blutkreislauf ☊ vòng tuần hoàn máu ☊ ☊
der Sauerstoff ☊ không khí ☊ ☊
die Kehle ☊ cuống họng ☊ ☊
die Hüfte ☊ hông ☊ ☊
der Atem ☊ hơi thở ☊ ☊
die Gesundheit ☊ sức khỏe ☊ ☊
der Lungenkrebs ☊ ung thư phổi ☊ ☊
die Kreislaufprobleme ☊ vấn đề tuần hoàn ☊ ☊
der Tumor ☊ khối u ☊ ☊
niesen ☊ hắt hơi ☊ ☊
schmerzfrei ☊ không đau ☊ ☊
der Verkehr ☊ giao thông ☊ ☊
etwas beschädigen ☊ hỏng cái gì ☊ ☊
unglaublich ☊ không thể tin nổi ☊ ☊
unfähig ☊ không thể ☊ ☊
locker ☊ mềm dẻo, thoải mái ☊ ☊
katastrophal ☊ thảm họa, thê thảm ☊ ☊
die Autopanne ☊ sự hỏng hóc của ô tô ☊ ☊
die Funktion ☊ bộ máy, sự hoạt động ☊ ☊
die Querstraße ☊ chỗ rẽ ☊ ☊
die Abfahrt ☊ lối ra, khởi hành ☊ ☊
funktionieren ☊ hoạt động ☊ ☊
abtrocknen ☊ làm khô ☊ ☊
ungepflegt ☊ bỏ mặc, không được chăm sóc ☊ ☊
die Medien ☊ thông tin ☊ ☊
die Schwierigkeit ☊ khó khăn ☊ ☊
beschädigen ☊ hư hỏng ☊ ☊
aktuell ☊ hiện thời ☊ ☊
besser ☊ tốt hơn ☊ ☊
spitz ☊ nhọn ☊ ☊
verhandeln über ☊ Điều đình, thỏa thuận ☊ ☊
jemanden überraschen ☊ làm cho ai ngạc nhiên ☊ ☊
sich anpassen ☊ thích nghi, phù hợp ☊ ☊
passend ☊ thu xếp kịp thời ☊ ☊
die Auswahl ☊ lựa chọn ☊ ☊
das Gedicht ☊ thơ ☊ ☊
ein allwissender Erzähler ☊ một người kể chuyện thông suốt mọi sự ☊ ☊
die Spitze ☊ mũi nhọn ☊ ☊
wiedergeben ☊ mô phỏng lại ☊ ☊
flüstern ☊ nói nhỏ ☊ ☊
herrschen ☊ thống trị ☊ ☊
die Katastrophe ☊ thảm họa ☊ ☊
die Wissenschaft ☊ khoa học ☊ ☊
der Wissenschaftler ☊ nhà khoa học ☊ ☊
begraben ☊ chôn vùi ☊ ☊
das Treffen ☊ gặp gỡ, hội họp ☊ ☊
der Angeber ☊ người hay khoe khoang ☊ ☊
die Erinnerung ☊ ghi nhớ, ký ức ☊ ☊
humorvoll ☊ hóm hỉnh ☊ ☊
einhüllen ☊ quấn quanh, choàng kín ☊ ☊
verhüten ☊ phòng tránh, ngăn ngừa ☊ ☊
zögern ☊ hoãn, trì hoãn ☊ ☊
vertrauensvoll ☊ tin tưởng hoàn toàn ☊ ☊
genial ☊ sáng chói, lỗi lạc ☊ ☊
angenehm ☊ thoải mái ☊ ☊
unzertrennlich ☊ không thể chia cách được ☊ ☊
weder noch ☊ không ...cũng không ☊ ☊
das Konzept ☊ bản kế hoạch ☊ ☊
die Ankündigung ☊ thông cáo ☊ ☊
der Moment ☊ chốt, lát ☊ ☊
der Hochzeitsplaner ☊ người lập kế hoạch cho lễ cưới ☊ ☊
ankündigen ☊ thông cáo ☊ ☊
atmen ☊ thở ☊ ☊
schlau ☊ sắc sảo, khôn ☊ ☊
eventuell ☊ trong trường hợp, ngẫu nhiên ☊ ☊
kaum ☊ hầu như không ☊ ☊
zugleich ☊ cùng, đồng thời ☊ ☊
die Umkleidekabine ☊ phòng thay đồ ☊ ☊
das Parfüm ☊ nước hoa ☊ ☊
der Optiker ☊ nhà quang học ☊ ☊
der Frisör ☊ thợ làm tóc ☊ ☊
etwas auswählen ☊ lựa chọn cái gì ☊ ☊
erledigen ☊ hoàn thành ☊ ☊
wählen ☊ chọn ☊ ☊
zwischen zwei Gegenständen wählen ☊ chọn giữa hai đồ vật ☊ ☊
gut riechen ☊ thơm ☊ ☊
die Verwandtschaft ☊ mối quan hệ họ hàng ☊ ☊
Unterhalt zahlen ☊ trả tiền sinh hoạt ☊ ☊
verwandt ☊ có họ hàng ☊ ☊
das Konzert ☊ hòa nhạc ☊ ☊
spielen ☊ chơi ☊ ☊
ein Instrument spielen ☊ chơi một loại nhạc cụ ☊ ☊
verbessern ☊ làm cho tốt hơn, cải thiện ☊ ☊
anspruchsvoll ☊ Đòi hỏi cao, cầu toàn ☊ ☊
leise ☊ nhỏ ☊ ☊
die Ehe ☊ vợ chồng ☊ ☊
der Heiratsantrag ☊ giấy đăng ký kết hôn ☊ ☊
der Fotograf ☊ tay phó nháy, thợ chụp ảnh ☊ ☊
die Atmosphäre ☊ không khí ☊ ☊
die Armbanduhr ☊ Đồng hồ đeo tay ☊ ☊
der Zeiger einer Uhr ☊ kim đồng hồ ☊ ☊
sich amüsieren ☊ vui chơi ☊ ☊
grinsen ☊ cười nhăn nhở ☊ ☊
widersprechen ☊ bất đồng quan điểm, không đồng ý ☊ ☊
gemütlich ☊ thoải mái ☊ ☊
großzügig ☊ rộng rãi, hào phóng ☊ ☊
ein Ereignis überschatten ☊ che chở sự việc ☊ ☊
der Kult ☊ thờ cúng, sùng bái ☊ ☊
der Widerspruch ☊ sự chống đối ☊ ☊
das System ☊ hệ thống ☊ ☊
friedlich ☊ hòa đồng ☊ ☊
flexibel ☊ linh hoạt ☊ ☊
Unrecht haben ☊ không có quyền ☊ ☊
die Gesellschaft ☊ xã hội ☊ ☊
die Wahl des Präsidenten ☊ bầu cử tổng thống ☊ ☊
der Aufstand ☊ sự nổi dậy, cuộc khởi nghĩa ☊ ☊
die Republik ☊ cộng hòa ☊ ☊
erlauben ☊ cho phép ☊ ☊
rechtzeitig ☊ kịp thời ☊ ☊
die Stellenanzeige ☊ thông tin tuyển dụng ☊ ☊
der Friseur ☊ thợ làm tóc ☊ ☊
der Grundschullehrer ☊ giáo viên tiểu học ☊ ☊
der Unterricht ☊ giờ học ☊ ☊
der Gymnasiallehrer ☊ giáo viên trung học ☊ ☊
der Maurer ☊ thợ nề ☊ ☊
besetzen ☊ giữ chỗ ☊ ☊
ungeduldig ☊ không kiên nhẫn ☊ ☊
der Reisepass ☊ hộ chiếu du lịch ☊ ☊
der Sprachkurs ☊ khóa học tiếng ☊ ☊
trocknen ☊ làm khô ☊ ☊
skeptisch ☊ hoài nghi, đa nghi ☊ ☊
verständnisvoll ☊ đầy thông cảm, thấu hiểu ☊ ☊
schluchzen ☊ khóc nấc nghẹn, khóc nức nở ☊ ☊
seufzen ☊ thở dài ☊ ☊
die Vermutung ☊ sự phỏng đoán ☊ ☊
der Widerstand ☊ sự chống cự ☊ ☊
sich für etwas schämen ☊ tự xấu hổ vì điều gì đó ☊ ☊
Bescheid sagen ☊ thông báo, báo tin ☊ ☊
ohne jegliche Hilfe ☊ không có sự trợ giúp, giúp đỡ nào ☊ ☊
untrennbar ☊ không thể tách rời ☊ ☊
der Blocksatz ☊ cách sắp chữ theo khối ☊ ☊
das Leerzeichen ☊ khoảng trống ☊ ☊
das Fragezeichen ☊ dấu hỏi ☊ ☊
unwiderstehlich ☊ không cưỡng lại được ☊ ☊
von jemandem fasziniert sein ☊ bị thu hút, bị mê hoặc bởi ai đó ☊ ☊
mit etwas prahlen ☊ khoe khoang, khoác lác về một điều gì đó ☊ ☊
der Nachtklub ☊ hộp đêm ☊ ☊
jemanden nach seiner Telefonnummer fragen ☊ xin số điện thoại của ai đó ☊ ☊
der zukünftige Ehemann ☊ người chồng tương lai ☊ ☊
der Blumenstrauß ☊ bó hoa ☊ ☊
naiv ☊ ngây thơ ☊ ☊
unklug ☊ khờ dại ☊ ☊
etwas widerstrebt jemandem ☊ điều gì đó không hợp với ai đó, điều gì đó trái với tính cách của ai đó ☊ ☊
sich gegen etwas sträuben ☊ chống lại, cưỡng lại điều gì đó ☊ ☊
ein Versprechen brechen ☊ không giữ lời hứa ☊ ☊
die Turnhalle ☊ phòng thể chất ☊ ☊
der Saal ☊ hội trường ☊ ☊
die Arbeitsgruppe ☊ nhóm học ☊ ☊
der Stundenplan ☊ thời khóa biểu ☊ ☊
der Abschluss ☊ sự tốt nghiệp, sự hoàn thành ☊ ☊
das Abitur ☊ bằng tốt nghiệp trung học ☊ ☊
der Hochschulabschluss ☊ tốt nghiệp đại học, tốt nghiệp cao đẳng ☊ ☊
jemandem einen Streich spielen ☊ chơi khăm, chơi xỏ ai đó ☊ ☊
anfänglich ☊ ban đầu, khởi đầu ☊ ☊
der Lehrling ☊ học viên, người học việc, người mới tập sự ☊ ☊
der Meister ☊ thợ cả, người tinh thông, thầy ☊ ☊
der Anfänger ☊ người mới bắt đầu, người mới học, người mới gia nhập ☊ ☊
sich etwas einprägen ☊ ghi nhớ, ấn tượng điều gì đó ☊ ☊
frech ☊ vô lễ, hỗn láo ☊ ☊
der Bergbau ☊ sự khai thác khoáng sản hay hầm mỏ ☊ ☊
der Feuerwehrmann ☊ cảnh sát cứu hỏa ☊ ☊
die Hebamme ☊ nữ hộ sinh, người đỡ đẻ ☊ ☊
der Schmied ☊ thợ rèn ☊ ☊
der Gerber ☊ thợ thuộc da ☊ ☊
der Schneider ☊ thợ may ☊ ☊
der Töpfer ☊ thợ gốm ☊ ☊
der Klempner ☊ thợ hàn, thợ thiếc ☊ ☊
etwas auf später verschieben ☊ trì hoãn việc gì đó ☊ ☊
Pläne schmieden ☊ lập kế hoạch ☊ ☊
die Schreibwaren ☊ đồ dùng văn phòng ☊ ☊
der Stapel ☊ chồng chất, đống ☊ ☊
die Belanglosigkeit, die Bagatelle ☊ việc không quan trọng, việc không đáng kể ☊ ☊
der Freimaurer ☊ thành viên hội tam điểm ☊ ☊
einen Betrieb lahmlegen ☊ làm tê liệt hoạt động ☊ ☊
der Börsenkurs ☊ thị giá chứng khoán ☊ ☊
die Anleihe, das Darlehen ☊ tín dụng, khoản vay ☊ ☊
den Briefkasten leeren ☊ lấy thư từ hòm thư ☊ ☊
der Bruchteil ☊ phần rất nhỏ ☊ ☊
zuweisen ☊ phân phối, chỉ định ☊ ☊
das Bewerbungsfoto ☊ ảnh hồ sơ xin việc ☊ ☊
der Ehrgeiz ☊ hoài bão, khát vọng, tham vọng ☊ ☊
die Ablehnung ☊ sự từ chối, sự khước từ ☊ ☊
kündigen ☊ cho thôi việc, đuổi việc ☊ ☊
die Kündigung ☊ sự cho nghỉ việc, sự xin thôi việc ☊ ☊
die Kündigungsfrist ☊ thời hạn quy ước trước khi chấm dứt hợp đồng (lao động) ☊ ☊
das Angebot ☊ thông báo tuyển dụng ☊ ☊
die Zustellung ☊ sự phân phát, sự phân phối ☊ ☊
zusammenarbeiten ☊ hợp tác, cộng tác ☊ ☊
angemessen ☊ thích hợp, tương xứng ☊ ☊
unentbehrlich ☊ rất cần thiết, không thể thiếu ☊ ☊
die Abteilung ☊ phòng, ban ☊ ☊
der Wartesaal ☊ phòng đợi, phòng chờ ☊ ☊
etwas bewilligen ☊ cấp phép cho việc gì đó ☊ ☊
für jemanden bürgen ☊ bảo lãnh cho ai đó ☊ ☊
der Aufschub ☊ sự hoãn lại, sự trì hoãn ☊ ☊
jemanden entschädigen ☊ bồi thường cho ai đó ☊ ☊
jemanden bestechen ☊ hối lộ, đút lót ai đó ☊ ☊
unerlaubt ☊ cấm, không được phép ☊ ☊
fälschungssicher ☊ chống giả mạo ☊ ☊
teilen durch (dividieren) ☊ chia cho ☊ ☊
die Börse ☊ sở giao dịch chứng khoán ☊ ☊
die Forderung ☊ số tiền gửi , khoản cho nợ ☊ ☊
der Kontoinhaber ☊ chủ tài khoản ☊ ☊
abbuchen ☊ rút tiền từ tài khoản ☊ ☊
Geld überweisen ☊ chuyển khoản ☊ ☊
jemandem etwas gutschreiben ☊ nộp, gửi tiền vào tài khoản của ai đó ☊ ☊
ausgleichen ☊ cân bằng tài khoản ☊ ☊
zahlungsunfähig ☊ không có khả năng thanh toán ☊ ☊
verschieben ☊ hoãn lại, lùi lại ☊ ☊
die Chemie ☊ hóa học ☊ ☊
das Vakuum ☊ chân không ☊ ☊
der Würfel ☊ khối, hình lập phương ☊ ☊
der Bohrer ☊ mũi khoan ☊ ☊
das Gemisch ☊ hỗn hợp ☊ ☊
kombinieren ☊ kết hợp, phối hợp ☊ ☊
die Kombination ☊ sự kết hợp, hợp chất ☊ ☊
kaputt machen ☊ làm hỏng ☊ ☊
destillieren ☊ cất (hóa học) ☊ ☊
ätzend ☊ ăn mòn (hóa học) ☊ ☊
uneben ☊ gồ ghề, không bằng phẳng ☊ ☊
infrarot ☊ tia hồng ngoại ☊ ☊
der Arbeitsspeicher ☊ bộ nhớ ☊ ☊
die Lizenz ☊ sự cho phép, giấy phép ☊ ☊
das Computerspiel ☊ trò chơi trên máy tính ☊ ☊
undefiniert ☊ không được định nghĩa, không được xác định ☊ ☊
der Riss ☊ chỗ rách, vết nứt ☊ ☊
der Dampf ☊ hơi ☊ ☊
der Laie ☊ a-ma-tơ, người không chuyên môn ☊ ☊
einen Plan entwerfen ☊ lập kế hoạch ☊ ☊
blasen ☊ thổi ☊ ☊
piksen ☊ châm, chọc ☊ ☊
bohren ☊ khoan ☊ ☊
der Bauarbeiter ☊ thợ xây dựng ☊ ☊
die Baugrube ☊ hố móng ☊ ☊
der Graben ☊ hố, rãnh ☊ ☊
der Entwässerungsgraben ☊ rãnh thoát nước ☊ ☊
die Phase ☊ giai đoạn, thời kỳ ☊ ☊
die Stütze ☊ vật trụ, chỗ tựa ☊ ☊
das Bohrgerät ☊ máy khoan ☊ ☊
skizzieren ☊ phác họa ☊ ☊
das Aluminium ☊ nhôm ☊ ☊
das Harz ☊ nhựa thông, nhựa cây ☊ ☊
das vergilbte Papier ☊ tờ giấy hoen ố ☊ ☊
die Bande ☊ băng, nhóm ☊ ☊
der Heiratsschwindler ☊ kẻ lừa gạt hôn nhân ☊ ☊
sich ängstigen ☊ hoảng sợ ☊ ☊
etwas vermuten ☊ đoán là, cho là ☊ ☊
eine Strafe zur Bewährung aussetzen ☊ cho hưởng án treo ☊ ☊
bestürzt sein ☊ kinh hoàng ☊ ☊
zwielichtig ☊ mờ ám, khó hiểu ☊ ☊
unanständig ☊ không lương thiện, không đứng đắn ☊ ☊
das Bordell ☊ nhà chứa, nhà thổ ☊ ☊
jemanden begnadigen ☊ ân xá, hoãn thi hành án cho ai đó ☊ ☊
einen Streit schlichten ☊ hòa giải một cuộc tranh cãi ☊ ☊
gegen etwas demonstrieren ☊ biểu tình chống lại gì đó ☊ ☊
vorübergehend ☊ tạm thời ☊ ☊
die Zimmerreinigung ☊ sự quét dọn phòng ☊ ☊
lüften ☊ thông gió ☊ ☊
der Gestank ☊ mùi hôi ☊ ☊
vermodern, verfaulen ☊ thối, mục ☊ ☊
der Zimmerschlüssel ☊ chìa khóa phòng ☊ ☊
das Vorhängeschloss ☊ khóa móc, ổ khóa ☊ ☊
der Rauch ☊ khói ☊ ☊
etwas zerkleinern ☊ băm, thái nhỏ ☊ ☊
zerreiben ☊ tán nhỏ, giã nhỏ ☊ ☊
erleichtern ☊ làm cho dễ dàng ☊ ☊
der Abfluss ☊ lỗ thoát nước, sự thoát nước ☊ ☊
die Untertasse ☊ đĩa nhỏ (để đựng cốc, tách) ☊ ☊
die Kräutermischung ☊ hỗn hợp thảo mộc ☊ ☊
der Salbei ☊ cây xô thơm ☊ ☊
die Erdnuss ☊ lạc, đậu phộng ☊ ☊
die Walnuss ☊ quả óc chó ☊ ☊
der geräucherte Lachs ☊ cá hồi hun khói ☊ ☊
zermahlen ☊ xay nhỏ, nghiền nhỏ ☊ ☊
verfault ☊ thối, mục ☊ ☊
entkoffeiniert ☊ không có chất caffein ☊ ☊
geschmacklos, fade ☊ nhạt nhẽo, vô vị, không ngon ☊ ☊
das Taximeter ☊ đồng hồ đo cước taxi ☊ ☊
die Ampel ☊ đèn giao thông ☊ ☊
den Bus verpassen ☊ bị nhỡ, bị lỡ xe buýt ☊ ☊
die Raumschiff-Besatzung ☊ nhóm thám hiểm không gian ☊ ☊
das Rohöl ☊ dầu thô ☊ ☊
unaufmerksam ☊ không chú ý, bất cẩn ☊ ☊
der Leerlauf ☊ trạng thái chờ ☊ ☊
der Auspuff ☊ ống xả khói ☊ ☊
der Vergaser ☊ bộ chế hòa khí ☊ ☊
das Ersatzrad, der Reservereifen ☊ bánh dự phòng ☊ ☊
der Tachometer ☊ đồng hồ tốc độ ☊ ☊
die Speiche ☊ tay quay, cái nan hoa ☊ ☊
das Containerschiff ☊ tàu chở hàng, container ☊ ☊
der Öltanker ☊ tàu chở dầu ☊ ☊
die Abnutzung ☊ sự hao mòn, sự hư hỏng ☊ ☊
der Wolf ☊ chó sói ☊ ☊
der Marder ☊ con chồn ☊ ☊
das Rehkitz ☊ con hoẵng con ☊ ☊
die Forelle ☊ cá hồi ☊ ☊
die Koralle ☊ san hô ☊ ☊
das Fossil ☊ sự hóa thạch ☊ ☊
die Wildnis ☊ uộc sống hoang dã, vùng hoang dã ☊ ☊
die Pinie ☊ cây thông, gỗ thông ☊ ☊
der Hopfen ☊ cây hoa bia, cây hublông ☊ ☊
die Kamille ☊ hoa cúc la mã ☊ ☊
die Tulpe ☊ hoa tu-lip ☊ ☊
die Orchidee ☊ hoa phong lan, hoa lan ☊ ☊
der Blumenkranz ☊ vòng hoa ☊ ☊
die Topfpflanze ☊ chậu hoa, chậu cây ☊ ☊
die Artenvielfalt ☊ sự đa dạng sinh học ☊ ☊
ernten ☊ thu hoạch ☊ ☊
ein Beet bewässern ☊ tưới nước cho ruộng ☊ ☊
ein Feld düngen ☊ bón phân cho ruộng ☊ ☊
einen Hund verjagen ☊ xua đuổi một con chó ☊ ☊
verdrängen ☊ loại bỏ, đổi chỗ ☊ ☊
verdunsten ☊ bốc hơi ☊ ☊
schrumpfen ☊ co lại, nhỏ lại ☊ ☊
gedeihen ☊ ra hoa ☊ ☊
die Tiere füttern ☊ cho động vật ăn ☊ ☊
die Bewässerungsanlage ☊ hệ thống tưới tiêu ☊ ☊
der Mähdrescher ☊ máy gặt đập, máy liên hợp ☊ ☊
unberechenbar ☊ khó lường, không đánh giá được ☊ ☊
das Kaninchen ☊ con thỏ ☊ ☊
hineinpassen ☊ hợp, vừa ☊ ☊
der Ausgleich ☊ sự gỡ hòa ☊ ☊
der Skilift ☊ cáp treo cho người trượt tuyết ☊ ☊
der Schnorchel ☊ ống thông hơi ☊ ☊
der Taucher ☊ thợ lặn ☊ ☊
schleudern ☊ phóng, ném ☊ ☊
sich beratschlagen ☊ bàn bạc, hỏi ý kiến ☊ ☊
Zeit vergeuden ☊ lãng phí thời gian ☊ ☊
die Show ☊ buổi biểu diễn, show biểu diễn ☊ ☊
die Achterbahn ☊ trò chơi cảm giác mạnh ☊ ☊
der Schluck ☊ hớp, ngụm ☊ ☊
erschrocken ☊ giật mình, hoảng sợ ☊ ☊
der Bademantel ☊ áo choàng tắm ☊ ☊
die Wäscheleine ☊ dây phơi ☊ ☊
die Damenbekleidung ☊ quần áo dành cho nữ ☊ ☊
unverkennbar ☊ khó nhầm lẫn, rõ ràng ☊ ☊
wasserdicht ☊ không thấm nước ☊ ☊
den Mantel zuknöpfen ☊ cài cúc áo choàng ☊ ☊
undurchlässig ☊ không thấm ☊ ☊
das gemütliche Wohnzimmer ☊ căn phòng khách tiện nghi ☊ ☊
die Farbkombination ☊ sự phối màu, sự kết hợp màu ☊ ☊
der Blumentopf ☊ chậu hoa ☊ ☊
der Kinderstuhl ☊ ghế cho trẻ em ☊ ☊
der Stöpsel ☊ cái nút, cái chốt ☊ ☊
belüften ☊ thông gió ☊ ☊
die Wohnung einweihen ☊ khánh thành căn hộ, mở tiệc tân gia ☊ ☊
eine Wohnung einrichten ☊ bài trí căn hộ, bố trí căn hộ ☊ ☊
entwerfen ☊ phác họa ☊ ☊
renovieren ☊ làm mới lại, phục hồi, sửa chữa ☊ ☊
die Renovierungsarbeiten ☊ công việc phục hồi, sửa chữa ☊ ☊
der Schlagzeuger ☊ tay chơi trống ☊ ☊
die Strophe ☊ khổ, đoạn ☊ ☊
der Akkord ☊ sự hợp âm ☊ ☊
der Chor ☊ dàn hợp xướng ☊ ☊
der Violinschlüssel ☊ khóa son ☊ ☊
der Bassschlüssel ☊ khóa fa ☊ ☊
das Blasinstrument ☊ bộ thổi ☊ ☊
das Mikrofon ☊ microphone ☊ ☊
eine Stadt gründen ☊ lập nên một thành phố ☊ ☊
eine Stadt belagern ☊ bao vây một thành phố ☊ ☊
sich verwandeln ☊ biến hóa ☊ ☊
der Werwolf ☊ người chó sói ☊ ☊
der Klotz ☊ khúc, khối ☊ ☊
der Schatz ☊ kho báu ☊ ☊
mittelalterlich ☊ thuộc thời trung cổ ☊ ☊
das Mittelalter ☊ thời trung cổ ☊ ☊
die Erlösung ☊ sự giải thoát ☊ ☊
die Waldlichtung ☊ chỗ rừng thưa cây, chỗ rừng trống ☊ ☊
das Geschwür ☊ ung nhọt ☊ ☊
die Lepra ☊ bệnh phong ☊ ☊
sich impfen lassen ☊ tiêm phòng ☊ ☊
die Impfung ☊ sự tiêm phòng ☊ ☊
die Vorsorgeuntersuchung ☊ xét nghiệm phòng ngừa bệnh ☊ ☊
schwindelig werden ☊ bị chóng mặt ☊ ☊
husten ☊ ho ☊ ☊
heulen ☊ khóc lóc, rên rỉ ☊ ☊
verwesen ☊ thối rữa ☊ ☊
jemanden aufheitern ☊ làm ai đó vui vẻ, làm ai đó hồ hởi ☊ ☊
die Angehörigen verständigen ☊ thông báo với người nhà ☊ ☊
die Chirurgie ☊ khoa phẫu thuật chỉnh hình ☊ ☊
jemanden betäuben ☊ gây mê cho ai đó ☊ ☊
der Wirkstoff ☊ hoạt chất ☊ ☊
der Hoden ☊ tinh hoàn ☊ ☊
das Gelenk ☊ khớp, đốt ☊ ☊
mit dem Auge zwinkern ☊ nháy mắt, chớp mắt ☊ ☊
grauhaarig ☊ tóc hoa râm ☊ ☊
die Hypnose ☊ sự thôi miên ☊ ☊
ersticken ☊ ngạt thở ☊ ☊
abmagern ☊ gầy mòn, hốc hác ☊ ☊
die Luft anhalten ☊ nhịn thở ☊ ☊
das Cholesterin ☊ cholesterol ☊ ☊
unbeweglich ☊ không cử động ☊ ☊
die Schlinge ☊ dây thòng lọng ☊ ☊
etwas bereuen ☊ hối hận về điều gì đó ☊ ☊
unbesiegbar ☊ không thể thắng nổi, vô địch ☊ ☊
entsetzlich ☊ kinh khủng, khủng khiếp, kinh sợ, kinh hoàng ☊ ☊
schadenfroh ☊ hả hê, hân hoan ☊ ☊
unverschämt ☊ không biết ngượng, trơ trẽn ☊ ☊
der Kompromiss ☊ sự thỏa hiệp, sự nhượng bộ ☊ ☊
die Unterstützung ☊ sự ủng hộ ☊ ☊
die Bestechung ☊ sự hối lộ ☊ ☊
unbestreitbar ☊ không thể chối cãi ☊ ☊
Hurra! ☊ hoan hô! ☊ ☊
sabbern ☊ nhỏ dãi, tán chuyện, tán ngẫu ☊ ☊
obszön ☊ khiếm nhã, thô tục ☊ ☊
doof ☊ ngu xuẩn, khờ dại, dại dột ☊ ☊
ein Kind stillen ☊ cho con bú ☊ ☊
der Schwiegervater ☊ bố vợ, bố chồng ☊ ☊
jemanden bevormunden ☊ bảo hộ, bảo trợ ai đó, đỡ đầu ai đó ☊ ☊
jemanden ärgern ☊ chọc tức ai đó ☊ ☊
unbesorgt ☊ vô tư, không lo ngại ☊ ☊
unbekümmert ☊ thờ ơ, không quan tâm ☊ ☊
jemanden beerdigen ☊ chôn cất ai đó ☊ ☊
vererben ☊ cho hưởng thừa kế ☊ ☊
der Weinberg ☊ đồi nho, cánh đồng nho ☊ ☊
die Eiszeit ☊ thời kì băng hà ☊ ☊
der Gletscher ☊ khối băng trôi ☊ ☊
das Korallenriff ☊ mỏm san hô, rạn san hô ☊ ☊
die Luftfeuchtigkeit ☊ độ ẩm không khí ☊ ☊
unbeständiges Wetter ☊ thời tiết dễ thay đổi ☊ ☊
die Abenddämmerung ☊ hoàng hôn ☊ ☊
anbeten ☊ tôn thờ, sùng bái, yêu say đắm, yêu tha thiết ☊ ☊
segnen ☊ ban phúc, phù hộ ☊ ☊
jemanden taufen ☊ rửa tội cho ai đó ☊ ☊
die Reue ☊ sự sám hối, sự ăn năn ☊ ☊
der Brauch ☊ tập quán, phong tục, thói quen ☊ ☊
der Altar ☊ bàn thờ ☊ ☊
der Papst ☊ giáo hoàng ☊ ☊
die Wiedergeburt ☊ sự tái sinh, luân hồi ☊ ☊
widerstehen ☊ chống lại ☊ ☊
unfehlbar ☊ không thể sai lầm ☊ ☊
ketzerisch ☊ dị giáo, không chính thống ☊ ☊
der Prophet ☊ nhà tiên tri, người khởi xướng, giáo chủ hồi giáo ☊ ☊
der Karneval ☊ lễ hội hóa trang, lễ hội carnaval ☊ ☊
Türkei ☊ Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ ☊ ☊
Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika ☊ Hoa Kỳ, Mỹ ☊ ☊
eingeboren ☊ bản xứ, bản địa, thổ dân ☊ ☊
der Widerstandskämpfer ☊ chiến binh chống đối ☊ ☊
das Inferno, die Katastrophe ☊ thảm họa ☊ ☊
der Friedensprozess ☊ diễn biến hòa bình ☊ ☊
plündern ☊ cướp của, hôi của, cướp bóc ☊ ☊
sabotieren ☊ phá hoại ngầm ☊ ☊
sich verteidigen ☊ bảo vệ, phòng thủ ☊ ☊
Nein, ich komme auch aus Vietnam. ☊ Không. Em cũng từ Việt Nam đến. ☊ (Lektion 1, Nr. 7)
Er schwimmt und dann spielt er mit einem Kind Ball. ☊ Anh ấy đi bơi và sau đó chơi bóng với một đứa trẻ. ☊ (Lektion 2, Nr. 12)
Eine Frau kommt zu ihm herüber. Sie fragt: ☊ Một phụ nữ đi tới chỗ anh ấy. Cô ấy hỏi: ☊ (Lektion 2, Nr. 13)
Weißt du, wo die Toilette ist? ☊ Anh có biết nhà vệ sinh ở đâu không? ☊ (Lektion 2, Nr. 14)
Ja, ich habe dort ein schönes Zimmer. ☊ Vâng. Tôi có một phòng tuyệt vời ở đó. ☊ (Lektion 2, Nr. 17)
Nach der Zollkontrolle kann er es nicht mehr tragen. ☊ Sau khi kiếm tra hải quan xong anh ấy không còn sức đế khiêng hành lý. ☊ (Lektion 3, Nr. 23)
Es sind viele Touristen im Terminal. ☊ Có nhiều khách du lịch ở phòng gửi hành lý. ☊ (Lektion 3, Nr. 25)
Alle sprechen unterschiedliche Sprachen. ☊ Họ nói nhiều thứ tiếng khác nhau. ☊ (Lektion 3, Nr. 26)
Tri geht zum Ausgang und verlässt den Flughafen. ☊ Tri đi ra và rời khỏi sân bay. ☊ (Lektion 3, Nr. 27)
Tri möchte mit dem Taxi in die Stadt fahren. ☊ Tri muốn đi Taxi vào thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 4, Nr. 29)
Er fragt eine Dame, wo er eins finden kann. ☊ Anh hỏi một phụ nữ là anh có thế tìm một chiếc Taxi ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 4, Nr. 30)
Es ist viel preiswerter, mit dem Zug zu fahren. ☊ Đi bằng tàu thì rẻ hơn nhiều. ☊ (Lektion 4, Nr. 32)
Am Gleis fragt ein Kind Tri, wann der nächste Zug ankommt. ☊ Tại đường ray, một đứa trẻ hỏi Tri khi nào chuyến tàu tiếp theo đến. ☊ (Lektion 4, Nr. 34)
Eine einfache Fahrkarte in die Stadt bitte. ☊ Làm ơn cho một vé một chiều vào thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 4, Nr. 37)
Tri hat keine Traveller Schecks. ☊ Tri không có séc du lịch. ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 42)
Tri fragt die Frau drinnen: ☊ Tri hỏi người phụ nữ ở trong quầy. ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 45)
Wie ist der Wechselkurs heute? ☊ Tỉ giá ngoại hối hôm nay như thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 46)
Der Kurs ist heute sehr gut. ☊ Tỉ giá hôm nay rất tốt. ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 47)
Tri gibt die Geldscheine und die Münzen in seine Geldbörse und verlässt das Büro. ☊ Tri cho tiền mặt và tiền xu vào ví và rời khỏi văn phòng. ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 49)
Die Kellnerin kommt zu ihm herüber. ☊ Người bồi bàn đến chỗ anh ấy. ☊ (Lektion 6, Nr. 54)
Bitte ein Kännchen schwarzen Tee. ☊ Cho một bình trà đen. ☊ (Lektion 6, Nr. 56)
Möchten Sie auch etwas zu essen? ☊ Anh muốn ăn gì không? ☊ (Lektion 6, Nr. 57)
Haben Sie Sandwiches? ☊ Chị có Sandwich không? ☊ (Lektion 6, Nr. 58)
Nun, ich esse ein Sandwich mit Käse. ☊ Vậy cho tôi Sandwich với pho mát. ☊ (Lektion 6, Nr. 60)
Es gibt ein großes Plakat in der Stadt mit der folgenden Schlagzeile: ☊ Có một tấm áp phích ở trong thành phố với dòng chữ sau: ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 62)
Besichtigungstour durch die Innenstadt. ☊ Chuyến tham quan thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 63)
Zum Beispiel das Stadtzentrum, die Altstadt, Denkmäler und Kirchen. ☊ Ví dụ như trung tâm thành phố, khu phố cố, tượng đài và nhà thờ. ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 65)
Die Reise beginnt jede Stunde am Hauptbahnhof. ☊ Chuyến tham quan khởi hành hàng giờ tại nhà ga trung tâm. ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 66)
Ermäßigungen für Gruppen. ☊ Giảm giá cho đoàn. ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 68)
Guten Abend. Ich suche ein schönes Einzelzimmer. ☊ Chào buổi tối. Tôi tìm một phòng đơn tốt. ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 71)
Kein Problem, wir haben oben reizende Zimmer mit Bad. Ist das okay? ☊ Không thành vấn đề, ở tầng trên chúng tôi có phòng với buồng tắm. Có được không ạ? ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 72)
Sagen Sie, gibt es Fernsehen im Schlafzimmer? ☊ Vây có truyền hình trong phòng ngủ không? ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 74)
Es gibt ungefähr sechzig Programme. ☊ Có khoảng sáu mươi chương trình. ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 76)
Sie haben auch ein Radio und Sie müssen nichts extra dafür bezahlen. ☊ Có cả radio và anh không phải trả thêm tiền. ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 77)
Wunderbar, können Sie mir bitte den Schlüssel geben? ☊ Thật tuyệt, chị làm ơn đưa tôi chìa khóa? ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 78)
Hier ist er. Frühstück können Sie im kleinen Haus gegenüber bekommen. ☊ Dạ đây. Anh có thể ăn sáng trong phòng nhà đối diện. ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 79)
Das ist wahr, aber es gibt keinen Speck. ☊ Đúng vậy, nhưng không có thịt hun khói. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 83)
Oh, damit kann ich leben. ☊ Nhưng cũng không sao. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 84)
Ich esse nicht sehr häufig Fleisch. ☊ Anh không có ăn thịt thường. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 85)
Weißt du, ich arbeite in einem Büro und esse deshalb meistens leichte Gerichte. ☊ Em biết không, anh làm việc ở văn phòng và vì vậy thường ăn những món nhẹ. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 86)
Kann ich hier auch zu Mittag und zu Abend essen? ☊ Em có thế ăn trưa và ăn tối ở đây không? ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 88)
Ich glaube, dass du das nicht kannst, aber es gibt eine nette Gaststätte, nicht weit von hier. ☊ Anh nghĩ là không, nhưng mā có một cái quán ăn ngon ở gần đây. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 89)
Die Wettervorhersage ☊ Dự báo thời tiết ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 92)
Tri ist zurück in seinem Hotelzimmer. ☊ Tri quay lại phòng khách sạn. ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 93)
Er schaut sich die Wettervorhersage an und denkt: ☊ Anh ấy xem dự báo thời tiết và nghĩ: ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 94)
Gestern war das Wetter wirklich schön und heute ist es auch warm. ☊ Hôm qua thời tiết thật là đẹp và hôm nay trời cũng ấm. ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 95)
Und hier ist die Wettervorhersage für morgen. ☊ Và bây giờ là bản tin dự báo thời tiết cho ngày mai. ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 97)
Morgens wird es etwas nebelig sein, aber dann wird es sonnig bei 26 Grad Celsius sein. ☊ Buối sáng có sương mù, sau đó trời nắng khoảng 26 độ. ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 98)
Die Luft wird feucht sein. ☊ Không khí ẩm ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 100)
In der Stadt verirrt ☊ Bị lạc trong thành phố ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 101)
Tri macht einen Spaziergang durch das Stadtzentrum. ☊ Tri đi dạo qua trung tâm thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 102)
Nach einer Weile stellt er fest, dass er sich verlaufen hat. ☊ Sau một hồi anh ta nhận ra mình đã bị lạc đường. ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 103)
Kein Problem, ich werde einen Blick auf meine Karte werfen. ☊ Không sao, mình sẽ xem bản đồ. ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 104)
Aber Tri kann die Karte nicht finden, sie ist nicht in seinen Taschen. ☊ Nhưng Tri không tìm thấy bản đồ. Nó không nằm trong túi. ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 105)
Tri spricht mit einem jungen Mann. ☊ Tri hỏi một người đàn ông trẻ ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 106)
Entschuldigen Sie, können Sie mir bitte erklären, wo das Hotel Zentral ist? ☊ Xin lỗi, anh làm ơn chỉ cho tôi khách sạn Zentral ở đâu được không? ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 107)
Das ist sehr einfach. Wissen Sie, wo der Markt ist? ☊ Đơn giản thôi. Anh có biết chợ nằm ở đâu không? ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 108)
Ja, weiß ich, er ist in der Nähe der Kathedrale. ☊ Có, tôi biết, nó ở gần nhà thờ lớn. ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 109)
Im Esszimmer ☊ Trong phòng ăn ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 111)
Tri ist zurück und trifft Trang im Esszimmer des Gasthauses. ☊ Tri quay lại và gặp Trang trong phòng ăn của nhà nghỉ. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 112)
Möchten Sie die Speisekarte? ☊ Em có muốn xem thực đơn không? ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 114)
Das ist eine gute Idee, ich mag auch ein Menü, aber ich bevorzuge ein vegetarisches. ☊ í tưởng hay đó, anh cũng thích ăn theo suất, nhưng suất ăn chay thì thích hơn. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 116)
Tri erhält eine hausgemachte vegetarische Pizza und Trang Fisch und Pommes Frites. ☊ Tri nhận món Pizza chay do quán tự làm còn Trang thi nhận món cá và khoai tây rán. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 119)
Ich freue mich auf den Nachtisch. ☊ Anh đang chờ món tráng miệng. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 121)
Warte, ich hole dir eine Serviette. ☊ Chờ chút, anh đi lấy tờ khăn giấy. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 123)
Tri liebt es, Sport zu treiben. Er könnte ohne sportliche Aktivitäten nicht leben. ☊ Tri thích luyện tập thế thao. Anh ấy không thế sống nếu thiếu những hoạt động thế thao. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 126)
Leute brauchen Sport, um gesund zu bleiben und sich fit zu fühlen. ☊ Mọi người cần luyện tập thế thao đế giữ gìn sức khoẻ và luôn khoẻ mạnh. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 129)
Das Zentrum ist im Außenbezirk der Stadt. ☊ Trung tâm nằm ở ngoại ô thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 131)
Ein Ort für Sie und alle Ihre Freunde. ☊ Một địa chỉ dành cho bạn và cho cả bạn của bạn. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 132)
Im Winter bieten wir auch Eishockey an. ☊ Vào mùa đông chúng tôi có cả môn hockey trên băng. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 134)
Wenn Sie interessiert sind, fragen Sie einfach einen unserer Trainer, er wird Ihnen jede Frage beantworten. ☊ Nếu quan tâm, xin liên hệ với huấn luyện viên của chúng tôi, anh ấy sẽ trả lời mọi câu hỏi của các bạn. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 136)
Zu Hause ist Tris Kühlschrank leer. ☊ Tủ lạnh ở nhà Tri trống không. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 138)
Zuerst wollte er Fisch und Pommes Frites machen, aber nun plant er, eine griechische Spezialität zu kochen. ☊ Lúc đầu, anh ấy muốn làm món cá và khoai tây chiên, nhưng bây giờ anh ấy lại lên kế hoạch nấu món đặc sản Hy Lạp. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 141)
Für den griechischen Salat: Olivenöl, Salat, Salatdressing, Essig, Käse. ☊ Cho món salat Hy Lạp: dầu ô-liu, rau salat, nước trộn salat, dấm, pho-mát. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 143)
Für die Fischsuppe: Garnelen, Lachs, Miesmuscheln, Thunfisch, Meeresfrüchte, Reis. ☊ Cho món súp cá: tôm, cá hồi, sò, cá thu, các loại hải sản, gạo. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 144)
Für das Hauptgericht: Kräuter, Lamm, Geflügel, Huhn, Rindfleisch, Steak, Gemüse, gebackene Bohnen. ☊ Cho món chính: rau thơm, thịt cừu, thịt gia cầm, thịt gà, thịt bò,beaf steak, rau xanh, đậu phộng rang. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 145)
Für den Nachtisch: Schokolade, Plätzchen, Süßigkeiten, Kuchen, Schlagsahne, Eiscreme, Apfelkuchen. ☊ Cho món tráng miệng: sô-cô-la, bánh giáng sinh, kẹo, bánh ngọt, kem sữa, cà-rem, bánh táo. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 146)
Saft und Milchprodukte: Apfelsaft, Fruchtsaft, Mineralwasser, Milchshake, heiße Schokolade. ☊ Nước trái cây và sữa: nước táo, nước trái cây, nước khoáng, sữa khuấy, sô-cô-la nóng. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 148)
Zum Frühstück: Honig, Toast, Butter, Joghurt, Ananas, Eier, Brötchen, Pfannkuchen, Mehl, Ahornsirup. ☊ Cho bữa sáng: mật ong, bánh mì nướng, bơ, ja-ua, trái thơm, trứng, bánh mì, bánh trứng chiên, bột mì, si-rô. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 149)
Das muss genug sein für die nächsten paar Monate. ☊ Nó đủ cho vài tháng tới. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 152)
Deshalb benötigt er zu Hause immer eine Menge Nahrungsmittel, selbst wenn das viel kostet. ☊ Vì vậy anh ấy luôn trữ nhiều đồ ăn trong nhà, cho dù rất tốn kém. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 154)
Tri kocht für Trang ☊ Tri nấu cho Trang ăn ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 155)
Sie lebt in der gleichen Stadt wie Tri. ☊ Cô ấy sống cùng thành phố với Tri. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 157)
Tri und Trang spielen Schach. ☊ Tri và Trang chơi cờ. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 159)
Sie unterhalten sich über unterschiedliche Länder und Kulturen. ☊ Họ trò chuyện về những đất nước và các nền văn hóa khác nhau. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 160)
Dieser Abend ist für beide so nett gewesen, dass sie sich entscheiden, dieses Treffen jede Woche zu wiederholen. ☊ Buối tối hôm nay thật tuyệt vời đến nỗi họ quyết định gặp nhau hàng tuần. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 161)
Und jede Woche wollen sie sich mit dem Kochen abwechseln. ☊ Và mỗi tuần họ muốn thay phiên nhau nấu ăn. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 162)
Nein, danke. Ich werde das morgen tun. ☊ Không cần đâu. Mai anh sẽ làm. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 166)
Das Apartment ☊ Căn phòng ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 167)
Tri und Trang sprechen über Tris Apartment. ☊ Tri và Trang nói chuyện về căn phòng của Tri. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 168)
Sie ist wegen der großen Fenster sehr hell. ☊ Do có cửa sổ rộng nên mọi thứ sáng sủa hơn. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 170)
Deine Wohnung ist toll, alles ist darin so freundlich, nicht wie in dem grauen Wohnheim, in dem ich lebe. ☊ Nhà của anh thật tuyệt. Mọi thứ trông rất gần gũi, không như ở khu tập thế tối thui nơi em đang ở. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 172)
Ich würde auch eine Wohnung bevorzugen. ☊ Em thích một căn hộ hơn. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 173)
Ich hasse die kleine schmutzige Küche und den grauen Keller des Wohnheims, aber das macht nichts. ☊ Em không thích cái bếp nhỏ bẩn thỉu và cái hầm tối của khu tập thế, nhưng không sao. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 175)
Lass uns jetzt auf ein Taxi warten. ☊ Bây giờ chúng ta chờ một chiếc Taxi. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 177)
Tri wollte nie nach Hô Chí Minh, aber Trang ist dort aufgewachsen. ☊ Tri không bao giờ muốn đến thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, nhưng Trang đã lớn lên ở đó. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 179)
Tri denkt, dass Hô Chí Minh solch eine graue, schreckliche und langweilige Stadt ist. ☊ Tri cho rằng thành phố Hồ Chí Minh là một thành phố khủng khiếp và buồn tẻ. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 180)
Zusammen gehen sie durch die Altstadt. ☊ Họ cùng vào khu phố. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 182)
Dies ist der Ort, wo ich die meiste Zeit verbracht habe, als ich jung war. ☊ Đây là nơi em sống khi còn nhỏ. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 183)
Eine Kunstgalerie? ☊ Một phòng triến lãm nghệ thuật? ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 184)
Sie saß immer im Aufenthaltsraum und schrieb Geschichten über die Künstler. ☊ Cô hay ngồi trong căn phòng này và viết truyện về các nghệ sĩ. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 186)
Aber wenn du mehr Informationen möchtest, kannst du einen Blick in den Reiseführer werfen. ☊ Nhưng nếu anh muốn biết nhiều thông tin hơn thì có thế xem sách hướng dẫn. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 188)
Entschuldige, aber ich bevorzuge eine Besichtigungstour. ☊ Xin lỗi, nhưng em thích đi tham quan hơn. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 192)
Aber jetzt werden die Räume vermietet, und es gibt darin viele Rechtsanwaltsbüros. ☊ Nhưng bây giờ nó được cho thuê và có nhiều văn phòng luật sư ở đó. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 196)
Tri schreibt seinem Bruder einen Brief ☊ Tri viết thư cho anh trai. ☊ (Lektion 18, Nr. 198)
Ich habe dich jetzt seit so langer Zeit nicht gesehen. ☊ Đã lâu em không gặp anh. ☊ (Lektion 18, Nr. 200)
Gestern war ich mit Trang in Hô Chí Minh. ☊ Hôm qua, em cùng với Trang thăm thành phố Hồ Chí Minh. ☊ (Lektion 18, Nr. 201)
Dann haben wir viel Zeit, uns über unsere Gedanken und neue Ideen zu unterhalten. ☊ Lúc đó chúng ta sẽ có nhiều thời gian hơn để nói chuyện về những kỷ niệm và về những ý tưởng mới. ☊ (Lektion 18, Nr. 204)
Ich muss dir auch die Bilder aus dem Urlaub zeigen. ☊ Em muốn cho anh xem những bức ảnh chụp trong kỳ nghỉ. ☊ (Lektion 18, Nr. 205)
Ich hoffe, dass mit Oma alles in Ordnung ist. ☊ Em hy vọng là bà vẫn khoẻ. ☊ (Lektion 18, Nr. 206)
Tri klebt eine Briefmarke auf den Brief und verlässt seine Wohnung. ☊ Tri dán tem lên bao thư và ra khỏi nhà. ☊ (Lektion 18, Nr. 208)
Deshalb ist er immer aufgeregt, wenn er Auto fährt. ☊ Vì vậy anh ấy vẫn luôn hồi hộp khi lái xe ô-tô. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 211)
Er weiß nicht, welchen Treibstoff sein Auto benötigt. ☊ Anh không biết là ô-tô cần loại xăng nào. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 215)
Er fragt den Tankwart. ☊ Anh ấy hỏi người bán xăng. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 216)
Lassen Sie mich den Tank sehen. Ich denke, Sie brauchen bleifreies Benzin. ☊ Đế tôi xem bình xăng. Chắc là anh cần loại xăng không chì. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 218)
Wirklich? Was ist passiert? ☊ Thật không? Chuyện gì xảy ra vậy? ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 221)
Ich weiß es nicht genau. ☊ Tôi không biết rõ. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 222)
Ich sah sogar die Feuerwehr. ☊ Tôi còn nhìn thấy cả xe cứu hỏa. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 224)
Ich hoffe, es ist niemand gestorben. ☊ Tôi hy vọng là không ai bị chết. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 225)
Nachdem er eine Parklücke gefunden hat, geht Tri zur Abflughalle. ☊ Sau khi tìm thấy chỗ đậu xe thì Tri đi vào phòng chờ. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 228)
Er weiß nicht, wie lange er bei seinem Bruder bleiben möchte. ☊ Anh ấy không biết là mình sẽ ở chỗ anh trai bao lâu. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 229)
Er fragt die Frau, die am Ticketschalter arbeitet, nach dem günstigsten Weg zu fliegen. ☊ Anh ấy hỏi người phụ nữ đang làm việc ở quầy bán vé về đường bay rẻ nhất. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 231)
Das wäre trampen. ☊ Thì đi nhờ xe. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 233)
Ich bevorzuge einen Fenstersitz. ☊ Tôi thích gần cửa số hơn. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 238)
Raucher oder Nichtraucher? ☊ Hút thuốc hay không hút thuốc? ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 239)
Nichtraucher. Rauchen ist zu teuer. ☊ Không hút thuốc. Hút thuốc thì tốn kém lắm. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 240)
Sie brauchen keinen Anschlussflug. ☊ Anh không cần chuyến bay nối tiếp. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 244)
Er ist wegen des kalten Wetters ein wenig niedergeschlagen. Er ruft Trang an. ☊ Anh ấy ngã gục do trời lạnh. Anh ấy gọi điện cho Trang. ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 248)
Möchtest du mit mir in die Stadt kommen? ☊ Em có muốn cùng anh vào phố không? ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 251)
Sie möchte dort ein Kleid anprobieren, das sie auf einer Modenschau gesehen hat. ☊ Cô ấy muốn mặc thử một cái váy, cái mà cô ấy đã nhìn thấy trong chương trình biếu diễn thời trang. ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 254)
Schau dir dieses Kleid an. Es ist fantastisch. Denkst du, es würde mir passen? ☊ Anh xem cái váy xem. Nó thật tuyệt. Anh thấy nó có hợp với em không? ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 255)
Nein, es ist langweilig. Versuche dieses blaue Hemd, das wird dir stehen. ☊ Không, nó trông thường quá. Anh thử cái áo sơ mi xanh này đi, sẽ hợp với anh hơn. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 260)
Und du benötigst eine neue Brille, dann siehst du, dass dieses Hemd nichts für dich ist. ☊ Và anh cần một cặp kiếng mới. Anh xem đấy, cái áo này không hợp với anh. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 262)
Aber ich möchte mich auch wohl fühlen. ☊ Nhưng anh muốn mặc thoải mái. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 264)
Sie würden zu meinem neuen Rock passen. ☊ Nó thật hợp với cái váy ngắn mới của em. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 266)
Ich kann die Sandalen nicht mehr tragen, es ist zu kalt. ☊ Em không thế đi xăng-đan nữa,vì trời lạnh quá. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 267)
Ich möchte diese Schuhe und ich brauche auch neue Strümpfe und Strumpfhosen für den Winter. ☊ Em muốn đôi giày này và em cũng cần đôi tất dài và quần tất mới cho mùa đông này. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 268)
Diese Schuhe stehen dir gut. ☊ Đôi giày này hợp với em đó. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 269)
Sie entscheiden sich, zu Abend zu essen. ☊ Họ quyết định đi ăn tối. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 276)
Magst du es gut durch gebraten? ☊ Anh muốn chiên kỹ không? ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 279)
Nein, ich mag es medium, mit vielen Gewürzen und Senf. ☊ Không, anh muốn chín tái thôi, thêm nhiều gia vị và mù tạc. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 280)
Ich tue immer Salz und Pfeffer drauf, aber ich mag es nicht zu würzig. ☊ Em luôn rắc muối và tiêu lên trên, nhưng em không thích quá nhiều gia vị. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 281)
Ein Freund von mir isst es immer roh. ☊ Người bạn của anh ăn không cần gia vị. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 282)
Wir können Reis kochen oder machen gebackene Kartoffeln und gebratenes Fleisch oder Fisch. ☊ Chúng ta có thể nấu cơm hay làm món khoai tây chiên với thịt hay cá chiên. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 285)
Hast du eine Schüssel? ☊ Em có cái tô nào không? ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 288)
Wir müssen nur zur Metzgerei gehen. ☊ Chúng ta chỉ phải mua thịt thôi. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 290)
Tri ist so aufgeregt, seinen Bruder in Berlin zu besuchen. ☊ Tri hồi hộp đi thăm anh trai mình ở Berlin. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 292)
Sein Gepäck ist größer, als es im letzten Urlaub war: Er möchte mehr Sachen mitnehmen. ☊ Va-li của anh còn to hơn cả va-li trong kì nghỉ vừa qua. Anh ấy muốn mang nhiều đồ hơn. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 294)
Er hat viele Andenken für seinen Bruder und seine Freunde gekauft. ☊ Anh ấy mua rất nhiều quà làm kỷ niệm cho anh trai và bạn bè. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 295)
Er ging auch zum Flohmarkt, um einige lustige Sachen zu kaufen. ☊ Anh ấy cũng đến chợ trời đế mua vài món đồ lạ. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 297)
Er ruft Trang an: ☊ Anh ấy gọi điện cho Trang. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 298)
Hallo Trang, ich bin so aufgeregt. ☊ Chào Trang, anh đang rất hồi hộp. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 299)
Ich kann nicht entscheiden, was ich mitnehmen soll. ☊ Anh không biết là nên mang theo đồ gì. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 300)
Ich denke, dass mein Bruder mein Reiseführer sein wird. ☊ Anh nghĩ rằng, anh trai của anh sẽ là người hướng dẫn cho anh. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 305)
Der Ring für Trang ☊ Chiếc nhẫn dành cho Trang ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 312)
Tri, hier ist nochmal Trang. Könntest du mir bitte einen Gefallen tun? ☊ Tri, em Trang đây. Anh có thế làm giúp em một việc được không? ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 314)
Es gibt einen sehr netten Juwelier in Berlin. Meine Oma arbeitet dort. ☊ Có một tiệm kim hoàn rất tốt ở Berlin. Bà em làm việc ở đó. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 315)
Sie haben preiswerten Silber- und Goldschmuck. ☊ Họ có những đồ trang sức bằng vàng bạc giá phải chăng. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 316)
Könntest du mir eine Halskette oder Ohrringe mitbringen? ☊ Anh có thế lấy giúp em một sợi dây chuyền hay bông tai được không? ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 317)
Sie wollte ihn mir immer geben, aber sie ist zu ängstlich, ihn zu senden. ☊ Bà đã luôn muốn cho em, nhưng bà sợ gửi nó đi. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 320)
Könntest du bitte den Ring mitnehmen und ihn mir geben? ☊ Anh có thế lấy chiếc nhẫn cho em được không? ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 322)
Ja, sicher. Das kann ich tun. Gib mir einfach die Adresse des Geschäfts. ☊ Tất nhiên là được. Việc đó anh làm được. Em đưa cho anh địa chỉ cửa hàng đi. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 323)
Beim Juwelier ☊ Ở tiệm kim hoàn ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 324)
Tri lief durch die ganze Stadt, bevor er die Adresse des Juweliers fand. ☊ Tri dạo quanh toàn bộ thành phố, trước khi anh ấy tìm thấy địa chỉ cửa tiệm kim hoàn. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 326)
Es war ein sehr kleines Geschäft im Außenbezirk der Stadt. ☊ Đó là một cửa hàng rất nhỏ nằm ở ngoại ô thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 327)
Trangs Großmutter ist eine alte, aber vitale Frau. Sie öffnet die Tür. ☊ Bà của Trang đã già nhưng còn khoẻ mạnh. Bà ra mở cửa. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 328)
Trang erzählte mir, dass Sie kommen würden, um den Ring zu holen. ☊ Trang đã kế cho tôi rằng anh đến đế lấy chiếc nhẫn. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 330)
Ja, sie erklärte mir, dass der Ring in guten Händen sein würde, wenn Sie ihn mitnehmen würden. ☊ Ừh, nó nói với tôi là sẽ không sao khi đưa nhẫn cho anh. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 335)
Tri konnte nicht in seine Augen sehen. ☊ Tri không thế tin vào mắt mình. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 343)
Tri schrie sofort: Geben Sie den Ring zurück oder ich rufe die Polizei! ☊ Tri ngay lập tức la lên: Trả lại tôi chiếc nhẫn hoặc là tôi gọi cảnh sát. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 345)
Er musste Trang anrufen und ihr erklären, was passiert ist. ☊ Anh ấy gọi điện cho Trang và giải thích chuyện gì đã xảy ra. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 348)
Er schaute in seinem Adressbuch nach, um ihre Telefonnummer zu finden. ☊ Anh kiếm số điện thoại của Trang trong sổ địa chỉ. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 349)
Tri ging zur nächsten Straße und entschied sich, zur Wohnung seines Bruders zu trampen. ☊ Tri đi đến con đường kế tiếp và quyết định đi nhờ xe đến nhà anh trai. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 358)
Er hob vorsichtig seinen Daumen und wartete auf einen Fahrer. ☊ Anh ấy giơ ngón tay cái lên và chờ một tài xế. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 359)
Kann ich Sie ein Stück mitnehmen? ☊ Tôi có thế chở anh một đoạn không? ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 361)
Ich kenne die Richtung nicht. ☊ Tôi không biết hướng đó. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 363)
Zusammen finden wir es. ☊ Chúng ta sẽ tìm ra thôi. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 365)
Wollen Sie etwas Mineralwasser oder Limonade? ☊ Anh có muốn uống nước khoáng hay nước chanh không? ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 366)
Sie müssen diesen Kartoffelsalat probieren. Er ist wirklich gut. ☊ Anh phải ăn thử salat khoai tây.Nó ngon lắm đấy. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 368)
Können Sie bitte die Flasche schließen? ☊ Anh làm ơn đóng cái chai lại được không? ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 370)
Sie sollten besser auf die Straße schauen. ☊ Nhưng chị nên nhìn đường thì hơn. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 372)
Okay, haben Sie eine Karte? ☊ OK, chị có bản đồ không? ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 375)
Nach einer halben Stunde fanden sie schließlich Kreuzberg. ☊ Sau nửa tiếng đồng hồ, cuối cùng họ đã tìm thấy Kreuzberg. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 379)
Tris Bruder erwartete ihn bereits. ☊ Anh của Tri đang chờ sẵn. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 380)
Er stellt viele Müllbehälter in jedem Raum des Zentrums auf. ☊ Anh ấy đặt nhiều thùng rác ở các phòng của trung tâm. ☊ (Lektion 30, Nr. 389)
In jedem Raum ist ein Müllbehälter für Papier, einer für Plastik, einer für Glas und einer für den Rest. ☊ Trong mỗi phòng có một thùng dành cho giấy, một thùng dành cho bao nilon, một thùng dành cho chai thủy tinh và một thùng dành cho các loại rác còn lại. ☊ (Lektion 30, Nr. 391)
Er hofft, dass die Kunden die Sachen trennen, die sie wegwerfen. ☊ Anh ấy hy vọng khách hàng sẽ phân loại rác khi họ vứt. ☊ (Lektion 30, Nr. 392)
Sie möchten sich eine Stunde, bevor die Party beginnt, in einem Restaurant treffen. ☊ Họ muốn gặp nhau ở nhà hàng một tiếng trước khi bữa tiệc bắt đầu. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 395)
Sie versucht ihn anzurufen, um ihm zu sagen, dass er es mitbringen soll. ☊ Cô ấy cố gọi điện cho anh ấy đế nói anh ấy nhớ mang nó theo. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 397)
Sie wählt seine Nummer, aber es tutet nicht. ☊ Cô ấy bấm số, nhưng không được. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 398)
Jedesmal wenn ich mein Mobiltelefon benutzen möchte, ist die Karte leer! ☊ Cứ mỗi lần cô ấy muốn dùng điện thoại di động là thẻ hết tiền. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 399)
Sie schaut sich nach einer Telefonzelle um, aber es ist keine hier. ☊ Cô ấy nhìn quanh tìm một máy trạm điện thoại, nhưng ở đây không có cái nào. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 400)
Sie fragt einen Taxifahrer: ☊ Cô ấy hỏi một người lái xe Taxi: ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 401)
Entschuldigen Sie, ich suche die nächste Telefonzelle. ☊ Xin lỗi, tôi muốn tìm một trạm điện thoại ở gần đây. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 402)
Wissen Sie, wo eine ist? ☊ Anh có biết ở đâu có không? ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 403)
Trang geht zum Postamt, um die Telefonzelle zu benutzen. ☊ Trang đến bưu điện đế gọi điện thoại. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 406)
Sie steckt ihre Telefonkarte hinein und hebt den Hörer ab, aber das Telefon funktioniert nicht. ☊ Cô ấy nhét thẻ điện thoại vào và nhấc ống nghe lên, nhưng điện thoại không hoạt động. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 407)
Jetzt sieht sie das Zeichen: Außer Betrieb. ☊ Bây giờ cô ấy nhìn thấy dòng chữ: Máy hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 408)
Sie versucht eine andere Telefonzelle, aber jetzt kann sie nur auf den Anrufbeantworter sprechen. ☊ Cô ấy thử sang phòng điện thoại khác, nhưng bây giờ cô ấy chỉ có thế nói vào máy trả lời tự động thôi. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 409)
Ich habe es auf deinem Tisch neben den Blumen vergessen. ☊ Em đã đế quên nó ở trên bàn cạnh bó hoa. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 411)
Nach diesem Anruf geht sie langsam zum Restaurant. ☊ Sau khi gọi điện thoại Trang từ từ đi đến nhà hàng. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 412)
Er küsst sie auf die Wange. ☊ Anh ấy hôn lên má Trang. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 414)
Hallo Trang, kuck, was ich für dich habe! Du hast das Geburtstagsgeschenk vergessen. ☊ Chào Trang, xem anh có gì cho em này. Em đã đế quên quà sinh nhật. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 415)
Vielen Dank. Du bist so clever. ☊ Cám ơn anh. Anh thật là thông minh. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 416)
Plötzlich hörten Sie jemanden, der nach Hilfe schrie. ☊ Bỗng dưng họ nghe tiếng người nào đó kêu cứu. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 420)
Erzählen Sie uns die ganze Geschichte! ☊ Ông hãy kế cho chúng cháu nghe toàn bộ câu chuyện. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 425)
Sie verteilten sich im ganzen Haus, im Wohnzimmer, im Erdgeschoss, überall. ☊ Họ chạy toán loạn ở trong nhà, ở phòng khách, ở tầng trệt, khắp mọi nơi. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 428)
Und dann war da dieser tapfere Feuerwehrmann. ☊ Và sau đó lính cứu hỏa đến. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 430)
Er half jedem heraus und die Leute, die sich verletzt haben, sind jetzt im Krankenhaus. ☊ Họ giúp mọi người thoát ra và những người bị thương thì bây giờ đang ở trong bệnh viện. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 431)
Nein, ich bin unverletzt. Ich stehe nur unter Schock. ☊ Không, tôi không bị thương. Chỉ bị sốc thôi. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 433)
Er entscheidet sich, Trang in der Apotheke zu besuchen, um sich zu informieren. ☊ Anh ấy quyết định đến thăm Trang ở hiệu thưốc đế hỏi thông tin. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 437)
Empfängnisverhütungsmittel wie Kondome oder die Pille sind im zweiten Fach. ☊ Dụng cụ phòng tránh thai như bao cao su hoặc thuốc tránh thai thì ở ngăn thứ hai. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 442)
Ich würde ins Grippefach kucken und dir Aspirin geben. ☊ Em tìm ngăn cho bệnh cảm và lấy cho anh thuốc Aspirin. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 445)
Wenn deine Backen rot und dein Kopf warm wären, würde ich dir ein Thermometer geben. ☊ Nếu má anh đỏ và đầu sốt thì em cặp nhiệt kế cho anh. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 447)
Möglicherweise hättest du eine Magenverstimmung oder eine Vergiftung. ☊ Có thế là anh có vấn đề với dạ dày hoặc bị ngộ độc. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 450)
Ich würde dir keine Pillen oder Antibiotikum geben. ☊ Em sẽ không đưa thuốc cho anh. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 451)
Sie haben Sonnenbrand und brauchen Sonnencreme oder sie haben eine Allergie. ☊ Họ bị cháy nắng và cần kem chống nắng hoặc bị dị ứng. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 453)
Einige Leute haben eine Verletzung oder eine Wunde und verlieren Blut. ☊ Một vài người bị thương hoặc trầy xước và mất máu. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 454)
Die beiden sitzen in Trangs Wohnzimmer und denken darüber nach, was sie heute Nachmittag tun könnten. ☊ Cả hai ngồi trong phòng khách nhà Trang và đang nghĩ chiều nay họ nên làm gì. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 457)
Ich kann mich nicht mal dran erinnern, wann wir das letzte Mal da waren. ☊ Anh không nhớ được lần trước là phim gì. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 459)
Der letzte Film, den wir sahen, war über diesen Prinzen in Indien. ☊ Bộ phim lần đó chúng ta xem là về hoàng tử ở Ấn Độ. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 460)
Er musste gegen seine Eltern, die Königin und den König kämpfen, um die Frau zu heiraten, die er liebt. ☊ Anh ấy đã phải chống lại bố mẹ, nhà vua và hoàng hậu, đế cưới người phụ nữ mà anh ấy yêu. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 461)
Meiner Meinung nach war sie hässlich. ☊ Theo anh thì cô ấy xấu hoắc. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 463)
Ja, jetzt erinnere ich mich. ☊ À, bây giờ thì em nhớ rồi. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 464)
Wir können ins Internet schauen und zwei Sitze reservieren. ☊ Chúng ta có thế lên mạng và đặt hai chỗ. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 466)
Er hat bereits graues Haar! ☊ Anh ta có tóc hoa râm rồi. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 468)
Nein, er ist dunkelhaarig, elegant und sehr hübsch. ☊ Không, anh ta tóc màu đen, rất lịch thiệp và đáng yêu. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 469)
Was ist mit dem Western? ☊ Phim cao bồi viễn Tây được không? ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 472)
Er ist vollständig ausgebucht. ☊ Nó bị đặt hết chỗ rồi. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 473)
Gibt es noch Plätze für den Zeichentrickfilm? ☊ Vẫn còn chỗ cho phim hoạt hình chứ? ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 474)
Auch nicht. ☊ Cũng không. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 475)
Ich habe eine bessere Idee: Wir könnten ins Theater gehen. ☊ Em có ý này hay hơn: chúng ta đi xem hát đi. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 477)
Das ist eine sehr gute Idee. Ich gehe sowieso lieber ins Theater. ☊ í hay đó. Dù sao anh vẫn thích đi nhà hát hơn. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 478)
Lan ist fünfeinhalb Jahre alt und ein bisschen dick. ☊ Lan năm tuối rưỡi và hơi béo. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 483)
Kim ist bereits sieben Jahre alt und geht zur Grundschule. ☊ Kim đã bảy tuối và học tiểu học. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 484)
Normalerweise geht sie zum Spielplatz mit ihnen, aber heute regnet es, also bleibt sie zu Hause. ☊ Bình thường thì cô ấy cùng lũ trẻ đến sân chơi, nhưng hôm nay trời mưa, nên cô ấy ở nhà. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 485)
Sie kocht eine Kindermahlzeit und legt alle Spielsachen auf den Fußboden. ☊ Cô ấy nấu ăn cho bọn trẻ và đế tất cả đồ chơi lên sàn nhà. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 486)
Er hat eine ganze Stadt für die Katzen aufgebaut. ☊ Cậu ta xây cả một thành phố cho mèo. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 489)
Die Stadt ist voll von Mäusen, Ratten und Vögeln, damit die Katzen Nahrung haben. ☊ Thành phố có đầy chuột nhắt, chuột cống và chim, đế mèo có thức ăn. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 490)
Nam spielt immer, dass ihre Tier-Spielzeuge zur Schule gehen müssen. ☊ Nam luôn chơi trò dạy học cho những con thú của mình. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 491)
Die Schweine bringen Kühen und Hunden bei, wie man die Computer benutzt. ☊ Những chú heo dạy những chú bò và chó về cách sử dụng máy tính. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 492)
Ich war in jedem Sportgeschäft in dieser Stadt. ☊ Em đã xem tất cả các cửa hàng thể thao trong thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 500)
Nein, ich weiß, in welcher Farbe ich sie möchte! Rate! ☊ Thôi, em biết em thích màu nào rồi. Anh đoán đi. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 511)
Fast. Ich nehme gemischte Farben. Schwarz und Rot! ☊ Gần đúng. Em lấy màu hỗn hợp. Đen và đỏ. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 514)
Ich bekomme eine Rechnung. ☊ Em sẽ nhận một hóa đơn. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 517)
Trang hat ein nettes Apartment in der Stadtmitte gefunden. ☊ Trang đã tìm thấy một căn hộ rất tốt ở giữa thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 519)
Tri möchte sie in ihrer neuen Wohnung besuchen, aber er kennt den Weg nicht. ☊ Tri muốn thăm căn phòng mới của Trang, nhưng anh ấy không biết đường. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 520)
Trang erklärt ihm den Weg am Telefon. ☊ Trang chỉ đường cho anh ấy qua điện thoại. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 521)
Und dann steigst du am botanischen Garten aus. ☊ Và sau đó anh xuống xe ở vườn hoa. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 525)
Jetzt musst du geradeaus gehen, und dann die zweite, nein, die dritte Straße links. ☊ Sau đó anh đi thắng và đến đường thứ hai, à không, đuờng thứ ba thì rẽ trái. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 526)
Gibt es keinen einfacheren und schnelleren Weg, um zu dir zu gelangen? ☊ Không có đường nào đơn giản hơn và nhanh hơn đế đến chỗ em sao? ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 529)
Nur wenn du Flügel hättest. ☊ Chỉ khi anh có cánh thôi. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 530)
Nimm einfach eine Studentenfahrkarte. Sie kostet ein Euro siebzig. ☊ Anh hãy mua vé một chiều dành cho sinh viên. Nó giá một Euro bảy mươi xu. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 533)
Ich denke, dass ich alles finde. Sonst rufe ich dich an. ☊ Anh nghĩ là sẽ tìm được, nếu không anh sẽ gọi điện cho em. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 534)
Sie wünscht, es wäre Sommer. Tri besucht sie. ☊ Trang tưởng tượng, bây giờ đang mùa hè. Tri sẽ đến chơi với cô. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 538)
Hallo Trang, schönes Wetter! ☊ Chào Trang, thời tiết thật đẹp. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 539)
So können wir es uns bequem machen. ☊ Như vậy sẽ vui hơn. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 542)
Du hast mich davor gerettet, depressiv zu werden. ☊ Anh đã cứu em khỏi sự buồn chán. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 544)
Welchen Film möchtest du sehen? ☊ Anh muốn xem phim gì không? ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 545)
Ich glaube nicht, dass mein Lieblingsfilm gerade im Fernsehen läuft. ☊ Em nghĩ là, phim em thích thì không có chiếu trên ti vi. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 546)
Nein, ich möchte eine Spielshow oder einen richtigen Film sehen. ☊ Thôi ,em chỉ muốn xem chương trình trò chơi giải trí hoặc một bộ phim thôi. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 549)
Hast du das Programm hier? ☊ Vậy em có lịch chương trình ở đây không? ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 550)
Oh, die Seifenoper ist eine Wiederholung von gestern. ☊ ồ, chương trình ca nhạc này phát lại của ngày hôm qua. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 553)
Gibt es sonst nichts im Fernsehen? ☊ Không có gì khác trên Ti vi nữa à? ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 554)
Tri steht unter einem riesigen Baum, damit er nicht so nass wird. ☊ Tri đứng dưới một cái cây to đế không bị ướt. ☊ (Lektion 39, Nr. 560)
Er kann seinen Augen nicht trauen! ☊ Anh ấy không dám tin vào mắt mình nữa. ☊ (Lektion 39, Nr. 562)
Er konnte das nicht glauben. ☊ Anh ấy không thế tin vào điều đó. ☊ (Lektion 39, Nr. 565)
Es wird kälter und kälter, und schließlich fällt Schnee. ☊ Trời ngày một lạnh hơn và cuối cùng thì tuyết rơi. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 567)
Der Schnee erinnert Tri an Weihnachten. ☊ Tuyết làm Tri nhớ đến lễ Giáng sinh. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 568)
Er hat seine Familie so lange nicht gesehen. ☊ Đã lâu anh ấy không gặp lại gia đình. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 570)
Jeder musste ihr erzählen, wie gut sie schmeckten. ☊ Nhưng mọi người phải kế cho cô ấy nghe bánh ngon như thế nào. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 572)
Die Tante war immer so stolz, weil sie normalerweise nie kocht, nur an Weihnachten. ☊ Cô luôn tự hào, vì bình thường cô không bao giờ nấu ăn, ngoại trừ vào dịp lễ giáng sinh thôi. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 573)
Sein Großvater spielt jedes Jahr Geige. ☊ Năm nào ông của anh cũng chơi đàn v i-ô-lông. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 574)
Manchmal spielt sein Vetter Flöte und Klavier. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng người anh họ của anh thối sáo và chơi đàn piano. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 576)
Letztes Jahr versuchte sein Bruder, eine 'rockige Weihnacht' zu veranstalten. ☊ Năm ngoái anh trai anh ấy đã thử tố chức một lễ Giáng sinh theo phong cách rock. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 577)
Er spielte laute Rockmusik mit seiner Elektrogitarre. ☊ Anh chơi rock ồn ào bằng ghi-ta điện. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 578)
Tri vermisst seine Familie sehr. ☊ Tri rất nhớ gia đình. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 579)
Seine Eltern, Großeltern, Brüder und Schwestern und alle Onkel und deren Söhne und Töchter. ☊ Bố mẹ, ông bà, anh chị em, tất cả các cô các chú và con cái của họ. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 580)
Nein, ich werde meine Familie über Weihnachten besuchen. ☊ Không, em về thăm gia đình vào Giáng sinh. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 586)
Das ist sehr nett! Sie können glücklich sein. Ich habe keine Familie mehr. ☊ Thật là tuyệt. Chắc cô hạnh phúc lắm. Tôi không còn gia đình nữa. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 587)
Nein. Ich habe mich in meinem Leben über einhundert Mal verliebt. ☊ Không. Trong đời tôi đã yêu hơn trăm lần. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 589)
Ich war etwa zwanzig Mal verlobt und war am Ende nur einmal verheiratet. ☊ Tôi đã đính hôn khoảng hai mươi lần nhưng cuối cùng chỉ có cưới một lần. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 590)
Aber dann sind Sie nicht allein. ☊ Vậy là ông không cô đơn. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 592)
Möchtest du mit mir Skifahren gehen oder möchtest du eine Romanze? ☊ Anh muốn đi trượt tuyết cùng em hay là anh muốn một cuộc hẹn hò lãng mạn? ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 599)
Ich dachte nur, weil wir auch das Bad teilen. ☊ Anh chỉ nghĩ vậy thôi, vì chúng ta cũng dùng chung nhà tắm mà. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 600)
Ich habe kein Problem damit. ☊ Em không để ý chuyện đó đâu. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 601)
Ich möchte es nur bequem haben. ☊ Em chỉ muốn sao cho thoải mái thôi. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 602)
Sollen wir ein Auto mieten? ☊ Chúng ta có nên thuê ô-tô không? ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 605)
Wir sollten eins auf der Bergspitze finden. ☊ Chúng ta nên tìm một chỗ trên đỉnh núi. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 609)
Okay, ich rufe das Hotel an, in dem ich in den Sommerferien war. ☊ OK, anh sẽ gọi cho khách sạn mà anh đã ở vào kỳ nghỉ hè. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 610)
Auf Wohnungssuche ☊ Tìm kiếm căn hộ ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 612)
Trang und Tri suchen eine Wohnung in der Vorstadt. ☊ Trang và Trí đang tìm một căn hộ ở ngoại ô. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 613)
Tri wendet sich an einen Makler, der ihnen eine Wohnung anbietet. ☊ Trí kiếm đến một người môi giới, người giới thiệu nhà cho họ. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 614)
Ein erster Besichtigungstermin ist mit dem Hausmeister bereits vereinbart. ☊ Cuộc hẹn đầu tiên để xem nhà đã được thống nhất với chủ nhà. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 615)
Wie gefällt dir eigentlich diese Wohnung? ☊ Thực sự em thấy căn hộ này thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 616)
Zur Wohnung gehört eine Terrasse auf dem Dach. ☊ Căn hộ có một sân hiên trên mái nhà. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 617)
Aber die Wohnung liegt an einer stark befahrenen Straße. ☊ Nhưng căn hộ nằm cạnh con đường có rất nhiều xe cộ đi lại. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 619)
Sie schauen sich auch eine zweite Wohnung an. ☊ Họ cũng đi xem căn hộ thứ hai. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 620)
Wie findest du diese Wohnung im Vergleich zur ersten? ☊ Em thấy căn hộ này như thế nào so với căn hộ thứ nhất? ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 621)
Stimmt, die Lage der Wohnung ist ideal. ☊ Đúng, vị trí của căn hộ này thật lý tưởng. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 623)
Sie klingeln und betreten sein Büro, das in einem Hochhaus liegt. ☊ Họ bấm chuông và bước vào văn phòng của anh ta, nó nằm ở một tòa nhà cao tầng. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 625)
Dort unterschreiben sie den neuen Mietvertrag. ☊ Ở đó họ ký một bản hợp đồng mới thuê nhà. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 626)
Ein neues Konto ☊ Một tài khoản mới ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 627)
Tri und Trang sind stolz auf ihre neue Wohnung. ☊ Trí và Trang tự hào về căn hộ mới của họ. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 628)
Sie eröffnen ein gemeinsames Konto, um ihre Miete jeden Monat überweisen zu können. ☊ Họ mở chung một tài khoản, để họ có thể mỗi tháng chuyển tiền nhà. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 629)
Zusammen betreten sie die Bank. ☊ Họ cùng nhau bước vào ngân hàng. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 630)
Zuerst musst du deinen Nachnamen, Vornamen und unsere Adresse eintragen. ☊ Trước tiên anh phải ghi họ của anh, tên và địa chỉ của chúng mình. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 632)
Wenn dein Gehalt hoch genug ist, kannst du auch eine kostenlose Kreditkarte beantragen. ☊ Nếu thu nhập của anh đủ cao, thì anh có thể đệ đơn cho một thẻ tín dụng miễn phí. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 635)
Stimmt. Außerdem genehmigt man mir dann einen höheren Kreditrahmen. ☊ Đúng. Ngoài ra sau đó người ta sẽ cho phép anh có một khuôn khổ thẻ tín dụng cao. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 636)
Der ist für mich unverzichtbar. ☊ Cái này với anh không thể từ chối được. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 637)
Du solltest den Kredit aber nicht zu oft beanspruchen. ☊ Nhưng anh không nên quá thường xuyên lạm dụng cái thẻ tín dụng này. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 638)
Genau. Sonst muss ich zu hohe Zinsen bezahlen. ☊ Chính xác. Nếu không anh sẽ phải trả lãi xuất cao. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 639)
Trang und Tri ziehen in ihr neues Apartment und möchten die Räume nun geschmackvoll einrichten. ☊ Trang và Trí dọn vào căn hộ mới của họ, và giờ đây họ muốn sắp xếp các phòng thật đẹp. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 642)
Vor dem Umzug planen sie die Ausstattung der Zimmer und renovieren das Bad. ☊ Trước khi chuyển nhà họ lập kế hoạch cho việc trang hoàng những căn phòng và sữa chữa nhà tắm. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 643)
Ich fände es schön, wenn wir im Wohnzimmer einen Teppich ausrollen könnten. ☊ Em thấy thật đẹp, nếu chúng ta trải một tấm thảm trong phòng khách. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 644)
Nachdem wir alle Zimmer gestrichen haben, saugen wir überall Staub. ☊ Sau khi sơn tất cả các phòng, chúng ta hút bụi mọi nơi. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 646)
Zuletzt legen wir Kissen, die zu den Vorhängen passen, auf das Sofa. ☊ Cuối cùng chúng ta sẽ đặt những cái gối mà hợp với rèm cửa lên bộ sa lông. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 648)
Dein Plan klingt gut. ☊ Kế hoạch của em nghe hay đấy. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 649)
Ich fände es sinnvoll, wenn wir dort anstatt einer Tapete Kacheln anbringen würden. ☊ Anh thấy rất có ích, nếu chúng ta có thể lát bằng gạch men thay cho giấy dán tường. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 651)
Da der schmale Schrank allmählich zu klein für Trang wurde, hat Tri ein neues Regal dazu gekauft. ☊ Vì cái tủ hẹp dần dần trở nên quá nhỏ đối với Trang, nên Trí đã mua thêm một cái giá mới. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 653)
Tri stellt sich offensichtlich nicht ganz so geschickt an. ☊ Trí bố trí rõ ràng là không khéo léo cho lắm. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 656)
Bevor du weiter darüber nachdenkst, hilf mir lieber. ☊ Trước khi anh tiếp tục nghĩ về việc đó, tốt hơn là hãy giúp em. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 659)
Teile das Brett und zeichne parallel zueinander sechs Löcher auf. ☊ Hãy phân chia những tấm ván và đồng thời lược đồ theo sáu cái lỗ. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 660)
Ich werde besser diese Aufgabe für dich übernehmen. ☊ Tốt hơn là em sẽ làm việc này cho anh. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 662)
Okay, dann hebe ich alle Nägel vom Boden auf, sammle sie in einer Schachtel und klebe ein Schild darauf. ☊ Tốt thôi, vậy anh nhặt những cái đinh dưới nền nhà lên, tập hợp chúng lại trong một cái hộp và dán tấm biển lên trên. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 663)
Die Lieferung, die ich gestern erhalten habe, ist nicht vollständig. ☊ Hàng giao mà hôm qua tôi nhận được không đầy đủ. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 670)
Ohne Fernbedienung aber kann ich keine Programme einstellen. ☊ Nhưng tôi không thể điều chỉnh các chương trình mà không có cái điều khiển từ xa. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 672)
Obwohl die Fernbedienung auf dem Lieferschein steht, ist sie nicht im Paket enthalten. ☊ Mặc dù trong giấy giao hàng ghi là có cái điều khiển từ xa, nhưng mà nó không hề có trong kiện phẩm. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 673)
Ich beschwere mich normalerweise nicht gerne, aber in diesem Fall werde ich eine Ausnahme machen. ☊ Bình thường tôi không thích phàn nàn cho lắm, nhưng trường hợp này là một ngoại lệ. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 674)
Für Freunde kochen ☊ Nấu ăn cho bạn bè ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 678)
Trang und Tri wollen für ihre Freunde kochen. ☊ Trang và Trí muốn nấu ăn cho bạn bè của họ. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 679)
Sie sitzen am Küchentisch und besprechen die letzten Vorbereitungen. ☊ Họ ngồi bên bàn bếp và nói về việc chuẩn bị cuối cùng. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 680)
Hast du gestern das frische Obst für den Nachtisch gekauft? ☊ Hôm qua anh có mua trái cây tươi để tráng miệng không? ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 681)
Ja, ich habe auf dem Markt Trauben, Aprikosen und Mandarinen gekauft. ☊ Có, anh đã đi chợ mua nho, mơ và quýt. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 683)
Sie stehen auf und beginnen mit den Vorbereitungen. ☊ Họ đứng lên và bắt đầu cho việc chuẩn bị. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 684)
Trang gibt Tri Anweisungen: ☊ Trang phân công việc cho Trí: ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 685)
Wasche das Obst, schäle es und schneide es klein. ☊ Anh hãy rửa trái cây, gọt vỏ và cắt nhỏ chúng. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 686)
Öffne eine Dose Ananas und vermische den Saft mit dem übrigen Obst. ☊ Rồi anh mở hộp dứa và trộn nước ép với trái cây còn lại. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 687)
Für unsere Gäste nehmen wir das schöne Besteck, die weißen Servietten und die neuen Weingläser. ☊ Chúng ta dùng bộ dao nĩa thật đẹp cho khách, những giấy ăn trắng và những ly để uống rượu vang thật mới. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 689)
Sie wollen heute das Spiel im Stadion anschauen, anstatt vor dem Fernseher zu sitzen. ☊ Hôm nay họ muốn xem trận đấu trong sân, thay vì ngồi xem trên TV. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 692)
Die Begegnung ist eine Herausforderung für beide Mannschaften. ☊ Lần gặp gỡ này là một sự thách thức dành cho cả hai đội. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 693)
Sie haben viel trainiert, um einen Misserfolg zu verhindern. ☊ Trước khi bắt đầu họ đã tập rất nhiều để tránh sự thất bại. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 694)
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)
Schließlich findet heute das Spiel trotz des Regens statt. ☊ Cuối cùng trận đấu hôm nay cũng diễn ra mặc cho trời mưa. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 696)
Sprich lauter! Ich verstehe dich nicht! ☊ Nói to lên! Anh không hiểu! ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 700)
Ich habe eine Hütte gefunden, die ganz in der Nähe eines kleinen Sees liegt. ☊ Anh đã phát hiện ra một cái nhà gỗ, nó nằm rất gần cái hồ nhỏ. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 706)
Ich schätze die Entfernung von zu Hause aus, dorthin auf neunzig Kilometer. ☊ Anh đoán khoảng cách từ nhà tới đó khoảng 90 Ki lô mét. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 707)
Dann werden wir mit dem Auto dort hinfahren und die Fahrräder mitnehmen. ☊ Thế thì chúng ta đi tới đó bằng xe hơi và sẽ mang theo xe đạp. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 708)
So können wir uns selbst versorgen und uns für unsere Radtouren Brote streichen. ☊ Vậy chúng ta nên tự chuẩn bị và quết bánh mỳ cho tua xe đạp. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 709)
Ich werde mich bei der Touristeninformation über mögliche Ausflugsziele in der Umgebung erkundigen. ☊ Anh sẽ hỏi thông tin tại điểm thông tin du lịch về những điểm dã ngoại có thể ở khu vực gần đó. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 710)
Spannend! Davon habe ich auch schon gehört. ☊ Thật hồi hộp! Anh đã nghe về điều đó rồi. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 712)
Trang und Tri bereiten sich auf ihre Reise vor. ☊ Trang và trí chuẩn bị cho chuyến du lịch của họ. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 714)
Ja, habe ich. Schade, dass wir zu dieser Jahreszeit nicht mehr baden können. ☊ Rồi. Đáng tiếc mùa này chúng ta không thể tắm được. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 716)
Sie steigen in ihr Auto und reisen ab. ☊ Họ lên xe và khởi hành. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 717)
Als sie in die Gegend der Hütte kommen, verlassen sie die Hauptstraße und fahren auf der Landstraße weiter. ☊ Khi họ tới địa hạt của nhà gỗ, họ rời đường phố chính và tiếp tục đi vào con đường làng. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 718)
Von einer kleinen Brücke haben sie einen herrlichen Blick über einen Fluss. ☊ Từ cây cầu nhỏ họ có được tầm nhìn tuyệt vời qua con sông. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 719)
Nein, denn wir haben es eilig! ☊ Không, vì chúng ta phải nhanh lên thôi! ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 722)
Wir müssen noch die Schlüssel für die Hütte beim Besitzer abholen. ☊ Chúng ta còn phải lấy chìa khóa của nhà gỗ ở chỗ chủ nhà. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 723)
Gut, dann lass uns schnell weiterfahren! ☊ Được rồi, vậy chúng ta phải nhanh đi tiếp thôi! ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 724)
Trang und Tri haben den Schlüssel zur Hütte rechtzeitig abgeholt. ☊ Trang và Trí đã kịp thời lấy được chìa khóa nhà gỗ. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 727)
Anschließend haben sie ihre Koffer ausgepackt und gemütlich zu Abend gegessen. ☊ Sau đó họ dỡ va li của họ và có ăn một bữa tối ấm cúng. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 728)
Am nächsten Morgen brechen sie zu einer Radtour auf. ☊ Sáng hôm sau họ xuất phát cho một tua xe đạp. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 729)
Sie genießen die Fahrt durchs Gebirge. ☊ Họ thưởng thức cuộc du ngoạn qua những dãy núi. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 730)
Sie durchqueren eine Schlucht und kommen schließlich an einen großen Bauernhof. ☊ Họ đi qua một thung lũng và cuối cùng đến một nông trại lớn. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 731)
Ein laut bellender Hund nähert sich den beiden. ☊ Có tiếng chó sủa lớn tiến gần đến chỗ hai người. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 732)
Komm, lass uns doch lieber die Räder schieben! ☊ Tốt hơn hết là chúng ta dắt xe thôi! ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 734)
Die beiden breiten ihre Handtücher aus und setzen sich ins hohe Gras. ☊ Cả hai trải khăn của họ ra và ngồi lên thảm cỏ. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 736)
Sie hören das Quaken der Frösche und das Zwitschern der Vögel. ☊ Họ thưởng thức tiếng kêu của những con ếch và tiếng chim hót. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 737)
Bin ich froh, dass wir vorher nicht die Abkürzung genommen haben. ☊ Anh mừng là chúng ta đã không đi con đường tắt trước đó. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 738)
Genau, sonst hätten wir diesen Rastplatz nicht entdeckt. ☊ Đúng, nếu không thì chúng ta đã không thể phát hiện ra chỗ nghỉ ngơi này. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 739)
Fotografiere auch die Blumen im Garten des Bauernhofes! ☊ Em cũng chụp ảnh của những bông hoa trong vườn của nông trại. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 741)
Während Tri eine Blüte fotografiert, wird er von einem Insekt am Auge gestochen. ☊ Trong khí Trí đang chụp ảnh một bông hoa, anh đã bị một con côn trùng đốt vào mắt. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 743)
Ich habe der Bäuerin im Haus Bescheid gesagt. ☊ Em đã báo cho nữ nông dân trong nhà. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 753)
Sie wird in der Arztpraxis anrufen. ☊ Bà sẽ gọi điện cho phòng mạch bác sỹ. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 755)
Der Arzt kommt rechtzeitig und leistet Erste Hilfe. ☊ Bác sỹ đến kịp thời và thực hiện việc sơ cứu. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 756)
Morgen wird das Wetter bestimmt wieder schön! ☊ Ngày mai chắc là thời tiết sẽ lại rất đẹp! ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 762)
Sieht so aus! Aber jetzt ist es doch ziemlich kühl. ☊ Có thể thế! Nhưng bây giờ trời hơi lạnh rồi. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 763)
Es ist schon spät, lass uns doch ins Bett gehen. ☊ Muộn rồi, chúng ta đi ngủ thôi. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 765)
Im Bad sucht Tri nach der Zahnpasta. ☊ Trí tìm kem đánh răng trong phòng tắm. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 766)
Er kann nicht einschlafen. ☊ Anh không thể ngủ được. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 769)
Wenn du dich weiter über mich lustig machst, kannst du heute auf der Luftmatratze übernachten. ☊ Nếu anh tiếp tục chế nhạo em, hôm nay anh có thể qua đêm trên cái nệm không khí. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 774)
Bei den Temperaturen würde ich lieber drinnen sitzen. ☊ Với nhiệt độ thế này anh thích ngồi trong hơn. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 778)
Was wollen wir denn auf die Postkarte an deine Eltern schreiben? ☊ Chúng ta muốn viết gì trên bưu thiếp cho bố mẹ anh? ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 780)
Diktiere mir doch einfach, was ich schreiben soll. ☊ Hãy đọc cho em những gì em nên viết. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 781)
wir hatten zwar weder Ozean noch Sandstrand, aber dafür ein angenehmes Klima. ☊ Chúng con không có đại dương cũng chẳng có bãi cát, nhưng có một khí hậu thật dễ chịu. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 783)
Ich habe aber dann doch einen Platz im Schlafwagen gebucht und bin Richtung Süden aufgebrochen. ☊ Nhưng anh đã đặt chỗ trên khoang ngủ và anh chuyển hướng về phía nam. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 793)
Hast du dich jeden Tag mit dem Badetuch an den Strand gelegt? ☊ Hàng ngày anh có trải khăn tắm nằm trên cát không? ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 796)
Natürlich nicht. Das hat für mich keinen Reiz. ☊ Đương nhiên không. Điều đó với anh không thu hút. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 797)
Als Gast in einem fremden Land interessiere ich mich mehr für die Leute dort und wie sie leben. ☊ Là một người khách trên mảnh đất lạ anh quan tâm về con người ở đó nhiều hơn và họ sống như thế nào. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 798)
Darf ich mal eine neugierige Frage stellen? ☊ Em có thể hỏi một câu tò mò được không? ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 799)
Hattest du auch manchmal Heimweh? ☊ Anh có thỉnh thoảng nhớ nhà không? ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 800)
Eigentlich nicht, ich fühle mich in jedem Land der Erde wohl. ☊ Thực sự không, anh cảm thấy thoải mái ở mọi nước trên trái đất. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 801)
Daheim angekommen sehen sie sich die Bilder an. ☊ Khi về đến nhà họ cùng xem ảnh. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 805)
Es ist eine Landschaftsdarstellung, die im Vordergrund vier kleine Kinder zeigt. ☊ Đó là một sự miêu tả phong cảnh, mà đằng trước có bốn em nhỏ. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 807)
Diese spazieren Arm in Arm eine Straße entlang. ☊ Chúng đi dọc con phố tay trong tay. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 808)
Die Kinder sehen aber fröhlich aus! ☊ Và những em nhỏ nhìn thật vui vẻ! ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 810)
Wussten sie, dass sie fotografiert werden? ☊ Chúng có biết là chúng được chụp ảnh không? ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 811)
Der Anruf ☊ Cuộc điện thoại ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 815)
Sie ruft beim Theater an, um zwei Karten zu bestellen. ☊ Cô điện thoại tới nhà hát để đặt hai vé. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 817)
Guten Tag! Was kann ich für Sie tun? ☊ Xin chào! Tôi có thể làm gì cho bạn? ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 818)
Ich habe schon mehrmals versucht, Sie zu erreichen. ☊ Tôi đã cố gắng nhiều lần để điện thoại được cho bạn. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 819)
Gibt es noch zwei Karten für heute Abend? ☊ Còn hai vé cho tối hôm nay không ? ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 821)
Ja, aber die ersten Reihen sind leider schon besetzt. ☊ Còn, nhưng tiếc là hàng ghế đầu đã kín chỗ. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 822)
Doch in der letzten Reihe sind noch zwei Plätze nebeneinander frei. ☊ Nhưng hàng ghế cuối còn hai chỗ trống cạnh nhau. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 823)
Ich werde die Karten für Sie reservieren. ☊ Tôi sẽ dành riêng vé đó cho bạn. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 825)
Meine Kollegin wird sie Ihnen geben. ☊ Nữ đồng nghiệp của tôi sẽ đưa nó cho bạn. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 827)
Der Handykauf ☊ Mua điện thoại di động ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 828)
Tris altes Handy ist defekt. ☊ Cái điện thoại di động cũ của Trí bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 829)
Er möchte ein neues Gerät und lässt sich dabei von Trang beraten. ☊ Anh muốn mua một cái máy mới và để cho Trang tư vấn. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 830)
Auf meinem alten Gerät lassen sich die Tasten nicht mehr drücken. ☊ Cái máy cũ của tôi không thể bấm được nữa. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 832)
Gleichzeitig möchte Tri den Anbieter wechseln und einen neuen Vertrag abschließen. ☊ Trí muốn đổi nhà cung cấp mới ngay và ký một hợp đồng mới. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 833)
Welches Mobilfunknetz würdest du mir empfehlen? ☊ Bạn có thể giới thiệu mạng điện thoại nào đó cho tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 834)
Ich würde das Netz wählen, in dem die meisten Freunde und Verwandten von dir telefonieren. ☊ Tôi sẽ chọn mạng mà bạn và người thân của bạn điện thoại. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 835)
Selbstverständlich nehme ich das gleiche Netz wie du. ☊ Đương nhiên tôi lấy cái mạng điện thoại giống bạn. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 836)
Hast du schon mal darauf geachtet, ob du du eher am Tag oder am Abend telefonierst? ☊ Bạn đã từng để ý, rằng bạn điện thoại nhiều vào ban ngày hay tối không? ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 837)
Ich werde darauf verzichten, tagsüber zu telefonieren. ☊ Tôi sẽ từ bỏ việc điện thoại ban ngày. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 838)
Abends ist es billiger. ☊ Vào ban tối thì rẻ hơn. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 839)
Vergiss nicht, deinen Freunden mitzuteilen, dass deine alte Nummer ungültig wird. ☊ Đừng quên thông báo với bạn bè của bạn, rằng số cũ sẽ vô hiệu. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 841)
Ich habe heute länger gearbeitet. ☊ Hôm nay anh làm lâu hơn. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 846)
Das finde ich aber nicht in Ordnung. ☊ Nhưng điều này em thấy không ổn. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 847)
Ich möchte meinen Mann schließlich auch sehen! ☊ Rốt cuộc em cũng muốn nhìn thấy chồng mình chứ! ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 848)
Ich werde versuchen, morgen früher nach Hause zu kommen. ☊ Anh sẽ cố gắng, ngày mai về nhà sớm hơn. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 849)
Und außerdem sollst du nicht immer so viel fernsehen. ☊ Và thêm nữa anh không nên thường xuyên xem TiVi như thế. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 851)
Kannst du mir das verzeihen? ☊ Em có thể bỏ qua cho anh không? ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 854)
Ich werde deine Wünsche in Zukunft mehr respektieren. ☊ Anh sẽ chú tâm đến mong muốn của em nhiều hơn nữa trong tương lai. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 855)
Jeder hat seine Angewohnheiten. Ich werde versuchen, mich nicht mehr so aufzuregen. ☊ Mỗi người đều có thói quen của mình. Em sẽ cố gắng không nổi nóng như thế nữa. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 856)
Liebeskummer ☊ Buồn khổ vì tình ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 857)
Trang macht sich Sorgen, weil der Mann ihrer Schwester keine Rücksicht auf ihre Gefühle genommen hat. ☊ Trang lo lắng,vì chồng của chị gái đã không hề để ý đến cảm giác của chị. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 859)
Ihre Schwester ist alleine in ihrer Wohnung und fühlt sich einsam. ☊ Chị ở một mình trong căn hộ của mình và cảm thấy thật cô đơn. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 860)
Immer macht er ihr Kummer! ☊ Anh ta luôn làm chị buồn khổ! ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 862)
Das tut ihrer Seele gar nicht gut. ☊ Điều đó không hề tốt cho tinh thần của chị. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 863)
Deine Schwester sollte kein Mitleid mit ihm haben und ihn endlich verlassen. ☊ Chị của em không nên khoan dung cho anh ta và dứt khoát rời bỏ. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 865)
Sie muss sich ja nicht unbedingt an ihm rächen, aber sie sollte sich in Zukunft wirklich nicht mehr ausnutzen lassen. ☊ Chị cũng không nhất thiết phải trả thù anh ta, nhưng thực sự trong tương lai chị không nên để bị lợi dụng nữa. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 866)
Es ist eine Schande, dass er deine Schwester so unglücklich gemacht hat. ☊ Đó là một sự hổ thẹn, rằng anh ta đã làm chị gái em bất hạnh như thế. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 867)
Sie leidet wirklich sehr unter ihrem Liebeskummer. ☊ Chị đã thực sự chịu đựng rất nhiều về sự buồn khổ vì tình. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 868)
Blass kommt Tri nach Hause. Seine Nase blutet. ☊ Trí nhợt nhạt về nhà. Mũi anh bị chảy máu. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 870)
Er hat sie immer wieder angesprochen und das war ihr unangenehm. ☊ Anh ta cứ luôn bắt chuyện với cô ta và điều đó làm cô ta khó chịu. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 874)
Habt ihr euch eingemischt und die Frau beschützt? ☊ Mấy anh có xen vào và bảo vệ người phụ nữ đó không? ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 877)
Ich war nicht fähig, mich zu wehren! ☊ Anh đã không thể tự vệ! ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 880)
Haben die anderen dir nicht geholfen? ☊ Những người khác không giúp anh à? ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 881)
Doch. Als er fliehen wollte, haben sie ihn verfolgt. ☊ Có. Khi anh ta muốn chạy trốn, họ đã đuổi theo anh ta. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 882)
Es gelang ihnen jedoch nicht, ihn festzuhalten. ☊ Nhưng họ cũng không bắt được anh ta. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 883)
Wir konnten der Polizei nur einen Hinweis geben, in welche Richtung der Mann geflohen ist. ☊ Bọn anh chỉ có thể chỉ dẫn cho cảnh sát, anh ta chạy về hướng nào. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 884)
Gestern fällte der Richter sein Urteil über einen vorbestraften Gewalttäter. ☊ Hôm qua thẩm phán đã tuyên án kẻ phạm tội đã có tiền án. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 889)
Über dreißig Zeugen sagten gegen den Mann aus und belasteten ihn schwer. ☊ Hơn ba mươi nhân chứng chống lại anh ta và chỉ trích anh ta nặng nề. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 892)
Der Richter ließ sich von dem Mann, der alles leugnete, aber nicht beeindrucken. ☊ Người đàn ông phủ nhận mọi việc, nhưng điều đó không làm cho thẩm phán lay động. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 893)
Auch sein Anwalt, der auf unschuldig plädierte, konnte ihm nicht helfen. ☊ Ngay cả luật sư, người bào chữa cho anh ta cũng không thể giúp gì được. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 894)
Zu viele Beweise lagen gegen ihn vor. ☊ Quá nhiều bằng chứng được phô bày chống lại anh ta. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 895)
Zusätzlich muss er sich einer Therapie als vorbeugende Maßnahme unterziehen. ☊ Thêm nữa anh ta phải trải qua điều trị với biện pháp phòng ngừa. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 897)
Sie kommt heute besonders spät von ihrer Arbeit nach Hause. ☊ Hôm nay cô đặc biệt đi làm về trễ. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 902)
Du kannst dir nicht vorstellen, was heute in meiner Firma los war! ☊ Anh không thể tưởng tượng được đâu, chuyện gì đã xảy ra ở công ty hôm nay đâu ! ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 903)
Heute Nacht sind Diebe in das Büro eingebrochen und haben systematisch alles durchsucht. ☊ Đêm hôm nay những kẻ trộm đã đột nhập vào văn phòng và lục lọi toàn bộ hệ thống. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 905)
Aber ihr verschließt doch immer alle Schränke! ☊ Nhưng họ luôn khóa lại tất cả các tủ mà! ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 906)
Und euer Wachmann hat nichts bemerkt? ☊ Thế người bảo vệ không phát hiện gì à? ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 911)
So konnten sie unerkannt flüchten. ☊ Vậy là chúng có thể tẩu thoát dễ dàng. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 914)
Zum Glück ist die Firma gegen Einbruch versichert. ☊ May thay là công ty có bảo hiểm chống trộm. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 917)
Was wäre bloß gewesen, wenn ihr nicht versichert gewesen wärt! ☊ Chuyện gì sẽ xảy ra, nếu không có bảo hiểm! ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 918)
Trang und Tri sind ganz begeistert vom Zoo. ☊ Trang và Trí hoàn toàn bị sở thú thu hút. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 920)
Zwischen den Ställen und Gehegen haben Gärtner überall Beete mit Rosen und Nelken bepflanzt. ☊ Giữa chuồng cũi và vườn thú những người làm vườn trồng xung quanh với những luống hoa hồng và hoa đinh hương. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 921)
Nirgendwo wächst Unkraut. ☊ Không ở đâu có cỏ dại mọc. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 922)
Die Tiere wirken gut versorgt und nicht vernachlässigt. ☊ Những con thú được chăm sóc tốt và không hề bị sao nhãng. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 923)
In einem der Gehege kann man zahmen Hasen das Fell streicheln und Enten füttern. ☊ Trong một chuồng thú người ta có thể vuốt ve bộ lông những con thỏ đã được thuần hóa và cho những con vịt ăn. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 925)
Während Tri Eis kauft, wartet Trang bei den Giraffen. ☊ Trong khi Trí đi mua kem, Trang đợi ở chỗ những con hươu cao cổ. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 927)
Sie dreht sich um und fragt: ☊ Cô quay lại và hỏi: ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 929)
Ich muss zugeben, das weiß ich nicht. ☊ Anh phải tự thừa nhận, anh cũng không biết. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 932)
Im Wartezimmer ☊ Trong phòng chờ ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 935)
Tri hat sich beim Ausflug in den Zoo erkältet. ☊ Sau chuyến đi chơi ở sở thú, Trí đã bị cảm lạnh. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 936)
Er niest, seine Nase läuft und der Hals tut ihm weh. ☊ Anh bị hắt hơi, chảy mũi và đau cổ họng. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 937)
Deine Stirn ist ja ganz heiß! Wir müssen Fieber messen! ☊ Trán anh thật nóng quá! Chúng ta phải đo nhiệt độ thôi! ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 939)
Wir gehen jetzt zum Arzt! ☊ Chúng ta tới bác sỹ bây giờ thôi! ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 942)
Beim Arzt müssen sie noch einen Moment im Wartezimmer Platz nehmen. ☊ Tới bác sỹ họ còn phải ngồi chờ một chút trong phòng chờ. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 943)
Trang sieht den Blutkreislauf. ☊ Trang nhìn vào vòng tuần hoàn máu. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 947)
Er sorgt dafür, dass der Körper ausreichend mit Sauerstoff und Nährstoffen versorgt ist. ☊ Anh ta chuẩn bị cho cơ thể được cung cấp đầy đủ lượng oxi và chất dinh dưỡng. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 948)
Das Blut strömt aus der rechten Seite des Herzens in die Lunge, nimmt dort Sauerstoff auf und gibt Kohlendioxid ab. ☊ Máu chảy từ phía bên phải của tim tới phổi, nhận oxi ở đó và thải ra khí CÓ . ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 949)
Verkehrschaos ☊ Tình trạng hỗn loạn giao thông ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 951)
Schon nach einigen hundert Metern wird die Straße durch einen beschädigten Lastwagen blockiert. ☊ Ngay sau một vài trăm mét thì con đường bị chặn bởi một xe tải hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 953)
Von einer Umleitung wird Tri daran gehindert, auf dem schnellsten Weg zur Arbeit zu fahren. ☊ Bằng đường vòng đã cản trở Trí trên con đường nhanh nhất đi tới chỗ làm. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 954)
Durch enge Gassen muss er sich durch die Altstadt schlängeln. ☊ Xuyên qua ngõ nhỏ anh phải ngoằn ngèo qua thành phố cổ. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 955)
Nur durch Zufall erkennt er eine Radarkontrolle rechtzeitig und kann abbremsen. ☊ Chỉ là sự ngẫu nhiên anh nhận được tín hiệu của máy định vị kịp thời và có thể phanh lại. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 958)
Endlich angekommen, schließt Tri das Fenster und geht in sein Büro. ☊ Cuối cùng cũng đến nơi, Trí đóng cửa sổ và đi vào phòng làm việc của mình. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 959)
Als Tri abends zurück zum Parkplatz kommt, bleibt er - unfähig sich zu bewegen - stehen: ☊ Khi Trí quay lại bãi đậu xe vào buổi tối, anh đứng sững lại- không thể cử động được: ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 960)
Die Autopanne ☊ Sự hỏng hóc của ô tô ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 963)
Während seiner Abwesenheit hat er Trang sein Auto zur Verfügung gestellt. ☊ Trong khi vắng mặt anh đã đưa xe ô tô của mình cho Trang sử dụng. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 965)
Als sie das Auto starten möchte, springt es nicht an. ☊ Khi cô khởi động, xe không nổ. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 966)
Verzweifelt ruft sie Tri an: ☊ Tuyệt vọng cô điện thoại cho Trí: ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 969)
Ich habe eine Autopanne! ☊ Xe bị hỏng anh ơi! ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 970)
Nein, denn die Beleuchtung funktioniert. ☊ Không, vì đèn vẫn hoạt động. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 972)
Ich habe alles versucht, doch ich kann die Ursache der Panne nicht finden. ☊ Em đã thử hết rồi, nhưng em vẫn không phát hiện ra nguyên nhân hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 974)
Ich habe die Telefonnummer von unserer Werkstatt dabei. ☊ Anh có số điện thoại của xưởng sửa chữa. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 975)
Ich hoffe, der Mechaniker wird sich bis morgen das Auto anschauen und alle nötigen Teile besorgen. ☊ Anh hy vọng, tới sáng mai người thợ cơ khí sẽ xem xét xe và chăm sóc tất cả các bộ phận cần thiết. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 977)
Am nächsten Tag hinterlässt der Mechaniker eine Nachricht auf dem Anrufbeantworter. ☊ Ngày hôm sau người thợ cơ khí để lại một tin nhắn trong hộp thư thoại. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 978)
Er meint, dass die Reparatur leider teuer werden wird. ☊ Anh ta cho là, tiếc là việc sửa chữa sẽ trở lên đắt hơn. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 979)
Schon lange wollte er sich eigentlich einen neueren, besseren Wagen kaufen und den alten verkaufen. ☊ Thực sự là lâu rồi anh đã muốn mua cái xe mới, tốt hơn và bán cái xe cũ đi. ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 983)
Er ruft bei der einzigen Zeitung der Region an, um eine Anzeige aufzugeben. ☊ Anh điện thoại cho một vài tờ báo địa phương để đăng quảng cáo. ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 984)
Sicherheit: Airbag; Innenausstattung: Leder (leicht beschädigt); ☊ Sự bảo hiểm: Túi không khí, Nội thất bên trong: da (bị hư hỏng nhẹ); ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 989)
Kilometerstand: 276 345 km; Kaufpreis: Verhandlungssache; ☊ Mức đã chạy: 276 345 Ki lô mét; Giá: theo thỏa thuận ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 990)
Wenn Sie mir jetzt noch Ihre Telefonnummer sagen könnten ... ☊ Nếu bây giờ bạn còn có thể nói cho tôi số điện thoại của bạn… ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 991)
Preis: Verhandlungssache ☊ Giá: Theo thỏa thuận ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 995)
Sie vereinbaren einen Termin zur Besichtigung. ☊ Họ thống nhất một cuộc hẹn để xem xe. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 998)
Sie verhandeln über den Preis: ☊ Họ mặc cả về giá cả: ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 999)
Leider habe ich keine Erfahrung im Handeln mit solchen Waren. ☊ Tiếc là tôi không có kinh nghiệm trong việc thương lượng hàng thế này. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1003)
Ich kann nur sagen, dass ich als Studentin nicht genug verdiene, um mir das leisten zu können. ☊ Tôi chỉ có thể nói, khẳ năng của tôi không nhiều vì là sinh viên tôi không kiếm được nhiều tiền. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1004)
Dann werde ich Rücksicht darauf nehmen und Ihnen das Auto fünf Prozent billiger geben. ☊ Tôi sẽ lưu tâm đến việc đó và bớt cho bạn năm phần trăm. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1005)
Dann sind wir also im Geschäft! ☊ Vậy là chúng ta thỏa thuận xong! ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1006)
Ich werde passend und bar bezahlen, wenn ich den Wagen abhole. ☊ Tôi sẽ thu xếp kịp thời và trả bằng tiền mặt khi đến lấy xe. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1007)
Bei einem Autohändler hätte er nicht so viel bekommen. ☊ Giao cho một người bán xe thì anh không thể nhận được nhiều như thế. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1009)
Tri und Trang suchen in einer Buchhandlung nach einem Geschenk für Tris geliebte Nichte. ☊ Trí và Trang tìm một món quà trong tiệm sách cho cô cháu gái đáng yêu của Trí. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1011)
Die Auswahl ist groß. ☊ Sự lựa chọn thật lớn. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1012)
Es ist schwer, etwas Passendes zu finden. ☊ Thật khó mà tìm cái gì phù hợp. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1014)
Er kämpfte damals in einer gewaltigen Schlacht gegen seine Rivalen, unheimliche Fabelwesen. ☊ Ngày xưa ông đã chiến đấu chống lại địch thủ trong một trận đánh kịch liệt qua những tình tiết ngụ ngôn huyền bí. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1018)
Nein, es waren Vampire. ☊ Không, đó là ma hút máu. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1020)
Das kann man einem Kind doch nicht vorlesen! ☊ Vậy truyện này người ta không nên đọc cho một đứa trẻ! ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1022)
Ich schlage vor, wir schenken ihr doch lieber etwas anderes. ☊ Em đề nghị, chúng ta tốt hơn nên tặng thứ khác. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1023)
Die Naturkatastrophe ☊ Thảm họa thiên nhiên ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1024)
Das muss ich dir vorlesen! ☊ Anh phải đọc cho em nghe cái này! ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1026)
Ohne Vorwarnung rollte sie auf die Küste zu. ☊ Không có sự cảnh báo trước những cơn sóng cuốn vào bờ. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1029)
Die Menschen mussten fliehen und viele wurden von herabstürzenden Trümmern begraben. ☊ Mọi người phải bỏ chạy và nhiều người bị chôn vùi trong đống đổ nát. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1032)
Wissenschaftler sprechen von einer ökologischen Katastrophe. ☊ Những nhà khoa học nói về thảm họa sinh thái. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1035)
Gab es viele Tote? ☊ Có nhiều người chết không? ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1036)
Wurden denn auch Kinder Opfer der Flutwelle? ☊ Vậy có nạn nhân là trẻ em trong trận sóng thủy triều này không? ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1038)
Lass uns doch das Radio einschalten oder im Internet nach mehr Informationen suchen. ☊ Chúng ta hãy bật đài hoặc lên mạng tìm kiếm thêm thông tin. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1039)
Trang und Tri wollen am Samstagabend ausgehen und haben sich mit Freunden in einer Bar verabredet. ☊ Trang và Trí muốn ra ngoài vào buổi tối thứ bảy và họ đã hẹn với bạn bè trong quán bar. ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1041)
Du findest es im Bad. ☊ Bàn là anh sẽ thấy trong phòng tắm. ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1044)
In der Bar angekommen, begrüßen die beiden ihre Freunde. ☊ Tới quán bar, họ chào hỏi hai người bạn. ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1046)
Sie hätten einander fast nicht mehr wiedererkannt. ☊ Họ gần như không nhận ra nhau. ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1047)
Tri ist ein sehr fröhlicher und humorvoller Mensch. ☊ Trí là một người rất vui vẻ và hóm hỉnh. ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1050)
Trang und Tri erinnern sich daran, wie sie sich kennen gelernt haben. ☊ Trang và Trí nhớ lại, họ đã quen nhau như thế nào. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1056)
Erst war ich ziemlich nervös, aber dann habe ich mich getraut, dich zu fragen, ob du etwas trinken möchtest. ☊ Mới đầu anh hơi căng thẳng, nhưng sau đó lấy lại tự tin để hỏi em, liệu em có muốn uống gì đó không. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1060)
Am nächsten Tag habe ich dich wieder angerufen.... ☊ Vào hôm sau anh đã gọi điện thoại lại cho em…. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1063)
Seitdem sind wir unzertrennlich! ☊ Từ đó chúng ta không thể chia cách được! ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1065)
Trang und Tri entwerfen die Einladungen zu ihrer anstehenden Hochzeit. ☊ Trang và Trí thiết kế thiệp mời cho lễ cưới sắp tới của họ. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1067)
Trang hält eine Kopie in der Hand und liest Tri laut vor: ☊ Trang cầm bản copy trên tay và đọc cho Trí nghe: ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1068)
Liebe Familie, wir möchten Euch herzlich zu unserer Hochzeit am Samstag, den 12. Mai, einladen. ☊ Chúng tôi thân mời gia đình bạn tới dự lễ thành hôn của chúng tôi vào thứ 7, ngày 12.05 tới. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1069)
Bitte sagt uns bald Bescheid, ob Ihr mit uns feiert. ☊ Làm ơn hãy thông báo cho chúng tôi, liệu các bạn có tiệc tùng chung với chúng tôi hay không. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1075)
Kreative Darbietungen während der abendlichen Feier sollten mit dem Hochzeitsplaner abgesprochen werden. ☊ Những tiết mục sáng tạo trong bữa tiệc tối, các bạn nên thông báo với người lập kế hoạch cho lễ cưới. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1077)
In der Stadt ☊ Trong thành phố ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1080)
Trang und Tri sind mitten in den Vorbereitungen für ihre Hochzeit und kaufen ein. ☊ Trang và Trí đang chuẩn bị cho đám cưới của họ và đi mua sắm. ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1081)
Hast du die lange Schlange vor der Umkleidekabine gesehen? ☊ Em có nhìn thấy một hàng dài trước phòng thay đồ không? ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1083)
Du hast recht, wir müssen uns beeilen, weil wir noch soviel zu erledigen haben. ☊ Anh nói đúng, chúng ta phải nhanh lên, vì chúng ta con nhiều thứ phải hoàn thành. ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1084)
Parfum, eine Kette, eine Haarspange für meine Haare und einen Gürtel für dich. ☊ Nước hoa, dây chuyền, cặp tóc cho tóc của em và dây lưng cho anh. ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1086)
Dann müssen wir noch zum Optiker und zum Frisör. ☊ Sau đó chúng ta còn phải tới chỗ nhà quang học và thợ làm tóc. ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1087)
Du riechst so gut, du brauchst kein Parfum! ☊ Em thơm đến nỗi không cần nước hoa nữa đâu! ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1088)
Tri gibt Trang einen Kuss. ☊ Trí hôn Trang. ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1089)
Du hast dich heute morgen wohl nicht rasiert, dein Bart kratzt! ☊ Sáng hôm nay anh không cạo râu, râu của anh cào đau quá! ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1090)
Die Verwandtschaft ☊ Mối quan hệ họ hàng ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1091)
Trang und Tri gehen die Gästeliste für ihre Hochzeit durch. ☊ Trang và Trí đọc kỹ danh sách khách mời cho lễ cưới. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1092)
Sie haben beide ihre Verwandten und Freunde eingeladen. ☊ Họ mời người thân và bạn bè cả hai bên. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1093)
Sie bringen ihr Baby mit. ☊ Họ mang cả em bé theo. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1096)
Die Schwester meiner Mutter, meine Tante, bringt ihre Zwillinge, meine Cousinen, mit. ☊ Chị gái của mẹ anh, bà dì, dẫn theo hai anh em sinh đôi tới, họ là anh em con bác của anh. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1099)
Ich habe sie zuletzt auf der Beerdigung meiner Großmutter gesehen. ☊ Lần cuối cùng anh nhìn thấy họ là vào đám tang của bà ngoại. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1100)
Auch mein Schwager, der Mann meiner Schwester, wird da sein. ☊ Và cả người anh rể, chồng của chị gái em, cũng sẽ có mặt. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1102)
Sie kommen mit ihren adoptierten Söhnen. ☊ Họ đến cùng những đứa con trai nuôi. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1103)
Tri ruft eine Bekannte an, die er aus dem Orchester kennt. ☊ Trí điện thoại cho một người quen, người mà anh quen từ dàn nhạc. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1106)
Sie und noch einige andere Musiker sollen für die Hochzeit engagiert werden. ☊ Họ và một vài người nhạc sỹ khác đã được thuê cho lễ cưới. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1107)
Ihr werdet also ein kleines Konzert auf unserer Hochzeit geben? ☊ Họ sẽ tổ chức một buổi hòa nhạc nhỏ trong lễ cưới của chúng ta chứ? ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1108)
Ja klar, wir proben schon! ☊ Đương nhiên, họ đã thử rồi! ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1109)
Nicht ganz, zuerst ist unser Kontrabass ausgefallen, aber wir haben jemanden gefunden, der ihn vertritt. ☊ Không hoàn toàn, mới đầu thiếu đàn công bat, nhưng tụi em đã tìm được người có thể thay thế cho việc đó. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1112)
Trangs Cousin will noch etwas auf dem Klavier vorspielen und meine Schwester wird uns ein Lied singen. ☊ Anh họ của Trang còn muốn chơi đàn vi ô lông và chị gái anh sẽ hát. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1114)
Dann muss ich mich nur noch um die Bühne kümmern, damit eurem großen Auftritt nichts mehr dazwischen kommen kann. ☊ Vậy là anh chỉ còn phải chăm lo đến sân khấu, để sự biểu diễn không có chuyện gì xảy ra giữa chừng. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1116)
Es herrscht eine gemütliche Atmosphäre. ☊ Nó bao trùm một không khí thật thoải mái. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1120)
Der Fotograf hat einige lustige Fotos geknipst, besonders von Trangs Onkel und Opa. ☊ Tay phó nháy đã chụp được vài tấm ảnh vui nhộn, đặc biệt là cậu và ông của Trang. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1121)
Leicht angeheitert amüsieren sie sich und haben scheinbar sehr viel Spaß. ☊ Hơi ngà ngà say họ vui chơi và rõ ràng là rất thích thú. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1122)
Als das Orchester sein Stück beendet, warten alle gespannt auf die nächste Überraschung. ☊ Khi dàn nhạc kết thúc, tất cả hồi hộp chờ đợi vào sự ngạc nhiên tiếp theo. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1124)
Die Kinder spielen Fangen zwischen den Hochzeitsgästen und bestaunen den Tisch mit den vielen Geschenken. ☊ Trẻ con thì chơi đuổi bắt giữa những khách cưới và ngắm nghía cái bàn với nhiều quà tặng. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1127)
Meiner auch und ich freue mich schon auf unsere Flitterwochen! ☊ Anh cũng thế và anh mong chờ đến tuần trăng mật của chúng ta! ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1130)
Zwillinge sind schnell und sehr flexibel. ☊ Song sinh thì nhanh nhẹ và linh hoạt. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1134)
Er besitzt Führungsqualität und ist sehr großzügig. ☊ Sở hữu tài lãnh đạo và rất phóng khoáng. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1139)
Die Jungfrau ist ordentlich und vernünftig und hat für alles ein System. ☊ Xử nữ thì gọn gàng và lý trí còn qui tất cả theo hệ thống. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1140)
Die Waage ist diplomatisch, freundlich und friedlich. ☊ Thiên bình có tài ngoại giao, thân thiện và hòa đồng. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1141)
Der Schütze sucht den Sinn des Lebens und braucht seinen persönlichen Freiraum. ☊ Nhân mã thì luôn tìm kiếm ý nghĩa của cuộc sống và cần không gian riêng. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1143)
Der Wassermann ist tolerant, fortschrittlich und modern. ☊ Bảo bình thì khoan dung, luôn tiến về phía trước và hiện đại. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1145)
Fische sind sanft, bescheiden und introvertiert und haben einen Instinkt, auf den sie sich gut verlassen können. ☊ Song ngư nhẹ nhàng, khiêm tốn và kín đáo, còn có một bản năng làm cho người khác trông cậy vào mình. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1146)
Können Sie mir erklären, wie das ablaufen wird? ☊ Bạn có thể giải thích cho tôi, quá trình của nó như thế nào không? ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1151)
Schon Monate vor dem Tag der Wahl veröffentlichen die Parteien ihre Programme. ☊ Một vài tháng trước ngày bầu cử các đảng phái đưa ta chương trình của họ. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1153)
In diesen klären sie die Bevölkerung darüber auf, wie sie die Aufgaben und Probleme lösen wollen, die auf die Gesellschaft zukommen. ☊ Trong đó họ giải thích với dân chúng, họ sẽ giải quyết nhiệm vụ và những vấn đề xảy ra trong xã hội như thế nào. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1154)
Alle Medien berichten über die Auseinandersetzungen zwischen liberalen und konservativen Politikern. ☊ Tất cả phương tiện thông tin đều nói đến sự tranh luận giữa những nhà chính trị theo đảng tự do và những người theo đảng bảo thủ. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1156)
In vielen Umfragen werden die Bürger wieder und wieder befragt, was sie denn wählen würden. ☊ Những người công dân sẽ luôn được trưng cầu dân ý, rằng họ sẽ lựa chọn theo đảng phái nào. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1157)
Vielen Mitarbeitern drohen Gehaltskürzungen oder Arbeitslosigkeit. ☊ Nhiều nhân công có nguy cơ bị cắt giảm lương hoặc bị thất nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1163)
Tri ist zwar nicht direkt betroffen, aber das Thema beschäftigt ihn. ☊ Trí tuy không trực tiếp liên quan đến, nhưng đề tài này cũng làm anh quan tâm đến. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1164)
Mein Vertrag geht noch über zwei Jahre, ich bin sehr fleißig und werde oft gelobt. ☊ Hợp đồng của anh còn hơn hai năm nữa, anh rất chăm chỉ và thường được thưởng. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1165)
Aber das Klima in der Firma ist mittlerweile so schlecht, dass ich mich beruflich verändern möchte. ☊ Nhưng hoàn cảnh công ty lúc này quá tồi tệ đến nỗi anh muốn đổi công việc khác. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1166)
Du könntest erfolgreicher sein. ☊ Anh có thể thành đạt hơn. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1169)
Lass uns doch gemeinsam neue Arbeitsstellen suchen und in eine andere Stadt ziehen. ☊ Chúng ta hãy cùng tìm chỗ làm mới và chuyển đến một thành phố khác. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1171)
Ich hätte auch Lust, eine andere Stadt kennenzulernen. ☊ Anh còn rất hứng thú làm quen với một thành phố khác. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1173)
Dann beginnen wir gleich mit der Suche! ☊ Vậy chúng ta bắt đầu tìm ngay thôi! ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1174)
Ich kaufe Zeitungen mit Stellenanzeigen. ☊ Em mua báo với những thông tin tuyển dụng. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1175)
Begeistert zeigt sie Tri eine Zeitschrift. ☊ Cô phấn khởi đưa cho Trí một cuốn tạp chí. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1179)
Aber sie bekommen im Durchschnitt 12 Prozent weniger bezahlt als ihre männlichen Kollegen. ☊ Nhưng trung bình họ nhận được lương ít hơn 12 phần trăm so với những đồng nghiệp nam. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1186)
Das heißt also: Es gibt im Journalismus wesentlich mehr Männer in Führungspositionen als Frauen. ☊ Có nghĩa là: Trong giới báo chí cơ bản có nhiều nam giới ngồi ở vị trí lãnh đạo nhiều hơn nữ giới. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1187)
Wolltest du denn nicht immer Journalistin werden? ☊ Vậy em không muốn trở thành nữ nhà báo nữa hả? ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1189)
Du würdest bestimmt schnell in eine Führungsposition aufsteigen und die Dominanz der Männer brechen. ☊ Em chắc chắn nhanh chóng sẽ leo lên một vị trí lãnh đạo và làm giảm bớt sự chiếm ưu thế của nam giới. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1190)
Hast Du meinen Reisepass gesehen? ☊ Em có nhìn thấy hộ chiếu du lịch của anh không? ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1196)
Ich kann auch das Visum vom Konsulat nicht finden. ☊ Anh cũng không thấy giấy thị thực của lãnh sự quán. ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1197)
Wir müssen übrigens noch Wäsche waschen und trocknen. ☊ Chúng ta còn phải giặt và làm khô quần áo nữa. ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1199)
Und hier habe ich noch ein Geschenk für dich: den neuen Sprachkurs fürs Berufsleben von sprachenlernen24! ☊ Và đây anh còn một món quà cho em: một khóa học cho cuộc sống nghề nghiệp tại nơi học tiếng 24! ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1203)
Mit wem spreche ich, bitte? ☊ Xin hỏi ai đang gọi đấy ạ? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1210)
Darf ich fragen, worum es geht? ☊ Xin hỏi anh / chị gọi có việc gì đấy ạ? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1211)
Das ist das Büro von Herrn ... ☊ Đây là văn phòng của ông... ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1212)
Bin ich mit der Niederlassung in Berlin verbunden? ☊ Có phải tôi đang được kết nối với chi nhánh tại Berlin không vậy? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1213)
Was kann ich für Sie tun? ☊ Tôi có thể giúp gì được cho anh / chị ? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1214)
Haben Sie mich angerufen? ☊ Anh / Chị vừa gọi cho tôi phải không? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1217)
Meine Sekretärin hat mich gebeten, Sie zurückzurufen. ☊ Thư kí của tôi nhắn tôi gọi lại cho anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1218)
Haben Sie einen Moment Zeit? ☊ Anh / Chị có chút thời gian bây giờ không? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1219)
Kann ich bitte mit Frau ... sprechen? ☊ Xin lỗi, tôi có thể nói chuyện với cô / bà ... được không? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1220)
Kann ich bitte mit Ihrer Kollegin sprechen? ☊ Xin lỗi, tôi có thể nói chuyện với cô đồng nghiệp của anh / chị được không? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1221)
Ist Herr ... zu sprechen? ☊ Có thể nói chuyện với ông / ngài...bây giờ được không? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1222)
Sind die Kollegen der Forschungsabteilung noch da? ☊ Xin hỏi nhân viên của phòng nghiên cứu có còn đó không? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1223)
Ist ... da? ☊ Anh / Chị ... có ở đó không ạ? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1224)
Bitte verbinden Sie mich mit der Personalabteilung. ☊ Anh / Chị làm ơn cho tôi gặp phòng nhân sự? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1225)
Können Sie mich bitte zur Pressestelle durchstellen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể làm ơn nối máy cho tôi với bộ phận báo chí truyền thông được không? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1226)
Ich habe eine Nachricht für Frau ... ☊ Tôi có tin nhắn cho cô / chị ... ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1227)
Könnten Sie mir bitte die Durchwahl-Nummer von Herrn ... geben? ☊ Anh / Chị làm ơn cho tôi số máy nối trực tiếp với ông / anh ..? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1228)
Ich werde Sie morgen wieder anrufen. ☊ Tôi sẽ gọi lại cho anh / chị vào ngày mai. ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1230)
Ich rufe Sie gleich zurück. ☊ Tôi sẽ gọi lại cho anh / chị ngay. ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1231)
Vielen Dank für Ihre Auskunft. ☊ Cám ơn anh / chị đã cho biết thông tin. ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1233)
Ich rufe wegen des Besprechungstermins morgen an. ☊ Tôi gọi để hỏi về cuộc họp ngày mai. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1237)
Ich hätte gerne mehr Informationen über Ihre neuen Produkte. ☊ Tôi muốn có thêm vài thông tin về sản phẩm mới của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1245)
Einen Moment, bitte. ☊ Xin làm ơn chờ một chút. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1248)
Einen Moment bitte, ich verbinde Sie. ☊ Làm ơn chờ một chút, tôi sẽ nối máy. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1249)
Einen Moment bitte, ich verbinde Sie mit meiner Kollegin. ☊ Làm ơn chờ một chút, tôi sẽ nối máy cho đồng nghiệp của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1250)
Darf ich Sie mit meiner Kollegin verbinden? ☊ Tôi sẽ nối máy cho anh / chị với đồng nghiệp của tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1251)
Der Geschäftsführer ist im Moment nicht zu sprechen. ☊ Giám đốc hiện không thể tiếp chuyện được. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1255)
Darf ich ihm etwas ausrichten? ☊ Tôi có thể nhắn lại gì cho ông ấy? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1257)
Möchten Sie meiner Kollegin etwas ausrichten? ☊ Anh / Chị muốn nhắn lại gì cho đồng nghiệp của tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1258)
Sie ist gerade nicht im Büro. ☊ Cô ấy hiện không có mặt trong văn phòng. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1259)
Er ist gerade nicht im Büro. ☊ Anh ấy hiện không có mặt trong văn phòng. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1260)
Ich werde ihn gerne benachrichtigen. ☊ Tôi sẽ giúp nhắn lại cho ông ấy / anh ấy. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1261)
Sie ist nur über ihr Handy zu erreichen. ☊ Cô ấy / Chị ấy hiện chỉ liên lạc được qua điện thoại di động. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1262)
Würde es Sie stören, wenn ich diesen Anruf annehme? ☊ Anh / Chị có phiền không nếu tôi nghe cuộc gọi này? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1263)
Hier ist ein Anruf für dich. ☊ Có cuộc gọi cho anh / chị này! ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1265)
Der Abteilungsleiter möchte Sie sprechen. ☊ Trưởng phòng cần gặp anh / chị có chút việc. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1266)
Er wird Sie so bald wie möglich zurückrufen. ☊ Ông ấy / Anh ấy sẽ gọi lại sớm nhất có thể cho anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1267)
Möchten Sie eine Nachricht hinterlassen? ☊ Anh / Chị có muốn nhắn lại gì không? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1269)
Bitte geben Sie mir Ihre Telefonnummer. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể để lại số điện thoại liên lạc được không? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1270)
Sie erreichen mich unter der Nummer: ☊ Anh / Chị có thể gọi cho tôi theo số này: ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1271)
Können Sie das bitte buchstabieren? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đánh vần nó được không? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1273)
Leider kann ich Ihnen nicht weiterhelfen. ☊ Rất tiếc tôi không thể giúp gì được cho anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1275)
Der gewählte Gesprächspartner ist zur Zeit nicht erreichbar. ☊ Thuê bao quý khách vừa gọi hiện không liên lạc được. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1277)
Ich kann Sie nicht verstehen. ☊ Tôi không hiểu anh / chị nói gì. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1279)
Bitte warten Sie. ☊ Anh / Chị làm ơn chờ / giữ máy. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1280)
Die Verbindung wird gehalten. ☊ Xin bạn chờ máy / Máy đang kết nối. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1281)
Bitte bleiben Sie am Apparat. ☊ Làm ơn chờ / giữ máy. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1282)
Bitte bleiben Sie in der Leitung. ☊ Làm ơn chờ / giữ máy. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1283)
Ich hätte gerne die Nummer der Firma Muster in Berlin, Deutschland. ☊ Tôi muốn có số điện thoại của công ty Muster ở Berlin, Đức. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1284)
Kann ich Sie in 10 Minuten zurückrufen? ☊ Tôi có thể gọi lại cho anh / chị trong 10 phút nữa được không? ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1285)
Bitte rufen Sie mich so schnell wie möglich zurück! ☊ Làm ơn gọi lại cho tôi càng sớm càng tốt. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1286)
Könnten Sie bitte etwas lauter sprechen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể nói to thêm chút được không? ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1288)
Könnten Sie bitte etwas langsamer sprechen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể nói chậm lại chút được không? ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1289)
Könnten Sie das bitte wiederholen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể nhắc lại được không? ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1290)
Bitte entschuldigen Sie mich, ich muss noch kurz telefonieren. ☊ Anh / Chị thông cảm, tôi phải gọi điện một chút. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1292)
Kein Anschluss unter dieser Nummer. ☊ Không kết nối được với số máy này. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1294)
Diese Nummer ist nicht vergeben. ☊ Số điện thoại này không tồn tại. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1295)
Leider habe ich Ihren Namen nicht verstanden. Könnten Sie ihn mir bitte nochmals sagen? ☊ Xin lỗi tôi không nghe rõ tên của anh / chị . Làm ơn nhắc lại tên của anh / chị được không? ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1297)
Können Sie das buchstabieren? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đánh vần được không? ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1299)
Das ist der Anrufbeantworter der Firma Muster. ☊ Đây là hộp tin nhắn điện thoại / máy trả lời tự động của công ty Muster. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1300)
Leider sind wir im Moment nicht erreichbar. ☊ Rất tiếc hiện tại chúng tôi không thể liên lạc được. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1301)
Ich bin gerade nicht erreichbar. ☊ Hiện tại tôi không thể liên lạc được. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1302)
Sie rufen außerhalb der Öffnungszeiten an. ☊ Anh / Chị đang gọi ngoài giờ mở cửa của văn phòng. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1304)
Sie rufen außerhalb unserer Sprechzeiten an. ☊ Anh / Chị đang gọi ngoài giờ tiếp khách của văn phòng. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1305)
Bitte hinterlassen Sie Ihren Namen und Ihre Telefonnummer. ☊ Làm ơn để lại tin nhắn và số điện thoại. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1308)
Bitte hinterlassen Sie Ihre Kontaktdaten. ☊ Làm ơn để lại thông tin liên lạc. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1309)
Dringende Nachrichten senden Sie bitte an meine E-Mail-Adresse. ☊ Nếu có việc khẩn cấp xin hãy gửi đến hòm Email của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1312)
Ich werde Sie so bald wie möglich zurückrufen. ☊ Tôi sẽ gọi lại cho anh / chị sớm nhất có thể. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1313)
Heute ist der 07.März. ☊ Hôm nay là ngày 7 tháng ba. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1314)
Bitte rufen Sie mich unter der Nummer 1060514 zurück. ☊ Làm ơn gọi lại cho tôi theo số điện thoại sau: 1060514. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1316)
Vielen Dank für Ihre Anfrage. ☊ Xin cám ơn câu hỏi của bạn đã gửi. ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1328)
Vielen Dank für Ihre rasche Antwort. ☊ Xin chân thành cám ơn câu trả lời rất nhanh chóng của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1329)
Vielen Dank für deine schnelle Antwort. ☊ Xin chân thành cám ơn câu trả lời rất nhanh chóng của bạn. ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1330)
Ich freue mich auf Ihre Antwort. ☊ Tôi vui mừng chờ đợi câu trả lời của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1334)
Falls unzustellbar, bitte zurück an Absender ☊ Nếu không tìm được địa chỉ, làm ơn gửi lại cho người gửi! ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1342)
Unser Telefonat am 02.08. ☊ Về cuộc nói chuyện điện thoại của chúng ta vào ngày 02.08. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1344)
Ihre Anfrage vom 02.08. ☊ Về câu hỏi / yêu cầu của anh / chị vào ngày 02.08. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1345)
Die Rechnung mit der Nummer 12056 datiert vom 01.12. ☊ Về hóa đơn số 12056 vào ngày 01.12. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1347)
Wir freuen uns, Ihnen mitteilen zu dürfen, dass ... ☊ Chúng tôi rất vui mừng được thông báo với anh / chị rằng.. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1351)
Leider müssen wir Ihnen mitteilen, dass wir Ihre Bestellung nicht bearbeiten können. ☊ Chúng tôi rất tiếc phải thông báo với anh / chị rằng đơn đặt hàng của anh / chị không thể giải quyết được. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1352)
Leider müssen wir Ihnen mitteilen, dass wir momentan Lieferschwierigkeiten haben. ☊ Chúng tôi rất tiếc phải thông báo với anh / chị rằng hiện tại chúng tôi gặp một số trục trặc với việc vận chuyển. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1353)
Für weitere Informationen stehen wir Ihnen jederzeit zur Verfügung. ☊ Nếu cần biết thêm thông tin xin anh / chị vui lòng liên hệ với chúng tôi bất kì lúc nào. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1356)
Wir hoffen, dass wir Ihnen mit diesen Informationen helfen konnten. ☊ Chúng tôi hi vọng những thông tin trên có thể giúp ích cho anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1357)
Falls Sie weitere Fragen haben, wenden Sie sich bitte an meine Kollegin. ☊ Nếu anh / chị có câu hỏi gì thêm nữa xin hãy liên hệ với đồng nghiệp của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1358)
Für Fragen stehen wir jederzeit zur Verfügung. ☊ Nếu anh / chị cần hỏi gì thêm nữa chúng tôi luôn luôn sẵn sàng giải đáp. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1359)
Sie erreichen uns unter der Telefonnummer 10607033. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể liên lạc với chúng tôi qua số điện thoại: 10607033. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1360)
Bitte bestätigen Sie, dass Sie diesen Brief bekommen haben. ☊ Xin vui lòng xác nhận đã nhận được thư / thông báo này. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1361)
Vielen Dank für Ihre gestrige E-Mail. ☊ Xin cám ơn về bức thư ngày hôm qua của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1371)
Vielen Dank für Ihre schnelle Antwort. ☊ Xin cám ơn về câu trả lời nhanh chóng của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1373)
Ich beziehe mich auf Ihre E-Mail vom 23. August. ☊ Tôi muốn hỏi về bức thư của anh / chị vào 23.08. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1374)
Bitte entschuldigen Sie, dass ich heute erst antworten kann. ☊ Xin lỗi vì hôm nay tôi mới có thể trả lời anh / chị được. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1375)
Diese E-Mail enthält vertrauliche Informationen. ☊ Bức thư này chứa đựng những thông tin bảo mật. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1376)
Bitte leiten Sie diese E-Mail nicht weiter. ☊ Yêu cầu không chuyển tiếp bức thư này. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1377)
Bitte leiten Sie diese E-Mail an die Kollegen der Entwicklungsabteilung weiter. ☊ Anh / Chị vui lòng chuyển bức thư này đến nhân viên phòng phát triển. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1378)
Diese E-Mail ist eine interne Mitteilung. Sie darf nicht an Personen außerhalb des Unternehmens geschickt werden. ☊ Bức thư này mang tính nội bộ. Yêu cầu không tiết lộ cho người ngoài công ty. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1379)
Dieses Rundschreiben soll euch über die Planung der nächsten beiden Monate informieren. ☊ Bức thư này thông báo về kế hoạch cho hai tháng tiếp theo. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1380)
Leider konnte ich das Dokument nicht herunterladen. ☊ Rất tiếc tôi không thể tải văn bản xuống được. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1382)
Das Dokument lässt sich nicht öffnen. ☊ Văn bản không thể mở được. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1383)
Gerne schicke ich Ihnen das Dokument in einem anderen Format zu. ☊ Tôi sẽ gửi cho anh / chị văn bản ở dạng khác. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1384)
Bitte löschen Sie mich aus Ihrem Verteiler. ☊ Làm ơn xóa tên tôi khỏi danh sách gửi thư của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1387)
In der Zeit vom 23.12. bis zum 10.01. bin ich leider nicht erreichbar. ☊ Trong khoảng thời gian từ 23.12 đến 10. 01 tôi sẽ không thể liên lạc được. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1388)
In dringenden Fällen, wenden Sie sich bitte an meinen Kollegen. ☊ Trong trường hợp khẩn cấp xin vui lòng liên hệ với đồng nghiệp của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1389)
Für weitere Fragen stehe ich gerne zur Verfügung. ☊ Nếu có câu hỏi gì thêm tôi sẵn sàng để giải đáp. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1392)
Ich muss meine E-Mails noch abrufen. ☊ Tôi phải kiểm tra hòm thư đã. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1396)
Ich rufe meine E-Mails nur noch zwei Mal am Tag ab. ☊ Tôi chỉ còn kiểm tra hòm Email hai lần trong ngày. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1397)
Hast du meine E-Mail bekommen? ☊ Anh / Chị có nhận được thư của tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1399)
Soll ich dir die E-Mail weiterleiten? ☊ Có cần tôi chuyển bức thư này tới anh / chị không? ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1400)
Der Server ist nicht erreichbar. Ich kann meine E-Mails nicht abrufen. ☊ Mạng chủ hiện đang bị treo, tôi không thể mở hòm thư được. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1403)
Vielleicht hast du meine E-Mail nicht bekommen, weil sie als Spam eingestuft wurde. ☊ Có thể anh / chị không nhận được thư của tôi vì nó bị chuyển vào hòm thư rác. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1404)
Kannst du mir bitte eine Kopie dieser E-Mail schicken? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể gửi cho tôi bản sao của Email đó được không? ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1405)
Ich beziehe mich auf Ihr Fax vom 19. November. ☊ Tôi muốn hỏi về bản fax 19.11. ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1409)
Bitte faxen Sie uns Ihren Auftrag zu. ☊ Xin gửi đặt hàng của quý khách qua fax cho chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1412)
Kannst du das bitte an die Kollegin in Berlin faxen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể gửi tài liệu này qua fax đến đồng nghiệp ở Berlin được không? ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1413)
Können Sie das bitte an die Personalabteilung faxen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể gửi fax đến phòng nhân sự được không? ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1415)
Die Übertragung war leider unvollständig. ☊ Đường truyền fax không ổn định. ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1417)
Ich habe deine Faxnachricht nicht bekommen. ☊ Tôi không nhận được bản fax. ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1419)
Das Faxgerät hat kein Papier mehr. Kannst du es bitte auffüllen? ☊ Máy fax không còn giấy. Anh / Chị có thể cho thêm vào được không? ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1421)
Darf ich mich vorstellen? ☊ Tôi xin tự giới thiệu được không? ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1425)
Ich habe in München Medizin studiert. ☊ Tôi từng học Y ở Munich. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1427)
Ich bin Physiker. ☊ Tôi là nhà vật lí học. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1428)
Ich habe zwei Jahre in Boston studiert. ☊ Tôi đã học đại học ở Boston hai năm. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1430)
Ich habe die letzten drei Jahre für ein Unternehmen in Peking gearbeitet. ☊ Tôi đã làm việc cho một công ty tại Bắc Kinh trong ba năm vừa qua. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1432)
Ich habe gerade meine Doktorarbeit abgeschlossen. ☊ Tôi vừa hoàn thành xong bài luận văn tiến sĩ. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1434)
Ich bin Abteilungsleiter. ☊ Tôi là trưởng phòng / trưởng ban. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1437)
Darf ich Ihnen unsere neue Kollegin vorstellen? Sie wird uns in der Entwicklung unterstützen. ☊ Hân hạnh giới thiệu nhân viên mới của chúng ta. Cô ấy sẽ hỗ trợ chúng ta trong mảng phát triển. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1442)
Kennen Sie schon meinen Kollegen? - Er arbeitet in der Münchner Niederlassung in der Buchhaltung. ☊ Anh / Chị đã biết đồng nghiệp của tôi chưa? – Anh ấy / Ông ấy làm việc tại phòng kế toán tại chi nhánh ở Munich. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1443)
Darf ich Sie mit meinem Ehemann bekanntmachen? ☊ Xin phép được giới thiệu đây là chồng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1445)
Das ist mein Kollege. Er ist zu dieser Konferenz aus Deutschland angereist. ☊ Hân hạnh giới thiệu đồng nghiệp của tôi. Anh ấy / Ông ấy từ Đức tới để dự hội thảo. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1448)
Wie geht es Ihnen? ☊ Anh / Chị có khỏe không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1450)
Was haben Sie studiert? ☊ Anh / Chị đã học ngành gì? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1452)
Wo haben Sie studiert? ☊ Anh / Chị đã học đại học ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1453)
In welcher Abteilung arbeiten Sie? ☊ Anh / Chị đang làm việc tại phòng / bộ phận nào? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1455)
Würden Sie mir Ihre Visitenkarte geben? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể cho tôi danh thiếp của anh / chị được không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1459)
Wohnen Sie auch hier in der Stadt? ☊ Anh / Chị cũng sống ở thành phố này phải không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1460)
Was machen Sie, wenn Sie nicht gerade arbeiten? ☊ Anh / Chị làm gì khi không phải đi làm? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1461)
War es schwer, den Weg hierher zu finden? ☊ Anh / Chị tìm đường đến đây có khó không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1464)
Konnten Sie einen Parkplatz finden? ☊ Anh / Chị tìm được chỗ đỗ xe chứ? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1465)
Möchten Sie sich setzen? ☊ Anh / Chị có muốn ngồi không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1469)
Möchten Sie eine Tasse Tee? ☊ Anh / Chị có muốn uống trà không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1471)
Hatten Sie einen angenehmen Flug? ☊ Chuyến bay của anh / chị đã tốt đẹp phải không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1475)
Entschuldigung, sind Sie die neue Kollegin? ☊ Xin lỗi, anh / chị có phải là nhân viên mới không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1476)
Wie bitte? Das habe ich eben (akustisch) nicht verstanden. ☊ Xin lỗi tôi nghe không rõ lắm. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1477)
Verzeihung, darf ich Sie kurz stören? ☊ Xin lỗi, tôi có thể làm phiền anh / chị một chút được không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1478)
Entschuldigung, darf ich hereinkommen? ☊ Xin lỗi, tôi vào được không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1479)
Können Sie bitte mitkommen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đi cùng được không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1481)
Das ist mir sehr peinlich. ☊ Tôi thấy rất ngại / rất xấu hổ. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1483)
Das macht nichts. ☊ (Điều đó) không có vấn đề gì. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1484)
Oh, das war ein Missverständnis. Das habe ich nicht so gemeint. ☊ Ô, đó là một sự hiểu lầm. Tôi không có ý đó. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1487)
Bitte entschuldigen Sie meine Verspätung. Ich stand eine Stunde lang im Stau. ☊ Xin anh / chị thứ lỗi về sự chậm trễ. Tôi bị tắc đường một tiếng đồng hồ. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1488)
Das verstehe ich gut. Mir geht es genauso. ☊ Tôi hoàn toàn hiểu chuyện này. Tôi cũng nghĩ như vậy. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1490)
Wer hat Ihnen das erzählt? ☊ Ai đã kể cho anh / chị chuyện này? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1491)
Sind Sie zum ersten Mal hier? ☊ Anh / Chị đến đây lần đầu tiên phải không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1492)
Waren Sie letztes Jahr auch hier? ☊ Năm ngoái anh / chị cũng đã tới đây phải không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1493)
Gute Besserung! ☊ Chúc chóng khỏe. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1497)
Wie wird das Wetter heute? ☊ Thời tiết hôm nay thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1502)
Was für ein schreckliches Wetter heute! ☊ Thời tiết hôm nay thật là kinh khủng. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1503)
Wie ist das Wetter in Ihrer Heimatstadt gerade? ☊ Thời tiết ở đất nước của anh / chị hiện thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1504)
Wir haben wirklich Glück mit dem Wetter. Normalerweise ist es um diese Jahreszeit viel kälter. ☊ Chúng ta thật là có may mắn với thời tiết. Bình thường vào mùa này trời lạnh hơn nhiều. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1505)
Leider haben wir heute Pech mit dem Wetter. ☊ Hôm nay chúng ta gặp xui xẻo với thời tiết. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1506)
Ich habe den Wetterbericht gehört: Morgen soll es wärmer werden. ☊ Tôi mới nghe dự báo thời tiết: ngày mai trời sẽ ấm hơn. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1507)
Ich war letztes Jahr in Hongkong. Dort war es auch so schwül. ☊ Năm ngoái tôi đã ở Hongkong. Ở đó cũng rất oi ả. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1510)
Haben Sie das Fußballspiel gestern Abend gesehen? ☊ Anh / Chị có xem trận bóng đá ngày hôm qua không? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1512)
Spielen Sie Golf? ☊ Anh / Chị có chơi golf không? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1513)
Kennen Sie diesen Golfplatz? ☊ Anh / Chị có biết sân golf này không? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1514)
Wie halten Sie sich fit? ☊ Anh / Chị làm thế nào để giữ cho mình luôn khỏe mạnh? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1515)
Mögen Sie Basketball? ☊ Anh / Chị có thích bóng rổ không? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1516)
Ich spiele seit Jahren Fußball. ☊ Tôi chơi bóng đá từ nhiều năm rồi. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1519)
Sind Sie verheiratet? ☊ Anh / Chị đã lập gia đình / kết hôn chưa? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1522)
Wie alt sind Ihre Kinder denn? Gehen Sie schon in die Schule? ☊ Con của anh / chị lên mấy tuổi rồi? Chúng đã đi học chưa? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1526)
Wie geht es Ihrer Frau? ☊ Vợ anh khỏe chứ? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1527)
Wie geht es Ihrem Partner? ☊ Bạn đời của anh / chị khỏe không? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1528)
Wie geht es Ihren Kindern? ☊ Con của anh / chị có khoẻ không? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1529)
Letzten Monat haben wir einen wundervollen Abend in der Oper verbracht: Auf dem Spielplan stand Nabucco von Guiseppe Verdi. ☊ Tháng trước chúng tôi đã có một buổi tối tuyệt vời tại nhà hát kịch Opera. Chương trình biểu diễn hôm đó là vở „Nabucco „ của Giuseppe Verdi. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1536)
Gehen Sie gerne ins Theater? ☊ Anh / Chị có thích đi xem kịch / đến nhà hát không? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1537)
Wann haben Sie Zeit? ☊ Khi nào anh / chị có thời gian? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1542)
Darf ich Ihnen den 17.11. vorschlagen? ☊ Tôi xin đề xuất ngày 17.11 có được không? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1545)
Ich habe am Montag und am Donnerstag Zeit. ☊ Tôi có thời gian vào thứ hai và thứ năm. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1546)
Passt es Ihnen am Mittwoch um 10 Uhr? ☊ Thứ tư vào lúc 10 giờ với anh / chị có được không? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1547)
Bitte kommen Sie am Freitag um 16 Uhr in mein Büro. ☊ Mời anh / chị đến văn phòng của tôi vào thứ sáu lúc 16 giờ. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1548)
Bitte schreiben Sie mir, wann Sie Zeit für ein Treffen haben. ☊ Xin cho tôi biết khi nào anh / chị có thời gian cho một buổi gặp mặt. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1549)
Montag passt mir sehr gut. ☊ Thứ hai tôi thấy rất phù hợp. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1551)
Einverstanden, dieser Termin ist gut. ☊ Đồng ý, thời điểm ấy rất phù hợp. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1552)
Leider habe ich zu diesem Zeitpunkt schon einen anderen Termin. ☊ Rất tiếc tôi đã có một cuộc hẹn khác vào thời gian đó. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1556)
Können wir das Problem telefonisch besprechen? ☊ Chúng ta có thể bàn về vấn đề đó qua điện thoại được không? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1557)
Können wir unseren Termin am 9.5. bitte verschieben? ☊ Chúng ta có thể lùi cuộc hẹn sang ngày 09.05 được không? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1558)
Wäre es möglich, dass wir uns eine Stunde früher treffen? ☊ Chúng ta có thể gặp nhau sớm hơn một tiếng được không? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1560)
Leider komme ich 30 Minuten später an als geplant. ☊ Rất xin lỗi tôi đến muộn hơn 30 phút so với dự định. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1562)
Können Sie mir bitte ein Angebot basierend auf Preisen ab Werk machen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể khuyến mại cho tôi theo giá xuất xưởng được không? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1567)
Kannst du bitte 100 Kartons für den Versand bei diesem Hersteller bestellen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đặt 100 thùng các-tông cho việc vận chuyển tại nhà sản xuất này được không? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1568)
Anbei finden Sie eine Liste mit unseren aktuellen Preisen. ☊ Tôi xin gửi quý khách bảng giá hiện thời của chúng tôi: ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1571)
Wenn Sie die doppelte Menge bestellen, erhalten Sie 30% Rabatt auf den Gesamtpreis. ☊ Nếu quý khách đặt hàng với số lượng gấp đôi, quý khách sẽ nhận được khuyến mại 30% cho tổng giá trị của đơn đặt hàng. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1572)
Bei Zahlung innerhalb von 14 Tagen gewähren wir Ihnen 2% Skonto. ☊ Nếu thanh toán trong vòng 14 ngày chúng tôi sẽ khuyến mại 2% cho quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1574)
Wir können die bestellte Ware voraussichtlich bis zum 15.06. liefern. ☊ Chúng tôi dự tính có thể chuyển hàng cho quý khách đến ngày 15.06. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1575)
Ich kann Ihnen folgendes Angebot machen: ☊ Tôi có các đơn chào hàng cho quý khách như sau: ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1576)
Ich habe meinen Arbeitsaufwand berechnet und kann Ihnen folgendes Angebot machen: ☊ Sau khi tính toán mọi chi phí, tôi có các đơn chào hàng cho quý khách như sau: ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1577)
Ich würde mich freuen, wenn Sie mir den Zuschlag für dieses Angebot geben würden. ☊ Tôi sẽ rất vui mừng nếu quý khách có thể trả phần phụ trội cho đơn chào hàng này. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1578)
Gewähren Sie Mengenrabatt? ☊ Qúy vị có giảm giá cho số lượng lớn không? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1579)
Ist das Ihr letztes Angebot? ☊ Đây là đơn chào hàng cuối cùng của anh / chị phải không? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1580)
Das ist ein unverbindlicher Preisvorschlag. ☊ Đây là đề xuất giá không bắt buộc. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1581)
Können Sie uns bitte ein Muster von Artikel 478 in rot schicken? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể gửi cho chúng tôi mẫu màu đỏ của sản phẩm 478 được không? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1582)
Haben Sie von Artikel 2256 noch 1.000 Stück auf Lager? ☊ Anh / Chị có sẵn trong kho 1000 cái loại sản phẩm 2256 không? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1583)
Würden Sie uns bitte ein Ansichtsexemplar zuschicken? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể gửi cho chúng tôi một bản mẫu tham khảo được không? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1584)
Bitte machen Sie uns ein Angebot. ☊ Anh / Chị hãy cho chúng tôi một đơn chào hàng. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1587)
Ihre Bestellung können wir zu diesen Bedingungen leider nicht annehmen. ☊ Rất tiếc chúng tôi không thể nhận đơn đặt hàng của quý vị với những điều kiện này được. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1588)
Leider ist der Artikel Nr. 3997 aus unserem Sommerkatalog nicht mehr lieferbar. ☊ Rất tiếc loại sản phẩm số 3997 từ catalog mùa hè không còn nữa. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1590)
Aufgrund der gestiegenen Produktionskosten mussten wir unsere Preise für Endkunden leider nach oben korrigieren. ☊ Vì chi phí sản xuất tăng nên chúng tôi rất tiếc phải nâng giá bán cho khách hàng. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1592)
Leider sind diese Bauteile zur Zeit nicht lieferbar. ☊ Rất tiếc chi tiết / bộ phận này hiện tại không được cung cấp nữa. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1593)
Leider müssen Sie mit einer längeren Lieferzeit rechnen. ☊ Rất tiếc quý khách phải tính tới việc thời gian vận chuyển bị kéo dài thêm. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1594)
Bitte entschuldigen Sie den Fehler. Wir werden die Ware noch heute an Sie verschicken. ☊ Xin lỗi quý khách vì sai sót này. Chúng tôi sẽ gửi hàng cho quý khách ngay trong ngày hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1596)
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)
Dieser Service ist für Sie kostenlos. ☊ Đây là dịch vụ miễn phí cho quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1598)
Ich danke Ihnen für eine schnelle Bearbeitung. ☊ Rất cám ơn quý vị về sự làm việc nhanh chóng. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1605)
Bitte bezahlen Sie diese Rechnung innerhalb von 30 Tagen. ☊ Xin vui lòng thanh toán hóa đơn trong vòng 30 ngày. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1606)
Die Ware bleibt bis zur vollständigen Zahlung unser Eigentum. ☊ Hàng vẫn thuộc về công ty chúng tôi cho đến khi thanh toán từ phía quý vị được hoàn tất. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1607)
Ich bin nicht sicher, ob diese Informationen richtig sind. ☊ Tôi không dám chắc những thông tin trên là chính xác. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1608)
Können Sie das bitte nachprüfen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể kiểm tra lại thông tin trên được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1609)
Kannst du bitte dieses Buch für mich bestellen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đặt cho tôi cuốn sách đó được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1611)
Ich brauche das Ergebnis deiner Recherche in zwei Stunden. ☊ Hãy cho tôi biết kết quả tìm kiếm thông tin sau hai giờ nữa. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1612)
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)
Kannst du das bitte im Wörterbuch nachschlagen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể tra lại cái này trong từ điển được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1614)
Ich brauche mehr Informationen über die Finanzkrise in Frankreich. ☊ Tôi cần thêm thông tin về cuộc khủng hoảng tài chính tại Pháp. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1615)
Kannst du dazu bitte im Internet recherchieren? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể tìm kiếm thêm thông tin trên mạng được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1616)
Ich bin mir nicht sicher, wie ich in diesem Fall entscheiden soll. Ist etwas Vergleichbares schon einmal vorgekommen? ☊ Tôi không biết nên quyết định thế nào trong trường hợp này. Đã có một trường hợp tương tự nào xảy ra chưa? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1618)
Können Sie mir mehr Einzelheiten zu diesem Thema erzählen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể kể chi tiết thêm về đề tài này được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1620)
Würden Sie mir einige Fragen zu diesem Thema beantworten? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể vui lòng trả lời vài câu hỏi về đề tài này được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1622)
Würden Sie mir ein Interview geben? ☊ Ông / Bà có thể vui lòng trả lời phỏng vấn được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1623)
Mehr Zahlen und Statistiken findest du in dieser Datenbank. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể tìm thấy thêm thông tin và các số liệu thống kê trong ngân hàng dữ liệu này. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1624)
Kann ich Einsicht in diese Akten nehmen? ☊ Tôi có thể xem qua dữ liệu này được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1626)
Aus welcher Quelle stammen diese Informationen? ☊ Những thông tin trên lấy từ nguồn nào? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1627)
Wurde in dieser Fachzeitschrift schon etwas zu unserem Thema veröffentlicht? ☊ Trong tạp chí chuyên ngành này có bài viết nào về đề tài của chúng ta không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1628)
Nach ausgiebigen Nachforschungen zu diesem Thema komme ich zu diesem Ergebnis: ☊ Sau những nghiên cứu chuyên sâu cho đề tài này tôi đi đến kết luận sau: ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1632)
Die Kollegin aus der Forschungsabteilung wird uns ihre Ergebnisse in einem Zwischenbericht vorstellen. ☊ Đồng nghiệp từ phòng nghiên cứu sẽ trình bày cho chúng ta kết quả nghiên cứu qua một báo cáo ngắn gọn. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1635)
Ich habe keinen Zugang zu diesen Informationen. ☊ Tôi không tiếp cận được với những thông tin đó. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1636)
Leider ist dieses Buch vergriffen und nicht mehr lieferbar. ☊ Rất tiếc cuốn sách trên đã được mua hết và cũng không được cung cấp thêm nữa. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1637)
Ich soll mehr Informationen über diesen Fall suchen, aber ich komme mit meiner Recherche nicht weiter. Hast du einen guten Rat für mich? ☊ Tôi rất cần thêm thông tin về trường hợp này nhưng không biết tiếp tục tra cứu thế nào? Anh / Chị có lời khuyên hữu ích nào không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1638)
Meine Suche hat keine interessanten Ergebnisse gebracht. ☊ Việc tìm kiếm của tôi không đưa lại kết quả thú vị nào. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1639)
Ich halte die Berichterstattung zu diesem Thema für einseitig und voreingenommen. ☊ Tôi cho rằng bản báo cáo về đề tài này khá phiến diện và thiên lệch. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1640)
Ich kann die Datei mit den Informationen nicht öffnen. ☊ Tôi không mở được dữ liệu có những thông tin đó. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1641)
Ich kann keine relevanten Informationen zu diesem Thema finden. ☊ Tôi không tìm được thông tin nào liên quan đến đề tài này. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1642)
Schön, dass Sie heute alle Zeit für diese Besprechung haben. ☊ Tôi rất mừng vì các vị đều có mặt tại cuộc họp này. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1643)
Auf unserer Tagesordnung stehen heute vier wichtige Themen. ☊ Chương trình của buổi họp hôm nay bao gồm bốn nội dung quan trọng. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1645)
Die Tagesordnung finden Sie auf dem Zettel vor Ihnen. ☊ Tờ giấy trước mặt quý vị ghi chương trình dự thảo cuộc họp hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1646)
Heute wird es darum gehen, die Strategie für das kommende Geschäftsjahr festzulegen. ☊ Trong buổi họp hôm nay chúng ta sẽ cùng nhau ấn định chiến lược kinh doanh cho năm tới. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1647)
Ich habe euch zu dieser Besprechung eingeladen, weil wir ein dringendes Problem lösen müssen. ☊ Tôi mời quý vị tới dự buổi họp này vì chúng ta cần phải giải quyết một vấn đề cấp bách. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1648)
Die Kollegen der Marketingabteilung werden uns zunächst die Verkaufszahlen der letzten drei Monate vorstellen. Anschließend analysieren und diskutieren wir diese Zahlen. ☊ Các đồng nghiệp bên phòng tiếp thị sẽ giới thiệu với chúng ta doanh số bán hàng của ba tháng vừa qua. Tiếp đó chúng ta sẽ cùng nhau phân tích và thảo luận về những con số này. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1649)
Wer schreibt das Protokoll zu dieser Besprechung? ☊ Hôm nay ai sẽ viết biên bản cuộc họp? ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1650)
Kannst du bitte alle Ergebnisse dieser Besprechung mitschreiben und dann an alle Kollegen schicken? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể ghi chép kết quả cuộc họp lại rồi sau đó gửi đến các tất cả các nhân viên được không? ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1651)
Ich hoffe, dass Sie alle das Protokoll der letzten Sitzung nochmals durchgelesen haben. ☊ Tôi hi vọng quý vị đều đã đọc qua biên bản của cuộc họp lần trước. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1652)
In meinem heutigen Vortrag möchte ich Ihnen die Probleme, die bei der Qualitätssicherung auftreten können, näher beschreiben. ☊ Trong bài phát biểu của tôi hôm nay, tôi muốn miêu tả kỹ hơn về những vấn đề có thể gặp phải trong quá trình quản lí chất lượng. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1654)
Ich möchte Ihnen das Problem mit Hilfe dieser Grafik veranschaulichen. ☊ Xin mời quý vị cùng theo dõi biểu đồ sau để hình dung rõ hơn về vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1655)
In dieser Tabelle finden Sie die aktuellen Verkaufszahlen für Mai und Juni. ☊ Doanh số bán hàng hiện tại của tháng năm và tháng sáu được thể hiện qua bảng thống kê trên đây. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1656)
Haben Sie noch Fragen zu meinem Vortrag? ☊ Quý vị còn có câu hỏi nào về bài thuyết trình của tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1658)
Ich bin dagegen. ☊ Tôi phản đối. / Tôi không nhất trí. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1662)
Ich bin nicht Ihrer Meinung. ☊ Tôi không nhất trí với ý kiến của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1663)
Mit diesem Vorschlag bin ich nicht einverstanden. ☊ Tôi không đồng ý với đề xuất này. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1665)
Mir ist nicht klar, worauf du hinaus willst. ☊ Tôi không rõ anh / chị định nói điều gì. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1667)
Sollen wir darüber abstimmen? ☊ Chúng ta có nên biểu quyết cho vấn đề này không? ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1671)
Leider haben wir heute keine Zeit mehr um dieses Thema zu besprechen. ☊ Rất tiếc hôm nay chúng ta không còn thời gian để bàn về đề tài này nữa. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1673)
Könnten Sie sich bitte kurz fassen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể tóm gọn lại được không? ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1674)
Das gehört nicht zum Thema. ☊ Điều đó không liên quan đến đề tài / vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1675)
Leider können wir uns in diesem Punkt nicht einigen. ☊ Rất tiếc chúng ta không thể nhất trí ở điểm này được. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1677)
Ich brauche Ihren Pass, bitte. ☊ Xin anh / chị đưa cho tôi hộ chiếu. ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1687)
Brauchen Sie noch weitere Unterlagen von mir? ☊ Anh / Chị còn cần thêm giấy tờ gì của tôi nữa không? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1688)
Diese Frage verstehe ich nicht. Können Sie mir das bitte erklären? ☊ Tôi không hiểu câu hỏi này. Anh / Chị làm ơn giải thích giúp tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1689)
Können Sie das bitte für mich übersetzen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể dịch hộ tôi cái này được không? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1691)
Bitte schicken Sie uns das ausgefüllte Formular innerhalb von 5 Werktagen per Post zu. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể gửi cho chúng tôi tờ khai đã điền đầy đủ qua đường bưu điện trong vòng 5 ngày. ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1697)
Kann ich Ihnen die Formulare auch per E-Mail zuschicken? ☊ Tôi có thể gửi ngài bản khai này qua Email được không? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1698)
Dieses Problem muss schnell gelöst werden. ☊ Vấn đề này cần phải được giải quyết nhanh chóng. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1702)
Dieser Auftrag stellt uns vor ein großes logistisches Problem. ☊ Đối với hợp đồng này thì việc vận chuyển là một vấn đề lớn. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1704)
Wir müssen dringend über diesen Fall sprechen. ☊ Chúng ta phải thảo luận gấp về trường hợp này. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1705)
Kommen Sie in mein Büro und wir sprechen über dieses Problem. ☊ Mời anh / chị đến văn phòng của tôi để nói chuyện về vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1708)
Haben Sie einen Vorschlag, wie wir dieses Problem lösen könnten? ☊ Anh / Chị có đề xuất giải pháp gì cho vấn đề này không? ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1710)
Ich schlage vor, dass wir uns auf einen Kompromiss einigen. ☊ Tôi đề nghị chúng ta nên tìm một phương án thỏa hiệp. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1712)
Es ist sinnlos, sich gegenseitig die Schuld zuzuschieben. ☊ Tôi thấy việc đổ lỗi cho nhau không đem lại lợi ích gì cả. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1713)
Lassen Sie uns zusammenarbeiten und das Problem gemeinsam lösen. ☊ Chúng ta hãy cùng nhau bàn bạc để đưa ra cách giải quyết cho vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1714)
Ich muss mich entschuldigen: Ich wollte Sie nicht beleidigen. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi về điều đó, tôi không có ý xúc phạm anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1716)
Wir könnten diesen Auftrag extern vergeben. ☊ Chúng ta có thể bàn giao hợp đồng này cho một đối tác bên ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1717)
Wir könnten die andere Projektgruppe bitten uns zu helfen. ☊ Chúng ta có thể tìm trợ giúp từ một nhóm dự án khác. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1718)
Wir können einen Kollegen um Hilfe bitten. ☊ Chúng ta có thể nhờ một đồng nghiệp khác giúp đỡ. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1719)
Wir könnten mit dem Geschäftsführer sprechen und ihn um Rat bitten. ☊ Chúng ta có thể nhờ lãnh đạo cho ý kiến giúp đỡ. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1720)
Ich sehe keine andere Möglichkeit. ☊ Tôi không thấy có khả năng nào khác. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1721)
Wenn das so ist, müssen wir unseren Anwalt einschalten. ☊ Nếu sự việc đúng là như vậy chúng ta phải nhờ đến luật sư. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1723)
Können wir dieses Problem nicht anders lösen? ☊ Liệu chúng ta có giải pháp khác cho vấn đề này không? ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1724)
Ich schlage vor, dieses große Problem in mehreren kleinen Schritten zu lösen. ☊ Tôi đề nghị chúng ta chia vấn đề lớn này thành nhiều bước nhỏ để giải quyết. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1725)
Kannst du das bitte erledigen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể giải quyết được việc này không? ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1728)
Neben meinem Studium möchte ich praktische Erfahrungen sammeln. ☊ Bên cạnh việc học đại học tôi cũng muốn thu thập thêm kinh nghiệm thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1731)
Ein Praktikum bietet die Gelegenheit einen Beruf näher kennenzulernen. ☊ Khóa thực tập đem đến cơ hội làm quen với nghiệp vụ chuyên môn. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1732)
Mein Pflichtpraktikum würde ich gerne in Ihrem Unternehmen machen. ☊ Tôi rất muốn làm khóa thực tập bắt buộc ở công ty của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1739)
Ich möchte mich über meine beruflichen Möglichkeiten informieren. ☊ Tôi muốn được thu thập thông tin về các cơ hội nghề nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1740)
Ein Praktikum gibt mir Einblick in das Berufsfeld meines Studiums. ☊ Khóa thực tập cho tôi một cái nhìn về các nghề nghiệp trong ngành học của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1741)
Ich hoffe, dass ich mein bisher theoretisch gelerntes Wissen in die Praxis umsetzen kann. ☊ Hy vọng tôi có thể áp dụng các kiến thức lý thuyết đã được học vào thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1742)
Wir erwarten von Ihnen Teamfähigkeit und eigenständiges Arbeiten. ☊ Chúng tôi mong đợi vào khả năng hợp tác và làm việc độc lập của anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1743)
Wenn Sie uns bei diesem Projekt unterstützen möchten, sollten Sie über ein gutes Organisationstalent verfügen. ☊ Nếu anh / chị muốn hỗ trợ dự án này, anh / chị cần có một khả năng tổ chức tốt. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1744)
Wenn Sie sich für die Kultur und die Sprache Chinas interessieren, bieten wir Ihnen die Gelegenheit das anzuwenden, was Sie während Ihres Studiums gelernt haben. ☊ Nếu anh / chị có quan tâm đến văn hóa và tiếng Trung Quốc, thì chúng tôi tạo cơ hội cho anh / chị áp dụng các kiến thức mà anh / chị đã học. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1745)
Sie unterstützen die Kollegen in der internen Unternehmenskommunikation. ☊ Anh / Chị hỗ trợ các đồng nghiệp trong giao dịch nội bộ công ty. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1748)
Wir bieten Ihnen einen interessanten Praktikumsplatz. ☊ Chúng tôi đưa ra một vị trí thực tập hấp dẫn cho anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1750)
Das Praktikum ermöglicht Ihnen Einblicke in die unterschiedlichen Bereiche unseres Unternehmens. ☊ Khóa thực tập tạo điều kiện cho anh / chị có cái nhìn tổng quát về tất cả các lĩnh vực của công ty chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1752)
Wir begleiten Ihr Praktikum mit einem Sprachkurs, der von uns organisiert wird. ☊ Chúng tôi có một khóa học tiếng kèm theo khóa thực tập, khóa học tiếng này do chúng tôi tổ chức. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1753)
Wir bieten Ihnen die Mitarbeit bei spannenden Projekten in einer der größten Beratungsfirmen Europas an. ☊ Chúng tôi tạo cơ hội cho anh / chị tham gia các dự án hấp dẫn của một trong những công ty tư vấn lớn nhất Châu Âu. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1754)
Während des Praktikums habe ich viel Neues gelernt. ☊ Trong thời gian thực tập tôi đã học được nhiều điều mới. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1755)
Ich habe gelernt, wie man einen Vortrag sinnvoll strukturiert und interessant gestaltet. ☊ Tôi đã học được cách cấu trúc hợp lý và trình bày hấp dẫn một bài thuyết trình. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1757)
Es war interessant den Büro-Alltag in einer großen Firma kennenzulernen. ☊ Rất thú vị khi được làm quen với công việc văn phòng hàng ngày trong một công ty lớn. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1758)
Nach dem Praktikum hat man mir eine feste Stelle angeboten. ☊ Sau khóa thực tập người ta đã mời tôi vào làm việc lâu dài. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1759)
In meinem Praktikum in Paris habe ich viel gelernt. Ich kann mich jetzt schnell in neue Bereiche einarbeiten und ich habe gelernt zu recherchieren. ☊ Trong khóa thực tập tại Paris tôi đã học được rất nhiều. Bây giờ tôi có thể quen nhanh công việc ở lĩnh vực mới và cũng đã học được cách tra cứu. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1760)
Mein Praktikum war leider ein Misserfolg: Ich habe zwei Monate lang nur Kaffee gekocht und Akten kopiert. ☊ Khóa thực tập của tôi đáng tiếc đã không thành công: Trong suốt hai tháng tôi chỉ pha cà phê và copy tài liệu. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1761)
Leider habe ich nichts Neues gelernt. ☊ Đáng tiếc tôi đã không học được gì mới. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1762)
Ich habe mich unterfordert gefühlt. ☊ Tôi đã có cảm giác không được thử thách. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1763)
Das Verhältnis mit den Kollegen war sehr gut. Wir haben auch in der Freizeit viel gemeinsam unternommen. ☊ Quan hệ với đồng nghiệp rất tốt. Chúng tôi cũng đi chơi cùng nhau nhiều trong thời gian rỗi. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1765)
Das Praktikum war eine tolle Erfahrung. ☊ Khóa thực tập là một kinh nghiệm tuyệt vời. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1766)
Ich habe viel über meinen Traumberuf und auch mich selbst gelernt. ☊ Tôi đã học được thêm nhiều về nghề nghiệp mơ ước và về bản thân. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1767)
Dieses Praktikum war sehr lehrreich und nützlich für mein Studium und meine persönliche Entwicklung. ☊ Khóa thực tập rất giàu kiến thức và hữu ích cho việc học đại học và sự phát triển cá nhân của tôi . ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1768)
Ich habe mich problemlos in den Betrieb im Ausland integrieren können. ☊ Tôi đã có thể hòa nhập một cách nhanh chóng vào các hoạt động của công ty ở nước ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1769)
Sie suchen eine Herausforderung? ☊ Anh / Chị tìm một sự thách thức phải không? ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1774)
Sie suchen eine neue Aufgabe? ☊ Anh / Chị tìm công việc mới phải không? ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1775)
Sie haben Ihre Promotion im Fach Bioinformatik erfolgreich abgeschlossen? ☊ Anh / Chị đã tốt nghiệp thành công tiến sĩ về lĩnh vực tin sinh học phải không? ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1776)
Sie sollten ein abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium mit Schwerpunkt Wirtschaftswissenschaft vorweisen können. ☊ Anh / Chị cần phải chứng minh được việc tốt nghiệp đại học với chuyên ngành kinh tế. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1777)
Sie haben Ihr Studium erfolgreich abgeschlossen und schon einige Erfahrungen in der Praxis gesammelt. ☊ Anh / Chị đã tốt nghiệp đại học thành công và đã có một chút kinh nghiệm thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1778)
Ihre Aufgabe wird die Koordination internationaler Projekte sein. ☊ Công việc của anh / chị là điều phối các dự án quốc tế. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1780)
Mit Ihrem Team sind Sie für das Marketing in unserem Unternehmen zuständig. ☊ Cùng với nhóm của mình anh / chị chịu trách nhiệm về lĩnh vực marketing trong công ty. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1785)
Wir bieten Ihnen eine anspruchsvolle Tätigkeit in einem internationalen Team. ☊ Chúng tôi đưa ra cho anh / chị một công việc có nhiều thách thức trong một môi trường làm việc quốc tế. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1793)
Bitte geben Sie in Ihrem Schreiben auch Ihre Gehaltsvorstellungen mit an. ☊ Xin hãy cho biết mức lương mong muốn của mình trong thư xin việc. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1794)
Wir bieten Ihnen eine unbefristete Stelle mit vielen Sozialleistungen. ☊ Chúng tôi hứa hẹn một vị trí làm việc vô thời hạn với nhiều lợi tức xã hội. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1796)
Voraussetzung für eine Bewerbung ist ein Diplom mit der Note "gut" oder "sehr gut". ☊ Điều kiện yêu cầu cho đơn xin việc là bằng tốt nghiệp đại học loại khá hoặc giỏi. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1798)
Das Arbeitsverhältnis ist auf ein Jahr befristet. ☊ Hợp đồng làm việc này có thời hạn một năm. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1799)
Ich möchte meinen Arbeitsplatz wechseln. ☊ Tôi muốn thay đổi chỗ làm. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1801)
Mein Studium habe ich mit der Note "sehr gut" abgeschlossen. ☊ Tôi đã tốt nghiệp đại học loại giỏi. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1811)
Ich habe mein Studium mit der Note "sehr gut" abgeschlossen und schon über sieben Jahre Berufserfahrung. ☊ Tôi đã tốt nghiệp đại học loại giỏi và đã có trên bảy năm kinh nghiệm nghề nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1812)
Mein Spezialgebiet ist die Erstellung, Durchführung und Analyse von Kundenbefragungen. ☊ Phạm vi công việc chủ yếu của tôi là biên soạn, thực hiện và phân tích các câu hỏi của khách hàng. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1815)
Ich möchte in die Praxis umsetzen, was ich bisher in der Theorie gelernt habe. ☊ Tôi muốn áp dụng các kiến thức lý thuyết đã học vào thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1816)
In den letzten beiden Jahren habe ich für meine Firma erfolgreich internationale Projekte geleitet. ☊ Trong hai năm vừa qua tôi đã điều hành thành công các dự án quốc tế cho công ty của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1817)
Ich arbeite gerne im Team. ☊ Tôi thích làm việc trong nhóm. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1820)
Mit Kollegen im Team zu arbeiten macht mir Spaß. ☊ Tôi thích làm việc cùng đồng nghiệp trong nhóm. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1824)
Ich bin die richtige Person für diese Stelle. ☊ Tôi là người thích hợp với vị trí này. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1825)
Für Ihre Fragen stehe ich Ihnen gerne und jederzeit telefonisch zur Verfügung. ☊ Anh / chị có thể liên lạc với tôi qua điện thoại nếu anh / chị có câu hỏi. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1826)
Über eine Einladung zu einem persönlichen Gespräch würde ich mich sehr freuen. ☊ Tôi rất mong được nhận thư mời đến phỏng vấn của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1827)
Von 1998 bis 2001 habe ich eine Ausbildung zum Kaufmann gemacht. ☊ Từ 1998 đến 2001 tôi đã tham gia khóa học đào tạo kinh doanh. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1841)
Ich habe eine Lehre als Mechaniker gemacht. ☊ Tôi đã học nghề kĩ thuật viên cơ khí. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1842)
1982 habe ich das Gymnasium, nach erfolgreich abgelegtem Abitur verlassen. ☊ Năm 1982 tôi đã tốt nghiệp trung học. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1843)
Ich habe vier Jahre Wirtschaftswissenschaft studiert. ☊ Tôi đã học đại học chuyên ngành kinh tế bốn năm. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1846)
Ich habe an der Fachhochschule in München studiert. ☊ Tôi đã học ở trường cao đẳng Munich. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1847)
1997 habe ich mein Studienfach gewechselt. ☊ Năm 1997 tôi đã thay đổi ngành học. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1849)
2004 habe ich mein Studium erfolgreich abgeschlossen. ☊ Năm 2004 tôi đã tốt nghiệp thành công khóa học đại học. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1850)
2008 habe ich meine Promotion erfolgreich abgeschlossen. ☊ Năm 2008 tôi đã tốt nghiệp thành công khóa tiến sĩ. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1851)
Ich habe vier Jahre als Abteilungsleiter gearbeitet. ☊ Tôi đã có bốn năm làm việc ở vị trí trưởng phòng. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1852)
Bis jetzt war ich als Projektmanager für den internationalen Austausch in meiner Firma zuständig. ☊ Cho đến nay với tư cách giám đốc dự án tôi đã chịu trách nhiệm trong các chương trình trao đổi quốc tế của công ty. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1853)
Meine Aufgabe war es den Auftritt meiner Firma auf internationalen Messen zu organisieren. ☊ Công việc của tôi là tổ chức việc tham gia của công ty ở các hội chợ triển lãm quốc tế. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1854)
Ich beherrsche Englisch in Wort und Schrift. ☊ Tôi thông thạo tiếng Anh cả nói và viết. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1858)
Werden Sie mir die Kosten für die Anreise zum Vorstellungsgespräch ersetzen? ☊ Ông / Bà sẽ thanh toán chi phí đi lại của tôi cho cuộc phỏng vấn này chứ? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1863)
Wo haben Sie studiert? ☊ Anh / Chị đã học đại học ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1864)
Warum haben Sie dieses Studienfach gewählt? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị đã chọn ngành học này? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1865)
Warum haben Sie diesen Schwerpunkt in Ihrem Studium gewählt? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị đã chọn chuyên ngành này? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1866)
Warum haben Sie diese Ausbildung abgebrochen? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị đã bỏ dở khóa đào tạo? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1867)
Haben Sie Auslandserfahrung? ☊ Anh / Chị có kinh nghiệm nước ngoài không? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1868)
Warum hat Ihre Ausbildung so lange gedauert? ☊ Vì sao khóa đào tạo của anh / chị kéo quá dài? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1870)
Was haben Sie während dieses Praktikums gelernt? ☊ Anh / Chị đã học được gì trong khóa thực tập? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1871)
Ich habe zwei Jahre in München und zwei Jahre in Stockholm studiert. ☊ Tôi đã học đại học hai năm ở Munich và hai năm ở Stockholm. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1872)
Ich habe mein Studium schnell abgeschlossen. ☊ Tôi đã tốt nghiệp đại học rất nhanh. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1873)
Ich habe mich für das Studium an der Fachhochschule entschieden, weil mir eine praxisnahe Ausbildung wichtig ist. ☊ Tôi đã quyết định học cao đẳng, vì đối với tôi đào tạo thực tiễn rất quan trọng. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1874)
Ich habe Englisch studiert, weil ich meine Kindheit in den USA verbracht habe. ☊ Tôi đã học tiếng Anh, vì tuổi thơ tôi đã sống ở Mỹ. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1875)
Schon in der Schule habe ich mich für Physik interessiert und da war es für mich logisch dies auch zu studieren. ☊ Ngay từ khi học phổ thông tôi đã quan tâm đến vật lí và học vật lí ở đại học là điều dĩ nhiên đối với tôi. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1876)
Ich habe vier Jahre für eine Firma in China gearbeitet. ☊ Tôi đã làm việc bốn năm cho một công ty ở Trung Quốc. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1877)
Während meines Studiums habe ich mich bei einer Umweltorganisation engagiert. Ich war oft für diese Organisation unterwegs. So hat sich mein Studium in die Länge gezogen. ☊ Trong thời gian học đại học tôi đã tham gia vào một tổ chức môi trường. Tôi thường đi nhiều nơi cho tổ chức này. Vì vậy việc học tập của tôi bị kéo dài. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1878)
Während des Praktikums habe ich gelernt meine Arbeit gut zu strukturieren und selbständig zu Ende zu bringen. ☊ Trong khóa thực tập tôi đã học được cách tổ chức công việc hiệu quả và tự kết thúc công việc độc lập. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1879)
Warum möchten Sie Ihren derzeitigen Arbeitsplatz aufgeben? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị muốn thôi công việc hiện tại? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1881)
Macht Ihnen Ihre jetzige Tätigkeit Spaß? ☊ Anh / Chị có thích công việc hiện nay không? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1886)
Haben Sie sich auch bei anderen Unternehmen beworben? ☊ Anh / Chị có nộp đơn xin việc ở công ty khác không? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1887)
Warum haben Sie nach zwei Jahren den Arbeitgeber gewechselt? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị đã chuyển chỗ làm sau hai năm? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1891)
Was haben Sie an diesem Arbeitsplatz gelernt? ☊ Anh / Chị đã học được gì ở chỗ làm này? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1893)
Was war die schwierigste Entscheidung, die Sie bisher treffen mussten? ☊ Quyết định khó khăn nhất mà anh / chị từng gặp phải là gì? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1894)
Ich möchte für ein internationales Unternehmen arbeiten. ☊ Tôi muốn làm việc cho một công ty quốc tế. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1898)
Mein vorheriger Arbeitgeber musste Insolvenz anmelden und so wurde allen Angestellten gekündigt. ☊ Người tuyển dụng cũ của tôi bị phá sản và vì vậy tất cả nhân viên bị thôi việc. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1900)
Meine jetzige Aufgabe ist es, die Markteinführung neuer Produkte zu betreuen. ☊ Công việc hiện nay của tôi là tiếp cận thị trường cho sản phẩm mới. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1901)
Meine Aufgabe war es ein neues Bremssystem zu entwickeln. ☊ Công việc của tôi là phát triển một hệ thống phanh mới. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1902)
Während ich arbeitslos war, habe ich mich beruflich weitergebildet. ☊ Trong thời gian thất nghiệp tôi đã học thêm ngành chuyên môn. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1903)
Das Jahr in dem ich arbeitslos war, habe ich genutzt um mich weiterzubilden. ☊ Trong năm tôi thất nghiệp, tôi đã sử dụng thời gian để học thêm nghề. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1904)
Sprechen Sie Englisch? ☊ Anh / Chị có biết nói tiếng Anh không? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1905)
Wie schätzen Sie Ihre interkulturelle Kompetenz ein? ☊ Khả năng hội nhập văn hóa của anh / chị thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1908)
Ich lerne seit fünf Jahren Englisch. ☊ Tôi học tiếng Anh từ năm năm nay. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1912)
Französisch habe ich während meines Studiums in Paris gelernt. ☊ Tôi đã học tiếng Pháp trong thời gian học đại học ở Paris. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1914)
Ich habe seit meinem Studium einen internationalen Freundeskreis. ☊ Từ khi học đại học tôi quen nhiều bạn nước ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1915)
Während ich in China gearbeitet habe, habe ich gelernt jeder Kultur aufgeschlossen zu begegnen. ☊ Khi làm việc ở Trung Quốc, tôi đã học được cách cởi mở đối với mỗi nền văn hóa. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1916)
Ich bin es gewohnt mit verschiedenen Betriebssystemen zu arbeiten. Ich kann schnell umdenken. ☊ Tôi đã quen với các hệ thống chương trình khác nhau. Tôi có thể suy nghĩ nhanh. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1918)
Würden Sie sich über Regeln hinwegsetzen, wenn es Ihnen einen persönlichen Vorteil bringt? ☊ Anh / Chị sẽ không tuân theo nội quy nếu nội quy đó không mang lại lợi ích phải không? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1921)
Sind Sie ehrgeizig? ☊ Anh / Chị là người có tham vọng phải không? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1922)
Sind Sie ein politischer Mensch? ☊ Anh / Chị là người có tính chính trị phải không? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1923)
Trinken Sie Alkohol? ☊ Anh / Chị có uống rượu không? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1931)
Sind Sie schwanger? ☊ Chị đang mang thai phải không? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1932)
Wie planen Sie Ihr Privatleben in den kommenden Jahren? ☊ Anh / Chị lập kế hoạch cho cuộc sống riêng trong những năm tới thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1933)
Es motiviert mich andere Menschen für meine Ideen zu begeistern. ☊ Việc mọi người hưởng ứng các ý kiến của tôi tạo động lực cho tôi. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1934)
Gelungene Zusammenarbeit im Team motiviert mich. ☊ Sự hợp tác thành công trong nhóm khích lệ tôi. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1935)
Kritik hilft mir dabei mich zu verbessern. ☊ Sự chỉ trích giúp tôi làm tốt hơn. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1939)
Ich interessiere mich für Politik und verfolge die Nachrichten täglich. Aber ich möchte mich nicht in einer Partei engagieren. ☊ Tôi quan tâm đến chính trị và theo dõi tin tức hàng ngày. Nhưng tôi không muốn tham gia vào đảng phái nào. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1940)
Ich bin stolz darauf, dass ich mir mein Studium und meinen Auslandsaufenthalt selbst finanziert habe. ☊ Tôi tự hào về việc đã tự trang trải chi phí cho khóa học đại học và thời gian sống ở nước ngoài của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1941)
Kennen Sie Mitarbeiter aus unserem Unternehmen? ☊ Anh / Chị có quen ai làm việc trong công ty của chúng tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1944)
Wie möchten Sie die Mitarbeiter in Ihrem Team motivieren? ☊ Anh / Chị khích lệ các đồng nghiệp trong nhóm thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1952)
Ich kenne und verwende Ihre Produkte seit über zehn Jahren. ☊ Tôi biết và sử dụng sản phẩm của ông / bà từ hơn mười năm nay. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1953)
Ich habe Ihr Unternehmen auf einer Messe kennengelernt und bin seither sehr daran interessiert für Sie zu arbeiten. ☊ Tôi đã làm quen với công ty của ông / bà ở một hội chợ triển lãm và từ đó tôi rất quan tâm được làm việc cho công ty. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1954)
Ich mag das Arbeitsklima in Ihrem Unternehmen. ☊ Tôi thích không khí làm việc trong công ty của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1955)
Meine Gehaltsvorstellungen liegen bei einem Jahresgehalt zwischen 50.000 und 54.000. ☊ Mức lương mong muốn của tôi một năm khoảng 50 000 đến 54 000. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1957)
Haben Sie noch Fragen? ☊ Anh / Chị có câu hỏi gì nữa không? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1958)
Wie würden Sie Ihre Unternehmenskultur beschreiben? ☊ Ông / Bà có thể miêu tả về văn hóa công ty được không? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1960)
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)
Macht Ihr Unternehmen auch Angebote zur Weiterbildung der Mitarbeiter? ☊ Công ty của ông / bà cũng đưa ra khóa đào tạo thêm cho các nhân viên phải không? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1964)
Wie schätzen Sie meine Entwicklungschancen in Ihrer Firma ein? ☊ Cơ hội phát triển của tôi trong công ty của ông / bà sẽ thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1970)
Ich habe Ihnen in der letzten Woche meine Bewerbung zugeschickt und seither noch nichts von Ihnen gehört. ☊ Tuần trước tôi đã gửi đơn xin việc và cho đến giờ vẫn chưa nhận được hồi âm của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1971)
Haben Sie meine Unterlagen erhalten? ☊ Ông / Bà có nhận được hồ sơ của tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1972)
Ich habe nach meinem Vorstellungsgespräch noch nichts von Ihnen gehört und wollte mich jetzt erkunden, ob noch Fragen offen geblieben sind. ☊ Sau cuộc phỏng vấn tôi chưa nhận được hồi âm của ông / bà và vì vậy tôi muốn hỏi, liệu còn có câu hỏi nào vẫn chưa được trả lời không? ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1973)
Vielen Dank für die Einladung zum Vorstellungsgespräch. ☊ Cám ơn ông / bà về thư mời phỏng vấn. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1974)
Ich möchte mich nach dem Stand des Bewerbungsverfahrens erkundigen. ☊ Tôi muốn hỏi về hiện trạng của quá trình tuyển dụng. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1975)
Vielen Dank für Ihre aussagekräftigen Bewerbungsunterlagen. ☊ Cám ơn về hồ sơ xin việc đầy ấn tượng của anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1977)
Wir würden uns freuen, wenn Sie für uns arbeiten. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ rất vui, nếu anh / chị làm việc cho chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1980)
Wir schicken Ihnen den Arbeitsvertrag zu. ☊ Chúng tôi gửi anh / chị hợp đồng làm việc. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1982)
Wir können Ihnen eine Teilzeitstelle anbieten. ☊ Chúng tôi đề nghị anh / chị một vị trí làm việc bán thời gian. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1984)
Sie können sich ihre Arbeitszeit bei uns frei einteilen. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể tự do thu xếp thời gian làm việc cho chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1985)
Leider müssen wir Ihnen mitteilen, dass wir die Stelle bereits besetzt haben. ☊ Đáng tiếc chúng tôi phải thông báo với anh / chị rằng vị trí tuyển dụng đã có người. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1988)
Leider haben wir uns für einen anderen Bewerber entschieden. ☊ Đáng tiếc chúng tôi đã quyết định chọn người khác. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1989)
Anbei senden wir Ihnen Ihre Bewerbungsunterlagen zurück. ☊ Kèm theo đây chúng tôi xin gửi lại anh / chị hồ sơ xin việc. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1992)
Kann ich bitte den Geschäftsführer sprechen? ☊ Tôi có thể nói chuyện với giám đốc công ty được không? ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 1993)
Wo finde ich das Büro des Abteilungsleiters? ☊ Tôi có thể tìm thấy văn phòng giám đốc bộ phận ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 1994)
Ich arbeite für eine Beratungsfirma. ☊ Tôi làm việc cho một công ty tư vấn. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2000)
Ich arbeite in der Filiale in der Stadtmitte. ☊ Tôi làm việc ở chi nhánh ở trung tâm thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2002)
Ich arbeite für eine Stiftung, die sich für Kinder einsetzt. ☊ Tôi làm việc cho một tổ chức hỗ trợ trẻ em. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2003)
Ich arbeite für eine Nichtregierungsorganisation. ☊ Tôi làm việc cho một tổ chức phi chính phủ. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2004)
Ich arbeite für ein Non-Profit-Unternehmen. ☊ Tôi làm việc cho một công ty phi lợi tức. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2005)
Dieser Standort ist ideal für unsere Firma. ☊ Trụ sở này là lý tưởng cho công ty của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2006)
Mein Unternehmen hat sich auf Dienstleistungen im Bereich der Telekommunikation spezialisiert. ☊ Công ty của tôi làm chuyên về dịch vụ trong ngành viễn thông. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2012)
Ich werde die Kollegen aus der Marketingabteilung damit beauftragen. ☊ Tôi sẽ chuyển cho đồng nghiệp ở bộ phận marketing. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2014)
Nächstes Jahr geht unser Unternehmen an die Börse. ☊ Năm tới công ty của chúng tôi sẽ tham gia thị trường chứng khoán. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2015)
Kannst du bitte diese Unterlagen alphabetisch sortieren? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể sắp xếp tài liệu theo thứ tự chữ cái được không? ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2020)
Bitte vernichten Sie die alten Akten. ☊ Xin hãy hủy tập hồ sơ cũ. ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2021)
Können Sie das heute noch erledigen, bitte? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể làm việc này hôm nay được không? ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2022)
Kannst du bitte diese alten Kartons wegwerfen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể mang vứt thùng carton cũ này được không? ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2023)
Ich suche den Ordner mit den Quittungen, aber ich kann ihn nicht finden. ☊ Tôi tìm cặp tài liệu có hóa đơn, nhưng không thấy nó ở đâu. ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2025)
Bitte sortiere alle Kundenanfragen, die du schon erledigt hast, aus und lege mir den Rest auf den Schreibtisch. ☊ Xin hãy sắp xếp tất cả các yêu cầu của khách hàng mà anh / chị đã xử lý ra và để lên bàn cho tôi phần còn lại. ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2026)
Wo ist dein Büro? ☊ Văn phòng của anh / chị ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2031)
Das Licht an meinem Arbeitsplatz ist schlecht: Entweder es ist zu hell oder zu dunkel! ☊ Ánh sáng ở chỗ làm của tôi không tốt: hoặc là quá sáng hoặc quá tối! ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2032)
Ich arbeite in einem schönen Büro: Ich habe einen großen Schreibtisch und wenn ich aus dem Fenster schaue, kann ich über die ganze Stadt blicken. ☊ Tôi làm việc ở một văn phòng rất đẹp: Tôi có một cái bàn làm việc to và nếu nhìn ra ngoài cửa sổ tôi có thể nhìn thấy toàn bộ thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2033)
Mein Bürostuhl ist defekt. Wissen Sie, wo ich einen neuen bestellen kann? ☊ Ghế làm việc của tôi bị hỏng. Anh / Chị có biết, tôi có thể đặt ghế mới ở đâu không? ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2034)
Das Büro von meinem Kollegen ist im 17. Stock. Er arbeitet in der Personalabteilung. ☊ Văn phòng đồng nghiệp của tôi ở tầng 17. Anh ấy làm việc ở bộ phận nhân sự. ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2035)
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)
Wie sicher ist unser Netzwerk? ☊ Mạng (máy tính) của chúng ta có chắc chắn không? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2042)
Läuft die Beta-Version des neuen Programms mittlerweile stabil? ☊ Phiên bản Beta của chương trình mới chạy có ổn định không? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2044)
Wer kann die neue Grafikkarte einbauen? ☊ Ai có thể lắp card đồ họa mới? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2054)
Ich kann diese Datei nicht öffnen. ☊ Tôi không mở được file này. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2058)
Mein PC ist defekt. ☊ Máy tính của tôi bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2059)
Ich kann mich nicht einloggen. ☊ Tôi không thể đăng nhập. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2062)
Mein Laufwerk ist kaputt. ☊ Ổ đĩa của tôi bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2066)
Mein Rechner kann keine Verbindung ins Internet aufbauen. ☊ Máy tính của tôi không thể nối vào Internet. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2067)
Das ist eine Sicherheitslücke in dem Programm! ☊ Đây là lỗ hổng bảo mật trong chương trình. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2070)
Die Datei ist beschädigt und kann nicht geöffnet werden. ☊ File bị hỏng và không thể mở được. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2073)
Du musst das System neu aufsetzen. ☊ Anh / Chị phải thiết lập mới hệ thống. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2076)
Bitte ändern Sie die Sicherheitseinstellungen Ihres Rechners. ☊ Xin hãy thay đổi việc thiết lập an toàn cho máy tính của anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2078)
Danke, dass Sie alle heute hier sind. ☊ Cám ơn quý vị đã đến đây ngày hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2082)
Ich freue mich, auch den Vorstandsvorsitzenden zu diesem Vortrag begrüßen zu dürfen. ☊ Tôi rất vui có sự hiện diện của ngài chủ tịch hội đồng quản trị trong buổi diễn thuyết hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2083)
Ich danke Ihnen für die Einladung und freue mich heute zu Ihnen sprechen zu können. ☊ Tôi cám ơn về lời mời và rất vui được phép tiếp chuyện với quý vị hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2084)
Heute zeige ich Ihnen, wie Sie in 3 Monaten 400 neue Kunden gewinnen. ☊ Hôm nay tôi sẽ chỉ cho quý vị cách thu hút được 400 khách hàng mới trong vòng 3 tháng. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2087)
Heute stelle ich Ihnen mein jüngstes Projekt vor. ☊ Hôm nay tôi xin giới thiệu với quý vị về dự án mới nhất của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2088)
Heute möchte ich Ihnen die Verkaufszahlen des letzten Quartals vorstellen. ☊ Hôm nay tôi muốn được trình bày với quý vị doanh số bán hàng của quý vừa rồi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2089)
Heute darf ich Ihnen unsere Marketingstrategie für das kommende Jahr vorstellen. ☊ Hôm nay tôi xin phép được trình bày với quý vị chiến lược Marketing trong năm tới của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2090)
Ich möchte Ihnen heute die neuen Produkte aus unserem Programm vorstellen. ☊ Hôm nay tôi muốn giới thiệu với quý vị những sản phẩm mới trong các mặt hàng của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2092)
Ich möchte Ihnen heute zeigen, wie wir dieses Problem lösen können. ☊ Hôm nay tôi muốn chỉ cho quý vị thấy cách chúng tôi giải quyết vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2093)
Ich beginne nun mit meinem Vortrag – auch wenn noch nicht alle Kollegen da sind. ☊ Mặc dù không có mặt tất cả các đồng nghiệp ở đây, tôi vẫn xin phép được bắt đầu bài thuyết trình của mình. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2094)
Ehe ich Ihnen die Details vorstelle, möchte ich Ihnen einen kurzen Überblick über die wesentlichen Punkte geben. ☊ Trước khi đi vào nội dung chi tiết, tôi muốn cung cấp cho quy vị một cái nhìn tổng quát về những điểm chính. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2096)
Im Anschluss an meinen Vortrag, freue ich mich auf Ihre Fragen. ☊ Ngay sau bài thuyết trình của mình, tôi rất vui khi nhận được các câu hỏi của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2099)
In diesem Diagramm habe ich den Anstieg der Kosten in einer Kurve veranschaulicht. ☊ Trong biểu đồ này tôi đã minh họa sự gia tăng kinh phí bằng một đường đồ thị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2103)
Auf dieser Folie zeige ich Ihnen das Ergebnis meiner Analyse. ☊ Trong trang này tôi sẽ cho quý vị thấy kết quả phân tích của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2104)
Die Auswertung der Daten hat gezeigt, dass wir im Wettbewerb gegen die Konkurrenz verlieren könnten. ☊ Quá trình phân tích đánh giá số liệu cho thấy rằng chúng ta có thể sẽ bị thua trong cuộc cạnh tranh với các đối thủ. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2105)
In diesem Balkendiagramm sehen Sie den Umsatz unserer Filialen in Südamerika. Jeder der Balken steht dabei für ein Land. ☊ Trong biểu đồ cột này quý vị nhìn thấy số doanh thu của các chi nhánh của chúng tôi ở khu vực Nam Mỹ. Mỗi một cột biểu tượng cho một nước. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2106)
In dieser Abbildung habe ich den Prozess systematisch dargestellt. ☊ Trong hình vẽ này tôi đã phác họa lại quy trình hoạt động một cách hệ thống. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2107)
Haben Sie noch Fragen hierzu? ☊ Quý vị có còn câu hỏi nào nữa không? ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2110)
Auf diesen Punkt gehe ich später noch detailliert ein. ☊ Tôi sẽ trình bày rõ hơn về điểm này trong phần sau. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2111)
Bitte merken Sie sich Ihre Frage. Ich möchte sie gerne nach meiner Präsentation beantworten. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy ghi nhớ câu hỏi của mình. Tôi sẽ trả lời sau bài giới thiệu của mình. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2112)
Diese Ergebnisse sind wissenschaftlich abgesichert. ☊ Những kết quả này đã được kiểm chứng một cách khoa học. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2113)
Ich freue mich jetzt auf Ihre Fragen. ☊ Bây giờ tôi rất vui được nhận các câu hỏi của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2118)
Ich habe noch eine Frage. ☊ Tôi vẫn còn một câu hỏi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2122)
Ich habe den roten Faden verloren. ☊ Tôi không nắm được ý chính (của bài diễn thuyết). ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2123)
Ich habe eine Frage an Sie. ☊ Tôi có một câu hỏi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2125)
Ich habe eine Frage zu Tabelle 2. Hier scheint etwas nicht zu stimmen. ☊ Tôi có một câu hỏi về bảng biểu 2. Ở đây có điều gì đó không hợp lý. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2126)
Können Sie die letzte Grafik bitte nochmal erklären? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có thể làm ơn giải thích lại lần nữa về biểu đồ vừa rồi không? ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2127)
Können Sie das bitte an einem Beispiel erklären? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có thể làm ơn giải thích điều đó với một ví dụ cụ thể được không? ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2128)
Ich bin dagegen. ☊ Tôi không đồng ý. / Tôi phản đối. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2131)
Das ist nicht meine Meinung. ☊ Đó không phải là ý kiến của tôi. / Đó không phải là quan điểm của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2133)
Ich habe zu wenig Informationen: Ich habe noch keine Meinung dazu. ☊ Tôi có quá ít thông tin: Tôi vẫn chưa có ý kiến gì về việc này. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2134)
Ich habe Bedenken. ☊ Tôi đang băn khoăn. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2139)
Du hast nicht recht. ☊ Anh / Chị không có lý. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2148)
Was ist deine Meinung zu diesem Fall? ☊ Ý kiến của anh / chị về trường hợp này thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2149)
In diesem Fall stimme ich dir zu. ☊ Trong trường hợp này tôi đồng ý với ý kiến của anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2150)
Das klingt vernünftig. ☊ Điều này nghe hợp lý. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2152)
Mit dieser Lösung bin ich einverstanden. ☊ Với cách giải quyết này tôi hoàn toàn đồng ý. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2153)
Das halte ich für keine gute Idee. ☊ Tôi không nghĩ đó là một ý kiến hay. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2156)
Der Entwurf gefällt mir. ☊ Bản phác thảo rất hợp ý tôi. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2159)
Der Entwurf gefällt mir nicht. ☊ Bản phác thảo không hợp ý tôi. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2160)
Das habe ich nicht verstanden. ☊ Điều này tôi không hiểu. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2164)
Können Sie das bitte genauer erklären? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà làm ơn có thể giải thích kỹ hơn được không? ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2165)
Das gehört nicht zum Thema. ☊ Điều đó không thuộc về chủ đề này. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2166)
Ich bin für die interne Kommunikation zuständig. ☊ Tôi chịu trách nhiệm cho việc trao đổi thông tin nội bộ. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2170)
Ich bin dafür zuständig die Software zu testen, bevor sie an den Kunden ausgeliefert wird. ☊ Tôi chịu trách nhiệm việc chạy thử phần mềm, trước khi nó được giao cho khách hành. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2172)
Ich habe die Finanzierung dieses Projektes geklärt. ☊ Tôi đã giải thích về việc thanh toán cho dự án này. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2176)
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)
Wie groß ist das Budget für unser Projekt? ☊ Ngân sách dành cho dự án của chúng ta là bao nhiêu? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2180)
Das Projekt ist eine einzigartige Chance für uns. ☊ Dự án này là cơ hội lớn cho chúng ta. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2182)
Bis wann muss diese Aufgabe erledigt sein? ☊ Đến khi nào thì phần việc này phải được hoàn thành? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2187)
Können Sie mir das bitte nochmal erklären? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có thể giải thích cho tôi một lần nữa được không? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2189)
Wann ist der Abgabetermin? ☊ Thời hạn bàn giao là khi nào? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2191)
Wie wollen wir dieses Projekt planen? ☊ Chúng ta lên kế hoạch cho dự án này thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2192)
Kannst du dich bitte darum kümmern? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể giải quyết việc này được không? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2195)
Bitte informieren Sie die Kollegen über alles, was wir heute besprechen. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy thông báo cho các đồng nghiệp về những điều chúng ta thảo luận hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2196)
Das werde ich sofort erledigen. ☊ Tôi sẽ hoàn thành việc đó ngay lập tức. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2199)
Ich bin nicht deiner Meinung. ☊ Tôi không có cùng ý kiến với anh/chị. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2200)
In diesem Punkt muss ich Ihnen widersprechen. ☊ Ở điểm này tôi không tán thành ý kiến với anh / chị / ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2202)
Diese Informationen dürfen nicht in die falschen Hände geraten. ☊ Những thông tin này không được phép lọt vào tay những người không liên quan. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2204)
Wir konnten Zeit sparen. ☊ Chúng ta đã có thể tiết kiệm thời gian. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2211)
Wir werden rechtzeitig fertig. ☊ Chúng ta sẽ hoàn thành đúng thời hạn. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2213)
Wir werden nicht rechtzeitig fertig. ☊ Chúng ta sẽ không hoàn thành đúng thời hạn. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2214)
Die Arbeit der zweiten Arbeitsgruppe fehlt immer noch! ☊ Phần công việc của nhóm hai vẫn bị thiếu! ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2219)
Dieser Teil des Projektes muss bis Montag fertig sein! ☊ Phần này của dự án phải được hoàn thành đến thứ hai. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2220)
Sie haben gute Arbeit geleistet. ☊ Anh / Chị đã hoàn thành tốt công việc. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2222)
Ich danke Ihnen für Ihre schnelle und zuverlässige Arbeit. ☊ Tôi cám ơn anh / chị đã hoàn thành công việc nhanh chóng và có trách nhiệm. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2223)
Das Problem haben Sie nicht optimal gelöst. ☊ Anh / Chị đã không giải quyết vấn đề hợp lý. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2228)
Das können Sie besser. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể làm tốt hơn. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2229)
Das müssen Sie verbessern. ☊ Anh / Chị phải làm tốt hơn nữa. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2230)
Das ist eine ungenaue Arbeit - das kann ich nicht akzeptieren. ☊ Đây là một công việc không chuẩn xác, tôi không thể chấp nhận điều này được. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2232)
Kann ich Ihnen helfen? ☊ Tôi có thể giúp gì cho quý khách? ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2240)
Kann ich Ihnen etwas zeigen? ☊ Tôi có thể chỉ cho quý khách cái này được không? ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2241)
Interessieren Sie sich für ein spezielles Produkt? ☊ Quý khách có quan tâm tới một sản phẩm đặc biệt nào không? ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2242)
Dieses Produkt ist besser als die Produkte der Konkurrenz. ☊ Sản phẩm này tốt hơn sản phẩm của đối thủ cạnh tranh. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2247)
Dieses Produkt wird immer wieder gerne gekauft. ☊ Sản phẩm này luôn được tiêu thụ nhanh chóng. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2254)
Ich gebe Ihnen 20 Prozent Rabatt. ☊ Tôi giảm giá 20 phần trăm cho quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2259)
Dieses Produkt ist wirklich gesund. ☊ Sản phẩm này thực sự tốt cho sức khỏe. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2263)
Dieses Gerät braucht wenig Strom. ☊ Chiếc máy này không tốn nhiều điện. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2265)
Dieses Programm ist vollkommen überarbeitet. ☊ Chương trình này đã được sửa đổi lại hoàn toàn. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2267)
Das ist eine Investition in die Zukunft. ☊ Đây là một sự đầu tư cho tương lai. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2269)
Das können Sie ganz vielseitig benutzen. ☊ Cái này quý khách có thể sử dụng cho nhiều mục đích khác nhau. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2270)
Das Produkt ist original verpackt. ☊ Sản phẩm này vẫn còn nguyên hộp. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2273)
Ich bin mit dem Produkt nicht zufrieden. ☊ Tôi không hài lòng với sản phẩm này. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2274)
Ich habe eine Frage zu Ihrem Produkt. ☊ Tôi có câu hỏi về sản phẩm của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2276)
Das Produkt funktioniert nicht. ☊ Sản phẩm này không hoạt động. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2277)
Das Produkt ist defekt. ☊ Sản phẩm này bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2278)
Ich bin mit Ihrer Leistung nicht zufrieden. ☊ Tôi không hài lòng với công việc của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2279)
Wie kann ich Ihnen helfen? ☊ Tôi có thể giúp gì cho quý khách? ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2280)
Funktioniert es jetzt? ☊ Bây giờ thì nó hoạt động phải không? ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2283)
Ich werde Ihnen einen Techniker schicken. ☊ Tôi sẽ gửi một chuyên viên kỹ thuật tới chỗ quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2284)
In diesem Fall kann ich Ihnen leider nicht weiterhelfen. ☊ Trong trường hợp này tôi rất tiếc không thể giúp được gì cho quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2285)
Ich bin dafür nicht zuständig. ☊ Tôi không chịu trách nhiệm trong lĩnh vực này. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2286)
Ich werde Ihr Problem gerne an den zuständigen Kollegen weitergeben. ☊ Tôi sẽ chuyển vấn đề của quý khách sang cho đồng nghiệp có trách nhiệm. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2287)
Bitte schicken Sie das Produkt an uns zurück: Wir werden es umtauschen. ☊ Quý khách làm ơn hãy gửi lại sản phẩm này cho chúng tôi: chúng tôi sẽ đổi sản phẩm khác. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2289)
Wir schicken Ihnen Ersatzteile ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ gửi cho quý khách chi tiết thay thế. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2290)
Bitte wenden Sie sich an unsere telefonische Beratung. ☊ Quý khách làm ơn hãy liên hệ qua điện thoại với tư vấn khách hàng ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2291)
Dieser Service ist für Sie kostenlos. ☊ Đây là dịch vụ miễn phí cho khách hàng. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2294)
Ich möchte mich zur Messe anmelden. ☊ Tôi muốn đăng ký tham gia hội chợ. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2295)
Wann findet die Messe statt? ☊ Khi nào hội chợ diễn ra? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2296)
Diese Messe richtet sich an Experten aus der ganzen Welt. ☊ Hội chợ này hướng đến các chuyên gia từ khắp nơi trên thế giới. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2298)
Hier treffen sich die Fachleute. ☊ Các chuyên gia sẽ hội tụ tại đây. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2299)
Wo kann ich eine Eintrittskarte für die Messe kaufen? ☊ Tôi có thể mua vé cho hội chợ ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2300)
Kann ich mein Ticket online bestellen? ☊ Tôi có thể đặt vé trên Internet được không? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2301)
Ein Tagesticket, bitte. ☊ Xin cho một vé ngày. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2302)
Wir möchten an dieser Messe als Aussteller teilnehmen. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn tham gia trưng bày tại hội chợ này. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2303)
Wir möchten in den Katalog der Messe aufgenommen werden. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn được có tên trong quyển giới thiệu / quyển catalog của hội chợ. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2307)
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)
Wer ist für den Abbau des Standes verantwortlich? ☊ Ai chịu trách nhiệm cho việc tháo dỡ các gian trưng bày? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2311)
Wo findet die Pressekonferenz der Firma MEGA-TRON statt? ☊ Buổi họp báo của công ty MEGA-TRON được diễn ra ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2317)
Können Sie mir bitte helfen? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có thể giúp tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2319)
Wann öffnet das Messezentrum? ☊ Khi nào trung tâm hội chợ mở cửa? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2323)
Wann schließt das Messezentrum? ☊ Khi nào trung tâm hội chợ đóng cửa? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2324)
Kann ich Ihnen helfen? ☊ Tôi có thể giúp gì cho quý vị? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2327)
Darf ich Ihnen etwas zeigen? ☊ Tôi có thể chỉ cho quý khách xem cái này được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2329)
Möchten Sie unser neues Produkt testen? ☊ Quý vị có muốn dùng thử sản phẩm của chúng tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2332)
Möchten Sie unseren Katalog mitnehmen? ☊ Quý vị có muốn lấy quyển giới thiệu sản phẩm của chúng tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2333)
Darf ich Ihnen unsere Preisliste geben? ☊ Tôi có thể đưa cho quý khách bảng giá của chúng tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2334)
Dürfen wir Ihnen Informationsmaterial zuschicken? ☊ Chúng tôi có thể gửi đến cho quý khách các tài liệu thông tin được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2335)
Darf ich das ausprobieren? ☊ Tôi có thể dùng thử được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2338)
Haben Sie ein Test-Exemplar? ☊ Quý vị có mẫu thử không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2339)
Haben Sie einen Prospekt? ☊ Quý vị có tờ quảng cáo không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2340)
Darf ich die Preisliste sehen? ☊ Tôi có thể xem bảng giá được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2341)
Würden Sie mir Ihr neues Produkt zeigen? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có thể giới thiệu về sản phẩm mới này được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2342)
Können Sie mir bitte erklären, wie das funktioniert? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có thể giải thích cho tôi cái này hoạt động thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2343)
Dürfen wir Ihnen unseren Newsletter zuschicken? ☊ Chúng tôi có thể gửi đến cho quý khách các bản thông tin mới được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2347)
Darf ich eines Ihrer Werbegeschenke nehmen? ☊ Tôi có thể lấy một trong những món quà quảng cáo của quý vị được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2348)
Wenn ich gleich heute bei Ihnen bestelle, bekomme ich einen Messerabatt? ☊ Nếu đặt hàng tại hội chợ hôm nay, tôi sẽ nhận được khuyến mại phải không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2349)
Das ist unser Angebot für diese Messe. ☊ Đây là khuyến mại của chúng tôi tại hội chợ này. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2350)
Es kostet 20 Prozent weniger. ☊ Nó rẻ hơn 20 phần trăm. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2351)
Das können Sie nur hier auf der Messe kaufen. ☊ Quý vị chỉ có thể mua nó ngay ở hội chợ này. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2352)
Beteiligen Sie sich an dieser Fachtagung! ☊ Xin hãy tham gia buổi hội nghị chuyên ngành! ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2353)
Vom 03.05. bis zum 05.05. findet eine interessante Konferenz statt. ☊ Từ ngày 03.05 đến ngày 05.05 sẽ diễn ra một hội nghị rất đáng chú ý. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2354)
Möchten Sie an dieser Konferenz teilnehmen? ☊ Quý vị có muốn tham gia hội nghị này không? ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2355)
Wir freuen uns, Sie zu unser Tagung begrüßen zu dürfen. ☊ Chúng tôi rất vui nếu quý vị tham buổi hội nghị. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2356)
Reichen Sie Ihre Rede bis zum 15.02. bei der Jury ein. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy gửi bài phát biểu của mình tới hội đồng giám khảo đến ngày 15.2. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2357)
Meine Firma möchte diese Tagung gerne als Sponsor unterstützen. ☊ Công ty của tôi rất muốn tài trợ cho cuộc hội thảo này. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2358)
Profitieren Sie von unserer langjährigen Erfahrung in Planung, Organisation und Durchführung von Tagungen und Konferenzen. ☊ Kinh nghiệm lâu năm của chúng tôi trong việc lên kế hoạch, tổ chức và điều hành hội thảo, hội nghị sẽ đem lại cho quí vị nhiều lợi ích. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2359)
Die Schwerpunkte der Tagung sind: ☊ Trọng tâm của buổi hội thảo là: ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2360)
Diese Tagung lädt Experten aus dem Bereich Metallverarbeitung ein, ihr Wissen auszutauschen. ☊ Hội nghị này sẽ mời các chuyên gia từ lĩnh vực xử lý kim loại đến để trao đổi kiến thức. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2361)
Bei dieser Konferenz treffen sich Wissenschaftler aus der ganzen Welt und tauschen sich über ihre Forschungsergebnisse aus. ☊ Tại hội thảo này, các nhà khoa học đến từ khắp nơi trên thế giới gặp gỡ và trao đổi với nhau về các thành quả nghiên cứu. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2362)
Treffen wir uns auf der Konferenz im Mai? ☊ Chúng ta sẽ gặp nhau tại cuộc hội thảo vào tháng năm phải không? ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2363)
Nehmen Sie auch an dieser Tagung teil? ☊ Quý vị cũng tham dự cuộc hội thảo này phải không? ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2364)
Ich halte einen Vortrag auf dieser Konferenz. ☊ Tôi sẽ có một bài thuyết trình tại cuộc hội thảo này. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2365)
Ich möchte einen Beitrag zu dieser Konferenz einreichen. ☊ Tôi muốn gửi một bài tham gia cho cuộc hội thảo này. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2367)
Das ist das Programm der Konferenz. ☊ Đây là bản chương trình của buổi hội nghị. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2368)
Das Programm umfasst 35 Vorträge zu wissenschaftlichen Themen. ☊ Chương trình gồm 35 bài thuyết trình về các chủ đề khoa học. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2369)
Auf dieser Tagung werden aktuelle Forschungsergebnisse vorgestellt. ☊ Buổi hội thảo này sẽ giới thiệu các thành quả nghiên cứu mới nhất. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2370)
Bitte buchen Sie mir einen Flug nach Dubai. ☊ Làm ơn đặt cho tôi một chuyến bay tới Dubai. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2373)
Bitte organisieren Sie meine An- und Abreise für die Konferenz in Warschau. ☊ Xin hãy lên kế hoạch đi lại của tôi cho cuộc hội nghị ở Warsaw. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2375)
Können Sie mir bitte 500 Euro in Dollar wechseln? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đổi cho tôi 500 Euro sang Dollar được không? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2377)
Können Sie einen Dolmetscher suchen, der mich begleiten kann? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể tìm một thông dịch viên đi cùng tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2379)
Für die Reise nach China brauche ich ein Visum. ☊ Tôi cần có thị thực cho chuyến đi sang Trung Quốc. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2380)
Ab morgen bin ich bei unserem Kunden in Paris. ☊ Từ ngày mai tôi sẽ ở chỗ khách hàng của chúng ta ở Paris. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2382)
Sie erreichen mich über mein Handy. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể liên lạc với tôi qua điện thoại di động. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2383)
Ihren Pass, bitte. ☊ Xin ông / bà / anh / chị trình hộ chiếu. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2385)
Haben Sie etwas zu verzollen? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có mang theo vật gì phải đóng thuế không? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2389)
Können Sie diese Unterlagen bitte an meine Firma in Deutschland faxen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể fax tài liệu này sang công ty của tôi ở Đức được không? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2393)
Ich brauche eine Quittung für die Abrechnung meiner Reisekosten. ☊ Tôi cần một tờ hóa đơn cho việc thanh toán chi phí đi lại của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2394)
Mein Rückflug wurde gestrichen. Bitte buchen Sie meinen Flug um. ☊ Chuyến bay về của tôi bị hủy. Xin hãy đổi chuyến khác cho tôi. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2395)
Können Sie bitte meinen Rückflug umbuchen. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đổi chuyến bay về cho tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2398)
Können Sie mir bitte ein Taxi rufen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể gọi cho tôi một xe taxi được không? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2399)
Bitte bringen Sie mein Gepäck aufs Zimmer. ☊ Xin hãy đưa hành lý của tôi lên phòng. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2400)
Können Sie meinen Anzug reinigen, bitte. ☊ Làm ơn giặt bộ comple cho tôi. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2402)
Bringen Sie mir das Frühstück bitte ins Zimmer. ☊ Làm ơn hãy mang đồ ăn sáng lên phòng cho tôi. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2403)
Ich reise morgen ab. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi khỏi đây ngày mai. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2404)
Treffen wir uns morgen zum Essen? ☊ Ngày mai chúng ta đi ăn cùng nhau không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2405)
Gerne. Ich habe Zeit. ☊ Vâng. Tôi có thời gian. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2406)
Ich habe heute leider keine Zeit. ☊ Rất tiếc hôm nay tôi không có thời gian. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2408)
Möchten Sie mich zum Essen begleiten? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có muốn cùng đi ăn với tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2415)
Haben Sie einen Tisch für acht Personen frei? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có còn bàn trống nào cho tám người không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2418)
Entschuldigung, ist dieser Platz noch frei? ☊ Xin lỗi, chỗ này trống phải không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2419)
Bitte bringen Sie uns eine Flasche Wein. ☊ Xin hãy mang cho chúng tôi một chai rượu vang. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2425)
Für mich ein Bier, bitte. ☊ Xin cho tôi một cốc bia. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2426)
Ich trinke keinen Alkohol. ☊ Tôi không uống đồ uống có rượu. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2427)
Einen Tee, bitte. ☊ Xin cho một cốc trà. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2428)
Darf ich Ihnen etwas empfehlen? ☊ Tôi có thể giới thiệu một số món ăn được không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2432)
Können Sie mir etwas empfehlen? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có thể giới thiệu cho tôi một số món được không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2433)
Ich nehme dieses Gericht. ☊ Tôi chọn món này. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2439)
Nehmen Sie ein Dessert? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có muốn dùng món tráng miệng không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2443)
Haben Sie auch vegetarische Gerichte? ☊ Ở đây anh / chị / ông / bà cũng có các món chay phải không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2444)
Ich esse kein Fleisch. ☊ Tôi không ăn thịt. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2445)
Ich bin allergisch gegen Nüsse. Sind Nüsse in diesem Gericht? ☊ Tôi bị dị ứng các loại hạt. Không có hạt nào trong món ăn này phải không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2446)
Auf eine gute Zusammenarbeit! ☊ Cho một sự hợp tác tốt đẹp! ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2450)
Ich trinke auf Ihr Wohl! ☊ Tôi uống mừng cho sức khỏe của anh / chị / ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2451)
Ich trinke auf das Wohl unserer Gäste! ☊ Tôi uống mừng cho sức khỏe các vị khách của chúng ta. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2452)
Ich möchte auf den erfolgreichen Abschluss dieses Projektes anstoßen. ☊ Tôi muốn nâng cốc cho việc kết thúc thành công dự án này. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2453)
Hat es Ihnen geschmeckt? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà ăn có ngon miệng không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2454)
Die Rechnung, bitte. ☊ Làm ơn cho xin tờ hoá đơn. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2456)
Bitte machen Sie mir die Rechnung fertig. ☊ Làm ơn hãy viết cho tôi một tờ hóa đơn. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2458)
Bitte seien Sie mein Gast! ☊ Hôm nay quí vị là khách mời của chúng tôi! ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2460)
Das stimmt so. ☊ Không phải trả lại. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2461)
Brauchen Sie die Quittung? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có cần hóa đơn không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2463)
Ich brauche eine Quittung, bitte. ☊ Tôi cần một hóa đơn thanh toán. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2464)
Normalerweise beschwere ich mich nicht, aber in diesem Fall muss ich. ☊ Bình thường tôi không bao giờ khiếu nại, nhưng trong trường hợp này tôi bắt buộc phải làm. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2465)
Das Produkt ist defekt. ☊ Sản phẩm bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2471)
Teile des Produkts sind defekt. ☊ Nhiều phần của sản phẩm bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2472)
Das Produkt ist beschädigt ☊ Sản phẩm bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2474)
Das Produkt wurde in der falschen Farbe geliefert. ☊ Sản phẩm được chuyển đến không đúng màu. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2475)
Das Produkt war schlecht verpackt. ☊ Sản phẩm được đóng gói không cẩn thận. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2477)
Das Produkt war schlecht verpackt und wurde beim Transport beschädigt. ☊ Sản phẩm được đóng không cẩn thận và bị hỏng trong quá trình vận chuyển. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2478)
Einige Teile der Lieferung sind beschädigt. ☊ Nhiều phần của kiện hàng bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2479)
Die Lieferung war leider unvollständig. ☊ Kiện hàng rất tiếc là không đầy đủ. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2480)
Die Qualität der Produkte entspricht nicht unseren Erwartungen. ☊ Chất lượng của sản phẩm không được như chúng tôi mong đợi. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2482)
Die Qualität des Produktes entspricht nicht unserem Standard. ☊ Chất lượng của sản phẩm không tương ứng với tiêu chuẩn của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2483)
Sie haben die falschen Waren berechnet. ☊ Quý vị đã tính sai hàng hóa. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2486)
Wir haben die Lieferung bis heute nicht erhalten. ☊ Cho đến hôm nay chúng tôi vẫn chưa nhận được hàng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2487)
Wir warten immer noch auf Ihre Lieferung. ☊ Chúng tôi vẫn chờ giao hàng của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2488)
Wir werden das defekte Produkt zurückschicken. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ gửi lại sản phẩm bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2489)
Wir möchten das defekte Produkt zur Reparatur einschicken. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn gửi sản phẩm bị hỏng đi sửa. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2490)
Wir sind nicht bereit die defekte Ware zu bezahlen. ☊ Chúng tôi không sẵn sàng trả tiền cho những hàng hóa bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2491)
Das ist ein Garantiefall. ☊ Đây là một trường hợp bảo hành. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2493)
Wir werden rechtliche Schritte einleiten. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ nhờ đến sự can thiệp của pháp luật. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2495)
Wir werden diesen Fall unserem Anwalt übergeben. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ chuyển trường hợp này cho luật sư của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2496)
Bitte helfen Sie uns das Problem schnell zu lösen. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy giúp chúng tôi nhanh chóng giải quyết vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2498)
Wir bedauern die Verzögerung. ☊ Chúng tôi rất lấy làm tiếc cho sự chậm trễ. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2503)
Welche Produkte sind beschädigt? ☊ Sản phẩm nào bị hỏng? ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2505)
Bitte schildern Sie uns das Problem im Detail. ☊ Quý vị làm ơn miêu tả cho chúng tôi cụ thể vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2507)
Reduzierte Ware ist vom Umtausch ausgeschlossen. ☊ Hàng giảm giá không đổi lại được. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2508)
Ich kann Ihre Reklamation leider nicht annehmen. ☊ Tôi rất tiếc không thể tiếp nhận khiếu nại được. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2510)
Wir werden Ihnen heute Ersatz schicken. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ gửi hàng thay thế cho quý vị hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2512)
Danke, dass Sie uns auf diesen Fehler aufmerksam gemacht haben. ☊ Cám ơn quý vị đã chỉ ra sự sai sót cho chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2513)
Wir werden die defekte Ware selbstverständlich ersetzen. ☊ Tất nhiên chúng tôi sẽ thay thế những hàng hóa bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2514)
Bitte schicken Sie die defekte Ware an uns zurück. ☊ Xin hãy gửi hàng hóa bị hỏng lại cho chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2515)
Bitte schicken Sie die Ware an uns zurück und legen die eine Kopie Ihrer Rechnung bei. ☊ Xin hãy gửi hàng lại cho chúng tôi và gửi kèm một bản sao hóa đơn. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2516)
Wir werden Ihnen den Kaufpreis natürlich zurückerstatten. ☊ Tất nhiên chúng tôi sẽ gửi trả lại tiền mua hàng cho ông / bà / anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2517)
Wir versuchen Ihnen so schnell als möglich zu helfen. ☊ Chúng tôi cố gắng hỗ trợ quý khách nhanh nhất như có thể. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2518)
Vielen Dank für Ihr Verständnis. ☊ Xin cám ơn sự thông cảm của ông / bà / anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2520)
Wir haben Ihnen die bestellte Ware am 15.02. zugeschickt. ☊ Chúng tôi đã gửi cho ông / bà / quý vị số hàng hóa được đặt vào ngày 15.02. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2526)
Diese Rechnung ist seit 20 Tagen überfällig. ☊ Hóa đơn thanh toán đã quá hạn 20 ngày. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2527)
Wir möchten Sie daran erinnern, dass Sie Ihre Rechnung mit der Nummer 01546 noch nicht bezahlt haben. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn nhắc ông/ bà / quý vị rằng ông / bà / quý vị vẫn chưa thanh toán hóa đơn số 01546. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2528)
Sie haben Ihre Rechnung (Nr. 01546) bis heute nicht bezahlt. ☊ Ông / Bà / Quý vị cho đến hôm nay vẫn chưa thanh toán hóa đơn (số 01546). ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2529)
Leider konnten wir bisher keinen Eingang auf unserem Konto feststellen. ☊ Rất tiếc cho tới thời điểm này tài khoản chúng tôi vẫn chưa nhận được tiền của ông / bà / quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2530)
Wir warten immer noch auf Ihre Zahlung. ☊ Chúng tôi vẫn đang chờ sự thanh toán của ông / bà / quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2531)
Wir bitten Sie den Betrag umgehend zu überweisen. ☊ Chúng tôi đề nghị ông / bà / quý vị chuyển khoản ngay số tiền cho chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2535)
Wir bitten höflich darum, den Betrag bis zum 15.05. auf unser Konto zu überweisen. ☊ Chúng tôi đề nghị ông / bà / quý vị hãy chuyển số tiền chậm nhất đến ngày 15.05. vào tài khoản của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2536)
Sollten Sie den Betrag bereits bezahlt haben, so danken wir Ihnen und bitten Sie dieses Schreiben als gegenstandslos zu betrachten. ☊ Nếu ông / bà /quý vị đã thanh toán số tiền rồi, chúng tôi xin cám ơn và đề nghị ông / bà /quý vị không phải để tâm đến bức thư này. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2538)
Leider haben Sie auf unsere 1. Mahnung nicht reagiert. ☊ Rất tiếc là ông / bà / quý vị đã không phản hồi lá thư nhắc nhở đầu tiên của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2539)
Wir erwarten Ihre Zahlung innerhalb von 10 Tagen. ☊ Chúng tôi chờ đợi sự thanh toán của ông / bà / quý vị trong vòng 10 ngày tới. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2540)
Diese Zahlung ist jetzt seit zwei Monaten fällig. ☊ Hóa đơn này đã quá hạn thanh toán từ hai tháng nay. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2541)
Wenn Sie den Rechnungsbetrag nicht innerhalb der nächsten 10 Tage an uns überweisen, müssen wir unsere Forderung gerichtlich geltend machen. ☊ Nếu ông / bà / quý vị không chuyển khoản cho chúng tôi số tiền trong vòng 10 ngày tới, chúng tôi buộc phải nhờ đến sự can thiệp của luật pháp. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2542)
Wir werden diesen Fall unserer Rechtsabteilung übergeben. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ chuyển trường hợp này cho phòng pháp lý của chúng tôi ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2544)
Da Sie die letzte Rechnung erst nach der 2. Mahnung bezahlt haben, werden wir keine weiteren Bestellungen von Ihnen annehmen. ☊ Vì ông / bà / quý vị chỉ thanh toán hóa đơn lần trước sau thư nhắc nhở lần hai, do vậy chúng tôi sẽ không nhận các đơn đặt hàng tiếp theo của ông / bà / quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2545)
Wir haben diese Rechnung anscheinend übersehen. ☊ Chúng tôi có lẽ đã bỏ sót hóa đơn thanh toán này. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2547)
Wir werden den Betrag sofort überweisen. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ chuyển khoản số tiền ngay. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2548)
Wir schicken Ihnen heute einen Scheck. ☊ Hôm nay chúng tôi sẽ gửi cho quý vị một tấm séc. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2549)
Wir haben diese Rechnung schon bezahlt. ☊ Chúng tôi đã thanh toán hóa đơn này rồi. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2550)
Wir werden bei unserer Bank nachfragen, was passiert ist. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ hỏi lại ngân hàng của chúng tôi chuyện gì đã xảy ra. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2551)
Ich werde bei unserer Bank nachfragen, warum sich die Zahlung verzögert. ☊ Tôi sẽ hỏi lại ngân hàng, tại sao quá trình thanh toán bị chậm. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2552)
Bitte schreiben Sie uns Ihre Kontodaten auf. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy viết cho chúng tôi thông tin tài khoản của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2554)
Ist es möglich die Rechnung in monatlichen Raten zu bezahlen? ☊ Chúng tôi có thể thanh toán hóa đơn này bằng việc trả góp hàng tháng được không? ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2555)
Können wir uns auf eine Teilzahlung einigen? ☊ Chúng ta có thể thống nhất về việc trả góp được không? ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2556)
1 The weather's nice today. ☊ Hôm nay trời đẹp. ☊
2 I'm not rich. ☊ Tôi không giàu có. ☊
12 I'm not hungry, but I'm thirsty. ☊ Tôi không đói mà tôi khát. ☊
14 These chairs aren't beautiful, but they're comfortable. ☊ Mấy cái ghế này không đẹp, nhưng nó tiện. ☊
15 The weather's warm and sunny today. ☊ Trời hôm nay nắng ấm. ☊
16 You're late. — No, I'm not! I'm early. ☊ Cậu đến muộn. - Không! Tôi đến sớm. ☊
17 She isn't home. She's at work. ☊ Cô ấy không có nhà. Cô ấy đang đi làm. ☊
18 Here's your coat. ☊ Đây là áo khoác của cậu. ☊
31 It's hot today. ☊ Hôm nay trời nóng. ☊
32 It isn't hot today. ☊ Hôm nay trời không nóng. ☊
33 It's windy today. ☊ Hôm nay trời gió. ☊
34 It isn't windy today. ☊ Hôm nay trời không gió. ☊
37 Diamonds are not cheap. ☊ Kim cương không rẻ. ☊
38 Toronto isn't in the United States. ☊ Toronto không phải ở nước Mĩ. ☊
40 I'm not tired. ☊ Tôi không mệt. ☊
42 EN I'm not hungry. ☊ Tôi không đói. ☊
44 I'm not interested in politics. ☊ Tôi không thích chính trị. ☊
47 Are you married? ☊ Cô kết hôn chưa? ☊
51 Are you a student? ☊ Cô đang là học sinh phải không? ☊
53 Am I late? ☊ Tôi có bị muộn không? ☊
54 No, you're on time. ☊ Không, cậu đến đúng giờ. ☊
55 Is your mother at home? ☊ Mẹ cậu có nhà không? ☊
56 No, she's out. ☊ Không, mẹ tôi đi vắng. ☊
57 Are your parents at home? ☊ Bố mẹ cậu có nhà không? ☊
58 No, they're out. ☊ Không, họ đi vắng. ☊
59 Is it cold in your room? ☊ Trong phòng cậu có lạnh không? ☊
60 EN Yes, a little. ☊ Có, hơi hơi. ☊
63 Where's your mother? Is she at home? ☊ Mẹ cậu đâu? Bà ấy có nhà không? ☊
66 What color is your car? ☊ Xe hơi của cậu màu gì? ☊
70 How are your parents? ☊ Bố mẹ cậu khoẻ không? ☊
71 They're doing ne. ☊ Họ ổn cả. ☊
75 What's your phone number? ☊ Số điện thoại của cậu là gì? ☊
80 How's your father? ☊ Bố cậu khoẻ không? ☊
81 He's doing great. ☊ Bố tôi rất khoẻ. ☊
82 Are you tired? ☊ Cậu có mệt không? ☊
84 Are you hungry? ☊ Cậu có đói không? ☊
85 No, but I'm thirsty. ☊ Không, nhưng tôi khát. ☊
86 Is your friend Chinese? ☊ Bạn cậu người Trung Quốc phải không? ☊
88 Are these your keys? ☊ Chùm chìa khoá của cậu đây đúng không? ☊
90 That's my seat. ☊ Đấy là chỗ của tôi. ☊
91 No, it isn't. ☊ Không phải. ☊
94 Is your car blue? ☊ Xe hơi cậu màu xanh lam đúng không? ☊
95 No, it's black. ☊ Không, nó màu đen. ☊
97 No, she's American. ☊ Không, cô ấy là người Mĩ. ☊
98 Am I late? ☊ Tôi có bị muộn không? ☊
104 Are you hungry? ☊ Cậu có đói không? ☊
105 No, I'm not. ☊ Không. ☊
106 How's John? ☊ John có khoẻ không? ☊
107 He's ne. ☊ Anh ấy khoẻ. ☊
110 Is your mother at home? ☊ Mẹ cậu có nhà không? ☊
111 How are your parents? ☊ Bố mẹ cậu khoẻ không? ☊
112 Is your job interesting? ☊ Công việc của cậu có thích không? ☊
113 Are the stores open today? ☊ Hôm nay hàng quán có mở cửa không? ☊
115 Are you interested in sports? ☊ Cậu có thích thể thao không? ☊
116 Is the post o ce near here? ☊ Bưu điện có gần đây không? ☊
117 Are your children at school? ☊ Mấy đứa nhà cậu đi học cả à? ☊
119 How are your children? ☊ Mấy đứa nhà cậu khoẻ không? ☊
120 They're ne. ☊ Bọn nó khoẻ. ☊
122 At the stoplight. ☊ Ở chỗ đèn xanh đèn đỏ. ☊
125 How much are these oranges? ☊ Chỗ cam này giá bao nhiêu? ☊
135 Are you Australian? ☊ Cậu là người Úc đúng không? ☊
136 No, I'm Canadian. ☊ Không, tôi là người Canada. ☊
139 Are you a teacher? ☊ Cậu làm giáo viên đúng không? ☊
140 No, I'm a doctor. ☊ Không, tôi làm bác sĩ. ☊
141 Are you married? ☊ Cậu kết hôn chưa? ☊
143 Is your wife a doctor? ☊ Vợ cậu làm bác sĩ phải không? ☊
144 No, she's a teacher. ☊ Không, cô ấy làm giáo viên. ☊
151 Are you married? — No, I'm not. ☊ Cậu kết hôn chưa? - Tôi chưa. ☊
152 Are you thirsty? — Yes, I am. ☊ Cậu có khát không? - Có. ☊
153 Is it cold today? — No, it isn't. ☊ Hôm nay trời có lạnh không? - Không lạnh. ☊
154 Are your hands cold? — No, they aren't. ☊ Tay cậu có lạnh không? - Không. ☊
155 Is it dark now? — Yes, it is. ☊ Bây giờ trời có tối không? - Không. ☊
157 I'm working. I'm not watching TV. ☊ Tôi đang làm việc. Tôi không xem vô tuyến. ☊
159 She isn't eating. ☊ Cô ấy đang không ăn. ☊
160 The phone is ringing. ☊ Điện thoại đang kêu. ☊
162 You're not listening to me. ☊ Cậu đang không nghe tôi. ☊
165 The weather's nice. It's not raining. ☊ Trời đang đẹp. Không có mưa. ☊
166 Where are the children? — They're playing in the park. ☊ Bọn trẻ con đâu? - Bọn nó đang chơi ngoài công viên. ☊
167 We're having dinner now. Can I call you later? ☊ Chúng tôi đang ăn cơm. Tôi gọi cho cậu sau được không? ☊
168 EN I'm not watching TV. ☊ Tôi đang không xem vô tuyến. ☊
171 They're playing football. ☊ Họ đang đá bóng. ☊
180 They're building a new hotel downtown. ☊ Họ đang xây một khách sạn ở khu trung tâm. ☊
182 She isn't having dinner. ☊ Cô ấy đang không ăn tối. ☊
186 He's not playing the piano. ☊ Anh ấy đang không chơi dương cầm. ☊
189 He's not writing a letter. ☊ Anh ấy đang không viết thư. ☊
190 I'm not washing my hair. ☊ Tôi đang không gội đầu. ☊
191 It isn't snowing. ☊ Trời đang không có tuyết. ☊
193 I'm not eating. ☊ Tôi đang không ăn. ☊
195 I'm not studying english. ☊ Tôi đang không học tiếng Anh. ☊
197 The sun isn't shining. ☊ Mặt trời đang không chiếu sáng. ☊
199 I'm not reading the newspaper. ☊ Tôi đang không đọc báo. ☊
200 Are you feeling okay? ☊ Cậu cảm thấy không sao chứ? ☊
201 Yes, I'm ne. ☊ Ừ, tôi không sao. ☊
202 Is it raining? ☊ Trời có mưa không? ☊
204 Why are you wearing a coat? ☊ Sao cậu mặc áo khoác làm gì? ☊
215 Is Chris working today? ☊ Chris có làm hôm nay không? ☊
216 No, he isn't. ☊ Không. ☊
217 Is the sun shining? ☊ Trời có nắng không? ☊
220 No, they're staying with me. ☊ Không, họ đang ở với tôi. ☊
222 No, you can turn it o . ☊ Không, cậu cứ tắt nó đi. ☊
225 Is it raining? ☊ Trời có mưa không? ☊
226 No, not right now. ☊ Không, bây giờ thì không. ☊
229 Does the clock work? ☊ Đồng hồ có chạy không? ☊
230 No, it's broken. ☊ Không, nó hỏng rồi. ☊
232 No, I'm waiting for a taxi. ☊ Không, tôi đang đợi taxi. ☊
236 Why are you crying? ☊ Tại sao cậu khóc? ☊
237 What are they looking at? ☊ Họ đang nhìn gì thế? ☊
239 Are you listening to me? ☊ Cậu có đang nghe tôi không đấy? ☊
246 No, I'm not. ☊ Không. ☊
247 Are you wearing a watch? ☊ Cậu đang đeo đồng hồ à? ☊
248 No, I'm not. ☊ Không. ☊
249 Is he eating something? ☊ Anh ấy đang ăn gì đó phải không? ☊
250 No, he isn't. ☊ Không. ☊
252 No, it isn't. ☊ Không. ☊
256 No, I'm not. ☊ Không ổn. ☊
257 They're looking at their books. ☊ Họ đang nhìn chỗ sách của họ. ☊
258 They read a lot. ☊ Họ hay đọc sách. ☊
261 I work in an o ce. ☊ Tôi làm việc ở văn phòng. ☊
267 I like big cities. ☊ Tôi thích những thành phố lớn. ☊
270 Minoru works very hard. ☊ Minoru rất chịu khó làm việc. ☊
279 Megumi usually plays tennis on Sundays. ☊ Megumi thường chơi quần vợt vào các chủ nhật. ☊
280 I sometimes walk to work, but not often. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng tôi đi bộ đi làm, nhưng không thường xuyên. ☊
287 He plays the piano. ☊ Anh ấy chơi dương cầm. ☊
288 They live in a very big house. ☊ Họ sống trong căn nhà rất lớn. ☊
289 She eats a lot of fruit. ☊ Cô ấy ăn nhiều hoa quả. ☊
290 He plays tennis. ☊ Anh ấy chơi quần vợt. ☊
296 She's a teacher. She teaches math to children. ☊ Cô ấy là giáo viên. Cô ấy dạy toán cho bọn trẻ. ☊
298 His car is always dirty. He never cleans it. ☊ Xe hơi của anh ấy lúc nào cũng bẩn. Anh ấy chẳng bao giờ chịu ☊
304 I never go to the movies alone. ☊ Tôi không bao giờ đi xem lm một mình. ☊
305 She always works hard. ☊ Cô ấy luôn chịu khó làm việc. ☊
306 Children usually like chocolate. ☊ Bọn trẻ thường thích chocolat. ☊
308 I often forget people's names. ☊ Tôi thường không nhớ được tên mọi người. ☊
309 He never watches TV. ☊ Anh ấy không xem vô tuyến bao giờ. ☊
313 I never read in bed. ☊ Tôi không bao giờ đọc trên giường. ☊
316 I usually go to school by bus. ☊ Tôi thường đi học bằng xe bus. ☊
318 She doesn't drink co ee. ☊ Cô ấy không uống cà phê. ☊
319 He doesn't like his job. ☊ Anh ấy không thích công việc của mình. ☊
320 I drink co ee, but I don't drink tea. ☊ Tôi uống cà phê, nhưng tôi không uống trà. ☊
321 She drinks tea, but she doesn't drink co ee. ☊ Cô ấy uống trà, nhưng cô ấy không uống cà phê. ☊
322 You don't work very hard. ☊ Cậu không làm việc quá nhiều. ☊
323 We don't watch TV very often. ☊ Chúng tôi không xem vô tuyến thường xuyên. ☊
324 The weather is usually nice. ☊ Thời tiết thường đẹp. ☊
325 It doesn't rain very often. ☊ Trời không mưa thường xuyên lắm. ☊
326 They don't know many people. ☊ Họ không biết nhiều người. ☊
327 They don't have many friends. ☊ Họ không có nhiều bạn. ☊
328 I don't like football. ☊ Tôi không thích bóng bầu dục. ☊
329 He doesn't like football. ☊ Anh ấy không thích bóng bầu dục. ☊
330 I don't like him, and he doesn't like me. ☊ Tôi không thích anh ta, và anh ta cũng không thích tôi. ☊
331 My car doesn't use much gas. ☊ Xe hơi của tôi không tốn nhiều xăng. ☊
332 Sometimes he's late, but not often. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng anh ấy có đi muộn, nhưng không thường xuyên. ☊
333 I don't like to wash the car. ☊ Tôi không thích rửa xe. ☊
334 I don't do it very often. ☊ Tôi không làm thế thường xuyên lắm. ☊
335 She speaks Spanish, but she doesn't speak Italian. ☊ Cô ấy nói tiếng Tây Ban Nha, nhưng cô ấy không nói tiếng Ý. ☊
336 He doesn't do his job very well. ☊ Anh ấy làm việc không tốt lắm. ☊
337 She doesn't usually have breakfast. ☊ Cô ấy thường không ăn sáng. ☊
338 I don't play the piano very well. ☊ Tôi chơi dương cầm không giỏi lắm. ☊
339 She doesn't play the piano very well. ☊ Cô ấy chơi dương cầm không giỏi lắm. ☊
340 They don't know my phone number. ☊ Họ không biết số điện thoại của tôi. ☊
341 We don't work very hard. ☊ Chúng tôi không làm việc quá nhiều. ☊
342 David doesn't have a car. ☊ David không có xe hơi. ☊
343 You don't do the same thing every day. ☊ Không phải ngày nào cậu cũng làm cùng một việc. ☊
344 They like classical music. ☊ Họ thích nhạc cổ điển. ☊
345 She doesn't like jazz music. ☊ Cô ấy không thích nhạc jazz. ☊
347 They don't like boxing. ☊ Họ không thích quyền Anh. ☊
348 She doesn't like baseball. ☊ Cô ấy không thích bóng chày. ☊
350 They like horror movies. ☊ Họ thích lm kinh dị. ☊
351 She doesn't like action movies. ☊ Cô ấy không thích lm hành động. ☊
353 I never watch TV. ☊ Tôi không bao giờ xem vô tuyến. ☊
354 I don't watch TV very often. ☊ Tôi không xem vô tuyến thường xuyên lắm. ☊
355 I don't like to go to bars very often. ☊ Tôi không đi bar thường xuyên lắm. ☊
357 They always like to eat in restaurants. ☊ Họ luôn thích đi ăn nhà hàng. ☊
358 I never like to travel by train. ☊ Tôi không bao giờ thích đi bằng tàu hoả. ☊
359 I get the news every day, but sometimes I don't read it. ☊ Tôi nhận được tin tức hàng ngày nhưng thỉnh thoảng tôi không đọc. ☊
360 He has a car, but he doesn't use it very often. ☊ Anh ấy có xe hơi nhưng anh ấy không dùng nó thường xuyên. ☊
361 His friends like the movies, but they usually watch movies at home. ☊ Bạn anh ấy thích xem lm điện ảnh, nhưng họ thường xem ở nhà. ☊
362 She's married, but she doesn't wear a ring. ☊ Cô ấy đã kết hôn nhưng cô ấy không đeo nhẫn. ☊
363 I don't know much about politics. I'm not interested in it. ☊ Tôi không biết nhiều về chính trị. Tôi không quan tâm đến nó. ☊
364 This hotel isn't expensive. It doesn't cost much to stay there. ☊ Khách sạn này không đắt. Không phải tốn nhiều tiền để ở đây. ☊
365 He lives near us, but we don't see him very often. ☊ Anh ấy sống gần chúng tôi nhưng chúng tôi không gặp anh ấy thường xuyên lắm. ☊
367 I don't like my job. It's very boring. ☊ Tôi không thích công việc của tôi. Nó chán lắm. ☊
368 Where is he? — I'm sorry, I don't know. ☊ Anh ấy đâu? - Xin lỗi, tôi không biết. ☊
369 She's a very quiet person. She doesn't talk very much. ☊ Cô ấy là một người rất trầm lặng. Cô ấy không nói chuyện nhiều lắm. ☊
371 It's not true. I don't believe it. ☊ Điều đấy không đúng. Tôi không tin. ☊
373 He's a vegetarian. He doesn't eat meat. ☊ Anh ấy ăn chay. Anh ấy không ăn thịt. ☊
374 Do you work on Sunday? ☊ Cậu có làm việc Chủ nhật không? ☊
375 Do your friends live near here? ☊ Cậu có sống ở gần đây không? ☊
376 Does Emily play tennis? ☊ Emily có chơi quần vợt không? ☊
381 Do you always have breakfast? ☊ Cậu có luôn luôn ăn sáng không? ☊
382 Does Wenjie ever call you? ☊ Văn Kiệt có gọi cậu bao giờ không? ☊
384 Do they like music? ☊ Họ có thích âm nhạc không? ☊
385 Does he like music? ☊ Anh ấy có thích âm nhạc không? ☊
386 Do your parents speak English? ☊ Bố mẹ cậu có nói tiếng Anh không? ☊
387 Does your father work hard? ☊ Bố cậu có làm việc nhiều không? ☊
388 Does your sister live in Canada? ☊ Em gái cậu có sống ở Canada không? ☊
389 I like chocolate. How about you? Do you like chocolate? ☊ Tôi thích chocolat. Cậu thì sao? Cậu có thích chocolat không? ☊
390 EN I play tennis. How about you? Do you play tennis? ☊ Tôi chơi quần vợt. Cậu thì sao? Cậu có chơi quần vợt không? ☊
391 You live near here. How about Fred? Does he live near here? ☊ Cậu sống ở gần đây. Còn Fred thì sao? Anh ấy có sống ở gần đây không? ☊
392 Jisang plays tennis. How about his friends? Do they play tennis? ☊ Chí Tường chơi quần vợt. Còn bạn anh ấy thì sao? Họ có chơi quần vợt không? ☊
393 You speak English. How about your brother? Does he speak English? ☊ Cậu nói tiếng Anh. Còn anh cậu thì sao? Anh ấy có nói tiếng Anh không? ☊
394 I do yoga every morning. How about you? Do you do yoga every morning? ☊ Tôi sáng nào cũng tập yoga. Còn cậu thì sao? Cậu có tập yoga mỗi sáng không? ☊
395 Yaqin often travels on business. How about Gary? Does he often travel on business? ☊ Nhã Cầm thường đi công tác. Còn Gary thì sao? Anh ấy có hay đi công tác không? ☊
396 I want to be famous. How about you? Do you want to be famous? ☊ Tôi muốn nổi tiếng. Cậu thì sao? Cậu có muốn nổi tiếng không? ☊
397 You work hard. How about Heuiyeon? Does she work hard? ☊ Cậu chịu khó làm việc. Còn Cơ Viện thì sao? Anh ấy có chịu khó làm việc không? ☊
400 Do you always get up early? ☊ Cậu có luôn luôn dậy sớm không? ☊
403 Do you like football? ☊ Cậu có thích bóng bầu dục không? ☊
404 Does your brother like football? ☊ Em trai cậu có thích bóng bầu dục không? ☊
413 Do you watch TV a lot? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có xem vô tuyến nhiều không? - Không. ☊
414 Do you live in a big city? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có sống ở thành phố lớn không? - Không. ☊
415 Do you ever ride a bicycle? — Not usually. ☊ Cậu đã đi xe đạp bao giờ chưa? - Không thường xuyên. ☊
416 Does it rain a lot where you live? — Not much. ☊ Trời có mưa nhiều ở nơi cậu sống không? - Không nhiều. ☊
417 Do you play the piano? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có chơi dương cầm không? - Không. ☊
419 He's not playing the guitar. ☊ Anh ấy đang không chơi guitar. ☊
421 He plays guitar a lot, and he plays very well. ☊ Anh ấy chơi guitar nhiều và anh ấy chơi rất giỏi. ☊
422 Zhirong plays the guitar. ☊ Chí Vinh chơi guitar. ☊
423 But he's not playing the guitar now. ☊ Nhưng bây giờ anh ấy đang không chơi guitar. ☊
424 Is Zhirong playing the guitar? — No, he isn't. ☊ Chí Vinh có đang chơi guita không? Không. ☊
425 Does he play the guitar? — Yes, he does. ☊ Chí Vinh có chơi guitar không? Có. ☊
429 You can turn o the TV. I'm not watching it. ☊ Cậu có thể tắt vô tuyến. Tôi không xem nó. ☊
432 Howard takes a shower every morning. ☊ Howard sáng nào cũng tắm. ☊
434 I don't watch TV very often. ☊ Tôi không xem vô tuyến thường xuyên lắm. ☊
436 Do you like her? ☊ Cậu có thích cô ấy không? ☊
437 Do you love her? ☊ Cậu có yêu cô ấy không? ☊
438 Do you want to know the answer? ☊ Cậu có muốn biết câu trả lời không? ☊
439 Do you understand me? ☊ Cậu có hiểu tôi không? ☊
440 Do you remember that day? ☊ Cậu có nhớ ngày hôm đó không? ☊
443 Do you hate me? ☊ Cậu có ghét tôi không? ☊
446 Do you believe me? ☊ Cậu có tin tôi không? ☊
447 I don't believe you. ☊ Tôi không tin cậu. ☊
448 Do you forget the answer? ☊ Cậu có quyên câu trả lời không? ☊
449 Does he take photographs? ☊ Anh ấy có chụp ảnh không? ☊
450 Is he taking a photograph? ☊ Anh ấy có đang chụp ảnh không? ☊
452 Is she driving a bus? ☊ Cô ấy có đang lái xe bus không? ☊
453 Does she drive a bus? ☊ Cô ấy có lái xe bus không? ☊
455 Does he wash windows? ☊ Anh ấy có rửa cửa sổ không? ☊
456 Is he washing a window? ☊ Anh ấy có đang rửa cửa sổ không? ☊
458 Are they teaching? ☊ Họ có đang dạy học không? ☊
459 Do they teach? ☊ Họ có dạy học không? ☊
460 What do they do? ☊ Họ làm gì? ☊
461 Excuse me, do you speak English? ☊ Xin lỗi, cậu có nói tiếng Anh không? ☊
462 Where's Kelly? — I don't know. ☊ Kelly đâu? - Tôi không biết. ☊
465 It's raining. I don't want to go out in the rain. ☊ Trời đang mưa. Tôi không muốn ra ngoài lúc mưa. ☊
468 He's a good tennis player, but he doesn't play very often. ☊ Anh ấy là một tay vợt giỏi nhưng anh ấy không chơi thường xuyên lắm. ☊
470 I don't watch TV very often. ☊ Tôi không xem vô tuyến thường xuyên lắm. ☊
474 Excuse me, but you're sitting in my seat. — I'm sorry. ☊ Xin lỗi nhưng cậu đang ngồi chỗ của tôi. - Tôi xin lỗi. ☊
475 I'm sorry, I don't understand. Can you speak more slowly? ☊ Tôi xin lỗi, tôi không hiểu. Cậu có thể nói chậm hơn không? ☊
476 It's late. I'm going home now. Are you coming with me? ☊ Muộn rồi. Tôi về nhà đây. Cậu có đi cùng tôi không? ☊
478 You can turn the music o . I'm not listening to it. ☊ Cậu có thể tắt nhạc đi. Tôi không nghe nó. ☊
480 Jack doesn't usually drive to work. He usually walks. ☊ Jack thường không lái xe đi làm. Anh ấy thường đi bộ. ☊
481 Lucy doesn't like co ee. She prefers tea. ☊ Lucy không thích cà phê. Cô ấy thích trà hơn. ☊
484 Our car has four (4) doors. > Our car's got four (4) doors. ☊ Xe hơi của chúng tôi có bốn cửa. ☊
485 headache. ☊ Cô ấy không được khoẻ. Cô ấy bị đau đầu. ☊
486 cats. They've got a lot of animals. ☊ Họ thích động vật. Họ có một con ngựa, ba con chó và sáu con mèo. Họ có nhiều động vật. ☊
487 haven't got a car. ☊ Tôi có một chiếc xe đạp nhưng tôi không có xe hơi. Tôi có một chiếc xe đạp nhưng tôi không có xe hơi. ☊
They haven't got any children.'> 489 They haven't got any children.'> They don't have any children. > They haven't got any children. They haven't got any children.'> ☊ Họ không có con. ☊
490 garage. ☊ Nó là một ngôi nhà đẹp nhưng nó không có garage. Nó không có garage. ☊
Lila hasn't got a job.'> 491 Lila hasn't got a job.'> Lila doesn't have a job. > Lila hasn't got a job. Lila hasn't got a job.'> ☊ Lila không có việc làm. ☊
492 Does your phone have a camera? ☊ Điện thoại của cậu có máy ảnh không? ☊
493 Does Nicole have a car? > Has Nicole got a car? ☊ Nicole có xe hơi không? ☊
494 got? ☊ Cô ấy có xe hơi loại gì? ☊
496 Do you have a camera? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có máy ảnh không? - Không. ☊
497 Have you got a camera? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có máy ảnh không? - Không. ☊
498 Does she have a car? — No, she doesn't. ☊ Cô ấy có xe hơi không? - Không. ☊
499 Ask if he has a computer. — Yes, he's got a computer. ☊ Hỏi xem anh ấy có máy vi tính không. - Có, anh ấy có máy vi tính. ☊
500 Ask if he has a dog. — No, he hasn't got a dog. ☊ Hỏi xem anh ấy có chó không. - Không, anh ấy không có chó. ☊
501 Ask if he has a smart phone. — No, he hasn't got a smart phone. ☊ Hỏi xem anh ấy có điện thoại thông minh không. - Không, anh ấy không có điện thoại thông minh. ☊
503 Ask if he has a watch. — Yes, he's got a watch. ☊ Hỏi xem anh ấy có đồng hồ đeo tay không. - Có, anh ấy có đồng hồ đeo tay. ☊
504 ☊ Hỏi xem anh ấy có anh chị em nào không. - Có, anh ấy có một anh trai và hai em gái. ☊
506 I don't have a computer. ☊ Tôi không có máy tính. ☊
507 You don't have a dog. ☊ Cậu không có chó. ☊
508 She doesn't have a bike. ☊ Cô ấy không có xe đạp. ☊
510 They have two (2) children. ☊ Họ có hai đứa con. ☊
511 She doesn't have a key. ☊ Cô ấy không có chìa khoá. ☊
513 They don't have much money. ☊ Họ không có nhiều tiền. ☊
514 Do you have an umbrella? ☊ Cậu có ô không? ☊
516 I don't have your phone number. ☊ Tôi khong có số điện thoại của cậu. ☊
517 Does your father have a car? ☊ Bố cậu có xe hơi không? ☊
519 She doesn't have a car. She goes everywhere by bicycle. ☊ Cô ấy không có xe hơi. Cô ấy đi đâu cũng bằng xe đạp. ☊
520 They like animals. They have three (3) dogs and two (2) cats. ☊ Họ thích động vật. Họ có ba con chó và hai con mèo. ☊
521 Fahim isn't happy. He's got a lot of problems. ☊ Fahim không hạnh phúc. Anh ấy có nhiều chuyện. ☊
522 They don't read much. They don't have many books. ☊ Họ không đọc nhiều. Họ không có nhiều sách. ☊
524 Where's my phone? — I don't know. I don't have it. ☊ Điện thoại của tôi đâu? - Tôi không biết. Tôi không cầm nó. ☊
525 She wants to go to the concert, but she doesn't have a ticket. ☊ Cô ấy muốn đi xem hoà nhạc nhưng cô ấy không có vé. ☊
526 I'm not feeling well. I have a headache. ☊ Tôi cảm thấy không khoẻ. Tôi đang đau đầu. ☊
527 It's a nice house but it doesn't have a big yard. ☊ Ngôi nhà đẹp đấy nhưng không có sân rộng. ☊
528 Most cars have four (4) wheels. ☊ Hầu hết xe hơi đều có bốn bánh. ☊
530 I can't open the door. I don't have the key. ☊ Tôi không mở được cửa. Tôi không có chìa khoá. ☊
532 Hurry, we don't have much time. ☊ Nhanh lên, chúng ta không có nhiều thời gian. ☊
534 Last night he wasn't at work. ☊ Đêm hôm qua anh ấy không ở cơ quan. ☊
540 The weather was nice last week. ☊ Thời tiết tuần trước đẹp. ☊
541 You were late yesterday. ☊ Hôm qua cậu đến muộn. ☊
542 They weren't here last Sunday. ☊ Họ không ở đây Chủ nhật tuần trước. ☊
544 When I was a child, I was afraid of dogs. ☊ Hồi tôi còn nhỏ, tôi sợ chó. ☊
545 We were hungry after the trip, but we weren't tired. ☊ Chúng tôi thấy đói sau chuyến đi, nhưng chúng tôi không thấy mệt. ☊
546 The hotel was comfortable, but it wasn't expensive. ☊ Khách sạn thoải mái nhưng lại không đắt. ☊
547 Was the weather nice when you were on vacation? ☊ Thời tiết lúc cậu đi nghỉ có đẹp không? ☊
548 Your shoes are nice. Were they expensive? ☊ Giày cậu trông đẹp đấy. Giá có đắt không? ☊
550 Were you late? — No, I wasn't. ☊ Cậu đi muộn phải không? - Không phải. ☊
551 Was Paul at work yesterday? — Yes, he was. ☊ Paul có đi làm ngày hôm qua không? - Không. ☊
552 Were they at the party? — No, they weren't. ☊ Họ có trong bữa tiệc không? - Không. ☊
553 Today the weather's nice, but yesterday it was very cold. ☊ Hôm nay trời đẹp nhưng hôm qua trời lạnh. ☊
554 I'm hungry. Can I have something to eat? ☊ Tôi đói. Tôi ăn gì đó được không? ☊
555 I feel ne this morning, but I was very tired last night. ☊ Tôi thấy khoẻ lúc sáng nay nhưng đêm qua tôi rất mệt ☊
558 I like your new jacket. Was it expensive? ☊ Tôi thích cái áo khoác mới của cậu. Giá có đắt không? ☊
560 Where are the children? — I don't know, they were here a few minutes ago. ☊ Bọn trẻ đâu rồi? - Tôi không biết, chúng vừa ở đây mấy phút trước. ☊
561 We weren't happy with the hotel. Our room was very small, and it wasn't clean. ☊ Chúng tôi không vui với cái khách sạn. Phòng chúng tôi rất bé mà nó lại không sạch sẽ. ☊
562 Antonio wasn't at work last week because he was sick. He's better now. ☊ Antonio tuần trước không đi làm vì bị ốm, Bây giờ anh ấy đỡ hơn rồi. ☊
563 Yesterday was a holiday, so the banks were closed. They're open today. ☊ Hôm qua là ngày lễ nên ngân hàng đóng cửa, Hôm nay họ mở cửa. ☊
564 Richard wasn't. ☊ Anabel và Richard có đến bữa tiệc không? - Anabel thì có ở đó nhưng Richard thì không. ☊
565 Where are my keys? — I don't know. They were on the table, but they're not there now. ☊ Chìa khoá của tôi đâu? - Tôi không biết. Trước nó ở trên bàn nhưng bây giờ thì không còn ở đó nữa. ☊
567 You weren't at home last night. Where were you? ☊ Cậu hôm qua không ở nhà. Cậu đã ở đâu? ☊
568 Why were you late this morning? — The tra c was bad. ☊ Tại sao cậu đến muộn sáng nay? - Giao thông không tốt. ☊
569 Was your exam di cult? — No, it was easy. ☊ Bài thi có khó không? - Không, bài dễ. ☊
570 Where were they last week? — They were on vacation. ☊ Họ ở đâu tuần trước? - Họ đi nghỉ. ☊
572 Why were you angry yesterday? — Because you were late. ☊ Sao hôm qua cậu tức giận thế? - VÌ cậu đến muộn. ☊
573 Was the weather nice last week? — Yes, it was beautiful. ☊ Thời tiết tuần trước có đẹp không? - Có, trời đẹp. ☊
576 EN Yesterday it rained all morning. It stopped at lunchtime. ☊ Hôm qua trời mưa cả sáng. Trời tạnh lúc ăn trưa. ☊
577 We enjoyed the party last night. ☊ Chúng tôi sảng khoái với bữa tiệc tối qua. ☊
581 We did a lot of work yesterday. ☊ Chúng tôi đã làm rất nhiều việc ngày hôm qua. ☊
583 Enzo came into the room, took o his coat, and sat down. ☊ Enzo vào trong phòng, cởi áo khoác và ngồi xuống. ☊
584 It was hot in the room, so I opened the window. ☊ Trong phòng nóng nên tôi đã mở cửa sổ. ☊
586 When I was a child, I wanted to be a doctor. ☊ Hồi tôi còn bé tôi muốn làm bác sĩ. ☊
588 It's a nice day today, but yesterday it rained all day. ☊ Trời hôm nay đẹp nhưng hôm qua trời mưa cả ngày. ☊
589 We enjoyed our vacation last year. We stayed at a very nice place. ☊ Chúng tôi thấy sảng khoái với kì nghỉ năm ngoái. Chúng tôi đã ở một nơi rất đẹp. ☊
591 I already paid the bill. ☊ Tôi đã trả tiền hoá đơn. ☊
594 I copied the schedule. ☊ Tôi đã sao chép thời gian biểu. ☊
596 I spoke with him yesterday on the phone. ☊ Tôi đã nói chuyện với anh ấy hôm qua qua điện thoại. ☊
597 Last Tuesday, Vanessa ew from Los Angeles to Mexico City. ☊ Thứ ba vừa rồi Vanessa đã bay từ Los Angeles đến Thành phố Mexico. ☊
599 At seven- fteen she left home and drove to the airport. ☊ Lúc bảy giờ mười lăm cô ấy ra khỏi nhà và lái xe đến sân bay. ☊
601 Then she had breakfast at an airport cafe and waited for her ight. ☊ Rồi cô ấy ăn sáng ở quán của sân bay và chờ đợi chuyến bay. ☊
602 The plane departed on time and arrived in Mexico City four (4) hours later. ☊ Máy bay khởi hành đúng giờ và đến Thành phố Mexico sau đấy bốn tiếng. ☊
604 Steve always goes to work by car. > Yesterday he went to work by car. ☊ Steve luôn đi làm bằng xe hơi. Hôm qua anh ấy đã đi làm bằng xe hơi. ☊
605 Hannah often loses her keys. > She lost her keys last week. ☊ Hannah thường xuyên làm mất chìa khoá. Tuần trước cô ấy làm mất chìa khoá. ☊
606 Zoe meets her friends every night. > She met them last night. ☊ Zoe đi gặp bạn bè mỗi tối. Cô ấy có đi gặp họ tối qua. ☊
607 I usually buy two (2) newspapers every day. > Yesterday I bought two (2) newspapers. ☊ Tôi thường mua hai tờ báo hàng ngày. Hôm qua tôi có mua hai tờ báo. ☊
609 I eat an orange every day. > Yesterday I ate an orange. ☊ Tôi ăn một quả cam mỗi ngày. Hôm qua tôi có ăn một quả cam. ☊
611 Friday. ☊ Bạn của chúng tôi thường xuyên đến thăm chúng tôi. Họ tới thăm chúng tôi Thứ sáu tuần trước. ☊
613 I don't watch TV very often. ☊ Tôi không xem vô tuyến thường xuyên lắm. ☊
614 I didn't watch TV yesterday. ☊ Tôi không xem vô tuyến ngày hôm qua. ☊
615 Does she go out often? ☊ Cô ấy có thường xuyên ra ngoài không? ☊
616 Did she go out last night? ☊ Cô ấy có ra ngoài tối qua không? ☊
617 I played tennis yesterday, but I didn't win. ☊ Tôi chơi quần vợt hôm qua nhưng tôi đã không thắng. ☊
618 Did you do your homework? — No, I didn't have time. ☊ Cậu có làm bài tập về nhà không? - Không, tôi không có thời gian. ☊
619 We went to the movies, but we didn't enjoy the lm. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đi xem lm, nhưng chúng tôi không thích bộ lm. ☊
620 Did you see Fabian yesterday? — No, I didn't. ☊ Hôm qua cậu có trông thấy Fabian không? - Không, tôi không ☊
621 Did it rain on Sunday? — Yes, it did. ☊ Trời hôm Chủ nhật có mưa không? - Có mưa. ☊
622 Did Eveline come to the party? — No, she didn't. ☊ Eveline có đến dự tiệc không? - Không cô ấy đã không đến. ☊
623 EN Did your parents have a good trip? — Yes, they did. ☊ Chuyến đi của bố mẹ cậu có được không? - Có. ☊
624 I saw Evita, but I didn't see Fausto. ☊ Tôi đã thấy Evita, nhưng tôi không thấy Fausto. ☊
625 They worked on Monday, but they didn't on Tuesday. ☊ Họ đã làm việc hôm Thứ hai nhưng không làm hôm Thứ ba. ☊
626 She had a pen, but she didn't have any paper. ☊ Cô ấy có một cái bút nhưng cô ấy không có tờ giấy nào. ☊
627 the house. ☊ Gerhard có làm việc gì đó ngoài sân nhưng anh ấy không làm việc gì trong nhà cả. ☊
628 I watched TV last night. How about you? Did you watch TV last night? ☊ Tôi đã xem vô tuyến tối hôm qua. Cậu thì sao? Cậu có xem vô tuyến tối qua không? ☊
629 I enjoyed the party. How about you? Did you enjoy the party? ☊ Tôi rất thích bữa tiệc. Cậu thì sao? Cậu có thấy thích bữa tiệc không? ☊
630 vacation? ☊ Tôi đã có một kì nghỉ đẹp. Cậu thì sao? Kì nghỉ của cậu có đẹp không? ☊
631 I nished work early. How about you? Did you nish work early? ☊ Tôi đã kết thúc công việc sớm.Cậu thì sao? Cậu có kết thúc công việc sớm không? ☊
632 I slept well last night. How about you? Did you sleep well last night? ☊ Tôi đêm qua ngủ ngon. Cậu thì sao? Đêm qua cậu ngủ có ngon không. ☊
639 We went to Hong Kong last month. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đến Hong Kong tháng trước. ☊
640 Where did you stay? ☊ Các cậu ở chỗ nào? ☊
642 I was late for the meeting. ☊ Tôi bị muộn buổi họp. ☊
645 I played tennis this afternoon. ☊ Tôi đã chơi quần vợt chiều nay. ☊
646 Did you win? ☊ Cậu có thắng không? ☊
647 No, I lost. ☊ Không, tôi đã thua. ☊
655 Did you sleep well last night? ☊ Tối qua cậu có ngủ ngon không? ☊
656 No, I didn't sleep very well. ☊ Không, tôi ngủ không ngon. ☊
657 We went to the beach yesterday. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đi ra bãi biển hôm qua. ☊
658 Was the weather nice? ☊ Thời tiết có đẹp không? ☊
659 Yes, the weather was great. ☊ Có, thời tiết rất tuyệt vời. ☊
662 I don't know how it broke. ☊ Tôi không biết sao nó lại vỡ. ☊
663 enjoy it. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đi xem lm, nhưng bộ lm không hay lắm. Chúng tôi không thích nó. ☊
664 a pair of pants. ☊ Giovanni đã mua vài bộ quần áo mới ngày hôm qua: hai cái áo chemise và một cái quần. ☊
665 Did it rain yesterday? — No, it was a nice day. ☊ Hôm qua trời có mưa không? - Không, hôm qua đẹp trời. ☊
666 It was very warm in the room, so I opened a window. ☊ Trong phòng rất ấm nên tôi đã mở cửa sổ. ☊
667 We were tired, so we didn't stay long at the party. ☊ Chúng tôi thấy mệt nên chúng tôi đã không ở bữa tiệc lâu. ☊
669 about a meeting. ☊ Sao hôm qua cậu không có mặt trong cuộc họp? - Tôi không biết là có cuộc họp. ☊
671 At four o'clock (4:00) he wasn't at home. He was at the gym. ☊ Lúc bốn giờ anh ấy không có nhà. Anh ấy đang đi tập thể hình. ☊
672 He was swimming in the pool, not watching TV. ☊ Anh ấy đi bơi ở bể bơi chứ không xem vô tuyến. ☊
673 working? ☊ Cậu đang làm gì lúc mười một rưỡi hôm qua? Cậu đang làm việc à? ☊
674 What did he say? — I don't know, I wasn't listening. ☊ Anh ấy đã nói cái gì thế? - Tôi không biết, tôi không nghe. ☊
675 EN It was raining, so we didn't go out. ☊ Trời mưa nên chúng tôi đã không ra ngoài. ☊
676 In two-thousand-one we were living in Japan. ☊ Năm hai nghìn không trăm linh một chúng tôi sống ở Nhật Bản. ☊
677 Today she's wearing a skirt, but yesterday she was wearing pants. ☊ Hôm nay cô ấy mặc váy nhưng hôm qua cô ấy mặc quần. ☊
678 I woke up early yesterday. It was a beautiful morning. ☊ Hôm qua tôi tỉnh dậy sớm. Buổi sáng thật là đẹp. ☊
679 The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. ☊ Mặt trời đang toả nắng và bầy chim đang hót líu lo. ☊
681 It wasn't raining when we went out. ☊ Trời đang không mưa khi chúng tôi đi ra ngoài. ☊
685 Dennis was at the station waiting for a train. ☊ Dennis ở nhà gare đợi tàu hoả. ☊
688 At ten forty- ve (10:45) she was playing tennis. ☊ Lúc mười giờ bốn mươi lăm cô ấy đang chơi quần vợt. ☊
693 Where were you living in nineteen ninety-nine (1999)? ☊ Cậu sống ở đâu hồi năm một nghìn chín trăm chín mươi chín? ☊
695 Was it raining when you got up? ☊ Trời có mưa lúc cậu dậy không? ☊
697 Why was he wearing a suit yesterday? ☊ Tại sao anh ấy hôm qua lại mặc complet? ☊
698 He wasn't wearing a jacket. ☊ Anh ấy không mặc áo khoác. ☊
700 He wasn't going to the dentist. ☊ Anh ấy không đi khám nha sĩ. ☊
702 He wasn't carrying an umbrella. ☊ Anh ấy không mang theo ô. ☊
703 He wasn't going home. ☊ Anh ấy không về nhà. ☊
705 He wasn't riding a bicycle. ☊ Anh ấy không đạp xe. ☊
706 What was Jose doing when the phone rang? ☊ Jose đang làm gì khi điện thoại kêu? ☊
708 What did he do when the phone rang? ☊ Anh ấy đã làm gì khi điện thoại kêu? ☊
709 He stopped reading and answered the phone. ☊ Anh ấy dừng đọc sách và trả lời điện thoại. ☊
710 What did you do yesterday morning? ☊ Sáng hôm qua cậu làm gì? ☊
712 We played tennis from ten (10:00) to eleven thirty (11:30). ☊ Chúng tôi chơi quần vợt từ mười giờ đến mười một giờ rưỡi. ☊
713 We were playing tennis. ☊ Chúng tôi đang chơi quần vợt. ☊
714 Did you watch the basketball game on TV last night? ☊ Cậu có xem trận bóng rổ trên vô tuyến tối qua không? ☊
715 Were you watching TV when I called you? ☊ Cậu có đang xem lúc tôi gọi cậu không? ☊
716 It didn't rain while we were on vacation. ☊ Trời không mưa lúc chúng tôi đi nghỉ. ☊
720 I saw them this morning. They were waiting at the bus stop. ☊ Tôi đã gặp họ sáng nay. Họ đang đợi ở bến xe bus. ☊
723 It happened when he was painting his room. ☊ Chuyện đã xảy ra khi anh ấy đang sơn phòng. ☊
725 The train arrived at the station, and she got o . ☊ Tàu hoả đến gare và cô ấy xuống. ☊
727 Yesterday she was walking down the street when she met Albert. ☊ Hôm qua khi cô ấy đang bước chân xuống phố thì cô ấy gặp Albert. ☊
729 They stopped to talk for a few minutes. ☊ Họ dừng lại nói chuyện mấy phút. ☊
730 Was Lara busy when you went to see her? ☊ Lara có bận lúc cậu đến gặp cô ấy không? ☊
731 Yes, she was studying. ☊ Có, cô ấy đang học bài. ☊
734 Was Marta at work today? ☊ Marta có đi làm hôm nay không? ☊
735 No, she didn't go to work. She was sick. ☊ Không, cô ấy đã không đi làm. Cô ấy bị ốm. ☊
736 How fast were you driving when the police stopped you? ☊ Cậu đang phóng nhanh cỡ nào lúc cảnh sát chặn cậu lại? ☊
737 I'm not sure, but I wasn't driving very fast. ☊ Tôi không chắc, nhưng tôi không đi quá nhanh. ☊
738 Did your team win the baseball game yesterday? ☊ Đội của cậu có thắng trận bóng chày hôm qua không? ☊
739 No, the weather was very bad, so we didn't play. ☊ Không, thời tiết rất xấu nên chúng tôi đã không chơi. ☊
740 window. ☊ Khi chúng tôi đang chơi bóng chày thì tôi vụt bóng và làm vỡ cửa sổ. ☊
741 Did you see Clara last night? ☊ Cậu có thấy Clara tối qua không? ☊
742 Yes, she was wearing a very nice jacket. ☊ Có, cô ấy mặc một cái áo khoác rất là đẹp. ☊
745 I lost my key last night. ☊ Tôi đã làm mất chìa khoá tối qua. ☊
750 When I was a child, I used to like chocolate. ☊ Hồi tôi còn bé, tôi từng thích ăn chocolat. ☊
751 I used to read a lot of books, but I don't read much these days. ☊ Tôi từng đọc rất nhiều sách, nhưng tôi ngày nay không còn đọc nhiều nữa. ☊
753 They used to live on the same street as us. ☊ Họ từng sống cùng tầng với chúng tôi. ☊
754 these days. ☊ Chúng tôi từng thấy họ nhiều lần nhưng hiện tại chúng tôi không thấy họ thường xuyên lắm. ☊
756 When I was a child, I didn't use to like mushrooms. ☊ Hồi tôi còn bé, tôi từng không thích ăn nấm. ☊
758 He used to play baseball. ☊ Anh ấy từng chơi bóng chày. ☊
760 They used to live in the country. ☊ Họ từng sống ở nông thôn. ☊
763 Do you go out much? — No, I used to go out three (3) nights a week though. ☊ Cậu có hay ra đường không? - Không, nhưng tôi đã từng ra đường ba tối một tuần. ☊
764 Do you play any instruments? — No, I used to play guitar though. ☊ Cậu có chơi nhạc cụ nào không? - Không, nhưng tôi đã từng chơi guitar. ☊
765 Do you like to read? — I don't have the time, but I used to read a lot. ☊ Cậu có thích đọc sách không? - Tôi không có thời gian, trước tôi từng đọc rất nhiều. ☊
766 a year though. ☊ Cậu có đi chơi xa nhiều không? - Tôi cũng muốn lắm. Trước tôi cũng từng đi xa vài lần một năm. ☊
767 Do you play any sports? — Yes, I play basketball. ☊ Cậu có chơi môn thể thao nào không? - Có, tôi chơi bóng chày. ☊
768 Do you go to work by car? — Sometimes, but most days I go by subway. ☊ Cậu có đi làm bằng xe hơi không? - Thỉnh thoảng, nhưng hầu hết là tôi đi tàu điện ngầm. ☊
769 When I was a child, I never used to eat meat, but I eat it now. ☊ Hồi tôi còn bé tôi từng không bao giờ chịu ăn thịt, nhưng bây giờ tôi có ăn. ☊
772 Normally I start work at seven am (7:00), so I get up very early. ☊ Thông thường tôi làm việc lúc bảy giờ sáng nên tôi dậy sớm. ☊
773 EN What games did you use to play when you were a child? ☊ Cậu từng hay chơi những trò gì khi cậu còn bé? ☊
777 I've seen that man before, but I can't remember where. ☊ Tôi từng thấy anh ấy trước đây nhưng tôi không nhớ là ở đâu. ☊
781 Have you ever played golf? — Yes, I play a lot. ☊ Cậu đã chơi golf bao giờ chưa? - Rồi, tôi chơi nhiều. ☊
784 Who is that man? — I don't know, I've never seen him before. ☊ Ông kia là ai thế? - Tôi không biết, tôi chưa gặp ông ấy bao giờ. ☊
786 Have you ever played golf? — No, never. ☊ Cậu từng chơi golf bao giờ chưa? - Chưa, chưa bao giờ. ☊
788 Have you ever lost your passport? — No, never. ☊ Cậu đã mất hộ chiếu bao giờ chưa? - Chưa, chưa bao giờ. ☊
799 I've never played tennis. ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ chơi quần vợt. ☊
801 I've been late for school several times. ☊ Tôi đã đi học muộn vài ba lần. ☊
806 She's been married three (3) times. ☊ Cô ấy đã kết hôn ba lần. ☊
808 Have you ever played basketball? — Just once. ☊ Cậu từng chơi bóng rổ bao giờ chưa? - Mới một lần. ☊
809 Have you ever written a poem? — Yes, in high school. ☊ Cậu từng làm thơ bao giờ chưa - Rồi, hồi ở trung học. ☊
810 Does she know Claude? — No, she's never met him. ☊ Cô ấy có biết Claude không? - Không, cô ấy chưa bao giờ gặp ☊
811 They have lots of books, and have read all of them. ☊ Họ có rất nhiều sách và họ đã đọc hết chúng. ☊
814 I've traveled by plane, bus, and train. Someday, I want to take a trip by boat. ☊ Tôi từng đi máy bay, xe bus và tàu hoả. Một ngày nào đó tôi muốn đi du lịch bằng thuyền. ☊
816 She arrived in Brazil on Monday. Today's Thursday. ☊ Cô ấy đến Brazil hôm Thứ hai. Hôm nay là Thứ năm. ☊
820 years. ☊ Emil và Larisa là vợ chồng. Họ đã cưới nhau được năm năm. ☊
821 Are you married? How long have you been married? ☊ Cậu đã kết hôn chưa? Cậu kết hôn được bao lâu rồi? ☊
822 EN Do you know her? How long have you known her? ☊ Cậu có biết cô ấy không? Cậu biết cô ấy được bao lâu rồi? ☊
826 I have a car. How long have you had your car? ☊ Tôi có xe hơi. Cậu có xe hơi được bao lâu rồi? ☊
828 German? ☊ Tôi đang học tiếng Đức. Cậu học tiếng Đức được bao lâu rồi? ☊
829 I've been studying German for two (2) years. ☊ Tôi đã học tiếng Đức được hai năm. ☊
833 nineteen ninety-nine (1999). ☊ Svetlana và Maksim là vợ chồng. Họ đãng cưới nhau từ năm một nghìn chín trăm chín mươi chín. ☊
834 Severo's sick. He's been sick for the last few days. ☊ Severo bị ốm. Anh ấy đã ốm được mấy ngày hôm nay. ☊
835 We live on Main Street. We've lived there for a long time. ☊ Chúng tôi sống ở phố Main. Chúng tôi đã sống ở đó từ lâu rồi. ☊
838 I'm studying English. I've studied English for six (6) months. ☊ Tôi đang học tiếng Anh. Tôi đã học tiếng Anh được sáu tháng. ☊
839 How long have they been in Brazil? ☊ Họ ở Brazil được bao lâu rồi? ☊
841 How long has she studied Italian? ☊ Cô ấy học tiếng Ý được bao lâu rồi? ☊
845 They've been married for ten (10) years. ☊ Họ đã cưới nhau được mười năm. ☊
851 (2) hours. ☊ Isabelle đang đọc báo. Cô ấy đã đọc được hai tiếng đồng hồ rồi. ☊
853 Is that a new coat? — No, I've had this coat for a long time. ☊ Áo khoác mới đấy à? - Không, áo này tôi có lâu rồi. ☊
854 (3) days. ☊ Maalik hiện đang ở ngay Seattle. Anh ấy đã ở đó ba hôm vừa qua. ☊
855 Yasmin's in Brazil. She's been there for three (3) days. ☊ Yasmin đang ở Brazil. Cô ấy đã ở đó được ba hôm. ☊
856 Today's Wednesday. She's been there since Monday. ☊ Hôm nay là Thứ tư. Cô ấy đã ở đó từ Thứ hai. ☊
859 We've been waiting for two (2) hours. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đợi được hai tiếng đồng hồ. ☊
872 (7:00). ☊ Lilianne đang ở văn phòng. Cô ấy đã ở đó từ lúc bảy giờ. ☊
876 Nobody lives in those houses. They've been empty for many years. ☊ Không ai sống trong những căn nhà kia cả. Ở đó bỏ không đã được nhiều năm. ☊
880 When was the last time you were in a car? — Just this morning. ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu ngồi xe hơi lúc nào? - Mới sáng nay. ☊
884 Nicholas arrived an hour ago. ☊ Nicholas đã đến cách đây một tiếng đồng hồ. ☊
885 I bought these shoes a few days ago. ☊ Tôi mua đôi giày này mấy hôm trước. ☊
886 Miriam's been studying English for six (6) months. ☊ Miriam đã học tiếng Anh được sáu tháng. ☊
889 Geonhong's been here since Tuesday. ☊ Geonhong đã ở đây từ Thứ ba. ☊
891 I've known Mengjuan since two thousand two (2002). ☊ Tôi đã biết Mộng Quyên từ năm hai nghìn không trăm linh một. ☊
892 Remy and Pauline have been married for six (6) months. ☊ Remy và Pauline đã kết hôn được sáu tháng. ☊
893 Hitomi has studied medicine at the university for three (3) years. ☊ Hitomi đã học ngành dược ở trường đại học được ba năm. ☊
894 EN Ichirou's played the piano since he was seven (7) years old. ☊ Ichirou đã chơi đàn từ khi anh ấy bảy tuổi ☊
895 clean now. ☊ Xe hơi của anh ấy bẩn. Anh ấy đang rửa xe. Anh ấy đã rửa xe. Bây giờ nó sạch rồi. ☊
896 They're at home. They're going out. They've gone out. They're not at home now. ☊ Họ đang ở nhà. Họ đang đi ra ngoài. Họ đã đi ra ngoài. Bây giờ họ không ở nhà. ☊
897 I've lost my passport. I can't nd my passport now. ☊ Tôi đã làm mất hộ chiếu. Tôi bây giờ không tìm thấy hộ chiếu đâu. ☊
899 We've bought a new car. We have a new car now. ☊ Chúng tôi đã mua một chiếc xe hơi mới. Giờ chúng tôi đã có xe hơi mới. ☊
900 present. > I don't have a present for her yet. ☊ Ngày mai là sinh nhật Rashmi, mà tôi chưa mua quà cho cô ấy. Tôi chưa có quà cho cô ấy. ☊
901 Junhong is away on vacation. Where has he gone? Where is he now? ☊ Junhong đang đi nghỉ. Anh ấy đã đi đâu? Bây giờ anh ấy đang ở đâu? ☊
903 I was a very slow typist in college, but I've gotten faster. ☊ Tôi đánh máy rất chậm hồi còn ở đại học, nhưng giờ tôi đã gõ ☊
904 Where's your key? — I've lost it. I lost it. ☊ Chìa khoá của cậu đâu? - Tôi làm mất nó rồi. Tôi đã làm mất nó. ☊
905 Is Oliver here? — No, he's gone home. He went home. ☊ Có Oliver ở đó không? - Không, anh ấy về nhà rồi. Anh ấy đã về ☊
906 We've bought a new car. We bought a new car. ☊ Chúng tôi mua xe hơi mới rồi. Chúng tôi đã mua một chiệc xe ☊
907 I lost my keys yesterday. ☊ Tôi đã làm mất chìa khoá hôm qua. ☊
908 I lost my keys last week. ☊ Tôi đã làm mất chìa khoá tuần trước. ☊
909 I've lost my keys ve (5) times this month. ☊ Tôi đã làm mất chìa khoá được năm lần trong tháng này. ☊
910 We bought a new car yesterday. ☊ Chúng tôi đã mua một chiếc xe hơi mới ngày hôm qua. ☊
911 We bought a new car last week. ☊ Chúng tôi đã mua một chiếc xe hơi mới tuần trước. ☊
912 We've bought two (2) new cars in the last three (3) years. ☊ Chúng tôi đã mua được hai chiếc xe hơi mới trong ba năm vừa qua. ☊
He's already gone home.'> 913 He's already gone home.'> Serge isn't here. He went home. > He's already gone home. He's already gone home.'> ☊ Serge không có ở đây. Anh ấy đã về nhà. > Anh ấy đã về nhà rồi. ☊
I've already written them an email.'> 914 I've already written them an email.'> I don't need to call them. I wrote them an email. > I've already written them an email. I've already written them an email.'> ☊ Tôi không cần phải gọi họ. Tôi viết cho họ một lá thư điện tử. Tôi đã viết cho họ một lá thư điện tử rồi. ☊
She's broken her arm.'> 915 She's broken her arm.'> Sabine's not coming to the party. She broke her arm. > She's broken her arm. She's broken her arm.'> ☊ Sabine sẽ không đến bữa tiệc. Cô ấy bị gãy tay. > Cô ấy đã bị gãy tay. ☊
They've moved to Seattle.'> 916 They've moved to Seattle.'> My brother and his wife don't live here any more. They moved to Seattle. > They've moved to Seattle. They've moved to Seattle.'> ☊ Anh trai tôi và vợ anh ý không sống ở đây nữa. Họ chuyển đến Seattle. > Họ đã chuyển đến Seattle. ☊
919 Did you see it anywhere? > Have you seen it anywhere? ☊ Cậu có thấy nó ở đâu không? Cậu đã thấy nó ở đâu chưa? ☊
920 EN Did you hear? > Have you heard? ☊ Cậu có nghe thấy không? Cậu đã nghe thấy chưa? ☊
921 Theo got married. > Theo's gotten married. ☊ Theo đã kết hôn. > Theo đã kết hôn rồi. ☊
923 Gustavo has taken my bike again without asking. > Gustavo took my bike without asking. ☊ Gustavo lại lấy xe đạp của tôi mà không xin phép. > Gustavo đã lấy xe đạp của tôi mà không xin phép. ☊
924 Have you told your friends the good news? > Did you tell your friends the good news? ☊ Cậu đã báo tin vui cho các bạn của cậu chưa? Cậu có báo tin vui cho các bạn của cậu không? ☊
We didn't pay the electric bill.'> 925 We didn't pay the electric bill.'> We haven't paid the electric bill yet. > We didn't pay the electric bill. We didn't pay the electric bill.'> ☊ Chúng tôi chưa trả tiền điện. > Chúng tôi đã không trả tiền điện. ☊
926 Are Vincent and Valerie here? — Yes, they just arrived. ☊ Có Vincent và Valerie ở đó không? - Có, họ vừa mới đến. ☊
927 Are you hungry? — No, I just had dinner. ☊ Cậu có đói không? - Không, tôi vừa mới ăn. ☊
928 Is Niraj here? — No, he just left. ☊ Niraj có ở đó không? - Không, anh ấy vừa mới đi. ☊
929 arrived. ☊ Nikolai và Victoria mấy giờ sẽ đến? - Họ đã đến rồi. ☊
932 Are Isidor and Sandra here? — No, they haven't arrived yet. ☊ Có Isidor và Sandra ở đó không? - Không, họ vẫn chưa đến. ☊
933 Does Yannick know that you're going away? — No, I haven't told him yet. ☊ Yannick có biết là cậu đi vắng không? - Không, tôi chưa bảo cậu ấy. ☊
935 Have Chandra and Indira arrived yet? — No, not yet. We're still waiting for them. ☊ Chandra và Idria đã đến chưa? - Chưa. Chúng tôi vẫn đang đợi họ. ☊
939 seen it. ☊ Bạn của cậu có muốn xem lm không? - Không, họ đã xem nó rồi. ☊
940 Don't forget to call Vadim. — I've already called him. ☊ Đừng quên gọi cho Vadim. - Tôi đã gọi anh ấy rồi. ☊
945 I've just eaten a big dinner, so I'm not hungry. ☊ Tôi vừa mới ăn một bữa tối no nên tôi không đói. ☊
947 You can't go to bed. You haven't brushed your teeth yet. ☊ Cậu không thể đi ngủ được. Cậu chưa đánh răng. ☊
948 You can't talk to Vladimir because he's just gone home. ☊ Cậu không thể nói chuyện với Vladimir được vì anh ấy vừa về nhà. ☊
949 Ramona's just gotten out of the hospital, so she can't go to work. ☊ Ramona vừa mới ra viện nên cô ấy không đi làm được. ☊
950 Have you given the post o ce our new address yet? ☊ Cậu đã đưa cho bưu điện địa chỉ mới nhà chúng ta chưa? ☊
954 yet. ☊ Kiến Hào và Nhã Linh chưa nói với ai là họ đã cưới nhau. ☊
955 We've already done our packing for our trip. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đóng gói xong xuôi cho chuyến đi. ☊
957 Your friend has some new neighbors. Ask him if he has met his new neighbors. ☊ Bạn của cậu có vài người hàng xóm mới. Hỏi anh ấy xem anh ấy đã gặp hàng xóm mới của mình chưa. ☊
958 Your friend has a new job. Ask her if she has started her new job yet. ☊ Bạn của cậu có một công việc mới. Hỏi cô ấy xem cô ấy đã bắt đầu công việc mới chưa. ☊
959 Your friend has to pay her phone bill. Ask her if she has paid her phone bill yet. ☊ Bạn của cậu phải trả tiền điện thoại. Hỏi cô ấy xem cô ấy đã trả tiền điện thoại chưa. ☊
960 Victor was trying to sell his car. Ask him if he has sold his car yet. ☊ Victor đã muốn bán xe hơi của anh ấy. Hỏi anh ấy xem anh ấy đã bán xe hơi của anh ấy chưa. ☊
962 I saw Malika yesterday. ☊ Tôi thấy Malika hôm qua. ☊
963 Where were you on Sunday afternoon? ☊ Cậu đã ở đâu chiều hôm chủ nhật? ☊
964 We didn't take a vacation last year. ☊ Chúng tôi năm ngoái không đi nghỉ. ☊
965 What did you do last night? — I stayed at home. ☊ Cậu đã làm gì tối hôm qua. - Tôi ở nhà. ☊
966 Shakespeare was a writer and wrote many plays and poems. ☊ Shakespeare là một nhà văn và đã viết nhiều kịch và thơ. ☊
970 Did you have lunch today? ☊ Cậu có ăn trưa hôm nay không? ☊
971 The email didn't arrive at all. ☊ Bức thư điện tử đã không hề đến. ☊
972 My friend has written many books. Shakespeare wrote many plays and poems. ☊ Bạn tôi viết đã được nhiều cuốn sách. Shakespeare đã viết nhiều kịch và thơ. ☊
The email didn't arrive today.'> 973 The email didn't arrive today.'> The email hasn't arrived yet. > The email didn't arrive today. The email didn't arrive today.'> ☊ Bức thư điện tử chưa đến. Bức thư điện tử hôm nay đã không đến. ☊
977 My friends arrived on Friday. ☊ Bạn của tôi đã đến hôm Thứ sáu. ☊
979 I wore my new suit yesterday. ☊ Tôi đã mặc bộ complet mới ngày hôm qua. ☊
980 Have you seen Veda? > Did you see Veda yesterday? ☊ Cậu đã thấy Veda chưa? Cậu có gặp Veda hôm qua không? ☊
983 Liting isn't here; she's gone out. ☊ Lệ Đình không có ở đây; cô ấy đã ra ngoài rồi. ☊
987 EN I played tennis yesterday afternoon. ☊ Tôi chơi quần vợt chiều hôm qua. ☊
988 What time did you go to bed last night? ☊ Cậu đi ngủ lúc mấy giờ tối hôm qua? ☊
990 The weather wasn't very good yesterday. ☊ Thời tiết hôm qua không tốt lắm. ☊
994 been there. ☊ Đài Loan trông như thế nào? Nó có đẹp không? - Tôi không biết. Tôi chưa từng đến đó. ☊
997 Did you have a good time? ☊ Khoảng thời gian cậu có ở đó có hay không? ☊
998 We had a great time. It was wonderful. ☊ Chúng tôi đã có một khoảng thời gian tuyệt vời. Rất kì diệu. ☊
1000 She's a painter. She's won many prizes for her paintings. ☊ Cô ấy làm hoạ sĩ. Cô ấy đã giành được nhiều giải thưởng cho nhưng bức vẽ của mình. ☊
1005 After that, she worked on a farm, but she didn't enjoy it very much. ☊ Sau đó, cô ấy làm việc ở một trang trại, nhưng cô ấy không thích nó lắm. ☊
1006 Do you know Jianhong's sister? ☊ Cậu có biết em gái của Giản Hồng không? ☊
1010 Somebody cleans the o ce every day. > The o ce is cleaned every day. ☊ Có người lau dọn văn phòng hàng ngày. Văn phòng được lau dọn hàng ngày. ☊
1011 cleaned yesterday. ☊ Có người đã lau dọn văn phòng hôm qua. Văn phòng đã được lau dọn hôm qua. ☊
1014 How oftare these rooms cleaned? ☊ Phòng này bao lâu được lau dọn một lần? ☊
1018 Whwas the telephone invented? ☊ Điện thoại được phát minh khi nào? ☊
1019 We weren't invited to the party last week. ☊ Chúng tôi không được mời tới bữa tiệc tuần trước. ☊
1020 Was anybody injured in the accident? ☊ Có ai bị thương trong vụ tai nạn không? ☊
1024 (1876). ☊ Điện thoại được Bell phát minh năm 1879. ☊
1025 I was bittby dog a few days ago. ☊ Tôi bị chó cắn mấy ngày trước. ☊
1026 mine. ☊ Cậu có thích chỗ bức vẽ này không? Chúng do một người bạn của tôi vẽ. ☊
1027 Are these rooms cleaned every day? ☊ Phòng này có được lau dọn hàng ngày không? ☊
1030 This word is not used very often. ☊ Từ này không được dùng thường xuyên lắm. ☊
1031 Are we allowed to park here? ☊ Họ có được phép đỗ xe ở đây không? ☊
1034 My phone was stola few days ago. ☊ Điện thoại của tôi bị trộm mấy ngày trước. ☊
1037 I wasn't wokup by the noise. ☊ Tôi không bị tiếng ồn đánh thức. ☊
1039 Were you invited to Adrian's party last week? ☊ Cậu có được mời đến bữa tiệc của Adiran tuần trước không? ☊
1040 Football is played in most countries of the world. ☊ Bóng đá được chơi ở hầu hết mọi nước trên thế giới. ☊
1042 A garage is a place where cars are repaired. ☊ Garage là nơi xe hơi được sửa. ☊
1045 Somebody broke into our house, but nothing was stolen. ☊ Có người đột nhập vào nhà chúng tôi nhưng không có gì bị trộm mất. ☊
1047 hospital. ☊ Tôi thấy một vụ tai nạn hôm qua. Có hai người được đưa vào bệnh viện. ☊
1049 There was a re at the hotel last week. Two of the rooms were damaged. ☊ Có một vụ cháy ở khách sạn tuần trước. Có hai phòng bị hỏng. ☊
1050 Where did you get this picture? — It was givto me by a friend of mine. ☊ Cậu lấy bức tranh này ở đâu vậy? - Tranh do một người bạn của tôi đưa cho tôi. ☊
1052 Did Aleksey and Anastasia go to the wedding? — No, they weren't invited. ☊ Aleksey và Anatasia có đến dự đám cưới không? - Không, họ không được mời. ☊
1054 My car was stollast week, but the next day it was found by the police. ☊ Xe hơi của tôi bị trộm tuần trước, nhưng ngày hôm sau nó đã được cảnh sát tìm thấy. ☊
1061 My car is at the garage. It's being repaired. ☊ Xe hơi của tôi ở trong garage. Nó đang được sửa. ☊
1063 The o ce is being cleaned right now. ☊ Văn phòng giờ đang được lau dọn. ☊
1064 The o ce is cleaned every day. ☊ Văn phòng ngày nào cũng được lau dọn. ☊
1065 weekends, but no big games are being played next weekend. ☊ Ở Mĩ, bóng bầu dục thường được chơi vào cuối tuần, nhưng cuối tuần sau không có trận nào được chơi cả. ☊
1067 Somebody has stolmy key. > My key has bestolen. ☊ Có người đã ăn trộm cái chìa khoá của tôi. Cái chìa khoá của tôi đã bị ăn trộm. ☊
1070 The room isn't dirty anymore. It's becleaned. ☊ Căn phòng không còn bẩn nữa. Nó đã được dọn sạch. ☊
1071 The room was cleaned yesterday. ☊ Căn phòng được dọn ngày hôm qua. ☊
1072 I can't nd my keys. I think they've bestolen. ☊ Tôi tìm không ra chùm chìa khoá của tôi đâu. Tôi nghĩ chúng đã bị ăn trộm. ☊
1073 My keys were stollast week. ☊ Chùm chìa khoá của tôi bị ăn trộm tuần trước. ☊
The car's getting repaired.'> 1074 The car's getting repaired.'> The car's being repaired. > The car's getting repaired. The car's getting repaired.'> ☊ Xe hơi của tôi đang được sửa. ☊
1078 The o ce is being cleaned. > The o ce is getting cleaned. ☊ Văn phòng đang được lau dọn. ☊
The car got damaged.'> 1082 The car got damaged.'> The car's bedamaged. > The car got damaged. The car got damaged.'> ☊ Xe hơi đã bị hỏng. ☊
They got invited to a party.'> 1085 They got invited to a party.'> They've beinvited to a party. > They got invited to a party. They got invited to a party.'> ☊ Họ đã mời tôi tới một bữa tiệc. ☊
1086 I can't use my o ce right now. It's being painted. ☊ Tôi không thể dùng văn phòng ngay bây giờ được. Nó đang được sơn. ☊
1087 We didn't go to the party. We weren't invited. ☊ Chúng tôi đã không đến dự tiệc. Chúng tôi không được mời. ☊
1088 The washing machine was broken. It's berepaired now. ☊ Máy giặt bị hỏng. Bây giờ nó mới được chữa xong, ☊
1091 Is the computer being used at the moment? — Yes, Boris is using it. ☊ Máy tính bây giờ có ai dùng không? Có, Boris đang dùng nó. ☊
1092 I've never sethese owers before. What are they called? ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ thấy những bông hoa này trước đây. Chúng tên là gì? ☊
1093 My sunglasses were stolat the beach yesterday. ☊ Chiếc kính râm của tôi bị ăn cắp ở bãi biển ngày hôm qua. ☊
1094 The bridge is closed. It got damaged last week, and it hasn't berepaired yet. ☊ Cái cầu đang bị đóng cửa. Nó bị hỏng tuần trước và nó chưa được sửa chữa. ☊
1097 It isn't raining right now. ☊ Bây giờ trời không mưa. ☊
1100 It wasn't raining, so we didn't need an umbrella. ☊ Trời lúc đó không mưa nên chúng tôi không cần đến ô. ☊
1102 These o ces aren't cleaned every day. ☊ Mấy văn phòng này không được dọn dẹp hàng ngày. ☊
1103 yesterday. ☊ Văn phòng hôm qua không được dọn. ☊
1109 I like co ee, but I don't like tea. ☊ Tôi thích cà phê nhưng tôi không thích trà. ☊
1110 Gabriele doesn't go out very often. ☊ Gabriele không ra ngoài thường xuyên lắm. ☊
1112 Does Fyodor live alone? ☊ Fyodor có sống một mình không? ☊
1113 I didn't watch TV yesterday. ☊ Tôi hôm qua không xem vô tuyến. ☊
1114 It didn't rain last week. ☊ Tuần trước trời không mưa. ☊
1116 Do you work at night? ☊ Cậu có làm việc đêm không? ☊
1117 Where are they going? ☊ Họ đang đi đâu đấy? ☊
1119 Does Xenia live near you? ☊ Xenia có sống gần chỗ cậu không? ☊
1120 Do you like to cook? ☊ Cậu có thích nấu nướng không? ☊
1121 Is the sun shining? ☊ Trời có đang nắng không? ☊
1123 Is Franz working today? ☊ Franz hôm nay có làm việc không? ☊
1126 Are you feeling all right? ☊ Cậu cảm thấy không sao chứ? ☊
1127 Heidi doesn't work at night. ☊ Heidi không làm việc buổi đêm. ☊
1128 I'm very tired. I don't want to go out tonight. ☊ Tôi rất mệt. Tôi không muốn ra ngoài tối nay. ☊
1129 I'm very tired. I'm not going out tonight. ☊ Tôi rất mệt. Tôi sẽ không ra ngoài tối nay. ☊
1130 Takahiro's not working this week. He's on vacation. ☊ Takahiro tuần này không làm việc. Anh ấy đang nghỉ phép. ☊
1131 My parents are usually at home. They don't go out very often. ☊ Bố mẹ tôi thường ở nhà. Họ không ra ngoài thường xuyên lắm. ☊
1133 You can turn o the television. I'm not watching it. ☊ Cậu có thể tắt vô tuyến đi. Tôi đang không xem. ☊
1134 Flora has invited us to her party next week, but we're not going. ☊ Flora đã mời chúng tôi tới dự bữa tiệc của cô ấy tuần sau, nhưng chúng tôi sẽ không tới. ☊
1137 Did you go out last night? ☊ Tối qua cậu có ra ngoài không? ☊
1145 How long have they bemarried? ☊ Họ kết hôn được bao lâu rồi? ☊
1146 Milena's lost her passport. ☊ Milena đánh mất hộ chiếu rồi. ☊
1149 This town is always clean. The streets get cleaned every day. ☊ Thị trấn này luôn sạch sẽ. Đường phố ngày nào cũng được dọn dẹp. ☊
1150 I've just made some co ee. Would you like some? ☊ Tôi vừa pha ít cà phê. Cậu có muốn làm một ít không? ☊
1151 Paolo's bought a new car. ☊ Paolo mới mua xe hơi mới. ☊
1154 Why are you so tired? Did you go to bed late last night? ☊ Tại sao cậu lại mệt thế? Tối qua cậu có đi ngủ muộn không? ☊
1155 Where are the chocolates? Have you eatall of them? ☊ Chocolat đâu hết rồi? Cậu đã ăn hết tất cả rồi à? ☊
1156 How is your new job? Are you enjoying it? ☊ Công việc mới của cậu thế nào? Cậu có thích nó không? ☊
1157 Giuliana has a car, but she doesn't drive it very often. ☊ Giuliana có xe hơi nhưng cô ấy không lái nó thường xuyên lắm. ☊
1158 Kasumi isn't at home. She's gone away for a few days. ☊ Kasumi không có nhà. Cô ấy đi vắng vài ngày. ☊
1159 I don't understand the problem. Can you explain it again? ☊ Tôi không hiểu vấn đề. Cậu có thể giải thích lại được không? ☊
1160 Kenichi's in his room. He's listening to music. ☊ Kenichi đang trong phòng của anh ấy. Anh ấy đang nghe nhạc. ☊
1161 I don't know how to say this word. How is it pronounced? ☊ Tôi không biết nói từ này như thế nào. Phát âm nó như thế nào? ☊
1162 How do you opthis window? Can you show me? ☊ Cậu mở cái cửa sổ này kiểu gì? Cậu chỉ cho tôi được không? ☊
1163 I cleaned my room yesterday. ☊ Hôm qua tôi đã dọn phòng của tôi. ☊
1164 Henrik studied engineering in college. ☊ Henrik học ngành kĩ thuật ở đại học. ☊
1165 I've cleaned my room. ☊ Tôi đã dọn phòng tôi rồi. ☊
1167 every day. ☊ Những căn phòng này được dọn dẹp hàng ngày. ☊
1169 My car has berepaired. ☊ Xe hơi của tôi đã được chữa. ☊
1170 I made a cake yesterday. ☊ Hôm qua tôi làm một chiếc bánh. ☊
1172 Somebody broke this window last night. ☊ Có người làm vỡ cửa sổ tối hôm qua. ☊
1174 This window was broklast night. This window got broklast night. ☊ Cửa sổ bị vỡ hôm qua. ☊
1177 We saw a really good movie yesterday. ☊ Chúng tôi đã xem một bộ lm thực sự hay ngày hôm qua. ☊
1178 It rained a lot while we were on vacation. ☊ Trời mưa rất nhiều hồi chúng tôi đi nghỉ. ☊
1179 I've lost my bag. Have you seit? ☊ Tôi làm mất túi rồi. Cậu có nhìn thấy nó không? ☊
1183 Pietro learned to drive whhe was sixte(16). ☊ Pietro học lái xe hơi từ khi anh ấy mười sáu tuổi. ☊
1186 Yesterday I fell and hurt my leg. ☊ Hôm qua tôi bị ngã và bị đau chân. ☊
1187 run in a marathon? ☊ Anh trai tôi đã chạy ở Boston Marathon năm ngoái. Cậu đã bao giờ chạy marathon chưa? ☊
1189 we won the game. ☊ Chúng tôi chơi bóng rổ hôm Chủ nhật. Chúng tôi chơi không tốt lắm nhưng chúng tôi đã thắng cuộc. ☊
1193 Did you like the movie? — Yes, I thought it was very good. ☊ Cậu có thích bộ lm không? Có, tôi nghĩ là nó rất hay. ☊
1196 Have you ever driva very fast car? ☊ Cậu đã bao giờ lái một chiếc xe hơi cực nhanh chưa? ☊
1197 All the tickets for the concert were sold very quickly. ☊ Tất cả vé của buổi hoà nhạc đã được bán rất nhanh. ☊
1199 park. ☊ Deepak và Lakshmi đâu? - Họ đang chơi quần vợt trong công viên. ☊
1200 Pavel's playing tennis tomorrow. ☊ Pavel sẽ chơi quần vợt ngày mai. ☊
1201 I'm not working next week. ☊ Tuần sau tôi sẽ không đi làm. ☊
1204 Are you meeting your friends tonight? ☊ Cậu có đi gặp bạn cậu tối nay không? ☊
1206 I'm not going out tonight. I'm staying at home. ☊ Tôi sẽ không ra ngoài tối nay. Tôi sẽ ở nhà. ☊
1208 Are you going out tonight? ☊ Cậu có ra ngoài tối nay không? ☊
1209 Wilma isn't coming to the party next week. ☊ Wilma sẽ không tới bữa tiệc tuần sau. ☊
1212 I'm going to a concert tomorrow. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi xem hoà nhạc ngày mai. ☊
1213 The concert starts at sevthirty (7:30). ☊ Buổi hoà nhạc bắt đầu lúc bảy giờ ba mươi. ☊
1216 Julius is playing tennis on Saturday. ☊ Julius sẽ chơi quần vợt vào ngày Thứ bảy. ☊
1221 Are you working next week? ☊ Cậu tuần sau có đi làm không? ☊
1226 My parents are going on vacation next week. — Sounds good, where are they going? ☊ Bố mẹ tôi tuần sau sẽ đi nghỉ. Hay thế, họ đi đâu thế? ☊
1227 ding on Friday. ☊ Esteban đang học một khoá tiếng Anh trong kì này. Khoá học sẽ kết thúc vào Thứ sáu này. ☊
1228 There's a party tomorrow night, but I'm not going. ☊ Tối mai có một bữa tiệc nhưng tôi sẽ không dự. ☊
1229 too? ☊ Tôi sẽ ra ngoài với vài người bạn tối nay. Sao cậu không đi cùng luôn? ☊
1233 Do you want to go to the movies tonight? — Sure, what time does the movie begin? ☊ Cậu có muốn đi xem lm tối nay không? - Chắc chắn, mấy giờ thì lm bắt đầu? ☊
1238 Shakti's going to sell her car. ☊ Shakti sẽ bán xe hơi đi. ☊
1239 I'm not going to have breakfast this morning. I'm not hungry. ☊ Sáng nay tôi sẽ không ăn sáng. Tôi không đói. ☊
1242 Are you going to invite Walter to your party? ☊ Cậu có định mời Walter tới bữa tiệc của cậu không? ☊
1243 I'm playing tennis with Satomi tomorrow. ☊ Mai tôi đi chơi quần vợt với Satomi. ☊
1248 It's a nice day. I don't want to take the bus. I'm going to walk. ☊ Hôm nay đẹp trời. Tôi không muốn bắt xe bus. Tôi sẽ đi bộ. ☊
1253 watch it? ☊ Có bài diễn văn của tổng thống trên vô tuyến tối nay. Cậu có định xem không? ☊
1254 What's Gerardo going to do whhe nishes school? ☊ Gerardo sẽ làm gì khi anh ấy học xong? ☊
1257 At elev[o'clock] (11:00) yesterday, she was at work. ☊ Lúc mười một giờ hôm qua, Aliyah đang làm việc. ☊
1259 in Dubai. Next week she'll be in Singapore. ☊ Yuko đi rất nhiều. Hôm nay cô ấy ở Frankfurt. Mai cô ấy ở Dubai. Tuần sau cô ấy ở Singapore. ☊
1263 Will you be at home tonight? ☊ Cậu có ở nhà tối nay không? ☊
1264 I won't be here tomorrow. ☊ Tôi sẽ không ở nhà ngày mai. ☊
1265 Don't drink co ee before you go to bed; otherwise, you won't sleep. ☊ Đừng uống cà phê trước khi đi ngủ, nếu không cậu sẽ không ngủ được. ☊
1267 I don't think it'll rain this afternoon. ☊ Tôi nghĩ trời sẽ không mưa chiều nay. ☊
1268 Do you think the test will be di cult? ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là bài thi sẽ khó không? ☊
1269 with us? ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ đi xem lm vào Thứ bảy. Cậu có muốn đi cùng chúng tôi không? ☊
1271 I'm not working tomorrow. ☊ Mai tôi sẽ không làm việc. ☊
1272 Are you going to take your driver's test tomorrow? ☊ Mai cậu có đi thi lái xe không? ☊
1273 Yesterday she was in Rio de Janeiro. ☊ Hôm qua cô ấy ở Rio de Janeiro. ☊
1278 Three days ago she was in Santiago. ☊ Ba hôm trước cô ấy ở Santiago. ☊
1284 I'm going away for a few days. I'm leaving tonight, so I won't be at home tomorrow. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi vắng ít hôm. Tối nay tôi đi nên mai tôi sẽ không ở nhà. ☊
1286 It won't rain, so you don't need to take an umbrella. ☊ Trời sẽ không mưa đâu nên cậu không cần phải mang theo ô. ☊
1287 I don't feel very well tonight. ☊ Tối nay tôi không được khoẻ. ☊
1288 Well, go to bed early and you'll feel better in the morning. ☊ Rồi, đi ngủ sớm đi rồi sáng cậu sẽ thấy khoẻ hơn. ☊
1290 I'm sorry I was late this morning. It won't happagain. ☊ Cho tôi xin lỗi vì sáng nay tôi đã đi muộn. Chuyện này sẽ không tái diễn nữa. ☊
1292 I don't think Jiyeong will pass his driver's test. ☊ Tôi nghĩ Chí Vinh sẽ không qua được kì thi lái xe. ☊
1294 I think we'll win the game. ☊ Tôi nghĩ chúng ta sẽ thắng trong trò chơi. ☊
I don't think I'll be here tomorrow.'> 1295 I don't think I'll be here tomorrow.'> I won't be here tomorrow. > I don't think I'll be here tomorrow. I don't think I'll be here tomorrow.'> ☊ Mai tôi sẽ không ở đây. Tôi nghĩ là tôi sẽ không ở đây ngày mai. ☊
I don't think they'll get married.'> 1297 I don't think they'll get married.'> They won't get married. > I don't think they'll get married. I don't think they'll get married.'> ☊ Họ sẽ không kết hôn. Tôi nghĩ họ sẽ không kết hôn. ☊
I don't think you'll like the movie.'> 1298 I don't think you'll like the movie.'> You won't like the movie. > I don't think you'll like the movie. I don't think you'll like the movie.'> ☊ Cậu sẽ không thích bộ lm đấy đâu. Tôi nghĩ là cậu sẽ không thích bộ lm đấy đâu. ☊
1299 We're going to the theater tonight. We've got tickets. ☊ Tối nay chúng tôi sẽ đi xem hoà nhạc. Chúng tôi có vé rồi. ☊
1300 What are you doing tomorrow night? — Nothing, I'm free. ☊ Tối mai cậu sẽ làm gì? - Chẳng gì cả, tôi rỗi không. ☊
1301 (8:40). ☊ Sáng mai họ sẽ đi. Tàu hoả chạy lúc tám giờ bốn mươi. ☊
1302 Why are you putting on your coat? — I'm going out. ☊ Sao cậu mặc áo khoác? - Tôi sắp đi ra ngoài. ☊
1303 Do you think Jorge will call us tonight? ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là tối nay Jorge sẽ gọi chúng ta không? ☊
1304 Farid can't meet us on Saturday. He's working. ☊ Farid không thể gặp chúng tôi Chủ nhật này. Anh ấy còn làm việc. ☊
1305 Let's y to Barcelona instead of driving. It won't take as long. ☊ Mình hãy bay sang Barcelona chứ đừng lái xe. Thế sẽ đỡ lâu hơn. ☊
1306 What are your plans for the weekend? ☊ Kế hoạch cuối tuần này của cậu là gì? ☊
1308 My suitcase is very heavy. - I'll carry it for you. ☊ Valise của tôi rất nặng. - Tôi sẽ vác hộ cậu. ☊
1309 I'll call you tomorrow, okay? ☊ Mai tôi gọi cho cậu được chứ? ☊
1312 It's raining. I don't think I'll go out. ☊ Trời đang mưa. Tôi nghĩ là mình sẽ không ra ngoài. ☊
1316 It's very warm in this room. Shall I opa window? ☊ Trong phòng này ấm quá. Tôi mở cửa sổ ra nhé? ☊
1320 Should I call you tonight? ☊ Tôi gọi cậu tối nay được không? ☊
1321 It's a nice day. Should we go for a walk? ☊ Trời đẹp quá. Chúng ta có nên đi bộ không? ☊
1323 joy your vacation. — I'll send you a postcard. ☊ Tận hưởng kì nghỉ đi. - Tôi sẽ gửi bưu thiếp cho cậu. ☊
1324 I don't want this banana. — I'm hungry. I'll have it. ☊ Tôi không cần quả chuối này. - Tôi đói. Tôi sẽ ăn nó. ☊
1325 Do you want a chair? — No, it's okay. I'll sit on the oor. ☊ Cậu có muốn một cái ghế không? - Không, không sao. Tôi sẽ ngồi dưới sàn. ☊
1326 Did you call Gamila? — Oh no, I forgot. I'll call her now. ☊ Cậu có gọi cho Gamila không? - Ồ chưa, tôi quên mất. Tôi sẽ gọi cô ấy bây giờ đây. ☊
1327 Are you coming with me? — No, I don't think so. I'm staying here. ☊ Cậu có đi cùng tôi không? - Không, tôi nghĩ là không. Tôi sẽ ở đây. ☊
1328 How do you use this camera? — Give it to me and I'll show you. ☊ Cậu dùng cái máy ảnh này như thế nào? - Đưa nó đây cho tôi rồi tôi sẽ chỉ cho cậu. ☊
1329 It's cold today. I don't think I'll go out. ☊ Hôm nay trời lạnh. Tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ không ra ngoài. ☊
1331 I feel very tired. I don't think I'll play tennis today. ☊ Tôi thấy mệt lắm. Tôi nghĩ hôm nay tôi sẽ không chơi quần vợt đâu. ☊
1333 This camera is too expensive. I don't think I'll buy it. ☊ Cái máy ảnh này quá đắt. Tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ không mua nó. ☊
1337 Yoshi's going to buy a new car. He told me last week. ☊ Yoshi sắp mua xe hơi mới. Tuần trước anh ấy kể với tôi. ☊
1338 This letter is for Sachiko. — Okay, I'll give it to her. ☊ Bức thư này gửi cho Sachiko. - Được, tôi sẽ đưa nó cho cô ấy. ☊
1339 Are you doing anything this evening? ☊ Cậu có làm gì tối nay không? ☊
1341 I can't go out with you tomorrow night, as I'm working. ☊ Tối mai tôi không đi ra ngoài với cậu được vì tôi còn làm việc. ☊
1342 It's dark in this room. Should I turn on the light? ☊ Trong phòng này tối. Tôi bật đèn được không? ☊
1343 Shall I wait here? — No, come with me. ☊ Tôi đợi đây nhé? - Không, đi theo tôi. ☊
1344 Should I go to the store? — No, I'll go. ☊ Tôi đi ra cửa hàng được không? - Không, tôi sẽ đi. ☊
1345 Should we have a party? — Yes, who shall we invite? ☊ Chúng ta tổ chức một bữa tiệc được không? - Được, chúng ta mời ai đây? ☊
1346 I'm not sure where to go on vacation. I might go to Costa Rica. ☊ Tôi không chắc sẽ đi đâu vào kì nghỉ. Có thể tôi đi Costa Rica ☊
1348 I might go to the movies tonight, but I'm not sure. ☊ Có thể tôi tối nay đi xem lm, nhưng tôi không chắc. ☊
1349 this afternoon. ☊ Faruq định bao giờ gọi cậu? - Tôi không biết. ☊
1352 Are you going out tonight? — I might. ☊ Cậu có định ra ngoài tối nay không? - Có thể. ☊
I might play tennis tomorrow.'> 1353 I might play tennis tomorrow.'> I'm playing tennis tomorrow. > I might play tennis tomorrow. I might play tennis tomorrow.'> ☊ Mai tôi định đi chơi quần vợt. Có thể mai tôi sẽ đi chơi quần vợt. ☊
1356 I might not go to work tomorrow. ☊ Có thể mai tôi sẽ không đi làm. ☊
1357 Shumei might not come to the party. ☊ Thục Mĩ có thể sẽ không đến dự tiệc. ☊
1359 Jianhao may not come to the party. ☊ Kiến Hào có thể sẽ không đến dự tiệc. ☊
1360 May I ask a question? ☊ Tôi hỏi một câu được không? ☊
1361 May I sit here? — Sure. ☊ Tôi ngồi đây được không? - Được chứ. ☊
He might forget to call.'> 1364 He might forget to call.'> It's possible that Hakim will forget to call. > He might forget to call. He might forget to call.'> ☊ Có khả năng là Hakim sẽ quên không gọi. Anh ấy có thể sẽ quên không gọi. ☊
It might snow today.'> 1365 It might snow today.'> It's possible that it'll snow today. > It might snow today. It might snow today.'> ☊ Có khả năng là hôm nay trời sẽ có tuyết. Trời hôm nay có thể có tuyết. ☊
She might not be here next week.'> 1367 She might not be here next week.'> It's possible that Jamila won't be here next week. > She might not be here next week. She might not be here next week.'> ☊ Có khả năng là Jamila tuần sau sẽ không ở đây. Cô ấy có thể sẽ không ở đây tuần sau. ☊
I might not have time to go out.'> 1368 I might not have time to go out.'> It's possible that I won't have time to go out. > I might not have time to go out. I might not have time to go out.'> ☊ Có khả năng là tôi sẽ không có thời gian ra ngoài. Tôi có thể sẽ không có thời gian ra ngoài. ☊
1369 Where are you going for your vacation? — I'm not sure. I might go to Italy. ☊ Cậu định đi nghỉ ở đâu? - Tôi cũng không rõ. Có thể tôi sẽ đi Ý. ☊
1370 What are you doing this weekend? — I don't know. I might go hiking. ☊ Cậu định làm gì cuối tuần này? - Tôi không biết. Tôi có thể sẽ đi leo núi. ☊
1371 Whwill you see Pablo again? — I'm not sure. I might see him this summer. ☊ Bao giờ cậu sẽ gặp lại Pablo? - Tôi không rõ. Có thể tôi sẽ gặp anh ấy mùa hè này. ☊
1372 What are you going to have for dinner? — I don't know. I might have Italian food. ☊ Cậu định ăn gì bữa tối nay? - Tôi không biết. Có thể tôi sẽ ăn món Ý. ☊
1373 take the bus. ☊ Tối nay cậu định về nhà thế nào? - Tôi không rõ. Có thể tôi sẽ bắt xe bus. ☊
1375 He's playing tennis tomorrow afternoon. ☊ Anh ấy định mai chơi quần vợt. ☊
1378 He won't be working tomorrow. ☊ Mai anh ấy sẽ không đi làm. ☊
1382 He might go shopping, but he's not sure. ☊ Anh ấy có thể sẽ đi mua sắm nhưng anh ấy cũng không chắc. ☊
1383 Marisol can speak Italian and Spanish, but she can't speak French. ☊ Marisol biết nói tiếng Ý và tiếng Tây Ban Nha nhưng cô ấy không biết nói tiếng Pháp. ☊
1384 Can you swim? — Yes, but I'm not a very good swimmer. ☊ Cậu có biết bơi không? - Có nhưng tôi bơi không giỏi lắm. ☊
1385 I can play the piano. My brother can play the piano, too. ☊ Tôi biết chơi dương cầm. Em trai tôi cũng biết chơi dương cầm. ☊
1386 I'm having a party next week, but Hyeonyeong and Maengsuk can't come. ☊ Tuần sau tôi có một bữa tiệc nhưng Hiền Vinh và Mạnh Thục không đến được. ☊
1387 WhI was young, I could run very fast. ☊ Hồi toi còn bé, tôi có thể chạy rất nhanh. ☊
1388 much English. Now she can understand everything. ☊ Trước khi Nuria tới Mĩ, cô ấy không hiểu nhiều tiếng Anh. Bây giờ gì cô ấy cũng hiểu. ☊
1389 I was tired last night, but I couldn't sleep. ☊ Tối qua tôi mệt nhưng tôi không ngủ được. ☊
1390 I had a party last week, but Imran and Latifa couldn't come. ☊ Tuần trước tôi có một bữa tiệc nhưng Imran và Latifa đã không đến được. ☊
1391 Can you opthe door, please? > Could you opthe door, please? ☊ Cậu có thể mở cửa được không? Cậu làm ơn mở cửa được không? ☊
1392 Can you wait a minute, please? > Could you wait a moment, please? ☊ Cậu có thể đợi một phút được không? Cậu làm ơn đợi một phút được không? ☊
1393 Can I have change for a dollar, please? > Could I have change for a dollar, please. ☊ Tôi có thể đổi một dollar được không? Làm ơn cho tôi đổi một dollar được không? ☊
1394 Silvio, can I borrow your umbrella? > Silvio, could I borrow your umbrella? ☊ Silvio, tôi có thể mượn cậu cái ô được không? Silvio, cho tôi mượn cái ô được không? ☊
1395 Hello, can I speak to Tomas, please? > Hello, could I speak to Tomas please? ☊ Xin chào, tôi có thể nói chuyện với Tomas được không? Xin chào, cho tôi nói chuyện với Tomas được không? ☊
1396 Can you swim? ☊ Cậu có biết bơi không? ☊
1398 Can you ski? ☊ Cậu có biết trượt tuyết không? ☊
1399 Can you play chess? ☊ Cậu có biết chơi cờ vua không? ☊
1400 Can you run t(10) kilometers? ☊ Cậu có chạy được mười kilometre không? ☊
1401 Can you drive a car? ☊ Cậu có biết lái xe hơi không? ☊
1402 Can you drive a motorcycle? ☊ Cậu biết đi xe máy không? ☊
1403 Can you ride a horse? ☊ Cậu biết cưỡi ngựa không? ☊
1404 I like this hotel room. You can see the mountains from the window. ☊ Tôi thích phòng khách sạn này. Cậu có thể nhìn thấy núi từ cửa sổ. ☊
1405 You're speaking very quietly. I can't hear you. ☊ Cậu nói nhỏ lắm. Tôi không nghe thấy cậu nói gì. ☊
1406 Have you semy suitcase? I can't nd it. ☊ Cậu có thấy valise của tôi đâu không? Tôi không tìm thấy nó đâu. ☊
1408 I was tired, but I couldn't sleep. ☊ Tôi mệt nhưng tôi đã không ngủ được. ☊
1409 I wasn't hungry yesterday. I couldn't nish dinner. ☊ Hôm qua tôi không đói. Tôi đã không ăn hết bữa tối. ☊
1410 Rashid doesn't know what to do. He can't decide. ☊ Rashid không biết phải làm gì. Anh ấy không quyết định được. ☊
1411 Lakshmi couldn't go to the meeting last week. She was sick. ☊ Lakshmi tuần trước không đi họp được. Cô ấy bị ốm. ☊
1412 You worked t(10) hours today. You must be tired. ☊ Hôm nay cậu làm mười tiếng. Cậu hẳn là mệt rồi. ☊
1414 near you. ☊ Bạn tôi có cùng mã bưu điện với cậu. Họ chắc chắn là sống gần cậu. ☊
1415 This isn't the Wilsons? I'm sorry. I must have the wrong number. ☊ Đây không phải nhà Wilson à? Xin lỗi, hẳn là tôi nhầm số mất rồi. ☊
1416 The phone rang eight (8) times and Samiya didn't answer. She must not be at home. ☊ Chuông điện thoại reo tám lần mà Samiya không nghe. Cô ấy hẳn là đã không ở nhà. ☊
1417 Xavier takes the bus everywhere. He must not have a car. ☊ Xavier đi đâu cũng bắt xe bus. Hẳn là anh ấy không có xe hơi. ☊
1418 The Silvas are always home on Fridays. They must not work then. ☊ Nhà Silvas luôn ở nhà ngày Thứ sáu. Họ hẳn là không đi làm hôm đó. ☊
1420 Workers must wear safety glasses at this machine. ☊ Công nhân phải đeo kính bảo hộ với cái máy này. ☊
1422 They were in a dangerous situation. They had to be careful. ☊ Họ đã ở vào tình huống nguy hiểm. Họ cần phải cẩn thận. ☊
1423 week. ☊ Chúng tôi phải đeo kính bảo hộ hồi chúng tôi đi thăm nhà máy tuần trước. ☊
1424 Bicyclists must not ride on the sidewalk. ☊ Người đi xe đạp không được đi trên vỉa hè. ☊
1425 You must not be late for school again. ☊ Cậu không được đi học muộn nữa. ☊
1428 I got the job. — You did? You must be excited. ☊ Tôi có việc làm rồi. - Có rồi à? Cậu chắc chắn phải phấn khởi lắm. ☊
1429 The phone's ringing. I know it's not for me. It must be for you. ☊ Chuông điện thoại đang reo. Tôi biết nó không phải của tôi. Chắc chắn nó phải là của cậu. ☊
1430 My keys aren't in the living room, so they must be in the kitchen. ☊ Chùm chìa khoá của tôi không có trong phòng khách nên hẳn là nó trong bếp. ☊
1432 The Garcias have six (6) childrand three (3) dogs. They must have a big house. ☊ Nhà Gracia có sáu con và ba con chó. Họ hẳn phải có một ngôi nhà to. ☊
1434 I know Ms. Thompson has a job, but she's always home during the day. She must work at night. ☊ Tôi biết cô Thompson có việc làm nhưng cô ấy luôn ở nhà suốt ban ngày. Cô ấy hẳn là đi làm đêm. ☊
1435 This isn't the Karlsons? I must have the wrong number. ☊ Đây không phải nhà Karlson à? Xin lỗi, hẳn là tôi nhầm số mất ☊
1436 Omar is very thin. He must not eat very much. ☊ Omar rất gầy. Anh ấy hẳn là ăn không nhiều lắm. ☊
1438 I always have to repeat things whI talk to Tomoko. She must not hear very well. ☊ Tôi luôn phải nhắc lại khi nói chuyện với Tomoko. Cô ấy hẳn là nghe không được tốt lắm. ☊
1439 many clothes. ☊ Ludwig ngày nào cũng mặc cùng một bộ quần áo. Anh ấy hẳn là không có nhiều quần áo. ☊
1440 You have a cold and a fever? Poor thing! You must feel awful. ☊ Cậu bị cảm và sốt à? Khổ thân! Cậu hẳn là khó chịu lắm. ☊
1441 get a driver's license. ☊ Ở hầu như mọi nơi ở Mĩ, cậu phải ít nhất mười sáu tuổi mới được có bằng lái xe hơi. ☊
1443 People in the front seat of a car must wear a seat belt. ☊ Những người ngồi hàng ghế đầu trong xe hơi phải cài dây an ☊
1444 High school students who want to go to college must get good grades. ☊ Những học sinh phổ thông trung học muốn vào đại học phải có điểm số cao. ☊
1446 A tennis player must be very good to play professionally. ☊ Một tay quần vợt phải rất giỏi mới có thể chơi chuyên nghiệp. ☊
1447 We mustn't forget to send Rita a birthday card. ☊ Chúng ta không được quên gửi thiếp mừng sinh nhật cho Rita. ☊
1448 I must hurry, or I'll be late. ☊ Tôi phải vội không là tôi sẽ bị muộn. ☊
1450 Keep these papers in a safe place. You must not lose them. ☊ Cất chỗ giấy này ở nơi an toàn. Cậu sẽ không bị mất chúng. ☊
1451 Bicyclists must follow the same tra c rules as drivers. ☊ Người đạp xe đạp phải tuân thủ luật giao thông như người lái xe ☊
1452 We must not forget to turn o the lights whwe leave. ☊ Chúng ta không được quên tắt đèn khi rời đi. ☊
1453 work. ☊ Tôi thường không làm việc Thứ bảy nhưng Thứ bảy tuần trước tôi phải đi làm. ☊
1454 Yeonhwa doesn't study enough. She should study harder. ☊ Liên Hoa học chưa đủ. Cô ấy nên học chăm chỉ hơn. ☊
1456 Whyou play tennis, you should always watch the ball. ☊ Khi cậu chơi quần vợt, cậu phải luôn luôn quan sát bóng. ☊
1457 Should I invite Sara to dinner? ☊ Liệu tôi có nên mời Sara ăn tối không? ☊
1458 Should we make something special for dinner? ☊ Liệu chúng ta có nên làm cái gì đặc biệt cho bữa tối không? ☊
1459 Leopold shouldn't go to bed so late. ☊ Leopold không nên đi ngủ muộn thế. ☊
1460 You watch TV all the time. You shouldn't watch TV so much. ☊ Cậu suốt ngày xem vô tuyến. Cậu không nên xem vô tuyến nhiều thế. ☊
1463 Shall I buy this coat? — Yes, I think you should. ☊ Tôi có nên mua cái áo khoác này không nhỉ? - Có, tôi nghĩ cậu nên mua. ☊
1464 I don't think you should work so hard. ☊ Tôi nghĩ cậu không nên làm việc nhiều thế. ☊
1466 Do you think I should buy this hat? ☊ Cậu nghĩ tôi có nên mua cái mũ này không? ☊
1468 I should study tonight, but I think I'll go to the movies. ☊ Tối nay tôi nên học bài nhưng tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ đi xem lm. ☊
1469 I have to study tonight. I can't go to the movies. ☊ Tối nay tôi phải học bài. Tôi không đi xem lm được. ☊
1470 I ought to study tonight, but I think I'll go to the movies. ☊ Tối nay tôi cần phải học bài nhưng tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ đi xem lm. ☊
1473 You should eat plenty of fruit and vegetables. ☊ Cậu nên ăn thật nhiều hoa quả và rau. ☊
1474 interesting. ☊ Nếu cậu có thời gian, cậu nên tới thăm Bảo tàng Khoa học. Ở đó rất thú vị. ☊
1477 She shouldn't watch TV so much. ☊ Cô ấy không nên xem nhiều vô tuyến như thế. ☊
1478 He shouldn't eat too much. ☊ Anh ấy không nên ăn quá nhiều. ☊
1479 You shouldn't work so hard. ☊ Cậu không nên làm việc quá nhiều. ☊
1480 I shouldn't drive so fast. ☊ Tôi không nên lái xe quá nhanh. ☊
1481 jacket?" ☊ Bạn đang thử áo khoác: "Cậu nghĩ tôi có nên mua cái áo khoác này không?" ☊
1482 You're going to have a party: "Do you think I should invite Oskar?" ☊ Bạn sắp làm một bữa tiệc: "Cậu nghĩ tôi có nên mời Oskar không?" ☊
1484 That coat is too big for you. I don't think you should buy it. ☊ Cái áo khoác kia quá rộng so với cậu. Tôi nghĩ cậu không nên mua nó. ☊
1485 You don't need your car. You should sell it. ☊ Cậu không cần xe hơi của cậu. Cậu nên bán nó đi. ☊
1487 married. ☊ Nur và Zaina còn quá trẻ. Tôi nghĩ họ không nên kết hôn. ☊
1488 You're still sick. I don't think you should go to work. ☊ Cậu còn ốm. Tôi nghĩ cậu không nên đi làm. ☊
1489 Simon isn't feeling well today. I think he should go see the doctor. ☊ Simon hôm nay không được khoẻ. Tôi nghĩ anh ấy nên đi khám. ☊
1490 The hotel is too expensive for us. I don't think we should stay there. ☊ Khách sạn đấy quá đắt cho chúng ta. Tôi nghĩ chúng ta không nên ở đó. ☊
1491 I think everybody should learn another language. ☊ Tôi nghĩ mọi người nên học một ngôn ngữ khác. ☊
1493 I don't think people should smoke. ☊ Tôi nghĩ mọi người không nên hút thuốc. ☊
1499 I was late for work yesterday. I had to go to the dentist. ☊ Hôm qua tôi đi làm muộn. Tôi phải đi khám nha sĩ. ☊
1500 We had to walk home last night. There were no buses. ☊ Tối qua tôi phải đi bộ về nhà. Lúc đó xe bus không có. ☊
1502 Does Amanda have to work on Saturdays? ☊ Amanda có phải làm việc Thứ bảy không? ☊
1503 Why did they have to leave the party early? ☊ Tại sao họ phải rời bữa tiệc sớm? ☊
1504 I'm not working tomorrow, so I don't have to get up early. ☊ Mai tôi không đi làm nên tôi không phải dậy sớm. ☊
1505 job. ☊ Alan không phải làm việc quá vất vả. Thực ra anh ấy có một công việc nhẹ nhàng. ☊
1506 We didn't have to wait very long for the bus; it came in a few minutes. ☊ Chúng tôi không phải đợi xe bus lâu lắm, xe đã đến trong vòng vài phút. ☊
1508 My eyes are not very good. I have to wear glasses. ☊ Mắt tôi không được tốt lắm. Tôi phải đeo kính. ☊
1509 At the end of the course all the students had to take a test. ☊ Cuối khoá học tất cả học sinh phải làm bài thi. ☊
1510 Layla is studying literature. She has to read a lot of books. ☊ Layla đang học ngành văn học. Cô ấy phải đọc nhiều sách. ☊
1511 Hassan doesn't understand much English. You have to speak very slowly to him. ☊ Hassan không hiểu nhiều tiếng Anh. Cậu phải nói thật chậm với anh ấy. ☊
1512 Barbara isn't at home much. She has to travel a lot for her job. ☊ Barbara không ở nhà nhiều. Cô ấy phải đi nhiều do công việc của cô ấy. ☊
1514 We had to walk home last night. There were no buses. ☊ Tối qua chúng tôi phải đi bộ về nhà. Lúc đó không có xe bus. ☊
1516 This train doesn't go all the way downtown. You have to change at the next station. ☊ Con tàu này không bao giờ chạy lên trung tâm. Cậu phải đổi tàu ở gare tiếp theo. ☊
1517 We took a test yesterday. We had to answer six (6) questions out of t(10). ☊ Hôm qua chúng tôi làm một bài kiểm tra. Chúng tôi phải trả lời sáu trong mười câu hỏi. ☊
1519 to take care of Tara's little brother. ☊ Ravi và em họ Tara của anh ấy tối nay không ra ngoài được. Họ phải trông em trai của Tara. ☊
1525 They had to leave early. — Why did they have to leave early? ☊ Họ đã phải ra đi sớm. Tại sao họ phải ra đi sớm? ☊
1527 Why are you going out? You don't have to go out. ☊ Tại sao cậu lại đi ra ngoài? Cậu không phải đi ra ngoài. ☊
1528 Why is Megumi waiting? She doesn't have to wait. ☊ Tại sao Megumi lại đợi? Cô ấy không phải đợi. ☊
1529 Why did you get up early? You didn't have to get up so early. ☊ Tại sao cậu lại dậy sớm? Cậu không cần phải dậy sớm như thế. ☊
1530 Why do you want to leave now? We don't have to leave now. ☊ Tại sao cậu muốn ra đi bây giờ? Chúng ta không cần phải ra đi bây giờ. ☊
1531 Why did they tell me something I already know? They didn't have to tell me that. ☊ Tại sao họ lại kể cho tôi những gì tôi đã biết? Họ không cần phải kể cho tôi những việc đó. ☊
1533 I have to take the subway to class every day. ☊ Ngày nào tôi cũng phải bắt tàu điện ngầm đi học. ☊
1534 I had to have dinner with my family yesterday. ☊ Hôm qua tôi phải ăn tối với gia đình tôi. ☊
1536 I had to take a lot of classes whI was younger. ☊ Tôi từng phải học nhiều môn khi tôi còn bé. ☊
1537 Would you like some co ee? ☊ Cậu muốn uống cà phê không? ☊
1538 Would you like a piece of candy? ☊ Cậu muốn ăn kẹo không? ☊
1540 Would you like to go for a walk? ☊ Cậu muốn đi dạo bộ không? ☊
1541 Would you like to have dinner with us on Sunday? ☊ Chủ nhật cậu có muốn ăn tối cùng chúng tôi không? ☊
1542 I'd love to have dinner on Sunday. ☊ Tôi rất muốn ăn tối hôm Chủ nhật. ☊
1545 I'd like some information about hotels, please. ☊ Làm ơn cho tôi ít thông tin về các khách sạn. ☊
1547 Would you like to go to the movies tonight? ☊ Cậu có muốn đi xem lm tối nay không? ☊
1548 lot. ☊ Cậu có thích đi xem lm không? - Có, tôi đi xem lm nhiều lắm. ☊
1553 Would you like to go to the movies with me tonight? ☊ Tối nay cậu có muốn đi xem lm với tôi không? ☊
1554 too. ☊ Tôi muốn đi chơi quần vợt ngày mai. Có thể Văn Kiệt cũng sẽ chơi. ☊
1555 Would you like to play tennis with me tomorrow? ☊ Mai cậu muốn đi chơi quần vợt với tôi không? ☊
1556 You have an extra ticket for a concert next week. Perhaps Helwill come. ☊ Tôi có thừa một vé xem hoà nhạc tuần sau. Có thể Helsẽ tới. ☊
1557 Would you like to go to a concert with me next week? ☊ Cậu có muốn đi xem hoà nhạc với tôi tuần sau? ☊
1558 but you have one. ☊ Trời đang mưa và Nhã Cầm định ra ngoài. Cô ấy không có ô nhưng cậu có. ☊
1559 Would you like to borrow my umbrella? ☊ Cậu có muốn mượn ô của tôi không? ☊
1561 Would you like to go out for a walk? ☊ Cậu có muốn ra ngoài đi bộ không? ☊
1562 I like onions, but I don't eat them very often. ☊ Tôi thích hành nhưng tôi không ăn thường xuyên lắm. ☊
1564 Would you like something to eat? ☊ Cậu muốn ăn gì đó không? ☊
1565 Do you like your new job? ☊ Cậu có thích công việc mới của cậu không? ☊
1567 I'd like some dumplings, please. ☊ Làm ơn cho tôi ít bánh bao. ☊
1569 chair. ☊ Cơ Viện muốn ngồi trên sàn. Cô ấy không muốn ngồi nghế. ☊
I would prefer to sit on the oor.'> 1570 I would prefer to sit on the oor.'> I'd rather sit on the oor. > I would prefer to sit on the oor. I would prefer to sit on the oor.'> ☊ Tôi thích ngồi trên sàn hơn. Tôi thích ngồi trên sàn hơn. ☊
1571 I don't really want to go out. I'd rather stay at home. ☊ Tôi không hẳn là muốn ra ngoài. Tôi thích ở nhà hơn. ☊
1572 Should we go now? — No, not yet. I'd rather wait until later. ☊ Giờ ta nên đi chưa? Chưa. Tôi thích đợi lát nữa hơn. ☊
1573 I'd like to go now, but Gary would rather wait until later. ☊ Tôi muốn đi bây giờ nhưng Gary thích đợi lát nữa hơn. ☊
1574 I don't like to be late. I'd rather be early. ☊ Tôi không thích muộn. Tôi thích sớm hơn. ☊
1575 I'm feeling tired. I'd rather not go out tonight. ☊ Tôi đang mệt. Tôi thấy không đi ra ngoài tối nay thì hơn. ☊
1576 Jisang is feeling tired. He'd rather not go out tonight. ☊ Chí Tường đang mệt. Anh ấy thấy không đi ra ngoài tối nay thì hơn. ☊
1577 We're not hungry. We'd rather not eat yet. ☊ Chúng tôi không vội. Chúng tôi thấy chưa ăn thì hơn. ☊
1578 Would you like to go out tonight? — I'd rather not. ☊ Cậu có muốn ra ngoài tối nay không? - Tôi không muốn. ☊
1579 Would you rather have milk or juice? — Juice, please. ☊ Cậu có thích uống sữa hay nước hoa quả hơn? - Làm ơn cho nước hoa quả. ☊
1580 Which would you rather do: go to the movies or watch a DVD at home? ☊ Cậu thích làm gì hơn: đi rạp xem lm hay ở nhà xem vô tuyến? ☊
1581 I'd rather stand than sit. ☊ Tôi muốn đứng hơn ngồi. ☊
1582 Jessica would rather not go out. ☊ Jessica thấy không ra ngoài thì hơn. ☊
1583 I'd prefer to sit than stand. ☊ Tôi thích ngồi hơn đứng. ☊
1584 I'd prefer to sit rather than stand. ☊ Tôi thích ngồi hơn đứng. ☊
1585 Zhirong would prefer not to go out. ☊ Chí Vinh thấy không ra ngoài thì hơn. ☊
1586 I'd rather go out than stay home. ☊ Tôi thích ra ngoài hơn ở nhà. ☊
1587 I'd rather have a dog than a cat. ☊ Tôi thích có một con chó hơn là mèo. ☊
1588 We'd rather go to the movies than watch a DVD at home. ☊ Chúng tôi thích đi rạp xem lm hơn xem DVD ở nhà. ☊
1589 I'd rather be at home right now than here. ☊ Ngay bây giờ tôi muốn ở nhà hơn là ở đây. ☊
1590 Don't you want to watch TV? — No, I'd rather read my novel. ☊ Cậu có muốn xem vô tuyến không? - Không, tôi muốn xem tiểu thuyết hơn. ☊
1591 Would you like some tea? — Well, I'd rather have co ee if you have some. ☊ Cậu có muốn dùng trà không? - Tôi muốn cà phê hơn nếu cậu có. ☊
1592 Should we go out now? — I'd rather wait until it stops raining. ☊ Giờ chúng ta có nên ra ngoài không? - Tôi muốn chờ đến khi tạnh mưa hơn. ☊
1593 Should we have dinner now, or wait until later? ☊ Giờ chúng ta có nên ăn tối không, hay đợi lát nữa? ☊
1594 Would you like a glass of juice, or some water? ☊ Cậu muốn uống cốc nước hoa quả không, hay nước trắng? ☊
1595 Do you want to go to the movies, or just watch TV? ☊ Cậu có muốn đi xem lm không, hay chỉ xem vô tuyến? ☊
1596 until tomorrow morning? ☊ Chúng ta có nên gọi anh trai cậu tối nay không, hay cậu thích đợi mai gọi hơn? ☊
1597 I'd rather stay home tonight. I'd prefer not to go out. ☊ Tôi muốn tối nay ở nhà hơn. Tôi thấy không ra ngoài thì hơn. ☊
1598 Should we walk home, or would you rather take a taxi? ☊ Chúng ta có nên đi bộ về nhà không, hay cậu muốn đi taxi hơn? ☊
1599 Do you want me to come with you, or would you prefer to go alone? ☊ Cậu có muốn tôi đến cùng cậu không, hay cậu thích đi một mình hơn? ☊
1600 Yiting doesn't want to go to college. She'd rather get a job. ☊ Y Đình không muốn học đại học. Cô ấy thích có việc làm hơn. ☊
1601 do it myself. ☊ Tôi giúp cậu xách valise được không? - Không cần, cảm ơn. Tôi muốn tự xách hơn. ☊
1602 I'd rather not call him. I'd prefer to write him an email. ☊ Tôi thấy không gọi anh ấy thì hơn. Tôi thích viết cho anh ấy hơn là gửi thư điện tử. ☊
1603 Which would you prefer to be: a bus driver or an airplane pilot? ☊ Cậu thích làm gì hơn: lái xe bus hay phi công? ☊
1604 I'd rather be an airplane pilot than a bus driver. ☊ Tôi thích làm phi công hơn làm lái xe bus. ☊
1605 Which would you prefer to be: a journalist or a school teacher? ☊ Cậu thích làm gì hơn: nhà báo hay giáo viên? ☊
1606 I'd rather be a journalist than a school teacher. ☊ Tôi thích làm nhà báo hơn làm giáo viên. ☊
1607 Where would you prefer to live: in a big city or a small town? ☊ Cậu thích sống ở đâu hơn: ở thành phố lớn hay thị trấn nhỏ? ☊
1608 I'd rather live in a big city than a small town. ☊ Tôi thích ở thành phố lớn hơn ở thị trấn nhỏ. ☊
1609 Which would you prefer to have: a small house or a big one? ☊ Cậu thích có cái nào hơn: một căn nhà nhỏ hay một căn lớn? ☊
1610 I'd rather have a big house than a small one. ☊ Tôi thích có một căn nhà lớn hơn có một căn nhỏ. ☊
1611 Which would you prefer to study: electronics or philosophy? ☊ Cậu thích học gì hơn: điện tử hay triết học? ☊
1612 I'd rather study philosophy than electronics. ☊ Tôi thích triết học hơn điện tử. ☊
1613 Which would you prefer to watch: a football game or a movie? ☊ Cậu thích xem gì hơn: một trận đá bóng hay một bộ lm? ☊
1614 I'd rather watch a movie than a football game. ☊ Tôi thích xem một bộ lm hơn một trận đá bóng. ☊
1616 I don't want to talk to you. Go away! ☊ Tôi không muốn nói chuyện với cậu. Biến đi! ☊
1625 Come on! Let's dance. ☊ Thôi nào! Nhảy đi nào. ☊
1626 Are you ready? Let's go. ☊ Cậu sẵn sàng chưa? Đi thôi. ☊
1628 Should we go out tonight? — No, I'm tired. Let's stay home. ☊ Tối nay chúng ta có nên ra ngoài không? - Không, tôi mệt. Hãy ở nhà đi. ☊
1632 Would you like to play tennis? — No, let's go for a swim. ☊ Cậu có muốn chơi quần vợt không? - Không, đi bơi đi. ☊
1633 Do you want to walk home? — No, let's take the bus. ☊ Cậu muốn đi bộ về nhà không? - Không, bắt xe bus đi. ☊
1634 Shall I put some music on? — No, let's watch a movie. ☊ Tôi bật tí nhạc nhé? - Thôi, mình xem lm đi. ☊
1635 Should we have dinner at home? — No, let's go to a restaurant. ☊ Chúng ta có nên ăn tối ở nhà không? - Không, đi ăn nhà hàng đi. ☊
1636 Would you like to go now? — No, let's wait a while. ☊ Cậu muốn đi bây giờ không? - Không, đợi một lát đi. ☊
1637 Shall I wait for you? — No, don't wait for me. ☊ Tôi đợi cậu nhé? - Không, đừng đợi tôi. ☊
1638 Should we go home now? — No, let's not go home yet. ☊ Chúng ta có nên về nhà bây giờ không? - Không, đừng về nhà vội. ☊
1639 Shall we go out? — No, let's not go out. ☊ Chúng ta ra ngoài nhé? - Không, đừng ra ngoài. ☊
1640 open. ☊ Cậu có muốn tôi đóng cửa sổ không? - Không, cứ để nó mở đi. ☊
1641 Should I call you tonight? — No, call me in the morning. ☊ Tôi có nên gọi cậu tối nay không? - Thôi, gọi tôi sáng mai đi. ☊
1642 for him. ☊ Cậu nghĩ chúng ta có nên đợi Howard không? - Không, đừng đợi anh ấy. ☊
1643 Do you want me to turn on the light? — No, leave the light o . ☊ Cậu có muốn tôi bật đèn không? - Không, cứ để nó tắt đi. ☊
1646 Should we take a taxi? — No, let's take a bus. ☊ Chúng ta có nên bắt taxi không? - Thôi, ta bắt xe bus đi. ☊
1649 There's nothing on TV tonight. ☊ Không có gì trên vô tuyến tối nay. ☊
1650 Do you have any money? — Yes, there's some in my wallet. ☊ Cậu có tiền không? - Có, có một ít trong ví tôi. ☊
1651 there isn't. ☊ Xin hỏi có khách sạn nào gần đây không? - Có. Không. ☊
1652 We can't go skiing. There isn't any snow. ☊ Chúng ta không thể trượt tuyết được. Chả có tí tuyết nào. ☊
1655 there aren't. ☊ Có nhà hàng nào gần đây không? - Có. Không. ☊
1656 This restaurant is very quiet. There aren't many people here. ☊ Nhà hàng này rất yên tĩnh. Không có nhiều người ở đây. ☊
1662 I don't like this soup. It's too salty. ☊ Tôi không thích món canh này. Canh mặn quá. ☊
1663 Bedford isn't an old town. There aren't any old buildings. ☊ Bedford không phải một thị trấn cũ. Không có toà nhà nào cổ cả. ☊
1665 block. ☊ Xin hỏi có ngân hàng nào gần đây không? - Có, ở cuối dãy nhà. ☊
1667 How many students are there in the class? — Twenty. ☊ Có bao nhiêu học sinh ở trong lớp? - Hai mươi. ☊
1668 The road is usually very quiet. There isn't much tra c. ☊ Con đường này thường rất yên tĩnh. Không có nhiều xe cộ. ☊
1669 Is there a bus from downtown to the airport? — Yes, every twenty (20) minutes. ☊ Có xe bus chạy từ trung tâm đến sân bay không? - Có, hai mươi phút một chuyến. ☊
1670 Are there any problems? — No, everything is okay. ☊ Có vấn đề gì không? - Không, mọi thứ đều ổn. ☊
1671 There's nowhere to sit down. There aren't any chairs. ☊ Không có chỗ để ngồi. Không có cái ghế nào. ☊
1677 I'm not going to buy this shirt. It's too expensive. ☊ Tôi sẽ không mua cái áo này. Nó quá đắt. ☊
1679 There's a red car outside your house. Is it yours? ☊ Có một chiếc xe hơi màu đỏ bên ngoài nhà của cậu. Nó là của cậu à? ☊
1680 eight [o'clock] (8:00). ☊ Có gì hay trên vô tuyến tối nay không? - Có, có một bộ lm lúc tám giờ. ☊
1681 What's that building? — It's a school. ☊ Toà nhà kia là nhà gì vậy? - Nó là trường học. ☊
1682 Is there a restaurant in this hotel? — No, I'm afraid not. ☊ Có nhà hàng trong khác sạn này không? - Không, tôi e là không. ☊
1687 We're staying at a very big hotel. There are one thousand two hundred fty (1,250) rooms. ☊ Chúng tôi đang ở trong một khách sạn rất lớn. Có một nghìn hai trăm năm mươi phòng ở đây. ☊
1688 hundred fty (1,250) rooms. ☊ Chúng tôi từng ở trong một khách sạn rất lớn. Có một nghìn hai trăm năm mươi phòng ở đó. ☊
1689 Are there any phone messages for me this morning? ☊ Có tin nhắn điện thoại nào cho tôi sáng nay không? ☊
1690 Were there any phone messages for me yesterday? ☊ Có tin nhắn điện thoại nào cho tôi hôm qua không? ☊
1691 I'm hungry, but there isn't anything to eat. ☊ Tôi đói nhưng không có gì để ăn hết. ☊
1692 I was hungry whI got home, but there wasn't anything to eat. ☊ Tôi đói khi tôi về đến nhà nhưng không có gì để ăn hết. ☊
1695 There was an accident last night. ☊ Có một tai nạn tối hôm qua. ☊
1696 Saturday? ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là sẽ có nhiều người đến bữa tiệc hôm Thứ bảy không? ☊
1698 I'm going out of town tomorrow. I'm packing my things today because there won't be time tomorrow. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi ra khỏi thị trấn ngày mai. Tôi đóng gói đồ đạc hôm nay vì ngày mai sẽ không có thời gian. ☊
1702 There was a clock on the wall near the window. ☊ Từng có một cái đồng hồ trên tường gần cửa sổ. ☊
1703 There were some owers in a vase on the table. ☊ Từng có vài bông hoa trong một cái lọ để trên bàn. ☊
1707 I opened the envelope, but it was empty. There was nothing in it. ☊ Tôi đã mở phong bì nhưng nó trống không. Không có gì trong đấy hết. ☊
1708 We stayed at a very nice hotel. — Really? Was there a swimming pool? ☊ Chúng tôi đã ở trong một khách sạn rất tuyệt. - Thật á? Có bể bơi trong đó không. ☊
1709 Did you buy any cherries? — No, there weren't any at the store. ☊ Cậu có mua tí anh đào nào không? - Không, chả còn tí nào trong cửa hàng cả. ☊
1710 The wallet was empty. There wasn't any money in it. ☊ Ví của tôi rỗng không. Không có tí tiền nào trong đấy. ☊
1711 Were there many people at the meeting? — No, very few. ☊ Có nhiều người trong buổi họp không? Không, rất ít. ☊
1712 We didn't visit the museum. There wasn't enough time. ☊ Chúng tôi đã không thăm bảo tàng. Thời gian không đủ. ☊
1714 are a lot. ☊ Hai mươi năm trước không có nhiều khách du lịch ở đây. Bây giờ có rất nhiều. ☊
1716 There was a party at work last Friday, but I didn't go. ☊ Có một bữa tiệc ở cơ quan Thứ sáu vừa rồi nhưng tôi đã không dự. ☊
1717 Where can I buy a bottle of water? — There's a convenience store at the end of the block. ☊ Tôi có thể mua một chai nước ở đâu? - Có một cửa hàng tạp hoá ở cuối dãy nhà. ☊
1721 school. Now there are more than a thousand. ☊ Mười năm trước trong trường có năm trăm trẻ em. Bây giờ ở đó có hơn một nghìn. ☊
1723 I think everything will be okay. I don't think there will be any problems. ☊ Tôi nghĩ mọi thứ sẽ ổn. Tôi nghĩ sẽ không có vấn đề gì cả. ☊
1724 Is it true that you're moving to Berlin? ☊ Có đúng là cậu sẽ chuyển đến Berlin không? ☊
1725 We have to go now. It's very late. ☊ Chúng ta phải đi thôi. Muộn lắm rồi. ☊
1726 Is it true that Jirou can y a helicopter? ☊ Có đúng là Jirou biết lái trực thăng không? ☊
1727 What day is it today? Tuesday? — No, today's Wednesday. ☊ Hôm nay là thứ mấy? Thứ ba? - Không, hôm nay là Thứ tư. ☊
1729 Is it okay to call you at the o ce? ☊ Gọi điện cho cậu ở cơ quan có vấn đề gì không? ☊
1730 it? ☊ Cậu có muốn đi bộ đến khách sạn không? - Tôi không biết. Đường đi bao xa? ☊
1731 It's Kelly's birthday today. She's twenty-sev(27). ☊ Hôm nay là sinh nhật Kelly. Cô ấy hai mươi bảy tuổi. ☊
1732 I don't believe it! That's impossible. ☊ Tôi không tin! Chuyện này không thể có. ☊
1735 How far is it from Taipei to Tokyo? ☊ Khoảng cách từ Đài Bắc đến Tokyo bao xa? ☊
1737 The weather isn't so nice today. It's cloudy. ☊ Thời tiết hôm nay không đẹp. Trời nhiều mây. ☊
1738 There was strong wind yesterday. ☊ Hôm qua có gió to. ☊
1739 It's hot in this room. Opa window. ☊ Trong phòng nhà nóng. Mở cửa ra. ☊
1740 It was a nice day yesterday. It was warm and sunny. ☊ Trời hôm qua đẹp. Trời ấm và nắng. ☊
1741 There was a storm last night. Did you hear it? ☊ Tối qua có một cơn bão. Cậu có nghe thấy nó không? ☊
1743 It's oftcold here, but there isn't much rain. ☊ Ở đây thường lạnh nhưng không có nhiều mưa. ☊
1745 If you go to bed late, it's di cult to get up early in the morning. ☊ Nếu cậu đi ngủ muộn thì sẽ khó để dậy sớm vào buổi sáng. ☊
1746 Hello, Junko. It's nice to see you again. How are you? ☊ Chào Junko. Rất vui được gặp lại cậu. Cậu khoẻ không? ☊
1747 It's impossible to work in this o ce. There's too much noise. ☊ Không thể làm việc trong văn phòng này được. Có quá nhiều tiếng ồn. ☊
1750 Some cities are not safe. It's dangerous at night. ☊ Một vài thành phố không an toàn. Buổi tối khá nguy hiểm. ☊
1751 She isn't tired, but he is. ☊ Cô ấy không mệt nhưng anh ấy thì có. ☊
1752 She likes tea, but he doesn't. ☊ Cô ấy thích trà nhưng anh ấy thì không. ☊
1754 Please help me. — I'm sorry, I can't. ☊ Làm ơn giúp tôi. - Xin lỗi, tôi không giúp được. ☊
1755 Are you tired? — I was, but I'm not now. ☊ Cậu có mệt không? - Trước thì có nhưng giờ thì không. ☊
1756 Do you think Lucy will call tonight? — She might. ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là Lucy tối nay sẽ gọi không? - Có thể. ☊
1757 won't. ☊ Cậu có đi học tối nay không? - Tôi nên đi nhưng có thể tôi sẽ không đi. ☊
1759 Are you and Jack working tomorrow? — I am, but Jack isn't. ☊ Mai cậu và Jack có làm việc không? - Tôi thì có còn Jack thì không. ☊
1760 Are you tired? — Yes, I am. > No, I'm not. ☊ Cậu có mệt không? - Có. Không. ☊
1761 won't. ☊ Ganesh có ở đây ngày mai không? - Có. Không. ☊
1762 Is there a bus to the airport? — Yes, there is. > No, there isn't. ☊ Có xe bus đến sân bay không? - Có. Không. ☊
1763 I don't like hot weather, but Lila does. ☊ Tôi không thích trời nóng nhưng Lila thì có. ☊
1764 Martin works hard, but I don't. ☊ Martin làm việc chăm chỉ nhưng tôi thì không. ☊
1765 Do you enjoy your work? — Yes, I do. ☊ Cậu có thích công việc của mình không? - Có. ☊
1766 Did you and Nicole like the movie? — I did, but Nicole didn't. ☊ Cậu và Nicole có thích bộ lm không? - Tôi thích nhưng Nicole thì không. ☊
1767 I had a good time. — I did, too. ☊ Tôi đã có khoảng thời gian tuyệt với. - Tôi cũng vậy. ☊
1768 Fatima wasn't hungry, but we were. ☊ Fatima không đói nhưng chúng tôi thì có. ☊
1769 I'm not married, but my brother is. ☊ Tôi chưa kết hôn nhưng anh tôi thì rồi. ☊
1770 Fahim can't help you, but I can. ☊ Fahim không giúp được cậu nhưng tôi giúp được. ☊
1772 Rebecca won't be here, but Antonio will. ☊ Rebecca sẽ không ở đây nhưng Antonio thì có. ☊
1773 You weren't late, but I was. ☊ Cậu không muộn nhưng tôi muộn. ☊
1774 My sister can play the piano, but I can't. ☊ Em gái tôi biết chơi dương cầm nhưng tôi không biết. ☊
1775 Anabel's working today, but I'm not. ☊ Anabel làm việc hôm nay nhưng tôi thì không. ☊
1776 I was working, but my friends weren't. ☊ Tôi làm việc nhưng các bạn tôi thì không. ☊
1780 I don't like hot weather, but Cecilia does. ☊ Tôi không thích trời nóng nhưng Cecilia thì thích. ☊
1781 Steve likes hot weather, but I don't. ☊ Steve thích trời nóng nhưng tôi thì không. ☊
1782 My mother wears glasses, but my father doesn't. ☊ Mẹ tôi đeo kính nhưng bố tôi thì không. ☊
1783 You don't know Vanessa very well, but I do. ☊ Cậu không biết nhiều lắm về Vanessa nhưng tôi thì có. ☊
1784 I didn't enjoy the party, but my friends did. ☊ Tôi không thích bữa tiệc nhưng các bạn tôi thì thích. ☊
1785 I don't watch TV much, but Erhard does. ☊ Tôi không xem nhiều vô tuyến nhưng Erhard thì có. ☊
1786 Hannah lives in Switzerland, but her parents don't. ☊ Hannah sống ở Thuỵ Sĩ nhưng bố mẹ cô ấy thì không. ☊
1787 You had breakfast this morning, but I didn't. ☊ Sáng nay cậu đã ăn sáng còn tôi thì không. ☊
1788 I didn't go out last night, but my friends did. ☊ Tối qua tôi không ra ngoài nhưng bạn tôi thì có. ☊
1789 I like sports, but my sister doesn't. ☊ Tôi thích thể thao nhưng em gái tôi không thích. ☊
1790 I don't eat meat, but Tom does. ☊ Tôi không ăn thịt nhưng Tom thì có. ☊
1791 I'm Japanese, but my husband isn't. ☊ Tôi là người Nhật nhưng chồng tôi không phải. ☊
1793 Are you tired? — I was earlier, but I'm not now. ☊ Cậu có mệt không? - Trước thì có nhưng giờ thì không. ☊
1794 Fabian's happy today, but he wasn't yesterday. ☊ Hôm nay Fabian vui nhưng hôm qua anh ấy không vui. ☊
1796 I don't have a telescope, but I know somebody who does. ☊ Tôi không có kính viễn vọng nhưng tôi biết một người có nó. ☊
1797 I would like to help you, but I'm sorry I can't. ☊ Tôi muốn giúp cậu nhưng rất tiếc tôi không làm được. ☊
1798 I don't usually drive to work, but I did yesterday. ☊ Tôi không lái xe di làm thường xuyên nhưng hôm qua tôi đã lái. ☊
1800 Do you and Fausto watch TV a lot? — I do, but he doesn't. ☊ Cậu và Fausto có xem nhiều vô tuyến không? - Tôi có nhưng anh ấy thì không. ☊
1802 Do you think Ingrid will pass her driving test? — Yes, I'm sure she will. ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là Igrid sẽ qua kì thi lái xe không? - Có, tôi chắc chắn cô ấy sẽ qua. ☊
1803 Are you going out tonight? — I might. I don't know for sure. ☊ Tối nay cậu có định ra ngoài không? - Có thể. Tôi không biết chắc. ☊
1804 Are you Brazilian? — No, I'm not. ☊ Cậu có phải người Brazil không? - Không phải. ☊
1805 Do you have a car? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có xe hơi không? - Tôi không có. ☊
1807 Is it snowing? — No, it isn't. ☊ Trời đang có tuyết à? - Không. ☊
1808 Are you hungry? — Yes, I am. ☊ Cậu có đói không? - Có. ☊
1809 Do you like classical music? — Yes, I do. ☊ Cậu có thích nhạc cổ điển không? - Có. ☊
1810 Will you be in Miami tomorrow? — No, I won't. ☊ Mai cậu có đi Miami không? - Không. ☊
1812 Did you buy anything yesterday? — Yes, I did. ☊ Hôm qua cậu có mua gì không? - Có. ☊
1813 Were you asleep at three am (3:00)? — Yes, I was. ☊ Lúc ba giờ sáng cậu có ngủ không? - Có. ☊
1815 I was sick last week. — You were? I didn't know that. ☊ Tuần trước tôi ốm. - Cậu ốm á? Thế mà tôi không biết. ☊
1817 There's a message for you. — There is? Where is it? ☊ Có một tin nhắn cho cậu. - Thế à? Nó đâu? ☊
1818 Giovanni can't drive. — He can't? I didn't know that. ☊ Giovanni không biết lái xe. - Vậy ư? Tôi không biết đấy. ☊
1819 I'm not hungry. — You're not? I am. ☊ Tôi không đói. - Thế hả? Tôi đói. ☊
1820 Emilia isn't at work today. — She isn't? Is she sick? ☊ Emilia không đi làm hôm nay. - Không à? Cô ấy có bị ốm không? ☊
1822 Luka doesn't eat meat. — He doesn't? Does he eat sh? ☊ Luka không ăn thịt. - Thế à? Anh ấy có ăn cá không? ☊
1823 Nadya got married last week. — She did? Really? ☊ Nadya đã cưới tuần trước. - Rồi à? Thật không? ☊
1824 I've bought a new car. — Oh, you have? ☊ Tôi vừa mua một cái xe hơi mới. - Hơ, thế à? ☊
1826 I don't like Dmitry. — You don't? Why not? ☊ Tôi không thích Dmitry. - Thế hả? Tại sao? ☊
1827 It's a nice day, isn't it? — Yes, it's perfect. ☊ Hôm nay trời đẹp đúng không? - Đúng, đẹp mĩ mãn. ☊
1828 Santo lives in Milan, doesn't he? — Yes, that's right. ☊ Santo sống ở Milan đúng không? - Đúng, chính xác. ☊
1829 You closed the window, didn't you? — Yes, I think so. ☊ Cậu đã đóng cửa phải không? - Đúng vậy. ☊
1830 Those shoes are nice, aren't they? — Yes, very nice. ☊ Đôi giày kia đẹp đúng không? - Đúng, rất đẹp. ☊
1831 Marta will be here soon, won't she? — Yes, probably. ☊ Marta sẽ sớm ở đây thôi phải không? - Đúng, chắc vậy. ☊
1832 That isn't your car, is it? — No, it's my mother's. ☊ Kia không phải xe hơi của cậu đúng không? - Đúng, nó của mẹ tôi. ☊
1833 You haven't met my mother, have you? — No, I haven't. ☊ Cậu chưa gặp mẹ cậu đúng không? - Đúng, tôi chưa. ☊
1834 Clara doesn't go out much, does she? — No, she doesn't. ☊ Clara không đi ra ngoài nhiều đúng không? - Đúng. ☊
1835 You won't be late, will you? — No, I'm never late. ☊ Cậu sẽ không đến muộn phải không? Phải, tôi không bao giờ muộn. ☊
1837 I didn't go to work yesterday. — You didn't? Were you sick? ☊ Hôm qua tôi không đi làm. - Không à? Cậu ốm à? ☊
1838 Dennis doesn't like me. — He doesn't? Why not? ☊ Dennis không ưa tôi. Không à? Tại sao không? ☊
1839 You look tired. — I do? I feel ne. ☊ Cậu trông có vẻ mệt. - Thế à? Tôi thấy khoẻ mà. ☊
1840 Lara called me last night. — She did? What did she say? ☊ Tối qua Lara gọi cho tôi. Thế à? Cô ấy nói gì? ☊
1841 I've bought a new car. — You have? What kind is it? ☊ Tôi đà mua xe hơi mới rồi. Rồi à? Loại gì vậy? ☊
1842 Albert doesn't eat meat. — He doesn't? Does he eat eggs? ☊ Albert không ăn thịt. Thế à? Anh ấy có ăn trứng không? ☊
1843 I've lost my key. — You have? Whdid you have it last? ☊ Tôi mất chìa khoá rồi. Thế à? Lần cuối cậu thấy nó khi nào? ☊
1844 Angela can't drive. — She can't? She should learn. ☊ Angela không biết lái xe. Không à? Cô ấy nên học. ☊
1845 I was born in Italy. — You were? I didn't know that. ☊ Tôi sinh ra ở Ý. Thế à? Tôi không biết đấy. ☊
1846 uncomfortable? ☊ Tối qua tôi ngủ không ngon. - Vậy à? Giường không được thoải mái à? ☊
1847 There's a football game on TV tonight. — There is? Are you going to watch it? ☊ Tối nay có một trận bóng đá trên vô tuyến. - Có à? Cậu có định xem nó không? ☊
1848 I'm not happy. — You're not? Why not? ☊ Tôi không vui. - Không à? Tại sao thế? ☊
1851 I won't be here next week. — You won't? Where will you be? ☊ Tuần sau tôi sẽ không ở đây. - Thế à? Cậu sẽ ở đâu? ☊
1852 The clock isn't working. — It isn't? It was working yesterday. ☊ Đồng hồ hỏng rồi. - Thế à? Hôm qua nó còn chạy mà. ☊
1853 It's a nice day, isn't it? — Yes, it's beautiful. ☊ Hôm nay đẹp trời phải không? - Phải, đẹp quá. ☊
1854 These owers are nice, aren't they? — Yes, what kind are they? ☊ Những bông hoa này đẹp phải không? - Phải, hoa gì vậy? ☊
1855 Bernard was at the party, wasn't he? — Yes, but I didn't speak to him. ☊ Bernard có ở trong bữa tiệc phải không? - Phải, nhưng tôi không nói chuyện với anh ấy. ☊
1856 You've beto Brazil, haven't you? — Yes, many times. ☊ Cậu từng đến Brazil rồi phải không? - Đúng, nhiều lần rồi. ☊
1857 You speak Chinese, don't you? — Yes, but not very well. ☊ Cậu nói tiếng Trung Quốc đúng không? - Đúng, nhưng không tốt ☊
1859 You haven't eatyet, have you? — No, I'm not hungry. ☊ Cậu chưa ăn phải không? - Chưa, tôi không đói. ☊
1860 You aren't tired, are you? — No, I feel ne. ☊ Cậu không mệt à? - Không, tôi khoẻ. ☊
1861 Igor's a very nice person, isn't he? — Yes, everybody likes him. ☊ Igor là người rất tốt đúng không? Đúng, ai cũng thích anh ấy. ☊
1862 good. ☊ Cậu biết chơi dương cầm phải không? - Đúng, nhưng tôi không giỏi lắm. ☊
1863 You don't know Larisa's sister, do you? — No, I've never met her. ☊ Cậu không biết em gái của Larisa phải không? - Không, tôi chưa gặp cô ấy bao giờ. ☊
1864 Claude went to college, didn't he? — Yes, he studied psychology. ☊ Claude có đi học đại học đúng không? - Đúng, anh ấy học tâm lí học. ☊
1865 The movie wasn't very good, was it? — No, it was terrible. ☊ Bộ phim không hay lắm phải không? - Phải, chán kinh khủng. ☊
1866 Charlotte lives near you, doesn't she? — Yes, just a few blocks away. ☊ Charlotte sống gần chỗ cậu phải không? - Phải, chỉ cách có mấy dãy nhà. ☊
1867 You won't tell anybody what I said, will you? — No, of course not. ☊ Cậu sẽ không nói với ai những gì tôi nói phải không. - Tất nhiên là không. ☊
1873 it. ☊ Emil bị cho là đã đánh một cảnh sát nhưng tôi không tin. ☊
1875 The plan is supposed to be a secret, but everybody seems to know about it. ☊ Kế hoạch đáng ra phải được giữ kín nhưng dường như mọi người đều biết rồi. ☊
1877 Svetlana was supposed to call me last night, but she didn't. ☊ Svetlana lẽ ra tối qua phải gọi cho tôi nhưng cô ấy không gọi. ☊
1879 You're not supposed to park your car here. It's private parking only. ☊ Cậu không được phép đỗ xe ở đây. Chỗ này chỉ dành cho đỗ xe riêng. ☊
1880 Our guests were supposed to arrive at sevthirty (7:30), but they were late. ☊ Khách của chúng tôi lẽ ra phải đến lúc bảy rưỡi nhưng họ đã đến muộn. ☊
1881 Gerard is feeling much better after his operation, but he's still not supposed to do any heavy lifting. ☊ Gerard đang cảm thấy khoẻ hơn sau phẫu thuật nhưng anh ấy vẫn chưa được phép nhấc vật nặng. ☊
1882 This coat is dirty. You should get it cleaned. ☊ Cái áo khoác này bẩn. Cậu nên đem nó đi giặt. ☊
1885 I don't like having my picture taken. ☊ Tôi không thích để tranh của tôi bị lấy đi. ☊
1886 Our neighbor just got air conditioning installed in their house. ☊ Hàng xóm của chúng tôi vừa cho lắp điều hoà nhiệt độ trong nhà họ. ☊
1888 Olivia got her passport stolen. ☊ Olivia đã bị trộm hộ chiếu. ☊
1892 call me whshe got back. ☊ Olivia đã nói cô ấy sẽ đi vắng vài ngày và sẽ gọi cho tôi khi nào cô ấy về. ☊
1893 Leonardo's coming to the party tonight. — He is? I thought you said he wasn't coming. ☊ Leonardo sẽ đến dự bữa tiệc tối nay. - Thế à? Tôi tưởng anh ấy không đến. ☊
1894 I know lots of people. — You do? I thought you said you didn't know anybody. ☊ Tôi biết rất nhiều người. - Thế à? Tôi tưởng cậu bảo cậu không biết ai. ☊
1895 she wouldn't be here? ☊ Tuần sau Isabella sẽ ở đây. - Thế à? Nhưng cậu đã bảo cô ấy sẽ không ở đây đúng không? ☊
1897 I can speak a little French. — You can? But earlier you said you couldn't. ☊ Tôi biết nói một chút tiếng Pháp. - Thế ư? Nhưng trước cậu bảo cậu không biết cơ mà. ☊
1898 I haven't beto the movies in ages. — You haven't? I thought you said you had just gone a few days ago. ☊ Mãi mà tôi chưa đi xem lm. - Chưa á? Tôi tưởng cậu đã nói là cậu vừa mới đi xem mấy hôm trước. ☊
1899 Maalik said he had wokup feeling sick, so he hadn't gone to work. ☊ Maalik nói anh ấy lúc thức dậy thấy không khoẻ nên anh ấy đã không đi làm. ☊
1906 hurry up. ☊ Noboru đã mất nhiều thời gian chuẩn bị nên tôi đã bảo anh ấy nhanh lên. ☊
1907 Lilianne was nervous about the situation, so I told her to relax and take it easy. ☊ Liliane lo lắng về tình hình nên tôi bảo cô ấy thư giãn và nghĩ thoáng hơn. ☊
1910 How many people came to the meeting? ☊ Có bao nhiêu người tới cuộc họp? ☊
1913 What was the weather like yesterday? ☊ Thời tiết hôm qua như thế nào? ☊
1916 Don't you want to go to the party? — No, I don't want to go. ☊ Cậu không muốn tới bữa tiệc à? - Không, tôi không muốn đến. ☊
1917 Why don't we go out for a meal tonight? ☊ Tại sao chúng ta không ra ngoài ăn tối nay? ☊
1918 Why wasn't Nicholas at work yesterday? ☊ Tại sao hôm qua Nicholas không đi làm? ☊
1919 We won't see Miriam tonight. — Why not? Isn't she coming? ☊ Tối nay chúng ta sẽ không gặp Miriam. - Tại sao không? Cô ấy không đến à? ☊
1920 I'll have to borrow some money. — Why? Don't you have any? ☊ Tôi sẽ phải vay ít tiền. - Tại sao? Cậu không có tí nào à? ☊
1921 What time is it? > Do you know what time it is? ☊ Bây giờ mấy giờ rồi? > Cậu biết bây giờ mấy giờ rồi không? ☊
1922 Who are those people? — I don't know who those people are. ☊ Những người kia là ai? > Tôi không biết những người kia là ai. ☊
1923 Oliver? ☊ Tôi có thể tìm thấy Oliver ở đâu? > Cậu có thẻ cho tôi biết tôi có thể tìm thấy Oliver ở đâu không? ☊
1924 What time does the movie begin? > Do you know what time the movie begins? ☊ Mấy giờ bộ lm bắt đầu? > Cậu có biết mấy giờ bộ lm bắt đầu không? ☊
1926 How much will it cost? > Do you have any idea how much it'll cost? ☊ Chi phí sẽ là bào nhiêu? > Cậu có biết chi phí sẽ là bao nhiêu không? ☊
1927 Why did she leave early? > I wonder why she left early. ☊ Tại sao cô ấy lại rời đi sớm? > Tôi tự hỏi tại sao cô ấy lại rời đi ☊
1928 How far is it to the airport? > Can you tell me how far it is to the airport? ☊ Đường đến sân bay bao xa? > Cậu có thể nói tôi biết đường đến sân bay bao xa không? ☊
1929 How much does it cost to park here? > Could you tell me how much it costs to park here? ☊ Đỗ xe ở đây mất bao nhiêu? > Cậu có thể cho tôi biết đỗ xe ở đây mất bao nhiêu không? ☊
1930 She asked if I was willing to travel. ☊ Cô ấy hỏi tôi có muốn đi xa không. ☊
1932 She asked how long I had beworking at my present job. ☊ Cô ấy hỏi tôi đã làm công việc hiện tại của tôi được bao lâu rồi. ☊
1933 She asked why I had applied for the job. ☊ Cô ấy hỏi tại sao tôi lại nộp đơn xin việc này. ☊
1934 She wanted to know if I could speak another language. ☊ Cô ấy muốn biết tôi có biết nói ngôn ngữ nào khác không. ☊
1935 She asked if I had a driver's license. ☊ Cô ấy hỏi tôi có bằng lái chưa. ☊
1936 Natalie doesn't have a car, and neither does Oliver. ☊ Natalie không có xe hơi và Oliver cũng thế. ☊
1937 Is it going to rain? — I hope not. ☊ Trời sắp mưa à? - Tôi hi vọng là không. ☊
1938 Do you think Remy will get the job? — I guess so. ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là Remy sẽ có được công việc đó không? - Tôi đoán là có. ☊
1939 Is Pauline married? — I don't think she is. ☊ Pauline kết hôn chưa? - Tôi nghĩ là chưa. ☊
1940 Do you think you'll get a raise soon? — I hope so. ☊ Cậu có nghĩ cậu sẽ sớm lên chức không? - Tôi cũng hi vọng thế. ☊
1941 Do you have a room for tonight? — I'm afraid not. ☊ Cậu có phòng ở tối nay không? - Tôi e là không. ☊
1943 Do you think John will be at the party? — I hope not. ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là John sẽ có ở bữa tiệc không? - Tôi hi vọng là không. ☊
1944 Is the concert at sevthirty (7:30)? — I think so. ☊ Buổi hoà nhạc diễn ra lúc bảy giờ ba mươi phải không? - Tôi nghĩ thế. ☊
1945 Is Hitomi working tomorrow? — I suppose so. ☊ Mai Hitomi làm việc à? - Tôi cho là vậy. ☊
1946 You notice the sky is blue and the sun is shining. You say, "It's a beautiful day isn't it?" ☊ Bạn để ý thấy bầu trời xanh và mặt trời đang toả nắng. Bạn nói: "Trời hôm nay đẹp quá phải không nhỉ?" ☊
1947 You notice the restaurant prices are very high. You say, "It's pretty expensive, isn't it?" ☊ Bạn để ý thấy giá cả của nhà hàng rất cao. Bạn nói: "Giá đắt quá phải không?" ☊
1948 You really enjoyed your training course. You say, "The course was great, wasn't it?" ☊ Bạn thực sự thích khoá huấn luyện của bạn. Bạn nói: "Khoá học tuyệt vời quá phải không?" ☊
1949 You notice your friend's hair is much shorter than last time. You say, "You had your hair cut, didn't you?" ☊ Bạn để ý thấy tóc của bạn của bạn ngắn hơn lần gặp trước. Bạn nói: "Cậu cắt tóc có đúng không?" ☊
1950 has a good voice, doesn't she?" ☊ Bạn nhận thấy người phụ nữ đó có chất giọng hay. Bạn nói: "Cô ấy có chất giọng hay có phải không nào?" ☊
1951 You're trying on a new jacket and don't like it. You say, "This doesn't look very good on me, does it?" ☊ Bạn đang thử một chiếc áo khoác mới và bạn không thích nó. Bạn nói: "Cái này tôi mặc trông không đẹp lắm nhỉ?" ☊
1952 The cashier is putting your groceries in a plastic bag. You say, "Excuse me, don't you have any paper bags?" ☊ Người tính tiền đang cho đồ ăn vào túi nhựa. Bạn nói: "Xin lỗi, cậu có túi giấy không?" ☊
1953 You're looking for your keys. Maybe Ichirou has sethem. You ask, "You haven't semy keys, have you?" ☊ Bạn đang tìm chìa khoá. Có thể Ichirou đã nhìn thấy chúng. Bạn hỏi: "Cậu không thấy chìa khoá của tôi đâu à?" ☊
1954 Serge has a car and you need a ride to the station. You ask, "Could you give me a ride to the station?" ☊ Serge có xe hơi và bạn cần chở đến nhà gare. Bạn nói: "Cậu có thể chở tôi đến nhà gare được không?" ☊
1955 Would you mind closing the door? ☊ Phiền cậu đóng cửa giùm tôi được không? ☊
1956 Would you mind turning o the lights? ☊ Phiền cậu tắt đèn hộ tôi được không? ☊
1959 I'll do the shopping whI've nished cleaning the apartment. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi mua sắm khi nào tôi dọn xong căn hộ. ☊
1960 He tried to avoid answering my question. ☊ Anh ấy cố tránh trả lời câu hỏi của tôi. ☊
1961 Sure, but I don't know how much it would cost. ☊ Có bao giờ cậu xe xét việc sẽ sang sống ở một nước khác chưa? - Chắc chắn có rồi nhưng tôi không biết sẽ tốn kém bao nhiêu. ☊
1962 WhI'm on vacation, I enjoy not having to get up early. ☊ Khi tôi đi nghỉ tôi không thích phải dậy sớm. ☊
1964 Niraj doesn't want to retire. He wants to go on working. ☊ Niraj không muốn về hưu. Ông ấy muốn làm việc tiếp. ☊
1966 I can't imagine Theo riding a motorcycle. ☊ Tôi không tưởng tượng nổi cảnh Theo đi xe máy. ☊
1967 I don't mind being kept waiting. ☊ Tôi không phiền khi phải đợi tiếp đâu. ☊
1968 They admitted to having stolthe money. ☊ Họ thừa nhận đã ăn cắp tiền. ☊
1969 I now regret saying what I said. ☊ Giờ tôi hối hận về những gì tôi đã nói. ☊
1972 Should we postpone leaving today until tomorrow? — No, we should try leaving as soon as possible. ☊ Chúng ta có nên trì hoãn đi hôm nay sang ngày mai không? - Không, chúng ta nên cố đi càng sớm càng tốt. ☊
1973 My car isn't very reliable. It keeps breaking down. ☊ Xe hơi của tôi không chắc chắn lắm. Nó vẫn hỏng luôn luôn. ☊
1974 It was very funny. I couldn't stop laughing. ☊ Buồn cười lắm. Tôi đã không thể nào ngừng cười. ☊
1976 Vincent was in a di cult situation, so I agreed to help him. ☊ Vincent đã rơi vào tình trạng khó khắn nên tôi đồng ý giúp anh ấy. ☊
1977 How old were you whyou learned to drive? ☊ Cậu bao nhiêu tuổi khi cậu học lái xe? ☊
1978 Valerie failed to make a good impression at the job interview. ☊ Valerie đã thất bại trong việc tạo ấn tượng tốt trong buổi phỏng vấn xin việc. ☊
1979 We decided not to go out because of the weather. ☊ Chúng tôi quyết đinh không đi ra ngoài vì lí do thời tiết. ☊
1980 I promised not to be late. ☊ Tôi đã hứa là sẽ không bị muộn. ☊
1981 Are you thinking of buying a car? — Yeah, but I still haven't made up my mind. ☊ Cậu đang nghĩ đến việc mua xe hơi à? - Ừ nhưng tôi vẫn chưa quyết định. ☊
1982 They seem to have plenty of money. ☊ Họ có vẻ có rất nhiều tiền. ☊
1984 street. ☊ Nikolai giả vờ như không trông thấy tôi khi anh ấy đi ngang qua tôi trên đường. ☊
1989 printer? — Sure, I will. ☊ Ai có thể chỉ giúp tôi làm thế nào cho được cái hộp mực vào máy in không? - Được chứ, để tôi. ☊
1991 They claim to have solved the problem. ☊ Họ khẳng định là đã giải quyết xong vấn đề. ☊
1992 — Not really. ☊ Cậu có biết phải làm gì khi có cháy trong toà nhà không? - Không rõ lắm. ☊
1993 I was really astonished. I didn't know what to say. ☊ Tôi đã thực sự kinh ngạc. Tôi đã không biết phải nói gì. ☊
2001 Can you remind me to call Sandra tomorrow? ☊ Mai cậu có thể nhắc tôi gọi cho Sandra được không? ☊
2003 I didn't move the piano by myself. I got somebody to help me. ☊ Tôi không tự chuyển cái đàn dương cầm. Tôi đã nhờ người khác giúp. ☊
2006 Stan suggested I ask you for advice. ☊ Stan gợi ý cho tôi đi xin lời khuyên của cậu. ☊
2007 anybody to stay in that hotel. ☊ Tôi không khuyến cáo việc ở khách sạn đó. > Tôi không khuyên ai ở khác sạn đó cả. ☊
They don't allow people to park in front of the building.'> 2008 They don't allow people to park in front of the building.'> They don't allow parking in front of the building. > They don't allow people to park in front of the building. They don't allow people to park in front of the building.'> ☊ Họ không cho phép đỗ xe trước mặt toà nhà. > Họ không cho phép người ta đỗ xe trước mặt toà nhà. ☊
You aren't allowed to park in front of the building.'> 2009 You aren't allowed to park in front of the building.'> Parking isn't allowed in front of the building. > You aren't allowed to park in front of the building. You aren't allowed to park in front of the building.'> ☊ Việc đỗ xe trước mặt toà nhà không được cho phép. > Cậu không được phép đỗ xe trước mặt toà nhà. ☊
2010 happened. ☊ Tôi bắt anh ấy hứa là anh ấy sẽ không nói với ai những gì đã xảy ra. ☊
2012 Her parents wouldn't let her go out alone. ☊ Bố mẹ cô ấy không để cho cô ấy ra ngoài một mình. ☊
2014 We were made to wait for two (2) hours. ☊ Chúng tôi đã bị bắt phải chờ hai tiếng. ☊
My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.'> 2015 My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.'> My lawyer said I shouldn't say anything to the police. > My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police. My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.'> ☊ Luật sư của tôi nói tôi không nên nói gì với cảnh sát. > Luật sư của tôi khuyên tôi đừng nói gì với cảnh sát. ☊
I was warned not to believe anything he says.'> 2016 I was warned not to believe anything he says.'> I was told that I shouldn't believe everything he says. > I was warned not to believe anything he says. I was warned not to believe anything he says.'> ☊ Tôi được bảo rằng tôi không nên tin bất cứ điều gì anh ấy nói. > Tôi được cảnh báo rằng đừng tin bất cứ điều gì anh ấy nói. ☊
Having a car enables you to get around more easily.'> 2017 Having a car enables you to get around more easily.'> If you have a car, you're able to get around more easily. > Having a car enables you to get around more easily. Having a car enables you to get around more easily.'> ☊ Nếu cậu có xe hơi thì cậu có thể đi loanh quanh dễ dàng hơn. > Có xe hơi cho phép cậu đi loanh quanh dễ dàng hơn. ☊
2018 remembered to lock the door, but I forgot to shut the windows. ☊ Tôi biết là tôi đã khoá cửa. Tôi nhớ rõ ràng là đã khoá nó. > Tôi có nhớ khoá cửa nhưng tôi đã quên đóng cửa sổ. ☊
2019 EN He could remember driving along the road just before the accident, but he couldn't remember the accident itself. ☊ Anh ấy nhớ được lúc lái xe trên đường ngay trước khi có tai nạn nhưng anh ấy không thể nhớ được chính lúc tai nạn. ☊
2020 Please remember to mail the letter on your way to work. ☊ Làm ơn nhớ gửi lá thư trên đường cậu đi làm. ☊
2021 I now regret saying what I said. I shouldn't have said it. ☊ Giờ tôi hối hận vì những gì tôi đã nói. Lẽ ra tôi không nên nói vậy. ☊
2022 It began to get cold, and he regretted not wearing his coat. ☊ Trời bắt đầu trở lạnh và anh ấy hối hận vì không mặc áo khoác. ☊
2023 We regret to inform you that we cannot o er you the job. ☊ Chúng tôi lấy làm tiếc khi phải báo cho cậu biết rằng chúng tôi ☊
2024 The president went on talking for hours. ☊ Tổng thống tiếp tục nói chuyện trong nhiều giờ. ☊
2025 about foreign policy. ☊ Sau khi thảo luận về kinh tế, tổng thống tiếp tục nói về chính sách đối ngoại. ☊
2026 We need to change. We can't go on living like this. ☊ Chúng tôi cần thay đổi. Chúng tôi không thể tiếp tục sống như thế này được. ☊
2027 Don't bother locking the door. I'll be right back. ☊ Đừng mất công khoá cửa làm gì. Tôi sẽ quay lại ngay. ☊
2028 don't remember you lending me money. ☊ Tôi đã cho cậu mượn tiền mấy tháng trước. - Cậu chắc chứ? Tôi không nhớ là cậu đã cho tôi mượn tiền. ☊
2029 Did you remember to call your mother? — Oh no, I completely forgot. I'll call her tomorrow. ☊ Cậu có nhớ gọi cho mẹ cậu không? - Ôi không, tôi quên hoàn toàn. Mai tôi sẽ gọi cho bà ấy. ☊
2032 I tried to keep my eyes open, but I couldn't. ☊ Tôi đã cố gắng mở mắt nhưng tôi không làm được. ☊
2034 but they were all full. ☊ Chúng tôi đã không tìm được chỗ nào để ở. Chúng tôi đã thử mọi khách sạn trong thị trấn nhưng tất cả đều hết chỗ. ☊
2035 The photocopier doesn't seem to be working. — Try pressing the green button. ☊ Máy photocopy hình như không hoạt động. - Thử ấn nút màu xanh lá cây xem. ☊
2036 I need to get more exercise. > I need to start working out more. ☊ Tôi cần thực hành nhiều hơn. > Tôi cần bắt đầu làm ra nhiều thành phẩm hơn. ☊
2037 He needs to work harder if he wants to make progress. ☊ Anh ấy cần làm việc chăm hơn nếu anh ấy muốn tiến bộ. ☊
2038 My cellphone needs to be charged. > My cellphone needs charging. ☊ Điện thoại di động của tôi cần được nạp pile. > Điện thoại di động của tôi cần nạp pile. ☊
2039 Do you think my pants need to be washed? > Do you think my pants need washing? ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là quần của tôi cần được giặt không? > Cậu có nghĩ là quần của tôi cần giặt không? ☊
2040 They needed help to clean up after the party, so everybody helped clean up. ☊ Họ cần sự giúp đỡ để dọn dẹp sau bữa tiệc nên mọi người đã giúp dọn dẹp. ☊
2041 help me move this table? ☊ Tôi cần cậu giúp một tay dịch cái bàn này đi. > Cậu thấy cậu có thể giúp tôi một tay dich cái bàn này đi được không? ☊
2042 I don't like him, but he has a lot of problems. I can't help feeling sorry for him. ☊ Tôi không thích anh ấy nhưng anh ấy gặp nhiều chuyện quá. Tôi không thể không thấy thương anh ấy. ☊
2043 She tried to be serious, but she couldn't help laughing. ☊ Cô ấy cố gắng nghiêm túc nhưng cô ấy không nhịn được cười. ☊
2044 I'm sorry I'm so nervous. I can't help it. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi tôi lo lắng quá. Tôi không kìm được. ☊
2045 Do you like getting up early? > Do you like to get up early? ☊ Cậu có thích dậy sớm không? > Cậu có muốn dậy sớm không? ☊
I don't like to be kept waiting.'> 2048 I don't like to be kept waiting.'> I don't like being kept waiting. > I don't like to be kept waiting. I don't like to be kept waiting.'> ☊ Tôi không thích chờ đợi mãi. > Tôi không muốn phải chờ mãi. ☊
I don't like friends to call me at work.'> 2049 I don't like friends to call me at work.'> I don't like friends calling me at work. > I don't like friends to call me at work. I don't like friends to call me at work.'> ☊ Tôi không thích bạn bè gọi cho tôi khi làm việc. > Tôi không muốn bạn bè gọi cho tôi khi làm việc. ☊
2051 The o ce I worked at was horrible. I hated working there. ☊ Văn phòng chỗ tôi làm việc rất kinh khủng. Tôi ghét làm việc ở đó. ☊
2052 It's not my favorite job, but I like cleaning the kitchen as often as possible. ☊ Đấy không phải công việc tôi thích nhưng tôi thích dọn bếp thường xuyên nhất có thể. ☊
2053 I enjoy cleaning the kitchen. > I don't mind cleaning the kitchen. ☊ Tôi sẵn lòng dọn bếp. > Tôi không ngại dọn bếp. ☊
2056 Would you mind closing the door, please? — Not at all. ☊ Phiền cậu đóng giùm tôi cái cửa được không? - Không có gì. ☊
2057 It's too bad we didn't see Hideki when we were in Tokyo. I would have liked to have seen him again. ☊ Chán quá, chúng tôi đã không gặp được Hideki khi chúng tôi ở Tokyo. Tôi cũng muốn gặp lại anh ấy lắm. ☊
2058 We'd like to have gone on vacation, but we didn't have enough money. ☊ Tôi cũng muốn đi nghỉ lắm nhưng chúng tôi đã không có đủ tiền. ☊
2059 Poor Hanako! I would hate to have been in her position. ☊ Khổ thân Hanako? Tôi chẳng muốn ở vị trí của cô ấy đâu. ☊
2060 I'd love to have gone to the party, but it was impossible. ☊ Tôi cũng muốn đến bữa tiệc nhưng chuyện đó không thể được. ☊
2061 I prefer driving over traveling by train. > I prefer to drive rather than travel by train. ☊ Tôi thích lái xe hơn là đi tàu hoả. ☊
2062 Tamara prefers to live in the country rather than in the city. ☊ Tamara thích sống ở nông thôn hơn ở thành phố. ☊
2063 I'd rather stay at home tonight than go to the movies. ☊ Tôi thích ở nhà tối nay hơn là đi xem lm. > Tôi thích ở nhà tối nay hơn là đi xem lm. ☊
2064 I'm tired. I'd rather not go out tonight, if you don't mind. ☊ Tôi mệt. Tôi không muốn ra ngoài tối nay lắm, nếu cậu không ☊
2065 I'll x your car tomorrow. — I'd rather you did it today. ☊ Mai tôi sẽ sửa xe. - Tôi muốn cậu làm hôm nay hơn. ☊
2067 I'll tell them. ☊ Tôi có nên nói cho họ hay cậu thấy họ không biết thì hơn? - Không, tôi sẽ nói cho họ. ☊
2068 I'd rather you didn't tell anyone what I said. ☊ Tôi nghĩ cậu đừng nói với ai những gì tôi đã nói thì hơn. ☊
2069 I'd prefer to take a taxi rather than walk home. ☊ Tôi muốn bắt taxi hơn là đi bộ về nhà. ☊
2070 I'd prefer to go swimming rather than playing basketball. ☊ Tôi thích đi bơi hơn là đi chơi bóng rổ. ☊
2071 rather I told him? — No, I'll tell him. ☊ Cậu sẽ nói với Vladimir về chuyện đã xả ra hay cậu muốn tôi nói với anh ấy hơn? - Không, tôi sẽ nói. ☊
2072 EN Before going out, I called Jianwen. ☊ Trước khi ra ngoài tôi sẽ gọi cho Kiến Văn. ☊
2073 What did you do after nishing school? ☊ Cậu đã làm gì sau khi học xong? ☊
2076 She made herself sick by not eating properly. ☊ Cô ấy tự chuốc bệnh vào người nhờ việc ăn uống không đúng cách. ☊
2078 We ran ten (10) kilometers without stopping. ☊ Chúng tôi đã chạy mười kilometre không nghỉ. ☊
2079 It was a stupid thing to say. I said it without thinking. ☊ Nói ra điều đó thật ngu xuẩn. Tôi đã nói mà không suy nghĩ. ☊
2080 She needs to work without people disturbing her. ☊ Cô ấy cần làm việc mà không bị ai làm phiền. ☊
2081 about yours. ☊ Tôi có vấn đề của riêng tôi đã đủ rồi không cần lo thêm việc của cậu nữa. ☊
2082 Would you like to meet for lunch tomorrow? — Sure, let's do lunch. ☊ Mai cậu có muốn gặp nhau ăn trưa không? - Có, vậy bữa trưa nhé. ☊
2083 Are you looking forward to the weekend? — Yes, I am. ☊ Cậu đang mong cuối tuần phải không? - Đúng vậy. ☊
2084 Why don't you go out instead of sitting at home all the time? ☊ Sao cậu không ra ngoài mà cứ ngồi trong nhà cả ngày thế? ☊
2085 We got into the exhibition without having to wait in line. ☊ Chúng tôi vào được bên trong triển lãm mà không phải xếp hàng ☊
2087 Ramona lives alone. She's lived alone for fteen (15) years. It's not strange for her. ☊ Ramona sống một mình. Cô ấy đã sống một mình được mười lăm năm. Điều đó không lạ gì với cô ấy. ☊
2090 Our new apartment is on a very busy street. I expect we'll get used to the noise, but for now it's very annoying. ☊ Căn hộ mới của chúng tôi nằm trên một con phố rất đông đúc. Tôi hi vọng chúng tôi sẽ quen với tiếng ồn nhưng bây giờ nó rất khó chịu. ☊
2091 Jamaal has a new job. He has to get up much earlier now than before. He nds it di cult because he isn't used to getting up so early. ☊ Jamaal có công việc mới. Anh ấy phải dậy sớm hơn trước nhiều. Anh ấy thấy khó khăn vì anh ấy chưa quen với việc dậy sớm như thế. ☊
2092 Malika's husband is often away. She doesn't mind. She's used to him being away. ☊ Chồng của Malika thường xuyên đi vắng. Cô ấy không bận tâm. Cô ấy đã quen với việc anh ấy đi vắng. ☊
2096 We used to live in a small town, but now we live in Los Angeles. ☊ Chúng tôi từng sống ở một thị trấn nhỏ nhưng giờ chúng tôi sống ở Los Angeles. ☊
2099 You should apologize for not telling the truth. ☊ Cậu nên xin lỗi vì không nói thật. ☊
2101 They insisted on paying for dinner. ☊ Họ đòi trả tiền bữa tối. ☊
2103 I wouldn't dream of asking them for money. ☊ Có nằm mơ tôi cũng không bao giờ hỏi họ tiền. ☊
2104 He doesn't approve of swearing. ☊ Anh ấy không đồng ý việc chửi bậy. ☊
2106 Do you feel like going out tonight? ☊ Cậu có thích đi ra ngoài tối nay không? ☊
2109 They accused us of telling lies. ☊ Họ kết tội chúng tôi nói dối. ☊
2110 Nobody suspected the employee of being a spy. ☊ Không ai nghi nhân viên đó là gián điệp. ☊
2112 The noise keeps me from falling asleep. ☊ Tiếng ồn giúp tôi không ngủ gật. ☊
2113 The rain didn't stop us from enjoying our vacation. ☊ Mưa đã không cản trở chúng tôi tận hưởng kì nghỉ. ☊
2114 I forgot to thank them for helping me. ☊ Tôi quên không cảm ơn họ vì đã giúp tôi. ☊
2115 Please excuse me for not returning your call. ☊ Xin tha lỗi cho tôi vì đã không gọi lại cho cậu. ☊
2116 There's no point in having a car if you never use it. ☊ Có xe hơi chả được tích sự gì nếu cậu chả bao giờ dùng nó. ☊
2118 I live only a short walk from here, so it's not worth taking a taxi. ☊ Tôi sống cách đây chỉ một quãng ngắn đi bộ nên không cần phải bắt taxi. ☊
2120 Our ight was very early in the morning, so it wasn't worth going to bed. ☊ Chuyến bay của chúng tôi từ sáng sớm nên không cần phải đi ngủ. ☊
2121 What was the movie like? Was it worth seeing? ☊ Bộ lm như thế nào? Nó có đáng xem không? ☊
2122 stealing. ☊ Bọn trộm đã đột nhập vào nhà nhưng không có gì đáng trộm hết. ☊
2123 I had no trouble nding a place to live. ☊ Tôi không gặp khó khăn gì trong việc tìm chỗ ở. ☊
2124 Did you have any trouble getting a visa? ☊ Cậu lấy visa có rắc rối gì không? ☊
2125 People often have a lot of trouble reading my handwriting. ☊ Mọi người thường rất khó đọc được chữ viết tay của tôi. ☊
2126 I had trouble nding a place to live. > I had di culty nding a place to live. ☊ Tôi gặp khó khăn khi tìm chỗ ở. > Tôi gặp khó khăn khi tìm chỗ ở. ☊
2127 He spent hours trying to repair the clock. ☊ Anh ta mất nhiều giờ cố gắng sửa cái đồng hồ. ☊
2128 I waste a lot of time daydreaming. ☊ Tôi lãng phí nhiều thời gian mơ giữa ban ngày. ☊
2131 I have a problem remembering people's names. ☊ Tôi gặp vấn đề khi nhớ tên người ta. ☊
2132 You won't have any trouble getting a ticket for the game. ☊ Cậu sẽ không gặp rắc rối gì khi lấy vé chơi trò chơi. ☊
2133 I think you waste too much time watching television. ☊ Tôi nghĩ cậu lãng phí quá nhiều thời gian vào việc xem vô tuyến. ☊
2134 It's hard to nd a place to park downtown. ☊ Khó mà tìm chỗ đỗ xe ở trung tâm. ☊
2135 I get lonely if there's nobody to talk to. ☊ Tôi thấy cô đơn nếu không có ai để nói chuyện. ☊
2137 They gave us some money to buy some food. ☊ Họ đã đưa cho chúng tôi ít tiền để mua thức ăn. ☊
2138 Do you have much opportunity to practice your foreign language? ☊ Cậu có nhiều cơ hội thực hành ngoại ngữ không? ☊
2139 I need a few days to think about your proposal. ☊ Tôi cần một ít hôm để suy nghĩ về đề xuất của cậu. ☊
2140 Since there weren't any chairs for us to sit on, we had to sit on the floor. ☊ Vì không có ghế cho chúng tôi ngồi nên chúng tôi phải ngồi trên sàn. ☊
2141 I hurried so that I wouldn't be late. ☊ Tôi vội vã để không bị muộn. ☊
2142 Leave early so that you won't miss the bus. ☊ Đi sớm đi thì cậu sẽ không lỡ xe bus. ☊
2143 She's learning English so that she can study in Australia. ☊ Cô ấy đang học tiếng Anh để cô ấy có thể học ở Úc. ☊
2144 often. ☊ Họ đã chuyển tới thành phố để họ có thể gặp con họ thường xuyên hơn. ☊
2145 I put on warmer clothes so I wouldn't feel cold. ☊ Tôi đã mặc quần áo ấm để tôi không thấy lạnh. ☊
2146 I left Kenji my phone number so he'd be able to contact me. ☊ Tôi đã để lại cho Kenji số điện thoại của tôi để anh ấy có thể liên lạc với tôi. ☊
2147 We whispered so that nobody could hear our conversation. ☊ Chúng tôi đã nói thầm để không ai có thể nghe thấy cuộc trao đổi của chúng tôi. ☊
2148 Please arrive early so that we'll be able to start the meeting on time. ☊ Làm ơn đến sớm để chúng ta có thể bắt đầu cuộc họp đúng giờ. ☊
2149 Sanjit locked the door so that he wouldn't be disturbed. ☊ Sanjit đã khoá cửa để không bị ai làm phiền. ☊
Do you think this water is safe to drink?'> 2151 Do you think this water is safe to drink?'> Do you think it's safe to drink this water? > Do you think this water is safe to drink? Do you think this water is safe to drink?'> ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là uống nước này an toàn không? > Cậu có nghĩ là nước này an toàn để uống không? ☊
2152 were impossible to answer. ☊ Không thể trả lời được các câu hỏi trong kì thi. > Họ không thể trả lời được các câu hỏi trong kì thi. ☊
2154 This is a di cult question for me to answer. ☊ Đây là một câu hỏi khó để tôi trả lời. ☊
2159 Was Adrian surprised to see you? ☊ Adrian có ngạc nhiên khi gặp cậu không? ☊
2164 Anastasia's a very good student. She's bound to pass the exam. ☊ Anatasia là một học sinh rất giỏi. Cô ấy chắc chắn sẽ qua kì thi. ☊
2167 That chair is not safe to stand on. ☊ Cái ghế đấy đứng lên không an toàn. ☊
2173 I don't like dogs. I'm always afraid of getting bitten. ☊ Tôi không thích chó. Tôi luôn sợ bị cắn. ☊
2174 bitten. ☊ Tôi sợ hãi khi đi gần con chó vì tôi sợ bị cắn. ☊
2175 Let me know if you're interested in joining the club. ☊ Cho tôi biết cậu có thích tham gia vào câu lạc bộ không? ☊
2176 I tried to sell my car, but nobody was interested in buying it. ☊ Tôi đã cố bán cái xe hơi nhưng không ai thích mua nó. ☊
2177 hand, was surprised to hear it. ☊ Tôi hứng thú khi nghe tin Arturo đã thôi việc. - Tôi thì ngược lại, tôi ngạc nhiên khi nghe tin đó. ☊
2178 Ask Anna for her opinion. I'd be interested to know what she thinks. ☊ Hỏi ý kiến Anna xem. Tôi sẽ thích thú khi biết được cô ấy nghĩ gì. ☊
2181 I'm sorry to call you so late, but I need to ask you something. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi vì gọi cậu muộn thế nhưng tôi cần hỏi cậu một số thứ. ☊
I'm sorry I shouted at you yesterday.'> 2182 I'm sorry I shouted at you yesterday.'> I'm sorry for shouting at you yesterday. > I'm sorry I shouted at you yesterday. I'm sorry I shouted at you yesterday.'> ☊ Tôi xin lỗi vì hôm qua đã quát cậu. ☊
2183 from leaving the building. ☊ Chúng tôi không được phép rời khỏi toà nhà. > Chúng tôi bị ngăn không cho ra khỏi toà nhà. ☊
2184 Daisuke failed to solve the problem, whereas Aiko succeeded in solving the problem. ☊ Daisuke đã không giải được bài toán trong khi Aiko đã giải thành công bài toán. ☊
2185 Fabio promised to buy me lunch. > Fabio insisted on buying me lunch. ☊ Fabio đã hứa mua cho tôi bữa trưa. > Fabio đòi mua cho tôi bữa trưa. ☊
2186 I saw Donna get into her car and drive away. ☊ Tôi đã thấy Donna vào xe hơi của cô ấy và lái xe đi. ☊
2188 I saw him fall o his bike. ☊ Tôi đã thấy anh ấy ngã khỏi xe đạp. ☊
2189 Did you see the accident happen? ☊ Cậu có thấy vụ tai nạn xảy ra không? ☊
2190 I saw him walking along the street. ☊ Tôi đã thấy anh ấy đi bộ trên phố. ☊
2191 I didn't hear you come in. ☊ Tôi đã không nghe thấy tiếng cậu đi vào đây. ☊
2193 Did you notice anyone go out? ☊ Cậu có để ý thấy ai ra ngoài không? ☊
2196 Can you smell something burning? ☊ Cậu có ngửi thấy gì đang cháy không? ☊
2197 I found Franz in my room reading my email. ☊ Tôi thấy Franz trong phòng tôi đọc thư điện tử của tôi. ☊
2200 Heidi hurt her knee playing volleyball. ☊ Heidi bị đau đầu gối khi chơi bóng chuyền. ☊
2202 A man ran out of the house shouting. ☊ Một người đàn ông đã la hét chạy ra khỏi ngôi nhà. ☊
2203 Do something! Don't just stand there doing nothing. ☊ Làm gì đi chứ! Đừng có đứng đó mà không làm gì. ☊
2204 Did you cut yourself shaving? ☊ Cậu có tự mình cạo không? ☊
2206 Having nally found a hotel, we looked for some place to have dinner. ☊ Mãi cũng tìm xong khách sạn, chúng tôi đi tìm chỗ đó ăn tối. ☊
2208 Taking a key out of his pocket, he unlocked the door. ☊ Rút chìa khoá ra khỏi ví, anh ấy mở cái cửa. ☊
2210 Being unemployed means he doesn't have much money. ☊ Bị thất nghiệp khiến anh ấy không có nhiều tiền. ☊
2211 places. ☊ Không có xe hơi có thể khiến cho việc đi lại một số nơi trở nên khó khăn. ☊
2212 Having already seen the movie twice, I didn't want to go again with my friends. ☊ Xem bộ lm được hai lần rồi, tôi không đi xem lại với bạn tôi nữa. ☊
2213 Not being able to speak the local language meant that I had trouble communicating. ☊ Không nói được tiếng địa phương khiến tôi khó giao tiếp. ☊
2214 Being a vegetarian, Mitsuko doesn't eat any kind of meat. ☊ Là người ăn chay, Mitsuko không ăn bất cứ loại thịt nào. ☊
2216 don't like it. ☊ Toà thị chính mới không đẹp lắm. Hầu hết mọi người không thích nó. ☊
2218 Do the police know the cause of the explosion? ☊ Cảnh sát có biết nguyên nhân vụ nổ không? ☊
2219 The police are looking for the stolen car. ☊ Cảnh sát đang tìm kiếm chiếc xe hơi bị mất cắp. ☊
2220 I need my glasses, but I can't nd them. ☊ Tôi cần kính nhưng tôi không tìm thấy nó đâu. ☊
2221 I'm going to buy some new jeans today. ☊ Hôm nay tôi định đi mua một cái quần bò mới. ☊
2222 Did you hear a noise just now? ☊ Cậu có nghe thấy tiếng ồn vừa rồi không? ☊
2223 I can't work here. There's too much noise. ☊ Tôi không thể làm ở đây. Có quá nhiều tiếng ồn. ☊
2226 You can stay with us. We have a spare room. ☊ Cậu có thể ở với chúng tôi. Chúng tôi có một phòng trống. ☊
2227 You can't sit here. There isn't any room. ☊ Cậu không thể ngồi đây. Không có phòng nào cả. ☊
2229 They o ered me the job because I had a lot of experience. ☊ Họ nhận tôi làm việc vì tôi có nhiều kinh nghiệm. ☊
2231 Enjoy your vacation. I hope you have good weather. ☊ Tận hưởng kì nghỉ cảu cậu đi. Tôi hi vọng cậu gặp thời tiết tốt. ☊
2233 Let me know if you need more information. ☊ Cho tôi biết nếu cậu cần thêm thông tin. ☊
2235 They spend a lot of money on travel. ☊ Họ tốn nhiều tiền đi du lịch. ☊
It's nice weather today.'> 2237 It's nice weather today.'> It's a nice day today. > It's nice weather today. It's nice weather today.'> ☊ Hôm nay trời đẹp. > Hôm nay thời tiết đẹp. ☊
2243 He got a university degree. ☊ Anh ấy đã có bằng đại học. ☊
2244 He was an NYU student. ☊ Anh ấy từng là sinh viên trường Đại học New York. ☊
2246 I don't think Marco will get the job, because he doesn't have enough experience. ☊ Tôi không nghĩ Marco sẽ được nhận vào việc bởi vì anh ấy không có đủ kinh nghiệm. ☊
2247 Can I talk to you? I need some advice. ☊ Tôi nói chuyện với cậu được không? Tôi cần ít lời khuyên. ☊
2248 I'd like some information about hotels in Paris. ☊ Tôi muốn một số thông tin về các khách sạn ở Paris. ☊
2251 Today I learned twenty (20) new vocabulary words. ☊ Tôi nay tôi học được hai mươi từ mới. ☊
2255 I'm going to open a window to get some fresh air. ☊ Tôi định mở cửa sổ để có không khí. ☊
2256 I'd like to give you some advice before you go o to college. ☊ Tôi muốn cho cậu ít lời khuyên trước khi rời đại học. ☊
2257 The tour guide gave us some information about the city. ☊ Hướng dẫn viên du lịch đã cho chúng tôi vài thông tin về thành ☊
2258 We've had wonderful weather this last month. ☊ Chúng ta đã gặp thời tiết tuyệt với tháng vừa qua. ☊
2259 Some children learn very quickly. ☊ Một số đứa trẻ học rất nhanh. ☊
2260 country will be dry. ☊ Mau sẽ có mưa một số nơi nhưng phần lớn cả nước sẽ khô ráo. ☊
2261 I have to go to the bank today. — Is there a bank near here? ☊ Hôm nay tôi phải ra ngân hàng. - Có ngân hàng gần đây không? ☊
2262 I don't like going to the dentist. — My sister's a dentist. ☊ Tôi không thích đi khám nha sĩ. - Em gái tôi là một nha sĩ. ☊
2270 We must do more to protect the environment. ☊ Chúng ta phải làm nhiều hơn để bảo vệ môi trường. ☊
2274 When I nish high school, I want to go to college. ☊ Khi tôi học phổ thông trung học xong tôi muốn vào đại học. ☊
2276 I was in class for ve (5) hours today. ☊ Hôm nay tôi ở lớp năm tiếng đồng hồ. ☊
2277 Who's the youngest student in the class? ☊ Ai là học sinh ít tuổi nhất trong lớp? ☊
2279 The economy was bad, so a lot of people were out of work. ☊ Kinh tế khi ấy tồi tệ nên nhiều người không có việc làm. ☊
2280 Do you like strong black co ee? ☊ Cậu có thích cà phê đen mạnh không? ☊
2281 Did you like the co ee we had after dinner last night? ☊ Cậu có thích thứ cà phê chúng ta uống sau bữa tối hôm qua không? ☊
2283 A vegetarian is someone who doesn't eat meat. ☊ Người ăn chay là người không ăn thịt. ☊
2284 Do you know the people who live next door? ☊ Cậu có biết những người sống ở nhà kế bên không? ☊
2285 History is the study of the past. ☊ Lịch sử là môn học về quá khứ. ☊
2286 The water in the pool didn't look clean, so we didn't go swimming. ☊ Nước dưới bể bơi trông không sạch nên chúng tôi không đi bơi. ☊
2287 You need patience to teach young children. ☊ Cậu cần sự bình tĩnh để dạy bọn trẻ nhỏ. ☊
2288 long. ☊ Paolo và Giuliana đã cưới nhau nhưng hôn nhân không kéo dài lâu lắm. ☊
2289 A paci st is a person who is against war. ☊ Người yêu hoà bình là người phản đối chiến tranh. ☊
2290 Do you think the rich should pay higher taxes? ☊ Cậu có nghĩ rằng người giàu nên đóng thuế cao hơn không? ☊
2291 the homeless. ☊ Chính phủ đã hứa là sẽ cung cấp nhiều tiền hơn để giúp đỡ người vô gia cư. ☊
2292 The French are famous for their food. ☊ Người Pháp nổi tiếng vì thức ăn của họ. ☊
2295 the unemployed. ☊ Cuộc sống sẽ suôn sẻ nếu cậu có việc làm nhưng mọi việc không dễ dàng như vậy đối với người thất nghiệp. ☊
2296 It is said that Robin Hood took money from the rich and gave it to the poor. ☊ Người ta nói Robin Hood lấy tiền từ người giàu rồi đưa chúng cho người nghèo. ☊
2315 UCLA is in L.A. ☊ Đại học California Los Angeles nằm ở bang Los Angeles. ☊
2320 The bicycle and the car are means of transportation. ☊ Xe đạp và xe hơi là những phương tiện giao thông. ☊
2321 week. ☊ Cảnh sát muốn phỏng vấn hai người đàn ông về vụ cướp tuần trước. ☊
2322 Fortunately, the news wasn't as bad as we expected. ☊ May mắn là tin không xấu nhưng chúng ta tưởng. ☊
2323 Do the police know how the accident happened? ☊ Cảnh sát có biết vụ tai nạn đã diễn ra như thế nào không? ☊
I need more than six (6) euros. Six euros isn't enough.'> 2324 I need more than six (6) euros. Six euros isn't enough.'> I need more than ten (10) dollars. Ten dollars isn't enough. > I need more than six (6) euros. Six euros isn't enough. I need more than six (6) euros. Six euros isn't enough.'> ☊ Tôi cần nhiều hơn mười dollar. Mười dollar không đủ. ☊
2325 Do you think two (2) days is enough time to visit New York? ☊ Cậu có nghĩ hai ngày là đủ để tham quan New York không? ☊
2326 Problems concerning health are health problems. ☊ Các vấn đề liên quan đến sức khoẻ là các vấn đề sức khoẻ. ☊
I don't like hot weather. Thirty-two (32) degrees is too hot for me.'> 2327 I don't like hot weather. Thirty-two (32) degrees is too hot for me.'> I don't like hot weather. Ninety degrees is too hot for me. > I don't like hot weather. Thirty-two (32) degrees is too hot for me. I don't like hot weather. Thirty-two (32) degrees is too hot for me.'> ☊ Tôi không thích thời tiết nóng. Chín mươi độ là quá nóng với tôi. ☊
2328 Chocolate made from milk is milk chocolate. ☊ Chocolat làm từ sữa là chocolat sữa. ☊
2334 A course that lasts twelve (12) weeks is a twelve-week course. ☊ Một khoá học mà kéo dài mười hai tuần là một khoá học mười hai tuần. ☊
2336 A question that has two (2) parts is a two-part question. ☊ Một câu hỏi mà có hai phần là câu hỏi hai phần. ☊
2337 meeting has been canceled. ☊ Cuộc họp ngày mai đã bị huỷ. > Cuộc họp ngày mai đã bị huỷ. ☊
2340 I bought enough groceries at the supermarket last night for a week. > I bought a week's worth of groceries last night. ☊ Tối qua tôi đã mua đủ thực phẩm ở siêu thị cho một tuần. > Tối qua tôi đã mua thực phẩm cần cho một tuần. ☊
2342 I don't want you to pay for me. I'll pay for myself. ☊ Tôi không muốn cậu trả hộ tôi. Tôi sẽ tự trả. ☊
2343 Do you talk to yourself sometimes? ☊ Cậu có thỉnh thoảng tự nói chuyện với bản thân không? ☊
2344 It's not our fault. You can't blame us. ☊ Đấy không phải lỗi của chúng tôi. Cậu không thể đổ lỗi cho chúng tôi. ☊
2346 I feel nervous. I can't relax. ☊ Tôi thấy lo. Tôi không thư giãn được. ☊
They don't like one another.'> 2351 They don't like one another.'> Kasumi and Linda don't like each other. > They don't like one another. They don't like one another.'> ☊ Kasumi và Linda không ưa nhau. > Họ không ưa nhau. ☊
2352 near one another? ☊ Cậu và Henrik có sống gần nhau không? > Hai cậu có sống gần nhau không? ☊
2353 I'm not going to do your work for you. You can do it yourself. ☊ Tôi sẽ không đi làm hộ cậu việc của cậu. Cậu có thể tự làm. ☊
2354 The movie itself wasn't very good, but I loved the music. ☊ Bản thân bộ lm thì không hay lắm nhưng tôi thích phần nhạc. ☊
2355 Even Magda herself doesn't think she'll get the new job. ☊ Magda thậm chí tự mình cũng không nghĩ là cô ấy sẽ có công ☊
2356 She climbed out of the swimming pool and dried herself o with a towel. ☊ Cô ấy trèo ra khỏi bể bơi và tự lau khô bằng khăn tắm. ☊
2357 I tried to study, but I couldn't concentrate. ☊ Tôi đã cố học nhưng tôi không tập trung được. ☊
2359 relax? ☊ Cậu luôn vội vã. Sao cậu không ngồi xuống và nghỉ ngơi? ☊
2360 Some people are very sel sh. They think only of themselves. ☊ Một số người rất ích kỉ. Họ chỉ nghĩ đến mình họ. ☊
2361 ourselves out. ☊ Chúng tôi đã không thể vào được nhà vì chúng tôi đã tự khoá mình ở ngoài. ☊
2362 They're not speaking to each other anymore. ☊ Họ sẽ không nói chuyện với nhau nữa. ☊
2363 We'd never met before, so we introduced ourselves to one another. ☊ Chúng tôi chưa từng gặp nhay trước đó nên chúng tôi đã tự giới thiệu cho nhau, ☊
2368 She's living by herself. ☊ Chị tôi đã tốt nghiệp đại học và đang sống ở nhà riêng. > Cô ấy đang ở riêng. ☊
2369 I don't want to share a room with anybody. I want my own room. ☊ Tôi không muốn chung phòng với ai. Tôi muốn phòng của riêng tôi. ☊
2370 It's a shame that the apartment doesn't have its own parking space. ☊ Thật xấu hổ khi căn hộ không có chỗ đỗ xe riêng. ☊
2371 own? ☊ Tại sao cậu muốn mượn xe hơi của tôi? Tại sao cậu không dùng chính xe của cậu. ☊
2372 I'd like to have a garden so that I could grow my own vegetables. ☊ Tôi muốn có vườn để tôi có thể tự trồng rau cho riêng tôi. ☊
2375 Student drivers are not allowed to drive by themselves. ☊ Những người lái xe cho học sinh không được phép tự lái xe cho mình. ☊
2377 the cost of living. ☊ Mọi thứ giờ đắt hơn. Có một sự tăng mạnh trong phí sinh hoạt. ☊
2378 EN I wasn't expecting them to come. It was a complete surprise. ☊ Tôi không nghĩ là họ tới. Đó là một sự bất ngờ toàn tập. ☊
2380 check. ☊ Tối nay có máy bay đi Madrid không? - Có thể có, để tôi xem. ☊
2381 If people drove more carefully, there wouldn't be so many accidents. ☊ Nếu mọi người lái xe chịu cẩn thận thì sẽ không có nhiều tai nạn đến thế. ☊
2384 tra c. ☊ Họ sống trên một con phố lớn nên chắc chắn có nhiều tiếng ồn của xe cộ. ☊
2387 After the lecture, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. ☊ Sau bài giảng sẽ có cơ hội để đặt câu hỏi. ☊
2388 I like the place where I live, but it'd be nicer to live by the ocean. ☊ Tôi thích nơi tôi sống nhưng sống ở gần đại dương sẽ tuyệt hơn. ☊
2389 I was told that there'd be someone to meet me at the airport, but there wasn't. ☊ Tôi đã được bảo là có người gặp tôi ở sân bay nhưng không có ao cả. ☊
2390 She went out without any money. ☊ Cô ấy đã ra ngoài mà không mang tiền. ☊
2391 He refused to eat anything. ☊ Anh ấy từ chối không ăn gì. ☊
2392 Hardly anybody passed the examination. ☊ Hầu như không có ai qua kì thi. ☊
2393 If anyone has any questions, I'll be glad to answer them. ☊ Nếu có ai có câu hỏi gì thi tôi rất sẵn lòng trả lời. ☊
2394 Let me know if you need anything. ☊ Hãy cho tôi biết nếu cậu có cần gì. ☊
2398 We had to walk home because there was no bus. ☊ Chúng tôi đã phải đi bộ về nhà vì không có xe bus. ☊
2399 She'll have no di culty nding a job. ☊ Cô ấy sẽ không khó tìm thấy việc làm. ☊
2400 There were no stores open. ☊ Không có cửa hàng nào mở cửa. ☊
2401 All the tickets have been sold. There are none left. ☊ Tất cả vá đã được bán. Không còn sót vé nào. ☊
2402 This money is all yours. None of it is mine. ☊ Tiền này là của cậu tất. Không có tí nào của tôi. ☊
2403 None of the stores were open. ☊ Không có cửa hàng nào mở cửa. ☊
2404 The house is empty. There's no one living there. ☊ Căn nhà trống không. Không có ai sống ở đấy. ☊
2405 We had nothing to eat. ☊ Chúng tôi đã không có gì để ăn. ☊
2406 Herman didn't tell anyone about his plans. ☊ Herman đã không nói với ai về kế hoạch của anh ấy. ☊
2407 No one did what I asked them to do, did they? ☊ Không ai làm những gì tôi bảo họ có đúng không? ☊
2408 The accident looked serious, but fortunately nobody was injured. ☊ Vụ tai nạn trông có vẻ nghiêm trọng nhưng may mắn là không ai bị thương. ☊
2410 We didn't spend much money. ☊ Chúng tôi đã không tiêu nhiều tiền. ☊
2411 There's no need to hurry. We've got plenty of time. ☊ Không cần phải vội. Chúng ta có nhiều thời gian. ☊
2412 here. ☊ Không có nhiều khác du lịch ở đây. > Không có nhiều khác du lịch ở đây. ☊
2413 Monika's very busy with her job. She has little time for other things. ☊ Monika rất bận rộn với công việc. Cô ấy có ít thời gian cho chuyện khác. ☊
2415 train comes. ☊ Chúng ta kiếm gì đó uống đi. Chúng ta có một ít thời gian trước khi tàu đến. ☊
2416 him. ☊ Anh ấy nói tiếng Anh ít nên khó mà giao tiếp với anh ấy. ☊
2417 We have only a little time left. ☊ Chúng tôi chỉ còn một ít thời gian. ☊
2419 I can't give you a decision yet. I need more time to think about it. ☊ Tôi chưa thể đưa anh quyết định được. Tôi cần thêm thời gian để suy nghĩ về nó. ☊
2421 I don't go out very often. I stay home most days. ☊ Tôi không ra ngoài thường xuyên lắm. Tôi ở nhà gần như hàng ngày. ☊
2422 Some people learn languages more easily than others. ☊ Một số người học các ngôn ngữ dễ dàng hơn những người khác. ☊
2423 Some of the people I work with are not very friendly. ☊ Một số người tôi làm việc cùng không thân thiện lắm. ☊
2424 Have you read any of these books? ☊ Cậu đã đọc quyển nào trong chỗ sách này chưa? ☊
2425 I was sick yesterday, so I spent most of the day in bed. ☊ Hôm qua tôi ốm nên tôi mất gần như cả ngày nằm trên giường. ☊
2426 EN All the owers in this garden are beautiful. ☊ Tất cả hoa trong khu vườn này đều đẹp. ☊
2428 Do any of you want to go to a party tonight? ☊ Có cái trong các cậu muốn tới bữa tiệc tối nay không? ☊
2430 When she got married, she kept it a secret. She didn't tell any of her friends. ☊ Khi cô ấy kết hôn, cô ấy giữ một bí mật. Cô ấy không nói với ai trong số bạn bè của cô ấy. ☊
2431 Deepak and I have very di erent ideas. I don't agree with many of his opinions. ☊ Deepak và tôi có ý kiến khác nhau. Tôi không đồng ý vớ nhiều ý kiến của anh ấy. ☊
2432 Not all the tourists in the group were Spanish. Some of them were French. ☊ Không phải tất cả khách du lịch trong đoàn đều là người Tây Ban Nha. Một vài trong số họ là người Pháp. ☊
2433 I watched most of the movie, but not all of it. ☊ Tôi xem hầu hết bộ lm nhưng không phải toàn bộ. ☊
2434 to help me. ☊ Tôi đã hỏi vài người về đường đi nhưng không ai trong số họ giúp tôi được. ☊
2436 Neither restaurant is expensive. > Neither of the restaurants we went to was expensive. ☊ Cả hai nhà hàng này đều không đắt. > Cả hai nhà hàng mà chúng tôi đến đều không đắt. ☊
2437 We can go to either restaurant. I don't care. ☊ Chúng tôi có thể đi một trong hai nhà hàng. Tôi không quan tâm. ☊
2439 knew. ☊ Tôi đã hỏi hai người về đường đến gare nhưng cả hai đều không biết. ☊
2441 Neither of them want to have children. ☊ Cả hai người họ đều không muốn có con. ☊
2442 I couldn't decide which of the two (2) shirts to buy. I liked both. ☊ Tôi không quyết định được trong hai cái áo thì mua cái nào. Tôi thích cả hai. ☊
2444 She said she would contact me, but she neither wrote nor called. ☊ Cô ấy nói cô ấy sẽ liên hệ với tôi nhưng cô ấy không viết thư hay gọi điện gì cả. ☊
2445 Either you apologize, or I'll never speak to you again. ☊ Một trong hai cậu xin lỗi không thì tôi sẽ không bao giờ nói chuyện với các cậu nữa. ☊
2450 go wrong went wrong. ☊ Kì nghỉ của chúng ta đúng là một thảm hoạ. Thứ gì hỏng được cũng hỏng hết. ☊
2451 All I've eaten today is a sandwich. ☊ Toàn bộ những gì tôi đã ăn hôm nay là một cái bánh mì kẹp. ☊
2452 EN Did you read the whole book? ☊ Cậu có đọc toàn bộ quyển sách không? ☊
2455 When we were on vacation, we went to the beach every day. ☊ Hồi chúng tôi đi nghỉ, chúng tôi ngày nào cũng ra bãi biển. ☊
2457 We don't see each other very often. About every six (6) months. ☊ Chúng tôi không gặp nhau thường xuyên lắm. Khoảng sáu tháng một lần. ☊
2459 He didn't say a word all night long. ☊ Anh ấy không nói câu nào suốt cả đêm. ☊
2461 They never go out. They're at home all the time. ☊ Họ chưa ra ngoài bao giờ. Họ suốt ngày ở nhà. ☊
2464 None of the rooms was the same. Each was di erent. ☊ Không có phòng nào giống nhau. Mỗi phòng một khác. ☊
2467 The students were each given a book. ☊ Các học sinh được đưa cho mỗi người một quyển sách. ☊
2468 There's a train to the city every hour. ☊ Có một chuyến tàu tới thành phố mỗi giờ. ☊
2469 Seat belts in cars save lives. Each driver should wear one. ☊ Dây an toàn ở xe hơi bảo vệ mạng sống. Mỗi lái xe nên đeo một cái. ☊
2470 Write your answer to each question on a separate sheet of paper. ☊ Viết câu trả lời cho mỗi câu hỏi lên một tờ giấy riêng. ☊
2474 I don't like stories that have unhappy endings. ☊ Tôi không thích những chuyện kết thúc không có hậu. ☊
2475 The printer that broke down is working again now. ☊ Máy in bị hỏng nay đã hoạt động trở lại rồi. ☊
2479 The shuttle that goes to the airport runs every half hour. ☊ Xe bus con thoi mà chạy đến sân bay chạy nửa tiếng một lần. ☊
2480 A mystery is something that cannot be explained. ☊ Một điều huyền bí là một thứ không thể giải thích được. ☊
2489 keys you lost? ☊ Cậu tìm thấy chìa khoá mà cậu làm mất chưa? > Cậu tìm thấy chìa khoá cậu làm mất chưa? ☊
The dress that she bought doesn't t her very well.'> 2490 The dress that she bought doesn't t her very well.'> The dress that Yuliana bought doesn't t her very well. > The dress that she bought doesn't t her very well. The dress that she bought doesn't t her very well.'> ☊ Bộ áo váy mà Yuliana mua không vừa với cô ấy lắm. > Bộ áo váy Yuliana mua không vừa với cô ấy lắm. ☊
2491 Are these the books that you were looking for? > Are these the books you were looking for? ☊ Đây có phải chỗ sách mà cậu đang tìm không? > Đây có phải chỗ sách cậu đang tìm không? ☊
2494 Everything that they said was true. > Everything they said was true. ☊ Mọi thứ mà họ nói đều đúng. > Mọi thứ họ nói đều đúng. ☊
2496 Did you hear the things that they said? > Did you hear what they said? ☊ Cậu có nghe thấy những gì mà họ nói không? > Cậu có nghe thấy những gì họ nói không? ☊
2501 You stayed at a hotel. Pavel recommended it to you. > We stayed at a hotel that Pavel recommended to us. ☊ Bạn đã ở một khách sạn. Pavel đã giới thiệu nó cho bạn. > Chúng tôi đã ở một khách sạn mà Pavel giới thiệu cho chúng tôi. ☊
2504 I didn't get the job I applied for. ☊ Tôi đã không được nhận vào công việc tôi đã nộp đơn xin. ☊
2507 They give their children everything they want. ☊ Họ đưa cho con họ mọi thứ chúng muốn. ☊
2508 Tell me what you want, and I'll try to get it for you. ☊ Nói với tôi cậu cần gì và tôi sẽ cố lấy nó cho cậu. ☊
2509 Why do you blame me for everything that goes wrong? ☊ Tại sao cái gì hỏng cậu cũng đổ lỗi cho tôi? ☊
2510 A widow is a woman whose husband has already passed away. ☊ Quả phụ là người phụ nữ mà có chồng đã qua đời. ☊
2512 I met someone whose brother I went to school with. ☊ Tôi đã gặp một người mà anh trai người đó từng học cùng tôi. ☊
2519 Do you remember the day we went to the zoo? ☊ Cậu có nhớ cái ngày chúng ta đi vườn thú không? ☊
2520 The reason I'm calling you is to ask your advice. ☊ Lí do tôi đang gọi cho cậu là muốn xin cậu lời khuyên. ☊
2521 A cemetery is a place where people are buried. ☊ Nghĩa trang là nơi người ta được chôn cất. ☊
2523 Do you know anyone who speaks French and Italian? ☊ Cậu có biết ai nói được tiếng Pháp và tiếng Ý không? ☊
2526 This morning I met somebody I hadn't seen in ages. ☊ Sáng nay tôi gặp một người tôi lâu lắm rồi không gặp. ☊
2527 The population of London, which was once the largest city in the world, is now decreasing. ☊ Dân số của London, nơi từng là thành phố lớn nhất thế giới, ngày nay đang giảm xuống. ☊
2530 The doctor who examined me couldn't nd anything wrong. ☊ Vị bác sĩ khám cho tôi không tìm thấy được vấn đề gì. ☊
2531 provides us with heat and light. ☊ Mặt trời, một trong hàng triệu ngôi sao trong vũ trụ, cung cấp cho chúng ta nhiệt và anh sáng. ☊
2532 Mr. Lopez, whom I spoke with at the meeting, is very interested in our plan. ☊ Ông Lopez, người tôi đã nói chuyện còng tại buổi họp, rất hứng thú với kế hoạch của cậu. ☊
2533 Fortunately, we had a map that we would have gotten lost without. ☊ May thay, chúng tôi đã có cái bản đồ mà không có nó là chúng tôi sẽ lạc. ☊
2535 Ten people applied for the job, none of whom were suitable. ☊ Mười người đã nộp đơn xin việc mà không một ai phù hợp. ☊
2538 The company has a new business plan, the aim of which is to save money. ☊ Công ti có một kế hoạch làm ăn mới mà mục đích của nó là tiết kiệm tiền. ☊
2539 her. ☊ Di Quyên không có điện thoại gây khó khăn cho việc liên lạc với cô ấy. ☊
2544 The police never found the money stolen in the robbery. ☊ Cảnh sát không bao giờ tìm thấy số tiền bị mất trong vụ trộm. ☊
2545 Most of the goods made in this factory are exported. ☊ Hầu hết hàng hoá sản xuất ở nhà máy này được xuất khẩu. ☊
2546 There are only a few chocolates left. ☊ Chỉ còn một ít chocolat để lại. ☊
2547 I didn't talk much to the man sitting next to me on the plane. ☊ Tôi đã không nói chuyện nhiều với người đàn ông ngồi cạnh tôi trên máy bay. ☊
2548 The taxi taking us to the airport broke down. ☊ Chiếc taxi đưa chúng tôi đến sân bay đã bị hỏng. ☊
2551 reasonable. ☊ Hầu hết gợi ý được đưa ra tại buổi họp không hợp lí lắm. ☊
2553 I don't have anything to do. I'm bored. ☊ Tôi không có việc gì để làm. Tôi đang chán. ☊
2554 didn't understand it. ☊ Giải thích của giáo viên rất khó hiểu. Hầu hết học sinh không hiểu nó. ☊
2556 late. ☊ Cậu không cần phải khó chịu vì tôi chỉ muộn có ít phút. ☊
2559 talking, and he never says anything interesting. ☊ Anh ấy là một trong những người tẻ nhạt nhất mà tôi từng gặp. Anh ấy không bao giờ ngừng nói và anh ấy không bao giờ nói được thứ gì thú vị. ☊
2561 The dinner smells good. ☊ Bữa tối có mùi thơm phức. ☊
2562 This milk tastes a little strange. ☊ Sữa này vị hơi lạ. ☊
2563 I can't eat this. I just tried it and it tastes awful! ☊ Tôi không ăn được nó. Tôi chỉ thử nó và vị nó rất ghê. ☊
2565 There's no point in doing a job if you don't do it properly. ☊ Chẳng có tích sự gì khi làm một việc nếu mà cậu không làm nó ☊
2566 They'll be away for the next few weeks. ☊ Họ sẽ đi vắng trong ít tuần tới. ☊
2568 We didn't go out because it was raining heavily. ☊ Chúng tôi đã không ra ngoài vì trời mưa to. ☊
2569 very uent. ☊ Cho dù Rosetta vẫn mắc lỗi nhưng tiếng Anh của cô ấy vẫn rất nhuần nhuyễn. ☊
2571 We know how to learn languages incredibly quickly. ☊ Chúng tôi biết làm sao để học ngôn ngữ nhanh đến khó tin. ☊
2573 The conference was badly organized. ☊ Buổi hội nghị được tổ chức tệ hại. ☊
2574 The movie was unnecessarily long. It could have been much shorter. ☊ Bộ lm dài không cần thiết. Nó lẽ ra phải ngắn hơn nhiều. ☊
2576 Elisa has a lot of responsibility in her job, but she isn't very well paid. ☊ Elisa có nhiều trách nhiệm trong công việc nhưng cô ấy không được trả lương tốt. ☊
2577 You're speaking too quietly, I can hardly hear you. ☊ Cậu nói nhỏ quá, tôi gần như không nghe được cậu nói. ☊
2578 You've hardly changed! ☊ Cậu bây giờ trông vẫn như cách đây mười lăm năm. Cậu gần như không thay đổi. ☊
2579 Our new boss is not very popular. Hardly anyone likes her. ☊ Bà chủ mới của chúng ta không được lòng lắm. Gần như chẳng có ai ưa bà ấy. ☊
2580 It was very crowded in the room. There was hardly anywhere to sit. ☊ Phòng này rất đông. Gần như chẳng có chỗ nào để ngồi. ☊
2581 anywhere to go for fun. ☊ Tôi ghét thị trấn này. Gần như chẳng có gì để làm và chẳng có nơi nào để chơi. ☊
2583 They are so nice. > They are such nice people. ☊ Họ khá là tốt. > Họ những người khá là tốt. ☊
2584 come home. ☊ Chúng tôi đã có kì nghỉ tuyệt vời đến nỗi chúng tôi không muốn về nhà. ☊
2587 I haven't seen her for such a long time. ☊ Tôi đã không gặp cô ấy được một thời gian khá dài. ☊
2588 I didn't know it was such a long way. ☊ Tôi không biết đường dài đến thế. ☊
2589 You're lazy. You don't work hard enough. ☊ Cậu lười. Cậu không làm đủ chăm chỉ. ☊
2590 Is Raj going to apply for the job? Does he have enough experience? > Is he experienced enough for the job? ☊ Raj định nộp đơn xin việc đó phải không? Anh ấy có đủ kinh nghiệm không? > Anh ấy có đủ kinh nghiệm để làm việc đó không? ☊
They're not old enough to get married.'> 2591 They're not old enough to get married.'> They're too young to get married. > They're not old enough to get married. They're not old enough to get married.'> ☊ Họ còn qua trẻ để kết hôn. > Họ không đủ lớn để kết hôn. ☊
2595 farther away? ☊ Cậu đang đứng quá gần máy ảnh. Cậu lùi ra xa một tí được không? ☊
2596 The instructions were very complicated. They could have been simpler. ☊ Chỉ dẫn rất phức tạp. Lẽ ra nó phải đơn giản hơn. ☊
2597 It takes longer by train than car. ☊ Đi bằng tàu hoả lâu hơn là xe hơi. ☊
2598 Walter did worse than I did on the test. ☊ Walter làm kém hơn tôi trong kì thi. ☊
2599 My friends arrived earlier than I expected. ☊ Các bạn của tôi đến sớm hơn tôi nghĩ. ☊
2600 The buses run more often than the trains. ☊ Xe bus chạy thường xuyên hơn tàu hoả. ☊
2601 usual. ☊ Có nhiều người trên xe bus. Xe nó đông hơn mọi khi. ☊
2602 Could you speak a bit more slowly? ☊ Cậu nói chậm hơn một chút được không? ☊
2603 This bag is slightly heavier than the other one. ☊ Túi này năng hơn một chút so với túi kia. ☊
2604 Her illness was far more serious than we thought at rst. ☊ Bệnh của cô ấy nghiêm trọng hơn nhiều so với chúng ta tưởng tượng lúc đầu. ☊
2605 I've waited long enough and I'm not waiting any longer. ☊ Tôi đã đợi đủ lâu và tôi sẽ không đợi lâu hơn nữa. ☊
2606 This hotel is better than the other one, and it's no more expensive. ☊ Khách sạn này tốt hơn cái kia mà nó không đắt hơn. ☊
2607 We expected their house to be very big, but it's no bigger than ours. ☊ Chúng tôi nghĩ nhà của họ rất to nhưng nó không to hơn nhà chúng tôi. ☊
2611 The more I thought about the plan, the less I liked it. ☊ Tôi nghĩ càng nhiều về kế hoạch thì tôi càng bớt thích nó. ☊
2613 mall was less crowded than usual. ☊ Cửa hàng không đông như mọi khi. > Cửa hàng đông không bằng mọi khi. ☊
2614 than you do. ☊ Tôi không biết nhiều người bằng cậu. > Tôi biết ít người hơn cậu. ☊
2616 You're free to have as much food as you want. ☊ Cậu được thoải mái lấy bao nhiêu thức ăn mà cậu muốn. ☊
2617 Could you send me the money as soon as possible? ☊ Cậu có thể gửi cho tôi tiền sớm nhất có thể không? ☊
2620 They have more money than we do. > They have more money than us. ☊ Họ có nhiều tiền hơn chúng ta. > Họ có nhiều tiền hơn chúng ta. ☊
I can't run as fast as him.'> 2621 I can't run as fast as him.'> I can't run as fast as he can. > I can't run as fast as him. I can't run as fast as him.'> ☊ Tôi không thể chạy nhanh bằng anh ấy. > Tôi không thể chạy nhanh bằng anh ấy. ☊
2627 When we went to Munich, our guide spoke English uently. ☊ Hồi chúng tôi đi München, hướng dẫn viên của chúng tôi nói tiếng Anh trôi chảy. ☊
2629 Walter hardly ever watches TV, and rarely reads newspapers. ☊ Walter gần như không bao giờ xem vô tuyến và hiếm khi đọc báo. ☊
2630 The tra c isn't usually as bad as it was this morning. ☊ Giao thông thường không tệ như sáng nay. ☊
2631 I'll be there next week, but I probably won't see you. ☊ Tôi sẽ ở đó tuần sau nhưng có thể tôi sẽ không gặp cậu. ☊
2633 He always says he won't be late, but he always is. ☊ Anh ấy luôn nói là anh ấy sẽ không đến muộn nhưng anh ấy luôn muộn. ☊
2634 Yevgeniy doesn't work here anymore. He left last month. But Alan still works here. ☊ Yevgeniy không còn làm ở đây nữa. Anh ấy đã đi tháng trước. Nhưng Alan vẫn làm ở đây. ☊
We're no longer friends.'> 2635 We're no longer friends.'> We used to be good friends, but we aren't anymore. > We're no longer friends. We're no longer friends.'> ☊ Chúng tôi từng là bạn tốt nhưng giờ không còn nữa. > Chúng tôi không còn là bạn nữa. ☊
2639 Have you written him yet? — Yes, and he still hasn't replied. ☊ Cậu đã viết cho anh ấy chưa? - Rồi và anh ấy vẫn chưa trả lời. ☊
2640 Should I tell him what happened, or does he already know? ☊ Tôi có nên nói với anh ấy chuyện xảy ra không hay là anh ấy đã ☊
2642 Would you like to eat with us, or have you already eaten? ☊ Cậu có muốn ăn cùng chúng tôi không hay cậu đã ăn rồi? ☊
2644 thirty (30) minutes. ☊ Máy bay hạ cánh chưa? > Chưa, dự kiến là nó sẽ hạ cánh khoảng ba mươi phút nữa. ☊
2645 He always wears a coat, even in hot weather. ☊ Anh ấy luôn mặc áo khoác thậm chí dưới trời nóng. ☊
2646 They weren't very friendly to us. They didn't even say hello. ☊ Họ không thân thiện với chúng tôi. Họ thậm chí không chào. ☊
2647 I got up very early, but my teacher got up even earlier. ☊ Tôi dậy rất nhưng giáo viên của tôi dậy còn sớm hơn. ☊
2648 thought. ☊ Tôi biết tôi không có nhiều tiền nhưng tôi thậm chí có ít hơn tôi nghĩ. ☊
2649 Even though she can't drive, she still bought a car. ☊ Cho dù cô ấy không biết lái, cô ấy vẫn mua xe hơi. ☊
2650 tomorrow, I'm sure we'll see each other before the weekend. ☊ Tôi có thể sẽ gặp cậu ngày mai. Nhưng cho dù tôi không gặp cậu ngày mai, tôi chắc chắn là chúng ta sẽ gặp nhau trước cuối tuần. ☊
I didn't get the job in spite of being well quali ed.'> 2651 I didn't get the job in spite of being well quali ed.'> I didn't get the job, although I was well quali ed. > I didn't get the job in spite of being well quali ed. I didn't get the job in spite of being well quali ed.'> ☊ Tôi đã không được nhận việc mặc dù tôi được đánh giá chất lượng tốt. > Tôi đã không được nhận việc dù được đánh giá chất lượng tốt. ☊
In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work.'> 2653 In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work.'> Although she wasn't feeling well, she still went to work. > In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work. In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work.'> ☊ Mặc dù cô ấy không khoẻ nhưng cô ấy vẫn đi làm. > Dù cô ấy không khoẻ, cô ấy vẫn đi làm. ☊
2654 I didn't get the job despite the fact that I was extremely quali ed. ☊ Tôi không được nhận việc mặc dù thực tế là tôi được đánh giá chất lượng. ☊
Even though I was really tired, I couldn't sleep.'> 2655 Even though I was really tired, I couldn't sleep.'> I couldn't sleep despite being very tired. > Even though I was really tired, I couldn't sleep. Even though I was really tired, I couldn't sleep.'> ☊ Tôi không ngủ được mặc dù tôi rất mệt. Cho dù tôi thực sự mệt, tôi vẫn không ngủ được. ☊
2656 I didn't get the job though I had all the necessary quali cations. ☊ Tôi không nhận được việc mặc dù tôi đủ chất lượng cần thiết. ☊
2660 house. ☊ Tôi sẽ gửi cậu bản đồ và chỉ dẫn phòng khi cậu không tìm thấy nhà của chúng tôi. ☊
2661 I'll remind him of the meeting in case he's forgotten. ☊ Toi sẽ nhắc anh ấy chuyện buổi họp phòng khi anh ấy quên. ☊
2662 EN I'll leave my phone on just in case my mother calls. ☊ Tôi sẽ để điện thoại bật chỉ để phòng khi mẹ tôi gọi. ☊
2663 I'll give you my phone number in case you need to contact me. ☊ Tôi sẽ đưa cậu số điện thoại để có lúc cậu cần liên lạc với tôi. ☊
2664 You should register your bike in case it's stolen. ☊ Cậu nên đăng kí xe đạp phòng khi nó bị mất cắp. ☊
2665 crime. ☊ Cậu nên báo cảnh sát nếu cậu có bất cứ thông tin gì về vụ án. ☊
2666 The club is for members only. You can't go in unless you're a member. ☊ Câu lạc bộ chỉ cho thành viên. Cậu không thể vào trừ phi cậu là thành viên. ☊
2667 I'll see you tomorrow unless I have to work late. ☊ Tôi sẽ gặp cậu ngày mai nếu tôi không phải làm muộn. ☊
2668 You can borrow my car as long as you promise not to drive too fast. > You can borrow my car provided that you don't drive too fast. ☊ Cậu có thể mượn xe hơi của tôi miễn là cậu hứa sẽ không lái quá nhanh. > Cậu có thể mượn xe hơi của tôi với điều kiện là cậu không lái quá nhanh. ☊
Provided that the room's clean, I don't really care which hotel we stay at.'> 2669 Provided that the room's clean, I don't really care which hotel we stay at.'> I don't care which hotel we stay at as long as the room is clean. > Provided that the room's clean, I don't really care which hotel we stay at. Provided that the room's clean, I don't really care which hotel we stay at.'> ☊ Tôi không quan tâm chúng tôi ở khách sạn nào miễn là phòng sạch sẽ. > Miễn là phòng sạch sẽ còn tôi thực sự không quan tâm chúng tôi ở khách sạn nào. ☊
2670 I'm not going unless it stops raining. ☊ Tôi sẽ không đi nếu trời không tạnh mưa. ☊
2671 Ayman slipped as he was getting o the bus. ☊ Ayman bị trượt chân khi anh ấy đang ra khỏi xe bus. ☊
2673 I had to leave just as the meeting was getting started. ☊ Tôi phải đi đúng lúc buổi họp bắt đầu. ☊
2674 The phone rang just as I sat down. ☊ Điện thoại reo đúng lúc tôi ngồi xuống. ☊
2675 The thief was di cult to identify, as he was wearing a mask. ☊ Tên trộm khó bị nhận dạng khi hắn đang đeo mặt nạ. ☊
2676 and his cellphone doesn't work there. ☊ Tôi không thể liên lạc với David khi anh ấy đang đi công tác ở Nhật Bản và điện thoại di động của anh ấy không hoạt động ở đó. ☊
2678 done it like this. ☊ Lẽ ra cậu nên làm như tôi đã chỉ cho cậu. > Lẽ ra cậu nên làm như thế này. ☊
You're late to class, as usual.'> 2679 You're late to class, as usual.'> As always, you're late to class. > You're late to class, as usual. You're late to class, as usual.'> ☊ Như mọi khi, cậu lại đi học muộn. > Cậu lại đi muộn như mọi khi. ☊
It looks as if she isn't coming. > It looks as though she isn't coming.'> 2683 It looks as if she isn't coming. > It looks as though she isn't coming.'> Iris is very late, isn't she? It looks like she isn't coming. > It looks as if she isn't coming. > It looks as though she isn't coming. It looks as if she isn't coming. > It looks as though she isn't coming.'> ☊ Iris đến rất muộn phải không? Trông giống như là cô ấy sẽ không đến. > Trông như kiểu là cô ấy sẽ không đến. > Trông như kiểu là cô ấy sẽ không đến. ☊
2685 having a party. ☊ Cậu có nghe thấy tiếng nhạc nhà bên cạnh không? Nghe giống như là họ đang có tiệc. ☊
2687 When I told them my plan, they looked at me as though I was crazy. ☊ Khi tôi nói với họ kế hoạch của tôi, họ nhìn tôi cứ như là tôi bị điên. ☊
2688 She's always asking me to do things for her, as if I didn't have enough to do already. ☊ Cô ấy luôn bảo tôi làm đủ thứ hộ cô ấy cứ như là tôi chưa đủ việc để làm. ☊
2694 It rained for three (3) days without stopping. ☊ Trời mưa suốt ba ngày không nghỉ. ☊
2695 There was a phone call for you while you were out. ☊ Có một cuộc điện thoại cho cậu lúc cậu ra ngoài. ☊
2697 I sent the package to them today, so they should receive it by Monday. > They should receive it no later than Monday. ☊ Tôi đã gửi gói hàng cho họ hôm nay nên họ sẽ nhận được nó vào Thứ hai. ☊
I have to be home no later than ve [o'clock] (5:00).'> 2698 I have to be home no later than ve [o'clock] (5:00).'> I have to be home by ve [o'clock] (5:00). > I have to be home no later than ve [o'clock] (5:00). I have to be home no later than ve [o'clock] (5:00).'> ☊ Tôi phải ở nhà trước năm giờ. > Tôi phải ở nhà không muộn quá năm giờ. ☊
2699 I slept until noon this morning. > I didn't get up until noon this morning. ☊ Tôi đã ngủ đến trưa nay. > Tôi đã khong ngủ dậy đến tận trưa nay. ☊
2702 It's too late to go to the bank now. By the time we get there, it'll be closed. ☊ Bây giờ quá muộn để đi ngân hàng. Đến khi chúng ta tới đó thì nó sẽ không mở cửa. ☊
2704 time he arrived, everybody had left. ☊ Xe hơi của Silvio đã bị hỏng trên đường đến nhà bạn anh ấy. Đến khi anh ấy tới nơi, mọi người đã đi. ☊
2706 I'll see you IN the morning, ON May thirty- rst (31st), twenty-fourteen (2014). ☊ Tôi sẽ gặp cậu vào buổi sáng, ngày ba mươi mốt tháng năm năm hai nghìn không trăm mười bốn. ☊
2708 The train will be leaving IN a few minutes. ☊ Tàu hoả sẽ đi trong vòng vài phút nữa. ☊
2710 They're getting married in six (6) months' time. ☊ Họ sẽ cưới trong vòng sáu tháng nữa. ☊
2714 Will you be home IN time for dinner? > No, I'll be late. ☊ Cậu có về nhà kịp ăn tối không? > Không, tôi sẽ về muộn. ☊
2716 I hit the brakes just IN time and didn't hit the child. ☊ Tôi frein vừa kịp không đâm vào đứa trẻ. ☊
2717 good friends. ☊ Lúc đầu chúng tôi không chơi với nhau tốt lắm nhưng cuối cùng chúng tôi đã trở thành bạn tốt. ☊
2720 lake. ☊ Khách sạn chúng tôi sẽ tới nằm trên một hòn đảo giữa hồ. ☊
2721 EN There's somebody at the door, could you please answer it? ☊ Có ai đó ngoài cửa, cậu làm ơn trả lời được không? ☊
2723 I just started working in the sales department. ☊ Tôi mới bắt đầu làm việc ở cửa hàng bách hoá. ☊
2724 Our apartment is on the second oor of the building. ☊ Căn hộ của chúng tôi nằm trên tầng hai của toà nhà. ☊
2727 The plant is in the corner of the room. ☊ Cái cây ở góc căn phòng. ☊
2728 The mailbox is on the corner of the street. ☊ Hòm thư ở góc phố. ☊
2731 medical school, but I want to go to law school. ☊ Anh tôi đang học đại học còn tôi vẫn học trung học phổ thông. > Anh ấy học trường y còn tôi muốn vào trường luật. ☊
2732 We went ON a cruise last week, and there weren't many people ON the ship. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đi trên một con du thuyền tuần trước và không có nhiều người trên tàu. ☊
2733 There were no seats left when we got ON the train. ☊ Không còn ghế nào khi chúng tôi lên tàu hoả. ☊
2736 Nuria passed me ON her bike yesterday. ☊ Hôm qua Nuria đi qua mặt tôi trên chiếc xe đạp của cô ấy. ☊
2737 My friends are IN China. They'll be going back TO Italy next week. ☊ Các bạn của tôi đang ở Trung Quốc. Họ sẽ trở về Ý tuần sau. ☊
2738 them there. ☊ Bố mẹ tôi đang ở vườn thú. Cô của tôi đang đến vườn thú để gặp họ. ☊
2739 Sir, I'm in a hurry to catch my ight ON time. When will we arrive AT the airport? ☊ Thưa ngài, tôi đang vội để bắt chuyến bay cho đúng giờ. Khi nào chúng ta sẽ tới sân bay? ☊
2742 Don't go out IN the rain, or else you'll get all wet. ☊ Đừng ra ngoài dưới trời mưa, nếu không cậu sẽ ướt hết. ☊
2743 When lling out forms, be sure to print your name IN capital letters so it's legible. ☊ Khi điền vào các mẫu đơn, đừng quên in tên cậu bằng chữ hoa để cho dễ đọc. ☊
2745 IN my opinion, the movie wasn't that great. ☊ Theo ý kiến của tôi, bộ lm không hay đến thế. ☊
2747 school AT seventeen (17). ☊ Latifa thôi học ở tuổi mười bảy. > Cô ấy thôi học lúc mười bảy tuổi. ☊
2752 it ON the internet. ☊ Tôi không nghe thấy tin trên đài hay vô tuyến mà tôi thấy nó trên mạng. ☊
2753 I've never met the woman IN charge OF marketing, but I've spoken to her ON the phone a few times. ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ gặp người phụ nữ chịu trách nhiệm marketing nhưng tôi đã nói chuyện với cô ấy qua điện thoại vài lần. ☊
2754 are ON strike. ☊ Không có dịch vụ xe lửa vì tất cả công nhân đường sắt đang đình công. ☊
2756 While I was watching F1 racing yesterday, I saw one of the cars catch ON re. ☊ Khi tôi đang xem xua đua công thức một hôm qua, tôi đã thấy một chiếc xe hơi bắt lửa. ☊
2757 Sometimes my job can be really stressful, but ON the whole I like the people and enjoy the job. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng công việc của tôi có thể rất căng thẳng nhưng trên hết tôi quý mọi người và thích công việc. ☊
2758 I didn't mean to annoy you, I didn't do it ON purpose. ☊ Tôi không cố ý làm phiền cậu, tôi không cố tình làm thế. ☊
2760 easiest to get ahold of me BY email or cellphone. ☊ Tất cả các thông tin liên hệ của tôi đều nằm trên danh thiếp của tôi nhưng cách dễ nhất để liên lạc với tôi là bằng thư điện tử hoặc điện thoại di động. ☊
2761 I didn't bring enough cash, so could I pay BY credit card? ☊ Tôi không mang đủ tiền mặt, vậy tôi có thể trả bằng thẻ tín dụng được không? ☊
You don't need to x that manually.'> 2762 You don't need to x that manually.'> You don't need to x that BY hand, I can write a computer program to help you. > You don't need to x that manually. You don't need to x that manually.'> ☊ Cậu không cần phải sửa nó bằng tay, tôi có thể viết một chương trình vi tính để giúp cậu. > Cậu không phải sửa nó theo cách thủ công. ☊
2765 It's a two-hour drive to the airport BY car, but it's only forty (40) minutes by high-speed rail. ☊ Lái xe đến sân bay bằng xe hơi mất hai tiếng nhưng đi bằng đường sắt cao tốc thì chỉ mất bốn mươi phút. ☊
2767 somebody with a key. ☊ Cái cửa không bị phá nên chắc chắn nó đã bị ai đó mở bằng chìa. ☊
2770 Some American companies give college graduates a check FOR ve thousand dollars ($5000) AS a signing bonus. ☊ Một số công ti của Mĩ cho sinh viên tốt nghiệp đại học một tờ cheque năm nghìn dollar coi như tiền thưởng kí kết. ☊
2771 I wrote a check FOR ve hundred dollars ($500) to the insurance company. > I wrote a check FOR four hundred euros (€400) to the insurance company. ☊ Tôi đã viết một tờ cheque năm trăm dollar cho công ti bảo hiểm. ☊
2772 The company grew quickly due to a strong demand FOR its products. ☊ Công ti phát triển nhanh nhờ nhu cầu mạnh về các sản phẩm của nó. ☊
2773 There's no need FOR impolite behavior. ☊ Không cần phải cư xử bất lịch sự. ☊
2774 The advantage OF living alone is that you have more freedom. ☊ Ưu điểm của sống một mình là bạn có nhiều tự do hơn. ☊
2777 I have all the photos OF my family in my cellphone. ☊ Tôi có tất cả ảnh chụp gia đình tôi trong điện thoại di động. ☊
2778 EN I think we're lost. We need to get a map OF this city. — I'll search FOR an app. ☊ Tôi nghĩ chúng ta đã bị lạc. Chúng ta cần kiếm một cái bản đồ thành phố này. - Tôi sẽ tìm một ứng dụng. ☊
2779 There's always an increase IN the number OF tra c accidents around New Year's. ☊ Luôn có một sự tăng về số vụ tai nạn giao thông dịp năm mới. ☊
2781 It was a bad year for the company as it faced a huge drop IN sales. ☊ Đó là một năm tồi tệ cho công ti khi nó đối mặt với sự tụt mạnh về doanh thu. ☊
2782 Since the accident was my fault, I had to pay for the damage to the other car. ☊ Vì vụ tai nạn là lỗi của tôi nên tôi phải trả tiền thiệt hại cho chiếc xe kia. ☊
2784 The scientists have been working ON a solution TO the problem FOR many years. ☊ Các nhà khoa học vẫn nghiên cứu một giải pháp cho vấn đề trong nhiều năm. ☊
2787 Do you have a good relationship WITH your parents? ☊ Cậu có quan hệ tốt với bố mẹ cậu không? ☊
2788 murder. ☊ Cảnh sát muốn hỏi một người bị tình nghi liên quan đến vụ giết người. ☊
2790 There are minor di erences between many European languages. ☊ Có những khác biệt nhỏ giữa các ngôn ngữ châu Âu. ☊
2792 Always be polite and nice to strangers. They might be the boss at your next job. ☊ Hãy luôn luôn lịch sự và tử tế với những người lạ. Họ có thể là ông chủ của cậu trong công việc tiếp theo. ☊
2793 He donated half his wealth to charity, which was very generous of him. ☊ Anh ấy ủng hộ nửa số tài sản của mình cho từ thiện, cho thấy anh ấy rất hào phóng ☊
2795 He's upset with him because he wants to put their parents in a nursing home. ☊ Anh ấy buồn với em trai vì em trai muốn đưa bố mẹ họ vào viện dưỡng lão. ☊
2796 In fact, his sister was even more furious when she heard it. ☊ Thực tế chị của anh ấy thậm chí còn điên tiết hơn khi nghe được điều đó. ☊
2797 Are you excited about going to Europe next week? ☊ Cậu có phấn khích vì tuần sau đi châu Âu không? ☊
2799 important conference. ☊ Thực ra tôi buồn vì không được mời tới hội thảo quan trọng nhất. ☊
2801 Were you nervous about giving a speech in a foreign language? ☊ Cậu có hồi hộp vì phải diễn thuyết bằng tiếng nước ngoài không? ☊
2803 Everybody was shocked by the news on September eleventh (11th), two thousand one (2001). ☊ Mọi người đều choáng vì tin ngày mười một tháng chín năm hai nghìn không trăm linh một. ☊
2804 I didn't enjoy my last job. When I got fed up with it, I asked to resign. ☊ Tôi không thích công việc trước của tôi. Khi tôi chán nó, tôi đã xin thôi việc. ☊
2806 you yesterday. — Thank you for apologizing to me. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi vì đã quát cậu hôm qua. > Tôi xin lỗi vì tôi đã quát cậu hôm qua. - Cảm ơn vì đã xin lỗi tôi. ☊
2807 I feel sorry for the loser. > I pity the loser. ☊ Tôi thấy tiếc cho người thua. > Tôi tiếc cho người thua. ☊
2809 spiders scary? > Are spiders frightening? ☊ Cậu có sợ nhện không? > Cậu có sợ nhện không? > Nhện có làm cậu sợ không? > Nhện có đáng sợ không? > Nhện có đang làm cậu sợ không? ☊
2810 Do you fear spiders? > Do spiders scare you? > Do spiders frighten you? ☊ Cậu có sợ nhện không? > Nhện có làm cậu sợ không? > Nhện có làm cậu sợ không? ☊
2812 The giant spider in The Hobbit scared me to death! ☊ Con nhện khổng lồ trong lm "The Hobbit" làm tôi chết khiếp! ☊
2813 Some children feel proud of their parents, while others are ashamed of them. ☊ Một số đứa trẻ tự hào về bố mẹ chúng trong khi một số khác lại xấu hổ vì họ. ☊
2814 Many children make their parents proud, while some make their parents ashamed. ☊ Nhiều đứa trẻ làm bố mẹ chúng tự hào trong khi một số khác làm bố mẹ chúng xấu hổ. ☊
2816 The police remained suspicious of the suspect's motives. ☊ Cảnh sát vẫn nghi ngờ các hoạt động của kẻ bị tình nghi. ☊
2818 Many countries are not tolerant of foreigners. ☊ Nhiều nước không khoan dung với người nước ngoài. ☊
2819 Are you aware of the seriousness of this crime? ☊ Cậu có ý thức được độ nghiêm trọng của tội này không. ☊
2821 I'm fully con dent that you're capable of passing the exam. ☊ Tôi hoàn toàn tin tưởng rằng cậu có đủ khả năng để qua kì thi. ☊
2822 The paper I wrote for class was full of obvious mistakes. ☊ Tờ giấy tôi viết cho lớp đầy những lỗi thấy rõ. ☊
2826 two (2) children. ☊ Shakira đã cưới một người Mĩ và giờ cô ấy có chồng và có hai đứa con. ☊
2827 The customs in their country are similar to ours. ☊ Phong tục nước họ giống với chúng tôi. ☊
2828 The lm was completely di erent from what I'd been expecting. ☊ Bộ lm hoàn toàn khác với những gì tôi đã tưởng. ☊
2829 for money. If not, then you're nancially independent. ☊ Nếu cậu phụ thuộc vào bố mẹ tức là cậu vẫn cần tiền từ họ. Nếu không thì cậu độc lập tài chính. ☊
2831 Italy is famous for its art, cuisine, architecture, history, and fashion. It's rich in culture. ☊ Nước Ý nổi tiếng vì nghệ thuật, ẩm thực, kiến trúc, lịch sử và thời trang. Nó giàu về văn hoá. ☊
2832 The police are still trying to determine who was responsible for the murders. ☊ Cảnh sát vẫn đang cố gắng xác định ai chịu trách nhiệm cho các vụ giết người. ☊
2834 I can't understand this, can you explain it to me? ☊ Tôi không hiểu được cái này, cậu giải thích cho tôi được không? ☊
2835 Let me describe to you how it happened. ☊ Để tôi tả lại cho cậu chuyện đã xảy ra như thế nào. ☊
2836 His lawyer refused to answer the policeman's question. ☊ Luật sư của anh ấy từ chối trả lời câu hỏi của viên cảnh sát. ☊
2837 Don't worry, they think you're funny. They weren't laughing at you, they were laughing at your joke. ☊ Đừng lo, họ nghĩ cậu hài hước. Họ không cười cậu mà họ cười trò đùa của cậu. ☊
2843 they hit the ground, they fell down a drain. ☊ Tôi đã bảo cô ấy ném cho tôi chùm chìa khoá qua cửa sổ nhưng khi nó rơi xuống đất thì nó đã lọt xuống cống. ☊
2845 We had a morning meeting and a discussion about what we should do. ☊ Chúng tôi có một cuộc họp buổi sáng và một cuộc thảo luận về những gì chúng tôi nên làm. ☊
2847 You're an independent person and can make your own decisions. I don't care what you do. ☊ Cậu là một người độc lập và cậu có thể tự ra quyết định. Tôi không quan tâm cậu làm cái gì. ☊
2850 Vikram and Lakshmi both take turns taking care of their elderly parents. ☊ Vikram và Lakshmi đều thay phiên nhau chăm sóc bố mẹ già của họ. ☊
2851 worry about anything. ☊ Tôi sẽ lo tất cả các thủ tục đi lại nên cậu không cần phải lo gì cả. ☊
2852 Why don't you apply FOR this job? — I'd like to apply TO university instead. ☊ Sao cậu không nộp đơn xin việc đó? - Tôi muốn nộp đơn vào đại học cơ. ☊
2853 You should leave FOR work earlier so you get there on time. ☊ Cậu nên đi làm sớm hơn để cậu đến nơi đúng giờ. ☊
2856 You remind me of my mother's kindness. ☊ Cậu làm tôi nhớ lại sự ân cần của mẹ tôi. ☊
2857 That's a good idea. Why didn't I think of that? ☊ Đấy là một ý kiến hay. Sao tôi lại không nghĩ đến nó nhỉ? ☊
2859 forgotten about it. ☊ Tôi rất vui vì cậu đã nhắc tôi về cuộc họp, vì tôi đã hoàn toàn quên mất nó. ☊
2863 Scientists continue to warn us about the e ects of global warming. ☊ Các nhà khoa học tiếp tục cảnh báo chúng ta về ảnh hưởng của hiện tượng ấm lên toàn cầu. ☊
2865 After discovering he had been wrongly accused of murder, the authorities let him out of prison. ☊ Sau khi khám phá ra anh ấy đã bị kết án sai vì tội giết người, các nhà chức trách đã cho anh ấy ra tù. ☊
2866 Some students were suspected of cheating on the exam. ☊ Một số học sinh bị kết tội gian lận trong kì thi. ☊
2867 him. ☊ Bố mẹ anh ấy không đồng ý với những gì anh ấy làm nhưng họ không thể ngăn anh ta được. ☊
2868 The famous actor died OF a heart attack when he was only fty-one (51). ☊ Nam diễn viên nổi tiếng đã chết vì nhồi máu cơ tim khi anh ấy mới chỉ năm mươi mốt tuổi. ☊
2873 I didn't have enough money to pay for the meal. ☊ Tôi không có đủ tiền trả cho bữa ăn. ☊
2874 I didn't have enough money to pay the rent. ☊ Tôi không có đủ tiền trả tiền thuê. ☊
2875 When you went to the movies with your boyfriend, did he pay for the tickets? ☊ Khi cậu đi xem lm với bạn trai, anh ấy có trả tiền vé không? ☊
2877 After doing a homestay in England, I thanked my hosts for their kind hospitality. ☊ Sau khi ở trọ với chủ nhà ở Anh, tôi đã cảm ơn chủ nhà vì lòng mến khách của họ. ☊
2878 It's di cult to forgive a murderer for his crimes. ☊ Khó mà tha thứ cho một kẻ giết người vì tội ác của hắn. ☊
2879 it doesn't bring the victims back. ☊ Dù một kẻ giết người có xin lỗi vì những gì hắn làm bao nhiêu đi chăng nữa, nó cũng không thể đưa nạn nhân trở về. ☊
2882 She always says everything is my fault. > She always blames me for everything. ☊ Cô ấy luôn luôn nói mọi thứ là lỗi tại tôi. > Cô ấy luôn đổ lỗi cho tôi về mọi thứ. ☊
2883 Do you blame the government for the economic crisis? > I think everybody wants to blame the government for the economic crisis. ☊ Cậu có đổ lỗi cho chính phủ về khủng hoảng kinh tế không? > Tôi nghĩ mọi người muốn đổ lỗi cho chính phủ về khủng hoảng kinh tế. ☊
2885 blame the increase in violent crime on television. ☊ Tôi nghĩ sự gia tăng các vụ phạm tội bạo lực là lỗi của truyền hình. > Tôi đổ lỗi gia tăng các vụ phạm tội bạo lực cho truyền hình. ☊
2888 ultraviolet (UV) rays. ☊ Kem chống nắng bảo vệ da khỏi những tác động có hại của tia cực tím từ mặt trời. ☊
2889 I don't know when I'll get home, as it depends on tra c conditions. ☊ Tôi không biết khi nào tôi sẽ về nhà vì nó phụ thuộc vào điều kiện giao thông. ☊
2891 His salary is so low that he doesn't have enough to live on. ☊ Lương của anh ấy thấp đến nỗi anh ấy không đủ sống. ☊
2898 Her speech in English was impeccable, so I complimented her afterwards. ☊ Bài nói bằng tiếng Anh của cô ấy thật hoàn hảo nên tôi ca ngợi cô ấy mãi. ☊
2899 Since she doesn't have a job, she depends on her parents for money. ☊ Vì cô ấy không có việc làm, cô ấy phụ thuộc vào bố mẹ về tiền bạc. ☊
2900 They wore warm clothes to protect themselves from the cold. ☊ Họ mặc áo ấm để bảo vệ họ khỏi cái lạnh. ☊
2901 from getting sick though. ☊ Tất cả áo len và chăn của họ kiểu gì cũng đã không đủ bảo vệ họ khỏi bị ốm. ☊
2906 Megan and I ran into each other on the subway on Monday. ☊ Megan và tôi đã bắt gặp nhau trên tàu điện ngầm hôm Thứ hai. ☊
2910 A truck collided with a bus on the highway this morning, causing a ve-car pile-up. ☊ Một chiếc xe tải đâm vào một chiếc xe bus trên quốc lộ sáng nay gây ra một vụ đâm chồng năm xe. ☊
2911 Please ll this pot with water and put it on the stove to boil. ☊ Làm ơn đổ nước vào ấm và cho nó vào lò để đun sôi. ☊
2912 and love. ☊ Bố mẹ chúng ta cho chúng ta thức ăn, quần áo, giáo dục, y tế và tình yêu. ☊
2913 Our teachers provide us with an education necessary for competing in the real world. ☊ Các giáo viên của chúng ta cho chúng ta học vấn cần thiết để cạnh tranh trong thế giới thực. ☊
2915 They happened to come across an important piece of evidence, and now he's in prison. ☊ Họ đã tìm được một mẩu bằng chứng quan trọng và giờ hắn đã ngồi tù rồi. ☊
2917 every day? ☊ Hàng ngày cậu bỏ ra bao nhiêu thời gian làm bài tập tiếng Anh? ☊
2920 The fridge isn't working because you haven't plugged it in properly. ☊ Tủ lạnh không hoạt động vì cậu không cắm nó đúng cách. ☊
2921 Xavier went to college but dropped out after a couple semesters. He's what we call a college drop-out. ☊ Xavier đã đi học đại học nhưng đã thôi học sau vài học kì. Anh ấy là kiểu mà chúng ta gọi là sinh viên bỏ học. ☊
2922 What did you get out of your college education? — Besides a professional degree, I also made many friends for life. ☊ Cậu đã được gì từ giáo dục đại học? - Bên cạnh cái bằng chuyên môn, tôi cũng có nhiều bạn trong đời. ☊
2923 I'd promised I'd attend her wedding, now there's nothing I can do to get out of it. ☊ Tôi đã hứa là tôi sẽ có mặt trong lễ cưới của cô ấy, giờ tôi không thể làm gì để thoát khỏi điều đó. ☊
2924 with murder. ☊ Cảnh sát thông minh hơn kẻ sát nhân; hắn đơn giản là không thể thoát khỏi tội giết người. ☊
2925 You can tell Tomoko works out at the gym every day because she looks great. She jogs, takes a yoga class, does aerobics, and lifts weights. ☊ Cậu có thể nói Tomoko ngày nào cũng thực hiện tập thể hình vì cô ấy trông rất tuyệt. Cô ấy đi bộ, học lớp yoga, tập aerobic và cử tạ. ☊
2926 It seems that Ludwig and Rita's relationship is having trouble, but we really hope they work it out. ☊ Có vẻ như quan hệ của Ludwig và Rita đang có vấn đề nhưng chúng tôi thực sự hi vọng họ sẽ vượt qua. ☊
2927 The two (2) companies worked out a cooperation agreement. ☊ Hai công ti đã đi đến thoả thuận hợp tác. ☊
2928 Nobody believed Sara at rst, but she turned out to be right. ☊ Lúc đầu không ai tin Sara nhưng rồi cũng rõ là cô ấy đúng. ☊
2931 I'm sorry, the book you're looking for isn't in stock. It's all sold out. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi, cuốn sách mà cậu đang tìm không có trong kho. Tất cả đã bán hết rồi. ☊
2934 wanted to try it on before she bought it. ☊ Valentina đã thấy một chiếc áo váy đẹp trong cửa hàng bách hoá nhưng cô ấy muốn thử nó trước khi mua. ☊
2936 EN The concert had to be called o because of the typhoon. ☊ Buổi hoà nhạc phải hoãn lại vì bão. ☊
2939 an hour. ☊ Máy bay của chúng tôi bị trễ trên đường nhựa và chúng tôi đã không cất cánh được trong vòng một tiếng. ☊
2941 I don't want to keep going on discussing marketing, let's move on to the production issues. ☊ Tôi không muốn tiếp tục thảo luận về marketing, hãy chuyển sang các vấn đề sản xuất. ☊
2942 Mahmud always dozes o in economics class. ☊ Mahmud luôn gà gật trong giờ học kinh tế. ☊
2943 an arm and a leg! We totally got ripped o ! ☊ Thức ăn bẩn thỉu và dịch vụ không ra gì rồi họ thu của chúng tôi cái giá ngất trời! Chúng tôi hoàn toàn bị ăn chặn. ☊
2944 He always buys expensive things to show o . ☊ Anh ấy luôn mua những thứ đắt tiền về để khoe. ☊
2945 Some old houses were torn down to make room for a new housing development. The owners of the houses tried to protest, but it was to no avail. ☊ Một số ngôi nhà cũ bị đập bỏ để lấy chỗ phát triển nhà ở mới. Chủ của những ngôi nhà ấy đã cố gắng biểu tình nhưng không được tích sự gì. ☊
2946 One man was so upset by the whole ordeal that he commited suicide. ☊ Một người đàn ông quá đau khổ vì toàn bộ thử thách đến nỗi anh ấy tự sát. ☊
2947 The re ghters were able to put the re out before the house burned down. ☊ Lính cứu hoả đã có thể dập tắt ngọn lửa trước khi ngôn nhà bị cháy trụi. ☊
2948 However, the re ghters had a hard time trying to calm a woman down. Apparently, her cat perished in the re. ☊ Tuy nhiên lính cứu hoả đã gặp khó khăn khi cố gắng giữ bình tĩnh cho một phụ nữ. Có vẻ như con mèo của cô ấy bị chết trong đám cháy. ☊
2950 applied for. Finding a job was di cult. ☊ Sau đại học, Zahida đã bị đánh trượt mọi việc làm mà cô ấy xin. Tìm việc khí đó rất khó. ☊
2951 When Ichirou had just arrived in London, a man came up to him in the street and asked for money, so he gave him a few Japanese yen. ☊ Khi Ichirou vừa mới đến London, một người đàn ông đã tiến đến gần anh ấy trên phố và xin tiền nên anh ấy đã đưa cho ông ta một ít đồng yen Nhật. ☊
2952 The police are going to ask us a lot of questions, so we need to back each other up. ☊ Cảnh sát sẽ hỏi chúng ta nhiều câu hỏi nên chúng ta phải tương trợ nhau. ☊
2954 You should always back up your computer les just in case the hard drive dies. ☊ Cậu nên luôn luôn sao lưu các tệp tin máy tính phòng khi ổ cứng chết. ☊
2955 You should always save your les as you're working on them just in case your computer crashes. ☊ Cậu nên luôn luôn lưu các tệp tin cậu đang làm phòng khi máy tính của cậu bị phụt tắt. ☊
2956 The police accidentally shot and killed a man. They tried to cover up what really happened, but it became a big scandal. ☊ Cảnh sát vô tình bắn chết một người đàn ông. Họ cố gắng che đậy chuyện thực tế xảy ra nhưng nó trở thành một vụ lùm xùm lớn. ☊
2957 everything to blow over and go away. ☊ Họ không thể quét nó xuống dưới thảm và nghĩ mọi thứ sẽ qua và rồi bỏ đi. ☊
2958 The murder suspect got bad press, but he wasn't the culprit; he was not the man who did it. ☊ Người bị tình nghi giết người đã bị lên án trên báo nhưng anh ấy không phải hung thủ; anh ấy không phải người đã gây ra. ☊
2959 Since he got so much bad press, it wouldn't just blow over. Everybody knew him now. ☊ Vì anh ấy bị lên án trên báo chí quá nhiều nên chuyện sẽ không chỉ qua đi. Giờ mọi người đều đã biết anh ấy. ☊
2960 So he sued and was awarded compensation for damage to his reputation. ☊ Vì thế anh ấy đã kiện và được đền bù cho tổn thất về danh tiếng của anh ấy. ☊
2961 We just won a new contract, but completing it will take up the next three (3) months. ☊ Chúng tôi vừa thắng một hợp đồng mới. Nhưng việc hoàn thành nó sẽ choán hết ba tháng tới. ☊
2963 If you can't nd a hotel for the night, you'll end up sleeping on the street. ☊ Nếu cậu không tìm được khách sạn để ngủ buổi đêm, kết quả là cậu sẽ ngủ trên đường. ☊
2964 hospital. ☊ Có một vụ đánh nhau trên phố và kết quả là ba người đàn ông vào bệnh viện. ☊
2965 Don't argue with the police o cer, or you'll just end up getting arrested. ☊ Đừng cãi nhau với cảnh sát nếu không kết quả chỉ là cậu sẽ bị bắt thôi. ☊
2966 There are two (2) universities in the city, and students make up twenty percent (20%) of the population. ☊ Có hai trường đại học trong thành phố và sinh viên chiếm hai mươi phần trăm dân số. ☊
2971 I'm saving my money up for a trip around the world. ☊ Tôi đang tiết kiệm tiền cho chuyến đi vòng quanh thế giới. ☊
2972 narrowly escaped. ☊ Chiếc xe đua công thức một đã bắt lửa và nổ tung. May mắn là lái xe vừa kịp thoát ra. ☊
2976 They couldn't get along with each other, so the relationship didn't work out in the end. ☊ Họ đã không thể sống với nhau nên mối quan hệ cuối cùng đã không thành. ☊
2977 Plans to build a new factory have been held up because of the company's nancial problems. ☊ Những kế hoạch xây một nhà máy mới đã bị treo vì các vấn đề tài chính của công ti. ☊
2979 The two (2) brothers are identical twins, so everybody gets them mixed up. ☊ Hai anh em là cặp sinh đôi cùng trứng. Vậy nên mọi người thường lẫn lộn họ với nhau. ☊
2980 place cleaned up? ☊ Nhà của cậu đúng là một mớ hỗn độn. Khi nào thì cậu định dọn dẹp chỗ này? ☊
2981 When your language training starts getting tough, it means you're about to make a big breakthrough, so stick with it and don't give up. ☊ Khi quá trình luyện ngôn ngữ của cậu bắt đầu gặp khó, điều đó nghĩa là cậu sắp thực hiện một bước ngoặt lớn nên hãy bám chặt và đừng từ bỏ. ☊
2983 People used to carry pagers around, but they've completely fallen out of use. ☊ Người ta từng mang máy nhắn tin nhưng giờ họ đã hoàn toàn không dùng nó nữa. ☊
2984 My manager pointed out a potential problem with our new marketing plan. ☊ Giám đốc của tôi đã chỉ ra một vấn đề tiềm ẩn trong kế hoạch marketing mới của chúng tôi. ☊
2985 A decision has to be made now. We can't put it o any longer. ☊ Một quyết định cần phải được đưa ra bây giờ. Chúng ta không thể trì hoãn thêm được nữa. ☊
2986 I was o ered a job at the oil company, but I decided to turn it down. ☊ Tôi được mời vào làm ở một công ti dầu nhưng tôi đã quyết định từ chối nó. ☊
2987 wasn't afraid to take them on. ☊ Vài người đàn ông đã tức giận với Jack trong quán rượu và Jack đã bảo họ là anh ấy không sợ đối đầu với họ. ☊
2988 A man was knocked down by a car when crossing the street and had to be taken to the hospital. ☊ Một người đàn ông đã bị một xe hơi đâm ngã khi qua đường và phải được đưa vào bệnh viện. ☊
2989 They took it out into the street, and Jack let them have it. Jack put them down one by one, and the spectacle really drew a crowd. ☊ Họ kéo ra ngoài phố và Jack để họ nắm thế. Jack hạ gục họ từng người một và cảnh tượng thực sự đã thu hút đám đông. ☊
2991 Please calm down. Everything will turn out all right. ☊ Hãy bình tĩnh đi. Mọi thứ rồi cũng sẽ ổn thôi. ☊
2992 When the police questioned him, he decided to leave out an important detail. ☊ Khi cảnh sát hỏi anh ta, anh ta đã quyết định bỏ đi một chi tiết quan trọng. ☊
2993 When talking with the police, you shouldn't make up stories or lie. ☊ Khi nói chuyện với cảnh sát, cậu không nên dựng chuyện hoặc nói dối. ☊
2994 gave away all of her belongings. ☊ Khi Sara quyết định chuyển tới Ấn Độ và bắt đầu cuộc sống mới, cô ấy đã cho hết tất cả tài sản của mình. ☊
2997 My rst job was at a travel agency, and I didn't like it much. But now, looking back on the experience, I really learned a lot. ☊ Công việc đầu tiên của tôi là ở một đại lí du lịch và tôi không thích nó lắm. Nhưng giờ nhìn lại vào kinh nghiệm, tôi thực sự đã học từ đấy nhiều thứ. ☊
2998 When are you going to pay me back the money I lent you? ☊ Cậu định bao giờ trả tôi số tiền tôi cho cậu mượn? ☊
2999 When you cause problems with the wrong people, those problems will come pay you back, or come back to haunt you. ☊ Khi cậu gây rắc rối với không đúng người, những rắc rối đó sẽ quay lại với cậu hoặc quay về ám cậu. ☊
accept sb as sth: He never really accepted her as his own child. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: You just have to accept the fact that we're never going to be rich. ☊ accept ☊
Nothing will change as long as the workers continue to accept these appalling conditions. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth as sth: They accept the risks as part of the job. ☊ accept ☊
accept that...: He just refused to accept that his father was no longer there. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: I don't accept his version of events. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth as sth: Can we accept his account as the true version? ☊ accept ☊
accept that...: I accept that this will not be popular. ☊ accept ☊
I am not prepared to accept that this decision is final. ☊ accept ☊
He accepts full responsibility for what happened. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: They accepted the court's decision. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth from sb: She won't accept advice from anyone. ☊ accept ☊
Will you accept a cheque? ☊ accept ☊
accept sth for sth: My article has been accepted for publication. ☊ accept ☊
She's decided not to accept the job. ☊ accept ☊
Please accept this small token of my appreciation. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth from sb: He is charged with accepting bribes from a firm of suppliers. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth for sth: She said she'd accept $15 for it. ☊ accept ☊
Children must learn socially acceptable behaviour. ☊ acceptable ☊
For this course a pass in English at grade B is acceptable. ☊ acceptable ☊
Air pollution in the city had reached four times the acceptable levels. ☊ acceptable ☊
acceptable to sb: We want a political solution that is acceptable to all parties. ☊ acceptable ☊
The food was acceptable, but no more. ☊ acceptable ☊
The police gained access through a broken window. ☊ access ☊
Students must have access to good resources. ☊ access ☊
You need a password to get access to the computer system. ☊ access ☊
access to confidential information ☊ access ☊
Journalists were denied access to the President. ☊ access ☊
Many divorced fathers only have access to their children at weekends (= they are allowed by law to see them only at weekends). ☊ access ☊
a car/road/traffic accident ☊ accident ☊
a serious/minor accident ☊ accident ☊
I didn't mean to break it—it was an accident. ☊ accident ☊
Helen got into acting purely by accident. ☊ by accident ☊
I didn't think our meeting was accidental—he must have known I would be there. ☊ accidental ☊
The damage couldn't have been caused accidentally. ☊ accidentally ☊
rented/temporary/furnished accommodation ☊ accommodation ☊
Hotel accommodation is included in the price of your holiday. ☊ accommodation ☊
The building plans include much needed new office accommodation. ☊ accommodation ☊
First-class accommodation is available on all flights. ☊ accommodation ☊
Shouts of protest accompanied this announcement. ☊ accompany ☊
You've been absent six times according to our records. ☊ according to ☊
Everything went according to plan. ☊ according to ☊
to do the accounts ☊ account ☊
to keep the accounts up to date ☊ account ☊
the accounts department ☊ account ☊
I don't have a bank account. ☊ account ☊
to have an account at/with a bank ☊ account ☊
to open/close an account ☊ account ☊
What's your account number please? ☊ account ☊
I paid the cheque into my savings account. ☊ account ☊
a joint account (= one in the name of more than one person) ☊ account ☊
She retired early on account of ill health. ☊ on account of sb/sth ☊
The marsh is an area of great scientific interest on account of its wild flowers. ☊ on account of sb/sth ☊
The poor weather may have accounted for the small crowd. ☊ account for sth ☊
How do you account for the show's success? ☊ account for sth ☊
He was unable to account for the error. ☊ account for sth ☊
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 ☊
My watch is not very accurate. ☊ accurate ☊
Scientists have found a more accurate way of dating cave paintings. ☊ accurate ☊
The government was accused of incompetence. ☊ accuse ☊
They stand accused of crimes against humanity. ☊ accuse ☊
They could not achieve their target of less than 3% inflation. ☊ achieve ☊
the greatest scientific achievement of the decade ☊ achievement ☊
It was a remarkable achievement for such a young player. ☊ achievement ☊
They were proud of their children's achievements. ☊ achievement ☊
Even a small success gives you a sense of achievement (= a feeling of pride). ☊ achievement ☊
acknowledge sth: She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform. ☊ acknowledge ☊
acknowledge that...: I did not acknowledge that he had done anything wrong. ☊ acknowledge ☊
He has acquired a reputation for dishonesty. ☊ acquire ☊
I have recently acquired a taste for olives. ☊ acquire ☊
The company has just acquired new premises. ☊ acquire ☊
How did the gallery come to acquire so many Picassos? ☊ acquire ☊
It's too wide. We can't swim across. ☊ across ☊
The yard measures about 50 feet across. ☊ across ☊
There's a school just across from our house. ☊ across ☊
an Act of Congress ☊ act ☊
Most of the cast act well. ☊ act ☊
act like sb/sth: Stop acting like spoilt children! ☊ act ☊
The girl's life was saved because the doctors acted so promptly. ☊ act ☊
A libel action is being brought against the magazine that published the article. ☊ action ☊
He is considering taking legal action against the hospital. ☊ action ☊
The time has come for action if these beautiful animals are to survive. ☊ action ☊
Firefighters took action immediately to stop the blaze spreading. ☊ action ☊
What is the best course of action in the circumstances? ☊ action ☊
She began to explain her plan of action to the group. ☊ action ☊
Her quick action saved the child's life. ☊ action ☊
The new plan for traffic control is being put into action on an experimental basis. ☊ into action ☊
sexually active teenagers ☊ active ☊
animals that are active only at night ☊ active ☊
The virus is still active in the blood. ☊ active ☊
an active volcano (= likely to erupt ) ☊ active ☊
They were both politically active. ☊ active ☊
active involvement/participation/support/resistance ☊ active ☊
She takes an active part in school life. ☊ active ☊
The parents were active in campaigning against cuts to the education budget. ☊ active ☊
They took active steps to prevent the spread of the disease. ☊ active ☊
economic activity ☊ activity ☊
The streets were noisy and full of activity. ☊ activity ☊
Muscles contract and relax during physical activity. ☊ activity ☊
leisure/outdoor/classroom activities ☊ activity ☊
The club provides a wide variety of activities including tennis, swimming and squash. ☊ activity ☊
illegal/criminal activities ☊ activity ☊
The actual cost was higher than we expected. ☊ actual ☊
James looks younger than his wife but in actual fact (= really) he is five years older. ☊ actual ☊
It's not actually raining now. ☊ actually ☊
I didn't want to say anything without actually reading the letter first. ☊ actually ☊
The food was not actually all that expensive. ☊ actually ☊
We're not American, actually. We're Canadian. ☊ actually ☊
Actually, it would be much more sensible to do it later. ☊ actually ☊
They're not married, actually. ☊ actually ☊
Actually, I'm busy at the moment—can I call you back? ☊ actually ☊
an ad for a new chocolate bar ☊ ad ☊
adapt sth: These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes. ☊ adapt ☊
adapt sth for sth: Most of these tools have been specially adapted for use by disabled people. ☊ adapt ☊
adapt to sth: We have had to adapt quickly to the new system. ☊ adapt ☊
adapt yourself to sth: It took him a while to adapt himself to his new surroundings. ☊ adapt ☊
Three of her novels have been adapted for television. ☊ adapt ☊
The juice contains no added sugar. ☊ add ☊
The plan has the added (= extra) advantage of bringing employment to rural areas. ☊ add ☊
Shall I add your name to the list? ☊ add ☊
add A and B together: If you add all these amounts together you get a huge figure. ☊ add ☊
add sth (to sth): I have nothing to add to my earlier statement. ☊ add ☊
add that...: He added that they would return a week later. ☊ add ☊
A service charge of 15% was added on to the bill. ☊ add sth on (to sth) ☊
The waiter can't add up. ☊ add up, add sth up ☊
children learning addition and subtraction ☊ addition ☊
the latest addition to our range of cars ☊ addition ☊
last minute additions to the government's package of proposals ☊ addition ☊
Pasta's basic ingredients are flour and water, sometimes with the addition of eggs or oil. ☊ addition ☊
In addition to these arrangements, extra ambulances will be on duty until midnight. ☊ in addition (to sb/sth) ☊
I'll give you my address and phone number. ☊ address ☊
Police found him at an address (= a house or flat/apartment) in West London. ☊ address ☊
people of no fixed address (= with no permanent home) ☊ address ☊
The room was small but adequate. ☊ adequate ☊
There is a lack of adequate provision for disabled students. ☊ adequate ☊
He didn't give an adequate answer to the question. ☊ adequate ☊
adequate for sth: The space available is not adequate for our needs. ☊ adequate ☊
Are you adequately insured? ☊ adequately ☊
adjust sth: Watch out for sharp bends and adjust your speed accordingly. ☊ adjust ☊
They'll be fine—they just need time to adjust. ☊ 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 ☊
admire sb for doing sth: I don't agree with her, but I admire her for sticking to her principles. ☊ admire ☊
admit sb/sth to/into sth: You will not be admitted to the theatre after the performance has started. ☊ admit ☊
The narrow windows admit little light into the room. ☊ admit ☊
admit to sth: He refused to admit to the other charges. ☊ admit ☊
He refused to admit his guilt. ☊ admit ☊
admit doing sth: She admitted having driven the car without insurance. ☊ admit ☊
She stubbornly refuses to admit the truth. ☊ admit ☊
Why don't you just admit defeat (= recognize that you cannot do sth) and let someone else try ? ☊ admit ☊
admit (that)...: They freely admit (that) they still have a lot to learn. ☊ admit ☊
admit to sb that...: I couldn't admit to my parents that I was finding the course difficult. ☊ admit ☊
to adopt a resolution ☊ adopt ☊
The council is expected to adopt the new policy at its next meeting. ☊ adopt ☊
All three teams adopted different approaches to the problem. ☊ adopt ☊
a campaign to encourage childless couples to adopt ☊ adopt ☊
Why can't you two act like civilized adults? ☊ adult ☊
preparing young people for adult life ☊ adult ☊
recent advances in medical science ☊ advance ☊
We live in an age of rapid technological advance. ☊ advance ☊
It's cheaper if you book the tickets in advance. ☊ in advance (of sth) ☊
People were evacuated from the coastal regions in advance of the hurricane. ☊ in advance (of sth) ☊
advance sth: This research has done much to advance our understanding of language learning. ☊ advance ☊
They had advanced 20 miles by nightfall. ☊ advance ☊
advanced industrial societies ☊ advanced ☊
Sweden has a reputation for advanced and stylish design. ☊ advanced ☊
There were only three of us on the advanced course. ☊ advanced ☊
a big/great/definite advantage ☊ advantage ☊
an unfair advantage (= sth that benefits you, but not your opponents) ☊ advantage ☊
You will be at an advantage (= have an advantage) in the interview if you have thought about the questions in advance. ☊ advantage ☊
advantage over sb: Being tall gave him an advantage over the other players. ☊ advantage ☊
companies seeking competitive advantage over their trading rivals ☊ advantage ☊
A small car has the added advantage of being cheaper to run. ☊ advantage ☊
One advantage of/One of the advantages of living in the country is the fresh air. ☊ advantage ☊
Each of these systems has its advantages and disadvantages. ☊ advantage ☊
She took advantage of the children's absence to tidy their rooms. ☊ take advantage of sth/sb ☊
He took advantage of my generosity (= for example, by taking more than I had intended to give). ☊ take advantage of sth/sb ☊
When you're a child, life is one big adventure. ☊ adventure ☊
Popper described science as the greatest adventure in the world. ☊ adventure ☊
If you want to attract more customers, try advertising in the local paper. ☊ advertise ☊
I bought the camera and case as advertised in the catalogue. ☊ advertise ☊
advertise (for sb/sth): We are currently advertising for a new sales manager. ☊ advertise ☊
advertise sth: We advertised the concert quite widely. ☊ advertise ☊
Val works for an advertising agency (= a company that designs advertisements). ☊ advertising ☊
They give advice to people with HIV and AIDS. ☊ advice ☊
Ask your teacher 's advice / Ask your teacher for advice on how to prepare for the exam. ☊ advice ☊
Let me give you a piece of advice. ☊ advice ☊
I chose it on his advice. ☊ advice ☊
advise (sb) against sth/against doing sth: I would strongly advise against going out on your own. ☊ advise ☊
advise sb: Her mother was away and couldn't advise her. ☊ advise ☊
+ speech: 'Get there early,' she advised (them). ☊ advise ☊
advise sb to do sth: Police are advising people to stay at home. ☊ advise ☊
I'd advise you not to tell him. ☊ advise ☊
advise that...: They advise that a passport be carried with you at all times. ☊ advise ☊
They advise that a passport should be carried with you at all times. ☊ advise ☊
She advises the government on environmental issues. ☊ advise ☊
advise (sb) what, which, whether, etc...: The pharmacist will advise which medicines are safe to take. ☊ advise ☊
They had a passionate affair for six months. ☊ affair ☊
The newspapers exaggerated the whole affair wildly. ☊ affair ☊
Your opinion will not affect my decision. ☊ affect ☊
He didn't show his wife any affection. ☊ affection ☊
None of them could afford £50 for a ticket. ☊ afford ☊
She felt she couldn't afford any more time off work. ☊ afford ☊
afford to do sth: We can't afford to go abroad this summer. ☊ afford ☊
She never took a taxi, even though she could afford to. ☊ afford ☊
afford sth to do sth: He couldn't afford the money to go on the trip. ☊ afford ☊
afford to do sth: We cannot afford to ignore this warning. ☊ afford ☊
They could ill afford to lose any more staff. ☊ afford ☊
afford sth: We cannot afford any more delays. ☊ afford ☊
afraid of sb/sth: It's all over. There's nothing to be afraid of now. ☊ afraid ☊
Are you afraid of spiders? ☊ afraid ☊
Tamsin was afraid of making a fool of herself. ☊ afraid ☊
afraid to do sth: Don't be afraid to ask if you don't understand. ☊ afraid ☊
The boy wasn't afraid to say what he believed. ☊ afraid ☊
I can't help you, I'm afraid. ☊ I'm afraid ☊
I'm afraid we can't come. ☊ I'm afraid ☊
He's no better, I'm afraid to say. ☊ I'm afraid ☊
'Is there any left?' 'I'm afraid not.' ☊ I'm afraid ☊
They arrived shortly after 5. ☊ after ☊
Not long after that he resigned. ☊ after ☊
day after day of hot weather ☊ after ☊
I've told you time after time not to do that. ☊ after ☊
I'm always having to clean up after the children (= clean the place after they have left it dirty and untidy). ☊ after ☊
After you with the paper (= Can I have it next?). ☊ after ☊
I'll never forgive him after what he said. ☊ after ☊
I'll call you after I've spoken to them. ☊ after ☊
Several years after they'd split up they met again by chance in Paris. ☊ after ☊
I could come next week, or the week after. ☊ after ☊
And they all lived happily ever after. ☊ after ☊
this/yesterday/tomorrow afternoon ☊ afternoon ☊
In the afternoon they went shopping. ☊ afternoon ☊
She studies art two afternoons a week. ☊ afternoon ☊
Are you ready for this afternoon's meeting? ☊ afternoon ☊
Shortly afterwards he met her again. ☊ afterwards ☊
Could you say it again, please? ☊ again ☊
This must never happen again. ☊ again ☊
I've told you again and again (= many times) not to do that. ☊ again ☊
You'll soon feel well again. ☊ again ☊
the fight against terrorism ☊ against ☊
We were rowing against the current. ☊ against ☊
She was forced to marry against her will. ☊ against ☊
Are you for or against the death penalty? ☊ against ☊
She is against seeing (= does not want to see) him. ☊ against ☊
I'd advise you against doing that. ☊ against ☊
The evidence is against him. ☊ against ☊
Her age is against her. ☊ against ☊
He left school at the age of 18. ☊ age ☊
She needs more friends of her own age. ☊ age ☊
He started playing the piano at an early age. ☊ age ☊
He was tall for his age (= taller than you would expect, considering his age). ☊ age ☊
There's a big age gap between them (= a big difference in their ages). ☊ age ☊
15 is an awkward age. ☊ age ☊
The jacket was showing signs of age. ☊ age ☊
the wisdom that comes with age ☊ age ☊
I waited for ages. ☊ age ☊
It'll probably take ages to find a parking space. ☊ age ☊
They have two children aged six and nine. ☊ aged ☊
a dangerous aggressive dog ☊ aggressive ☊
a short/long time ago ☊ ago ☊
It was on TV not (so) long ago. ☊ ago ☊
He stopped working some time ago (= quite a long time ago). ☊ ago ☊
They're getting married? It's not that long ago (= it's only a short time ago) that they met! ☊ ago ☊
agree sth: They met at the agreed time. ☊ agree ☊
Can we agree a price? ☊ agree ☊
They left at ten, as agreed. ☊ agree ☊
agree what, where, etc...: We couldn't agree what to do. ☊ agree ☊
agree to sth: Do you think he'll agree to their proposal? ☊ agree ☊
agree (with sb) (about/on sth): He agreed with them about the need for change. ☊ agree ☊
'It's terrible.' 'I couldn't agree more!' (= I completely agree) ☊ agree ☊
be agreed (on/about sth): Are we all agreed on this? ☊ agree ☊
be agreed (that...): It was agreed (that) we should hold another meeting. ☊ agree ☊
an international peace agreement ☊ agreement ☊
The agreement (= the document recording the agreement) was signed during a meeting at the UN. ☊ agreement ☊
agreement with sb: They have a free trade agreement with Australia. ☊ agreement ☊
agreement between A and B: An agreement was finally reached between management and employees. ☊ agreement ☊
agreement to do sth: They had made a verbal agreement to sell. ☊ agreement ☊
They had an agreement never to talk about work at home. ☊ agreement ☊
The two sides failed to reach agreement. ☊ agreement ☊
in agreement: Are we in agreement about the price? ☊ agreement ☊
I'll run ahead and warn them. ☊ ahead ☊
The party was planned weeks ahead. ☊ ahead ☊
Our team was ahead by six points. ☊ ahead ☊
An extra £10 million in foreign aid has been promised. ☊ aid ☊
He was breathing only with the aid of a ventilator. ☊ aid ☊
This job would be impossible without the aid of a computer. ☊ aid ☊
the aims of the lesson ☊ aim ☊
Teamwork is required in order to achieve these aims. ☊ aim ☊
aim for sth: We should aim for a bigger share of the market. ☊ aim ☊
aim to do sth: They are aiming to reduce unemployment by 50%. ☊ aim ☊
We aim to be there around six. ☊ aim ☊
aim at doing sth: They're aiming at training everybody by the end of the year. ☊ aim ☊
The book is aimed at very young children. ☊ aim ☊
My criticism wasn't aimed at you. ☊ aim ☊
It only takes three hours by air (= in a plane). ☊ air ☊
air travel/traffic ☊ air ☊
The temple was clearly visible from the air. ☊ air ☊
A surprise air attack (= from aircraft) was launched at night. ☊ air ☊
I kicked the ball high in/into the air. ☊ air ☊
Spicy smells wafted through the air. ☊ air ☊
Music filled the night air. ☊ air ☊
air pollution ☊ air ☊
Let's go out for some fresh air. ☊ air ☊
I need to put some air in my tyres. ☊ air ☊
currents of warm air ☊ air ☊
whales coming up for air (= in order to breathe) ☊ air ☊
The act lays down a minimum standard for air quality. ☊ air ☊
waiting in the airport lounge ☊ airport ☊
I felt a growing sense of alarm when he did not return that night. ☊ alarm ☊
The doctor said there was no cause for alarm. ☊ alarm ☊
By the time the alarm was raised the intruders had escaped. ☊ alarm ☊
a burglar/fire/smoke alarm ☊ alarm ☊
The captain knew there was an engine fault but didn't want to alarm the passengers. ☊ alarm ☊
She was alarmed at the prospect of travelling alone. ☊ alarmed ☊
He never drinks alcohol. ☊ alcohol ☊
Wine contains about 10% alcohol. ☊ alcohol ☊
The food and drink industry has responded to the demand for low- and no-alcohol drinks. ☊ alcohol ☊
alcohol-free beer ☊ alcohol ☊
We don't know whether he's alive or dead. ☊ alive ☊
He was buried alive in the earthquake. ☊ alive ☊
All horses are animals, but not all animals are horses. ☊ all ☊
You've had all the fun and I've had all the hard work. ☊ all ☊
She was unemployed for all that time. ☊ all ☊
They've eaten all of it. ☊ all ☊
They've eaten it all. ☊ all ☊
I invited some of my colleagues but not all. ☊ all ☊
Not all of them were invited. ☊ all ☊
I didn't enjoy it at all. ☊ (not) at all ☊
'Thanks very much for your help.' 'Not at all, it was a pleasure.' ☊ not at all ☊
How much time would you allow for the trip? ☊ allow ☊
You need to allow three metres of fabric for the dress. ☊ allow ☊
allow sb to do sth: His parents won't allow him to stay out late. ☊ allow ☊
He is not allowed to stay out late. ☊ allow ☊
They shouldn't be allowed to get away with it. ☊ allow ☊
allow sth to do sth: He allowed his mind to wander. ☊ allow ☊
allow yourself to do sth: She won't allow herself to be dictated to. ☊ allow ☊
allow sth: Smoking is not allowed in the hall. ☊ allow ☊
We do not allow smoking in the hall. ☊ allow ☊
You're allowed an hour to complete the test. ☊ allow ☊
I'm not allowed visitors. ☊ allow ☊
I sometimes allow myself the luxury of a cigar. ☊ allow ☊
allow sth: No dogs allowed (= you cannot bring them in). ☊ allow ☊
allow sb/sth + adv./prep.: The prisoners are allowed out of their cells for two hours a day. ☊ allow ☊
The crowd parted to allow her through. ☊ allow ☊
You won't be allowed up (= out of bed) for several days. ☊ allow ☊
It will take about an hour to get there, allowing for traffic delays. ☊ allow for sb/sth ☊
All these factors must be allowed for. ☊ allow for sb/sth ☊
'They're off to Spain next week.' 'It's all right for some, isn't it?' (= some people are lucky) ☊ all right ☊
Your work is all right but I'm sure you could do better. ☊ all right ☊
Are you sure it's all right for me to leave early? ☊ all right ☊
We've got to get up early, all right? ☊ all right ☊
'Can you do it?' 'Oh, all right.' ☊ all right ☊
'I'm really sorry.' 'That's all right, don't worry.' ☊ all right ☊
All right class, turn to page 20. ☊ all right ☊
a loyal ally of the United States ☊ ally ☊
His sister was his ally against their grandparents. ☊ ally ☊
The prince allied himself with the Scots. ☊ ally ☊
It's a mistake they almost always make. ☊ almost ☊
Their house is almost opposite ours. ☊ almost ☊
They'll eat almost anything. ☊ almost ☊
Almost no one (= hardly anyone) believed him. ☊ almost ☊
I don't like going out alone at night. ☊ alone ☊
She was sitting all alone in the hall. ☊ alone ☊
Tom is not alone in finding Rick hard to work with. ☊ alone ☊
It's hard bringing up children alone. ☊ alone ☊
The assassin said he had acted alone. ☊ alone ☊
They walked slowly along the road. ☊ along ☊
You'll find his office just along the corridor. ☊ along ☊
We're going for a swim. Why don't you come along? ☊ along ☊
Traditional beliefs still flourish alongside a modern urban lifestyle. ☊ alongside ☊
He read the letter aloud to us. ☊ aloud ☊
'What am I going to do?' she wondered aloud. ☊ aloud ☊
'Lunch?' 'No thanks, I've already eaten.' ☊ already ☊
You're not leaving already, are you? ☊ already ☊
There are far too many people already. We can't take any more. ☊ already ☊
She's fluent in French and German. She also speaks a little Italian. ☊ also ☊
I didn't like it that much. Also, it was much too expensive. ☊ also ☊
She was not only intelligent but also very musical. ☊ also ☊
Prices did not alter significantly during 2007. ☊ alter ☊
He had altered so much I scarcely recognized him. ☊ alter ☊
alter sb/sth: It doesn't alter the way I feel. ☊ alter ☊
Nothing can alter the fact that we are to blame. ☊ alter ☊
The landscape has been radically altered, severely damaging wildlife. ☊ alter ☊
We can have the dress altered to fit you. ☊ alter ☊
You can be paid in cash weekly or by cheque monthly; those are the two alternatives. ☊ alternative ☊
We had no alternative but to fire Gibson. ☊ alternative ☊
alternative energy (= electricity or power that is produced using the energy from the sun, wind, water, etc.) ☊ alternative ☊
The agency will make travel arrangements for you. Alternatively, you can organize your own transport. ☊ alternatively ☊
Although the sun was shining, it wasn't very warm. ☊ although ☊
Although small, the kitchen is well designed. ☊ although ☊
I felt he was wrong, although I didn't say so at the time. ☊ although ☊
The train went slower and slower until it stopped altogether. ☊ altogether ☊
I don't altogether agree with you. ☊ altogether ☊
I am not altogether happy (= I am very unhappy) about the decision. ☊ altogether ☊
It was an altogether different situation. ☊ altogether ☊
You owe me £68 altogether. ☊ altogether ☊
Always lock your car. ☊ always ☊
We're not always this busy! ☊ always ☊
This painting is very good—Ellie always was very good at art (= so it is not very surprising). ☊ always ☊
That phone's always ringing. ☊ always ☊
As always, Polly was late for school. ☊ as always ☊
amaze sb what, how, etc...: It never ceases to amaze me what some people will do for money. ☊ amaze ☊
it amazes sb that.../to see, find, learn, etc.: It amazed her that he could be so calm at such a time. ☊ amaze ☊
amazed at sb/sth: I was amazed at her knowledge of French literature. ☊ amazed ☊
amazed by sb/sth: We were amazed by his generosity. ☊ amazed ☊
amazed (that)...: I was banging so loudly I'm amazed (that) they didn't hear me. ☊ amazed ☊
We were amazed to find that no one was hurt. ☊ amazed ☊
That's amazing, isn't it? ☊ amazing ☊
political/literary/sporting ambitions ☊ ambition ☊
ambition of being/doing sth: She never achieved her ambition of becoming a famous writer. ☊ ambition ☊
ambition to be/do sth: His burning ambition was to study medicine. ☊ ambition ☊
She was intelligent but suffered from a lack of ambition. ☊ ambition ☊
They strolled among the crowds. ☊ among ☊
This attitude is common among the under-25s. ☊ among ☊
'What was wrong with the job?' 'Well, the pay wasn't good, among other things.' ☊ among ☊
They divided the money up among their three children. ☊ among ☊
The insurance company will refund any amount due to you. ☊ amount ☊
You will receive a bill for the full amount. ☊ amount ☊
Small amounts will be paid in cash. ☊ amount ☊
an amount of time/money/information ☊ amount ☊
His earnings are said to amount to £300 000 per annum. ☊ amount to sth ☊
They gave me some help in the beginning but it did not amount to much (= they did not give me much help). ☊ amount to sth ☊
amuse sb: My funny drawings amused the kids. ☊ amuse ☊
it amuses sb to do sth: It amused him to think that they were probably talking about him at that very moment. ☊ amuse ☊
amuse sb: She suggested several ideas to help Laura amuse the twins. ☊ amuse ☊
amuse yourself: I'm sure I'll be able to amuse myself for a few hours. ☊ amuse ☊
Playing with water can keep children amused for hours. ☊ keep sb amused ☊
an amusing story/game/incident ☊ amusing ☊
I didn't find the joke at all amusing. ☊ amusing ☊
statistical analysis ☊ analysis ☊
At the meeting they presented a detailed analysis of twelve schools in a London borough. ☊ analysis ☊
The blood samples are sent to the laboratory for analysis. ☊ analysis ☊
You can ask for a chemical analysis of your tap water. ☊ analysis ☊
Can he read and write? ☊ and ☊
She came in and took her coat off. ☊ and ☊
Go and get me a pen please. ☊ and ☊
Miss another class and you'll fail. ☊ and ☊
He tried and tried but without success. ☊ and ☊
The pain got worse and worse. ☊ and ☊
Many people never really express any anger. ☊ anger ☊
The question clearly angered him. ☊ anger ☊
She was angered by their selfishness and lack of concern. ☊ anger ☊
We need a new angle for our next advertising campaign. ☊ angle ☊
angry with/at sb: Please don't be angry with me. It wasn't my fault. ☊ angry ☊
The passengers grew angry about the delay. ☊ angry ☊
Some senators reacted angrily to the President's remarks. ☊ angrily ☊
a small furry animal ☊ animal ☊
Fish oils are less saturated than animal fats. ☊ animal ☊
domestic animals such as dogs and cats ☊ animal ☊
announce sth: They haven't formally announced their engagement yet. ☊ announce ☊
A ring at the doorbell announced Jack's arrival. ☊ announce ☊
announce sth to sb: The government yesterday announced to the media plans to create a million new jobs. ☊ announce ☊
announce that...: We are pleased to announce that all five candidates were successful. ☊ announce ☊
it is announced that...: It was announced that new speed restrictions would be introduced. ☊ announce ☊
announce sth: Has our flight been announced yet? ☊ announce ☊
+ speech: 'Now boarding flight 897, destination Seattle,' the loudspeaker announced. ☊ announce ☊
announce that...: They announced that the flight would be delayed. ☊ announce ☊
announce that...: She announced that she'd given up smoking. ☊ announce ☊
He swatted a fly that was annoying him. ☊ annoy ☊
annoyed (with sb) (at/about sth): He was beginning to get very annoyed with me about my carelessness. ☊ annoyed ☊
I was annoyed with myself for giving in so easily. ☊ annoyed ☊
I bet she was annoyed at having to write it out again. ☊ annoyed ☊
annoyed that...: I was annoyed that they hadn't turned up. ☊ annoyed ☊
He was annoyed to find himself going red. ☊ annoyed ☊
This interruption is very annoying. ☊ annoying ☊
Her most annoying habit was eating with her mouth open. ☊ annoying ☊
an annual meeting/event/report ☊ annual ☊
Would you like another drink? ☊ another ☊
'Finished?' 'No, I've got another three questions to do.' ☊ another ☊
'It's a bill.' 'Oh no, not another!' ☊ another ☊
I got another of those calls yesterday. ☊ another ☊
We can try that—but whether it'll work is another matter. ☊ another ☊
The room's too small. Let's see if they've got another one. ☊ another ☊
I don't like this room. I'm going to ask for another. ☊ another ☊
I rang the bell, but there was no answer. ☊ answer ☊
a question and answer session ☊ answer ☊
answer to sth: I can't easily give an answer to your question. ☊ answer ☊
Have you had an answer to your letter? ☊ answer ☊
As if in answer to our prayers, she offered to lend us £10 000. ☊ answer ☊
She had no answer to the accusations. ☊ answer ☊
Do you know the answer (= the right one) to question 12? ☊ answer ☊
There is no easy answer. ☊ answer ☊
This could be the answer to all our problems. ☊ answer ☊
I repeated the question, but she didn't answer. ☊ answer ☊
answer sth: You haven't answered my question. ☊ answer ☊
to answer the phone (= to pick up the phone when it rings) ☊ answer ☊
He refused to answer the charges against him. ☊ answer ☊
answer (sb): Come on, answer me! Where were you? ☊ answer ☊
+ speech: 'I'd prefer to walk,' she answered. ☊ answer ☊
answer sb + speech: 'I'd prefer to walk,' she answered him. ☊ answer ☊
answer (sb) that...: She answered that she would prefer to walk. ☊ answer ☊
answer sb sth: Answer me this: how did they know we were here? ☊ answer ☊
anti-tank weapons ☊ anti- ☊
antisocial ☊ anti- ☊
anti-hero ☊ anti- ☊
anticlimax ☊ anti- ☊
antifreeze ☊ anti- ☊
anticipate sth: We don't anticipate any major problems. ☊ anticipate ☊
Our anticipated arrival time is 8.30. ☊ anticipate ☊
anticipate doing sth: They anticipate moving to bigger premises by the end of the year. ☊ anticipate ☊
anticipate sth doing sth: I don't anticipate it being a problem. ☊ anticipate ☊
anticipate sth: We need someone who can anticipate and respond to changes in the fashion industry. ☊ anticipate ☊
anticipate what, how, that, etc...: Try and anticipate what the interviewers will ask. ☊ anticipate ☊
Waiting for exam results is a time of great anxiety. ☊ anxiety ☊
If you're worried about your health, share your anxieties with your doctor. ☊ anxiety ☊
anxious (about sth): He seemed anxious about the meeting. ☊ anxious ☊
anxious (for sb): Parents are naturally anxious for their children. ☊ anxious ☊
There were a few anxious moments in the baseball game. ☊ anxious ☊
anxious to do sth: She was anxious to finish school and get a job. ☊ anxious ☊
He was anxious not to be misunderstood. ☊ anxious ☊
anxious for sth: There are plenty of graduates anxious for work. ☊ anxious ☊
anxious for sb to do sth: I'm anxious for her to do as little as possible. ☊ anxious ☊
to ask/look/wait anxiously ☊ anxiously ☊
Residents are anxiously awaiting a decision. ☊ anxiously ☊
I didn't eat any meat. ☊ any ☊
Are there any stamps? ☊ any ☊
I've got hardly any money. ☊ any ☊
You can't go out without any shoes. ☊ any ☊
She asked if we had any questions. ☊ any ☊
Any teacher will tell you that students learn at different rates. ☊ any ☊
We need some more paint; there isn't any left. ☊ any ☊
I need some stamps. Are there any in your bag? ☊ any ☊
Please let me know how many people are coming, if any. ☊ any ☊
He returned home without any of the others. ☊ any ☊
I'll take any you don't want. ☊ any ☊
'Which colour do you want?' 'Any of them will do.' ☊ any ☊
He wasn't any good at French. ☊ any ☊
I can't run any faster. ☊ any ☊
Is your father feeling any better? ☊ any ☊
I don't want any more. ☊ any ☊
If you don't tell them, nobody will be any the wiser (= they will not find out about it). ☊ any ☊
Is there anybody who can help me? ☊ anybody ☊
Anybody can use the pool—you don't need to be a member. ☊ anybody ☊
She wasn't anybody before she got that job. ☊ anybody ☊
Is anyone there? ☊ anyone ☊
Does anyone else want to come? ☊ anyone ☊
Did anyone see you? ☊ anyone ☊
Hardly anyone came. ☊ anyone ☊
I forbid anyone to touch that clock. ☊ anyone ☊
Would you like anything else? ☊ anything ☊
There's never anything worth watching on TV. ☊ anything ☊
If you remember anything at all, please let us know. ☊ anything ☊
We hope to prevent anything unpleasant from happening. ☊ anything ☊
He isn't anything like my first boss. ☊ anything like sb/sth ☊
It's too expensive and anyway the colour doesn't suit you. ☊ anyway ☊
I'm afraid we can't come, but thanks for the invitation anyway. ☊ anyway ☊
I can't see it anywhere. ☊ anywhere ☊
Many of these animals are not found anywhere else. ☊ anywhere ☊
Put the box down anywhere. ☊ anywhere ☊
I don't have anywhere to stay. ☊ anywhere ☊
Their birthdays are only three days apart. ☊ apart ☊
The two sides in the talks are still a long way apart (= are far from reaching an agreement). ☊ apart ☊
I can't tell the twins apart (= see the difference between them). ☊ apart ☊
I've finished apart from the last question. ☊ apart from ☊
Apart from their house in London, they also have a villa in Spain. ☊ apart from ☊
It was a difficult time. Apart from everything else, we had financial problems. ☊ apart from ☊
self-catering holiday apartments ☊ apartment ☊
Their devotion was apparent. ☊ apparent ☊
Then, for no apparent reason, the train suddenly stopped. ☊ apparent ☊
apparent (to sb) (that...): It soon became apparent to everyone that he couldn't sing. ☊ apparent ☊
My parents were concerned at my apparent lack of enthusiasm for school. ☊ apparent ☊
Their affluence is more apparent than real (= they are not as rich as they seem to be). ☊ apparent ☊
Apparently they are getting divorced soon. ☊ apparently ☊
I thought she had retired, but apparently she hasn't. ☊ apparently ☊
appeal against sth: an appeal against the 3-match ban ☊ appeal ☊
mass/wide/popular appeal ☊ appeal ☊
The Beatles have never really lost their appeal. ☊ appeal ☊
The prospect of living in a city holds little appeal for me. ☊ appeal ☊
appeal (to sb) (for sth): to launch a TV appeal for donations to the charity ☊ appeal ☊
The child's mother made an emotional appeal on TV for his return. ☊ appeal ☊
appeal to sb to do sth: The police made an appeal to the public to remain calm. ☊ appeal ☊
The prospect of a long wait in the rain did not appeal. ☊ appeal ☊
appeal to sb: The design has to appeal to all ages and social groups. ☊ appeal ☊
appeal (to sb) (for sth): Community leaders appealed for calm (= urged people to remain calm). ☊ appeal ☊
appeal to sb to do sth: Organizers appealed to the crowd not to panic. ☊ appeal ☊
This problem first appeared in the inner cities. ☊ appear ☊
Smoke appeared on the horizon. ☊ appear ☊
Posters for the gig appeared all over town. ☊ appear ☊
New shoots are just appearing at the base of the plant. ☊ appear ☊
+ adj.: She didn't appear at all surprised at the news. ☊ appear ☊
It appears unlikely that interest rates will fall further. ☊ appear ☊
They appeared not to know what was happening. ☊ appear ☊
The sudden appearance of a security guard caused them to drop the money and run. ☊ appearance ☊
I don't want to go to the party, but I suppose I'd better put in an appearance (= go there for a short time). ☊ appearance ☊
the early appearance of daffodils in spring ☊ appearance ☊
The dog was similar in general appearance to a spaniel. ☊ appearance ☊
He gave every appearance of (= seemed very much to be) enjoying himself. ☊ appearance ☊
They really are apples and oranges. ☊ apples and oranges ☊
They are both great but you can't compare apples and oranges. ☊ apples and oranges ☊
It's a totally different situation, it's apples and oranges. ☊ apples and oranges ☊
a planning/passport application ☊ application ☊
an application form (= a piece of paper on which to apply for sth) ☊ application ☊
application for sth/to do sth: an application for membership/a loan/a licence ☊ application ☊
application to sb (for sth/to do sth): His application to the court for bail has been refused. ☊ application ☊
Further information is available on application to the principal. ☊ application ☊
apply to sb/sth: What I am saying applies only to some of you. ☊ apply ☊
apply sth to sb/sth: The word 'unexciting' could never be applied to her novels. ☊ apply ☊
Apply the cream sparingly to your face and neck. ☊ apply ☊
The glue should be applied to both surfaces. ☊ apply ☊
apply sth to sth: The new technology was applied to farming. ☊ apply ☊
You should apply in person/by letter. ☊ apply ☊
apply for sth: to apply for a job/passport/grant ☊ apply ☊
apply to sb/sth (for sth): to apply to a company/university ☊ apply ☊
appoint sb: They have appointed a new head teacher at my son's school. ☊ appoint ☊
appoint sb + noun: appoint sb as sth: They appointed him (as) captain of the English team. ☊ appoint ☊
appoint sb to do sth: A lawyer was appointed to represent the child. ☊ appoint ☊
I've got a dental appointment at 3 o'clock. ☊ appointment ☊
Do you have an appointment? ☊ appointment ☊
Viewing is by appointment only (= only at a time that has been arranged in advance). ☊ appointment ☊
appointment for sth: an appointment for a blood test ☊ appointment ☊
appointment for sb to do sth: She made an appointment for her son to see the doctor. ☊ appointment ☊
the appointment of a new captain for the England team ☊ appointment ☊
You can't really appreciate foreign literature in translation. ☊ appreciate ☊
His talents are not fully appreciated in that company. ☊ appreciate ☊
Her family doesn't appreciate her. ☊ appreciate ☊
Your support is greatly appreciated. ☊ appreciate ☊
appreciate doing sth: I don't appreciate being treated like a second-class citizen. ☊ appreciate ☊
appreciate sb doing sth: We would appreciate you letting us know of any problems. ☊ appreciate ☊
Few writers approach his richness of language. ☊ approach ☊
I'd like to ask his opinion but I find him difficult to approach (= not easy to talk to in a friendly way). ☊ approach ☊
approach sb for sth/about (doing) sth: She approached the bank for a loan. ☊ approach ☊
The time is fast approaching when we shall have to make a decision. ☊ approach ☊
approach sb/sth: As you approach the town, you'll see the college on the left. ☊ approach ☊
She hadn't heard his approach and jumped as the door opened. ☊ approach ☊
They felt apprehensive about the approach of war. ☊ approach ☊
She took the wrong approach in her dealings with them. ☊ approach ☊
an appropriate response/measure/method ☊ appropriate ☊
Now that the problem has been identified, appropriate action can be taken. ☊ appropriate ☊
Is now an appropriate time to make a speech? ☊ appropriate ☊
Please debit my Mastercard/Visa/American Express card (delete as appropriate) (= cross out the options that do not apply). ☊ appropriate ☊
appropriate for sth: Jeans are not appropriate for a formal party. ☊ appropriate ☊
appropriate to sth: The book was written in a style appropriate to the age of the children. ☊ appropriate ☊
Do the plans meet with your approval? ☊ approval ☊
The plan will be submitted to the committee for official approval. ☊ approval ☊
Senior management have given their seal of approval (= formal approval) to the plans. ☊ approval ☊
I can't agree to anything without my partner's approval. ☊ approval ☊
planning approvals ☊ approval ☊
The proposal is subject to approval by the shareholders (= they need to agree to it). ☊ approval ☊
approval (for sth) (from sb): They required/received approval for the proposal from the shareholders. ☊ approval ☊
I told my mother I wanted to leave school but she didn't approve. ☊ approve ☊
approve of sb doing sth: She doesn't approve of me leaving school this year. ☊ approve ☊
approve of sb's doing sth: She doesn't approve of my leaving school this year. ☊ approve ☊
The committee unanimously approved the plan. ☊ approve ☊
The course is approved by the Department for Education. ☊ approve ☊
The auditors approved the company's accounts. ☊ approve ☊
The cost given is only approximate. ☊ approximate ☊
approximate sth: The animals were reared in conditions which approximated the wild as closely as possible. ☊ approximate ☊
The total cost will approximate £15 billion. ☊ approximate ☊
The journey took approximately seven hours. ☊ approximately ☊
The meeting is on the fifth of April/April the fifth. ☊ April ☊
The meeting is on April fifth. ☊ April ☊
The room is 12 square metres in area. ☊ area ☊
The big growth area of recent years has been in health clubs. ☊ area ☊
The tumour had not spread to other areas of the body. ☊ area ☊
rural/urban/inner-city areas ☊ area ☊
There is heavy traffic in the downtown area tonight. ☊ area ☊
a play/parking/dining area ☊ area ☊
argue with sb: I don't want to argue with you—just do it! ☊ argue ☊
argue for/against sth/doing sth: They argued for the right to strike. ☊ argue ☊
argue that...: He argued that they needed more time to finish the project. ☊ argue ☊
It could be argued that laws are made by and for men. ☊ argue ☊
argument (with sb) (about/over sth): We had an argument with the waiter about the bill. ☊ argument ☊
argument for/against sth: There are strong arguments for and against euthanasia. ☊ argument ☊
A new crisis has arisen. ☊ arise ☊
We keep them informed of any changes as they arise. ☊ arise ☊
He escaped with only a broken arm. ☊ arm ☊
He held the dirty rag at arm's length (= as far away from his body as possible). ☊ arm ☊
They walked along arm in arm (= with the arm of one person linked with the arm of the other). ☊ arm ☊
They fell asleep in each other's arms (= holding each other). ☊ arm ☊
She had armed herself for the meeting with all the latest statistics. ☊ arm ☊
Guerrillas have pledged to intensify the armed struggle against the new government. ☊ armed ☊
Police officers in the UK do not usually carry arms. ☊ arms ☊
Her husband is in the army. ☊ army ☊
After leaving school, Mike went into the army. ☊ army ☊
He arrived around five o'clock. ☊ around ☊
The cost would be somewhere around £1 500. ☊ around ☊
We were all running around trying to get ready in time. ☊ around ☊
This is our new office—Kay will show you around. ☊ around ☊
I knocked but there was no one around. ☊ around ☊
Digital television has been around for some time now. ☊ around ☊
They walked around the lake. ☊ around ☊
They walked around the town looking for a place to eat. ☊ around ☊
She arranged a loan with the bank. ☊ arrange ☊
Can I arrange an appointment for Monday? ☊ arrange ☊
arrange that...: I've arranged that we can borrow their car. ☊ arrange ☊
arrange for sth (to do sth): We arranged for a car to collect us from the airport. ☊ arrange ☊
She arranged the flowers in a vase. ☊ arrange ☊
arrangement for sth: I'll make arrangements for you to be met at the airport. ☊ arrangement ☊
There are special arrangements for people working overseas. ☊ arrangement ☊
arrangement that...: They had an arrangement that the children would spend two weeks with each parent. ☊ arrangement ☊
plans of the possible seating arrangements ☊ arrangement ☊
the art of flower arrangement ☊ arrangement ☊
Opposition leaders were put under house arrest (= not allowed to leave their houses). ☊ arrest ☊
There are 120 arrivals and departures every day. ☊ arrival ☊
The first arrivals at the concert got the best seats. ☊ arrival ☊
I'll wait until they arrive. ☊ arrive ☊
By the time I arrived on the scene, it was all over. ☊ arrive ☊
We didn't arrive back at the hotel until very late. ☊ arrive ☊
A letter arrived for you this morning. ☊ arrive ☊
We waited an hour for our lunch to arrive. ☊ arrive ☊
to arrive at an agreement/a decision/a conclusion ☊ arrive at sth ☊
an art gallery/exhibition ☊ art ☊
lottery funding for the arts ☊ art ☊
Have you seen that article about young fashion designers? ☊ article ☊
toilet articles such as soap and shampoo ☊ article ☊
an artificial limb/flower/sweetener/fertilizer ☊ artificial ☊
A job interview is a very artificial situation. ☊ artificial ☊
artificially created lakes ☊ artificially ☊
a graphic artist ☊ artist ☊
In Paris she met a group of young artists: poets, film-makers and painters. ☊ artist ☊
the artistic works of the period ☊ artistic ☊
an artistic arrangement of dried flowers ☊ artistic ☊
They were all dressed as clowns. ☊ as ☊
She had been there often as a child (= when she was a child). ☊ as ☊
She doesn't play as well as her sister. ☊ as ☊
I haven't known him as long as you (= as you have known him). ☊ as ☊
He doesn't earn as much as me. ☊ as ☊
He doesn't earn as much as I do. ☊ as ☊
It's not as hard as I thought. ☊ as ☊
They did as I had asked. ☊ as ☊
Leave the papers as they are. ☊ as ☊
As you were out, I left a message. ☊ as ☊
As for food for the party, that's all being taken care of. ☊ as for sb/sth ☊
He behaved as if nothing had happened. ☊ as if/as though ☊
It sounds as though you had a good time. ☊ as if/as though ☊
It's my birthday. As if you didn't know! ☊ as if/as though ☊
'Don't say anything' 'As if I would! ' (= surely you do not expect me to) ☊ as if/as though ☊
ashamed of sth: She was deeply ashamed of her behaviour at the party. ☊ ashamed ☊
Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of. ☊ ashamed ☊
ashamed of sb: His daughter looked such a mess that he was ashamed of her. ☊ ashamed ☊
ashamed of yourself: You should be ashamed of yourself for telling such lies. ☊ ashamed ☊
ashamed that...: I feel almost ashamed that I've been so lucky. ☊ ashamed ☊
ashamed to be sth: The football riots made me ashamed to be English. ☊ ashamed ☊
You act as if you're ashamed to be seen with me. ☊ ashamed ☊
I'm ashamed to say that I lied to her. ☊ ashamed ☊
I cried at the end and I'm not ashamed to admit it. ☊ ashamed ☊
He felt ashamed to let her see him in this state. ☊ ashamed ☊
He took me aside (= away from a group of people) to give me some advice. ☊ aside ☊
Leaving aside (= not considering at this stage) the cost of the scheme, let us examine its benefits. ☊ aside ☊
Aside from a few scratches, I'm OK. ☊ aside from ☊
ask sb (+ adv./prep.): They've asked me to dinner. ☊ ask ☊
I didn't ask them in (= to come into the house). ☊ ask ☊
ask if, whether, etc...: I'll ask if it's all right to park here. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb if, whether, etc...: She asked her boss whether she could have the day off. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb to do sth: All the students were asked to complete a questionnaire. ☊ ask ☊
ask whether, what, etc...: I asked whether they could change my ticket. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb whether, what, etc...: She asked me if I would give her English lessons. ☊ ask ☊
ask that...: She asked that she be kept informed of developments. ☊ ask ☊
She asked that she should be kept informed. ☊ ask ☊
ask for sth: to ask for a job/a drink/an explanation ☊ ask ☊
I am writing to ask for some information about courses. ☊ ask ☊
ask sth: Why don't you ask his advice? ☊ ask ☊
ask sb for sth: Why don't you ask him for his advice? ☊ ask ☊
ask sth of sb: Can I ask a favour of you? ☊ ask ☊
ask sb sth: Can I ask you a favour? ☊ ask ☊
How old are you—if you don't mind me/my asking? ☊ ask ☊
ask about sb/sth: He asked about her family. ☊ ask ☊
ask sth: Can I ask a question? ☊ ask ☊
Did you ask the price? ☊ ask ☊
+ speech: 'Where are you going?' she asked. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb + speech: 'Are you sure?' he asked her. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb sth: She asked the students their names. ☊ ask ☊
I often get asked that! ☊ ask ☊
ask sb (about sth): The interviewer asked me about my future plans. ☊ ask ☊
ask where, what, etc...: He asked where I lived. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb where, what, etc...: I had to ask the teacher what to do next. ☊ ask ☊
I was asked if/whether I could drive. ☊ ask ☊
I waited until they were all fast asleep (= sleeping deeply). ☊ asleep ☊
She was still half asleep (= not fully awake) when she arrived at work. ☊ asleep ☊
The book aims to cover all aspects of city life. ☊ aspect ☊
The consultancy gives advice to manufacturers on the health and safety aspects of their products. ☊ aspect ☊
assist in/with sth: We are looking for people who would be willing to assist in the group's work. ☊ assist ☊
assist sb in/with sth: Two men are assisting the police with their enquiries (= are being questioned by the police). ☊ assist ☊
assist sb to do sth: a course to assist adults to return to the labour market ☊ assist ☊
activities that will assist the decision-making process ☊ assist ☊
technical/economic/military assistance ☊ assistance ☊
financial assistance for people on low incomes ☊ assistance ☊
Can I be of any assistance? ☊ assistance ☊
Despite his cries, no one came to his assistance. ☊ assistance ☊
assistance with sth: She offered me practical assistance with my research. ☊ assistance ☊
assistance in doing sth/to do sth: The company provides advice and assistance in finding work. ☊ assistance ☊
My assistant will now demonstrate the machine in action. ☊ assistant ☊
a sales assistant in a department store ☊ assistant ☊
Maybe one of our assistants can help you make your choice? ☊ assistant ☊
I always associate the smell of baking with my childhood. ☊ associate ☊
You wouldn't normally associate these two writers—their styles are completely different. ☊ associate ☊
He no longer wished to be associated with the party's policy on education. ☊ associated ☊
Do you belong to any professional or trade associations? ☊ association ☊
the Football Association ☊ association ☊
a residents' association ☊ association ☊
his alleged association with terrorist groups ☊ association ☊
They have maintained a close association with a college in the US. ☊ association ☊
She became famous through her association with the group of poets. ☊ association ☊
The seaside had all sorts of pleasant associations with childhood holidays for me. ☊ association ☊
Incense always had associations with religion for him. ☊ association ☊
Let us assume for a moment that the plan succeeds. ☊ assume ☊
She would, he assumed, be home at the usual time. ☊ assume ☊
it is assumed (that)...: It is generally assumed that stress is caused by too much work. ☊ assume ☊
assure sb (that)...: You think I did it deliberately, but I assure you (that) I did not. ☊ assure ☊
She's perfectly safe, I can assure you. ☊ assure ☊
assure sb (of sth): We assured him of our support. ☊ assure ☊
I won't let you down, I can assure you of that. ☊ assure ☊
at the corner of the street ☊ at ☊
They arrived late at the airport. ☊ at ☊
How many people were there at the concert? ☊ at ☊
He's been at the bank longer than anyone else. ☊ at ☊
She's at Yale (= Yale University). ☊ at ☊
I didn't know at the time of writing (= when I wrote). ☊ at ☊
She got married at 25. ☊ at ☊
Can you read a car number plate at fifty metres? ☊ at ☊
The noise came at two-minute intervals (= once every two minutes). ☊ at ☊
They were impatient at the delay. ☊ at ☊
pollution of the atmosphere ☊ atmosphere ☊
Saturn's atmosphere ☊ atmosphere ☊
a smoky/stuffy atmosphere ☊ atmosphere ☊
a party atmosphere ☊ atmosphere ☊
The hotel offers a friendly atmosphere and personal service. ☊ atmosphere ☊
Use music and lighting to create a romantic atmosphere. ☊ atmosphere ☊
There was an atmosphere of mutual trust between them. ☊ atmosphere ☊
The children grew up in an atmosphere of violence and insecurity. ☊ atmosphere ☊
The old house is full of atmosphere (= it's very interesting). ☊ atmosphere ☊
Two atoms of hydrogen combine with one atom of oxygen to form a molecule of water. ☊ atom ☊
attach sth: I attach a copy of my notes for your information. ☊ attach ☊
They have attached a number of conditions to the agreement (= said that the conditions must be part of the agreement). ☊ attach ☊
I wouldn't attach too much weight to these findings. ☊ attach ☊
The research unit is attached to the university. ☊ attached ☊
Please complete the attached application form. ☊ attached ☊
Germany's attack has been weakened by the loss of some key players through injury. ☊ attack ☊
a sustained attack on the Arsenal goal ☊ attack ☊
a panic attack ☊ attack ☊
to launch an all-out attack on poverty/unemployment ☊ attack ☊
The school has come under attack for failing to encourage bright pupils. ☊ attack ☊
to launch/make/mount an attack ☊ attack ☊
A child is recovering in hospital after a serious attack by a stray dog. ☊ attack ☊
The vines were attacked by mildew. ☊ attack ☊
attack sb/sth for sth/for doing sth: She has been attacked for ignoring her own party members. ☊ attack ☊
attack sb/sth: At dawn the army attacked the town. ☊ attack ☊
Most dogs will not attack unless provoked. ☊ attack ☊
attack sb: A woman was attacked and robbed by a gang of youths. ☊ attack ☊
They made no attempt to escape. ☊ attempt ☊
attempt at sth/at doing sth: The couple made an unsuccessful attempt at a compromise. ☊ attempt ☊
Someone has made an attempt on the President's life. ☊ attempt ☊
attempt to do sth: I will attempt to answer all your questions. ☊ attempt ☊
attempt sth: The prisoners attempted an escape, but failed. ☊ attempt ☊
attend sth: The meeting was attended by 90% of shareholders. ☊ attend ☊
Our children attend the same school. ☊ attend ☊
How many people attend church every Sunday? ☊ attend ☊
for the attention of... (= written on the envelope of an official letter to say who should deal with it) ☊ attention ☊
Small children have a very short attention span. ☊ attention ☊
Don't pay any attention to what they say (= don't think that it is important). ☊ attention ☊
I tried not to draw attention to (= make people notice) the weak points in my argument. ☊ attention ☊
I couldn't give the programme my undivided attention. ☊ attention ☊
It has come to my attention (= I have been informed) that... ☊ attention ☊
He called (their) attention to the fact that many files were missing. ☊ attention ☊
Can I have your attention please? ☊ attention ☊
changes in public attitudes to marriage ☊ attitude ☊
If you want to pass your exams you'd better change your attitude! ☊ attitude ☊
You're taking a pretty selfish attitude over this, aren't you? ☊ attitude ☊
A lot of drivers have a serious attitude problem (= they do not behave in a way that is acceptable to other people). ☊ attitude ☊
The warm damp air attracts a lot of mosquitoes. ☊ attract ☊
She felt an immediate attraction for him. ☊ attraction ☊
They felt a strong mutual attraction. ☊ attraction ☊
Attractions at the fair include a mini-circus, clowns, dancers and a jazz band. ☊ attraction ☊
I can't see the attraction of sitting on a beach all day. ☊ attraction ☊
I like John but I don't find him attractive physically. ☊ attractive ☊
Antique furniture is used to make an attractive contrast with a modern setting. ☊ attractive ☊
That's one of the less attractive aspects of her personality. ☊ attractive ☊
They are able to offer attractive career opportunities to graduates. ☊ attractive ☊
His book reached an even wider audience when it was made into a movie. ☊ audience ☊
The target audience for this advertisement was mainly teenagers. ☊ audience ☊
It was done without the principal's authority. ☊ authority ☊
We acted under the authority of the UN. ☊ authority ☊
Nothing will be done because no one in authority (= who has a position of power) takes the matter seriously. ☊ authority ☊
a fully automatic driverless train ☊ automatic ☊
automatic transmission (= in a car, etc.) ☊ automatic ☊
an automatic rifle (= one that continues to fire as long as the trigger is pressed) ☊ automatic ☊
Breathing is an automatic function of the body. ☊ automatic ☊
A fine for this offence is automatic. ☊ automatic ☊
The heating switches off automatically. ☊ automatically ☊
I turned left automatically without thinking. ☊ automatically ☊
the autumn term (= for example at a school or college in Britain) ☊ autumn ☊
When will the information be made available? ☊ available ☊
Further information is available on request. ☊ available ☊
This was the only room available. ☊ available ☊
We'll send you a copy as soon as it becomes available. ☊ available ☊
The director was not available for comment. ☊ available ☊
Average earnings are around £20 000 per annum. ☊ average ☊
40 hours is a fairly average working week for most people. ☊ average ☊
£20 for dinner is about average. ☊ average ☊
Parents spend an average of $220 a year on toys. ☊ average ☊
Temperatures are above/below average for the time of year. ☊ average ☊
Class sizes in the school are below the national average. ☊ average ☊
They narrowly avoided defeat. ☊ avoid ☊
avoid doing sth: They built a wall to avoid soil being washed away. ☊ avoid ☊
The car swerved to avoid a cat. ☊ avoid ☊
to be half/fully awake ☊ awake ☊
to be wide awake (= fully awake) ☊ awake ☊
I was finding it hard to stay awake. ☊ awake ☊
She was awake (= not unconscious) during the operation on her leg. ☊ awake ☊
It took her some time to awake to the dangers of her situation. ☊ awake to sth ☊
award for sth: to win/receive/get an award for sth ☊ award ☊
award sth (to sb): The judges awarded equal points to both finalists. ☊ award ☊
award (sb) sth: The judges awarded both finalists equal points. ☊ award ☊
As you're aware, this is not a new problem. ☊ aware ☊
As far as I'm aware, nobody has done anything about it. ☊ aware ☊
aware of sth: I don't think people are really aware of just how much it costs. ☊ aware ☊
aware of sb/sth: She slipped away without him being aware of it. ☊ aware ☊
They suddenly became aware of people looking at them. ☊ aware ☊
Put your toys away. ☊ away ☊
There were ten children away yesterday. ☊ away ☊
'They didn't even offer to pay.' 'Oh that's awful.' ☊ awful ☊
It's awful, isn't it? ☊ awful ☊
The weather last summer was awful. ☊ awful ☊
There's not an awful lot of room. ☊ awful ☊
I feel an awful lot better than I did yesterday. ☊ awful ☊
I had an awful job persuading him to come (= it was very difficult). ☊ awful ☊
the awful horrors of war ☊ awful ☊
That name sounds awfully familiar. ☊ awfully ☊
I'm not awfully keen on fish. ☊ awfully ☊
There was an awkward silence. ☊ awkward ☊
I felt awkward because they obviously wanted to be alone. ☊ awkward ☊
Don't ask awkward questions. ☊ awkward ☊
You've put me in an awkward position. ☊ awkward ☊
an awkward customer (= a person who is difficult to deal with) ☊ awkward ☊
It makes things awkward for everyone when you behave like that. ☊ awkward ☊
Have I come at an awkward time? ☊ awkward ☊
This box is very awkward for one person to carry. ☊ awkward ☊
This tool will reach into awkward corners, such as under kitchen units. ☊ awkward ☊
I must have slept in an awkward position—I'm aching all over. ☊ awkward ☊
an awkwardly shaped room ☊ awkwardly ☊
The baby's crying! ☊ baby ☊
We could only get seats at the back (= of the room). ☊ back ☊
The house has three bedrooms at the front and two at the back. ☊ back ☊
There's room for three people in the back. ☊ back ☊
There's room for three people in back = of a car, etc.. ☊ back ☊
If you'd like to come round the back (= to the area behind the house), I'll show you the garden. ☊ back ☊
Do you sleep on your back or your front? ☊ back ☊
They had their hands tied behind their backs. ☊ back ☊
They set off with the wind at their backs (= behind them). ☊ back ☊
I pulled (= injured the muscles in) my back playing squash. ☊ back ☊
He put his back out (= dislocated sth in his back) lifting the crates. ☊ back ☊
When on stage, try not to turn your back on the audience. ☊ turn your back on sb/sth ☊
She turned her back on them when they needed her. ☊ turn your back on sb/sth ☊
They went ahead and sold it behind my back. ☊ behind sb's back ☊
a back room (= one at the back of a building) ☊ back ☊
Could you call back later, please? ☊ back ☊
I can't wait to get back home. ☊ back ☊
The village has a history going back to the Middle Ages. ☊ back ☊
Please give me my ball back. ☊ back ☊
We were right back where we started, only this time without any money. ☊ back ☊
He could no longer hold back his tears. ☊ back ☊
Stand back and give me some room. ☊ back ☊
ferries sailing back and forth between the islands ☊ back and forth ☊
Her parents backed her in her choice of career. ☊ back ☊
Doctors have backed plans to raise the tax on cigarettes. ☊ back ☊
The programme of economic reform is backed (= given financial support) by foreign aid. ☊ back ☊
a United Nations-backed peace plan ☊ back ☊
to back out of a parking space ☊ back ☊
back sth + adv./prep.: If you can't drive in forwards, try backing it in. ☊ back ☊
I'll back you up if they don't believe you. ☊ back sb/sth up ☊
The writer doesn't back up his opinions with examples. ☊ back sb/sth up ☊
two doctors backed up by a team of nurses ☊ back sb/sth up ☊
The rebels backed up their demands with threats. ☊ back sb/sth up ☊
There was a lot of background noise (= that you could hear, but were not listening to). ☊ background ☊
background information/knowledge ☊ background ☊
The elections are taking place against a background of violence. ☊ background ☊
Can you give me more background on the company? ☊ background ☊
a person's family/social/cultural/educational/class background ☊ background ☊
The job would suit someone with a business background. ☊ background ☊
In spite of their very different backgrounds, they immediately became friends. ☊ background ☊
She strode past him without a backward glance. ☊ backward ☊
She felt that going back to live in her home town would be a backward step. ☊ backward ☊
In the movie they take a journey backwards through time. ☊ backwards ☊
Those shoes are bad for her feet. ☊ bad ☊
Weather like this is bad for business. ☊ bad ☊
Too much work is bad for your health. ☊ bad ☊
I know that this is a bad time to ask for help. ☊ bad ☊
The engagement was a bad mistake. ☊ bad ☊
My headache is getting worse. ☊ bad ☊
This isn't as bad as I thought. ☊ bad ☊
That's not a bad idea. ☊ bad ☊
bad news/weather/dreams/habits ☊ bad ☊
Smoking gives you bad breath. ☊ bad ☊
Things are bad enough without our own guns shelling us. ☊ bad ☊
If sometimes they're the wrong decisions, too bad. ☊ too bad ☊
Too bad every day can't be as good as this. ☊ too bad ☊
'How are you?' 'Not too bad.' ☊ not bad ☊
That wasn't bad for a first attempt. ☊ not bad ☊
to play/sing badly ☊ badly ☊
I did badly (= was not successful) in my exams. ☊ badly ☊
The kids took the dog's death very badly (= they were very unhappy). ☊ badly ☊
The economic crisis reflects badly on the government's policies. ☊ badly ☊
They wanted to win so badly. ☊ badly ☊
I miss her badly. ☊ badly ☊
badly damaged/injured/hurt ☊ badly ☊
The country has been badly affected by recession. ☊ badly ☊
excess baggage (= weighing more than the limit allowed on a plane) ☊ baggage ☊
bake sth for sb: I'm baking a birthday cake for Alex. ☊ bake ☊
to check your bank balance (= to find out how much money there is in your account) ☊ balance ☊
balance sth (out): This year's profits will balance our previous losses. ☊ balance ☊
His lack of experience was balanced by a willingness to learn. ☊ balance ☊
Chemical weapons are banned internationally. ☊ ban ☊
ban sb from sth: He was banned from the meeting. ☊ ban ☊
ban sb from doing sth: She's been banned from leaving Greece while the allegations are investigated. ☊ ban ☊
There is to be a total ban on smoking in the office. ☊ ban ☊
a band of outlaws ☊ band ☊
He persuaded a small band of volunteers to help. ☊ band ☊
Don't bandage the wound too tightly. ☊ bandage ☊
I need to go to the bank (= the local office of a bank). ☊ bank ☊
a bank loan ☊ bank ☊
a bar of chocolate/soap ☊ bar ☊
the island's only licensed bar (= one that is allowed to sell alcoholic drinks) ☊ bar ☊
The hotel has a restaurant, bar and swimming pool. ☊ bar ☊
I found David in the bar of the Red Lion (= a room in a pub where drinks are served). ☊ bar ☊
It was so crowded I couldn't get to the bar. ☊ bar ☊
I picked up a few good bargains in the sale. ☊ bargain ☊
The car was a bargain at that price. ☊ bargain ☊
bargain prices ☊ bargain ☊
The world of Disney is a magical experience that knows no age barriers. ☊ barrier ☊
Cost should not be a barrier to the use of legal services. ☊ barrier ☊
the language barrier (= when people cannot communicate because they do not speak the same language) ☊ barrier ☊
barrier between A and B: There was no real barrier between reality and fantasy in his mind. ☊ barrier ☊
an air base ☊ base ☊
After the attack, they returned to base. ☊ base ☊
I spend a lot of time in Britain but Paris is still my base. ☊ base ☊
You can use our apartment as a base in New York. ☊ base ☊
The company has its base in New York, and branch offices all over the world. ☊ base ☊
She used her family's history as a base for her novel. ☊ base ☊
The report is based on figures from six different European cities. ☊ based ☊
a class-based society ☊ based ☊
basic information/facts/ideas ☊ basic ☊
basic to sth: Drums are basic to African music. ☊ basic ☊
There have been some problems but basically it's a good system. ☊ basically ☊
Basically, there's not a lot we can do about it. ☊ basically ☊
He basically just sits there and does nothing all day. ☊ basically ☊
She was chosen for the job on the basis of her qualifications. ☊ basis ☊
on a regular/permanent/part-time/temporary basis ☊ basis ☊
The basis of a good marriage is trust. ☊ basis ☊
This article will form the basis for our discussion. ☊ basis ☊
The theory seems to have no basis in fact. ☊ basis ☊
Please run a bath for me (= fill the bath with water). ☊ bath ☊
Go and wash your hands in the bathroom. ☊ bathroom ☊
I have to go to the bathroom (= use the toilet). ☊ bathroom ☊
battery-powered/-operated ☊ battery ☊
The battery is flat (= it is no longer producing electricity). ☊ battery ☊
a battle of wits (= when each side uses their ability to think quickly to try to win) ☊ battle ☊
battle (against sth): her long battle against cancer ☊ battle ☊
to fight an uphill battle against prejudice ☊ battle ☊
battle (for sth): a battle for survival ☊ battle ☊
Is there a God? ☊ be ☊
I tried phoning but there was no answer. ☊ be ☊
Was there a pool at the hotel? ☊ be ☊
The meetings are always in the main conference room. ☊ be ☊
She has been in her room for hours. ☊ be ☊
They're here till Christmas. ☊ be ☊
Life is unfair. ☊ be ☊
'How are you?' 'I'm very well, thanks.' ☊ be ☊
be (that)...: The fact is (that) we don't have enough money. ☊ be ☊
be doing sth: The problem is getting it all done in the time available. ☊ be ☊
be to do sth: The problem is to get it all done in the time available. ☊ be ☊
It's strange how she never comes to see us any more. ☊ be ☊
He thinks it's clever to make fun of people. ☊ be ☊
Is your jacket real leather? ☊ be ☊
be mine, yours, etc.: The money's not yours, it's John's. ☊ be ☊
be for me, you, etc.: This package is for you. ☊ be ☊
Let x be the sum of a and b. ☊ be ☊
London is not England (= do not think that all of England is like London). ☊ be ☊
Money isn't everything (= it is not the only important thing). ☊ be ☊
A thousand dollars is nothing to somebody as rich as he is. ☊ be ☊
If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be alive today. ☊ if it wasn't/weren't for... ☊
Where were they made? ☊ be ☊
You will be told what to do. ☊ be ☊
I am studying Chinese. ☊ be ☊
You're not hungry, are you? ☊ be ☊
Ben's coming, isn't he? ☊ be ☊
The old theatre was pulled down, wasn't it? ☊ be ☊
Karen wasn't beaten in any of her games, but all the others were. ☊ be ☊
'Are you coming with us?' 'No, I'm not.' ☊ be ☊
I am to call them once I reach the airport. ☊ be ☊
They are to be married in June. ☊ be ☊
a beached whale (= one that has become stuck on land and cannot get back into the water) ☊ beach ☊
She bore the responsibility for most of the changes. ☊ bear ☊
Do parents have to bear the whole cost of tuition fees? ☊ bear ☊
You shouldn't have to bear the blame for other people's mistakes. ☊ bear ☊
bear sth: The pain was almost more than he could bear. ☊ bear ☊
She couldn't bear the thought of losing him. ☊ bear ☊
bear doing sth: I can't bear having cats in the house. ☊ bear ☊
He can't bear being laughed at. ☊ bear ☊
bear to do sth: He can't bear to be laughed at. ☊ bear ☊
bear sb doing sth: I can't bear you doing that. ☊ bear ☊
beat sth (up): Beat the eggs up to a frothy consistency. ☊ beat ☊
beat sth + adv./prep.: She was beating dust out of the carpet (= removing dust from the carpet by beating it). ☊ beat ☊
beat sb: At that time children were regularly beaten for quite minor offences (= a punishment). ☊ beat ☊
The prisoners were beaten into submission (= they were beaten until they did what was wanted). ☊ beat ☊
beat sb + adj.: They beat him unconscious (= hit him until he became unconscious). ☊ beat ☊
Nothing beats home cooking. ☊ beat ☊
You can't beat Italian shoes. ☊ beat ☊
They want to beat the speed record (= go faster than anyone before). ☊ beat ☊
beat sb why, how, etc...: It beats me (= I don't know) why he did it. ☊ beat ☊
What beats me is how it was done so quickly (= I don't understand how). ☊ beat ☊
Their recent wins have proved they're still the ones to beat (= the most difficult team to beat). ☊ beat ☊
He was badly beaten up by a gang of thugs. ☊ beat sb up ☊
Pause for two beats and then repeat the chorus. ☊ beat ☊
His heart missed a beat when he saw her. ☊ beat ☊
a beautiful woman/face/baby/voice/poem/smell/evening ☊ beautiful ☊
beautiful countryside/weather/music ☊ beautiful ☊
What beautiful timing! ☊ beautiful ☊
the beauty of the sunset/of poetry/of his singing ☊ beauty ☊
beauty products/treatment (= intended to make a person more beautiful) ☊ beauty ☊
The sheer beauty of the scenery took my breath away. ☊ beauty ☊
Just because I don't complain, people think I'm satisfied. ☊ because ☊
They are here because of us. ☊ because of ☊
Because of his wife('s) being there, I said nothing about it. ☊ because of ☊
It soon became apparent that no one was going to come. ☊ become ☊
+ noun: She became queen in 1952. ☊ become ☊
She's studying to become a teacher. ☊ become ☊
It's time for bed (= time to go to sleep). ☊ bed ☊
to get into/out of bed ☊ bed ☊
to make the bed (= arrange the covers in a tidy way) ☊ bed ☊
Could you give me a bed for the night (= somewhere to sleep)? ☊ bed ☊
There's a shortage of hospital beds (= not enough room for patients to be admitted). ☊ bed ☊
the spare bedroom ☊ bedroom ☊
a hotel with 20 bedrooms ☊ bedroom ☊
This is the master bedroom (= the main bedroom of the house). ☊ bedroom ☊
Shall we have a beer? ☊ beer ☊
the day before yesterday ☊ before ☊
Leave your keys at reception before departure. ☊ before ☊
He puts his work before everything (= regards it as more important than anything else). ☊ before ☊
The task before us is a daunting one. ☊ before ☊
Put that away before it gets broken. ☊ before ☊
That had happened long before (= a long time earlier). ☊ before ☊
I began (= started reading) this novel last month and I still haven't finished it. ☊ begin ☊
begin sth at/with sth: He always begins his lessons with a warm-up exercise. ☊ begin ☊
begin to do sth: I began to feel dizzy. ☊ begin ☊
She began to cry. ☊ begin ☊
I was beginning to think you'd never come. ☊ begin ☊
What began as a minor scuffle turned into a full-scale riot. ☊ begin ☊
The school began in 1920, with only ten pupils. ☊ begin ☊
begin sth: He began a new magazine on post-war architecture. ☊ begin ☊
'What was it you didn't like?' 'Well, to begin with, our room was far too small.' ☊ to begin with ☊
We missed the beginning of the movie. ☊ beginning ☊
The birth of their first child marked the beginning of a new era in their married life. ☊ beginning ☊
I've read the whole book from beginning to end and still can't understand it. ☊ beginning ☊
On behalf of the department I would like to thank you all. ☊ on behalf of sb, on sb's behalf ☊
Mr Knight cannot be here, so his wife will accept the prize on his behalf. ☊ on behalf of sb, on sb's behalf ☊
They campaigned on behalf of asylum seekers. ☊ on behalf of sb, on sb's behalf ☊
We collected money in behalf of the homeless. ☊ in behalf of sb, in sb's behalf ☊
They behaved very badly towards their guests. ☊ behave ☊
He behaved as if/though nothing had happened. ☊ behave ☊
They behave differently when you're not around. ☊ behave ☊
She doesn't know how to behave in public. ☊ behave ☊
The children always behave for their father. ☊ behave ☊
well-/badly-behaved children ☊ behave ☊
social/sexual/criminal behaviour ☊ behaviour ☊
to study learned behaviours ☊ behaviour ☊
a small street behind the station ☊ behind ☊
Don't forget to lock the door behind you (= when you leave). ☊ behind ☊
We're behind schedule (= late). ☊ behind ☊
She rode off down the road with the dog running behind. ☊ behind ☊
I was told to stay behind after school (= remain in school). ☊ behind ☊
behind (with sth): She's fallen behind with the payments. ☊ behind ☊
The incident has shaken my belief (= made me have less confidence) in the police. ☊ belief ☊
Contrary to popular belief (= in spite of what people may think), he was not responsible for the tragedy. ☊ belief ☊
There is a general belief that things will soon get better. ☊ belief ☊
A society should be judged on its beliefs and values. ☊ belief ☊
believe (that)...: She couldn't believe (that) it was all happening again. ☊ believe ☊
I don't believe I'm doing this! ☊ believe ☊
believe how, what, etc...: I can't believe how much better I feel. ☊ believe ☊
She believes that killing animals for food or fur is completely immoral. ☊ believe ☊
'Does he still work there?' 'I believe so/not.' ☊ believe ☊
it is believed (that)...: It is believed that the couple have left the country. ☊ believe ☊
believe sb/sth to be, have, etc. sth: The vases are believed to be worth over $20 000 each. ☊ believe ☊
believe sb: I don't believe you! ☊ believe ☊
The man claimed to be a social worker and the old woman believed him. ☊ believe ☊
Believe me, she's not right for you. ☊ believe ☊
I find that hard to believe. ☊ believe ☊
Don't believe a word of it (= don't believe any part of what sb is saying). ☊ believe ☊
He refused to believe (that) his son was involved in drugs. ☊ believe ☊
They need a leader they can believe in. ☊ believe in sb ☊
believe doing sth: I don't believe in hitting children. ☊ believe in sth ☊
A peal of church bells rang out in the distance. ☊ bell ☊
a bell-shaped flower ☊ bell ☊
Ring the bell to see if they're in. ☊ bell ☊
The bell went for the end of the lesson. ☊ bell ☊
Warning bells started ringing in her head as she sensed that something was wrong. ☊ bell ☊
Several of the points you raise do not belong in this discussion. ☊ belong ☊
A person like that does not belong in teaching. ☊ belong ☊
I don't feel as if I belong here. ☊ belong ☊
Lions and tigers belong to the cat family. ☊ belong to sth ☊
Who does this watch belong to? ☊ belong to sb ☊
The temperatures remained below freezing all day. ☊ below ☊
Her work was well below average for the class. ☊ below ☊
They live on the floor below. ☊ below ☊
The passengers who felt seasick stayed below (= on a lower deck ). ☊ below ☊
a belt buckle ☊ belt ☊
He bent and kissed her. ☊ bend ☊
bend sth (+ adv./prep.): He bent his head and kissed her. ☊ bend ☊
The knives were bent out of shape. ☊ bend ☊
They found the body buried beneath a pile of leaves. ☊ beneath ☊
The new regulations will be of benefit to everyone concerned. ☊ benefit ☊
It will be to your benefit to arrive early. ☊ benefit ☊
He couldn't see the benefit of arguing any longer. ☊ benefit ☊
the benefits of modern medicine ☊ benefit ☊
With the benefit of hindsight (= knowing what we have learnt since), we would do things differently. ☊ benefit ☊
I have typed out some lecture notes for the benefit of those people who were absent last week. ☊ for sb's benefit ☊
We should spend the money on something that will benefit everyone. ☊ benefit ☊
Most crime victims benefit greatly by talking about their experiences. ☊ benefit ☊
Do this exercise with your knees bent (= not with your legs straight). ☊ bent ☊
a small bent old woman ☊ bent ☊
Is that your best suit? ☊ best ☊
They've been best friends (= closest friends) since they were children. ☊ best ☊
He's the best man for the job. ☊ best ☊
I'm not in the best position to advise you. ☊ best ☊
Well-drained soil suits the plant best. ☊ best ☊
her best-known poem ☊ best ☊
Do as you think best (= what you think is the most suitable thing to do). ☊ best ☊
We all want the best for our children. ☊ best ☊
They only buy the best. ☊ best ☊
They're all good players, but she's the best of all. ☊ best ☊
The roses are past their best now. ☊ best ☊
I don't really feel at my best today. ☊ best ☊
Fifty pounds is the best I can offer you. ☊ best ☊
The best we can hope for in the game is a draw. ☊ best ☊
bet on/against sth: I wouldn't bet on them winning the next election. ☊ bet ☊
bet sth (on sth): He bet $2 000 on the final score of the game. ☊ bet ☊
bet (sb) (sth) (that...): She bet me £20 that I wouldn't do it. ☊ bet ☊
You can bet (that) the moment I sit down, the phone will ring. ☊ bet ☊
They all put a bet on the race. ☊ bet ☊
I did it for a bet (= because sb had agreed to pay me money if I did). ☊ bet ☊
'Liverpool are bound to win.' 'Do you want a bet? ' (= I disagree with you, I don't think they will.) ☊ bet ☊
We're hoping for better weather tomorrow. ☊ better ☊
Her work is getting better and better. ☊ better ☊
He is in a much better mood than usual. ☊ better ☊
The meal couldn't have been better. ☊ better ☊
There's nothing better than a long soak in a hot bath. ☊ better ☊
If you can only exercise once a week, that's better than nothing (= better than taking no exercise at all). ☊ better ☊
She's far better at science than her brother. ☊ better ☊
Can you think of a better word than 'nice'? ☊ better ☊
It would be better for him to talk to his parents about his problems. ☊ better ☊
You'd be better going by bus. ☊ better ☊
She's a lot better today. ☊ better ☊
His leg was getting better. ☊ better ☊
You'll feel all the better for a good night's sleep. ☊ better ☊
She sings much better than I do. ☊ better ☊
Sound travels better in water than in air. ☊ better ☊
People are better educated now. ☊ better ☊
You'll like her when you know her better. ☊ better ☊
A cup of tea? There's nothing I'd like better! ☊ better ☊
Fit people are better able to cope with stress. ☊ better ☊
Families will be better off under the new law. ☊ be better off ☊
Her promotion means she's $100 a week better off. ☊ be better off ☊
You'd better go to the doctor about your cough. ☊ had better/best (do sth) ☊
We'd better leave now or we'll miss the bus. ☊ had better/best (do sth) ☊
You'd better not do that again. ☊ had better/best (do sth) ☊
'I'll give you back the money tomorrow.' 'You'd better!' (= as a threat) ☊ had better/best (do sth) ☊
the better of the two books ☊ better ☊
I expected better of him (= I thought he would have behaved better). ☊ better ☊
It's cheaper between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. ☊ between ☊
Don't eat between meals. ☊ between ☊
Children must attend school between the ages of 5 and 16. ☊ between ☊
There's a lot of bad feeling between them. ☊ between ☊
I had to choose between the two jobs. ☊ between ☊
China and India between them account for a third of the world's population. ☊ between ☊
I see her most weekends but not very often in between. ☊ between ☊
It won't go on beyond midnight. ☊ beyond ☊
I know what I'll be doing for the next three weeks but I haven't thought beyond that. ☊ beyond ☊
She's got nothing beyond her state pension. ☊ beyond ☊
The bicycle was beyond repair (= is too badly damaged to repair). ☊ beyond ☊
The immediate future is clear, but it's hard to tell what lies beyond. ☊ beyond ☊
the year 2010 and beyond ☊ beyond ☊
We went for a bicycle ride on Sunday. ☊ bicycle ☊
bid (sth) (for sth): I bid £2 000 for the painting. ☊ bid ☊
bid (against sb): We wanted to buy the chairs but another couple were bidding against us. ☊ bid ☊
A French firm will be bidding for the contract. ☊ bid ☊
At the auction (= a public sale where things are sold to the person who offers the most), the highest bid for the picture was £200. ☊ bid ☊
The company submitted a bid for the contract to clean the hospital. ☊ bid ☊
She took the stage for her big moment. ☊ big ☊
This shirt isn't big enough. ☊ big ☊
They were earning big money. ☊ big ☊
to introduce/approve/reject a bill ☊ bill ☊
a ten-dollar bill ☊ bill ☊
the telephone/electricity/gas bill ☊ bill ☊
We ran up a massive hotel bill. ☊ bill ☊
She always pays her bills on time. ☊ bill ☊
I'll be sending you the bill for the dry-cleaning! ☊ bill ☊
The bills are piling up (= there are more and more that have still not been paid). ☊ bill ☊
Let's ask for the bill. ☊ bill ☊
They have spent billions on the problem (= billions of dollars, etc.). ☊ billion ☊
Our immune systems are killing billions of germs right now. ☊ billion ☊
a degree in biology ☊ biology ☊
How far is human nature determined by biology? ☊ biology ☊
the biology of marine animals ☊ biology ☊
More than a third of Britain's bird species need urgent protection. ☊ bird ☊
It was a difficult birth. ☊ birth ☊
the birth of a new society in South Africa ☊ birth ☊
Mary gave birth to a healthy baby girl. ☊ give birth (to sb/sth) ☊
It was the study of history that gave birth to the social sciences. ☊ give birth (to sb/sth) ☊
a selection of cheese biscuits ☊ biscuit ☊
The school play was a huge success—the audience roared with laughter at all the funny bits. ☊ bit ☊
These trousers are a bit tight. ☊ bit ☊
'Are you tired?' 'Yes, I am a bit.' ☊ bit ☊
It costs a bit more than I wanted to spend. ☊ bit ☊
I can lend you fifty pounds, if you want. That should help a bit. ☊ bit ☊
Wait a bit! ☊ bit ☊
some useful bits of information ☊ bit ☊
Most European spiders don't bite. ☊ bite ☊
Does your dog bite? ☊ bite ☊
Come here! I won't bite! (= you don't need to be afraid) ☊ bite ☊
bite into/through sth: She bit into a ripe juicy pear. ☊ bite ☊
bite sb/sth: She was bitten by the family dog. ☊ bite ☊
Dog bites can get infected. ☊ bite ☊
He didn't eat a bite of his dinner (= he ate nothing). ☊ bite ☊
The dog gave me a playful bite. ☊ bite ☊
He has to wear a brace to correct his bite (= the way the upper and lower teeth fit together). ☊ bite ☊
to weep/shed bitter tears ☊ bitter ☊
Losing the match was a bitter disappointment for the team. ☊ bitter ☊
I've learnt from bitter experience not to trust what he says. ☊ bitter ☊
It's really bitter out today. ☊ bitter ☊
She wept bitterly. ☊ bitterly ☊
They complained bitterly. ☊ bitterly ☊
bitterly disappointed/ashamed ☊ bitterly ☊
chimneys black with smoke ☊ black ☊
Go and wash your hands; they're absolutely black! ☊ black ☊
black culture ☊ black ☊
Which driver was to blame for the accident? ☊ be to blame (for sth) ☊
Call her if you like, but don't blame me if she's angry. ☊ don't blame me ☊
'I just slammed the phone down when he said that.' 'I don't blame you!' ☊ I don't blame you/her, etc. (for doing sth) ☊
to lay/put the blame for sth on sb ☊ blame ☊
The government will have to take the blame for the riots. ☊ blame ☊
Why do I always get the blame for everything that goes wrong? ☊ blame ☊
I'm not interested in apportioning blame for the accident (= deciding how much each person involved was responsible for it). ☊ blame ☊
Please fill in the blanks. ☊ blank ☊
If you can't answer the question, leave a blank. ☊ blank ☊
She took the dog for a walk around the block. ☊ block ☊
His apartment is three blocks away from the police station. ☊ block ☊
a tower block ☊ block ☊
a block of flats ☊ block ☊
an office block ☊ block ☊
the university's science block ☊ block ☊
a block of ice/concrete/stone ☊ block ☊
a chopping block (= for cutting food on) ☊ block ☊
After today's heavy snow, many roads are still blocked. ☊ block ☊
a small, blond boy ☊ blonde ☊
to give blood (= to have blood taken from you so that it can be used in the medical treatment of other people) ☊ blood ☊
the blood supply to the brain ☊ blood ☊
dried blood ☊ blood ☊
The referee blew his whistle. ☊ blow ☊
the sound of trumpets blowing ☊ blow ☊
blow sth + adv./prep.: I was almost blown over by the wind. ☊ blow ☊
She blew the dust off the book. ☊ blow ☊
The ship was blown onto the rocks. ☊ blow ☊
blow sth + adj.: The wind blew the door shut. ☊ blow ☊
A cold wind blew from the east. ☊ blow ☊
It was blowing hard. ☊ blow ☊
It was blowing a gale (= there was a strong wind). ☊ blow ☊
+ adv./prep.: You're not blowing hard enough! ☊ blow ☊
The policeman asked me to blow into the breathalyser. ☊ blow ☊
blow sth + adv./prep.: He drew on his cigarette and blew out a stream of smoke. ☊ blow ☊
The tyres on my bike need blowing up. ☊ blow sth up ☊
The two men were exchanging blows. ☊ blow ☊
It was a shattering blow to her pride. ☊ blow ☊
The new cuts will be seen as a crippling blow for people on low incomes. ☊ blow ☊
The recent bomb attacks are a serious blow for the peace process. ☊ blow ☊
Give your nose a good blow (= clear it completely). ☊ blow ☊
I'll give three blows on the whistle as a signal. ☊ blow ☊
The room was decorated in vibrant blues and yellows. ☊ blue ☊
The board is/are unhappy about falling sales. ☊ board ☊
members of the board ☊ board ☊
the academic board (= for example, of a British university) ☊ board ☊
the Board of Education (= a group of elected officials who are in charge of all the public schools in a particular area) ☊ board ☊
a noticeboard ☊ board ☊
a bulletin board ☊ board ☊
a diving board ☊ board ☊
She jumped off the top board. ☊ board ☊
He removed the figure from the board. ☊ board ☊
Have the passengers gone on board yet? ☊ on board ☊
It's good to have you on board (= working with us) for this project. ☊ on board ☊
Passengers are waiting to board. ☊ board ☊
Flight BA193 for Paris is now boarding at Gate 37. ☊ board ☊
recognized professional bodies such as the Law Association ☊ body ☊
a meeting of representatives of the student body and teaching staff ☊ body ☊
+ adj.: She left the gas on by mistake and the pan boiled dry (= the water boiled until there was none left). ☊ boil ☊
She put some potatoes on to boil. ☊ boil ☊
to boil an egg for sb ☊ boil ☊
Hundreds of bombs were dropped on the city. ☊ bomb ☊
The city was heavily bombed in the war. ☊ bomb ☊
He survived the accident with no broken bones. ☊ bone ☊
The dog was gnawing at a bone. ☊ bone ☊
a book about/on wildlife ☊ book ☊
The performance is booked up (= there are no more tickets available). ☊ book ☊
I'm sorry—we're fully booked. ☊ book ☊
I'd like to book a table for two for 8 o'clock tonight. ☊ book ☊
book sb + adv./prep.: I've booked you on the 10 o'clock flight. ☊ book ☊
book sb sth (+ adv./prep.): I've booked you a room at the Park Hotel. ☊ book ☊
border guards/controls ☊ border ☊
It is difficult to define the border between love and friendship. ☊ border ☊
bore sb: I'm not boring you, am I? ☊ bore ☊
He was born in a small village in northern Spain. ☊ born ☊
the city where the protest movement was born ☊ born ☊
borrow sth: Can I borrow your umbrella? ☊ borrow ☊
borrow sth (from sb/sth): How much did you have to borrow to pay for this? ☊ borrow ☊
borrow (from sb/sth): I don't like to borrow from friends. ☊ borrow ☊
I'll ask my boss if I can have the day off. ☊ boss ☊
I like being my own boss (= working for myself and making my own decisions). ☊ boss ☊
'Shall I wait?' 'No, don't bother'. ☊ bother ☊
I don't know why I bother! Nobody ever listens! ☊ bother ☊
If that's all the thanks I get, I won't bother in future! ☊ bother ☊
bother with/about sth: It's not worth bothering with (= using) an umbrella—the car's just outside. ☊ bother ☊
I don't know why you bother with that crowd (= why you spend time with them). ☊ bother ☊
He doesn't bother much about his appearance. ☊ bother ☊
bother to do sth: He didn't even bother to let me know he was coming. ☊ bother ☊
bother doing sth: Why bother asking if you're not really interested? ☊ bother ☊
'I'm sorry he was so rude to you.' 'It doesn't bother me.' ☊ bother ☊
bother sb with sth: I don't want to bother her with my problems at the moment. ☊ bother ☊
be bothered about sth: You don't sound too bothered about it. ☊ bother ☊
bother sb that...: Does it bother you that she earns more than you? ☊ bother ☊
it bothers sb to do sth: It bothers me to think of her alone in that big house. ☊ bother ☊
Let me know if he bothers you again. ☊ bother ☊
Sorry to bother you, but there's a call for you on line two. ☊ bother ☊
I'm not bothered about what he thinks. ☊ be bothered (about sb/sth) ☊
'Where shall we eat?' 'I'm not bothered.' (= I don't mind where we go). ☊ be bothered (about sb/sth) ☊
I should really do some work this weekend but I can't be bothered. ☊ can't be bothered (to do sth) ☊
All this has happened because you couldn't be bothered to give me the message. ☊ can't be bothered (to do sth) ☊
I was always bottom of the class in math. ☊ bottom ☊
I went to the school at the bottom of our street. ☊ bottom ☊
The wind blew through gaps at the top and bottom of the door. ☊ bottom ☊
I waited for them at the bottom of the hill. ☊ bottom ☊
The book I want is right at the bottom (= of the pile). ☊ bottom ☊
Their house is at the bottom end of Bury Road (= the end furthest from where you enter the road). ☊ bottom ☊
There are bound to be changes when the new system is introduced. ☊ bound ☊
Put a cross in the appropriate box. ☊ box ☊
to tick/check a box ☊ box ☊
She kept all the letters in a box. ☊ box ☊
a money box ☊ box ☊
cardboard boxes ☊ box ☊
a toolbox ☊ box ☊
a matchbox ☊ box ☊
a box of chocolates/matches ☊ box ☊
a little/small/young boy ☊ boy ☊
I used to play here as a boy. ☊ boy ☊
Be a good boy and get me my coat. ☊ boy ☊
They have two boys and a girl. ☊ boy ☊
Her eldest boy is at college. ☊ boy ☊
It doesn't take much brain to work out that both stories can't be true. ☊ brain ☊
Teachers spotted that he had a good brain at an early age. ☊ brain ☊
You need brains as well as brawn (= intelligence as well as strength) to do this job. ☊ brain ☊
She died of a brain tumour. ☊ brain ☊
a device to measure brain activity during sleep ☊ brain ☊
the branch of computer science known as 'artificial intelligence' ☊ branch ☊
the anti-terrorist branch ☊ branch ☊
You pay less for the supermarket's own brand. ☊ brand ☊
You pay less for the store brand. ☊ brand ☊
Champagne houses owe their success to brand image. ☊ brand ☊
I wasn't brave enough to tell her what I thought of her. ☊ brave ☊
She died after a brave fight against cancer. ☊ brave ☊
He felt homesick, but made a brave attempt to appear cheerful. ☊ brave ☊
white/brown/wholemeal bread ☊ bread ☊
The movie broke all box-office records. ☊ break ☊
to break an agreement/a contract/a promise/your word ☊ break ☊
to break an appointment (= not to come to it) ☊ break ☊
He was breaking the speed limit (= travelling faster than the law allows). ☊ break ☊
My watch has broken. ☊ break ☊
Their marriage has broken up. ☊ break up ☊
She broke off a piece of chocolate and gave it to me. ☊ break sth off ☊
They've broken off their engagement. ☊ break sth off ☊
We had our car broken into last week. ☊ break into sth ☊
Firefighters had to break the door down to reach the people trapped inside. ☊ break sth down ☊
The telephone system has broken down. ☊ break down ☊
He broke down and wept when he heard the news. ☊ break down ☊
They had escaped to America shortly before war broke out in 1939. ☊ break out ☊
Fighting had broken out between rival groups of fans. ☊ break out ☊
She worked all day without a break. ☊ break ☊
a break in my daily routine ☊ break ☊
Do you want bacon and eggs for breakfast? ☊ breakfast ☊
They were having breakfast when I arrived. ☊ breakfast ☊
She doesn't eat much breakfast. ☊ breakfast ☊
His breath smelt of garlic. ☊ breath ☊
bad breath (= that smells bad) ☊ breath ☊
We had to stop for breath before we got to the top. ☊ breath ☊
She was very short of breath (= had difficulty breathing). ☊ breath ☊
While there is breath left in my body, I will refuse. ☊ breath ☊
to take a deep breath ☊ breath ☊
He recited the whole poem in one breath. ☊ breath ☊
We were out of breath after only five minutes. ☊ out of breath ☊
He breathed deeply before speaking again. ☊ breathe ☊
The air was so cold we could hardly breathe. ☊ breathe ☊
She was beginning to breathe more easily. ☊ breathe ☊
He was breathing heavily after his exertions. ☊ breathe ☊
breathe sth: Most people don't realize that they are breathing polluted air. ☊ breathe ☊
I want you to breathe in and hold your breath for as long as possible. ☊ breathe in ☊
Take a deep breath and then breathe out when I tell you. ☊ breathe out ☊
Her breathing became steady and she fell asleep. ☊ breathing ☊
Deep breathing exercises will help you relax. ☊ breathing ☊
Heavy (= loud) breathing was all I could hear. ☊ breathing ☊
Many animals breed only at certain times of the year. ☊ breed ☊
The rabbits are bred for their long coats. ☊ breed ☊
Greyhounds were originally bred as hunting dogs. ☊ breed ☊
the first panda to be bred in captivity ☊ breed ☊
Labradors and other large breeds of dog ☊ breed ☊
The school is built of brick. ☊ brick ☊
The book serves as a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern science. ☊ bridge ☊
Cultural exchanges are a way of building bridges between countries. ☊ bridge ☊
a brief visit/meeting/conversation ☊ brief ☊
a brief description/summary/account ☊ brief ☊
Please be brief (= say what you want to say quickly). ☊ brief ☊
He had spoken to Emma only briefly. ☊ briefly ☊
She met John briefly on Friday night. ☊ briefly ☊
Let me tell you briefly what happened. ☊ briefly ☊
a bright room ☊ bright ☊
She gave me a bright smile. ☊ bright ☊
Why are you so bright and cheerful today? ☊ bright ☊
the brightest pupil in the class ☊ bright ☊
Do you have any bright ideas (= clever ideas)? ☊ bright ☊
a brightly lit room ☊ brightly ☊
a brilliant young scientist ☊ brilliant ☊
The news brought tears to his eyes (= made him cry). ☊ bring ☊
to bring a meeting to an end ☊ bring ☊
bring sb/sth sth: His writing brings him $10 000 a year. ☊ bring ☊
bring sth for sb: Bring a present for Helen. ☊ bring ☊
bring sb sth: Bring Helen a present. ☊ bring ☊
Bring it up at the meeting. ☊ bring sth up ☊
bring to do sth: They were brought up to (= taught as children to) respect authority. ☊ bring sb up ☊
A crisis brings out the best in her. ☊ bring sth out ☊
The meeting has been brought forward from 10 May to 3 May. ☊ bring sth forward ☊
He brought me back (= gave me a ride home) in his car. ☊ bring sb/sth back ☊
the broad plains of the American West ☊ broad ☊
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 ☊
a broad street/avenue/river ☊ broad ☊
a broad smile/grin (= one in which your mouth is stretched very wide because you are very pleased or amused) ☊ broad ☊
The concert will be broadcast live (= at the same time as it takes place) tomorrow evening. ☊ broadcast ☊
They began broadcasting in 1922. ☊ broadcast ☊
a single broken white line across the road ☊ broken ☊
a broken marriage/engagement ☊ broken ☊
How did this dish get broken? ☊ broken ☊
The TV's broken. ☊ broken ☊
Does she have any brothers and sisters? ☊ brother ☊
Brown doesn't (= brown clothes do not) suit you. ☊ brown ☊
He brushed the dirt off his jacket. ☊ brush ☊
blowing bubbles into water through a straw ☊ bubble ☊
the education/defence budget (= the amount of money that can be spent on this) ☊ budget ☊
We decorated the house on a tight budget (= without much money to spend). ☊ budget ☊
The work was finished on time and within budget (= did not cost more money than was planned). ☊ budget ☊
They went over budget (= spent too much money). ☊ budget ☊
build (sth): They have permission to build 200 new houses. ☊ build ☊
They're going to build on the site of the old power station. ☊ build ☊
apartment blocks built in brick and concrete ☊ build ☊
build sth for sb: They had a house built for them. ☊ build ☊
build sb sth: David built us a shed in the back yard. ☊ build ☊
She's built a new career for herself. ☊ build ☊
We want to build a better life. ☊ build ☊
This information will help us build a picture of his attacker. ☊ build ☊
These finds help us build up a picture of life in the Middle Ages. ☊ build sth up ☊
I am anxious not to build up false hopes (= to encourage people to hope for too much). ☊ build sth up ☊
The gallery has built up a fine collection of contemporary art. ☊ build sth up ☊
the building of the school ☊ building ☊
a bunch of bananas/grapes, etc. ☊ bunch ☊
She picked me a bunch of flowers. ☊ bunch ☊
burn sb: I got badly burned by the sun yesterday. ☊ burn ☊
Some people burn calories (= use food to produce energy) faster than others. ☊ burn ☊
Fires were burning all over the city. ☊ burn ☊
By nightfall the whole city was burning. ☊ burn ☊
Two children were rescued from the burning car. ☊ burn ☊
The smell of burning rubber filled the air. ☊ burn ☊
The house was burnt to the ground (= completely destroyed). ☊ burn ☊
Ten people burned to death in the hotel fire. ☊ burn ☊
That balloon will burst if you blow it up any more. ☊ burst ☊
He felt he would burst with anger and shame. ☊ burst ☊
He burst into the room without knocking. ☊ burst ☊
She burst into tears (= suddenly began to cry). ☊ burst into sth ☊
bury sb/sth: The house was buried under ten feet of snow. ☊ bury ☊
bury sb/sth + adj.: The miners were buried alive when the tunnel collapsed. ☊ bury ☊
Your letter got buried under a pile of papers. ☊ bury ☊
He buried his face in his hands and wept. ☊ bury ☊
buried treasure ☊ bury ☊
The dog had buried its bone in the garden. ☊ bury ☊
He was buried in Highgate Cemetery. ☊ bury ☊
Their ambitions were finally dead and buried. ☊ bury ☊
a school bus ☊ bus ☊
a rose bush ☊ bush ☊
the main business of the meeting ☊ business ☊
He has some unfinished business to deal with. ☊ business ☊
I shall make it my business to find out who is responsible. ☊ business ☊
My private life is none of your business (= does not concern you). ☊ business ☊
It's no business of yours who I invite to the party. ☊ business ☊
They've got a small catering business. ☊ business ☊
a business investment ☊ business ☊
She has set up in business as a hairdresser. ☊ business ☊
When he left school, he went into business with his brother. ☊ business ☊
I should have got a better price for the car, but I'm not much of a businessman. ☊ businessman ☊
This is one of the busiest times of the year for the department. ☊ busy ☊
Are you busy tonight? ☊ busy ☊
I'm afraid the doctor is busy at the moment. Can he call you back? ☊ busy ☊
I'll be too busy to come to the meeting. ☊ busy ☊
James is busy practising for the school concert. ☊ busy ☊
They were busy enjoying themselves at the party. ☊ busy ☊
I got it wrong. It wasn't the red one but the blue one. ☊ but ☊
His mother won't be there, but his father might. ☊ but ☊
It isn't that he lied exactly, but he did tend to exaggerate. ☊ but ☊
I'd asked everybody but only two people came. ☊ but ☊
I'm sorry but I can't stay any longer. ☊ but ☊
But that's not possible! ☊ but ☊
'Here's the money I owe you.' 'But that's not right—it was only £10.' ☊ but ☊
Choose 'printer' from the menu and click with the right mouse button. ☊ button ☊
If you're thinking of getting a new car, now is a good time to buy. ☊ buy ☊
buy sb sth: He bought me a new coat. ☊ buy ☊
buy sth for sb: He bought a new coat for me. ☊ buy ☊
The telephone is by the window. ☊ by ☊
May I pay by cheque? ☊ by ☊
to travel by boat/bus/car/plane ☊ by ☊
to travel by air/land/sea ☊ by ☊
They met by chance. ☊ by ☊
Can you finish the work by five o'clock? ☊ by ☊
By this time next week we'll be in New York. ☊ by ☊
He ought to have arrived by now/by this time. ☊ by ☊
By the time (that) this letter reaches you I will have left the country. ☊ by ☊
He walked by me without speaking. ☊ by ☊
It would be better by far (= much better) to... ☊ by ☊
By my watch it is two o'clock. ☊ by ☊
By law, you are a child until you are 18. ☊ by ☊
They're paid by the hour. ☊ by ☊
We only sell it by the metre. ☊ by ☊
They're improving day by day. ☊ by ☊
It was getting worse by the minute (= very fast). ☊ by ☊
The children came in two by two (= in groups of two). ☊ by ☊
The room measures fifteen feet by twenty feet. ☊ by ☊
6 divided by 2 equals 3. ☊ by ☊
He hurried by without speaking to me. ☊ by ☊
Excuse me, I can't get by. ☊ by ☊
Time goes by so quickly. ☊ by ☊
a cabinet meeting ☊ cabinet ☊
calculate sth: Use the formula to calculate the volume of the container. ☊ calculate ☊
We haven't really calculated the cost of the vacation yet. ☊ calculate ☊
calculate how much, what, etc.: You'll need to calculate how much time the assignment will take. ☊ calculate ☊
calculate how much, what, etc.: It is impossible to calculate what influence he had on her life. ☊ calculate ☊
By my calculation(s), we made a profit of £20 000 last year. ☊ calculation ☊
to call a meeting/an election/a strike ☊ call ☊
I'll call round and see you on my way home. ☊ call ☊
call on sb: Let's call on John. ☊ call ☊
call sb/sth: to call the fire department/the police/a doctor/an ambulance ☊ call ☊
The doctor has been called to an urgent case. ☊ call ☊
I'll call a taxi for you. ☊ call ☊
call sb sth: I'll call you a taxi. ☊ call ☊
call sb/sth: I called the office to tell them I'd be late. ☊ call ☊
call sth: Did somebody call my name? ☊ call ☊
Will you call the kids in for lunch? ☊ call ☊
call sb/sth + noun: I wouldn't call German an easy language. ☊ call ☊
Are you calling me a liar? ☊ call ☊
He was in the front room, or the lounge or whatever you want to call it. ☊ call ☊
I make it ten pounds forty-three you owe me. Let's call it ten pounds. ☊ call ☊
call sb/sth + adj.: Would you call it blue or green? ☊ call ☊
Call yourself a friend? So why won't you help me, then? ☊ call ☊
She's no right to call herself a feminist. ☊ call ☊
call sb/sth + noun: They decided to call the baby Mark. ☊ call ☊
What do they call that new fabric? ☊ call ☊
call sb: They called their first daughter after her grandmother. ☊ call ☊
They called for the immediate release of the hostages. ☊ call for sth ☊
I'm waiting for someone to call me back with a price. ☊ call back, call sb back ☊
to call off a deal/trip/strike ☊ call sth off ☊
They have called off their engagement (= decided not to get married). ☊ call sth off ☊
The game was called off because of bad weather. ☊ call sth off ☊
to give sb/to make a call ☊ call ☊
Were there any calls for me while I was out? ☊ call ☊
I left a message but he didn't return my call. ☊ call ☊
What's their son called? ☊ called ☊
I don't know anyone called Scott. ☊ called ☊
I've forgotten what the firm he works for is called. ☊ called ☊
It is important to keep calm in an emergency. ☊ calm ☊
The city is calm again (= free from trouble and fighting) after yesterday's riots. ☊ calm ☊
a calm, cloudless day ☊ calm ☊
We waited inside until things calmed down. ☊ calm down, calm sb/sth down ☊
He took a few deep breaths to calm himself down. ☊ calm down, calm sb/sth down ☊
They go camping in France every year. ☊ camp ☊
a campaign against ageism in the workplace ☊ campaign ☊
an anti-smoking campaign ☊ campaign ☊
Today police launched (= began) a campaign to reduce road accidents. ☊ campaign ☊
the President's campaign team/manager ☊ campaign ☊
Can you call back tomorrow? ☊ can ☊
He couldn't answer the question. ☊ can ☊
I can't promise anything, but I'll do what I can. ☊ can ☊
Please let us know if you cannot attend the meeting. ☊ can ☊
Can he cook? ☊ can ☊
She could feel a lump in her breast. ☊ can ☊
We can't wear jeans at work. ☊ can ☊
Can I read your newspaper? ☊ can ☊
Can I take you home? ☊ can ☊
Can you help me with this box? ☊ can ☊
That can't be Mary—she's in New York. ☊ can ☊
He can't have slept through all that noise. ☊ can ☊
What can they be doing? ☊ can ☊
Can he be serious? ☊ can ☊
He can be very tactless sometimes. ☊ can ☊
All flights have been cancelled because of bad weather. ☊ cancel ☊
Don't forget to cancel the newspaper (= arrange for it not to be delivered) before going away. ☊ cancel ☊
The US has agreed to cancel debts (= say that they no longer need to be paid) totalling $10 million. ☊ cancel ☊
No charge will be made if you cancel within 10 days. ☊ cancel ☊
lung/breast cancer ☊ cancer ☊
Most skin cancers are completely curable. ☊ cancer ☊
Smokers face an increased risk of developing lung cancer. ☊ cancer ☊
one of the leading candidates for the presidency ☊ candidate ☊
a presidential candidate ☊ candidate ☊
There were a large number of candidates for the job. ☊ candidate ☊
a candidate for the degree of MPhil ☊ candidate ☊
I thought it was going to be difficult to get funding for the project, but in the end it was like taking candy from a baby. ☊ be like taking candy from a baby ☊
I cannot believe the price of the tickets! ☊ cannot ☊
a school cap ☊ cap ☊
capable of sth: You are capable of better work than this. ☊ capable ☊
capable of doing sth: He's quite capable of lying to get out of trouble. ☊ capable ☊
I'm perfectly capable of doing it myself, thank you. ☊ capable ☊
I'll leave the organization in your capable hands. ☊ capable ☊
capacity for sth: She has an enormous capacity for hard work. ☊ capacity ☊
The hall was filled to capacity (= was completely full). ☊ capacity ☊
They played to a capacity crowd (= one that filled all the space or seats). ☊ capacity ☊
Use block capitals (= separate capital letters). ☊ capital ☊
Please write in capitals/in capital letters. ☊ capital ☊
a tour of six European capital cities ☊ capital ☊
Paris, the fashion capital of the world ☊ capital ☊
The city was captured in 1941. ☊ capture ☊
capture sb: Allied troops captured over 300 enemy soldiers. ☊ capture ☊
capture sth: The animals are captured in nets and sold to local zoos. ☊ capture ☊
the capture of enemy territory ☊ capture ☊
'How did you come?' 'By car.' ☊ car ☊
a car accident/crash ☊ car ☊
Who wants to play cards? ☊ card ☊
Let's have a game of cards. ☊ card ☊
I put the meal on (= paid for it using) my card. ☊ card ☊
a membership card ☊ card ☊
a cardboard box ☊ cardboard ☊
She chose her words with care. ☊ care ☊
Great care is needed when choosing a used car. ☊ care ☊
Fragile—handle with care (= written on a container holding sth which is easily broken or damaged) ☊ care ☊
You should take better care of yourself. ☊ take care of sb/sth/yourself ☊
Don't worry about the travel arrangements. They're all being taken care of. ☊ take care of sb/sth/yourself ☊
I don't care (= I will not be upset) if I never see him again! ☊ care ☊
care what/whether, etc.: I don't care what he thinks. ☊ care ☊
care that...: She doesn't seem to care that he's been married four times before. ☊ care ☊
They care an awful lot about each other. ☊ care ☊
What made you decide on a career as a vet? ☊ career ☊
a careers adviser/officer (= a person whose job is to give people advice and information about jobs) ☊ career ☊
He is playing the best tennis of his career. ☊ career ☊
My school career was not very impressive. ☊ career ☊
careful to do sth: He was careful to keep out of sight. ☊ careful ☊
careful when/what/how, etc.: You must be careful when handling chemicals. ☊ careful ☊
careful of/about/with sth: Be careful of the traffic. ☊ careful ☊
careful (that)...: Be careful you don't bump your head. ☊ careful ☊
After careful consideration we have decided to offer you the job. ☊ careful ☊
'I don't mind,' he said carelessly. ☊ carelessly ☊
a bedroom carpet ☊ carpet ☊
a train carrying commuters to work ☊ carry ☊
I never carry much money on me. ☊ carry ☊
to carry out a promise/a threat/a plan/an order ☊ carry sth out ☊
Carry on until you get to the junction, then turn left. ☊ carry on ☊
carry doing sth: He carried on peeling the potatoes. ☊ carry on (with sth), carry sth on ☊
a severe case of typhoid ☊ case ☊
The most serious cases were treated at the scene of the accident. ☊ case ☊
a pencil case ☊ case ☊
a jewellery case ☊ case ☊
a packing case (= a large wooden box for packing things in) ☊ case ☊
The museum was full of stuffed animals in glass cases. ☊ case ☊
a case (= 12 bottles) of champagne ☊ case ☊
Let me carry your case for you. ☊ case ☊
the case for the defence/prosecution ☊ case ☊
Our lawyer didn't think we had a case (= had enough good arguments to win in a court of law). ☊ case ☊
the case for/against private education ☊ case ☊
The report makes out a strong case (= gives good arguments) for spending more money on hospitals. ☊ case ☊
You will each be given the chance to state your case. ☊ case ☊
a court case ☊ case ☊
to win/lose a case ☊ case ☊
a murder case ☊ case ☊
In some cases people have had to wait several weeks for an appointment. ☊ case ☊
The company only dismisses its employees in cases of gross misconduct. ☊ case ☊
It's a classic case (= a very typical case) of bad planning. ☊ case ☊
If that is the case (= if the situation described is true), we need more staff. ☊ case ☊
It is simply not the case that prison conditions are improving. ☊ case ☊
In your case, we are prepared to be lenient. ☊ case ☊
I cannot make an exception in your case (= for you and not for others). ☊ case ☊
Every application will be decided on a case-by-case basis (= each one will be considered separately). ☊ case ☊
There's no point complaining now—we're leaving tomorrow in any case. ☊ in any case ☊
You'd better take the keys in case I'm out. ☊ (just) in case (...) ☊
You probably won't need to call—but take my number, just in case. ☊ (just) in case (...) ☊
In case (= if it is true that) you're wondering why Jo's here—let me explain... ☊ (just) in case (...) ☊
In case of fire, ring the alarm bell. ☊ in case of sth ☊
'I've made up my mind.' 'In that case, there's no point discussing it.' ☊ in that case ☊
How much cash do you have on you? ☊ cash ☊
Payments can be made by cheque or in cash. ☊ cash ☊
I'm constantly strapped for cash (= without enough money). ☊ cash ☊
the supporting cast (= not the main actors, but the others) ☊ cast ☊
a medieval castle ☊ castle ☊
cat food ☊ cat ☊
Sorry, I didn't quite catch what you said. ☊ catch ☊
catch sb doing sth: I caught her smoking in the bathroom. ☊ catch ☊
You wouldn't catch me working (= I would never work) on a Sunday! ☊ catch ☊
catch yourself doing sth: She caught herself wondering whether she had made a mistake. ☊ catch ☊
Mark walked in and caught them at it (= in the act of doing sth wrong). ☊ catch ☊
You've caught me at a bad time (= at a time when I am busy). ☊ catch ☊
The murderer was never caught. ☊ catch ☊
She managed to catch the keys as they fell. ☊ catch ☊
'Throw me over that towel, will you?' 'OK. Catch!' ☊ catch ☊
The dog caught the stick in its mouth. ☊ catch ☊
After missing a term through illness he had to work hard to catch up with the others. ☊ catch up (with sb) ☊
Students over 25 fall into a different category. ☊ category ☊
Drinking and driving is one of the most common causes of traffic accidents. ☊ cause ☊
There is no cause for concern. ☊ cause ☊
The food was excellent—I had no cause for complaint. ☊ cause ☊
with/without good cause (= with/without a good reason) ☊ cause ☊
Animal welfare campaigners raised £70 000 for their cause last year. ☊ cause ☊
fighting for the Republican cause ☊ cause ☊
The donation is the biggest private gift to a humanitarian cause. ☊ cause ☊
cause sth: Do they know what caused the fire? ☊ cause ☊
Are you causing trouble again? ☊ cause ☊
cause sth for sb: The bad weather is causing problems for many farmers. ☊ cause ☊
cause sb sth: The project is still causing him a lot of problems. ☊ cause ☊
cause sth to do sth: The poor harvest caused prices to rise sharply. ☊ cause ☊
cease to do sth: You never cease to amaze me! ☊ cease ☊
cease sth: They voted to cease strike action immediately. ☊ cease ☊
He ordered his men to cease fire (= stop shooting). ☊ cease ☊
a large room with a high ceiling ☊ ceiling ☊
Her triumph was a cause for celebration. ☊ celebration ☊
a party in celebration of their fiftieth wedding anniversary ☊ celebration ☊
cell phone users ☊ cell phone ☊
I talked to her on my cell phone. ☊ cell phone ☊
The use of cellular phones is not permitted on most aircraft. ☊ cell phone ☊
Prevention also plays a central role in traditional medicine. ☊ central ☊
The organization has a central office in York. ☊ central ☊
The flat is very central—just five minutes from Princes Street. ☊ central ☊
in the town/city centre ☊ centre ☊
Small towns in South India serve as economic and cultural centres for the surrounding villages. ☊ centre ☊
a long table in the centre of the room ☊ centre ☊
the 20th century (= AD 1901-2000 or 1900-1999) ☊ century ☊
The climbers face certain death if the rescue today is unsuccessful. ☊ certain ☊
certain (that)...: It is certain that they will agree. ☊ certain ☊
They are certain to agree. ☊ certain ☊
certain (that)...: She wasn't certain (that) he had seen her. ☊ certain ☊
certain of/about sth: Are you absolutely certain about this? ☊ certain ☊
certain who/where, etc...: I'm not certain who was there. ☊ certain ☊
To my certain knowledge he was somewhere else at the time (= I am sure about it). ☊ certain ☊
For certain personal reasons I shall not be able to attend. ☊ certain ☊
Certain people might disagree with this. ☊ certain ☊
They refused to release their hostages unless certain conditions were met. ☊ certain ☊
I can't say for certain when we'll arrive. ☊ for certain ☊
Without treatment, she will almost certainly die. ☊ certainly ☊
I'm certainly never going there again. ☊ certainly ☊
She was certainly attractive but you couldn't call her beautiful. ☊ certainly ☊
'May I see your passport, Mr Scott?' 'Certainly.' ☊ certainly ☊
'Do you think all this money will change your life?' 'Certainly not.' ☊ certainly ☊
a birth/marriage/death certificate ☊ certificate ☊
a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (= a British qualification for teachers) ☊ certificate ☊
a chain of command (= a system in an organization by which instructions are passed from one person to another) ☊ chain ☊
mountain/island chains ☊ chain ☊
The prisoners were kept in chains (= with chains around their arms and legs, to prevent them from escaping). ☊ chain ☊
chain sb/sth: The doors were always locked and chained. ☊ chain ☊
chain sb/sth up: The dog was chained up for the night. ☊ chain ☊
the chairman of the board of governors (= of a school) ☊ chairman ☊
The role will be the biggest challenge of his acting career. ☊ challenge ☊
to face a challenge (= to have to deal with one) ☊ challenge ☊
Destruction of the environment is one of the most serious challenges we face. ☊ challenge ☊
Schools must meet the challenge of new technology (= deal with it successfully). ☊ challenge ☊
I'm looking forward to the challenge of my new job. ☊ challenge ☊
It was a direct challenge to the president's authority. ☊ challenge ☊
Their legal challenge was unsuccessful. ☊ challenge ☊
The story was completely untrue and was successfully challenged in court. ☊ challenge ☊
She does not like anyone challenging her authority. ☊ challenge ☊
This discovery challenges traditional beliefs. ☊ challenge ☊
challenge sb (to sth): Mike challenged me to a game of chess. ☊ challenge ☊
The job doesn't really challenge her. ☊ challenge ☊
The members left the council chamber. ☊ chamber ☊
the Senate/House chamber ☊ chamber ☊
a burial chamber ☊ chamber ☊
Divers transfer from the water to a decompression chamber. ☊ chamber ☊
chance of doing sth: Is there any chance of getting tickets for tonight? ☊ chance ☊
She has only a slim chance of passing the exam. ☊ chance ☊
chance that...: There's a slight chance that he'll be back in time. ☊ chance ☊
There is no chance that he will change his mind. ☊ chance ☊
chance of sth happening: What chance is there of anybody being found alive? ☊ chance ☊
chance of sth: Nowadays a premature baby has a very good chance of survival. ☊ chance ☊
The operation has a fifty-fifty chance of success. ☊ chance ☊
an outside chance (= a very small one) ☊ chance ☊
The chances are a million to one against being struck by lightning. ☊ chance ☊
It was the chance she had been waiting for. ☊ chance ☊
Jeff deceived me once already—I won't give him a second chance. ☊ chance ☊
This is your big chance (= opportunity for success). ☊ chance ☊
chance of sth: We won't get another chance of a holiday this year. ☊ chance ☊
chance to do sth: Please give me a chance to explain. ☊ chance ☊
Tonight is your last chance to catch the play at your local theatre. ☊ chance ☊
chance for sb to do sth: There will be a chance for parents to look around the school. ☊ chance ☊
When installing electrical equipment don't take any chances. A mistake could kill. ☊ chance ☊
The car might break down but that's a chance we'll have to take. ☊ chance ☊
I met her by chance (= without planning to) at the airport. ☊ chance ☊
Chess is not a game of chance. ☊ chance ☊
It was pure chance that we were both there. ☊ chance ☊
We'll plan everything very carefully and leave nothing to chance. ☊ chance ☊
This shirt I bought's too small—I'll have to change it for a bigger one. ☊ change ☊
Of course we'll change it for a larger size, Madam. ☊ change ☊
change sth for/into sth: to change a dollar bill for four quarters ☊ change ☊
I went into the bedroom to change. ☊ change ☊
change out of sth: You need to change out of those wet things. ☊ change ☊
change sth: I didn't have time to change clothes before the party. ☊ change ☊
I didn't have time to get changed before the party (= to put different clothes on). ☊ change ☊
change sth: At half-time the teams change ends. ☊ change ☊
Can we change seats? ☊ change ☊
change sth with sb: Can I change seats with you? ☊ change ☊
We changed the car for a bigger one. ☊ change ☊
change sth (to sth): Marie changed her name when she got married. ☊ change ☊
She changed her name to his. ☊ change ☊
Rick hasn't changed. He looks exactly the same as he did at school. ☊ change ☊
Her life changed completely when she won the lottery. ☊ change ☊
Fame hasn't really changed him. ☊ change ☊
Wait for the traffic lights to change. ☊ change ☊
change sb/sth (from A) to/into B: With a wave of her magic wand, she changed the frog into a handsome prince. ☊ change ☊
Our ship changed course. ☊ change ☊
Nothing will make me change my mind. ☊ change your/sb's mind ☊
The ticket machine gives change. ☊ change ☊
Do you have any change for the phone? ☊ change ☊
I didn't have any small change (= coins of low value) to leave as a tip. ☊ change ☊
He puts his loose change in a money box for the children. ☊ change ☊
Could you give me change for a ten pound note (= coins or notes that are worth this amount)? ☊ change ☊
Let's get away for the weekend. A change of scene (= time in a different place) will do you good. ☊ change ☊
Finishing early was a welcome change. ☊ change ☊
It makes a change to read some good news for once. ☊ change ☊
a change in the weather ☊ change ☊
important changes to the tax system ☊ change ☊
There was no change in the patient's condition overnight. ☊ change ☊
social/political/economic change ☊ change ☊
Complaints must be made through the proper channels. ☊ channel ☊
The newsletter is a useful channel of communication between teacher and students. ☊ channel ☊
The company has worldwide distribution channels. ☊ channel ☊
Steps are being taken to implement a ceasefire through diplomatic channels. ☊ channel ☊
Have you read the chapter on the legal system? ☊ chapter ☊
cartoon characters ☊ character ☊
Clint Eastwood's character is the most sympathetic in the movie. ☊ character ☊
Generosity is part of the American character. ☊ character ☊
The character of the neighbourhood hasn't changed at all. ☊ character ☊
The police pointed out the illegal character of the protest action. ☊ character ☊
He showed great character returning to the sport after his accident. ☊ character ☊
The modern hotels here have no real character. ☊ character ☊
The need to communicate is a key characteristic of human society. ☊ characteristic ☊
The two groups of children have quite different characteristics. ☊ characteristic ☊
They left the au pair in charge of the children for a week. ☊ charge ☊
I'm leaving the school in your charge. ☊ charge ☊
They decided to drop the charges against the newspaper and settle out of court. ☊ charge ☊
After being questioned by the police, she was released without charge. ☊ charge ☊
She rejected the charge that the story was untrue. ☊ charge ☊
Be careful you don't leave yourself open to charges of political bias. ☊ charge ☊
We have to make a small charge for refreshments. ☊ charge ☊
He came charging into my room and demanded to know what was going on. ☊ charge ☊
charge sb: Several people were arrested but nobody was charged. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth for sth: What did they charge for the repairs? ☊ charge ☊
The restaurant charged £20 for dinner. ☊ charge ☊
They're charging £3 for the catalogue. ☊ charge ☊
charge sb for sth: We won't charge you for delivery. ☊ charge ☊
charge for sth: Do you think museums should charge for admission? ☊ charge ☊
charge (sb) to do sth: The bank doesn't charge to stop a payment. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth to sth: They charge the calls to their credit-card account. ☊ charge ☊
The concert will raise money for local charities. ☊ charity ☊
Most of the runners in the London Marathon are raising money for charity. ☊ charity ☊
a charity concert (= organized to get money for charity) ☊ charity ☊
to live on/off charity (= to live on money which other people give you because you are poor) ☊ charity ☊
a weather chart ☊ chart ☊
chase sb/sth: My dog likes chasing rabbits. ☊ chase ☊
chase after sb/sth: He chased after the burglar but couldn't catch him. ☊ chase ☊
Chase the cat out—we don't want her in the kitchen. ☊ chase sb/sth away, off, out, etc. ☊
This particular fish chases off any other fish that enters its territory. ☊ chase sb/sth away, off, out, etc. ☊
chat (to/with sb): My kids spend hours chatting on the phone to their friends. ☊ chat ☊
chat away (to/with sb): Within minutes of being introduced they were chatting away like old friends. ☊ chat ☊
I just called in for a chat. ☊ chat ☊
cheap perfume/jewellery/shoes ☊ cheap ☊
a cheap and nasty bottle of wine ☊ cheap ☊
Personal computers are cheap and getting cheaper. ☊ cheap ☊
The printer isn't exactly cheap at £200. ☊ cheap ☊
immigrant workers, used as a source of cheap labour (= workers who are paid very little, especially unfairly) ☊ cheap ☊
A good education is not cheap. ☊ cheap ☊
I'm sure I could buy this more cheaply somewhere else. ☊ cheaply ☊
Many people feel cheated by the government's refusal to hold a referendum. ☊ cheat ☊
You're not allowed to look at the answers—that's cheating. ☊ cheat ☊
Anyone caught cheating will be automatically disqualified from the examination. ☊ cheat ☊
They cheated him out of his share of the profits. ☊ cheat sb (out) of sth ☊
a plan to crack down on tax cheats ☊ cheat ☊
'Is Mary in the office?' 'Just a moment. I'll go and check.' ☊ check ☊
check (that)...: Go and check (that) I've locked the windows. ☊ check ☊
check (with sb) (what/whether, etc...): You'd better check with Jane what time she's expecting us tonight. ☊ check ☊
Check the container for cracks or leaks. ☊ check ☊
She gave me the minutes of the meeting to read and check. ☊ check ☊
Check the oil and water before setting off. ☊ check ☊
Please check in at least an hour before departure. ☊ check in (at...) ☊
We checked in our luggage and went through to the departure lounge. ☊ check sth in ☊
He checked into a top London clinic yesterday for an operation on his knee. ☊ check into... ☊
Guests should check out of their rooms by noon. ☊ check out (of...) ☊
I'm sorry, they aren't here. They checked out this morning. ☊ check out (of...) ☊
We checked through the photographs to make sure there were none missing. ☊ check over/through sth ☊
Was any check made on Mr Morris when he applied for the post? ☊ check ☊
Could you give the tyres a check? ☊ check ☊
a health check ☊ check ☊
The drugs were found in their car during a routine check by police. ☊ check ☊
chubby/rosy/pink cheeks ☊ cheek ☊
He kissed her on both cheeks. ☊ cheek ☊
Couples were dancing cheek to cheek. ☊ cheek ☊
You're not your usual cheerful self today. ☊ cheerful ☊
She cheerfully admitted that she had no experience at all (= she wasn't afraid to do so). ☊ cheerfully ☊
Cheddar cheese ☊ cheese ☊
goat's cheese (= made from the milk of a goat ) ☊ cheese ☊
a cheese sandwich/salad ☊ cheese ☊
a chunk/piece/slice of cheese ☊ cheese ☊
a selection of French cheeses ☊ cheese ☊
a cheese knife (= a knife with a special curved blade with two points on the end, used for cutting and picking up pieces of cheese) ☊ cheese ☊
a chemical element ☊ chemical ☊
the chemical industry ☊ chemical ☊
chemical reactions/processes ☊ chemical ☊
Farmers are being urged to reduce their use of chemicals and work with nature to combat pests. ☊ chemical ☊
You can obtain the product from all good chemists. ☊ chemist ☊
Take this prescription to the chemist's. ☊ chemist ☊
I'll get it at the chemist's. ☊ chemist ☊
a chemist's/chemist shop ☊ chemist ☊
a research chemist ☊ chemist ☊
a degree in chemistry ☊ chemistry ☊
the university's chemistry department ☊ chemistry ☊
inorganic/organic chemistry ☊ chemistry ☊
to cash a cheque (= to get or give money for a cheque) ☊ cheque ☊
She gasped for breath, her chest heaving. ☊ chest ☊
chew (at/on/through sth): After the operation you may find it difficult to chew and swallow. ☊ chew ☊
They keep chickens in the back yard. ☊ chicken ☊
chicken and chips ☊ chicken ☊
one of the President's chief rivals ☊ chief ☊
the Chief Education Officer ☊ chief ☊
not suitable for young children ☊ child ☊
I lived in London as a child. ☊ child ☊
They have three grown-up children. ☊ child ☊
a support group for adult children of alcoholics ☊ child ☊
They can't have children. ☊ child ☊
In this business, you have to learn to take criticism on the chin. ☊ take sth on the chin ☊
Stockholders took it on the chin yesterday as markets fell sharply. ☊ take sth on the chin ☊
chips of wood ☊ chip ☊
All main courses are served with chips or baked potato. ☊ chip ☊
a box of chocolates ☊ chocolate ☊
women forced to make a choice between family and career ☊ choice ☊
We are faced with a difficult choice. ☊ choice ☊
We aim to help students make more informed career choices. ☊ choice ☊
Resources are finite, and choices have to be made between competing priorities and needs. ☊ choice ☊
There is a wide range of choices open to you. ☊ choice ☊
If I had the choice, I would stop working tomorrow. ☊ choice ☊
He had no choice but to leave (= this was the only thing he could do). ☊ choice ☊
She's going to do it. She doesn't have much choice, really, does she? ☊ choice ☊
This government is committed to extending parental choice in education. ☊ choice ☊
After a delicious meal with free wine, the choice is yours: a quiet drink in the bar, the late night disco or a stroll along the beach beneath a starry sky. ☊ choice ☊
Sandy had to tell his tale in halting Italian. Since Franco spoke no English, he had no choice in the matter. ☊ choice ☊
She's the obvious choice for the job. ☊ choice ☊
Hawaii remains a popular choice for winter vacation travel. ☊ choice ☊
This colour wasn't my first choice. ☊ choice ☊
She wouldn't be my choice as manager. ☊ choice ☊
I don't like his choice of friends (= the people he chooses as his friends). ☊ choice ☊
There wasn't much choice of colour. ☊ choice ☊
You choose, I can't decide. ☊ choose ☊
There are plenty of restaurants to choose from. ☊ choose ☊
choose between A and/or B: She had to choose between staying in the UK or going home. ☊ choose ☊
choose sth: Sarah chose her words carefully. ☊ choose ☊
This site has been chosen for the new school. ☊ choose ☊
choose A from B: We have to choose a new manager from a shortlist of five candidates. ☊ choose ☊
choose sb/sth as/for sth: He chose banking as a career. ☊ choose ☊
We chose Phil McSweeney as/for chairperson. ☊ choose ☊
choose whether, wat, etc...: You'll have to choose whether to buy it or not. ☊ choose ☊
choose to do sth: We chose to go by train. ☊ choose ☊
choose sb to be/do sth: We chose Phil McSweeney to be chairperson. ☊ choose ☊
Employees can retire at 60 if they choose. ☊ choose ☊
choose to do sth: Many people choose not to marry. ☊ choose ☊
chop sth: He was chopping logs for firewood. ☊ chop ☊
Add the finely chopped onions. ☊ chop ☊
chop sth (up) (into sth): Chop the carrots up into small pieces. ☊ chop ☊
The country was chopped up into small administrative areas. ☊ chop ☊
He chopped a branch off the tree. ☊ chop sth off (sth) ☊
a church tower ☊ church ☊
The procession moved into the church. ☊ church ☊
church services ☊ church ☊
How often do you go to church? ☊ church ☊
They're at church (= attending a church service). ☊ church ☊
They're in church. ☊ church ☊
Church is at 9 o'clock. ☊ church ☊
the Anglican Church ☊ church ☊
the Catholic Church ☊ church ☊
the Free Churches ☊ church ☊
The Church has a duty to condemn violence. ☊ church ☊
the conflict between Church and State ☊ church ☊
to go into the Church (= to become a Christian minister) ☊ church ☊
The company reserves the right to cancel this agreement in certain circumstances. ☊ circumstance ☊
changing social and political circumstances ☊ circumstance ☊
Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the boy's death. ☊ circumstance ☊
She never discovered the true circumstances of her birth. ☊ circumstance ☊
Grants are awarded according to your financial circumstances. ☊ circumstance ☊
family/domestic/personal circumstances ☊ circumstance ☊
the city centre ☊ city ☊
one of the world's most beautiful cities ☊ city ☊
a major city ☊ city ☊
the country's capital city ☊ city ☊
Mexico City ☊ city ☊
The city turned out to welcome the victorious team home. ☊ city ☊
civil unrest (= that is caused by groups of people within a country) ☊ civil ☊
claim sth: He's not entitled to claim unemployment benefit. ☊ claim ☊
You could have claimed the cost of the hotel room from your insurance. ☊ claim ☊
claim (on sth) (for sth): You can claim on your insurance for that coat you left on the train. ☊ claim ☊
A lot of lost property is never claimed. ☊ claim ☊
claim (that)...: He claims (that) he was not given a fair hearing. ☊ claim ☊
claim (sb/sth) to be/do sth: I don't claim to be an expert. ☊ claim ☊
claim sth: Scientists are claiming a major breakthrough in the fight against cancer. ☊ claim ☊
to put in a claim for an allowance ☊ claim ☊
a claim for £2 000 ☊ claim ☊
Complete a claim form (= an official document which you must use in order to request money from an organization). ☊ claim ☊
They had no claim on the land. ☊ claim ☊
She has more claim to the book's success than anybody (= she deserves to be praised for it). ☊ claim ☊
The singer has denied the magazine's claim that she is leaving the band. ☊ claim ☊
She clapped her hands in delight. ☊ clap ☊
Give him a clap! (= to praise sb at the end of a performance) ☊ clap ☊
He always travels business class. ☊ class ☊
The first-class compartment is situated at the front of the train. ☊ class ☊
There's a real touch of class about this team. ☊ class ☊
It was good accommodation for a hotel of this class. ☊ class ☊
Dickens was in a different class from (= was much better than) most of his contemporaries. ☊ class ☊
As a jazz singer she's in a class of her own (= better than most others). ☊ class ☊
The party tries to appeal to all classes of society. ☊ class ☊
differences of class, race or gender ☊ class ☊
the class system ☊ class ☊
a society in which class is more important than ability ☊ class ☊
We were in the same class at school. ☊ class ☊
The whole class was/were told to stay behind after school. ☊ class ☊
I was late for a class. ☊ class ☊
See me after class. ☊ class ☊
She works hard in class (= during the class). ☊ class ☊
I've been taking classes in pottery. ☊ class ☊
Are you still doing your French evening class? ☊ class ☊
classic cars (= cars which are no longer made, but which are still popular) ☊ classic ☊
classroom activities ☊ classroom ☊
the use of computers in the classroom ☊ classroom ☊
a clean police record ☊ clean ☊
The entertainment was good clean fun for the whole family. ☊ clean ☊
clean air ☊ clean ☊
We all want a cleaner environment but who is going to pay for it? ☊ clean ☊
cleaner cars (= not producing so many harmful substances) ☊ clean ☊
Are your hands clean? ☊ clean ☊
It is your responsibility to keep the room clean and tidy. ☊ clean ☊
Keep your room neat and clean. ☊ clean ☊
I can't find a clean shirt (= one I haven't worn since it was washed). ☊ clean ☊
The water was so clear we could see the bottom of the lake. ☊ clear ☊
a clear colourless liquid ☊ clear ☊
The photo wasn't very clear. ☊ clear ☊
The voice on the phone was clear and strong. ☊ clear ☊
You'll need to keep a clear head for your interview. ☊ clear ☊
She gave me clear and precise directions. ☊ clear ☊
Are these instructions clear enough? ☊ clear ☊
This behaviour must stop—do I make myself clear (= express myself clearly so there is no doubt about what I mean)? ☊ clear ☊
I hope I made it clear to him that he was no longer welcome here. ☊ clear ☊
This is a clear case of fraud. ☊ clear ☊
His height gives him a clear advantage. ☊ clear ☊
clear what, how, whether, etc...: It is not clear what they want us to do. ☊ clear ☊
How he got there was not clear. ☊ clear ☊
clear about/on sth: Are you clear about the arrangements for tomorrow? ☊ clear ☊
My memory is not clear on that point. ☊ clear ☊
clear what, how, whether, etc...: I'm still not clear what the job involves. ☊ clear ☊
The traffic took a long time to clear after the accident. ☊ clear ☊
The boy's lungs cleared and he began to breathe more easily. ☊ clear ☊
She cleared a space on the sofa for him to sit down. ☊ clear ☊
The streets had been cleared of snow. ☊ clear ☊
clear B (from/off A): Clear all those papers off the desk. ☊ clear ☊
The remains of the snow had been cleared from the streets. ☊ clear ☊
to clear out a drawer/room ☊ clear out, clear sth out ☊
It's time to clear up. ☊ clear up, clear sth up ☊
Clear up your own mess! ☊ clear up, clear sth up ☊
to clear up a mystery/difficulty/misunderstanding ☊ clear sth up ☊
Stand clear of the train doors. ☊ clear ☊
He injured his arm as he jumped clear of the car. ☊ clear ☊
It's difficult to see anything clearly in this mirror. ☊ clearly ☊
Clearly, this will cost a lot more than we realized. ☊ clearly ☊
an office clerk ☊ clerk ☊
The clerk at the counter gave me too little change. ☊ clerk ☊
a clever child ☊ clever ☊
Clever girl! ☊ clever ☊
How clever of you to work it out! ☊ clever ☊
He's too clever by half, if you ask me (= it annoys me or makes me suspicious). ☊ clever ☊
She's clever at getting what she wants. ☊ clever ☊
He's clever with his hands. ☊ clever ☊
a clever little gadget ☊ clever ☊
What a clever idea! ☊ clever ☊
That (= what you just did) wasn't very clever, was it? (= it wasn't sensible) ☊ clever ☊
Admitting her mistake may have been quite a clever move on her part. ☊ clever ☊
click sth: He clicked his fingers at the waiter. ☊ click ☊
The corporal clicked his heels. ☊ click ☊
Social workers must always consider the best interests of their clients. ☊ client ☊
a mild/temperate/warm/wet climate ☊ climate ☊
They wanted to move to a warmer climate. ☊ climate ☊
The paper's circulation continues to climb. ☊ climb ☊
Can you climb down? ☊ climb ☊
As they climbed higher, the air became cooler. ☊ climb ☊
It was ten past six by the kitchen clock. ☊ clock ☊
The clock struck twelve/midnight. ☊ clock ☊
The clock is fast/slow. ☊ clock ☊
The clock has stopped. ☊ clock ☊
the clock face (= the front part of a clock with the numbers on) ☊ clock ☊
The hands of the clock crept slowly around. ☊ clock ☊
Ellen heard the loud ticking of the clock in the hall. ☊ clock ☊
The meeting will close at 10.00 p.m. ☊ close ☊
close sth: to close a meeting/debate ☊ close ☊
to close a case/an investigation ☊ close ☊
to close an account (= to stop keeping money in a bank account) ☊ close ☊
The subject is now closed (= we will not discuss it again). ☊ close ☊
close (for sth): What time does the bank close? ☊ close ☊
We close for lunch between twelve and two. ☊ close ☊
Our team came a close second (= nearly won). ☊ close ☊
The game was closer than the score suggests. ☊ close ☊
We tried to match the colours, but this is the closest we could get. ☊ close ☊
On closer examination the painting proved to be a fake. ☊ close ☊
The groom and his close family took their places. ☊ close ☊
The new library is close to completion. ☊ close ☊
We are close to signing the agreement. ☊ close ☊
Our new house is close to the school. ☊ close ☊
I had no idea the beach was so close. ☊ close ☊
This is the closest we can get to the beach by car. ☊ close ☊
The President was shot at close range (= from a short distance away). ☊ close ☊
Their birthdays are very close together. ☊ close ☊
He walked into the room, closely followed by the rest of the family. ☊ closely ☊
This road is closed to traffic. ☊ closed ☊
a closed society ☊ closed ☊
Homosexuals in public life are now coming out of the closet. ☊ come out of the closet ☊
He was closeted with the President for much of the day. ☊ closet ☊
She had closeted herself away in her room. ☊ closet ☊
I bought some new clothes for the trip. ☊ clothes ☊
She has no clothes sense (= she does not know what clothes look attractive). ☊ clothes ☊
protective clothing ☊ clothing ☊
It was scorching and there wasn't a cloud in the sky. ☊ cloud ☊
They went to Italy on a coach tour. ☊ coach ☊
a coach station (= where coaches start and end their journey) ☊ coach ☊
a coach party (= a group of people travelling together on a coach) ☊ coach ☊
a lump of coal ☊ coal ☊
The car coasted along until it stopped. ☊ coast ☊
She took her feet off the pedals and coasted downhill. ☊ coast ☊
You're just coasting—it's time to work hard now. ☊ coast ☊
a long winter coat ☊ coat ☊
to put on/take off your coat ☊ coat ☊
a dog with a smooth/shaggy coat ☊ coat ☊
animals in their winter coats (= grown long for extra warmth) ☊ coat ☊
to give the walls a second coat of paint ☊ coat ☊
In the event of the machine not operating correctly, an error code will appear. ☊ code ☊
There are three codes for London. ☊ code ☊
decaffeinated/instant coffee ☊ coffee ☊
black/white coffee (= without/with milk) ☊ coffee ☊
Tea or coffee? ☊ coffee ☊
I'll just make the coffee. ☊ coffee ☊
to give sb a cold look/stare/welcome ☊ cold ☊
Hot and cold food is available in the cafeteria. ☊ cold ☊
cold chicken for lunch ☊ cold ☊
a cold room/house ☊ cold ☊
hot and cold water in every room ☊ cold ☊
Isn't it cold today? ☊ cold ☊
to get/turn colder ☊ cold ☊
bitterly cold weather ☊ cold ☊
Don't stand outside in the cold. ☊ cold ☊
She doesn't seem to feel the cold. ☊ cold ☊
You'll catch your death of cold (= used to warn sb they could become ill if they do not keep warm in cold weather). ☊ cold ☊
All opposition to the plan has collapsed. ☊ collapse ☊
He collapsed in the street and died two hours later. ☊ collapse ☊
The walls were strengthened to protect them from collapse. ☊ collapse ☊
The peace talks were on the verge of collapse. ☊ collapse ☊
a colleague of mine from the office ☊ colleague ☊
We were friends and colleagues for more than 20 years. ☊ colleague ☊
collect (for sth): We're collecting for local charities. ☊ collect ☊
collect sth (for sth): We collected over £300 for the appeal. ☊ collect ☊
collect sth (from...): What day do they collect the rubbish/garbage? ☊ collect ☊
The package is waiting to be collected. ☊ collect ☊
Dirt had collected in the corners of the room. ☊ collect ☊
collect sth: We seem to have collected an enormous number of boxes (= without intending to). ☊ collect ☊
That guitar's been sitting collecting dust (= not being used) for years now. ☊ collect ☊
collect sth: to collect data/evidence/information ☊ collect ☊
We're collecting signatures for a petition. ☊ collect ☊
collect sth from sb/sth: Samples were collected from over 200 patients. ☊ collect ☊
The last collection from this postbox is at 5.15. ☊ collection ☊
a college of further education (= providing education and training for people over 16) ☊ college ☊
the Royal College of Art ☊ college ☊
a college course/library/student ☊ college ☊
She's at college. ☊ college ☊
a college campus/student ☊ college ☊
He got interested in politics when he was in college. ☊ college ☊
She's away at college in California. ☊ college ☊
He's hoping to go to college next year. ☊ college ☊
discrimination on the grounds of race, colour or religion ☊ colour ☊
a person/man/woman of colour (= who is not white) ☊ colour ☊
The garden was a mass of colour. ☊ colour ☊
The temple is supported by marble columns. ☊ column ☊
a column of smoke (= smoke rising straight up) ☊ column ☊
Put a mark in the appropriate column. ☊ column ☊
Their divorce filled a lot of column inches in the national papers (= got a lot of attention). ☊ column ☊
His treatment was a combination of surgery, radiation and drugs. ☊ combination ☊
What an unusual combination of flavours! ☊ combination ☊
Technology and good management. That's a winning combination (= one that will certainly be successful). ☊ combination ☊
Many course combinations are possible. ☊ combination ☊
The firm is working on a new product in combination with several overseas partners. ☊ combination ☊
These paints can be used individually or in combination. ☊ combination ☊
Hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water. ☊ combine ☊
combine with sth: Hydrogen combines with oxygen to form water. ☊ combine ☊
combine to do sth: Several factors had combined to ruin our plans. ☊ combine ☊
combine sth: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. ☊ combine ☊
combine sth with sth: Combine the eggs with a little flour. ☊ combine ☊
combine A and B (together): Combine the eggs and the flour. ☊ combine ☊
combine sth: We are still looking for someone who combines all the necessary qualities. ☊ combine ☊
combine A and/with B: The hotel combines comfort with convenience. ☊ combine ☊
This model combines a telephone and fax machine. ☊ combine ☊
They have successfully combined the old with the new in this room. ☊ combine ☊
a kitchen and dining-room combined ☊ combine ☊
The trip will combine business with pleasure. ☊ combine ☊
She has successfully combined a career and bringing up a family. ☊ combine ☊
When will they come to a decision? ☊ come ☊
+ adj.: New cars don't come cheap (= they are expensive). ☊ come ☊
come to do sth: This design came to be known as the Oriental style. ☊ come ☊
The agreement came after several hours of negotiations. ☊ come ☊
come as sth: Her death came as a terrible shock to us. ☊ come ☊
His resignation came as no surprise. ☊ come ☊
The children came running into the room. ☊ come ☊
(+ adv./prep.): He came into the room and shut the door. ☊ come ☊
come to do sth: They're coming to stay for a week. ☊ come ☊
They continued until they came to a river. ☊ come ☊
Have any letters come for me? ☊ come ☊
come for sth: I've come for my book. ☊ come ☊
come (to sth) (with sb): Are you coming to the club with us tonight? ☊ come ☊
come doing sth: Why don't you come skating tonight? ☊ come ☊
His performance didn't really come up to his usual high standard. ☊ come up to sth ☊
Their trip to France didn't come up to expectations. ☊ come up to sth ☊
We'll let you know if any vacancies come up. ☊ come up ☊
The question is bound to come up at the meeting. ☊ come up ☊
I never expected those few items to come to so much. ☊ come to sth ☊
This nail won't come out. ☊ come out (of sth) ☊
These ink stains won't come out of my dress. ☊ come out (of sth) ☊
Will the colour come out (= become faint or disappear) if I wash it? ☊ come out (of sth) ☊
Come on! We don't have much time. ☊ come on ☊
Oh, come on—you know that isn't true! ☊ come on ☊
When I tried to lift the jug, the handle came off in my hand. ☊ come off (sth) ☊
Does this hood come off? ☊ come off ☊
That mark won't come off. ☊ come off ☊
She has over a thousand pounds a month coming in from her investments. ☊ come in ☊
This wool comes from goats, not sheep. ☊ come from sth ☊
This poem comes from his new book. ☊ come from sth ☊
'She doesn't try hard enough.' 'That's rich, coming from you (= you do not try hard either).' ☊ come from sth ☊
Do come around and see us some time. ☊ come around/round (to...) ☊
He came up to me and asked me the way to the station. ☊ come up (to sb) ☊
When it comes to getting things done, he's useless. ☊ when it comes to sth/to doing sth ☊
slapstick comedy ☊ comedy ☊
He didn't appreciate the comedy of the situation. ☊ comedy ☊
These tennis shoes are designed for comfort and performance. ☊ comfort ☊
With DVD, you can watch the latest movies in the comfort of your own home. ☊ comfort ☊
The hotel offers a high standard of comfort and service. ☊ comfort ☊
They had enough money to live in comfort in their old age. ☊ comfort ☊
The sound of gunfire was too close for comfort. ☊ comfort ☊
If it's any comfort to you, I'm in the same situation. ☊ comfort ☊
His words were of little comfort in the circumstances. ☊ comfort ☊
comfort food (= food that makes you feel better) ☊ comfort ☊
The children have been a great comfort to me through all of this. ☊ comfort ☊
It's a comfort to know that she is safe. ☊ comfort ☊
They're not millionaires, but they're certainly very comfortable. ☊ comfortable ☊
He makes a comfortable living. ☊ comfortable ☊
They come from comfortable middle-class families. ☊ comfortable ☊
He's more comfortable with computers than with people. ☊ comfortable ☊
I never feel very comfortable in her presence. ☊ comfortable ☊
Are you comfortable? ☊ comfortable ☊
She shifted into a more comfortable position on the chair. ☊ comfortable ☊
Please make yourself comfortable while I get some coffee. ☊ comfortable ☊
The patient is comfortable (= not in pain) after his operation. ☊ comfortable ☊
It's such a comfortable bed. ☊ comfortable ☊
These new shoes are not very comfortable. ☊ comfortable ☊
Let me slip into something more comfortable (= change into more comfortable clothing). ☊ comfortable ☊
All the rooms were comfortably furnished. ☊ comfortably ☊
If you're all sitting comfortably, then I'll begin. ☊ comfortably ☊
You should be able to live comfortably on your allowance. ☊ comfortably ☊
He looked relaxed and totally in command of himself. ☊ command ☊
There were many disagreements over the command of the peacekeeping forces. ☊ command ☊
What is the startup command for the program? ☊ command ☊
command sb to do sth: He commanded his men to retreat. ☊ command ☊
command sth: She commanded the release of the prisoners. ☊ command ☊
+ speech: 'Come here!' he commanded (them). ☊ command ☊
The director was not available for comment. ☊ comment ☊
He handed me the document without comment. ☊ comment ☊
Please email us or leave a comment on our website. ☊ comment ☊
What she said was fair comment (= a reasonable criticism). ☊ comment ☊
I don't feel I can comment on their decision. ☊ comment ☊
He refused to comment until after the trial. ☊ comment ☊
+ speech: 'Not his best performance,' she commented to the woman sitting next to her. ☊ comment ☊
the commercial heart of the city ☊ commercial ☊
a commercial vehicle (= one that is used for carrying goods or passengers who pay) ☊ commercial ☊
The movie was not a commercial success (= did not make money). ☊ commercial ☊
a commission to design the new parliament building ☊ commission ☊
You get a 10% commission on everything you sell. ☊ commission ☊
He earned £2 000 in commission last month. ☊ commission ☊
In this job you work on commission (= are paid according to the amount you sell). ☊ commission ☊
1% commission is charged for cashing traveller's cheques. ☊ commission ☊
commission sb to do sth: She has been commissioned to write a new national anthem. ☊ commission ☊
commission sth: Publishers have commissioned a French translation of the book. ☊ commission ☊
commit sb/yourself (to sth/to doing sth): The President is committed to reforming health care. ☊ commit ☊
commit sb/yourself to do sth: Both sides committed themselves to settle the dispute peacefully. ☊ commit ☊
commitment (to sb/sth): She doesn't want to make a big emotional commitment to Steve at the moment. ☊ commitment ☊
commitment to do/doing sth: The company's commitment to providing quality at a reasonable price has been vital to its success. ☊ commitment ☊
A career as an actor requires one hundred per cent commitment. ☊ commitment ☊
a committee meeting ☊ committee ☊
The player was fined by the disciplinary committee. ☊ committee ☊
Jackson is a common English name. ☊ common ☊
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in this country. ☊ common ☊
Some birds which were once a common sight are now becoming rare. ☊ common ☊
a common spelling mistake ☊ common ☊
Allergies to milk are quite common in childhood. ☊ common ☊
They share a common interest in photography. ☊ common ☊
basic features which are common to all human languages ☊ common ☊
We are working together for a common purpose. ☊ common ☊
This decision was taken for the common good (= the advantage of everyone). ☊ common ☊
Shakespeare's work was popular among the common people in his day. ☊ common ☊
In most people's eyes she was nothing more than a common criminal. ☊ common ☊
It's only common decency to let her know what's happening (= people would expect it). ☊ common ☊
Tim and I have nothing in common./I have nothing in common with Tim. ☊ have sth in common (with sb) ☊
The two cultures have a lot in common. ☊ have sth in common (with sth) ☊
This is one of the most commonly used methods. ☊ commonly ☊
communicate sth (to sb): He was eager to communicate his ideas to the group. ☊ communicate ☊
Her nervousness was communicating itself to the children. ☊ communicate ☊
communicate how/what, etc...: They failed to communicate what was happening and why. ☊ communicate ☊
The novel is about a family who can't communicate with each other. ☊ communicate ☊
They communicated in sign language. ☊ communicate ☊
communicate sth (to sb): to communicate information/a message to sb ☊ communicate ☊
All channels of communication need to be kept open. ☊ communication ☊
Doctors do not always have good communication skills. ☊ communication ☊
communication systems/links/technology ☊ communication ☊
The new airport will improve communications between the islands. ☊ communication ☊
the international community (= the countries of the world as a group) ☊ community ☊
community parks/libraries (= paid for by the local town/city) ☊ community ☊
Company profits were 5% lower than last year. ☊ company ☊
My own problems seem insignificant compared with other people's. ☊ compare ☊
I've had some difficulties, but they were nothing compared to yours (= they were not nearly as bad as yours). ☊ compare ☊
Standards in health care have improved enormously compared to 40 years ago. ☊ compare ☊
This house doesn't compare with our previous one (= it is not as good). ☊ compare ☊
Their prices compare favourably with those of their competitors. ☊ compare ☊
I enclose the two plans for comparison. ☊ comparison ☊
The education system bears/stands no comparison with (= is not as good as) that in many Asian countries. ☊ comparison ☊
For Durkheim, comparison was the most important method of analysis in sociology. ☊ comparison ☊
comparison of A and B: a comparison of the rail systems in Britain and France ☊ comparison ☊
comparison (with sth): It is difficult to make a comparison with her previous book—they are completely different. ☊ comparison ☊
The second half of the game was dull by comparison with the first. ☊ by/in comparison (with sb/sth) ☊
The tallest buildings in London are small in comparison with New York's skyscrapers. ☊ by/in comparison (with sb/sth) ☊
compete (with/against sb) (for sth): Several companies are competing for the contract. ☊ compete ☊
We can't compete with them on price. ☊ compete ☊
Young children will usually compete for their mother's attention. ☊ compete ☊
Small traders cannot compete in the face of cheap foreign imports. ☊ compete ☊
He's hoping to compete in the London marathon. ☊ compete ☊
There is now intense competition between schools to attract students. ☊ competition ☊
We are in competition with four other companies for the contract. ☊ competition ☊
We won the contract in the face of stiff competition. ☊ competition ☊
competitive games/sports ☊ competitive ☊
We need to work harder to remain competitive with other companies. ☊ competitive ☊
You have to be highly competitive to do well in sport these days. ☊ competitive ☊
complaint (about sb/sth): The most common complaint is about poor service. ☊ complaint ☊
I can see no grounds for complaint. ☊ complaint ☊
We were in complete agreement. ☊ complete ☊
a complete change ☊ complete ☊
in complete silence ☊ complete ☊
a complete stranger ☊ complete ☊
It came as a complete surprise. ☊ complete ☊
I felt a complete idiot. ☊ complete ☊
I've collected the complete set. ☊ complete ☊
a complete guide to events in Oxford ☊ complete ☊
the complete works of Tolstoy ☊ complete ☊
You will receive payment for each complete day that you work. ☊ complete ☊
Work on the office building will be complete at the end of the year. ☊ complete ☊
She's just completed a master's degree in Law. ☊ complete ☊
The project should be completed within a year. ☊ complete ☊
2 000 shoppers completed our questionnaire. ☊ complete ☊
I only need one more card to complete the set. ☊ complete ☊
completely different ☊ completely ☊
completely and utterly broke ☊ completely ☊
I've completely forgotten her name. ☊ completely ☊
The explosion completely destroyed the building. ☊ completely ☊
a complex road system ☊ complex ☊
I do not wish to complicate the task more than is necessary. ☊ complicate ☊
To complicate matters further, there will be no transport available till 8 o'clock. ☊ complicate ☊
a complicated system ☊ complicated ☊
Our sales information is processed by computer. ☊ computer ☊
computer software/hardware/graphics ☊ computer ☊
computer-aided design ☊ computer ☊
concentrate (on sth/on doing sth): I can't concentrate with all that noise going on. ☊ concentrate ☊
concentrate sth: Nothing concentrates the mind better than the knowledge that you could die tomorrow (= it makes you think very clearly). ☊ concentrate ☊
This book requires a great deal of concentration. ☊ concentration ☊
concept (of sth): the concept of social class ☊ concept ☊
He can't grasp the basic concepts of mathematics. ☊ concept ☊
concept (that...): the concept that everyone should have equality of opportunity ☊ concept ☊
concern sb: What concerns me is our lack of preparation for the change. ☊ concern ☊
concern sb that...: It concerns me that you no longer seem to care. ☊ concern ☊
The story concerns the prince's efforts to rescue Pamina. ☊ concern ☊
One major difference between these computers concerns the way in which they store information. ☊ concern ☊
Don't interfere in what doesn't concern you. ☊ concern ☊
The loss was a tragedy for all concerned (= all those affected by it). ☊ concern ☊
Where our children's education is concerned, no compromise is acceptable. ☊ concern ☊
To whom it may concern ... (= used for example, at the beginning of a public notice or of a job reference about sb's character and ability) ☊ concern ☊
Please pay attention because this information concerns all of you. ☊ concern ☊
parents' concern for their children ☊ concern ☊
I appreciate everyone's concern and help at this difficult time. ☊ concern ☊
In the meeting, voters raised concerns about health care. ☊ concern ☊
Don't hesitate to ask if you have any queries or concerns about this work. ☊ concern ☊
concern (for sth/sb): She hasn't been seen for four days and there is concern for her safety. ☊ concern ☊
The President's health was giving serious cause for concern. ☊ concern ☊
Concerned parents held a meeting. ☊ concerned ☊
concerned about/for sth: The President is deeply concerned about this issue. ☊ concerned ☊
concerned for sth: He didn't seem in the least concerned for her safety. ☊ concerned ☊
concerned (that)...: She was concerned that she might miss the turning and get lost. ☊ concerned ☊
They were more concerned with how the other women had dressed than with what the speaker was saying. ☊ concerned ☊
He asked several questions concerning the future of the company. ☊ concerning ☊
All cases concerning children are dealt with in a special children's court. ☊ concerning ☊
conclude (that)...: The report concluded (that) the cheapest option was to close the laboratory. ☊ conclude ☊
conclude from sth that...: He concluded from their remarks that they were not in favour of the plan. ☊ conclude ☊
I've come to the conclusion that he's not the right person for the job. ☊ conclusion ☊
It took the jury some time to reach the conclusion that she was guilty. ☊ conclusion ☊
If we took this argument to its logical conclusion ... ☊ conclusion ☊
'It's only a suspicion,' she said, 'nothing concrete.' ☊ concrete ☊
It is easier to think in concrete terms rather than in the abstract. ☊ concrete ☊
a necessary condition for economic growth ☊ condition ☊
A good training programme is one of the conditions for successful industry. ☊ condition ☊
the terms and conditions of employment ☊ condition ☊
They agreed to lend us the car on condition that (= only if) we returned it before the weekend. ☊ condition ☊
They will give us the money on one condition—that we pay it back within six months. ☊ condition ☊
They agreed under the condition that the matter be dealt with promptly. ☊ condition ☊
Congress can impose strict conditions on the bank. ☊ condition ☊
They have agreed to the ceasefire provided their conditions are met. ☊ condition ☊
neglected children living under the most appalling conditions ☊ condition ☊
Conditions are ideal (= the weather is very good) for sailing today. ☊ condition ☊
He is overweight and out of condition (= not physically fit). ☊ condition ☊
You are in no condition (= too ill/sick, etc.) to go anywhere. ☊ condition ☊
She shouldn't be driving in her condition (= because she is pregnant). ☊ condition ☊
a used car in perfect condition ☊ condition ☊
They conducted a vigorous campaign for a shorter working week. ☊ conduct ☊
a concert by the Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Sir Colin Davis ☊ conduct ☊
The hotel is used for exhibitions, conferences and social events. ☊ conference ☊
a conference room/centre/hall ☊ conference ☊
She is attending a three-day conference on AIDS education. ☊ conference ☊
The conference will be held in Glasgow. ☊ conference ☊
delegates to the Labour Party's annual conference ☊ conference ☊
Ministers from all four countries involved will meet at the conference table this week. ☊ conference ☊
He was in conference with his lawyers all day. ☊ conference ☊
They could not say with confidence that he would be able to walk again after the accident. ☊ confidence ☊
No one can predict with complete/total confidence what will happen in the financial markets. ☊ confidence ☊
He expressed his confidence that they would win. ☊ confidence ☊
He answered the questions with confidence. ☊ confidence ☊
He gained confidence when he went to college. ☊ confidence ☊
I didn't have any confidence in myself at school. ☊ confidence ☊
The players all have confidence in their manager. ☊ confidence ☊
A fall in unemployment will help to restore consumer confidence. ☊ confidence ☊
The new contracts have undermined the confidence of employees. ☊ confidence ☊
She has every confidence in her students' abilities. ☊ confidence ☊
She was in a relaxed, confident mood. ☊ confident ☊
Beneath his confident and charming exterior, lurked a mass of insecurities. ☊ confident ☊
The teacher wants the children to feel confident about asking questions when they don't understand. ☊ confident ☊
She was quietly confident that everything would go as planned. ☊ confident ☊
The work will not be confined to the Glasgow area. ☊ confine ☊
I will confine myself to looking at the period from 1900 to 1916. ☊ confine ☊
Keep the dog confined in a suitable travelling cage. ☊ confine ☊
It is cruel to keep animals in confined spaces. ☊ confined ☊
Please write to confirm your reservation (= say that it is definite). ☊ confirm ☊
confirm (that)...: Has everyone confirmed (that) they're coming? ☊ confirm ☊
it is confirmed that...: It has been confirmed that the meeting will take place next week. ☊ confirm ☊
confirm sb as sth: He was confirmed as captain for the rest of the season. ☊ confirm ☊
a conflict between two cultures ☊ conflict ☊
The government has done nothing to resolve the conflict over nurses' pay. ☊ conflict ☊
He confronted her with a choice between her career or their relationship. ☊ confront ☊
They confused me with conflicting accounts of what happened. ☊ confuse ☊
Be careful not to confuse quantity with quality. ☊ confuse ☊
His comments only served to confuse the issue further. ☊ confuse ☊
The instructions on the box are very confusing. ☊ confusing ☊
a very confusing experience ☊ confusing ☊
To avoid confusion, please write the children's names clearly on all their school clothes. ☊ confusion ☊
confusion between letters of the alphabet like 'o' or 'a' ☊ confusion ☊
He looked at me in confusion and did not answer the question. ☊ confusion ☊
Fighting had broken out and all was chaos and confusion. ☊ confusion ☊
an international congress of trades unions ☊ congress ☊
Congress will vote on the proposals tomorrow. ☊ congress ☊
There was nothing to connect him with the crime. ☊ connect ☊
I was surprised to hear them mentioned together: I had never connected them before. ☊ connect ☊
We're waiting for the telephone to be connected. ☊ connect ☊
a connecting door (= one that connects two rooms) ☊ connect ☊
The rooms on this floor connect. ☊ connect ☊
They are connected by marriage. ☊ connected ☊
We arrived in good time for the connection to Paris. ☊ connection ☊
A faulty connection caused the machine to stop. ☊ connection ☊
Connection to the gas supply was delayed for three days. ☊ connection ☊
connection (between A and B): Scientists have established a connection between cholesterol levels and heart disease. ☊ connection ☊
How did you make the connection (= realize that there was a connection between two facts that did not seem to be related)? ☊ connection ☊
I am writing to you in connection with your recent job application. ☊ in connection with sb/sth ☊
conscious that...: I was vaguely conscious that I was being watched. ☊ conscious ☊
A patient who is not fully conscious should never be left alone. ☊ conscious ☊
They have become increasingly health-conscious. ☊ conscious ☊
This decision could have serious consequences for the industry. ☊ consequence ☊
Her style of dress was never conservative. ☊ conservative ☊
I'd like some time to consider. ☊ consider ☊
consider sth: She considered her options. ☊ consider ☊
You wouldn't consider marrying a man for his money, then? ☊ consider ☊
These workers are considered (as) a high-risk group. ☊ consider ☊
consider sb/sth + adj.: consider sb/sth (to be) sth: Consider yourself lucky you weren't fired. ☊ consider ☊
consider (that)...: She considers that it is too early to form a definite conclusion. ☊ consider ☊
The Home Secretary will release prisoners only if he considers it is safe to do so. ☊ consider ☊
it is considered that...: It is considered that the proposed development would create much-needed jobs. ☊ consider ☊
The project wasted a considerable amount of time and money. ☊ considerable ☊
Damage to the building was considerable. ☊ considerable ☊
Interest rates on bank loans have increased considerably in recent years. ☊ considerably ☊
Careful consideration should be given to issues of health and safety. ☊ consideration ☊
Time is another important consideration. ☊ consideration ☊
They showed no consideration whatsoever for my feelings. ☊ consideration ☊
Journalists stayed away from the funeral out of consideration for the bereaved family. ☊ consideration ☊
Their kindness and consideration will not be forgotten. ☊ consideration ☊
Their diet consisted largely of vegetables. ☊ consist of sb/sth ☊
a constant stream of visitors all day ☊ constant ☊
travelling at a constant speed of 50 m.p.h. ☊ constant ☊
Fashion is constantly changing. ☊ constantly ☊
construct sth from/out of/of sth: They constructed a shelter out of fallen branches. ☊ construct ☊
You must learn how to construct a logical argument. ☊ construct ☊
Our new offices are still under construction (= being built). ☊ construction ☊
consult sb: If the pain continues, consult your doctor. ☊ consult ☊
consult sb about sth: Have you consulted your lawyer about this? ☊ consult ☊
consult sb: You shouldn't have done it without consulting me. ☊ consult ☊
consumer demand/choice/rights ☊ consumer ☊
Health-conscious consumers want more information about the food they buy. ☊ consumer ☊
a consumer society (= one where buying and selling is considered to be very important) ☊ consumer ☊
Tax cuts will boost consumer confidence after the recession. ☊ consumer ☊
social/personal contacts ☊ contact ☊
Children should be brought into contact with poetry at an early age. ☊ contact ☊
This substance should not come into contact with food. ☊ contact ☊
This chemical is liable to explode on contact with water. ☊ contact ☊
I don't have much contact with my uncle. ☊ contact ☊
Have you kept in contact with any of your friends from college (= do you still see them or speak or write to them)? ☊ contact ☊
She's lost contact with (= no longer sees or writes to) her son. ☊ contact ☊
I finally made contact with (= succeeded in speaking to or meeting) her in Paris. ☊ contact ☊
The organization put me in contact with other people in a similar position (= gave me their addresses or telephone numbers). ☊ contact ☊
Here's my contact number (= temporary telephone number) while I'm away. ☊ contact ☊
I'll give you my contact details (= telephone number, email address, etc.). ☊ contact ☊
This drink doesn't contain any alcohol. ☊ contain ☊
Her statement contained one or two inaccuracies. ☊ contain ☊
a brown envelope containing dollar bills ☊ contain ☊
Food will last longer if kept in an airtight container. ☊ container ☊
We have no contemporary account of the battle (= written near the time that it happened). ☊ contemporary ☊
He was contemporary with the dramatist Congreve. ☊ contemporary ☊
Fire has caused severe damage to the contents of the building. ☊ content ☊
She hadn't read the letter and so was unaware of its contents. ☊ content ☊
The content of the course depends on what the students would like to study. ☊ content ☊
Her poetry has a good deal of political content. ☊ content ☊
a contest for the leadership of the party ☊ contest ☊
This quotation has been taken out of context (= repeated without giving the circumstances in which it was said). ☊ context ☊
The exhibition continues until 25 July. ☊ continue ☊
The number of car accident deaths is continuing to decline. ☊ continue ☊
continue doing sth: She wanted to continue working until she was 60. ☊ continue ☊
She will continue in her present job until a replacement can be found. ☊ continue ☊
Please continue—I didn't mean to interrupt. ☊ continue ☊
Recovery after the accident will be a continuous process that may take several months. ☊ continuous ☊
Stop smoking and you will see a continuous improvement in your health. ☊ continuous ☊
She was in continuous employment until the age of sixty-five. ☊ continuous ☊
Heat the mixture until thickened, stirring continuously. ☊ continuously ☊
a contract of employment ☊ contract ☊
a research contract ☊ contract ☊
contract with sb: to enter into/make/sign a contract with the supplier ☊ contract ☊
contract between A and B: These clauses form part of the contract between buyer and seller. ☊ contract ☊
contract for sth: a contract for the supply of vehicles ☊ contract ☊
contract to do sth: to win/be awarded a contract to build a new school ☊ contract ☊
a contract worker (= one employed on a contract for a fixed period of time) ☊ contract ☊
I was on a three-year contract that expired last week. ☊ contract ☊
Under the terms of the contract the job should have been finished yesterday. ☊ contract ☊
She is under contract to (= has a contract to work for) a major American computer firm. ☊ contract ☊
The offer has been accepted, subject to contract (= the agreement is not official until the contract is signed). ☊ contract ☊
They were sued for breach of contract (= not keeping to a contract). ☊ contract ☊
Glass contracts as it cools. ☊ contract ☊
The universe is expanding rather than contracting. ☊ contract ☊
a contracting market ☊ contract ☊
contract sth to sth: 'I will' and 'I shall' are usually contracted to 'I'll' (= made shorter). ☊ contract ☊
contrast (between A and B): There is an obvious contrast between the cultures of East and West. ☊ contrast ☊
The poverty of her childhood stands in total contrast to her life in Hollywood. ☊ contrast ☊
contrast (in sth): A wool jacket complements the silk trousers and provides an interesting contrast in texture. ☊ contrast ☊
When you look at their new system, ours seems very old-fashioned by contrast. ☊ contrast ☊
contrast (of sth): Careful contrast of the two plans shows some important differences. ☊ contrast ☊
It is interesting to contrast the British legal system with the American one. ☊ contrast ☊
The poem contrasts youth and age. ☊ contrast ☊
The book explores contrasting views of the poet's early work. ☊ contrasting ☊
Do you wish to contribute? ☊ contribute ☊
Medical negligence was said to have contributed to her death. ☊ contribute ☊
contribute to sth: Immigrants have contributed to British culture in many ways. ☊ contribute ☊
contribute sth to sth: This book contributes little to our understanding of the subject. ☊ contribute ☊
contribute sth (to sth): She contributed a number of articles to the magazine. ☊ contribute ☊
We hope everyone will contribute to the discussion. ☊ contribute ☊
contribution (to sth): to make a contribution to charity ☊ contribution ☊
contribution (toward(s) sth/doing sth): valuable contributions towards the upkeep of the cathedral ☊ contribution ☊
monthly contributions to the pension scheme ☊ contribution ☊
contribution (to sth): He made a very positive contribution to the success of the project. ☊ contribution ☊
a significant contribution to scientific knowledge ☊ contribution ☊
an important contribution to the debate ☊ contribution ☊
All contributions for the May issue must be received by Friday. ☊ contribution ☊
The co-pilot was at the controls when the plane landed. ☊ control ☊
a car with dual control(s) (= one set of controls for the driver and one for the instructor ). ☊ control ☊
traffic control ☊ control ☊
The party is expecting to gain control of the council in the next election. ☊ control ☊
The Democrats will probably lose control of Congress. ☊ control ☊
The city is in the control of enemy forces. ☊ control ☊
The city is under enemy control. ☊ control ☊
The teacher had no control over the children. ☊ control ☊
She lost control of her car on the ice. ☊ control ☊
He got so angry he lost control (= shouted and said or did things he would not normally do). ☊ control ☊
The coach made the team work hard on ball control (= in a ball game). ☊ control ☊
The children are completely out of control since their father left. ☊ be/get/run/etc. out of control ☊
A truck ran out of control on the hill. ☊ be/get/run/etc. out of control ☊
Please keep your dog under control! ☊ bring/get/keep sth under control ☊
control yourself: I was so furious I couldn't control myself and I hit him. ☊ control ☊
control sth: He was finding it difficult to control his feelings. ☊ control ☊
The traffic lights are controlled by a central computer. ☊ control ☊
Many biological processes are controlled by hormones. ☊ control ☊
Try to control your breathing. ☊ control ☊
control what/how, etc...: Parents should control what their kids watch on television. ☊ control ☊
Firefighters are still trying to control the blaze. ☊ control ☊
She was given drugs to control the pain. ☊ control ☊
The whole territory is now controlled by the army. ☊ control ☊
Can't you control your children? ☊ control ☊
He played very controlled football. ☊ controlled ☊
You'll find these meals quick and convenient to prepare. ☊ convenient ☊
A bicycle is often more convenient than a car in towns. ☊ convenient ☊
I can't see him now—it isn't convenient. ☊ convenient ☊
I'll call back at a more convenient time. ☊ convenient ☊
He used his wife's birthday as a convenient excuse for not going to the meeting. ☊ convenient ☊
convenient (to sth): The hotel is convenient to downtown. ☊ convenient ☊
By convention the deputy leader was always a woman. ☊ convention ☊
Convention demands that a club member should resign in such a situation. ☊ convention ☊
to hold a convention ☊ convention ☊
the Democratic Party Convention (= to elect a candidate for president) ☊ convention ☊
conventional behaviour/morality ☊ conventional ☊
conventional methods/approaches ☊ conventional ☊
conventional medicine ☊ conventional ☊
It's not a hotel, in the conventional sense, but rather a whole village turned into a hotel. ☊ conventional ☊
You can use a microwave or cook it in a conventional oven. ☊ conventional ☊
a telephone conversation ☊ conversation ☊
I see no point in continuing this conversation. ☊ conversation ☊
She tried to steer the conversation away from the topic of marriage. ☊ conversation ☊
The pub is a converted warehouse. ☊ convert ☊
convert (from sth) (to sth): He converted from Christianity to Islam. ☊ convert ☊
convert sb (from sth) (to sth): She was soon converted to the socialist cause. ☊ convert ☊
convince sb/yourself (of sth): You'll need to convince them of your enthusiasm for the job. ☊ convince ☊
Where did you learn to cook? ☊ cook ☊
He cooked lunch for me. ☊ cook ☊
My husband does all the cooking. ☊ cooking ☊
They gave the Prime Minister a cool reception. ☊ cool ☊
Her voice was cool and dismissive. ☊ cool ☊
He has a cool head (= he stays calm in an emergency). ☊ cool ☊
Cooler weather is forecast for the weekend. ☊ cool ☊
Store lemons in a cool dry place. ☊ cool ☊
I think we should wait until tempers have cooled. ☊ cool ☊
Relations between them have definitely cooled (= they are not as friendly with each other as they were). ☊ cool ☊
Glass contracts as it cools. ☊ cool ☊
Melt the chocolate and allow it to cool slightly. ☊ cool ☊
We cooled off with a swim in the lake. ☊ cool down/off ☊
I got to the stage where I wasn't coping any more. ☊ cope ☊
cope with sth: He wasn't able to cope with the stresses and strains of the job. ☊ cope ☊
Desert plants are adapted to cope with extreme heat. ☊ cope ☊
I will send you a copy of the report. ☊ copy ☊
They copied the designs from those on Greek vases. ☊ copy ☊
Everything in the computer's memory can be copied onto DVDs. ☊ copy ☊
copy sth (from sth) (into/onto sth): She copied the phone number into her address book. ☊ copy ☊
copy sth (down/out): I copied out several poems. ☊ copy ☊
Their tactics have been copied by other terrorist organizations. ☊ copy ☊
The standards of housing and education are often lower in the older urban cores (= the centres of towns or cities). ☊ core ☊
There was a group of youths standing on the street corner. ☊ corner ☊
There's a hotel on/at the corner of my street. ☊ corner ☊
There was a television in the far corner of the room. ☊ corner ☊
a corner table/seat/cupboard ☊ corner ☊
Do you have the correct time? ☊ correct ☊
Please check that these details are correct. ☊ correct ☊
'Are you in charge here?' 'That's correct.' ☊ correct ☊
Do you know the correct way to shut the machine down? ☊ correct ☊
Have you spelled it correctly? ☊ correctly ☊
They reasoned, correctly, that she was away for the weekend. ☊ correctly ☊
Their eyesight can be corrected in just a few minutes by the use of a laser. ☊ correct ☊
They issued a statement correcting the one they had made earlier. ☊ correct ☊
A new computer system has been installed at a cost of £80 000. ☊ cost ☊
The plan had to be abandoned on grounds of cost. ☊ cost ☊
We did not even make enough money to cover the cost of the food. ☊ cost ☊
Consumers will have to bear the full cost of these pay increases. ☊ cost ☊
The total cost to you (= the amount you have to pay) is £3 000. ☊ cost ☊
the terrible cost of the war in death and suffering ☊ cost ☊
She saved him from the fire but at the cost of her own life (= she died). ☊ cost ☊
He worked non-stop for three months, at considerable cost to his health. ☊ cost ☊
I felt a need to please people, whatever the cost in time and energy. ☊ cost ☊
I didn't get it because it cost too much. ☊ cost ☊
Don't use too much of it—it cost a lot of money. ☊ cost ☊
Good food need not cost a fortune (= cost a lot of money). ☊ cost ☊
cost sb sth: The meal cost us about £40. ☊ cost ☊
This is costing the taxpayer £10 billion a year. ☊ cost ☊
It costs a fortune to fly first class. ☊ cost ☊
cost sb sth: That one mistake almost cost him his life. ☊ cost ☊
A late penalty cost United the game (= meant that they did not win the game). ☊ cost ☊
a charming country cottage with roses around the door ☊ cottage ☊
I couldn't stop coughing. ☊ cough ☊
to cough nervously/politely/discreetly ☊ cough ☊
She gave a little cough to attract my attention. ☊ cough ☊
to have a dry/persistent/hacking cough ☊ cough ☊
My cold's better, but I can't seem to shake off this cough. ☊ cough ☊
Another fit of coughing seized him. ☊ coughing ☊
She said that she couldn't come. ☊ could ☊
I couldn't hear what they were saying. ☊ could ☊
Sorry, I couldn't get any more. ☊ could ☊
Could I use your phone, please? ☊ could ☊
Don't worry—they could have just forgotten to call. ☊ could ☊
You couldn't have left it on the bus, could you? ☊ could ☊
'Have some more cake.' 'Oh, I couldn't, thank you (= I'm too full).' ☊ could ☊
We could write a letter to the director. ☊ could ☊
They could have let me know they were going to be late! ☊ could ☊
a city/county/borough/district council ☊ council ☊
She's on the local council. ☊ council ☊
a council member/meeting ☊ council ☊
council workers/services ☊ council ☊
Don't go over that line or your throw won't count. ☊ count ☊
count sth: Applications received after 1 July will not be counted. ☊ count ☊
Every point in this game counts. ☊ count ☊
It's the thought that counts (= used about a small but kind action or gift). ☊ count ☊
count for sth: The fact that she had apologized counted for nothing with him. ☊ count ☊
We have invited 50 people, not counting the children. ☊ count ☊
Count the 'yes' votes and the 'no' votes separately. ☊ count ☊
count (up) how many...: She began to count up how many guests they had to invite. ☊ count ☊
count from...: There are 12 weeks to go, counting from today. ☊ count ☊
Billy can't count yet. ☊ count ☊
count doing sth: Few people can count on having a job for life. ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
count sb/sth doing sth: We can't count on this warm weather lasting. ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
I asked the woman behind the counter if they had any postcards. ☊ counter ☊
She didn't know what life in a foreign country would be like. ☊ country ☊
Explore Thomas Hardy country. ☊ country ☊
They have the support of most of the country. ☊ country ☊
The rich benefited from the reforms, not the country as a whole. ☊ country ☊
The surrounding countryside is windswept and rocky. ☊ countryside ☊
magnificent views over open countryside ☊ countryside ☊
Everyone should enjoy the right of access to the countryside. ☊ countryside ☊
The last couple of years have been difficult. ☊ couple ☊
married couples ☊ couple ☊
a young/an elderly couple ☊ couple ☊
Several couples were on the dance floor. ☊ couple ☊
The couple was/were married in 2006. ☊ couple ☊
Do you need any more glasses? I've got a couple I can lend you. ☊ a couple ☊
She was overtaken on the last stretch of the course. ☊ course ☊
a French/chemistry, etc. course ☊ course ☊
to take/do a course in art and design ☊ course ☊
to go on a management training course ☊ course ☊
The college runs specialist language courses. ☊ course ☊
a degree course ☊ course ☊
a two-year postgraduate course leading to a master's degree ☊ course ☊
'Don't you like my mother?' 'Of course I do!' ☊ of course ☊
'Will you be there?' 'Course I will.' ☊ of course ☊
'Can I come, too?' 'Course you can.' ☊ of course ☊
'Can I have one of those pens?' 'Of course—help yourself.' ☊ of course ☊
'Are you going?' 'Of course not.' ☊ of course not ☊
'Do you mind?' 'No, of course not.' ☊ of course not ☊
They took their landlord to court for breaking the contract. ☊ court ☊
There wasn't enough evidence to bring the case to court (= start a trial). ☊ court ☊
During the court hearing, the prosecutor said she would seek maximum prison sentences. ☊ court ☊
She can't pay her tax and is facing court action. ☊ court ☊
The case was settled out of court (= a decision was reached without a trial). ☊ court ☊
Please tell the court what happened. ☊ court ☊
The court heard yesterday how the man collapsed and died after being stabbed. ☊ court ☊
She's my cousin. ☊ cousin ☊
We're cousins. ☊ cousin ☊
He's a distant cousin of mine. ☊ cousin ☊
Your parents will have to cover your tuition fees. ☊ cover ☊
The show barely covered its costs. ☊ cover ☊
The survey covers all aspects of the business. ☊ cover ☊
the sales team covering the northern part of the country (= selling to people in that area) ☊ cover ☊
Do the rules cover (= do they apply to) a case like this? ☊ cover ☊
cover sb/sth with sth: The wind blew in from the desert and covered everything with sand. ☊ cover ☊
a plastic waterproof cover for the stroller ☊ cover ☊
a covered area of the stadium with seats ☊ covered ☊
Her lips were dry and cracked. ☊ crack ☊
The door opened a crack (= a small amount). ☊ crack ☊
The cracks (= faults) in the government's economic policy are already beginning to show. ☊ crack ☊
traditional crafts like basket-weaving ☊ craft ☊
a craft fair/workshop ☊ craft ☊
Craft, Design and Technology (= a subject in some British schools) ☊ craft ☊
chefs who learned their craft in top hotels ☊ craft ☊
A systems crash in the morning and a bomb scare in the afternoon provided enough excitement for one day. ☊ crash ☊
the 1987 stock market crash ☊ crash ☊
The first distant crash of thunder shook the air. ☊ crash ☊
A girl was killed yesterday in a crash involving a stolen car. ☊ crash ☊
a car/plane crash ☊ crash ☊
Files can be lost if the system suddenly crashes. ☊ crash ☊
Share prices crashed to an all-time low yesterday. ☊ crash ☊
The company crashed with debts of £50 million. ☊ crash ☊
crash sth + adj.: She stormed out of the room and crashed the door shut behind her. ☊ crash ☊
Thunder crashed overhead. ☊ crash ☊
We're going to crash, aren't we? ☊ crash ☊
She must be crazy to lend him money. ☊ crazy ☊
Marie says he went crazy, and smashed the room up. ☊ crazy ☊
I'm not crazy about Chinese food (= I don't like it very much). ☊ crazy ☊
You're so beautiful you're driving me crazy. ☊ crazy ☊
She's crazy—she ought to be locked up. ☊ crazy ☊
Would you like milk or cream in your coffee? ☊ cream ☊
a cream cleaner ☊ cream ☊
Scientists disagree about how the universe was created. ☊ create ☊
The government plans to create more jobs for young people. ☊ create ☊
The announcement only succeeded in creating confusion. ☊ create ☊
They've painted it red to create a feeling of warmth. ☊ create ☊
strange creatures from outer space ☊ creature ☊
I can't take all the credit for the show's success—it was a team effort. ☊ credit ☊
We did all the work and she gets all the credit! ☊ credit ☊
At least give him credit for trying (= praise him because he tried, even if he did not succeed). ☊ credit ☊
His courage brought great credit to his regiment. ☊ credit ☊
The bank refused further credit to the company. ☊ credit ☊
to get/refuse credit ☊ credit ☊
to offer interest-free credit (= allow sb to pay later, without any extra charge) ☊ credit ☊
a credit agreement ☊ credit ☊
credit facilities/terms ☊ credit ☊
He's a bad credit risk (= he is unlikely to pay the money later). ☊ credit ☊
The safest way to pay for mail order goods is by credit card. ☊ credit card ☊
the fight against crime ☊ crime ☊
Stores spend more and more on crime prevention every year. ☊ crime ☊
He turned to crime when he dropped out of school. ☊ crime ☊
crime figures/statistics ☊ crime ☊
to commit a crime (= do sth illegal) ☊ crime ☊
The massacre was a crime against humanity. ☊ crime ☊
In his mind he was about to commit the perfect crime. ☊ crime ☊
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 ☊
the criminal justice system ☊ criminal ☊
Society does not know how to deal with hardened criminals (= people who regularly commit crimes and are not sorry for what they do). ☊ criminal ☊
a political/financial crisis ☊ crisis ☊
the government's latest economic crisis ☊ crisis ☊
The business is still in crisis but it has survived the worst of the recession. ☊ crisis ☊
The Labour Party was facing an identity crisis. ☊ crisis ☊
an expert in crisis management ☊ crisis ☊
We provide help to families in crisis situations. ☊ crisis ☊
In times of crisis I know which friends I can turn to. ☊ crisis ☊
The party was suffering a crisis of confidence among its supporters (= they did not trust it any longer). ☊ crisis ☊
Their marriage has reached crisis point. ☊ crisis ☊
The fever has passed its crisis. ☊ crisis ☊
Bake until the pastry is golden and crisp. ☊ crisp ☊
What criteria are used for assessing a student's ability? ☊ criterion ☊
Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking instead of accepting opinions without questioning them. ☊ critical ☊
The first 24 hours after the operation are the most critical. ☊ critical ☊
a critical moment in our country's history ☊ critical ☊
The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups. ☊ criticism ☊
Ben is very sensitive, he just can't take criticism. ☊ criticism ☊
I didn't mean it as a criticism. ☊ criticism ☊
literary criticism ☊ criticism ☊
criticize sb/sth: The decision was criticized by environmental groups. ☊ criticize ☊
criticize sb/sth for sth: The government has been criticized for not taking the problem seriously. ☊ criticize ☊
We were taught how to criticize poems. ☊ criticize ☊
She wore a small gold cross on a chain around her neck. ☊ cross ☊
Those who could not write signed with a cross. ☊ cross ☊
Put a cross beside the name of the candidate you wish to vote for. ☊ cross ☊
A look of annoyance crossed her face. ☊ cross ☊
They crossed the finishing line together (= in a race). ☊ cross ☊
We seem to have a crossed line (= a telephone call that interrupts another call because of a wrong connection). ☊ cross ☊
to cross your arms/legs (= place one arm or leg over the other) ☊ cross ☊
A small crowd had gathered outside the church. ☊ crowd ☊
Crowds of people poured into the street. ☊ crowd ☊
He left the hotel surrounded by crowds of journalists. ☊ crowd ☊
crowded streets ☊ crowded ☊
a room crowded with books ☊ crowded ☊
crucial to/for sth: Winning this contract is crucial to the success of the company. ☊ crucial ☊
Parents play a crucial role in preparing their child for school. ☊ crucial ☊
He wasn't there at the crucial moment (= when he was needed most). ☊ crucial ☊
I can't stand people who are cruel to animals. ☊ cruel ☊
Sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind (= make sb suffer because it will be good for them later). ☊ cruel ☊
They crush the olives with a heavy wooden press. ☊ crush ☊
Over twenty prisoners were crushed into a small dark cell. ☊ crush ☊
It's all right. Don't cry. ☊ cry ☊
I just couldn't stop crying. ☊ cry ☊
The little boy fell over and started to cry. ☊ cry ☊
cry for sb/sth: The baby was crying for (= because it wanted) its mother. ☊ cry ☊
cry about/over sth: There's nothing to cry about. ☊ cry ☊
cry with sth: He felt like crying with rage. ☊ cry ☊
+ speech: 'Waaa!' she cried. ☊ cry ☊
I found him crying his eyes out (= crying very much). ☊ cry ☊
That night she cried herself to sleep. ☊ cry ☊
cry for sth: She ran to the window and cried for help. ☊ cry ☊
+ speech: 'You're safe!' Tom cried in delight. ☊ cry ☊
+ speech: 'Help!' he cried out. ☊ cry out/cry out sth ☊
to give a cry of anguish/despair/relief/surprise/terror, etc. ☊ cry ☊
the cry of gulls circling overhead ☊ cry ☊
I felt a lot better after a good long cry. ☊ cry ☊
cultural differences between the two communities ☊ cultural ☊
economic, social and cultural factors ☊ cultural ☊
a cultural event ☊ cultural ☊
Europe's cultural heritage ☊ cultural ☊
The orchestra is very important for the cultural life of the city. ☊ cultural ☊
The political cultures of the United States and Europe are very different. ☊ culture ☊
A culture of failure exists in some schools. ☊ culture ☊
company culture ☊ culture ☊
We are living in a consumer culture. ☊ culture ☊
Venice is a beautiful city full of culture and history. ☊ culture ☊
popular culture (= that is enjoyed by a lot of people) ☊ culture ☊
the Minister for Culture ☊ culture ☊
European/Islamic/African/American, etc. culture ☊ culture ☊
working-class culture ☊ culture ☊
The children are taught to respect different cultures. ☊ culture ☊
the effect of technology on traditional cultures ☊ culture ☊
Would you like a cup of tea? ☊ cup ☊
She's won several cups for skating. ☊ cup ☊
He needs to learn to curb his temper. ☊ curb ☊
Will you be able to cure him, Doctor? ☊ cure ☊
TB is a serious illness, but it can be cured. ☊ cure ☊
There is no known cure but the illness can be treated. ☊ cure ☊
The only real cure is rest. ☊ cure ☊
They were very curious about the people who lived upstairs. ☊ curious ☊
He is such a curious boy, always asking questions. ☊ curious ☊
It was a curious feeling, as though we were floating on air. ☊ curious ☊
It was curious that she didn't tell anyone. ☊ curious ☊
'Are you really an artist?' Sara asked curiously. ☊ curiously ☊
The paper started to shrivel and curl up in the heat. ☊ curl up, curl sth up ☊
Her hair was a mass of curls. ☊ curl ☊
a curly-headed boy ☊ curly ☊
a dog with a curly tail ☊ curly ☊
a budget for the current year ☊ current ☊
words that are no longer current ☊ current ☊
Birds use warm air currents to help their flight. ☊ current ☊
Currently, over 500 students are enrolled on the course. ☊ currently ☊
All the options are currently available. ☊ currently ☊
to draw/draw back/pull back the curtains (= to open them, so that the window is no longer covered) ☊ curtain ☊
The audience was waiting for the curtain to rise (= for the play to begin). ☊ curtain ☊
It's time to face the final curtain (= the end; death). ☊ curtain ☊
The ball curved through the air. ☊ curve ☊
an old/ancient custom ☊ custom ☊
the custom of giving presents at Christmas ☊ custom ☊
It's a local custom. ☊ custom ☊
It is the custom in that country for women to marry young. ☊ custom ☊
They know me—I'm a regular customer. ☊ customer ☊
to go through customs and passport control ☊ customs ☊
Buyers will bargain hard to cut the cost of the house they want. ☊ cut ☊
This knife won't cut. ☊ cut ☊
The bus was cut in two by the train. ☊ cut ☊
a bunch of cut flowers ☊ cut ☊
cut sth for sb: I cut a piece of birthday cake for them all. ☊ cut ☊
cut through sth: You need a powerful saw to cut through metal. ☊ cut ☊
I cut this article out of the newspaper. ☊ cut sth out (of sth) ☊
I've been advised to cut sugar out of my diet. ☊ cut sth out (of sth) ☊
She cut the dress out of some old material. ☊ cut sth out ☊
He's cut out a niche for himself (= found a suitable job) in journalism. ☊ cut sth out ☊
The winner cut ten seconds off (= ran the distance ten seconds faster than) the world record. ☊ cut sth off ☊
They cut off the enemy's retreat. ☊ cut sth off ☊
They were cut off for not paying their phone bill. ☊ cut sb/sth off ☊
If we don't sell more we'll have to cut back production. ☊ cut sth back ☊
I won't have a cigarette, thanks—I'm trying to cut down (= smoke fewer). ☊ cut sth down (to...), cut down (on sth) ☊
The army was cut off from its base. ☊ cut sb/sth off (from sb/sth) ☊
a cut and blow-dry ☊ cut ☊
They had to take a 20% cut in pay. ☊ cut ☊
They announced cuts in public spending. ☊ cut ☊
Using sharp scissors, make a small cut in the material. ☊ cut ☊
We went for a cycle ride on Sunday. ☊ cycle ☊
They could not break the cycle of harvest failure, food shortage, price increase and misery. ☊ cycle ☊
Cycling is Europe's second most popular sport. ☊ cycling ☊
Do you live with your mum or your dad? ☊ dad ☊
Is it OK if I borrow the car, Dad? ☊ dad ☊
Invoices are signed on a daily basis. ☊ daily ☊
They charge a daily rate. ☊ daily ☊
serious/severe/extensive/permanent/minor damage ☊ damage ☊
fire/smoke/bomb/storm damage ☊ damage ☊
The earthquake caused damage to property estimated at $6 million. ☊ damage ☊
The storm didn't do much damage. ☊ damage ☊
I insist on paying for the damage. ☊ damage ☊
Make sure you insure your camera against loss or damage. ☊ damage ☊
emotional damage resulting from divorce ☊ damage ☊
damage to a person's reputation ☊ damage ☊
This could cause serious damage to the country's economy. ☊ damage ☊
The fire badly damaged the town hall. ☊ damage ☊
Several vehicles were damaged in the crash. ☊ damage ☊
Smoking seriously damages your health. ☊ damage ☊
The allegations are likely to damage his political career. ☊ damage ☊
a dance class/routine ☊ dance ☊
Do you know any other Latin American dances? ☊ dance ☊
The band finished with a few slow dances. ☊ dance ☊
Do you want to dance? ☊ dance ☊
They stayed up all night singing and dancing. ☊ dance ☊
They danced to the music of a string quartet. ☊ dance ☊
There was music and dancing till two in the morning. ☊ dancing ☊
Children's lives are in danger every time they cross this road. ☊ danger ☊
Doctors said she is now out of danger (= not likely to die). ☊ danger ☊
There is no danger of a bush fire now. ☊ danger ☊
'Nicky won't find out, will she?' 'Oh, no, there's no danger of that.' ☊ danger ☊
Smoking is a serious danger to health. ☊ danger ☊
Police said the man was a danger to the public. ☊ danger ☊
We'd be on dangerous ground if we asked about race or religion. ☊ dangerous ground ☊
dare (to) do sth: He didn't dare (to) say what he thought. ☊ dare ☊
They daren't ask for any more money. ☊ dare ☊
She dared not breathe a word of it to anybody. ☊ dare ☊
There was something, dare I say it, a little unusual about him. ☊ dare ☊
There are no dark secrets in our family. ☊ dark ☊
Even if you have dark skin, you still need protection from the sun. ☊ dark ☊
Darker colours are more practical and don't show stains. ☊ dark ☊
a dark room/street/forest ☊ dark ☊
It was dark outside and I couldn't see much. ☊ dark ☊
Are the children afraid of the dark? ☊ dark ☊
raw data (= that has not been analysed) ☊ data ☊
demographical/historical/personal data ☊ data ☊
These data show that most cancers are detected as a result of clinical follow-up. ☊ data ☊
data retrieval (= ways of storing or finding information on a computer) ☊ data ☊
I've got a date with Lucy tomorrow night. ☊ date ☊
Paul's not coming. He's got a hot date (= an exciting one). ☊ date ☊
Call me next week and we'll try and make a date. ☊ date ☊
'What's the date today?' 'The 10th.' ☊ date ☊
Write today's date at the top of the page. ☊ date ☊
We need to fix a date for the next meeting. ☊ date ☊
They haven't set a date for the wedding yet. ☊ date ☊
I can't come on that date. ☊ date ☊
Please give your name, address and date of birth. ☊ date ☊
There's no date on this letter. ☊ date ☊
The skeleton has been dated at about 2 000 BC. ☊ date ☊
The college dates back to medieval times. ☊ date back (to...), date from... ☊
The custom dates back hundreds of years. ☊ date back (to...), date from... ☊
They have three grown-up daughters. ☊ daughter ☊
'What day is it today?' 'Monday.' ☊ day ☊
They left the day before yesterday (= two days ago). ☊ day ☊
We're meeting the day after tomorrow (= in two days). ☊ day ☊
We can't go there today. You can go another day. ☊ day ☊
Did you have a good day? ☊ day ☊
She didn't do a full day's work. ☊ day ☊
I took a half day off yesterday. ☊ day ☊
in Queen Victoria's day ☊ day ☊
She hates doing the same work day after day. ☊ day after day ☊
One day, I want to leave the city and move to the country. ☊ one day ☊
One day, he walked out of the house with a small bag and never came back. ☊ one day ☊
Suddenly the phone went dead. ☊ dead ☊
a dead language (= one that is no longer spoken, for example Latin) ☊ dead ☊
Many believe the peace plan is dead. ☊ dead ☊
Unfortunately racism is not yet dead. ☊ dead ☊
Though the idea may be dead, it is far from being buried (= people still talk about it, even though there is nothing new to say). ☊ dead ☊
The poor child looks more dead than alive. ☊ dead ☊
In ten years he'll be dead and buried as a politician. ☊ dead ☊
He's good at dealing with pressure. ☊ deal with sth ☊
Her poems often deal with the subject of death. ☊ deal with sth ☊
She is used to dealing with all kinds of people in her job. ☊ deal with sb ☊
to make/sign/conclude/close a deal (with sb) ☊ deal ☊
Did you cut a deal (= make one)? ☊ deal ☊
We did a deal with the management on overtime. ☊ deal ☊
They were hoping for a better pay deal. ☊ deal ☊
The deal fell through (= no agreement was reached). ☊ deal ☊
I got a good deal on the car (= bought it cheaply). ☊ deal ☊
It's a deal! (= I agree to your terms) ☊ deal ☊
Listen. This is the deal (= this is what we have agreed and are going to do). ☊ deal ☊
As athletes prepare for the Olympics, sporting organizations are looking for big sponsorship deals to pay for the trip to Sydney. ☊ deal ☊
They spent a great deal of money. ☊ deal ☊
It took a great deal of time. ☊ deal ☊
I'm feeling a good deal better. ☊ deal ☊
We see them a great deal (= often). ☊ deal ☊
They lost everything that was dear to them. ☊ dear ☊
Dear Sir or Madam ☊ dear ☊
a sudden/violent/peaceful, etc. death ☊ death ☊
He's drinking himself to death (= so that it will kill him). ☊ death ☊
the death of all my plans ☊ death ☊
After a long debate, Congress approved the proposal. ☊ debate ☊
Whether he deserves what has happened to him is open to debate/a matter for debate (= cannot be certain or decided yet). ☊ debate ☊
The question of the origin of the universe is still hotly debated (= strongly argued about) by scientists. ☊ debate ☊
debate whether, what, etc...: The committee will debate whether to lower the age of club membership to 16. ☊ debate ☊
I need to pay off all my debts before I leave the country. ☊ debt ☊
We were poor but we never got into debt. ☊ debt ☊
It's hard to stay out of debt when you are a student. ☊ debt ☊
The landlord had let the building fall into decay. ☊ decay ☊
The decay of the wood will spread if it is not removed. ☊ decay ☊
economic/moral/urban decay ☊ decay ☊
I can't tell you what to do—you'll have to decide for yourself. ☊ decide ☊
decide between A and B: It was difficult to decide between the two candidates. ☊ decide ☊
decide against sth: They decided against taking legal action. ☊ decide ☊
decide what, whether, etc...: I can't decide what to wear. ☊ decide ☊
She couldn't decide whether he was telling the truth or not. ☊ decide ☊
decide to do sth: We've decided not to go away after all. ☊ decide ☊
decide sth: We might be hiring more people but nothing has been decided yet. ☊ decide ☊
I can't decide on who to invite. ☊ decide on/upon sth ☊
We finally reached a decision (= decided after some difficulty). ☊ decision ☊
It's a difficult decision for any doctor. ☊ decision ☊
declare that...: The court declared that strike action was illegal. ☊ declare ☊
declare sth + adj.: The contract was declared void. ☊ declare ☊
declare sth: Few people dared to declare their opposition to the regime. ☊ declare ☊
declare yourself + adj./noun: She declared herself extremely hurt by his lack of support. ☊ declare ☊
a rapid/sharp/gradual decline ☊ decline ☊
urban/economic decline ☊ decline ☊
The company reported a small decline in its profits. ☊ decline ☊
An increase in cars has resulted in the decline of public transport. ☊ decline ☊
The town fell into (a) decline (= started to be less busy, important, etc.) after the mine closed. ☊ decline ☊
Support for the party continues to decline. ☊ decline ☊
Her health was declining rapidly. ☊ decline ☊
They decorated the room with flowers and balloons. ☊ decorate ☊
The cake was decorated to look like a car. ☊ decorate ☊
decorate sth: We need to decorate the sitting room. ☊ decorate ☊
The sitting room needs decorating. ☊ decorate ☊
purely decorative arches ☊ decorative ☊
The decorative touches have made this house a warm and welcoming home. ☊ decorative ☊
Donations have decreased significantly over the past few years. ☊ decrease ☊
decrease sth: People should decrease the amount of fat they eat. ☊ decrease ☊
He pondered, as if over some deep philosophical point. ☊ deep ☊
a deep economic recession ☊ deep ☊
The affair had exposed deep divisions within the party. ☊ deep ☊
to be in a deep sleep/trance/coma ☊ deep ☊
a rich deep red ☊ deep ☊
I heard his deep warm voice filling the room. ☊ deep ☊
a deep roar/groan ☊ deep ☊
She took a deep breath. ☊ deep ☊
He gave a deep sigh. ☊ deep ☊
a deep space ☊ deep ☊
He seems confident but deep down he's quite insecure. ☊ deep down ☊
They were deeply disturbed by the accident. ☊ deeply ☊
deeply rooted customs/ideas ☊ deeply ☊
to breathe/sigh/exhale deeply (= using all of the air in your lungs) ☊ deeply ☊
sleep deeply (= in a way that makes it difficult for you to wake up) ☊ deeply ☊
to drill deeply into the wood ☊ deeply ☊
The government was defeated by 200 votes to 83. ☊ defeat ☊
Staying late at the office to discuss shorter working hours rather defeats the object of the exercise! ☊ defeat ☊
They finally had to admit defeat (= stop trying to be successful). ☊ defeat ☊
soldiers who died in defence of their country ☊ defence ☊
When her brother was criticized she leapt to his defence. ☊ defence ☊
I have to say in her defence that she knew nothing about it beforehand. ☊ defence ☊
The town walls were built as a defence against enemy attacks. ☊ defence ☊
The body has natural defence mechanisms to protect it from disease. ☊ defence ☊
Humour is a more effective defence than violence. ☊ defence ☊
the Department of Defense ☊ defence ☊
Further cuts in defence spending are being considered. ☊ defence ☊
defend sb/yourself/sth from/against sb/sth: Politicians are skilled at defending themselves against their critics. ☊ defend ☊
The male ape defends his females from other males. ☊ defend ☊
defend against sb/sth: It is impossible to defend against an all-out attack. ☊ defend ☊
define sth: The term 'mental illness' is difficult to define. ☊ define ☊
The difficulty of a problem was defined in terms of how long it took to complete. ☊ define ☊
define what, how, etc...: It is difficult to define what makes him so popular. ☊ define ☊
Can you give me a definite answer by tomorrow? ☊ definite ☊
I've heard rumours, but nothing definite. ☊ definite ☊
I'm not sure—I can find out for definite if you like. ☊ definite ☊
That's definite then, is it? ☊ definite ☊
They have very definite ideas on how to bring up children. ☊ definite ☊
There was a definite feeling that things were getting worse. ☊ definite ☊
I definitely remember sending the letter. ☊ definitely ☊
'Do you plan to have children?' 'Definitely not!' ☊ definitely ☊
Some old people want help; others most definitely do not. ☊ definitely ☊
Please say definitely whether you will be coming or not. ☊ definitely ☊
There is no agreed definition of what a comprehensive school should be. ☊ definition ☊
Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (32°F) or zero/nought degrees Celsius (0°C). ☊ degree ☊
Her job demands a high degree of skill. ☊ degree ☊
Most pop music is influenced, to a greater or lesser degree, by the blues. ☊ degree ☊
She has a degree in Biochemistry from Queen's University. ☊ degree ☊
a four-year degree course ☊ degree ☊
Commuters will face long delays on the roads today. ☊ delay ☊
Increased congestion and traffic delays are expected. ☊ delay ☊
There's no time for delay. ☊ delay ☊
Report it to the police without delay (= immediately). ☊ delay ☊
Don't delay—call us today! ☊ delay ☊
We can't delay much longer. ☊ delay ☊
delay sth: The judge will delay his verdict until he receives medical reports on the offender. ☊ delay ☊
She's suffering a delayed reaction (= a reaction that did not happen immediately) to the shock. ☊ delay ☊
delay doing sth: He delayed telling her the news, waiting for the right moment. ☊ delay ☊
Thousands of commuters were delayed for over an hour. ☊ delay ☊
The government is accused of using delaying tactics (= deliberately doing sth to delay a process, decision, etc.). ☊ delay ☊
a deliberate act of vandalism ☊ deliberate ☊
The speech was a deliberate attempt to embarrass the government. ☊ deliberate ☊
a cool wash cycle for delicate fabrics ☊ delicate ☊
His health had always been delicate. ☊ delicate ☊
the delicate mechanisms of a clock ☊ delicate ☊
The delicate surgical operation took five hours. ☊ delicate ☊
a delicate fragrance/flavour ☊ delicate ☊
The children squealed with delight when they saw the puppy. ☊ delight ☊
She won the game easily, to the delight of all her fans. ☊ delight ☊
'Can you stay for dinner?' 'I'd be delighted (to)!' ☊ delighted ☊
deliver (sth) to sb/sth: Leaflets have been delivered to every household. ☊ deliver ☊
Please pay for goods on delivery (= when you receive them). ☊ delivery ☊
Allow 28 days for delivery. ☊ delivery ☊
Is there a postal/mail delivery on Saturdays? ☊ delivery ☊
a demand for higher pay ☊ demand ☊
demands that the law on gun ownership should be changed ☊ demand ☊
firms attempting to meet/satisfy their customers' demands (= to give them what they are asking for) ☊ demand ☊
Flying makes enormous demands on pilots. ☊ demand ☊
She shouldn't always give in to his demands. ☊ demand ☊
They are demanding that all troops should be withdrawn. ☊ demand ☊
This sport demands both speed and strength. ☊ demand ☊
demonstrate that...: These results demonstrate convincingly that our campaign is working. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate sth (to sb): Let me demonstrate to you some of the difficulties we are facing. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate how, what, etc...: His sudden departure had demonstrated how unreliable he was. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate (to sb) how, what, etc...: Let me demonstrate to you how it works. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate (against sth): students demonstrating against the war ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate (in favour/support of sth): They are demonstrating in favour of free higher education. ☊ demonstrate ☊
deny sth: to deny a claim/a charge/an accusation ☊ deny ☊
The spokesman refused either to confirm or deny the reports. ☊ deny ☊
There's no denying (the fact) that quicker action could have saved them. ☊ deny ☊
it is denied that...: It can't be denied that we need to devote more resources to this problem. ☊ deny ☊
deny doing sth: He denies attempting to murder his wife. ☊ deny ☊
The department denies responsibility for what occurred. ☊ deny ☊
Don't ask me about it—that's her department. ☊ be sb's department ☊
His sudden departure threw the office into chaos. ☊ departure ☊
Flights should be confirmed 48 hours before departure. ☊ departure ☊
They had received no news of him since his departure from the island. ☊ departure ☊
arrivals and departures ☊ departure ☊
All departures are from Manchester. ☊ departure ☊
the departure lounge/time/gate ☊ departure ☊
the departures board ☊ departure ☊
depend sb/sth to do sth: He knew he could depend upon her to deal with the situation. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
Depend upon it (= you can be sure) we won't give up. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
depend sb/sth doing sth: Can we depend on you coming in on Sunday? ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
I don't want to depend too much on my parents. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth (for sth) ☊
Does the quality of teaching depend on class size? ☊ depend on/upon sth ☊
It would depend on the circumstances. ☊ depend on/upon sth ☊
depend how, what, etc...: Whether we need more food depends on how many people turn up. ☊ depend on/upon sth ☊
Starting salary varies from £26 000 to £30 500, depending on experience. ☊ depending on ☊
He either resigned or was sacked, depending on who you talk to. ☊ depending on ☊
'Is he coming?' 'That depends. He may not have the time.' ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
I don't know if we can help—it all depends. ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
I might not go. It depends how tired I am. ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
I shouldn't be too late. But it depends if the traffic's bad. ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
They normally ask you to pay $100 (as a) deposit. ☊ deposit ☊
All deposits are non-refundable. ☊ deposit ☊
We've put down a 5% deposit on the house. ☊ deposit ☊
They'll probably ask you to leave a deposit. ☊ deposit ☊
Millions were deposited in Swiss bank accounts. ☊ deposit ☊
depress sb: Wet weather always depresses me. ☊ depress ☊
Her paintings reveal hidden depths (= unknown and interesting things about her character). ☊ depth ☊
a job that doesn't require any great depth of knowledge ☊ depth ☊
They dug down to a depth of two metres. ☊ depth ☊
The word 'politics' is derived from a Greek word meaning 'city'. ☊ derive from sth, be derived from sth ☊
describe sb/sth (to/for sb): Can you describe him to me? ☊ describe ☊
describe sb/sth as sth: The man was described as tall and dark, and aged about 20. ☊ describe ☊
'Scared stiff' is an apt description of how I felt at that moment. ☊ description ☊
a cultural desert (= a place without any culture) ☊ desert ☊
She was deserted by her husband. ☊ desert ☊
The villages had been deserted. ☊ desert ☊
The owl seems to have deserted its nest. ☊ desert ☊
Large numbers of soldiers deserted as defeat became inevitable. ☊ desert ☊
deserted streets ☊ deserted ☊
The office was completely deserted. ☊ deserted ☊
a deserted village ☊ deserted ☊
deserted wives ☊ deserted ☊
She deserves a medal for teaching those 5-year-olds all day! ☊ sb deserves a medal ☊
floral/abstract/geometric designs ☊ design ☊
a course in art and design ☊ design ☊
computer-aided design ☊ design ☊
designs for aircraft ☊ design ☊
The basic design of the car is very similar to that of earlier models. ☊ design ☊
The machine's unique design prevents it from overheating. ☊ design ☊
design sth (for sth): The method is specifically designed for use in small groups. ☊ design ☊
design sth (as sth): This course is primarily designed as an introduction to the subject. ☊ design ☊
design sth to do sth: The programme is designed to help people who have been out of work for a long time. ☊ design ☊
We need to design a new syllabus for the third year. ☊ design ☊
design sth: to design a car/a dress/an office ☊ design ☊
design sth for sb/sth: They asked me to design a poster for the campaign. ☊ design ☊
design sb sth: Could you design us a poster? ☊ design ☊
enough money to satisfy all your desires ☊ desire ☊
desire for sth: a strong desire for power ☊ desire ☊
I have no desire (= I do not want) to discuss the matter further. ☊ desire ☊
desire sth: We all desire health and happiness. ☊ desire ☊
The medicine did not achieve the desired effect. ☊ desire ☊
the check-in desk ☊ desk ☊
I heard sounds of a desperate struggle in the next room. ☊ desperate ☊
His increasing financial difficulties forced him to take desperate measures. ☊ desperate ☊
They face a desperate shortage of clean water. ☊ desperate ☊
desperately ill/unhappy/lonely ☊ desperately ☊
He took a deep breath, desperately trying to keep calm. ☊ desperately ☊
They desperately wanted a child. ☊ desperately ☊
Despite applying for hundreds of jobs, he is still out of work. ☊ despite ☊
The building was completely destroyed by fire. ☊ destroy ☊
They've destroyed all the evidence. ☊ destroy ☊
Failure was slowly destroying him (= making him less and less confident and happy). ☊ destroy ☊
an expedition planned down to the last detail ☊ detail ☊
He stood still, absorbing every detail of the street. ☊ detail ☊
Tell me the main points now; leave the details till later. ☊ detail ☊
This issue will be discussed in more detail in the next chapter. ☊ detail ☊
He had an eye for detail (= noticed and remembered small details). ☊ detail ☊
The fine detail of the plan has yet to be worked out. ☊ detail ☊
Further details and booking forms are available on request. ☊ detail ☊
They didn't give any details about the game. ☊ detail ☊
'We had a terrible time—' 'Oh, spare me the details (= don't tell me any more).' ☊ detail ☊
He gave me detailed instructions on how to get there. ☊ detailed ☊
They had survived by sheer determination. ☊ determination ☊
determination to do sth: I admire her determination to get it right. ☊ determination ☊
determine what, whether, etc...: We set out to determine exactly what happened that night. ☊ determine ☊
He's developed a real flair for management. ☊ develop ☊
Their relationship has developed over a number of years. ☊ develop ☊
A crisis was rapidly developing in the Gulf. ☊ develop ☊
We need more time to see how things develop before we take action. ☊ develop ☊
develop (from sth) (into sth): The place has rapidly developed from a small fishing community into a thriving tourist resort. ☊ develop ☊
develop sth (from sth) (into sth): She developed the company from nothing. ☊ develop ☊
Are there further developments in the investigation? ☊ development ☊
the development of vaccines against tropical diseases ☊ development ☊
developments in aviation technology ☊ development ☊
This device enables deaf people to communicate by typing messages instead of speaking. ☊ device ☊
She devoted herself to her career. ☊ devote yourself to sb/sth ☊
I could only devote two hours a day to the work. ☊ devote sth to sth ☊
They are devoted to their children. ☊ devoted ☊
a diagram of the wiring system ☊ diagram ☊
She was wearing her diamonds (= jewellery with diamonds in it). ☊ diamond ☊
I'll make a note of our next meeting in my diary. ☊ diary ☊
Do you keep a diary (= write one regularly)? ☊ diary ☊
Her husband died suddenly last week. ☊ die ☊
I'll never forget it to my dying day (= until I die). ☊ die ☊
I nearly died when I saw him there (= it was very embarrassing). ☊ die ☊
At least they died happy. ☊ die ☊
The old customs are dying. ☊ die ☊
His secret died with him (= he never told anyone). ☊ die ☊
The sound of their laughter died away. ☊ die away ☊
I'm dying for a glass of water. ☊ be dying for sth/to do sth ☊
a low-fat, salt-free diet ☊ diet ☊
diet drinks (= with fewer calories than normal) ☊ diet ☊
There are no significant differences between the education systems of the two countries. ☊ difference ☊
There's no difference in the results. ☊ difference ☊
I can never tell the difference (= distinguish) between the twins ☊ difference ☊
There's a world of difference between liking someone and loving them. ☊ difference ☊
There's not much difference in price between the two computers. ☊ difference ☊
I'll lend you £500 and you'll have to find the difference (= the rest of the money that you need). ☊ difference ☊
The rain didn't make much difference to the game. ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
Your age shouldn't make any difference to whether you get the job or not. ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
Changing schools made a big difference to my life. ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
What difference will it make if he knows or not? ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
I don't think it makes a lot of difference what colour it is (= it is not important). ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
'Shall we go on Friday or Saturday?' 'It makes no difference (to me).' ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
He saw he was no different than anybody else. ☊ different ☊
My son's terribly untidy; my daughter's no different. ☊ different ☊
The room looks different without the furniture. ☊ different ☊
She offered us five different kinds of cake. ☊ different ☊
a difficult problem/task/exam ☊ difficult ☊
It's difficult for them to get here much before seven. ☊ difficult ☊
It's really difficult to read your writing. ☊ difficult ☊
Your writing is really difficult to read. ☊ difficult ☊
She finds it very difficult to get up early. ☊ difficult ☊
to be in a difficult position/situation ☊ difficult ☊
My boss is making life very difficult for me. ☊ difficult ☊
13 is a difficult age. ☊ difficult ☊
a difficult child/customer/boss ☊ difficult ☊
Don't pay any attention to her—she's just being difficult. ☊ difficult ☊
the difficulties of English syntax ☊ difficulty ☊
children with severe learning difficulties ☊ difficulty ☊
We've run into difficulties/difficulty with the new project. ☊ difficulty ☊
He got into difficulties while swimming and had to be rescued. ☊ difficulty ☊
The bank is in difficulty/difficulties. ☊ difficulty ☊
It was a time fraught with difficulties and frustration. ☊ difficulty ☊
I had considerable difficulty (in) persuading her to leave. ☊ difficulty ☊
I had no difficulty (in) making myself understood. ☊ difficulty ☊
The changes were made with surprisingly little difficulty. ☊ difficulty ☊
He spoke slowly and with great difficulty. ☊ difficulty ☊
We found the house without difficulty. ☊ difficulty ☊
They discussed the difficulty of studying abroad. ☊ difficulty ☊
varying levels of difficulty ☊ difficulty ☊
questions of increasing difficulty ☊ difficulty ☊
dig (for sth): to dig for coal/gold/Roman remains ☊ dig ☊
They dug deeper and deeper but still found nothing. ☊ dig ☊
Let's invite them to dinner tomorrow. ☊ dinner ☊
She didn't eat much dinner. ☊ dinner ☊
I never eat a big dinner. ☊ dinner ☊
a direct answer/question ☊ direct ☊
I prefer a more direct approach. ☊ direct ☊
Protect your child from direct sunlight by using a sunscreen. ☊ direct ☊
the most direct route/course ☊ direct ☊
a direct flight (= a flight that does not stop) ☊ direct ☊
There's a direct train to Leeds (= it may stop at other stations but you do not have to change trains). ☊ direct ☊
a direct hit (= a hit that is accurate and does not touch sth else first) ☊ direct ☊
They are in direct contact with the hijackers. ☊ direct ☊
She has direct responsibility for all new trainees. ☊ direct ☊
This information has a direct bearing on (= it is closely connected with) the case. ☊ direct ☊
They see a direct link between the money supply and prices. ☊ direct ☊
Could you direct me to the station? ☊ direct ☊
A police officer was directing the traffic. ☊ direct ☊
She prefers to act rather than direct. ☊ direct ☊
She now directs a large choir. ☊ direct ☊
direct sth against sth/sb: Most of his anger was directed against himself. ☊ direct ☊
Let's stop and ask for directions. ☊ direction ☊
Simple directions for assembling the model are printed on the box. ☊ direction ☊
I am very unhappy with the direction the club is taking. ☊ direction ☊
It's only a small improvement, but at least it's a step in the right direction. ☊ direction ☊
They hit a truck coming in the opposite direction. ☊ direction ☊
Has the wind changed direction? ☊ direction ☊
I lost all sense of direction (= I didn't know which way to go). ☊ direction ☊
We have not been directly affected by the cuts. ☊ directly ☊
The President was not directly involved. ☊ directly ☊
The two incidents are not directly linked. ☊ directly ☊
They remain directly opposed to these new plans. ☊ directly ☊
an executive/non-executive director ☊ director ☊
First remove any grease or dirt from the surface. ☊ dirt ☊
The problem with white is that it soon shows the dirt. ☊ dirt ☊
He picked up a handful of dirt and threw it at them. ☊ dirt ☊
They lived in a shack with a dirt floor. ☊ dirt ☊
Try not to get too dirty! ☊ dirty ☊
facilities for disabled people ☊ disabled ☊
Does the theatre have disabled access? ☊ disabled ☊
a serious/severe/considerable disadvantage ☊ disadvantage ☊
disadvantage (of sth): One major disadvantage of the area is the lack of public transport. ☊ disadvantage ☊
disadvantage (to sth): There are disadvantages to the plan. ☊ disadvantage ☊
The fact that he didn't speak a foreign language put him at a distinct disadvantage. ☊ disadvantage ☊
I hope my lack of experience won't be to my disadvantage. ☊ disadvantage ☊
Many children in the class suffered severe social and economic disadvantage. ☊ disadvantage ☊
Even friends disagree sometimes. ☊ disagree ☊
No, I disagree. I don't think it would be the right thing to do. ☊ disagree ☊
disagree (with sb) (about/on/over sth): He disagreed with his parents on most things. ☊ disagree ☊
Some people disagree with this argument. ☊ disagree ☊
disagree that...: Few would disagree that students learn best when they are interested in the topic. ☊ disagree ☊
I disagree with violent protests. ☊ disagree with sth/with doing sth ☊
disagreement (about/on/over/as to sth): Disagreement arose about exactly how to plan the show. ☊ disagreement ☊
disagreement on the method to be used ☊ disagreement ☊
There's no room for disagreement on this point. ☊ disagreement ☊
We are in total disagreement as to how to proceed. ☊ disagreement ☊
disagreement (between A and B): It was a source of disagreement between the two states. ☊ disagreement ☊
disagreement (with sb): They have had several disagreements with their neighbours. ☊ disagreement ☊
Lisa watched until the train disappeared from view. ☊ disappear ☊
Her nervousness quickly disappeared once she was on stage. ☊ disappear ☊
The problem won't just disappear. ☊ disappear ☊
Our countryside is disappearing at an alarming rate. ☊ disappear ☊
I can never find a pen in this house. They disappear as soon as I buy them. ☊ disappear ☊
disappear from sth: The child disappeared from his home some time after four. ☊ disappear ☊
I hate to disappoint you, but I'm just not interested. ☊ disappoint ☊
The movie had disappointed her (= it wasn't as good as she had expected). ☊ disappoint ☊
His latest novel does not disappoint. ☊ disappoint ☊
disappointed (at/by sth): They were bitterly disappointed at the result of the game. ☊ disappointed ☊
He was disappointed to see she wasn't at the party. ☊ disappointed ☊
disappointed (not) to be...: She was disappointed not to be chosen. ☊ disappointed ☊
The outcome of the court case was disappointing for the family involved. ☊ disappointing ☊
The team has had a disappointing start to the season. ☊ disappointing ☊
Book early for the show to avoid disappointment. ☊ disappointment ☊
He found it difficult to hide his disappointment when she didn't arrive. ☊ disappointment ☊
disapproval of his methods ☊ disapproval ☊
to show/express disapproval ☊ disapproval ☊
He shook his head in disapproval. ☊ disapproval ☊
She looked at my clothes with disapproval. ☊ disapproval ☊
She wants to be an actress, but her parents disapprove. ☊ disapprove ☊
disapprove of sb/sth: He strongly disapproved of the changes that had been made. ☊ disapprove ☊
disapprove sth: A solid majority disapproves the way the president is handling the controversy. ☊ disapprove ☊
a disapproving glance/tone/look ☊ disapproving ☊
She sounded disapproving as we discussed my plans. ☊ disapproving ☊
an air disaster ☊ disaster ☊
environmental disasters ☊ disaster ☊
Losing your job doesn't have to be such a disaster. ☊ disaster ☊
Disaster struck when the wheel came off. ☊ disaster ☊
The discovery of the disease among sheep spells financial disaster for farmers. ☊ disaster ☊
Letting her organize the party is a recipe for disaster (= something that is likely to go badly wrong). ☊ disaster ☊
As a teacher, he's a disaster. ☊ disaster ☊
The play's first night was a total disaster. ☊ disaster ☊
This recording is available online or on disc. ☊ disc ☊
Lack of discipline at home meant that many pupils found it difficult to settle in to the ordered environment of the school. ☊ discipline ☊
to get/give/offer a discount ☊ discount ☊
discount (on/off sth): They're offering a 10% discount on all sofas this month. ☊ discount ☊
They were selling everything at a discount (= at reduced prices). ☊ discount ☊
Do you give any discount? ☊ discount ☊
discount sth: We cannot discount the possibility of further strikes. ☊ discount ☊
Cook is credited with discovering Hawaii. ☊ discover ☊
Scientists around the world are working to discover a cure for AIDS. ☊ discover ☊
discover (that)...: It was a shock to discover (that) he couldn't read. ☊ discover ☊
The discovery of a child's body in the river has shocked the community. ☊ discovery ☊
discovery (that...): She was shocked by the discovery that he had been unfaithful. ☊ discovery ☊
In 1974 Hawking made the discovery (= he discovered) that black holes give off radiation. ☊ discovery ☊
The drug is not a new discovery—it's been known about for years. ☊ discovery ☊
discuss sth: I'm not prepared to discuss this on the phone. ☊ discuss ☊
They met to discuss the possibility of working together. ☊ discuss ☊
discuss when, what, etc...: We need to discuss when we should go. ☊ discuss ☊
This topic will be discussed at greater length in the next chapter. ☊ discuss ☊
After considerable discussion, they decided to accept our offer. ☊ discussion ☊
The plans have been under discussion (= being talked about) for a year now. ☊ discussion ☊
discussion (with sb) (about/on sb/sth): We had a discussion with them about the differences between Britain and the US. ☊ discussion ☊
It is not known what causes the disease. ☊ disease ☊
protection against sexually transmitted diseases ☊ disease ☊
Much to my disgust, they refused to help. ☊ disgust ☊
I think it's disgusting that they're closing the local hospital. ☊ disgusting ☊
an ovenproof dish ☊ dish ☊
They helped themselves from a large dish of pasta. ☊ dish ☊
I'll do the dishes (= wash them). ☊ dish ☊
This makes an excellent hot main dish. ☊ dish ☊
Beware of dishonest traders in the tourist areas. ☊ dishonest ☊
I don't like him, and it would be dishonest of me to pretend otherwise. ☊ dishonest ☊
He was accused of dishonestly obtaining property. ☊ dishonestly ☊
dislike sb/sth: Why do you dislike him so much? ☊ dislike ☊
He disliked it when she behaved badly in front of his mother. ☊ dislike ☊
dislike doing sth: I dislike being away from my family. ☊ dislike ☊
Much as she disliked going to funerals (= although she did not like it at all), she knew she had to be there. ☊ dislike ☊
dislike sb/sth doing sth: He disliked her staying away from home. ☊ dislike ☊
He did not try to hide his dislike of his boss. ☊ dislike ☊
She took an instant dislike to the house and the neighbourhood. ☊ dislike ☊
I've told you all my likes and dislikes. ☊ dislike ☊
dismiss sb/sth: I think we can safely dismiss their objections. ☊ dismiss ☊
dismiss sb/sth as sth: Vegetarians are no longer dismissed as cranks. ☊ dismiss ☊
The suggestion should not be dismissed out of hand (= without thinking about it). ☊ dismiss ☊
dismiss sth: Dismissing her fears, she climbed higher. ☊ dismiss ☊
dismiss sb/sth from sth: He dismissed her from his mind. ☊ dismiss ☊
The exhibition gives local artists an opportunity to display their work. ☊ display ☊
These statistics display a definite trend. ☊ display ☊
a beautiful floral display outside the Town Hall ☊ display ☊
a firework display ☊ display ☊
Designs for the new sports hall are on display in the library. ☊ on display ☊
to put sth on temporary/permanent display ☊ on display ☊
Salt dissolves in water. ☊ dissolve ☊
Heat gently until the sugar dissolves. ☊ dissolve ☊
Dissolve the tablet in water. ☊ dissolve ☊
a short/long distance ☊ distance ☊
the distance of the earth from the sun ☊ distance ☊
a distance of 200 kilometres ☊ distance ☊
What's the distance between New York City and Boston/from New York City to Boston? ☊ distance ☊
In the US, distance is measured in miles. ☊ distance ☊
The beach is within walking distance of my house (= you can walk there easily). ☊ distance ☊
Distance is no problem on the Internet. ☊ distance ☊
You'll never get the ball in from that distance. ☊ distance ☊
Alice stood staring into the distance. ☊ in/into the distance ☊
Five miles of sand stretched away into the distance. ☊ in/into the distance ☊
distinguish A from B: It was hard to distinguish one twin from the other. ☊ distinguish ☊
distinguish A and B: Sometimes reality and fantasy are hard to distinguish. ☊ distinguish ☊
Does your cat have any distinguishing marks? ☊ distinguish ☊
distribute sth to sb/sth: The organization distributed food to the earthquake victims. ☊ distribute ☊
Who distributes our products in the UK? ☊ distribute ☊
the unfair distribution of wealth ☊ distribution ☊
The map shows the distribution of this species across the world. ☊ distribution ☊
They studied the geographical distribution of the disease. ☊ distribution ☊
the distribution of food and medicines to the flood victims ☊ distribution ☊
Electronic media make the potential for information distribution possible on a scale never before achieved. ☊ distribution ☊
distribution costs ☊ distribution ☊
worldwide distribution systems ☊ distribution ☊
marketing, sales and distribution ☊ distribution ☊
the City of London's financial district ☊ district ☊
a school district ☊ district ☊
congressional districts ☊ district ☊
district councils ☊ district ☊
I'm sorry to disturb you, but can I talk to you for a moment? ☊ disturb ☊
If you get up early, try not to disturb everyone else. ☊ disturb ☊
Do not disturb (= a sign placed on the outside of the door of a hotel room, office, etc.) ☊ disturb ☊
30 divided by 6 is 5 (30 ÷ 6 = 5). ☊ divide ☊
Can it ever be right to divide a mother from her child? ☊ divide ☊
the work of healing the divisions within society ☊ division ☊
social/class divisions ☊ division ☊
division of sth: a fair division of time and resources ☊ division ☊
division (of sth) into sth: the division of the population into age groups ☊ division ☊
a distinction which cuts right across the familiar division into arts and sciences ☊ division ☊
The marriage ended in divorce in 1996. ☊ divorce ☊
an increase in the divorce rate (= the number of divorces in a year) ☊ divorce ☊
They have agreed to get a divorce. ☊ divorce ☊
Divorce proceedings (= the legal process of divorce) started today. ☊ divorce ☊
He remarried after a divorce from his first wife, Kate. ☊ divorce ☊
She told him she was filing for divorce. ☊ divorce ☊
They're getting divorced. ☊ divorce ☊
She's divorcing her husband. ☊ divorce ☊
I'd heard they're divorcing. ☊ divorce ☊
Many divorced men remarry and have second families. ☊ divorced ☊
Are they going to get divorced? ☊ divorced ☊
She did a year at college, but then dropped out. ☊ do ☊
He did six years (= in prison) for armed robbery. ☊ do ☊
do sth: to do a drawing/painting/sketch ☊ do ☊
Does this pub do (= provide) lunches? ☊ do ☊
Who's doing (= organizing and preparing) the food for the wedding reception? ☊ do ☊
do sth for sb: I'll do a copy for you. ☊ do ☊
do sb sth: I'll do you a copy. ☊ do ☊
I have a number of things to do today. ☊ do ☊
Sorry. I don't do funny (= I can't be funny). ☊ do ☊
She did well out of (= made a big profit from) the deal. ☊ do ☊
How are you doing (= how are you)? ☊ do ☊
Are you doing anything tomorrow evening? ☊ do ☊
There's nothing to do (= no means of passing the time in an enjoyable way) in this place. ☊ do ☊
There's nothing we can do about it (= we can't change the situation). ☊ do ☊
What can I do for you (= how can I help)? ☊ do ☊
He never bothers to do his jacket up. ☊ do sth up ☊
I don't know what to do with (= how to use) all the food that's left over. ☊ do sth with sb/sth ☊
What have you been doing with yourselves (= how have you been passing the time)? ☊ do sth with sb/sth ☊
She can't do without a secretary. ☊ do without (sb/sth) ☊
If they can't get it to us in time, we'll just have to do without. ☊ do without (sb/sth) ☊
do doing sth: I could have done without being (= I wish I had not been) woken up at three in the morning. ☊ do without (sb/sth) ☊
'What do you want to see me about?' 'It's to do with that letter you sent me.' ☊ be/have to do with sb/sth ☊
I don't like fish. ☊ do ☊
They didn't go to Paris. ☊ do ☊
Does she speak French? ☊ do ☊
You live in New York, don't you? ☊ do ☊
She doesn't work here, does she? ☊ do ☊
He plays better than he did a year ago. ☊ do ☊
She works harder than he does. ☊ do ☊
'I don't want to go back.' 'Neither do I.' ☊ do ☊
You'd better see a doctor about that cough. ☊ doctor ☊
a Doctor of Philosophy/Law ☊ doctor ☊
legal documents ☊ document ☊
One of the documents leaked to the press was a memorandum written by the head of the security police. ☊ document ☊
I took the dog for a walk. ☊ dog ☊
I could hear a dog barking. ☊ dog ☊
dog food ☊ dog ☊
guard dogs ☊ dog ☊
a dog and her puppies ☊ dog ☊
As a child he was dominated by his father. ☊ dominate ☊
He tended to dominate the conversation. ☊ dominate ☊
She always says a lot in meetings, but she doesn't dominate. ☊ dominate ☊
The train crash dominated the news. ☊ dominate ☊
to open/shut/close/slam/lock/bolt the door ☊ door ☊
to answer the door (= to go and open it because sb has knocked on it or rung the bell) ☊ door ☊
the bedroom door ☊ door ☊
Marc appeared through a door at the far end of the room. ☊ door ☊
He walked out the door. ☊ door ☊
'Can I help you?' asked the man at the door. ☊ door ☊
Text and graphics are printed at 300 dots per inch. ☊ dot ☊
The island is a small green dot on the map. ☊ dot ☊
a double bed/room ☊ double ☊
He gets paid double for doing the same job I do. ☊ double ☊
double sth: Double all the quantities in the recipe to make enough for eight people. ☊ double ☊
No doubt she'll call us when she gets there. ☊ no doubt ☊
He's made some great movies. There's no doubt about it. ☊ no doubt ☊
The research showed beyond doubt that smoking contributes to heart disease. ☊ beyond (any) doubt ☊
The prosecution was able to establish beyond reasonable doubt that the woman had been lying. ☊ beyond (any) doubt ☊
The success of the system is not in doubt. ☊ be in doubt ☊
This meeting has been, without doubt, one of the most useful we have had so far. ☊ without/beyond doubt ☊
doubt sth: There seems no reason to doubt her story. ☊ doubt ☊
doubt (that)...: I never doubted (that) she would come. ☊ doubt ☊
doubt whether, if, etc...: I doubt whether/if the new one will be any better. ☊ doubt ☊
She jumped down off the chair. ☊ down ☊
The baby can't keep any food down (= in her body). ☊ down ☊
Prices have gone down recently. ☊ down ☊
We're already two goals down (= the other team has two goals more). ☊ down ☊
The class settled down and she began the lesson. ☊ down ☊
They flew down to Texas. ☊ down ☊
Houses are more expensive down south. ☊ down ☊
Have you got me down for the trip? ☊ down ☊
He lives just down the street. ☊ down ☊
Go down the road till you reach the traffic lights. ☊ down ☊
Wait downstairs in the hall. ☊ downstairs ☊
a downstairs bathroom ☊ downstairs ☊
The business was on a downward path, finally closing in 2008. ☊ downward ☊
It was a policy welcomed by world leaders from the US president downwards. ☊ downwards ☊
Nine per cent of commuters used public transport in 2008 and the trend is 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 ☊
Give me a dozen, please. ☊ dozen ☊
three dozen red roses ☊ dozen ☊
The company employs no more than a couple of dozen people. ☊ dozen ☊
Only about half a dozen people turned up. ☊ dozen ☊
There was only space for a half-dozen tables. ☊ dozen ☊
They arrived in dozens (= in large numbers). ☊ dozen ☊
I've made a rough draft of the letter. ☊ draft ☊
a draft constitution/treaty/agreement ☊ draft ☊
to draft a constitution/contract/bill ☊ draft ☊
I'll draft a letter for you. ☊ draft ☊
They dragged her from her bed. ☊ drag ☊
He quickly dragged a comb through his hair. ☊ drag ☊
a drama student ☊ drama ☊
I studied English and Drama at college. ☊ drama ☊
The announcement had a dramatic effect on house prices. ☊ dramatic ☊
They watched dramatic pictures of the police raid on TV. ☊ dramatic ☊
set against the dramatic backcloth of Mont Blanc ☊ dramatic ☊
a local dramatic society ☊ dramatic ☊
Students will study various plays and dramatic texts. ☊ dramatic ☊
a dramatic monologue ☊ dramatic ☊
Events could have developed in a dramatically different way. ☊ dramatically ☊
'At last!' she cried dramatically. ☊ dramatically ☊
The mountains rose dramatically behind them. ☊ dramatically ☊
He drew the cork out of the bottle. ☊ draw ☊
I drew my chair up closer to the fire. ☊ draw ☊
I'm not very good at drawing. ☊ drawing ☊
I had a vivid dream about my old school. ☊ dream ☊
I thought someone came into the bedroom, but it was just a dream. ☊ dream ☊
Don't think about it. You'll only give yourself bad dreams. ☊ dream ☊
He wanted to be rich but it was an impossible dream. ☊ dream ☊
a chance to fulfil a childhood dream ☊ dream ☊
dream of/about doing sth: I wouldn't dream of going without you (= I would never go without you). ☊ dream ☊
dream sth: Who'd have dreamt it? They're getting married. ☊ dream ☊
dream (that)...: I never dreamt (that) I'd actually get the job. ☊ dream ☊
He has no dress sense (= no idea of how to dress well). ☊ dress ☊
dress (in sth): I dressed quickly. ☊ dress ☊
dress sb (in sth): She dressed the children in their best clothes. ☊ dress ☊
to dress well/badly/fashionably/comfortably ☊ dress ☊
dress for/in/as sth: You should dress for cold weather today. ☊ dress ☊
There's no need to dress up—come as you are. ☊ dress up ☊
I can't go to the door—I'm not dressed yet. ☊ dressed ☊
He was casually dressed in jeans and a T-shirt. ☊ dressed ☊
Can I have a drink? ☊ drink ☊
soft drinks (= cold drinks without alcohol) ☊ drink ☊
They went for a drink. ☊ drink ☊
The drinks are on me (= I'll pay for them). ☊ drink ☊
The children are enough to drive me to drink. ☊ drink ☊
They came home the worse for drink (= drunk). ☊ drink ☊
She took to drink (= often drank too much alcohol) after her marriage broke up. ☊ drink ☊
In hot weather, drink plenty of water. ☊ drink ☊
I don't drink coffee. ☊ drink ☊
He doesn't drink. ☊ drink ☊
Don't drink and drive (= drive a car after drinking alcohol). ☊ drink ☊
drink yourself + adj.: He had drunk himself unconscious on vodka. ☊ drink ☊
The urge to survive drove them on. ☊ drive ☊
You're driving yourself too hard. ☊ drive ☊
drive sb to sth: Those kids are driving me to despair. ☊ drive ☊
It's enough to drive you to drink (= to make you start drinking too much alcohol). ☊ drive ☊
a steam-driven locomotive ☊ drive ☊
Shall we drive (= go there by car) or go by train? ☊ drive ☊
Could you drive me home? ☊ drive ☊
a learner driver (= one who has not yet passed a driving test) ☊ driver ☊
driving lessons ☊ driving ☊
She only got where she is today through hard work and a driving ambition. ☊ driving ☊
The climber slipped and dropped to his death. ☊ drop ☊
drop sth: Be careful not to drop that plate. ☊ drop ☊
He has dropped out of active politics. ☊ drop out (of sth) ☊
a word that has dropped out of the language ☊ drop out (of sth) ☊
She started a degree but dropped out after only a year. ☊ drop out (of sth) ☊
There was a substantial drop in the number of people out of work last month. ☊ drop ☊
Mix a few drops of milk into the cake mixture. ☊ drop ☊
Could I have a drop more milk in my coffee, please? ☊ drop ☊
Would you like a drop of brandy? ☊ drop ☊
I haven't touched a drop (= drunk any alcohol) all evening. ☊ drop ☊
He drained the last drop of beer from the glass. ☊ drop ☊
He does not smoke or take drugs. ☊ drug ☊
a soft drug (= one that is not considered very harmful) ☊ drug ☊
Drugs have been seized with a street value of two million dollars. ☊ drug ☊
She was a drug addict (= could not stop using drugs). ☊ drug ☊
I don't do drugs (= use them). ☊ drug ☊
drug rehabilitation ☊ drug ☊
to play the drums ☊ drum ☊
She was too drunk to remember anything about the party. ☊ drunk ☊
They got drunk on vodka. ☊ drunk ☊
Police arrested him for being drunk and disorderly (= violent or noisy in a public place because of being drunk). ☊ drunk ☊
weeks of hot dry weather ☊ dry ☊
the dry season ☊ dry ☊
I hope it stays dry for our picnic. ☊ dry ☊
Rattlesnakes occur in the warmer, drier parts of North America. ☊ dry ☊
Is my shirt dry yet? ☊ dry ☊
Store onions in a cool dry place. ☊ dry ☊
I'm afraid this cake has turned out very dry. ☊ dry ☊
Her mouth felt as dry as a bone (= completely dry). ☊ dry ☊
When the paint is completely dry, apply another coat. ☊ dry ☊
It was high summer and the rivers were dry (= had no water in them). ☊ dry ☊
During the drought the river dried up. ☊ dry up ☊
As she got older, offers of modelling work began to dry up. ☊ dry up ☊
The play was going very well until one of the actors suddenly dried up. ☊ dry up ☊
We went swimming and then lay in the sun to dry off. ☊ dry off, dry sb/sth off ☊
We dried our boots off by the fire. ☊ dry off, dry sb/sth off ☊
He went to an expensive clinic to dry out. ☊ dry out, dry sb out ☊
Water the plant regularly, never letting the soil dry out. ☊ dry out, dry sth out ☊
Hot sun and cold winds can soon dry out your skin. ☊ dry out, dry sth out ☊
I'll wash and you can dry up. ☊ dry up, dry sth up ☊
My essay's due next Friday (= it has to be given to the teacher by then). ☊ due ☊
due to do sth: Rose is due to start school in January. ☊ due ☊
due for sth: The band's first album is due for release later this month. ☊ due ☊
The team's success was largely due to her efforts. ☊ due ☊
Due to staff shortages, we are unable to offer a full buffet service on this train. ☊ due ☊
dull, lifeless hair ☊ dull ☊
Life in a small town could be deadly dull. ☊ dull ☊
The countryside was flat, dull and uninteresting. ☊ dull ☊
The first half of the game was pretty dull. ☊ dull ☊
There's never a dull moment when John's around. ☊ dull ☊
the municipal dump ☊ dump ☊
I only saw her once during my stay in Rome. ☊ during ☊
There wasn't a speck of dust anywhere in the room. ☊ dust ☊
That guitar's been sitting gathering dust (= not being used) for years now. ☊ dust ☊
dust sth: Could you dust the sitting room? ☊ dust ☊
I don't want you to visit me simply out of a sense of duty. ☊ duty ☊
to do your duty for your country ☊ duty ☊
Report for duty at 8 a.m. ☊ duty ☊
I spend a lot of my time on administrative duties. ☊ duty ☊
Your duties will include setting up a new computer system. ☊ duty ☊
Who's on duty today? ☊ on/off duty ☊
I will remember it to my dying day. ☊ dying ☊
'Red or blue?' 'I'll take one of each, please.' ☊ each ☊
There aren't enough books for everyone to have one each. ☊ each ☊
They lost $40 each. ☊ each ☊
They looked at each other and laughed. ☊ each other ☊
He was always there with a sympathetic ear (= a willingness to listen to people). ☊ ear ☊
The earliest possible date I can make it is the third. ☊ early ☊
Early booking is essential, as space is limited. ☊ early ☊
You're early! I wasn't expecting you till seven. ☊ early ☊
He learnt to play the piano at an early age. ☊ early ☊
early potatoes (= that are ready to eat at the beginning of the season) ☊ early ☊
The best rooms go to those who book earliest. ☊ early ☊
We arrived early the next day. ☊ early ☊
The baby arrived earlier than expected. ☊ early ☊
early flowering plants ☊ early ☊
She had seen him earlier in the day. ☊ early ☊
I knew quite early on that I wanted to marry her. ☊ early on ☊
earn (sth): He earns about $40 000 a year. ☊ earn ☊
Your money would earn more in a high-interest account. ☊ earn ☊
I need a rest. I think I've earned it, don't you? ☊ earn ☊
You could feel the earth shake as the truck came closer. ☊ earth ☊
a clod/lump/mound of earth ☊ earth ☊
The ease with which she learns languages is astonishing. ☊ ease ☊
This computer is popular for its good design and ease of use. ☊ ease ☊
The plan should ease traffic congestion in the town. ☊ ease ☊
The museum is easily accessible by car. ☊ easily ☊
Learning languages doesn't come easily to him. ☊ easily ☊
A gale was blowing from the east. ☊ east ☊
a town to the east of (= further east than) Chicago ☊ east ☊
They live on the east coast. ☊ east ☊
He didn't make it easy for me to leave. ☊ easy ☊
Their house isn't the easiest place to get to. ☊ easy ☊
Several schools are within easy reach (= not far away). ☊ easy ☊
It can't be easy for her, on her own with the children. ☊ easy ☊
It's easy for you to tell me to keep calm, but you're not in my position. ☊ easy ☊
I'll agree to anything for an easy life. ☊ easy ☊
I don't feel easy about letting the kids go out alone. ☊ easy ☊
She doesn't eat sensibly (= doesn't eat food that is good for her). ☊ eat ☊
eat sth: I don't eat meat. ☊ eat ☊
I couldn't eat another thing (= I have had enough food). ☊ eat ☊
Do you feel like eating out tonight? ☊ eat out ☊
Come on. Eat up your potatoes. ☊ eat up, eat sth up ☊
social, economic and political issues ☊ economic ☊
economic growth/cooperation/development/reform ☊ economic ☊
The economy is in recession. ☊ economy ☊
We need to make substantial economies. ☊ economy ☊
It's a false economy to buy cheap clothes (= it seems cheaper but it is not really since they do not last very long). ☊ economy ☊
Buy the large economy pack (= the one that gives you better value for money). ☊ economy ☊
to fly economy (class) (= by the cheapest class of air travel) ☊ economy ☊
Don't put that glass so near the edge of the table. ☊ edge ☊
the sports/financial/fashion, etc. editor ☊ editor ☊
She was educated in the US. ☊ educate ☊
privately educated children ☊ educated ☊
a British-educated lawyer ☊ educated ☊
He's a Princeton-educated Texan. ☊ educated ☊
primary/elementary education ☊ education ☊
secondary education ☊ education ☊
further/higher/post-secondary education ☊ education ☊
students in full-time education ☊ education ☊
adult education classes ☊ education ☊
a college/university education ☊ education ☊
the state education system ☊ education ☊
a man of little education ☊ education ☊
She completed her formal education in 1995. ☊ education ☊
There should be closer links between education and industry. ☊ education ☊
to learn to distinguish between cause and effect ☊ effect ☊
Her criticisms had the effect of discouraging him completely. ☊ effect ☊
Despite her ordeal, she seems to have suffered no ill effects. ☊ effect ☊
I tried to persuade him, but with little or no effect. ☊ effect ☊
The stage lighting gives the effect of a moonlit scene. ☊ effect ☊
Add a scarf for a casual effect. ☊ effect ☊
Long prison sentences can be a very effective deterrent for offenders. ☊ effective ☊
drugs that are effective against cancer ☊ effective ☊
Some people believe that violence is an effective way of protesting. ☊ effective ☊
As we get older, our bodies become less efficient at burning up calories. ☊ efficient ☊
fuel-efficient cars (= that do not use much fuel) ☊ efficient ☊
You should put more effort into your work. ☊ effort ☊
A lot of effort has gone into making this event a success. ☊ effort ☊
The company has invested a great deal of time and effort in setting up new training schemes. ☊ effort ☊
Getting up this morning was quite an effort (= it was difficult). ☊ effort ☊
With (an) effort (= with difficulty) she managed to stop herself laughing. ☊ effort ☊
I didn't really feel like going out, but I am glad I made the effort. ☊ effort ☊
The local clubs are making every effort to interest more young people. ☊ effort ☊
We need to make a concerted effort to finish on time. ☊ effort ☊
I spent hours cleaning the house, but there isn't much to show for all my efforts. ☊ effort ☊
With an effort of will he resisted the temptation. ☊ effort ☊
The project was a joint/group effort. ☊ effort ☊
popular pets, e.g. cats and dogs ☊ e.g. ☊
The female sits on the eggs until they hatch. ☊ egg ☊
bacon and eggs ☊ egg ☊
Bind the mixture together with a little beaten egg. ☊ egg ☊
You can keep one of the photos. Either of them—whichever you like. ☊ either ☊
There are two types of qualification—either is acceptable. ☊ either ☊
The offices on either side were empty. ☊ either ☊
Pete can't go and I can't either. ☊ either ☊
'I don't like it.' 'Me either.' (= Neither do I). ☊ either ☊
I know a good Italian restaurant. It's not far from here, either. ☊ either ☊
Well, I think she's either Czech or Slovak. ☊ either ☊
I'm going to buy either a camera or a DVD player with the money. ☊ either ☊
Either he could not come or he did not want to. ☊ either ☊
The jacket was worn at the elbows. ☊ elbow ☊
elect sb/sth: an elected assembly/leader/representative ☊ elect ☊
to fight an election ☊ election ☊
In America, presidential elections are held every four years. ☊ election ☊
to run for election ☊ election ☊
election (as sth): We welcome his election as president. ☊ election ☊
The electricity is off (= there is no electric power supply). ☊ electricity ☊
an elegant room/restaurant ☊ elegant ☊
The story has all the elements of a soap opera. ☊ element ☊
I don't want anything else, thanks. ☊ else ☊
I'm taking a few clothes and some books, not much else. ☊ else ☊
Haven't you got anything else to wear? ☊ else ☊
Why didn't you come? Everybody else was there. ☊ else ☊
Yes I did give it to her. What else could I do? ☊ else ☊
Hurry up or else you'll be late. ☊ or else ☊
They can't be coming or else they'd have called. ☊ or else ☊
He either forgot or else decided not to come. ☊ or else ☊
The answer to the problem must be sought elsewhere. ☊ elsewhere ☊
Elsewhere, the weather today has been fairly sunny. ☊ elsewhere ☊
Prices are higher here than elsewhere. ☊ elsewhere ☊
email (sb): Patrick emailed me yesterday. ☊ email ☊
email sth (to sb): I'll email the documents to her. ☊ email ☊
email sb sth: I'll email her the documents. ☊ email ☊
embarrass sb: Her questions about my private life embarrassed me. ☊ embarrass ☊
I didn't want to embarrass him by kissing him in front of his friends. ☊ embarrass ☊
it embarrasses sb to do sth: It embarrassed her to meet strange men in the corridor at night. ☊ embarrass ☊
The speech was deliberately designed to embarrass the prime minister. ☊ embarrass ☊
I've never felt so embarrassed in my life! ☊ embarrassed ☊
Her remark was followed by an embarrassed silence. ☊ embarrassed ☊
embarrassed about sth: She's embarrassed about her height. ☊ embarrassed ☊
embarrassed at sth: He felt embarrassed at being the centre of attention. ☊ embarrassed ☊
embarrassed to do sth: Some women are too embarrassed to consult their doctor about the problem. ☊ embarrassed ☊
It can be embarrassing for children to tell complete strangers about such incidents. ☊ embarrassing ☊
It was so embarrassing having to sing in public. ☊ embarrassing ☊
The report is likely to prove highly embarrassing to the government. ☊ embarrassing ☊
This EU ruling puts Britain in a very embarrassing position. ☊ embarrassing ☊
I'm glad you offered—it saved me the embarrassment of having to ask. ☊ embarrassment ☊
Her resignation will be a severe embarrassment to the party. ☊ embarrassment ☊
emerge (from sth): The swimmer emerged from the lake. ☊ emerge ☊
She finally emerged from her room at noon. ☊ emerge ☊
No new evidence emerged during the investigation. ☊ emerge ☊
After the elections opposition groups began to emerge. ☊ emerge ☊
emerge as sth: He emerged as a key figure in the campaign ☊ emerge ☊
This door should only be used in an emergency. ☊ emergency ☊
the emergency exit (= to be used in an emergency) ☊ emergency ☊
I always have some extra cash with me for emergencies. ☊ emergency ☊
The government has been granted emergency powers (= to deal with an emergency). ☊ emergency ☊
They expressed mixed emotions at the news. ☊ emotion ☊
The decision was based on emotion rather than rational thought. ☊ emotion ☊
She showed no emotion at the verdict. ☊ emotion ☊
Mothers are often the ones who provide emotional support for the family. ☊ emotional ☊
This is a very emotional time for me. ☊ emotional ☊
They made an emotional appeal for help. ☊ emotional ☊
I try not to become emotionally involved. ☊ emotionally ☊
They have suffered physically and emotionally. ☊ emotionally ☊
emphasis (on/upon sth): The emphasis is very much on learning the spoken language. ☊ emphasis ☊
We provide all types of information, with an emphasis on legal advice. ☊ emphasis ☊
The course has a vocational emphasis. ☊ emphasis ☊
emphasize that...: She emphasized that their plan would mean sacrifices and hard work. ☊ emphasize ☊
She swept her hair back from her face to emphasize her high cheekbones. ☊ emphasize ☊
The rising tone of his voice emphasized his panic. ☊ emphasize ☊
employ sb as sth: For the past three years he has been employed as a firefighter. ☊ employ ☊
employ sb to do sth: A number of people have been employed to deal with the backlog of work. ☊ employ ☊
The firm has over 500 employees. ☊ employee ☊
They're very good employers (= they treat the people that work for them well). ☊ employer ☊
full-time/part-time employment ☊ employment ☊
conditions/terms of employment ☊ employment ☊
Graduates are finding it more and more difficult to find employment. ☊ employment ☊
an empty box/glass ☊ empty ☊
empty hands (= not holding anything) ☊ empty ☊
an empty plate (= with no food on it) ☊ empty ☊
an empty house/room/bus ☊ empty ☊
As it got later, the streets became empty. ☊ empty ☊
Is this an empty chair (= a chair that nobody else is using)? ☊ empty ☊
The house had been standing empty (= without people living in it) for some time. ☊ empty ☊
It's not good to drink alcohol on an empty stomach (= without having eaten something). ☊ empty ☊
empty of sth: The room was empty of furniture. ☊ empty ☊
My life seems empty without you. ☊ empty ☊
empty sth out: I emptied out my pockets but could not find my keys. ☊ empty ☊
empty sth of sth: The room had been emptied of all furniture. ☊ empty ☊
The streets soon emptied when the rain started. ☊ empty ☊
The software enables you to create your own DVDs. ☊ enable ☊
a new programme to enable older people to study at college ☊ enable ☊
enable sth to do sth: Insulin enables the body to use and store sugar. ☊ enable ☊
enable sth: a new train line to enable easier access to the stadium ☊ enable ☊
We encountered a number of difficulties in the first week. ☊ encounter ☊
encounter (with sb/sth): Three of them were killed in the subsequent encounter with the police. ☊ encounter ☊
a chance encounter ☊ encounter ☊
Flaubert was her first encounter with French literature. ☊ encounter ☊
encourage sb in sth: My parents have always encouraged me in my choice of career. ☊ encourage ☊
encourage sth (in sb/sth): They claim that some computer games encourage violent behaviour in young children. ☊ encourage ☊
He needs all the support and encouragement he can get. ☊ encouragement ☊
With a little encouragement from his parents he should do well. ☊ encouragement ☊
Her words were a great encouragement to them. ☊ encouragement ☊
The meeting came to an end (= finished). ☊ end ☊
There's no end in sight to the present crisis. ☊ end ☊
They have called for an end to violence. ☊ end ☊
This latest attack could spell the end of the peace process. ☊ end ☊
Let's put an end to (= stop) these rumours once and for all. ☊ end ☊
That was by no means the end of the matter. ☊ end ☊
His office is the room at the other end of the corridor. ☊ end ☊
They live in the end house. ☊ end ☊
We didn't leave until the very end. ☊ end ☊
There'll be a chance to ask questions at the end. ☊ end ☊
You can try your best to impress the interviewers but in the end it's often just a question of luck. ☊ in the end ☊
Their long struggle ended in failure. ☊ end in sth ☊
It was the perfect ending to the perfect day. ☊ ending ☊
They used to be friends but they are now sworn enemies (= are determined not to become friends again). ☊ enemy ☊
The state has a duty to protect its citizens against external enemies. ☊ enemy ☊
enemy forces/aircraft/territory ☊ enemy ☊
It's a waste of time and energy. ☊ energy ☊
nervous energy (= energy produced by feeling nervous) ☊ energy ☊
an energy crisis (= for example when fuel is not freely available) ☊ energy ☊
Their pleas failed to engage any sympathy. ☊ engage ☊
engaged (in sth): They are engaged in talks with the Irish government. ☊ engaged ☊
They were engaged in conversation. ☊ engaged ☊
I can't come to dinner on Tuesday—I'm otherwise engaged (= I have already arranged to do something else). ☊ engaged ☊
When did you get engaged? ☊ engaged ☊
an engaged couple ☊ engaged ☊
engaged to sb: She's engaged to Peter. ☊ engaged ☊
They are engaged to be married (= to each other). ☊ engaged ☊
I couldn't get through—the line's engaged. ☊ engaged ☊
I phoned earlier but you were engaged (= using your phone). ☊ engaged ☊
They're sending an engineer to fix the phone. ☊ engineer ☊
enjoy sth: We thoroughly enjoyed our time in New York. ☊ enjoy ☊
enjoy doing sth: I enjoy playing tennis and squash. ☊ enjoy ☊
They all enjoyed themselves at the party. ☊ enjoy ☊
He spoiled my enjoyment of the game by talking all through it. ☊ enjoyment ☊
Do you get any enjoyment out of this type of work? ☊ enjoyment ☊
an enormous house/dog ☊ enormous ☊
an enormous amount of time ☊ enormous ☊
The problems facing the President are enormous. ☊ enormous ☊
Is there enough room for me? ☊ enough ☊
I didn't have enough clothes to last a week. ☊ enough ☊
Don't ask me to do it. I've got enough problems as it is. ☊ enough ☊
There was food enough for all. ☊ enough ☊
'He's a politician, remember.' 'Enough said.' ☊ enough said ☊
I hadn't trained enough for the game. ☊ enough ☊
This house isn't big enough for us. ☊ enough ☊
We didn't leave early enough. ☊ enough ☊
Tell them it's just not good enough. ☊ enough ☊
I hope my job's safe. Life is hard enough as it is. ☊ enough ☊
a telephone enquiry ☊ enquiry ☊
enquiry (from sb) (about sb/sth): We received over 300 enquiries about the job. ☊ enquiry ☊
Two men have been helping police with their enquiries (= are being questioned about a crime, but have not been charged with it). ☊ enquiry ☊
All enquiries should be addressed to the customer services department. ☊ enquiry ☊
ensure sb sth: Victory ensured them a place in the final. ☊ ensure ☊
enter sb/sth for sth: How many students have been entered for the exam? ☊ enter ☊
enter (for sth): Only four British players have entered for the championship. ☊ enter ☊
to enter a school/college/university ☊ enter ☊
to enter Parliament (= become an MP) ☊ enter ☊
to enter the Church (= become a priest) ☊ enter ☊
enter sth: Someone entered the room behind me. ☊ enter ☊
It never entered my head (= I never thought) that she would tell him about me. ☊ enter ☊
entertain sb: Barbecues are a favourite way of entertaining friends. ☊ entertain ☊
He entertained us for hours with his stories and jokes. ☊ entertain ☊
The aim of the series is both to entertain and inform. ☊ entertain ☊
a street entertainer ☊ entertainer ☊
I found the talk both informative and entertaining. ☊ entertaining ☊
enthusiasm (for sth): I can't say I share your enthusiasm for the idea. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
He had a real enthusiasm for the work. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
enthusiasm (for doing sth): She never lost her enthusiasm for teaching. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
The news was greeted with a lack of enthusiasm by those at the meeting. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
'I don't mind,' she said, without much enthusiasm. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
an enthusiastic supporter ☊ enthusiastic ☊
enthusiastic about sb/sth: You don't sound very enthusiastic about the idea. ☊ enthusiastic ☊
enthusiastic about doing sth: She was even less enthusiastic about going to Spain. ☊ enthusiastic ☊
I entirely agree with you. ☊ entirely ☊
I'm not entirely happy about the proposal. ☊ entirely ☊
That's an entirely different matter. ☊ entirely ☊
The audience was almost entirely female. ☊ entirely ☊
Everyone's entitled to their own opinion. ☊ entitle ☊
entitle sb to do sth: This ticket does not entitle you to travel first class. ☊ entitle ☊
He read a poem entitled 'Salt'. ☊ entitle ☊
an encyclopedia entry ☊ entry ☊
entry (in sth): There is no entry in his diary for that day. ☊ entry ☊
There have been some impressive entries in the wildlife photography section (= impressive photographs). ☊ entry ☊
The closing date for entries is 31 March. ☊ entry ☊
The sender of the first correct entry drawn will win a weekend for two in Venice. ☊ entry ☊
No Entry (= for example, on a sign) ☊ entry ☊
to be granted/refused entry into the country ☊ entry ☊
writing paper and envelopes ☊ envelope ☊
an airmail/padded/prepaid envelope ☊ envelope ☊
a pleasant working/learning environment ☊ environment ☊
An unhappy home environment can affect a child's behaviour. ☊ environment ☊
They have created an environment in which productivity should flourish. ☊ environment ☊
damage to the environment ☊ environment ☊
an environmental group/movement (= that aims to improve or protect the natural environment) ☊ environmental ☊
The company has an equal opportunities policy (= gives the same chances of employment to everyone). ☊ equal ☊
the desire for a more equal society (= in which everyone has the same rights and chances) ☊ equal ☊
He is a player without equal. ☊ be without equal, have no equal ☊
As a family holiday destination, the seaside has no equal. ☊ be without equal, have no equal ☊
This achievement is unlikely ever to be equalled. ☊ equal ☊
Diet and exercise are equally important. ☊ equally ☊
The birds are equally at home in a woodland or riverside environment. ☊ equally ☊
She may have arrived late or it is equally possible that she never went there at all. ☊ equally ☊
They share the housework equally. ☊ equally ☊
a useful piece of equipment for the kitchen ☊ equipment ☊
office equipment ☊ equipment ☊
new equipment for the sports club ☊ equipment ☊
250 grams or an equivalent amount in ounces ☊ equivalent ☊
Send €20 or the equivalent in your own currency. ☊ equivalent ☊
Is there a French word that is the exact equivalent of the English word 'home'? ☊ equivalent ☊
Breathing such polluted air is the equivalent of (= has the same effect as) smoking ten cigarettes a day. ☊ equivalent ☊
Two prisoners have escaped. ☊ escape ☊
They were caught trying to escape. ☊ escape ☊
escape from sb/sth: He escaped from prison this morning. ☊ escape ☊
escape (from sth): She managed to escape from the burning car. ☊ escape ☊
escape (into sth): As a child he would often escape into a dream world of his own. ☊ escape ☊
escape sth: They were glad to have escaped the clutches of winter for another year. ☊ escape ☊
escape sth: She was lucky to escape punishment. ☊ escape ☊
The pilot escaped death by seconds. ☊ escape ☊
There was no escaping the fact that he was overweight. ☊ escape ☊
escape doing sth: He narrowly escaped being killed. ☊ escape ☊
escape (with sth): I was lucky to escape with minor injuries. ☊ escape ☊
an escape from a prisoner of war camp ☊ escape ☊
I had a narrow escape (= I was lucky to have escaped). ☊ escape ☊
There was no hope of escape from her disastrous marriage. ☊ escape ☊
He took an elaborate escape route from South Africa to Britain. ☊ escape ☊
For her, travel was an escape from the boredom of her everyday life. ☊ escape ☊
The car is quite small, especially if you have children. ☊ especially ☊
Teenagers are very fashion conscious, especially girls. ☊ especially ☊
I made it especially for you. ☊ especially ☊
The book contains a number of interesting essays on women in society. ☊ essay ☊
Even in small companies, computers are an essential tool. ☊ essential ☊
The charity will be taking food and essential supplies to six refugee camps. ☊ essential ☊
This book is essential reading for all nature lovers. ☊ essential ☊
essential to sth: Money is not essential to happiness. ☊ essential ☊
essential for sth: Experience is essential for this job. ☊ essential ☊
it is essential to do sth: It is essential to keep the two groups separate ☊ essential ☊
I only had time to pack the bare essentials (= the most necessary things). ☊ essential ☊
The pattern is essentially the same in all cases. ☊ essentially ☊
He was, essentially, a teacher, not a manager. ☊ essentially ☊
He has just set up his own business but it will take him a while to get established. ☊ establish ☊
Traditions get established over time. ☊ establish ☊
establish that...: They have established that his injuries were caused by a fall. ☊ establish ☊
establish where, what, etc...: We need to establish where she was at the time of the shooting. ☊ establish ☊
I can give you a rough estimate of the amount of wood you will need. ☊ estimate ☊
official government estimates of traffic growth over the next decade ☊ estimate ☊
At least 5 000 people were killed, and that's a conservative estimate (= the real figure will be higher). ☊ estimate ☊
estimate sth (at sth): The satellite will cost an estimated £400 million. ☊ estimate ☊
estimate sth to do sth: The deal is estimated to be worth around $1.5 million. ☊ estimate ☊
estimate how many, large, etc...: It is hard to estimate how many children suffer from dyslexia. ☊ estimate ☊
Remember to take some paper, a pen, etc. ☊ etc. ☊
We talked about the contract, pay, etc. ☊ etc. ☊
The price is given in dollars or euros. ☊ euro ☊
I paid five euros for it. ☊ euro ☊
a 30-million-euro deal ☊ euro ☊
He never even opened the letter (= so he certainly didn't read it). ☊ even ☊
She didn't even call to say she wasn't coming. ☊ even ☊
You know even less about it than I do. ☊ even ☊
She's even more intelligent than her sister. ☊ even ☊
I've shown him the photographs but even now he won't believe me. ☊ even now/then ☊
Even then she would not admit her mistake. ☊ even now/then ☊
the even distribution of food ☊ even ☊
Children do not learn at an even pace. ☊ even ☊
He found that the report he had written had been overtaken by events (= it was no longer relevant). ☊ event ☊
the social event of the year ☊ event ☊
In the event of an accident, call this number. ☊ in the event of sth, in the event that sth happens ☊
Sheila will inherit everything in the event of his death. ☊ in the event of sth, in the event that sth happens ☊
She hopes to get a job on the local newspaper and eventually work for 'The Times'. ☊ eventually ☊
Nothing ever happens here. ☊ ever ☊
Don't you ever get tired? ☊ ever ☊
'Have you ever thought of changing your job?' 'No, never/No I haven't.' ☊ ever ☊
'Have you ever been to Rome?' 'Yes, I have, actually. Not long ago.' ☊ ever ☊
She hardly ever (= almost never) goes out. ☊ ever ☊
I'll never ever do that again! ☊ ever ☊
It was raining harder than ever. ☊ ever ☊
I was bitten by a dog once and I've been afraid of them ever since. ☊ ever since (...) ☊
She knows every student in the school. ☊ every ☊
I could hear every word they said. ☊ every ☊
They were watching her every movement. ☊ every ☊
Every one of their CDs has been a hit. ☊ every ☊
One in every three marriages ends in divorce. ☊ every ☊
Every now and then he regretted his decision. ☊ every ☊
They visit us every other week. ☊ every other ☊
Have you asked everybody? ☊ everybody ☊
Didn't you like it?Everybody else did. ☊ everybody ☊
Everyone has a chance to win. ☊ everyone ☊
Everyone brought their partner to the party. ☊ everyone ☊
Everyone brought his or her partner to the party. ☊ everyone ☊
The police questioned everyone in the room. ☊ everyone ☊
Take this bag, and leave everything else to me. ☊ everything ☊
Money isn't everything. ☊ everything ☊
The room bore evidence of a struggle. ☊ evidence ☊
evidence (for sth): We found further scientific evidence for this theory. ☊ evidence ☊
evidence (that...): There is not a shred of evidence that the meeting actually took place. ☊ evidence ☊
Have you any evidence to support this allegation? ☊ evidence ☊
On the evidence of their recent matches, it is unlikely the Spanish team will win the cup. ☊ evidence ☊
The cave contained evidences of prehistoric settlement. ☊ evidence ☊
He was released when the judge ruled there was no evidence against him. ☊ evidence ☊
evil spirits ☊ evil ☊
You cannot pretend there's no evil in the world. ☊ evil ☊
social evils ☊ evil ☊
ex-president ☊ ex- ☊
We need to know the exact time the incident occurred. ☊ exact ☊
The colours were an exact match. ☊ exact ☊
He started to phone me at the exact moment I started to phone him (= at the same time). ☊ exact ☊
The two men were exact contemporaries at university. ☊ exact ☊
Her second husband was the exact opposite of her first (= completely different). ☊ exact ☊
You haven't changed at all—you still look exactly the same. ☊ exactly ☊
It was a warm day, if not exactly hot. ☊ exactly ☊
'You mean somebody in this room must be the murderer?' 'Exactly.' ☊ exactly ☊
He wasn't exactly pleased to see us—in fact he refused to open the door. ☊ not 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 ☊
The hotel was really filthy and I'm not exaggerating. ☊ exaggerate ☊
exaggerate sth: He tends to exaggerate the difficulties. ☊ exaggerate ☊
I'm sure he exaggerates his Irish accent (= tries to sound more Irish than he really is). ☊ exaggerate ☊
Demand for the product has been greatly exaggerated. ☊ exaggerate ☊
to make greatly/grossly/wildly exaggerated claims ☊ exaggerated ☊
She has an exaggerated sense of her own importance. ☊ exaggerated ☊
an exaggerated laugh ☊ exaggerated ☊
He looked at me with exaggerated surprise. ☊ exaggerated ☊
to pass/fail an exam ☊ exam ☊
I got my exam results today. ☊ exam ☊
to sit an examination in mathematics ☊ examination ☊
Applicants are selected for jobs on the results of a competitive examination. ☊ examination ☊
Careful examination of the ruins revealed an even earlier temple. ☊ examination ☊
On closer examination it was found that the signature was not genuine. ☊ examination ☊
a medical examination ☊ examination ☊
examine sth: These ideas will be examined in more detail in Chapter 10. ☊ examine ☊
examine sb/sth: The doctor examined her but could find nothing wrong. ☊ examine ☊
examine sth/sb for sth: The goods were examined for damage on arrival. ☊ examine ☊
Can you give me an example of what you mean? ☊ example ☊
Just to give you an example of his generosity—he gave me his old car and wouldn't take any money for it. ☊ example ☊
It is important to cite examples to support your argument. ☊ example ☊
I shall take four different examples from contemporary literature to illustrate my point. ☊ example ☊
It is a perfect example of a medieval castle. ☊ example ☊
It is a classic example of how not to design a new city centre. ☊ example ☊
example (to sb): Her courage is an example to us all. ☊ example ☊
He sets an example to the other students. ☊ example ☊
The report is incomplete; it does not include sales in France, for example. ☊ for example ☊
It is possible to combine Computer Science with other subjects, for example Physics. ☊ for example ☊
I had nothing on except for my socks. ☊ except ☊
I didn't tell him anything except that I needed the money. ☊ except ☊
except sb/sth from sth: Children under five are excepted from the survey. ☊ except ☊
Most of the buildings in the town are modern, but the church is an exception. ☊ exception ☊
Nobody had much money at the time and I was no exception. ☊ exception ☊
Good writing is unfortunately the exception rather than the rule (= it is unusual). ☊ exception ☊
Children are not usually allowed in, but I'm prepared to make an exception in this case. ☊ make an exception ☊
All students without exception must take the English examination. ☊ without exception ☊
Our school does an exchange with a school in France. ☊ exchange ☊
trade and cultural exchanges with China ☊ exchange ☊
We need to promote an open exchange of ideas and information. ☊ exchange ☊
an exchange of fire (= between enemy soldiers) ☊ exchange ☊
I buy you lunch and you fix my computer. Is that a fair exchange? ☊ exchange ☊
exchange sth: If it doesn't fit, take it back and the store will exchange it. ☊ exchange ☊
exchange A for B: You can exchange your currency for dollars in the hotel. ☊ exchange ☊
exchange sth: to exchange ideas/news/information ☊ exchange ☊
Juliet and David exchanged glances (= they looked at each other). ☊ exchange ☊
Everyone in the group exchanged email addresses. ☊ exchange ☊
The two men exchanged blows (= hit each other). ☊ exchange ☊
I heard them exchange words (= argue). ☊ exchange ☊
excited (to do sth): He was very excited to be asked to play for Wales. ☊ excited ☊
The new restaurant is nothing to get excited about (= not particularly good). ☊ excited ☊
An excited crowd of people gathered around her. ☊ excited ☊
The dog leapt and wagged its tail in excitement. ☊ excitement ☊
one of the most exciting developments in biology in recent years ☊ exciting ☊
They waited and waited for something exciting to happen. ☊ exciting ☊
The cost of borrowing has been excluded from the inflation figures. ☊ exclude ☊
Women are still excluded from some London clubs. ☊ exclude ☊
Concern is growing over the number of children excluded from school (= not allowed to attend because of bad behaviour). ☊ exclude ☊
She felt excluded by the other girls (= they did not let her join in what they were doing). ☊ exclude ☊
excuse (for sth): There's no excuse for such behaviour. ☊ excuse ☊
You don't have to make excuses for her (= try to think of reasons for her behaviour). ☊ excuse ☊
excuse (for sth/for doing sth): It's just an excuse for a party. ☊ excuse ☊
excuse (to do sth): It gave me an excuse to take the car. ☊ excuse ☊
excuse sb: You must excuse my father—he's not always that rude. ☊ excuse ☊
excuse sb for sth/for doing sth: I hope you'll excuse me for being so late. ☊ excuse ☊
You might be excused for thinking that Ben is in charge (= he is not, but it is an easy mistake to make). ☊ excuse ☊
Nothing can excuse such rudeness. ☊ excuse ☊
Excuse me, could you let me through? ☊ excuse me ☊
Guy sneezed loudly. 'Excuse me,' he said. ☊ excuse me ☊
Excuse me, but I don't think that's true. ☊ excuse me ☊
'Excuse me for a moment,' she said and left the room. ☊ excuse me ☊
Oh, excuse me. I didn't see you there. ☊ excuse me ☊
the executive dining room ☊ executive ☊
an executive suite (= in a hotel) ☊ executive ☊
an executive lounge (= at an airport) ☊ executive ☊
Do exercise one for homework. ☊ exercise ☊
I don't get much exercise sitting in the office all day. ☊ exercise ☊
breathing/relaxation/stretching exercises ☊ exercise ☊
an hour's class of exercising to music ☊ exercise ☊
How often do you exercise? ☊ exercise ☊
exhibit sth (at/in...): They will be exhibiting their new designs at the trade fairs. ☊ exhibit ☊
Only one painting was exhibited in the artist's lifetime. ☊ exhibit ☊
exhibit (at/in...): He exhibits regularly in local art galleries. ☊ exhibit ☊
The museum contains some interesting exhibits on Spanish rural life. ☊ exhibit ☊
The new exhibit will tour a dozen US cities next year. ☊ exhibit ☊
Does life exist on other planets? ☊ exist ☊
The charity exists to support victims of crime. ☊ exist ☊
I was unaware of his existence until today. ☊ existence ☊
a crisis that threatens the industry's continued existence ☊ existence ☊
The family endured a miserable existence in a cramped apartment. ☊ existence ☊
They eke out a precarious existence (= they have hardly enough money to live on). ☊ existence ☊
The peasants depend on a good harvest for their very existence (= in order to continue to live). ☊ existence ☊
There is a fire exit on each floor of the building. ☊ exit ☊
The emergency exit is at the back of the bus. ☊ exit ☊
The heroine made her exit to great applause. ☊ exit ☊
He made a quick exit to avoid meeting her. ☊ exit ☊
an exit visa (= a stamp in a passport giving sb permission to leave a particular country) ☊ exit ☊
an exit wound (= where a bullet that has entered sb's body comes out again) ☊ exit ☊
Take the exit for Brno. ☊ exit ☊
Student numbers are expanding rapidly. ☊ expand ☊
The waist expands to fit all sizes. ☊ expand ☊
expand sth: In breathing the chest muscles expand the rib cage and allow air to be sucked into the lungs. ☊ expand ☊
The new system expanded the role of family doctors. ☊ expand ☊
There are no plans to expand the local airport. ☊ expand ☊
an expanding economy (= with more businesses starting and growing) ☊ expand ☊
expect sth from sb/sth: Don't expect sympathy from me! ☊ expect ☊
expect sth of sb/sth: That's not the sort of behaviour I expect of you! ☊ expect ☊
expect to do sth: You can't expect to learn a foreign language in a few months. ☊ expect ☊
I didn't expect him to become a successful writer. ☊ expect ☊
expect (that)...: Many people were expecting (that) the peace talks would break down. ☊ expect ☊
We were expecting him yesterday. ☊ expect ☊
expect sb to do sth: We were expecting him to arrive yesterday. ☊ expect ☊
expect sb to do sth: They expected all their children to be high achievers. ☊ expect ☊
expect to do sth: I expect to be paid promptly for the work. ☊ expect ☊
'Are you going out tonight?' 'I don't expect so.' ☊ expect ☊
expectation (of sth): We are confident in our expectation of a full recovery. ☊ expectation ☊
I applied for the post more in hope than expectation. ☊ expectation ☊
Contrary to expectations, interest rates did not rise. ☊ expectation ☊
She went to college with great expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
There was an air of expectation and great curiosity. ☊ expectation ☊
The numbers attending fell short of expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
The event did not live up to expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
Some parents have unrealistic expectations of their children. ☊ expectation ☊
Unfortunately the new software has failed to meet expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
Double the expected number of people came to the meeting. ☊ expected ☊
No expense was spared (= they spent as much money as was needed) to make the party a success. ☊ expense ☊
He's arranged everything, no expense spared. ☊ expense ☊
She always travels first-class regardless of expense. ☊ expense ☊
Running a car is a big expense. ☊ expense ☊
living/household/medical/legal, etc. expenses ☊ expense ☊
Can I give you something towards expenses? ☊ expense ☊
financial help to meet the expenses of an emergency ☊ expense ☊
The payments he gets barely cover his expenses. ☊ expense ☊
I can't afford it, it's too expensive. ☊ expensive ☊
She didn't get paid much but it was all good experience. ☊ experience ☊
He gained valuable experience whilst working on the project. ☊ experience ☊
We all learn by experience. ☊ experience ☊
Experience has taught me that life can be very unfair. ☊ experience ☊
It is important to try and learn from experience. ☊ experience ☊
She knew from past experience that Ann would not give up easily. ☊ experience ☊
an enjoyable/exciting/unusual/unforgettable, etc. experience ☊ experience ☊
Living in Africa was very different from home and quite an experience (= unusual for us). ☊ experience ☊
I had a bad experience with fireworks once. ☊ experience ☊
Everyone experiences these problems at some time in their lives. ☊ experience ☊
I experienced a moment of panic as I boarded the plane. ☊ experience ☊
She's very young and not very experienced. ☊ experienced ☊
laboratory experiments ☊ experiment ☊
Many people do not like the idea of experiments on animals. ☊ experiment ☊
The results of the experiment were inconclusive. ☊ experiment ☊
The system was installed four years ago as an experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
I experimented until I got the recipe just right. ☊ experiment ☊
He wanted to experiment more with different textures in his paintings. ☊ experiment ☊
a computer/medical expert ☊ expert ☊
an expert on modern literature ☊ expert ☊
Don't ask me—I'm no expert! ☊ expert ☊
expert (at/in sth): They are all expert in this field. ☊ expert ☊
expert (at/in doing sth): She's expert at making cheap but stylish clothes. ☊ expert ☊
explain (sth) (to sb): First, I'll explain the rules of the game. ☊ explain ☊
It was difficult to explain the problem to beginners. ☊ explain ☊
Can you explain how the email system works? ☊ explain ☊
explain to sb who, how, etc...: She explained to them what to do in an emergency. ☊ explain ☊
+ speech: 'It works like this,' she explained. ☊ explain ☊
it is explained that...: It was explained that attendance was compulsory. ☊ explain ☊
She tried to explain but he wouldn't listen. ☊ explain ☊
explain that...: Alex explained that his car had broken down. ☊ explain ☊
explain why, how, etc...: Well, that doesn't explain why you didn't phone. ☊ explain ☊
explain sth (to sb): scientific findings that help explain the origins of the universe ☊ explain ☊
I really don't see why I should have to explain myself to you. ☊ explain yourself ☊
Could you explain yourself a little more—I didn't understand. ☊ explain yourself ☊
The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed. ☊ explanation ☊
explanation (for sth): I can't think of any possible explanation for his absence. ☊ explanation ☊
explanation (for doing sth): She didn't give an adequate explanation for being late. ☊ explanation ☊
She left the room abruptly without explanation. ☊ explanation ☊
For a full explanation of how the machine works, turn to page 5. ☊ explanation ☊
The teacher gave the children a detailed explanation of the story. ☊ explanation ☊
Bombs were exploding all around the city. ☊ explode ☊
The firework exploded in his hand. ☊ explode ☊
explore sth (for sth): The city is best explored on foot. ☊ explore ☊
They explored the land to the south of the Murray River. ☊ explore ☊
explore (for sth): As soon as we arrived on the island we were eager to explore. ☊ explore ☊
These ideas will be explored in more detail in chapter 7. ☊ explore ☊
an explosion of interest in learning Japanese ☊ explosion ☊
The islands export sugar and fruit. ☊ export ☊
The roof collapsed, exposing the timbers to the elements. ☊ expose ☊
You could be exposing yourself to unnecessary risks when driving alone. ☊ expose ☊
He threatened to expose the racism that existed within the police force. ☊ expose ☊
expose sth: He smiled suddenly, exposing a set of amazingly white teeth. ☊ expose ☊
Miles of sand are exposed at low tide. ☊ expose ☊
expose sth to sb: He did not want to expose his fears and insecurity to anyone. ☊ expose ☊
to express fears/doubts/reservations ☊ express ☊
express how, what, etc...: Words cannot express how pleased I am. ☊ express ☊
express yourself: Teenagers often have difficulty expressing themselves. ☊ express ☊
express yourself + adv./prep.: Perhaps I have not expressed myself very well. ☊ express ☊
express yourself + adj.: They expressed themselves delighted. ☊ express ☊
an air express company ☊ express ☊
an old-fashioned expression ☊ expression ☊
He's a pain in the butt, if you'll pardon the expression. ☊ expression ☊
an expression of amazement/disbelief/horror ☊ expression ☊
an expression of support ☊ expression ☊
Expressions of sympathy flooded in from all over the country. ☊ expression ☊
The poet's anger finds expression in (= is shown in) the last verse of the poem. ☊ expression ☊
The riots are the most serious expression of anti-government feeling yet. ☊ expression ☊
Their frustration needs some form of expression. ☊ expression ☊
There are plans to extend the no-smoking area. ☊ extend ☊
to extend a deadline/visa ☊ extend ☊
Careful maintenance can extend the life of your car. ☊ extend ☊
The company plans to extend its operations into Europe. ☊ extend ☊
The school is extending the range of subjects taught. ☊ extend ☊
We have an extension in the bedroom. ☊ extension ☊
Can I have extension 4332 please? ☊ extension ☊
He's been granted an extension of the contract for another year. ☊ extension ☊
The pub had an extension (= was allowed to stay open longer) on Christmas Eve. ☊ extension ☊
She was given an extension to finish writing her thesis. ☊ extension ☊
a planned two-storey extension to the hospital ☊ extension ☊
The bank plans various extensions to its credit facilities. ☊ extension ☊
My home life was becoming no more than an extension of my job. ☊ extension ☊
His knowledge of music is extensive. ☊ extensive ☊
It is difficult to assess the full extent of the damage. ☊ extent ☊
She was exaggerating the true extent of the problem. ☊ extent ☊
He had changed to such an extent (= so much) that I no longer recognized him. ☊ to... extent ☊
To some extent what she argues is true. ☊ to... extent ☊
The pollution of the forest has seriously affected plant life and, to a lesser extent, wildlife. ☊ to... extent ☊
To what extent is this true of all schools? ☊ to... extent ☊
The conference is going to be a lot of extra work. ☊ extra ☊
The government has promised an extra £1 billion for health care. ☊ extra ☊
Take extra care on the roads this evening. ☊ extra ☊
The play is to run for an extra week! ☊ extra ☊
extra help for single parents ☊ extra ☊
The monthly fee is fixed and there are no hidden extras (= unexpected costs). ☊ extra ☊
While I was saving I had no money for little extras or luxuries. ☊ extra ☊
Metallic paint is an optional extra (= a thing you can choose to have or not, but must pay more for if you have it). ☊ extra ☊
We don't charge extra for the activities—everything is included in the admission fee. ☊ extra ☊
The rate for a room is £30, but breakfast is extra. ☊ extra ☊
Now even bigger! Ten per cent extra! ☊ extra ☊
You need to be extra careful not to make any mistakes. ☊ extra ☊
She tried extra hard. ☊ extra ☊
Do you have this sweatshirt in an extra large size? ☊ extra ☊
He wanted to cook something extra special for dinner that night. ☊ extra ☊
The president took the extraordinary step of apologizing publicly for his behaviour! ☊ extraordinary ☊
They went to extraordinary lengths to explain their behaviour. ☊ extraordinary ☊
I'm having extreme difficulty in not losing my temper with her. ☊ extreme ☊
Children will be removed from their parents only in extreme circumstances. ☊ extreme ☊
Don't go doing anything extreme like leaving the country. ☊ extreme ☊
extreme weather conditions ☊ extreme ☊
Their ideas are too extreme for me. ☊ extreme ☊
She found it extremely difficult to get a job. ☊ extremely ☊
Their new CD is selling extremely well. ☊ extremely ☊
His eyes narrowed suspiciously. ☊ eye ☊
Her eyes widened in horror. ☊ eye ☊
to make/avoid eye contact with sb (= to look/avoid looking at them at the same time as they look at you) ☊ eye ☊
And remember, I'll have my eye on you so you'd better behave. ☊ have your eye on sb ☊
We've asked the neighbours to keep an eye on the house for us while we are away. ☊ keep an eye on sb/sth ☊
You can't just close your eyes to his violence. ☊ shut/close your eyes to sth ☊
They seem intent on shutting their eyes to the problems of pollution. ☊ shut/close your eyes to sth ☊
The birds build their nests in the rock face. ☊ face ☊
How many faces does a cube have? ☊ face ☊
pale-faced ☊ face ☊
Her face lit up (= showed happiness) when she spoke of the past. ☊ face ☊
His face fell (= showed disappointment, sadness, etc.) when he read the headlines. ☊ face ☊
Sue's face was a picture (= she looked very surprised, angry, etc.) as she listened to her husband's speech. ☊ face ☊
He buried his face in his hands. ☊ face ☊
The expression on his face never changed. ☊ face ☊
At that time, her face was on the covers of all the magazines. ☊ face ☊
The room fell silent as she came face to face with the man who had tried to kill her. ☊ face to face (with sb) ☊
She was at an early age brought face to face with the horrors of war. ☊ face to face with sth ☊
Do you think it's funny to make faces behind my back? ☊ pull/make faces/a face (at sb) ☊
The company is facing a financial crisis. ☊ face ☊
be faced with sth: She's faced with a difficult decision. ☊ face ☊
It's not always easy to face the truth. ☊ face ☊
Face facts—she isn't coming back. ☊ face ☊
Let's face it, we're not going to win. ☊ face ☊
face sth: I just can't face work today. ☊ face ☊
face doing sth: I can't face seeing them. ☊ face ☊
Most of the rooms face the sea. ☊ face ☊
She had to face up to the fact that she would never walk again. ☊ face up to sth ☊
conference facilities ☊ facility ☊
All rooms have private facilities (= a private bathroom). ☊ facility ☊
I could no longer ignore the fact that he was deeply unhappy. ☊ fact ☊
Due to the fact that they did not read English, the prisoners were unaware of what they were signing. ☊ fact ☊
She was happy apart from the fact that she could not return home. ☊ fact ☊
Voluntary work was particularly important in view of the fact that women were often forced to give up paid work on marriage. ☊ fact ☊
How do you account for the fact that unemployment is still rising? ☊ fact ☊
The mere fact of being poor makes such children criminals in the eyes of the police. ☊ fact ☊
Isn't it a fact that the firm is losing money? ☊ fact ☊
I haven't spoken to anyone in English for days and that's a fact. ☊ fact ☊
I know for a fact (= I am certain) that she's involved in something illegal. ☊ fact ☊
The judge instructed both lawyers to stick to the facts of the case. ☊ fact ☊
The report is based on hard facts (= information that can be proved to be true). ☊ fact ☊
If you're going to make accusations, you'd better get your facts right (= make sure your information is correct). ☊ fact ☊
I used to live in France; in fact, not far from where you're going. ☊ in (actual) fact ☊
I thought the work would be difficult. In actual fact, it's very easy. ☊ in (actual) fact ☊
the key/crucial/deciding factor ☊ factor ☊
fail (sth): He failed his driving test. ☊ fail ☊
She was disqualified after failing a drugs test. ☊ fail ☊
fail to do sth: He failed to keep the appointment. ☊ fail ☊
She never fails to email every week. ☊ fail ☊
I fail to see (= I don't understand) why you won't even give it a try. ☊ fail ☊
fail in sth: He felt he would be failing in his duty if he did not report it. ☊ fail ☊
Many diets fail because they are boring. ☊ fail ☊
a failing school ☊ fail ☊
fail to do sth: She failed to get into art college. ☊ fail ☊
The song can't fail to be a hit (= definitely will be a hit). ☊ fail ☊
Failure to comply with the regulations will result in prosecution. ☊ failure ☊
The success or failure of the plan depends on you. ☊ failure ☊
She is still coming to terms with the failure of her marriage. ☊ failure ☊
The whole thing was a complete failure. ☊ failure ☊
A team learns from experience, both successes and failures. ☊ failure ☊
a faint glow/glimmer/light ☊ faint ☊
a faint smell of perfume ☊ faint ☊
We could hear their voices growing fainter as they walked down the road. ☊ faint ☊
His breathing became faint. ☊ faint ☊
There is still a faint hope that she may be cured. ☊ faint ☊
They don't have the faintest chance of winning. ☊ faint ☊
A fair number of people came a long. ☊ fair ☊
My birthday's still a fair way off (= it's still a long time until my birthday). ☊ fair ☊
demands for a fairer distribution of wealth ☊ fair ☊
fair (to sb): We have to be fair to both players. ☊ fair ☊
It's not fair! He always gets more than me. ☊ fair ☊
The new tax is fairer than the old system. ☊ fair ☊
They are fair and decent employers. ☊ fair ☊
his vision of a fairer, kinder society ☊ fair ☊
a fair deal/wage/price/question ☊ fair ☊
In the end, a draw was a fair result. ☊ fair ☊
I give you fair warning, I'm not always this generous. ☊ fair ☊
fair on sb (to do sth): It's not fair on the students to keep changing the timetable. ☊ fair ☊
fair to do sth: It's only fair to add that they were not told about the problem until the last minute. ☊ fair ☊
I think it is fair to say that they are pleased with this latest offer. ☊ fair ☊
fair that...: It seems only fair that they should give us something in return. ☊ fair ☊
To be fair, she behaved better than we expected. ☊ fair ☊
'You should really have asked me first.' 'Right, okay, fair comment.' ☊ fair ☊
I know him fairly well, but I wouldn't say we were really close friends. ☊ fairly ☊
We'll have to leave fairly soon (= before very long). ☊ fairly ☊
The report was fairly incomprehensible. ☊ fairly ☊
I think you'll find it fairly difficult (= you do not want to say that it is very difficult). ☊ fairly ☊
Her friend's kindness has restored her faith in human nature. ☊ faith ☊
He has blind faith (= unreasonable trust) in doctors' ability to find a cure. ☊ faith ☊
Faith is stronger than reason. ☊ faith ☊
The children are learning to understand people of different faiths. ☊ faith ☊
a faithful servant/friend/dog ☊ faithful ☊
He had supported the local team faithfully for 30 years. ☊ faithfully ☊
She promised faithfully not to tell anyone my secret. ☊ faithfully ☊
The book fell open at a page of illustrations. ☊ fall ☊
The room had fallen silent. ☊ fall ☊
She fell ill soon after and did not recover. ☊ fall ☊
The house had fallen into disrepair. ☊ fall ☊
Their profits have fallen by 30 per cent. ☊ fall ☊
Prices continued to fall on the stock market today. ☊ fall ☊
They were injured by falling rocks. ☊ fall ☊
The handle had fallen off the drawer. ☊ fall ☊
fall weather ☊ fall ☊
to give a false impression of wealth ☊ FALSE ☊
to lull sb into a false sense of security (= make sb feel safe when they are really in danger) ☊ FALSE ☊
They didn't want to raise any false hopes, but they believed her husband had escaped capture. ☊ FALSE ☊
Buying a cheap computer is a false economy (= will not actually save you money). ☊ FALSE ☊
a false passport ☊ FALSE ☊
She gave false information to the insurance company. ☊ FALSE ☊
She went to Hollywood in search of fame and fortune. ☊ fame ☊
He's a familiar figure in the neighbourhood. ☊ familiar ☊
Something about her voice was vaguely familiar. ☊ familiar ☊
I couldn't see any familiar faces in the room. ☊ familiar ☊
an area with which I had been familiar since childhood ☊ familiar ☊
By now you will be familiar with the one-way system in the centre of town. ☊ familiar ☊
Are you familiar with the computer software they use? ☊ familiar ☊
families with young children ☊ family ☊
The support of family and friends is vital. ☊ family ☊
the Royal Family (= the children and close relations of the king or queen) ☊ family ☊
They have a large family. ☊ family ☊
Do they plan to start a family (= have children)? ☊ family ☊
It's a family tradition. ☊ family ☊
fan mail (= letters from fans to the person they admire) ☊ fan ☊
She didn't fancy (= did not like) the idea of going home in the dark. ☊ fancy ☊
fancy doing sth: Do you fancy going out this evening? ☊ fancy ☊
They added a lot of fancy footwork to the dance. ☊ fancy ☊
He's always using fancy legal words. ☊ fancy ☊
Half an hour later Duncan was no farther in his quest. ☊ far ☊
That's a far better idea. ☊ far ☊
There are far more opportunities for young people than there used to be. ☊ far ☊
It had been a success far beyond their expectations. ☊ far ☊
She always gives us far too much homework. ☊ far ☊
His parents supported him as far as they could. ☊ far ☊
Plan your route in advance, using main roads as far as possible. ☊ far ☊
far back: The band made their first record as far back as 1990. ☊ far ☊
To answer that question we need to go further back in time. ☊ far ☊
far ahead: Let's try to plan further ahead. ☊ far ☊
We didn't go far. ☊ far ☊
It's not far to the beach. ☊ far ☊
There's not far to go now. ☊ far ☊
far (from, away, below, etc.): The restaurant is not far from here. ☊ far ☊
He looked down at the traffic far below. ☊ far ☊
The farther north they went, the colder it became. ☊ far ☊
a concert of music from near and far ☊ far ☊
How much further is it? ☊ far ☊
We didn't go as far as the others. ☊ far ☊
I'm not sure I can walk so far. ☊ far ☊
As far as we knew, there was no cause for concern. ☊ as far as I know, as far as I can remember, see, tell, etc. ☊
As far as I can see, you've done nothing wrong. ☊ as far as I know, as far as I can remember, see, tell, etc. ☊
She lived in Chicago, as far as I can remember. ☊ as far as I know, as far as I can remember, see, tell, etc. ☊
Amy is the smartest by far. ☊ by far ☊
What do you think of the show so far? ☊ so far, thus far ☊
Detectives are so far at a loss to explain the reason for his death. ☊ so far, thus far ☊
I trust him only so far. ☊ so far ☊
at the far end of the room ☊ far ☊
They made for an empty table in the far corner. ☊ far ☊
farther north/south ☊ farther ☊
farther along the road ☊ farther ☊
I can't go any farther. ☊ farther ☊
As a family we grew farther and farther apart. ☊ farther ☊
We watched their ship moving gradually farther away. ☊ farther ☊
How much farther is it? ☊ farther ☊
They hadn't got any farther with the work (= they had made no progress). ☊ farther ☊
the farther shore of the lake ☊ farther ☊
dressed in the latest fashion ☊ fashion ☊
the new season's fashions ☊ fashion ☊
Long skirts have come into fashion again. ☊ fashion ☊
Jeans are still in fashion. ☊ fashion ☊
Some styles never go out of fashion. ☊ fashion ☊
The fashion at the time was for teaching mainly the written language. ☊ fashion ☊
Fashions in art and literature come and go. ☊ fashion ☊
a fashion designer/magazine/show ☊ fashion ☊
the world of fashion ☊ fashion ☊
the fashion industry ☊ fashion ☊
fashionable clothes/furniture/ideas ☊ fashionable ☊
It's becoming fashionable to have long hair again. ☊ fashionable ☊
Such thinking is fashionable among right-wing politicians. ☊ fashionable ☊
a fashionable address/resort/restaurant ☊ fashionable ☊
She lives in a very fashionable part of London. ☊ fashionable ☊
a fast response time ☊ fast ☊
a fast learner ☊ fast ☊
The boat was stuck fast (= unable to move) in the mud. ☊ fast ☊
I can't go any faster. ☊ fast ☊
Her heart beat faster. ☊ fast ☊
Night was fast approaching. ☊ fast ☊
Britain is fast becoming a nation of fatties. ☊ fast ☊
The police said that they had reacted as fast as they could. ☊ fast ☊
fasten sth up: He fastened up his coat and hurried out. ☊ fasten ☊
Fasten the gates securely so that they do not blow open. ☊ fasten ☊
The window wouldn't fasten. ☊ fasten ☊
He fastened back the shutters. ☊ fasten ☊
He grew fatter and fatter. ☊ fat ☊
He was a wonderful father to both his natural and adopted children. ☊ father ☊
Father, I cannot lie to you. ☊ father ☊
The system, for all its faults, is the best available at the moment. ☊ fault ☊
He's proud of his children and blind to their faults. ☊ fault ☊
I love her for all her faults (= in spite of them). ☊ fault ☊
Why should I say sorry when it's not my fault? ☊ fault ☊
It's nobody's fault. ☊ fault ☊
Many people live in poverty through no fault of their own. ☊ fault ☊
I think the owners are at fault (= responsible) for not warning us. ☊ fault ☊
The suggestion to close the road has found favour with (= been supported by) local people. ☊ favour ☊
an athlete who fell from favour after a drugs scandal ☊ favour ☊
She's not in favour with (= supported or liked by) the media just now. ☊ favour ☊
It seems Tim is back in favour with the boss (= the boss likes him again). ☊ favour ☊
Could you do me a favour and pick up Sam from school today? ☊ favour ☊
Can I ask a favour? ☊ favour ☊
I would never ask for any favours from her. ☊ favour ☊
I'm going as a favour to Ann, not because I want to. ☊ favour ☊
Thanks for helping me out. I'll return the favour (= help you because you have helped me) some time. ☊ favour ☊
Do yourself a favour (= help yourself) and wear a helmet on the bike. ☊ favour ☊
He argued in favour of a strike. ☊ in favour (of sb/sth) ☊
There were 247 votes in favour (of the motion) and 152 against. ☊ in favour (of sb/sth) ☊
I'm all in favour of (= completely support) equal pay for equal work. ☊ in favour (of sb/sth) ☊
Most of the 'don't knows' in the opinion polls came down in favour of (= eventually chose to support) the Democrats. ☊ in favour (of sb/sth) ☊
The band played all my old favourites. ☊ favourite ☊
'Are you coming climbing?' 'No fear!' ☊ no fear ☊
They undertook to make their judgement without fear or favour. ☊ without fear or favour ☊
to fear death/persecution/the unknown ☊ fear ☊
Don't worry, you have nothing to fear from us. ☊ fear ☊
Never fear/Fear not (= Don't worry), I shall return. ☊ fear ☊
An interesting feature of the city is the old market. ☊ feature ☊
Teamwork is a key feature of the training programme. ☊ feature ☊
Which features do you look for when choosing a car? ☊ feature ☊
The software has no particular distinguishing features. ☊ feature ☊
feature sb/sth: The latest model features alloy wheels and an electronic alarm. ☊ feature ☊
Many of the hotels featured in the brochure offer special deals for weekend breaks. ☊ feature ☊
a federal republic ☊ federal ☊
legal fees ☊ fee ☊
Does the bank charge a fee for setting up the account? ☊ fee ☊
fee-paying schools (= that you have to pay to go to) ☊ fee ☊
There is no entrance fee to the gallery. ☊ fee ☊
Feed the plants once a week. ☊ feed ☊
feed sb/sth/yourself: Have you fed the cat yet? ☊ feed ☊
The baby can't feed itself yet (= can't put food into its own mouth). ☊ feed ☊
feed sb/sth (on) sth: The cattle are fed (on) barley. ☊ feed ☊
feed sth to sb/sth: The barley is fed to the cattle. ☊ feed ☊
They have a large family to feed. ☊ feed ☊
Cathy was really feeling the heat. ☊ feel ☊
The effects of the recession are being felt everywhere. ☊ feel ☊
feel (that)...: We all felt (that) we were unlucky to lose. ☊ feel ☊
I feel I could continue playing until I am 35. ☊ feel ☊
feel it + adj.: I felt it advisable to do nothing. ☊ feel ☊
feel how, what, etc...: Feel how rough this is. ☊ feel ☊
My mouth felt completely dry. ☊ feel ☊
feel like sth: The interview only took ten minutes, but it felt like hours. ☊ feel ☊
It felt as though he had run a marathon. ☊ feel ☊
She could not feel her legs. ☊ feel ☊
I can't feel his pulse. ☊ feel ☊
He felt the sweat running down his face. ☊ feel ☊
Can you feel the tension in this room? ☊ feel ☊
She sounded more confident than she felt. ☊ feel ☊
You'll feel better after a good night's sleep. ☊ feel ☊
I feel sorry for him. ☊ feel ☊
I know exactly how you feel (= I feel sympathy for you). ☊ feel ☊
feel sth: He seemed to feel no remorse at all. ☊ feel ☊
feel like sth: I felt like a complete idiot. ☊ feel ☊
It makes me feel good to know my work is appreciated. ☊ feel good ☊
He felt like bursting into tears. ☊ feel like sth/like doing sth ☊
He played the piano with great feeling. ☊ feeling ☊
I didn't mean to hurt your feelings (= offend you). ☊ feeling ☊
I kept off the subject of divorce so as to spare her feelings. ☊ feeling ☊
She spoke with feeling about the plight of the homeless. ☊ feeling ☊
Feelings are running high (= people are very angry or excited). ☊ feeling ☊
The general feeling of the meeting was against the decision. ☊ feeling ☊
feeling (about/on sth): I don't have any strong feelings about it one way or the other. ☊ feeling ☊
She had mixed feelings about giving up her job. ☊ feeling ☊
My own feeling is that we should buy the cheaper one. ☊ feeling ☊
feeling (that...): I got the feeling that he didn't like me much. ☊ feeling ☊
I had a nasty feeling that we were lost. ☊ feeling ☊
'I'm going to miss you.' 'The feeling's mutual (= I feel exactly the same).' ☊ feeling ☊
I recognized a fellow sufferer, waiting nervously outside the exam room. ☊ fellow ☊
More females than males are employed in the factory. ☊ female ☊
the Edinburgh festival ☊ festival ☊
the Cannes film festival ☊ festival ☊
a beer festival ☊ festival ☊
a rock festival (= where bands perform, often outdoors and over a period of several days) ☊ festival ☊
There seem to be fewer tourists around this year. ☊ few ☊
Very few students learn Latin now. ☊ few ☊
Could you give me a few more details? ☊ few ☊
Fewer than 20 students passed all the exams. ☊ few ☊
Today they take the field (= go on to the field to play a game) against county champions Essex. ☊ field ☊
Players are only reselected if they retain their form on the field (= when they are playing a match). ☊ field ☊
For Liverpool fans, it was a night to remember both on and off the field (= the match was good and so were the celebrations afterwards). ☊ field ☊
All of them are experts in their chosen field. ☊ field ☊
This discovery has opened up a whole new field of research. ☊ field ☊
'How big was the bomb, if it did all that damage?' 'I don't know. Not my field' (= that is not one of the subjects I know about). ☊ field ☊
Today is the fifth (of May). ☊ fifth ☊
My office is on the fifth floor. ☊ fifth ☊
to fight racism/corruption/poverty, etc. ☊ fight ☊
The fire crews had problems fighting the blaze. ☊ fight ☊
We will fight for as long as it takes. ☊ fight ☊
fight sb/sth (for sth): to fight an election/a campaign ☊ fight ☊
fight for sth: She's fighting for a place in the national team. ☊ fight ☊
My little brothers are always fighting. ☊ fight ☊
She'll fight like a tiger to protect her children. ☊ fight ☊
fight against sb: My grandfather fought against the Fascists in Spain. ☊ fight ☊
They gathered soldiers to fight the invading army. ☊ fight ☊
Fighting broke out in three districts of the city last night. ☊ fighting ☊
outbreaks of street fighting ☊ fighting ☊
fight (against sth): the fight against crime ☊ fight ☊
a street/gang fight ☊ fight ☊
fight (between A and B): A fight broke out between rival groups of fans. ☊ fight ☊
I'm watching my figure (= trying not to get fat). ☊ figure ☊
a relatively unknown figure the world of fashion ☊ figure ☊
one of the most popular figures in athletics ☊ figure ☊
Viewing figures for the series have dropped dramatically. ☊ figure ☊
Figures for April show a slight improvement on previous months ☊ figure ☊
The final figure looks like being much higher than predicted. ☊ figure ☊
a six-figure salary (= over 100 000 pounds or dollars) ☊ figure ☊
I'm afraid I don't have a head for figures (= I am not good at adding, etc.). ☊ figure ☊
My feelings about the matter didn't seem to figure at all. ☊ figure ☊
figure (as sth) (in/on/among sth): Do I still figure in your plans? ☊ figure ☊
The question of the peace settlement is likely to figure prominently in the talks. ☊ figure ☊
It did not figure high on her list of priorities. ☊ figure ☊
We couldn't figure her out. ☊ figure sb/sth out ☊
figure how, what, etc...: I can't figure out how to do this. ☊ figure sb/sth out ☊
a box file ☊ file ☊
A stack of files awaited me on my desk. ☊ file ☊
secret police files ☊ file ☊
Your application will be kept on file (= in a file, to be used later). ☊ file ☊
Police have reopened the file (= have started collecting information again) on the missing girl. ☊ file ☊
I need to have two teeth filled (= to have fillings put in them). ☊ fill ☊
The product has filled a gap in the market. ☊ fill ☊
fill sth: Please fill this glass for me. ☊ fill ☊
to fill a vacuum/void ☊ fill ☊
Smoke filled the room. ☊ fill ☊
fill (with sth): The room was filling quickly. ☊ fill ☊
The hole has been filled in. ☊ fill sth in ☊
a silent film (= one recorded without sound) ☊ film ☊
an international film festival ☊ film ☊
to study film and photography ☊ film ☊
They are filming in Moscow right now. ☊ film ☊
The referee blew the final whistle. ☊ final ☊
They find each other in the final chapter of the book. ☊ final ☊
No one could have predicted the final outcome. ☊ final ☊
I'll give you $500 for it, and that's my final offer! ☊ final ☊
I'm not coming, and that's final! (= I will not change my mind) ☊ final ☊
They will now go through to the final. ☊ final ☊
The law was finally passed in May 2009. ☊ finally ☊
When they finally arrived it was well past midnight. ☊ finally ☊
And finally, I would like to thank you all for coming here today. ☊ finally ☊
Finally, stir in the fruit and walnuts. ☊ finally ☊
The matter was not finally settled until later. ☊ finally ☊
Finance for education comes from taxpayers. ☊ finance ☊
The project will only go ahead if they can raise the necessary finance. ☊ finance ☊
the world of high finance (= finance involving large companies or countries) ☊ finance ☊
It's about time you sorted out your finances. ☊ finance ☊
He took a job to finance his stay in Germany. ☊ finance ☊
to be in financial difficulties ☊ financial ☊
find sth + adj.: You may find your illness hard to accept. ☊ find ☊
You may find it hard to accept your illness. ☊ find ☊
I find it amazing that they're still together. ☊ find ☊
The report found that 30% of the firms studied had failed within a year. ☊ find ☊
find sb/sth + adj./noun: We found the beds very comfortable. ☊ find ☊
find sb/sth to be/do sth: They found him to be charming. ☊ find ☊
find sth/sb: scientists trying to find a cure for cancer ☊ find ☊
I'm having trouble finding anything new to say on this subject. ☊ find ☊
Have they found anyone to replace her yet? ☊ find ☊
find sth for sb: Can you find a hotel for me? ☊ find ☊
find sth for sb: Can you find my bag for me? ☊ find ☊
find sb/sth: I wanted to talk to him but he was nowhere to be found. ☊ find ☊
We've found a great new restaurant near the office. ☊ find ☊
She'd been seeing the boy for a while, but didn't want her parents to find out. ☊ find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb) ☊
find what, when, etc...: Can you find out what time the meeting starts? ☊ find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb) ☊
find that...: We found out later that we had been at the same school. ☊ find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb) ☊
a fine thread ☊ fine ☊
I hope it stays fine for the picnic. ☊ fine ☊
She has inherited her mother's fine features (= a small nose, mouth, etc.). ☊ fine ☊
'I'll leave this here, OK?' 'Fine.' ☊ fine ☊
'Bob wants to know if he can come too.''That's fine by me.' ☊ fine ☊
You go on without me. I'll be fine. ☊ fine ☊
'Can I get you another drink?' 'No, thanks. I'm fine.' ☊ fine ☊
This is a fine (= terrible) mess we're in! ☊ fine ☊
You're a fine one to talk! (= you are not in a position to criticize, give advice, etc.) ☊ fine ☊
'How are you?' 'Fine, thanks.' ☊ fine ☊
I was feeling fine when I got up this morning. ☊ fine ☊
'How's your throat?' 'It's fine as long as I don't cough.' ☊ fine ☊
She's a fine actor and an even finer dancer. ☊ fine ☊
people who enjoy the finer things in life (= for example art, good food, etc.) ☊ fine ☊
He tried to appeal to their finer feelings (= feelings of duty, love, etc.). ☊ fine ☊
It was his finest hour (= most successful period) as manager of the England team. ☊ fine ☊
She has already paid over $2 000 in fines. ☊ fine ☊
finely chopped herbs ☊ finely ☊
a finely furnished room ☊ finely ☊
The match was finely balanced throughout. ☊ finely ☊
finish (sth): Haven't you finished your homework yet? ☊ finish ☊
I thought you'd never finish! ☊ finish ☊
I'll just finish the chapter then I'll come. ☊ finish ☊
a beautifully finished piece of furniture ☊ finish ☊
He put the finishing touches to his painting (= did the things that made it complete). ☊ finish ☊
finish doing sth: Be quiet! He hasn't finished speaking. ☊ finish ☊
finish with sth: The symphony finishes with a flourish. ☊ finish ☊
finish sth: A cup of coffee finished the meal perfectly. ☊ finish ☊
+ adv./prep.: He finished 12 seconds outside the world record. ☊ finish ☊
I need about an hour to finish off this report. ☊ finish sth off ☊
They finished off the show with one of their most famous songs. ☊ finish sth off ☊
a dramatic finish to the race ☊ finish ☊
It was a close finish, as they had predicted. ☊ finish ☊
They won in the end but it was a tight finish. ☊ finish ☊
I want to see the job through to the finish. ☊ finish ☊
to apply extra coats of finish ☊ finish ☊
a gloss/matt finish ☊ finish ☊
furniture available in a range of finishes ☊ finish ☊
I won't be finished for another hour. ☊ finished ☊
finished with sb/sth: I'm not finished with you yet. ☊ finished ☊
If the newspapers find out, he's finished in politics. ☊ finished ☊
Their marriage was finished. ☊ finished ☊
Their vehicle came under fire (= was being shot at). ☊ fire ☊
He ordered his men to hold their fire (= not to shoot). ☊ fire ☊
A young girl was in the line of fire (= between the person shooting and what he/she was shooting at). ☊ fire ☊
I'll give you covering fire while you try to escape. ☊ fire ☊
Shall I put the fire on? ☊ fire ☊
The warehouse has been badly damaged by fire. ☊ fire ☊
Several youths had set fire to the police car (= had made it start burning). ☊ fire ☊
A small fire had started in the kitchen. ☊ fire ☊
Fires were breaking out everywhere. ☊ fire ☊
We had to fire him for dishonesty. ☊ fire ☊
She got fired from her first job. ☊ fire ☊
The officer ordered his men to fire. ☊ fire ☊
fire sth: They ran away as soon as the first shot was fired. ☊ fire ☊
fire (sth) (into sth): He fired the gun into the air. ☊ fire ☊
fire sth: A starter's pistol fires only blanks. ☊ fire ☊
It was good to feel the firm ground underfoot after hours of trudging through flooded fields. ☊ firm ☊
Bake the cakes until they are firm to the touch. ☊ firm ☊
a firm believer in socialism ☊ firm ☊
a firm agreement/date/decision/offer/promise ☊ firm ☊
We have no firm evidence to support the case. ☊ firm ☊
They remained firm friends. ☊ firm ☊
No building can stand without firm foundations, and neither can a marriage. ☊ firm ☊
'No,' she repeated, her voice firmer this time. ☊ firm ☊
It was the first time they had ever met. ☊ first ☊
I didn't take the first bus. ☊ first ☊
students in their first year at college ☊ first ☊
She resolved to do it at the first (= earliest) opportunity. ☊ first ☊
His second book is better than his first. ☊ first ☊
'Do you want a drink?' 'I'll finish my work first.' ☊ first ☊
This method has two advantages: first it is cheaper and second it is quicker. ☊ first ☊
First of all, let me ask you something. ☊ first of all ☊
I didn't like the job much at first. ☊ at first ☊
At first I thought he was shy, but then I discovered he was just not interested in other people. ☊ at first ☊
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. ☊ at first ☊
I was the first in my family to go to college. ☊ first ☊
They caught several fish. ☊ fish ☊
shoals (= groups) of fish ☊ fish ☊
There are about 30 000 species of fish in the world. ☊ fish ☊
In the pool she could see little silvery fish darting around. ☊ fish ☊
frozen/smoked/fresh fish ☊ fish ☊
The trawler was fishing off the coast of Iceland. ☊ fish ☊
fish for sth: You can fish for trout in this stream. ☊ fish ☊
They often go fishing. ☊ fishing ☊
Something doesn't quite fit here. ☊ fit ☊
fit into sth: His pictures don't fit into any category. ☊ fit ☊
fit sth: The facts certainly fit your theory. ☊ fit ☊
The punishment ought to fit the crime. ☊ fit ☊
fit sth to sth: We should fit the punishment to the crime. ☊ fit ☊
fit sth + adv./prep.: They fitted a smoke alarm to the ceiling. ☊ fit ☊
fit sth with sth: The rooms were all fitted with smoke alarms. ☊ fit ☊
How do these two parts fit together? ☊ fit ☊
I tried the dress on but it didn't fit. ☊ fit ☊
That jacket fits well. ☊ fit ☊
fit sb/sth: I can't find clothes to fit me. ☊ fit ☊
The key doesn't fit the lock. ☊ fit ☊
I'd like to have a desk in the room but it won't fit. ☊ fit ☊
I'll try and fit you in after lunch. ☊ fit sb/sth in, fit sb/sth in/into sth ☊
We can't fit in any more chairs. ☊ fit sb/sth in, fit sb/sth in/into sth ☊
He's never done this type of work before; I'm not sure how he'll fit in with the other people. ☊ fit in (with sb/sth) ☊
Do these plans fit in with your arrangements? ☊ fit in (with sb/sth) ☊
fit for sb/sth: The food was not fit for human consumption. ☊ fit ☊
It was a meal fit for a king (= of very good quality). ☊ fit ☊
The children seem to think I'm only fit for cooking and washing! ☊ fit ☊
fit to do sth: Your car isn't fit to be on the road! ☊ fit ☊
He's so angry he's in no fit state to see anyone. ☊ fit ☊
This is not a fit place for you to live. ☊ fit ☊
Top athletes have to be very fit. ☊ fit ☊
fit (to do sth): He won't be fit to play in the match on Saturday. ☊ fit ☊
She tries to keep fit by jogging every day. ☊ fit ☊
I feel really fighting fit (= very healthy and full of energy). ☊ fit ☊
The government aims to make British industry leaner and fitter (= employing fewer people and with lower costs). ☊ fit ☊
Give me five! ☊ give sb five ☊
The car won't start—can you fix it? ☊ fix ☊
Has the date of the next meeting been fixed? ☊ fix ☊
They fixed the rent at £100 a week. ☊ fix ☊
Their prices are fixed until the end of the year (= will not change before then). ☊ fix ☊
to fix a shelf to the wall ☊ fix ☊
The money has been invested for a fixed period. ☊ fixed ☊
the tiny yellow flame of a match ☊ flame ☊
the flashing blue lights of a police car ☊ flash ☊
I'll need flash for this shot. ☊ flash ☊
flat shoes (= with no heels or very low ones) ☊ flat ☊
The sails hung limply in the flat calm (= conditions at sea when there is no wind and the water is completely level). ☊ flat ☊
He reached a flatter section of land near the river. ☊ flat ☊
Do you live in a flat or a house? ☊ flat ☊
They're renting a furnished flat on the third floor. ☊ flat ☊
a ground-floor flat ☊ flat ☊
a new block of flats ☊ flat ☊
Many large old houses have been converted into flats. ☊ flat ☊
Children from the flats (= the block of flats) across the street were playing outside. ☊ flat ☊
The tomatoes give extra flavour to the sauce. ☊ flavour ☊
It is stronger in flavour than other Dutch cheeses. ☊ flavour ☊
Foreign visitors help to give a truly international flavour to the occasion. ☊ flavour ☊
The trap had cut deeply into the rabbit's flesh. ☊ flesh ☊
Tigers are flesh-eating animals. ☊ flesh ☊
the smell of rotting flesh ☊ flesh ☊
a smooth/comfortable/bumpy flight ☊ flight ☊
A group of swans floated by. ☊ float ☊
The child was in floods of tears (= crying a lot). ☊ flood ☊
Police have issued flood warnings for Nevada. ☊ flood ☊
The river is in flood (= has more water in it than normal and has caused a flood). ☊ flood ☊
be flooded with sth: The room was flooded with evening light. ☊ flood ☊
Memories of her childhood came flooding back. ☊ flood ☊
Telephone calls came flooding in from all over the country. ☊ flood ☊
Her office is on the second floor. ☊ floor ☊
There is a lift to all floors. ☊ floor ☊
Their house is on three floors (= it has three floors). ☊ floor ☊
The alterations should give us extra floor space. ☊ floor ☊
the flow of goods and services to remote areas ☊ flow ☊
to encourage the free flow of information ☊ flow ☊
She tried to stop the flow of blood from the wound. ☊ flow ☊
to improve traffic flow (= make it move faster) ☊ flow ☊
a steady flow of traffic through the city ☊ flow ☊
This can prevent air from flowing freely to the lungs. ☊ flow ☊
They examined the way in which information flowed between the firm's 300 employees. ☊ flow ☊
The plant has a beautiful bright red flower. ☊ flower ☊
The roses are in flower early this year. ☊ flower ☊
The crocuses are late coming into flower. ☊ flower ☊
a garden full of flowers ☊ flower ☊
a flower garden/show ☊ flower ☊
I picked some flowers. ☊ flower ☊
a bunch of flowers ☊ flower ☊
a flower arrangement ☊ flower ☊
Doesn't time fly? ☊ fly ☊
She gasped and her hand flew to her mouth. ☊ fly ☊
They were on a plane flying from London to New York. ☊ fly ☊
fly (from...) (to...): I'm flying to Hong Kong tomorrow. ☊ fly ☊
a pilot trained to fly large passenger planes ☊ fly ☊
He's learning to fly. ☊ fly ☊
flying lessons ☊ flying ☊
focus on sb/sth: Let your eyes focus on objects that are further away from you. ☊ focus ☊
I quickly focused the camera on the children. ☊ focus ☊
It was the main focus of attention at the meeting. ☊ focus ☊
focus for sth: His comments provided a focus for debate. ☊ focus ☊
In today's lecture the focus will be on tax structures within the European Union. ☊ focus ☊
The incident brought the problem of violence in schools into sharp focus. ☊ focus ☊
The children's faces are badly out of focus (= not clearly shown) in the photograph. ☊ focus ☊
The binoculars were not in focus (= were not showing things clearly). ☊ focus ☊
fold (away/up): The table folds up when not in use. ☊ fold ☊
follow (sb): Sorry, I don't follow. ☊ follow ☊
Sorry, I don't follow you. ☊ follow ☊
follow sth: The plot is almost impossible to follow. ☊ follow ☊
They followed the teachings of Buddha. ☊ follow ☊
He always followed the latest fashions (= dressed in fashionable clothes). ☊ follow ☊
I don't want you to follow my example and rush into marriage. ☊ follow ☊
Why didn't you follow my advice? ☊ follow ☊
Follow this road until you get to the school, then turn left. ☊ follow ☊
The lane follows the edge of a wood for about a mile. ☊ follow ☊
The main course was followed by fresh fruit. ☊ follow ☊
follow (from sth): I don't see how that follows from what you've just said. ☊ follow ☊
I remember little of the days that followed the accident. ☊ follow ☊
A period of unrest followed the president's resignation. ☊ follow ☊
follow sth up with sth: They follow up their March show with four UK dates next month. ☊ follow ☊
Follow me please. I'll show you the way. ☊ follow ☊
Wherever she led, they followed. ☊ follow ☊
You should follow up your phone call with an email or a letter. ☊ follow sth up ☊
They arrived on Monday evening and we got there the following day. ☊ following ☊
Answer the following questions. ☊ following ☊
The following have been chosen to take part: Watts, Hodges and Lennox. ☊ following ☊
a can of dog food (= for a dog to eat) ☊ food ☊
He's off his food (= he does not want to eat anything). ☊ food ☊
I've been on my feet (= standing or walking around) all day. ☊ foot ☊
walking around the house in bare feet (= not wearing shoes or socks) ☊ foot ☊
a foot pump (= operated using your foot, not your hand) ☊ foot ☊
a foot passenger (= one who travels on a ferry without a car) ☊ foot ☊
to play football ☊ football ☊
There's a letter for you. ☊ for ☊
It's a book for children. ☊ for ☊
We got a new table for the dining room. ☊ for ☊
This is the place for me (= I like it very much). ☊ for ☊
What can I do for you (= how can I help you)? ☊ for ☊
Can you translate this letter for me? ☊ for ☊
I took her classes for her while she was sick. ☊ for ☊
soldiers fighting for their country ☊ for ☊
They are anxious for her safety. ☊ for ☊
Fortunately for us, the weather changed. ☊ for ☊
She's working for IBM. ☊ for ☊
Shaking your head for 'No' is not universal. ☊ for ☊
Are you for or against the proposal? ☊ for ☊
They voted for independence in a referendum. ☊ for ☊
There's a strong case for postponing the exam. ☊ for ☊
I'm all for people having fun. ☊ for ☊
Are you learning English for pleasure or for your work? ☊ for ☊
What did you do that for (= Why did you do that)? ☊ for ☊
The town is famous for its cathedral. ☊ for ☊
She gave me a watch for my birthday. ☊ for ☊
He got an award for bravery. ☊ for ☊
I couldn't speak for laughing. ☊ for ☊
He didn't answer for fear of hurting her. ☊ for ☊
For more information, call this number. ☊ for ☊
There were over fifty applicants for the job. ☊ for ☊
Copies are available for two dollars each. ☊ for ☊
I'll swap these two bottles for that one. ☊ for ☊
The weather was warm for the time of year. ☊ for ☊
He's not bad for a beginner. ☊ for ☊
Is this the bus for Chicago? ☊ for ☊
She knew she was destined for a great future. ☊ for ☊
an appointment for May 12 ☊ for ☊
There's no need for you to go. ☊ for ☊
The box is too heavy for me to lift. ☊ for ☊
Is it clear enough for you to read? ☊ for ☊
a peace-keeping force ☊ force ☊
A large proportion of the labour force (= all the people who work in a particular company, area, etc.) is unskilled. ☊ force ☊
The expansion of higher education should be a powerful force for change. ☊ force ☊
They realized the force of her argument. ☊ force ☊
She hits the ball with amazing force for someone so small. ☊ force ☊
The release of the hostages could not be achieved without the use of force. ☊ force ☊
We will achieve much more by persuasion than by brute force. ☊ force ☊
plans to seize power by force of arms (= by military force) ☊ force ☊
force sth: to force a lock/window/door (= to break it open using force) ☊ force ☊
force sth + adv./prep.: She forced her way through the crowd of reporters. ☊ force ☊
force sb into doing sth: The President was forced into resigning. ☊ force ☊
force sb/yourself to do sth: The President was forced to resign. ☊ force ☊
She forced herself to be polite to them. ☊ force ☊
force sb into sth: Ill health forced him into early retirement. ☊ force ☊
force sb: He didn't force me—I wanted to go. ☊ force ☊
force yourself: 'I shouldn't really have any more.' 'Go on—force yourself!' ☊ force ☊
It is difficult to make long-term forecasts for a fast-growing industry. ☊ forecast ☊
The forecast said there would be sunny intervals and showers. ☊ forecast ☊
forecast sth: Experts are forecasting a recovery in the economy. ☊ forecast ☊
Snow is forecast for tomorrow. ☊ forecast ☊
It is difficult to forecast the demand for the new train service. ☊ forecast ☊
forecast how, what, etc...: It is difficult to forecast how the markets will react. ☊ forecast ☊
a foreign correspondent (= one who reports on foreign countries in newspapers or on television) ☊ foreign ☊
After her death, their lives changed forever. ☊ forever ☊
Just keep telling yourself that it won't last forever. ☊ forever ☊
Could you possibly forget about work for five minutes? ☊ forget ☊
forget (about sth): 'Why weren't you at the meeting?' 'Sorry—I forgot.' ☊ forget ☊
I forgot to ask him for his address. ☊ forget ☊
forget sth/sb: I forgot my purse (= I did not remember to bring it). ☊ forget ☊
'Hey, don't forget me!' (= don't leave without me) ☊ forget ☊
Aren't you forgetting something? (= I think you have forgotten to do sth) ☊ forget ☊
forget (about sth): I'd completely forgotten about the money he owed me. ☊ forget ☊
Before I forget, there was a call from Italy for you. ☊ forget ☊
forget sth: I never forget a face. ☊ forget ☊
forget (that)...: She keeps forgetting (that) I'm not a child any more. ☊ forget ☊
forget where, how, etc...: I've forgotten where they live exactly. ☊ forget ☊
I forget how much they paid for it. ☊ forget ☊
forget (sb) doing sth: I'll never forget hearing this piece of music for the first time. ☊ forget ☊
it is forgotten that...: It should not be forgotten that people used to get much more exercise. ☊ forget ☊
forgive sb/yourself (for sth/for doing sth): I'll never forgive her for what she did. ☊ forgive ☊
I'd never forgive myself if she heard the truth from someone else. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive (sth): I can't forgive that type of behaviour. ☊ forgive ☊
We all have to learn to forgive. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive sb sth: She'd forgive him anything. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive me: Forgive me, but I don't see that any of this concerns me. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive me for doing sth: Forgive me for interrupting, but I really don't agree with that. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive my ...: Forgive my ignorance, but what exactly does the company do? ☊ forgive ☊
forgive my doing sth: Forgive my interrupting but I really don't agree with that. ☊ forgive ☊
They made out a shadowy form in front of them. ☊ form ☊
I filled in/out a form on their website. ☊ form ☊
to complete a form ☊ form ☊
a booking form ☊ form ☊
a reservation form ☊ form ☊
Help in the form of money will be very welcome. ☊ 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 ☊
one of the most common forms of cancer ☊ form ☊
They hope to form the new government. ☊ form ☊
Games can help children learn to form letters. ☊ form ☊
form sth into sth: Form the dough into balls with your hands. ☊ form ☊
First get students to form groups of four. ☊ form ☊
Flowers appeared, but fruits failed to form. ☊ form ☊
A plan formed in my head. ☊ form ☊
form sth: I formed many close friendships at college. ☊ form ☊
I didn't see enough of the play to form an opinion about it. ☊ form ☊
She has a very formal manner, which can seem unfriendly. ☊ formal ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
This beautiful old building has been restored to its former glory. ☊ former ☊
The former option would be much more sensible. ☊ former ☊
He had to choose between giving up his job and giving up his principles. He chose the former. ☊ former ☊
CO is the formula for carbon monoxide. ☊ formula ☊
They're trying to work out a peace formula acceptable to both sides in the dispute. ☊ formula ☊
All the patients were interviewed according to a standard formula. ☊ formula ☊
formula for sth/for doing sth: There's no magic formula for a perfect marriage. ☊ formula ☊
the secret formula for the blending of the whisky ☊ formula ☊
A car like that costs a small fortune. ☊ fortune ☊
You don't have to spend a fortune to give your family tasty, healthy meals. ☊ fortune ☊
She leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek. ☊ forward ☊
They ran forward to welcome her. ☊ forward ☊
We consider this agreement to be an important step forward. ☊ forward ☊
We are not getting any further forward with the discussion. ☊ forward ☊
The project will go forward (= continue) as planned. ☊ forward ☊
Looking forward, we hope to expand our operations in several of our overseas branches. ☊ forward ☊
It was decided to bring the meeting forward two weeks. ☊ forward ☊
a forward pass (= in a sports game) ☊ forward ☊
Respect and friendship provide a solid foundation for marriage. ☊ foundation ☊
The rumour is totally without foundation (= not based on any facts). ☊ foundation ☊
These stories have no foundation (= are not based on any facts). ☊ foundation ☊
She used the money to go towards the foundation of a special research group. ☊ foundation ☊
The bed frame is made of pine. ☊ frame ☊
aluminium window frames ☊ frame ☊
Keep Friday night free for my party. ☊ free ☊
What do you like to do in your free time (= when you are not working)? ☊ free ☊
They had to be cut free from their car after the accident. ☊ free ☊
free from difficulty/doubt/fear ☊ free ☊
free from artificial colours and flavourings ☊ free ☊
It was several weeks before he was completely free of pain. ☊ free ☊
virtually fat-free yogurt ☊ free ☊
a trouble-free life ☊ free ☊
Ensure there is a free flow of air around the machine. ☊ free ☊
Admission is free. ☊ free ☊
We're offering a fabulous free gift with each copy you buy. ☊ free ☊
You can't expect people to work for free (= without payment). ☊ free ☊
He walked out of jail a free man. ☊ free ☊
I have no ambitions other than to have a happy life and be free. ☊ free ☊
Students have a free choice of courses in their final year. ☊ free ☊
'Can I use the phone?' 'Please, feel free (= of course you can use it).' ☊ free ☊
A true democracy complete with free speech and a free press was called for. ☊ free ☊
They gave me free access to all the files. ☊ free ☊
These exercises help free the body of tension. ☊ free ☊
The police are determined to free the town of violent crime. ☊ free ☊
The centre aims to free young people from dependency on drugs. ☊ free ☊
Three people were freed from the wreckage. ☊ free ☊
She struggled to free herself. ☊ free ☊
A good kick finally freed the door. ☊ free ☊
He managed to free his arms from their bonds. ☊ free ☊
By the end of May nearly 100 of an estimated 2 000 political prisoners had been freed. ☊ free ☊
The hijackers agreed to free a further ten hostages. ☊ free ☊
The starting point for emancipation was the freeing of children of slaves born after a certain date. ☊ free ☊
The wagon broke free from the train. ☊ free ☊
freedom of speech/thought/expression/worship ☊ freedom ☊
a threat to press/academic, etc. freedom ☊ freedom ☊
freedom (of sth): freedom of action/choice ☊ freedom ☊
Thanks to the automobile, Americans soon had a freedom of movement previously unknown. ☊ freedom ☊
freedom (to do sth): complete freedom to do as you wish ☊ freedom ☊
These proposals would give health authorities greater freedom in deciding how to spend their money. ☊ freedom ☊
freedom from fear/pain/hunger, etc. ☊ freedom ☊
the country's first freely elected president ☊ freely ☊
the right to worship freely ☊ freely ☊
Prices are higher than they would be if market forces were allowed to operate freely. ☊ freely ☊
Traffic is now moving more freely following an earlier accident. ☊ freely ☊
The book is now freely available in the shops (= it is not difficult to get a copy). ☊ freely ☊
Once into the open street they could breathe more freely. ☊ freely ☊
Both players freely acknowledge that money was a major incentive. ☊ freely ☊
For the first time he was able to speak freely without the fear of reprisals against his family. ☊ freely ☊
Millions of people gave freely in response to the appeal for the victims of the earthquake. ☊ freely ☊
She has always given freely of her time. ☊ freely ☊
Can you freeze this cake? ☊ freeze ☊
These meals are ideal for home freezing. ☊ freeze ☊
Some fruits freeze better than others. ☊ freeze ☊
freeze (up): The pipes have frozen, so we've got no water. ☊ freeze ☊
freeze sth (up): Ten degrees of frost had frozen the lock on the car. ☊ freeze ☊
freeze sth: The cold weather had frozen the ground. ☊ freeze ☊
Her calls became less frequent. ☊ frequent ☊
less frequented roads ☊ frequent ☊
Buses run frequently between the city and the airport. ☊ frequently ☊
some of the most frequently asked questions about the Internet ☊ frequently ☊
Regular facials help to keep the skin looking clean and fresh. ☊ fresh ☊
The yellow paint makes the kitchen look much fresher. ☊ fresh ☊
The winds are likely to get fresher towards the end of the day. ☊ fresh ☊
Let's go and get some fresh air (= go outside where the air is cooler). ☊ fresh ☊
Her hair smelled fresh and newly washed. ☊ fresh ☊
The government is said to be taking a fresh look at the matter. ☊ fresh ☊
They will lose no time in holding fresh elections. ☊ fresh ☊
Could we order some fresh coffee? ☊ fresh ☊
This is the opportunity he needs to make a fresh start (= to try sth new after not being successful at sth else). ☊ fresh ☊
fresh bread/flowers ☊ fresh ☊
Is he a friend of yours? ☊ friend ☊
a childhood/family/lifelong friend ☊ friend ☊
I heard about it through a friend of a friend. ☊ friend ☊
They had a quarrel, but they're friends again now. ☊ be/make friends (with sb) ☊
Simon finds it hard to make friends with other children. ☊ be/make friends (with sb) ☊
a small hotel with a friendly atmosphere ☊ friendly ☊
We soon became friendly with the couple next door. ☊ friendly ☊
We were not on the friendliest of terms (= we were not friendly at all). ☊ friendly ☊
This software is much friendlier than the previous version. ☊ friendly ☊
friendships formed while she was at college ☊ friendship ☊
a conference to promote international friendship ☊ friendship ☊
He threatened the intruders with a gun and frightened them off. ☊ frighten sb/sth away/off, frighten sb/sth away from sth ☊
frightened for sb: I'm frightened for him (= that he will be hurt, etc.). ☊ frightened ☊
I'd never do that. I'd be frightened to death. ☊ frightened ☊
She began to walk away from him. ☊ from ☊
information from witnesses ☊ from ☊
You can see the island from here. ☊ from ☊
From a financial point of view the project was a disaster. ☊ from ☊
Conditions vary from school to school. ☊ from ☊
Things have gone from bad to worse. ☊ from ☊
You need a break from routine. ☊ from ☊
She saved him from drowning. ☊ from ☊
You can tell a lot about a person from their handwriting. ☊ from ☊
I can't tell one twin from the other. ☊ from ☊
She never spoke to him again from that day on. ☊ from... on ☊
The front of the building was covered with ivy. ☊ front ☊
The front of the car was badly damaged. ☊ front ☊
The teacher made me move my seat to the front of the classroom. ☊ front ☊
Their house is the one with the big garden in front. ☊ in front ☊
The blue team is currently in front with a lead of six points. ☊ in front ☊
We had seats in the front row. ☊ front ☊
Let's go through to the front room (= the main room in a house where people sit and entertain guests). ☊ front ☊
a front-seat passenger ☊ front ☊
I'm absolutely frozen! ☊ frozen ☊
fruit juice ☊ fruit ☊
the smell of bacon frying ☊ fry ☊
Domestic fuel bills are set to rise again in the autumn. ☊ fuel ☊
Her life was too full to find time for hobbies. ☊ full ☊
Many people don't use their computers to their full potential. ☊ full ☊
Students should take full advantage of the university's facilities. ☊ full ☊
I still don't think we've heard the full story. ☊ full ☊
A full refund will be given if the item is faulty. ☊ full ☊
They sell a full range of hair and beauty products. ☊ full ☊
No more for me, thanks—I'm full up. ☊ full ☊
The kids still weren't full, so I gave them an ice cream each. ☊ full ☊
You can't run on a full stomach. ☊ full ☊
The sky was full of brightly coloured fireworks. ☊ full ☊
Life is full of coincidences. ☊ full ☊
Our new brochure is crammed full of inspirational ideas. ☊ full ☊
There were cardboard boxes stuffed full of clothes. ☊ full ☊
She had fully recovered from the accident. ☊ fully ☊
I decided to learn Spanish, just for fun. ☊ fun ☊
I didn't do all that work just for the fun of it. ☊ fun ☊
It's not much fun going to a party on your own. ☊ fun ☊
Walking three miles in the pouring rain is not my idea of fun. ☊ fun ☊
We didn't mean to hurt him. It was just a bit of fun. ☊ fun ☊
It wasn't serious - it was all done in fun. ☊ fun ☊
It's cruel to make fun of people who stammer. ☊ make fun of sb/sth ☊
This game looks fun! ☊ fun ☊
There are lots of fun things for young people to do here. ☊ fun ☊
to fulfil/perform a function ☊ function ☊
This design aims for harmony of form and function. ☊ function ☊
The hall provided a venue for weddings and other functions. ☊ function ☊
I need money to be able to function as an artist. ☊ function as sb/sth ☊
The hospital is trying to raise funds for a new kidney machine. ☊ fund ☊
I'm short of funds at the moment—can I pay you back next week? ☊ fund ☊
a dance festival funded by the Arts Council ☊ fund ☊
Hard work is fundamental to success. ☊ fundamental ☊
A funny thing happened to me today. ☊ funny ☊
It's funny how things never happen the way you expect them to. ☊ funny ☊
That's funny—he was here a moment ago and now he's gone. ☊ funny ☊
The funny thing is it never happened again after that. ☊ funny ☊
I'm pleased I didn't get that job, in a funny sort of way. ☊ funny ☊
a funny story ☊ funny ☊
I was really embarrassed, but then I saw the funny side of it. ☊ funny ☊
a fur coat ☊ fur ☊
a fur farm (= where animals are bred and killed for their fur) ☊ fur ☊
garden/office, etc. furniture ☊ furniture ☊
We had walked further than I had realized. ☊ further ☊
Two miles further on we came to a small town. ☊ further ☊
Can you stand a bit further away? ☊ further ☊
Think further back into your childhood. ☊ further ☊
My life is further complicated by having to work such long hours. ☊ further ☊
Nothing could be further from the truth. ☊ further ☊
Have you any further questions? ☊ further ☊
We have decided to take no further action. ☊ further ☊
The museum is closed until further notice (= until we say that it is open again). ☊ further ☊
We need to plan for the future. ☊ future ☊
What will the cities of the future look like? ☊ future ☊
Her future is uncertain. ☊ future ☊
This deal could safeguard the futures of the 2 000 employees. ☊ future ☊
Recent events throw doubt on the president's political future. ☊ future ☊
I can't see any future in this relationship. ☊ future ☊
Please be more careful in future. ☊ in future ☊
In future, make sure the door is never left unlocked. ☊ in future ☊
The party gained over 50% of the vote. ☊ gain ☊
He has gained a reputation for unpredictable behaviour. ☊ gain ☊
gain sb sth: Her unusual talent gained her worldwide recognition. ☊ gain ☊
gain sth (by/from sth): There is nothing to be gained from delaying the decision. ☊ gain ☊
Our loss is their gain. ☊ gain ☊
a £3 000 gain from our investment ☊ gain ☊
The party had a net gain of nine seats on the local council. ☊ gain ☊
gamble sth (on sth): He's gambling his reputation on this deal. ☊ gamble ☊
They invested money in the company right at the start and the gamble paid off (= brought them success). ☊ gamble ☊
a game of cops and robbers ☊ game ☊
two games all (= both players have won two games) ☊ game ☊
the Olympic Games ☊ game ☊
card games ☊ game ☊
board games ☊ game ☊
a game of chance/skill ☊ game ☊
ball games, such as football or tennis ☊ game ☊
We're going to the ball game (= baseball game). ☊ game ☊
to play a game of chess ☊ game ☊
Let's have a game of table tennis. ☊ game ☊
They're in training for the big game. ☊ game ☊
a gap in a hedge ☊ gap ☊
Leave a gap between your car and the next. ☊ gap ☊
There should be a six-inch gap at the bottom. ☊ gap ☊
a gap in the conversation ☊ gap ☊
They met again after a gap of twenty years. ☊ gap ☊
There's a big age gap between them (= a big difference in their ages). ☊ gap ☊
the gap between rich and poor ☊ gap ☊
the gap between theory and practice ☊ gap ☊
His death left an enormous gap in my life. ☊ gap ☊
There were several gaps in my education. ☊ gap ☊
We think we've identified a gap in the market (= a business opportunity to make or sell sth that is not yet available). ☊ gap ☊
a double garage (= one for two cars) ☊ garage ☊
an underground garage (= for example under an office building) ☊ garage ☊
a garage mechanic ☊ garage ☊
children playing in the garden ☊ garden ☊
garden flowers/plants ☊ garden ☊
a rose garden (= where only roses are grown) ☊ garden ☊
Air is a mixture of gases. ☊ gas ☊
leaded/unleaded gasoline ☊ gasoline ☊
the gates of the city ☊ gate ☊
to gather wild flowers ☊ gather ☊
be gathered + adv.prep.: They were all gathered round the TV. ☊ gather ☊
A large crowd was gathered outside the studio. ☊ gather ☊
The kids were gathered together in one room. ☊ gather ☊
gather sth: People slowly gathered their belongings and left the hall. ☊ gather ☊
gather sth together/up: I waited while he gathered up his papers. ☊ gather ☊
Careless use of the clutch may damage the gears. ☊ gear ☊
a general hospital ☊ general ☊
general education ☊ general ☊
I check the bookings to get a general idea of what activities to plan. ☊ general ☊
I know how it works in general terms. ☊ general ☊
They gave a general description of the man. ☊ general ☊
This opinion is common among the general population (= ordinary people). ☊ general ☊
The general opinion is that the conference was a success. ☊ general ☊
The bad weather has been fairly general (= has affected most areas). ☊ general ☊
The plan was generally welcomed. ☊ generally ☊
He was a generally unpopular choice for captain. ☊ generally ☊
The male is generally larger with a shorter beak. ☊ generally ☊
the younger/older generation ☊ generation ☊
My generation have grown up without the experience of a world war. ☊ generation ☊
I often wonder what future generations will make of our efforts. ☊ generation ☊
a first-/second-generation American (= a person whose family has lived in America for one/two generations) ☊ generation ☊
She has inspired a whole generation of fashion school graduates. ☊ generation ☊
a generous benefactor ☊ generous ☊
generous (with sth): to be generous with your time ☊ generous ☊
to be generous in giving help ☊ generous ☊
a generous gift/offer ☊ generous ☊
It was generous of him to offer to pay for us both. ☊ generous ☊
The car has a generous amount of space. ☊ generous ☊
a generous mind ☊ generous ☊
He wrote a very generous assessment of my work. ☊ generous ☊
Please give generously. ☊ generously ☊
He lived in a gentler age than ours. ☊ gentle ☊
He looks scary but he's really a gentle giant. ☊ gentle ☊
This soap is very gentle on the hands. ☊ gentle ☊
He's no gentleman! ☊ gentleman ☊
Ladies and gentlemen! Can I have your attention, please? ☊ gentleman ☊
'You miss them, don't you?' he asked gently. ☊ gently ☊
Fake designer watches are sold at a fraction of the price of the genuine article. ☊ genuine ☊
human/physical/economic/social geography ☊ geography ☊
a geography lesson/department/teacher/textbook ☊ geography ☊
the geography of New York City ☊ geography ☊
+ adv./prep.: The bridge was destroyed so we couldn't get across the river. ☊ get ☊
He got down from the ladder. ☊ get ☊
We didn't get (= go) to bed until 3 a.m. ☊ get ☊
I'm getting off (= leaving the train) at the next station. ☊ get ☊
Where have they got to (= where are they)? ☊ get ☊
We couldn't get the piano through the door. ☊ get ☊
I can't get the lid off. ☊ get ☊
I haven't got very far with the book I'm reading. ☊ get ☊
I'll never get all this work finished. ☊ get ☊
get sb/sth to do sth: I couldn't get the car to start this morning. ☊ get ☊
You'll never get him to understand. ☊ get ☊
It's not hard to get him talking—the problem is stopping him! ☊ get ☊
to get dressed/undressed (= to put your clothes on/take your clothes off) ☊ get ☊
They plan to get married in the summer. ☊ get ☊
I wouldn't go there alone; you might get (= be) mugged. ☊ get ☊
He got his fingers caught in the door. ☊ get ☊
She soon got the children ready for school. ☊ get ☊
After a time you get to realize that these things don't matter. ☊ get ☊
He got a 'C' in Chemistry and a 'B' in English. ☊ get ☊
I have to go and get my mother from the airport (= collect her). ☊ get ☊
get sth for sb: Get a drink for John. ☊ get ☊
He gets (= earns) about $40 000 a year. ☊ get ☊
This room gets very little sunshine. ☊ get ☊
I got a shock when I saw the bill. ☊ get ☊
Did you manage to get tickets for the concert? ☊ get ☊
She opened the door wider to get a better look. ☊ get ☊
get sth for sb: Did you get a present for your mother? ☊ get ☊
Why don't you get yourself a car? ☊ get ☊
How much did you get for your car? ☊ get ☊
The class got up when the teacher came in. ☊ get up ☊
Thousands of refugees will die if these supplies don't get through to them. ☊ get through (to sb) ☊
I tried calling you several times but I couldn't get through. ☊ get through (to sb) ☊
We got through a fortune while we were in New York! ☊ get through sth ☊
We promised we'd go—we can't get out of it now. ☊ get out of sth ☊
get doing sth: I wish I could get out of going to that meeting. ☊ get out of sth ☊
I can't get out of the habit of waking at six in the morning. ☊ get out of sth ☊
I'm not getting on very fast with this job. ☊ get on with sth ☊
Get on with it! We haven't got all day. ☊ get on with sth ☊
He's getting on very well at school. ☊ get on ☊
How did you get on at the interview? ☊ get on ☊
Parents are always anxious for their children to get on. ☊ get on ☊
I don't know how he's going to get on in life. ☊ get on ☊
We can get on perfectly well without her. ☊ get on ☊
I just can't get along without a secretary. ☊ get on ☊
I can't get into these shoes—they're too small. ☊ get into sth ☊
Don't let yourself get into bad habits. ☊ get into sth ☊
You should get into the routine of saving the document you are working on every ten minutes. ☊ get into sth ☊
What time do you get into Heathrow? ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
The Republican candidate stands a good chance of getting in. ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
She first got into Parliament (= became an MP) in 2005. ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
She's got into Durham to study law. ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
He was lucky to get away with only a fine. ☊ get away with sth ☊
Don't be tempted to cheat—you'll never get away with it. ☊ get away with sth ☊
get doing sth: Nobody gets away with insulting me like that. ☊ get away with sth ☊
We only got back from our trip yesterday. ☊ get back ☊
I never lend books—you never get them back. ☊ get sth back ☊
How does she get by on such a small salary? ☊ get by (on/in/with sth) ☊
He got into trouble with the police while he was still at school. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
Three people were rescued from a yacht which got into difficulties. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
She got herself into a real state (= became very anxious) before the interview. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
He was lucky to get off with a small fine. ☊ get off (with sth), get sb off (with sth) ☊
A good lawyer might be able to get you off. ☊ get off (with sth), get sb off (with sth) ☊
She's never really got on with her sister. ☊ get on with sb, get on (together) ☊
We get along just fine together. ☊ get on with sb, get on (together) ☊
She can't get over her shyness. ☊ get over sth ☊
I think the problem can be got over without too much difficulty. ☊ get over sth ☊
He was disappointed at not getting the job, but he'll get over it. ☊ get over sth/sb ☊
A clever lawyer might find a way of getting round that clause. ☊ get round/around sth ☊
I meant to do the ironing but I didn't get round to it. ☊ get round/around to sth ☊
Could you get me up at 6.30 tomorrow? ☊ get up, get sb up ☊
He's a giant of a man. ☊ giant ☊
a giant crab ☊ giant ☊
a giant-size box of tissues ☊ giant ☊
a giant step towards achieving independence ☊ giant ☊
The watch was a gift from my mother. ☊ gift ☊
Thank you for your generous gift. ☊ gift ☊
a free gift for every reader ☊ gift ☊
The family made a gift of his paintings to the gallery. ☊ gift ☊
gifts of toys for the children ☊ gift ☊
gift (for sth): She has a great gift for music. ☊ gift ☊
Our youngest girl is at college. ☊ girl ☊
Alex is not interested in girls yet. ☊ girl ☊
She had given the assignment an A. ☊ give ☊
I give it ten out of ten for originality. ☊ give ☊
Give me a call tomorrow. ☊ give ☊
I'll give you a ring. ☊ give ☊
He gave a loud cry (= cried out loudly) and fell to the floor. ☊ give ☊
Her work has given pleasure to (= pleased) millions of readers. ☊ give ☊
give sb sth: He gave her a kiss (= kissed her). ☊ give ☊
I have to admit that the news gave us a shock (= shocked us). ☊ give ☊
We'll give you all the help we can (= help you in every way we can). ☊ give ☊
Go for a walk. It'll give you an appetite. ☊ give ☊
She gave a reading from her latest volume of poetry. ☊ give ☊
The President will be giving a press conference this afternoon. ☊ give ☊
give sb sth: You've given me your cold. ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb: She'd given the bug to all her colleagues. ☊ give ☊
give sb sth: The judge gave him a nine-month suspended sentence. ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb: We discussed what punishment should be given to the boys. ☊ give ☊
give sb/sth sth: I gave the matter a lot of thought. ☊ give ☊
The government has given top priority to reforming the tax system. ☊ give ☊
We need your help—please give generously. ☊ give ☊
give sb sth (for sth): How much will you give me for the car? ☊ give ☊
give sth: I'd give anything to see him again. ☊ give ☊
give sth for sth: I gave £50 for the lot. ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb: Give the letter to your mother when you've read it. ☊ give ☊
She gave her ticket to the woman at the check-in desk. ☊ give ☊
give sb sth: Give your mother the letter. ☊ give ☊
They were all given a box to carry. ☊ give ☊
give sb sth: What are you giving your father for his birthday? ☊ give ☊
She was given a huge bunch of flowers. ☊ give ☊
Did you give the waiter a tip? ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb: We don't usually give presents to people at work. ☊ give ☊
give (sth): They say it's better to give than to receive. ☊ give ☊
give sb sth: They were all thirsty so I gave them a drink. ☊ give ☊
Give me your name and address. ☊ give ☊
I was hoping you would give me a job. ☊ give ☊
He was given a new heart in a five-hour operation. ☊ give ☊
She wants a job that gives her more responsibility. ☊ give ☊
Can I give you a ride to the station? ☊ give ☊
They couldn't give me any more information. ☊ give ☊
I'll give you (= allow you to have) ten minutes to prepare your answer. ☊ give ☊
Don't give me any of that backchat (= don't be rude). ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb: He gives Italian lessons to his colleagues. ☊ give ☊
The reforms should give a better chance to the less able children. ☊ give ☊
She didn't give up work when she had the baby. ☊ give sth up ☊
give doing sth: You ought to give up smoking. ☊ give sth up ☊
The authorities have shown no signs of giving in to the kidnappers' demands. ☊ give in (to sb/sth) ☊
Could you give me back my pen? ☊ give sb back sth, give sth back (to sb) ☊
Could you give me my pen back? ☊ give sb back sth, give sth back (to sb) ☊
I picked it up and gave it back to him. ☊ give sb back sth, give sth back (to sb) ☊
Give it me back! ☊ give sb back sth, give sth back (to sb) ☊
The operation gave him back the use of his legs. ☊ give sb back sth, give sth back (to sb) ☊
Check out the prices of our pizzas—we're virtually giving them away! ☊ give sth away ☊
She gave away state secrets to the enemy. ☊ give sth/sb away ☊
It was supposed to be a surprise but the children gave the game away. ☊ give sth/sb away ☊
His voice gave him away (= showed who he really was). ☊ give sth/sb away ☊
The flowers gave off a fragrant perfume. ☊ give off sth ☊
The fire doesn't seem to be giving off much heat. ☊ give off sth ☊
They gave up without a fight. ☊ give up ☊
She doesn't give up easily. ☊ give up ☊
I give up—tell me the answer. ☊ give up ☊
'I passed the test!' 'I'm so glad (for you).' ☊ glad ☊
She was glad when the meeting was over. ☊ glad ☊
glad about sth: 'He doesn't need the pills any more.' 'I'm glad about that.' ☊ glad ☊
I'm glad to hear you're feeling better. ☊ glad ☊
glad (that)...: I'm glad (that) you're feeling better. ☊ glad ☊
He talked so much that they were really glad to see the back of him (= when he left). ☊ glad ☊
synthetic glues ☊ glue ☊
He sticks to her like glue (= never leaves her). ☊ glue ☊
Her eyes were glued to the screen (= she did not stop watching it). ☊ be glued to sth ☊
Hasn't the time gone quickly? ☊ go ☊
This clock doesn't go. ☊ go ☊
go out of sth: That colour has gone out of fashion. ☊ go ☊
to go bald/blind/mad/bankrupt, etc. ☊ go ☊
The children went wild with excitement. ☊ go ☊
'How did your interview go?' 'It went very well, thank you.' ☊ go ☊
My clothes won't all go in that one suitcase. ☊ go ☊
He tried to push his hand through the gap but it wouldn't go. ☊ go ☊
I want this memo to go to all managers. ☊ go ☊
Do you go to church (= regularly attend church services)? ☊ go ☊
They came at six and went at nine. ☊ go ☊
She has gone to China (= is now in China or is on her way there). ☊ go ☊
His dog goes everywhere with him. ☊ go ☊
The car went skidding off the road into a ditch. ☊ go ☊
She went sobbing up the stairs. ☊ go ☊
Does this jacket go with this skirt? ☊ go with sth ☊
Those colours don't really go (together). ☊ go with sth ☊
She went through the company's accounts, looking for evidence of fraud. ☊ go through sth ☊
Could we go through (= practise) Act 2 once more? ☊ go through sth ☊
Certain formalities have to be gone through before you can emigrate. ☊ go through sth ☊
She became more and more talkative as the evening went on. ☊ go on ☊
This cannot be allowed to go on. ☊ go on ☊
How much longer will this hot weather go on for? ☊ go on ☊
We can't go on like this—we seem to be always arguing. ☊ go on ☊
to go into the Army/the Church/Parliament ☊ go into sth ☊
to go into teaching ☊ go into sth ☊
Can I go back to what you said at the beginning of the meeting? ☊ go back (to sth) ☊
Once you have made this decision, there will be no going back (= you will not be able to change your mind). ☊ go back (to sth) ☊
Their family goes back to the time of the Pilgrim Fathers. ☊ go back (to sth) ☊
Go away and think about it, then let me know. ☊ go away ☊
They've gone away for a few days. ☊ go away ☊
There aren't enough chairs to go around. ☊ go around/round ☊
go doing sth: It's unprofessional to go round criticizing your colleagues. ☊ go around/round ☊
I'll go ahead and tell them you're on the way. ☊ go ahead ☊
The building of the new bridge will go ahead as planned. ☊ go ahead ☊
'May I start now?' 'Yes, go ahead.' ☊ go ahead (with sth) ☊
The government intends to go ahead with its tax cutting plans ☊ go ahead (with sth) ☊
Things will get easier as time goes by. ☊ go by ☊
That's enough for now—let's go on with it tomorrow. ☊ go on (with sth) ☊
He said nothing but just went on working. ☊ go on doing sth ☊
Tom has been going out with Lucy for six weeks. ☊ go out with sb, go out (together) ☊
She decided not to go through with (= not to have) the operation. ☊ go through with sth ☊
Proceeds from the concert will go to charity. ☊ go to sb/sth ☊
There wasn't time for breakfast, so I had to go without. ☊ go without (sth) ☊
How long can a human being go (= survive) without sleep? ☊ go without (sth) ☊
go doing sth: She went without eating for three days. ☊ go without (sth) ☊
He headed the ball into an open goal (= one that had nobody defending it). ☊ goal ☊
Who is in goal (= is the goalkeeper ) for Arsenal? ☊ goal ☊
You need to set yourself some long-term goals. ☊ goal ☊
Their goal was to eradicate malaria. ☊ goal ☊
Now is a good time to buy a house. ☊ good ☊
good for sth/to do sth: She would be good for the job. ☊ good ☊
good for sb: Can we change our meeting? Monday isn't good (= convenient) for me. ☊ good ☊
Too much sun isn't good for you. ☊ good ☊
It's probably good for you to get some criticism now and then. ☊ good ☊
Shut your mouth, if you know what's good for you (= used as a threat). ☊ good ☊
It's no good complaining—they never listen. ☊ good ☊
This book is no good to me: I need the new edition. ☊ good ☊
I don't feel too good today. ☊ good ☊
'How are you?' 'I'm good.' (= used as a general reply to a greeting) ☊ good ☊
good (about sth): I had to take a week off work but my colleagues were very good about it. ☊ good ☊
It is good practice to supply a written report to the buyer. ☊ good ☊
Giving her that money was a good thing to do. ☊ good ☊
He's very good with children. ☊ good ☊
Thank you, good question. ☊ good ☊
Did you have a good time in London? ☊ good ☊
Let's hope we have good weather tomorrow. ☊ good ☊
Your work is just not good enough. ☊ good ☊
Sorry, my English is not very good. ☊ good ☊
You'll never marry her—she's much too good for you. ☊ good ☊
I'm only telling you this for your own good. ☊ good ☊
What's the good of (= how does it help you) earning all that money if you don't have time to enjoy it? ☊ good ☊
Is religion always a force for good? ☊ good ☊
This gadget isn't much good. ☊ be no good, not be any/much good ☊
It's no good trying to talk me out of leaving. ☊ be no good, not be any/much good ☊
Was his advice ever any good? ☊ be no good, not be any/much good ☊
His latest film isn't much good. ☊ be no good, not be any/much good ☊
Do you think these latest changes will do any good? ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
Don't you think talking to her would do some good? ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
I'm sure a few days off would do you a power of good (= improve your health). ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
She didn't even say goodbye to her mother . ☊ goodbye ☊
Say goodbye to Mary for me. ☊ goodbye ☊
Kiss me goodbye! ☊ goodbye ☊
Take out our service contract and say goodbye to costly repair bills. ☊ goodbye ☊
leather/cotton/paper goods ☊ goods ☊
perishable/durable goods ☊ goods ☊
increased tax on goods and services ☊ goods ☊
The plastic bag contained all his worldly goods (= everything he owned). ☊ goods ☊
He accused the opposition party of being unfit to govern. ☊ govern ☊
The Democrats are now in government in the US. ☊ government ☊
the former governor of the colony ☊ governor ☊
a provincial governor ☊ governor ☊
the governor of Arizona ☊ governor ☊
the Arizona governor ☊ governor ☊
Governor Bev Perdue ☊ governor ☊
a school governor ☊ governor ☊
the board of governors of the college ☊ governor ☊
a prison governor ☊ governor ☊
the governor of the Bank of England ☊ governor ☊
I can't decide. I'll have to ask the governor (= the man in charge, who employs sb). ☊ governor ☊
He grabbed hold of me and wouldn't let go. ☊ grab ☊
He grabbed her around the throat and squeezed. ☊ grab ☊
Don't grab—there's plenty for everyone. ☊ grab ☊
grab for sth: Kate grabbed for the robber's gun. ☊ grab ☊
Grab a seat, I won't keep you a moment. ☊ grab ☊
By the time we arrived, someone had grabbed all the good seats. ☊ grab ☊
70% of pupils got Grade C or above. ☊ grade ☊
grade sth/sb from... to...: Eggs are graded from small to extra large. ☊ grade ☊
Responses were graded from 1 (very satisfied) to 5 (not at all satisfied). ☊ grade ☊
Recovery from the disease is very gradual. ☊ gradual ☊
The weather gradually improved. ☊ gradually ☊
Women have gradually become more involved in the decision-making process. ☊ gradually ☊
It's not a very grand house. ☊ grand ☊
a grand design/plan/strategy ☊ grand ☊
New Yorkers built their city on a grand scale. ☊ grand ☊
The children are staying with their grandparents. ☊ grandparent ☊
The bank finally granted me a £500 loan. ☊ grant ☊
grant sth to sb/sth: The bank finally granted a £500 loan to me. ☊ grant ☊
These lands had been granted to the family in perpetuity. ☊ grant ☊
Her husband was always there and she just took him for granted. ☊ take sb/sth for granted ☊
student grants (= to pay for their education) ☊ grant ☊
He has been awarded a research grant. ☊ grant ☊
The dry grass caught fire. ☊ grass ☊
grateful (to sb) (for sth): I am extremely grateful to all the teachers for their help. ☊ grateful ☊
We would be grateful for any information you can give us. ☊ grateful ☊
grateful (that...): He was grateful that she didn't tell his parents about the incident. ☊ grateful ☊
Grateful thanks are due to the following people for their help... ☊ grateful ☊
Kate gave him a grateful smile. ☊ grateful ☊
I would be grateful if you could send the completed form back as soon as possible. ☊ grateful ☊
There were flowers on the grave. ☊ grave ☊
The consequences will be very grave if nothing is done. ☊ grave ☊
I feel great today. ☊ great ☊
I don't feel too great. ☊ great ☊
We can make this country great again. ☊ great ☊
The great thing is to get it done quickly. ☊ great ☊
One great advantage of this metal is that it doesn't rust. ☊ great ☊
We had a great time in Madrid. ☊ great ☊
Oh great, they left without us. ☊ great ☊
You've been a great help, I must say (= no help at all). ☊ great ☊
Sherlock Holmes, the great detective ☊ great ☊
The concert had been a great success. ☊ great ☊
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you here today. ☊ great ☊
We are all to a great extent the products of our culture. ☊ great ☊
The reports were greatly exaggerated. ☊ greatly ☊
Try to adopt a greener lifestyle. ☊ green ☊
Wait for the light to turn green (= on traffic lights). ☊ green ☊
the green of the countryside in spring ☊ green ☊
The room was decorated in a combination of greens and blues. ☊ green ☊
wisps of grey smoke ☊ grey ☊
You have no grounds for complaint. ☊ ground ☊
The case was dismissed on the grounds that there was not enough evidence. ☊ ground ☊
He retired from the job on health grounds. ☊ ground ☊
Employers cannot discriminate on grounds of age. ☊ ground ☊
We had to go over the same ground (= talk about the same things again) in class the next day. ☊ ground ☊
You're on dangerous ground (= talking about ideas that are likely to offend sb or make people angry) if you criticize his family. ☊ ground ☊
I thought I was on safe ground (= talking about a suitable subject) discussing music with her. ☊ ground ☊
He was back on familiar ground, dealing with the customers. ☊ ground ☊
They are fighting the Conservatives on their own ground. ☊ ground ☊
The kids were playing on waste ground behind the school. ☊ ground ☊
ancient burial grounds ☊ ground ☊
ground forces (= soldiers that fight on land, not in the air or at sea) ☊ ground ☊
Houses and a luxury tourist hotel were burned to the ground (= completely destroyed, so that there is nothing left). ☊ ground ☊
a group of girls/trees/houses ☊ group ☊
A group of us is/are going to the theatre this evening. ☊ group ☊
Students stood around in groups waiting for their results. ☊ group ☊
The residents formed a community action group. ☊ group ☊
English is a member of the Germanic group of languages ☊ group ☊
The proportion of single parent families varies between different income groups. ☊ group ☊
a minority group ☊ group ☊
ethnic groups ☊ group ☊
a group activity (= done by a number of people working together) ☊ group ☊
She asked her students to get into groups of four. ☊ group ☊
to work in groups ☊ group ☊
As time went on he grew more and more impatient. ☊ grow ☊
I've decided to let my hair grow. ☊ grow ☊
I didn't recognize him—he's grown a beard. ☊ grow ☊
The region is too dry for plants to grow. ☊ grow ☊
These roses grow to a height of 6 feet. ☊ grow ☊
grow sth: I didn't know they grew rice in France. ☊ grow ☊
I grew all these flowers from one packet of seeds. ☊ grow ☊
The puppies grow quickly during the first six months. ☊ grow ☊
The performance improved as their confidence grew. ☊ grow ☊
She grew up in Boston (= lived there as a child). ☊ grow up ☊
Their children have all grown up and left home now. ☊ grow up ☊
Why don't you grow up? ☊ grow up ☊
Lack of water will stunt the plant's growth. ☊ growth ☊
growth hormones (= designed to make sb/sth grow faster) ☊ growth ☊
the rapid growth in violent crime ☊ growth ☊
He gave me a guarantee that it would never happen again. ☊ guarantee ☊
They are demanding certain guarantees before they sign the treaty. ☊ guarantee ☊
The watch is still under guarantee. ☊ guarantee ☊
a money-back guarantee ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee (of sth): Career success is no guarantee of happiness. ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee (that...): There's no guarantee that she'll come (= she may not come). ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee (that)...: We cannot guarantee (that) our flights will never be delayed. ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee to do sth: We guarantee to deliver your goods within a week. ☊ guarantee ☊
This iron is guaranteed for a year against faulty workmanship. ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee sb sth: These days getting a degree doesn't guarantee you a job. ☊ guarantee ☊
The prisoner slipped past the guards on the gate and escaped. ☊ guard ☊
The escaped prisoner was brought back under armed guard. ☊ guard ☊
The dog was guarding its owner's luggage. ☊ guard ☊
You can't get in; the whole place is guarded. ☊ guard ☊
I don't really know. I'm just guessing. ☊ guess ☊
guess (that)...: I'd guess that she's about 30. ☊ guess ☊
guess what, where, etc...: You'll never guess what she told me. ☊ guess ☊
guess (that)...: You would never guess (that) she had problems. She's always so cheerful. ☊ guess ☊
'He didn't see me, I guess.' ☊ guess ☊
'They aren't coming, then?' 'I guess not.' ☊ guess ☊
guess sth: Guess what! He's asked me out! ☊ guess ☊
more than 100 wedding guests ☊ guest ☊
Liz was not on the guest list. ☊ guest ☊
We have accommodation for 500 guests. ☊ guest ☊
a paying guest (= a person who is living in a private house, but paying as if they were in a hotel) ☊ guest ☊
Guests should vacate their rooms by 10.30 a.m. ☊ guest ☊
a Guide to Family Health ☊ guide ☊
She guided us through the busy streets to the cathedral. ☊ guide ☊
I felt guilty about not visiting my parents more often. ☊ guilty ☊
I had a guilty conscience and could not sleep. ☊ guilty ☊
The jury found the defendant not guilty of the offence. ☊ guilty ☊
the guilty party (= the person responsible for sth bad happening) ☊ guilty ☊
We've all been guilty of selfishness at some time in our lives. ☊ guilty ☊
a toy gun ☊ gun ☊
anti-aircraft guns ☊ gun ☊
Should police officers carry guns? ☊ gun ☊
a gun battle between rival gangs ☊ gun ☊
You need to change your eating habits. ☊ habit ☊
good/bad habits ☊ habit ☊
He has the irritating habit of biting his nails. ☊ habit ☊
It's all right to borrow money occasionally, but don't let it become a habit. ☊ habit ☊
I'd prefer you not to make a habit of it. ☊ habit ☊
I'm not in the habit of letting strangers into my apartment. ☊ habit ☊
I've got into the habit of turning on the TV as soon as I get home. ☊ habit ☊
I'm trying to break the habit of staying up too late. ☊ habit ☊
These things have a habit of coming back to haunt you. ☊ habit ☊
I only do it out of habit. ☊ habit ☊
I'm a creature of habit (= I have a fixed and regular way of doing things). ☊ habit ☊
She often wears her hair loose. ☊ hair ☊
He's losing his hair (= becoming bald ). ☊ hair ☊
The second half of the book is more exciting. ☊ half ☊
I've divided the money in half. ☊ half ☊
No goals were scored in the first half. ☊ half ☊
She ran into the hall and up the stairs. ☊ hall ☊
I headed for Scott's office down the hall. ☊ hall ☊
a concert/banqueting/sports/exhibition, etc. hall ☊ hall ☊
The Royal Albert Hall ☊ hall ☊
Let me give you a hand with those bags (= help you to carry them). ☊ hand ☊
Do you need a hand with those invoices? ☊ hand ☊
The neighbours are always willing to lend a hand. ☊ hand ☊
Couples strolled past holding hands. ☊ hand ☊
Give me your hand (= hold my hand) while we cross the road. ☊ hand ☊
The crowd threw up their hands (= lifted them into the air) in dismay. ☊ hand ☊
a hand towel (= a small towel for drying your hands on) ☊ hand ☊
a hand drill (= one that is used by turning a handle rather than powered by electricity) ☊ hand ☊
At that time, the castle was in enemy hands. ☊ in the hands of sb, in sb's hands ☊
She handed out medals and certificates to the winners. ☊ hand sth out (to sb) ☊
He's always handing out advice to people. ☊ hand sth out (to sb) ☊
Most of his clothes were handed down to him by his older brother. ☊ hand sth down (to sb) ☊
She picked up the wallet and handed it back to him. ☊ hand sth back (to sb) ☊
Control of the territory was handed back to China. ☊ hand sth back (to sb) ☊
I handed the watch in to the police. ☊ hand sth in (to sb) ☊
to hand in your notice/resignation (= formally tell your employer that you want to stop working for them) ☊ hand sth in (to sb) ☊
She resigned and handed over to one of her younger colleagues. ☊ hand over (to sb), hand sth over (to sb) ☊
He finally handed over his responsibility for the company last year. ☊ hand over (to sb), hand sth over (to sb) ☊
I'll hand you over to my boss. ☊ hand sb over to sb ☊
They handed the weapons over to the police. ☊ hand sb/sth over (to sb) ☊
Nobody's going to hand you success on a plate. ☊ hand sth to sb on a plate ☊
You've got to hand it to her—she's a great cook. ☊ have (got) to hand it to sb ☊
I wasn't sure if I could handle such a powerful car. ☊ handle ☊
She's a difficult horse to handle. ☊ handle ☊
The label on the box said: 'Fragile. Handle with care.' ☊ handle ☊
handle sth/sb: A new man was appointed to handle the crisis. ☊ handle ☊
We can handle up to 500 calls an hour at our new offices. ☊ handle ☊
We all have to learn to handle stress. ☊ handle ☊
'Any problems?' 'Nothing I can't handle.' ☊ handle ☊
I've got to go. I can't handle it any more (= deal with a difficult situation). ☊ handle ☊
a broom handle ☊ handle ☊
At that time you could hang for stealing. ☊ hang ☊
hang adv./prep.: The dog's tongue was hanging out. ☊ hang ☊
hang sth: She hung her head in shame. ☊ hang ☊
hang sth up: Shall I hang your coat up? ☊ hang ☊
hang sth (out): Have you hung out the washing? ☊ hang ☊
Hang on to that rope and don't let go. ☊ hang on to sth ☊
Now hang on a minute—you can't really believe what you just said! ☊ hang on ☊
kids hanging about in the streets ☊ hang about ☊
You hang around here in case he comes, and I'll go on ahead. ☊ hang around (...) ☊
After I hung up I remembered what I'd wanted to say. ☊ hang up ☊
You'll never guess what's happened! ☊ happen ☊
I don't know how this happened. ☊ happen ☊
She pressed the button but nothing happened. ☊ happen ☊
What happens if nobody comes to the party? ☊ happen ☊
I hope nothing (= nothing unpleasant) has happened to them. ☊ happen to sb/sth ☊
children playing happily on the beach ☊ happily ☊
to be happily married ☊ happily ☊
And they all lived happily ever after (= used as the end of a fairy tale ). ☊ happily ☊
I'm happy to leave it till tomorrow. ☊ happy ☊
happy (with sb/sth): Are you happy with that arrangement? ☊ happy ☊
I'm not happy with his work this term. ☊ happy ☊
happy (about sb/sth): If there's anything you're not happy about, come and ask. ☊ happy ☊
I'm not too happy about her living alone. ☊ happy ☊
You don't look very happy today. ☊ happy ☊
happy to do sth: We are happy to announce the engagement of our daughter. ☊ happy ☊
happy for sb: I'm very happy for you. ☊ happy ☊
a happy marriage/memory/childhood ☊ happy ☊
Their grandchildren are a constant source of happiness. ☊ happiness ☊
His voice was hard. ☊ hard ☊
He said some very hard things to me. ☊ hard ☊
It's hard work shovelling snow. ☊ hard ☊
This season has been a hard slog. ☊ hard ☊
They had put in hours of hard graft. ☊ hard ☊
When I left they were all still hard at it (= working hard). ☊ hard ☊
a hard choice/question ☊ hard ☊
hard to do sth: It is hard to believe that she's only nine. ☊ hard ☊
It's hard to see how they can lose. ☊ hard ☊
'When will the job be finished?' 'It's hard to say.' (= it is difficult to be certain) ☊ hard ☊
I find his attitude very hard to take (= difficult to accept). ☊ hard ☊
We're finding reliable staff hard to come by (= difficult to get). ☊ hard ☊
You are hard to please, aren't you? ☊ hard ☊
hard for sb (to do sth): It's hard for old people to change their ways. ☊ hard ☊
It must be hard for her, bringing up four children on her own. ☊ hard ☊
Times were hard at the end of the war. ☊ hard ☊
She's had a hard life. ☊ hard ☊
Wait for the concrete to go hard. ☊ hard ☊
Diamonds are the hardest known mineral. ☊ hard ☊
Don't be too hard on him—he's very young. ☊ be hard on sb/sth ☊
It's hard on people who don't have a car. ☊ be hard on sb/sth ☊
You must try harder. ☊ hard ☊
She tried her hardest not to show how disappointed she was. ☊ hard ☊
Don't hit it so hard! ☊ hard ☊
He was still breathing hard after his run. ☊ hard ☊
Our victory was hard won (= won with great difficulty). ☊ hard ☊
There's hardly any tea left. ☊ hardly ☊
Hardly anyone has bothered to reply. ☊ hardly ☊
She hardly ever calls me (= almost never). ☊ hardly ☊
We hardly know each other. ☊ hardly ☊
Hardly a day goes by without my thinking of her (= I think of her almost every day). ☊ hardly ☊
At the time, I hardly spoke any French. ☊ hardly ☊
There was hardly a cloud in the sky. ☊ hardly ☊
I can hardly keep my eyes open (= I'm almost falling asleep). ☊ hardly ☊
I could hardly believe it when I read the letter. ☊ hardly ☊
We can't stop for coffee now, we've hardly started. ☊ hardly ☊
We had hardly sat down to supper when the phone rang. ☊ hardly ☊
Hardly had she spoken than she regretted it bitterly. ☊ hardly ☊
He is hardly likely to admit he was wrong. ☊ hardly ☊
It's hardly surprising she was fired; she never did any work. ☊ hardly ☊
It's hardly the time to discuss it now. ☊ hardly ☊
You can hardly expect her to do it for free. ☊ hardly ☊
'Couldn't you have just said no?' 'Well, hardly (= of course not), she's my wife's sister.' ☊ hardly ☊
He's 24—hardly a baby. ☊ hardly ☊
It wouldn't do you any harm to smarten yourself up. ☊ it wouldn't do sb any harm (to do sth) ☊
Forget it, Dave, no harm done. ☊ no harm done ☊
I prefer the children to play in the garden where they're out of harm's way. ☊ out of harm's way ☊
He may say no, but there's no harm in asking. ☊ there is no harm in (sb's) doing sth, it does no harm (for sb) to do sth ☊
It does no harm to ask. ☊ there is no harm in (sb's) doing sth, it does no harm (for sb) to do sth ☊
He would never harm anyone. ☊ harm ☊
Pollution can harm marine life. ☊ harm ☊
These revelations will harm her chances of winning the election. ☊ harm ☊
harmful to sb/sth: Fruit juices can be harmful to children's teeth. ☊ harmful ☊
I hate it when people cry. ☊ hate ☊
He hated it in France (= did not like the life there). ☊ hate ☊
I hate to think what would have happened if you hadn't been there. ☊ hate ☊
hate sb/sth doing sth: He hates anyone parking in his space. ☊ hate ☊
a hate campaign (= cruel comments made about sb over a period of time in order to damage their reputation) ☊ hate ☊
hatred (for/of sb/sth): She felt nothing but hatred for her attacker. ☊ hatred ☊
The debate simply revived old hatreds. ☊ hatred ☊
We're having the kids for the weekend. ☊ have ☊
have sb/sth + adj.: I want to have everything ready in good time. ☊ have ☊
Can I have the bill, please? ☊ have ☊
I'm having treatment for my back problem. ☊ have ☊
How many driving lessons have you had so far? ☊ have ☊
I'll have the salmon (= for example, in a restaurant). ☊ have ☊
I had a cigarette while I was waiting. ☊ have ☊
I went to a few parties and had a good time. ☊ have ☊
I was having difficulty in staying awake. ☊ have ☊
Have you got time to call him? ☊ have ☊
We have no choice in the matter. ☊ have ☊
have sth: The ham had a smoky flavour. ☊ have ☊
The house has gas-fired central heating. ☊ have ☊
They have a lot of courage. ☊ have ☊
Surely she didn't have the nerve to say that to him? ☊ have ☊
I don't have that much money on me. ☊ have ☊
She had a red jacket on. ☊ have (got) sth on ☊
He had nothing (= no clothes) on. ☊ have (got) sth on ☊
I can't see you this week—I've got a lot on. ☊ have (got) sth on ☊
I've finished my work. ☊ have ☊
He's gone home, hasn't he? ☊ have ☊
'Have you seen it? ' 'Yes, I have/No, I haven't.' ☊ have ☊
Had they left before you got there? ☊ have ☊
If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes I wouldn't have believed it. ☊ have ☊
Had I known that (= if I had known that) I would never have come. ☊ have ☊
Did she have to pay a fine? ☊ have to ☊
You don't have to knock—just walk in. ☊ have to ☊
I haven't got to leave till seven. ☊ have to ☊
I have to admit, the idea of marriage scares me. ☊ have to ☊
There has to be a reason for his strange behaviour. ☊ have to ☊
Everyone liked my father—he was the perfect gentleman. ☊ he ☊
the crowned heads (= the kings and queens) of Europe ☊ head ☊
the head boy/girl (= a student who is chosen to represent the school) ☊ head ☊
I sometimes wonder what goes on in that head of yours. ☊ head ☊
I wish you'd use your head (= think carefully before doing or saying sth). ☊ head ☊
The thought never entered my head. ☊ head ☊
I can't work it out in my head—I need a calculator. ☊ head ☊
I can't get that tune out of my head. ☊ head ☊
When will you get it into your head (= understand) that I don't want to discuss this any more! ☊ head ☊
For some reason, she's got it into her head (= believes) that the others don't like her. ☊ head ☊
Try to put the exams out of your head (= stop thinking about them) for tonight. ☊ head ☊
He shook his head in disbelief. ☊ head ☊
The boys hung their heads in shame. ☊ head ☊
She has been appointed to head the research team. ☊ head ☊
It took a long time for the wounds to heal. ☊ heal ☊
heal up: The cut healed up without leaving a scar. ☊ heal ☊
It was a chance to heal the wounds in the party (= to repair the damage that had been done). ☊ heal ☊
Exhaust fumes are bad for your health. ☊ health ☊
to be in poor/good/excellent/the best of health ☊ health ☊
Smoking can seriously damage your health. ☊ health ☊
mental health ☊ health ☊
Your (very) good health! (= said before drinking alcohol to express good wishes for sb's health and happiness) ☊ health ☊
He was nursed back to health by his wife. ☊ health ☊
She was glowing with health and clearly enjoying life. ☊ health ☊
As long as you have your health, nothing else matters. ☊ health ☊
All parties are promising to increase spending on health. ☊ health ☊
health and safety regulations (= laws that protect the health of people at work) ☊ health ☊
a healthy child/animal/tree ☊ healthy ☊
Keep healthy by eating well and exercising regularly. ☊ healthy ☊
a shampoo that keeps hair looking healthy ☊ healthy ☊
I can't hear very well. ☊ hear ☊
I couldn't hear anything. ☊ hear ☊
hear sb/sth doing sth: He could hear a dog barking. ☊ hear ☊
hear sb/sth do sth: Did you hear him go out? ☊ hear ☊
I heard a car drive off. ☊ hear ☊
hear what...: Didn't you hear what I said? ☊ hear ☊
sb/sth is heard to do sth: She has been heard to make threats to her former lover. ☊ hear ☊
hear sth: Did you hear that play on the radio last night? ☊ hear ☊
a chance to hear the first movement again ☊ hear ☊
hear sb/sth/yourself do sth: Be quiet—I can't hear myself think! (= it is so noisy that I can't think clearly) ☊ hear ☊
hear what...: We'd better hear what they have to say. ☊ hear ☊
Haven't you heard? She resigned. ☊ hear ☊
Wait till he hears about this. ☊ hear ☊
hear sth: We had heard nothing for weeks. ☊ hear ☊
hear (that)...: I was surprised to hear (that) he was married. ☊ hear ☊
hear it said (that)...: I've heard it said (that) they met in Italy. ☊ hear ☊
I haven't heard anything from her for months. ☊ hear from sb, hear sth from sb ☊
She disappeared and was never heard of again. ☊ hear of sb/sth, hear sth of sb/sth ☊
He's hearing-impaired (= not able to hear well). ☊ hearing ☊
The explosion damaged his hearing. ☊ hearing ☊
Have you no heart? ☊ heart ☊
Her novels tend to deal with affairs of the heart. ☊ heart ☊
She's learnt the whole speech off by heart. ☊ by heart ☊
The heat wasn't on and the house was freezing. ☊ heat ☊
Simmer the soup for 10 minutes then remove from the heat. ☊ heat ☊
You should not go out in the heat of the day (= at the hottest time). ☊ heat ☊
The heat in the factory was unbearable. ☊ heat ☊
a gas heating system ☊ heating ☊
This isn't exactly my idea of heaven! ☊ heaven ☊
It was heaven being away from the office for a week. ☊ heaven ☊
The island is truly a heaven on earth. ☊ heaven ☊
heavy breathing/snoring ☊ heavy ☊
a heavy groan/sigh ☊ heavy ☊
Avoid heavy foods that are difficult to digest. ☊ heavy ☊
a heavy fall/blow ☊ heavy ☊
a heavy coat ☊ heavy ☊
big, dark rooms full of heavy furniture ☊ heavy ☊
the noise of heavy traffic ☊ heavy ☊
The penalty for speeding can be a heavy fine. ☊ heavy ☊
My brother is much heavier than me. ☊ heavy ☊
I wouldn't go there in the height of summer. ☊ height ☊
The fire reached its height around 2 a.m. ☊ height ☊
The crisis was at its height in May. ☊ height ☊
He doesn't have a head for heights (= is afraid of high places). ☊ height ☊
We looked out over the city from the heights of Edinburgh Castle. ☊ height ☊
The stone was dropped from a great height. ☊ height ☊
The height of the mountain did not discourage them. ☊ height ☊
Her parents made her life hell. ☊ hell ☊
Being totally alone is my idea of hell on earth. ☊ hell ☊
I can't really afford it, but, what the hell (= it doesn't matter), I'll get it anyway. ☊ hell ☊
'Do you understand?' 'Hell, no. I don't.' ☊ hell ☊
Hello John, how are you? ☊ hello ☊
Hello, is there anybody there? ☊ hello ☊
They exchanged hellos (= said hello to each other) and forced smiles. ☊ hello ☊
help sb (to) do sth: The college's aim is to help students (to) achieve their aspirations. ☊ help ☊
Come and help me lift this box. ☊ help ☊
help sth: It doesn't really help matters knowing that everyone is talking about us. ☊ help ☊
We need new measures to help (to) fight terrorism. ☊ help ☊
I can't help thinking he knows more than he has told us. ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
He can't help being ugly. ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
She couldn't help but wonder what he was thinking. ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
It couldn't be helped (= there was no way of avoiding it and we must accept it). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
He never does more work than he can help (= he does as little as possible). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
I always end up having an argument with her, I don't know why, I just can't help it. ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
I couldn't help it if the bus was late (= it wasn't my fault). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
She burst out laughing—she couldn't help herself (= couldn't stop herself). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
She won't be invited again, not if I can help it (= if I can do anything to prevent it). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
The map wasn't much help. ☊ help ☊
With the help of a ladder, neighbours were able to rescue the children from the blaze. ☊ help ☊
Was the information I gave you any help? ☊ help ☊
The course they sent me on was of no help whatsoever! ☊ help ☊
Just shouting at him isn't going to be a lot of help. ☊ help ☊
help with sth: You should qualify for help with the costs of running a car. ☊ help ☊
a help key/screen (= a function on a computer that provides information on how to use the computer) ☊ help ☊
Thank you for all your help. ☊ help ☊
Can I be of any help to you? ☊ help ☊
None of this would have been possible without their help. ☊ help ☊
They have at last decided to enlist the help of experts. ☊ help ☊
The college will no longer have to close, thanks to the help of private investment. ☊ help ☊
helpful advice/information/suggestions ☊ helpful ☊
Sorry I can't be more helpful. ☊ helpful ☊
helpful (for sb) (to do sth): It would be helpful for me to see the damage for myself. ☊ helpful ☊
helpful to sb: The booklet should be very helpful to parents of disabled children. ☊ helpful ☊
I called the police but they weren't very helpful. ☊ helpful ☊
The staff couldn't have been more helpful. ☊ helpful ☊
Please give her my regards. ☊ her ☊
Put the box here. ☊ here ☊
Let's get out of here. ☊ here ☊
The countdown to Christmas starts here. ☊ here ☊
Here's a dish that is simple and quick to make. ☊ here ☊
Here is your opportunity. ☊ here ☊
I can't find my keys. Oh, here they are. ☊ here ☊
my childhood hero ☊ hero ☊
The choice was hers. ☊ hers ☊
Jane herself was at the meeting. ☊ herself ☊
hesitate about/over sth: I didn't hesitate for a moment about taking the job. ☊ hesitate ☊
She stood there, hesitating over whether or not to tell him the truth. ☊ hesitate ☊
+ speech: 'I'm not sure,' she hesitated. ☊ hesitate ☊
If you'd like me to send you the book, then please don't hesitate to ask. ☊ hesitate ☊
hide sb/sth from sth: They hid me from the police in their attic. ☊ hide ☊
hide yourself (+ adv.prep.): She hides herself away in her office all day. ☊ hide ☊
No amount of make-up could hide her age. ☊ hide ☊
They claim that they have nothing to hide (= there was nothing wrong or illegal about what they did). ☊ hide ☊
I could not hide my joy at seeing him again. ☊ hide ☊
Demand is high at this time of year. ☊ high ☊
The tree blew over in the high winds. ☊ high ☊
We had high hopes for the business (= we believed it would be successful). ☊ high ☊
The rooms had high ceilings. ☊ high ☊
They were flying at high altitude. ☊ high ☊
It's only a low wall—about a metre high. ☊ high ☊
I can't sing that high. ☊ high ☊
Prices are expected to rise even higher this year. ☊ high ☊
I can't jump any higher. ☊ high ☊
She never got very high in the company. ☊ high ☊
His desk was piled high with papers. ☊ high ☊
The report highlights the major problems facing society today. ☊ highlight ☊
My dance class is the highlight of my week. ☊ highlight ☊
highly successful/skilled/intelligent ☊ highly ☊
It is highly unlikely that she'll be late. ☊ highly ☊
I'm taller than him. ☊ him ☊
Peter ought to be ashamed of himself. ☊ himself ☊
She stood with her hands on her hips. ☊ hip ☊
These jeans are too tight around the hips. ☊ hip ☊
a hip replacement operation ☊ hip ☊
the hip bone ☊ hip ☊
She broke her hip in the fall. ☊ hip ☊
to hire a car/room/video ☊ hire ☊
We're not hiring right now. ☊ hire ☊
They hired a firm of consultants to design the new system. ☊ hire ☊
bicycles for hire, £2 an hour ☊ hire ☊
a hire car ☊ hire ☊
The price includes the hire of the hall. ☊ hire ☊
The choice was his. ☊ his ☊
You must place these events in their historical context. ☊ historical ☊
Women are not allowed to enter the monastery for historical reasons. ☊ historical ☊
historical documents/records/research ☊ historical ☊
one of the worst disasters in recent history ☊ history ☊
a people with no sense of history ☊ history ☊
Many people throughout history have dreamt of a world without war. ☊ history ☊
the history of Ireland/democracy/popular music ☊ history ☊
social/economic/political history ☊ history ☊
His death didn't really hit me at first. ☊ hit ☊
Rural areas have been worst hit by the strike. ☊ hit ☊
She hit the ball too hard and it went out of the court. ☊ hit ☊
hit sb/sth: My parents never used to hit me. ☊ hit ☊
They are about to release an album of their greatest hits. ☊ hit ☊
She played all her old hits. ☊ hit ☊
The film was a hit for him in 2008. ☊ hit ☊
Give it a good hit. ☊ hit ☊
We finished the first round with a score of two hits and six misses. ☊ hit ☊
I only play jazz as a hobby. ☊ hobby ☊
The meeting will be held in the community centre. ☊ hold ☊
It's impossible to hold a conversation with all this noise. ☊ hold ☊
Mrs Thatcher held the post of Prime Minister longer than anyone else last century. ☊ hold ☊
There wasn't much in the museum to hold my attention. ☊ hold ☊
records held on computer ☊ hold ☊
We can hold your reservation for three days. ☊ hold ☊
The plane holds about 300 passengers. ☊ hold ☊
I don't think that branch will hold your weight. ☊ hold ☊
Hold this position for a count of 10. ☊ hold ☊
hold sth + adj.: I'll hold the door open for you. ☊ hold ☊
She was holding a large box. ☊ hold ☊
The winning captain held the trophy in the air. ☊ hold ☊
An accident is holding up traffic. ☊ hold sb/sth up ☊
I'll hold on to your mail for you until you get back. ☊ hold on to sth, hold onto sth ☊
Hold on a minute while I get my breath back. ☊ hold on ☊
Hold on! This isn't the right road. ☊ hold on ☊
They managed to hold on until help arrived. ☊ hold on ☊
Can you hold on? I'll see if he's here. ☊ hold on ☊
to hold back information ☊ hold sth back ☊
I think he's holding something back. I'm sure he knows more than he admits. ☊ hold sth back ☊
The police were unable to hold back the crowd. ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
The dam was not strong enough to hold back the flood waters. ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
Do you think that mixed-ability classes hold back the better students? ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
We are determined that nothing should hold back the peace talks. ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
Hold on and don't let go until I say so. ☊ hold on (to sth/sb), hold on to sth/sb ☊
It's very windy—you'd better hold on to your hat. ☊ hold on (to sth/sb), hold on to sth/sb ☊
He held out the keys and I took them. ☊ hold sth out ☊
a rabbit/mouse, etc. hole ☊ hole ☊
to drill/bore/punch/kick a hole in sth ☊ hole ☊
There were holes in the knees of his trousers. ☊ hole ☊
the hole in the ozone layer ☊ hole ☊
The bomb blew a huge hole in the ground. ☊ hole ☊
the school/summer/Christmas, etc. holidays ☊ holiday ☊
They met while on holiday in Greece. ☊ holiday ☊
I haven't had a decent holiday for years. ☊ holiday ☊
Today is a holiday in Wales. ☊ holiday ☊
the holy city of Mecca ☊ holy ☊
Islam's holiest shrine ☊ holy ☊
They wanted to give the boy a secure and loving home. ☊ home ☊
Jane left England and made Greece her home. ☊ home ☊
Jamaica is home to over two million people. ☊ home ☊
We are not far from my home now. ☊ home ☊
I'll call you from home later. ☊ home ☊
stray dogs needing new homes ☊ home ☊
Private home ownership is increasing faster than ever. ☊ home ☊
They applied for a home improvement loan. ☊ home ☊
I phoned you last night, but you weren't at home. ☊ at home ☊
Oh no, I left my purse at home. ☊ at home ☊
He lived at home (= with his parents) until he was thirty. ☊ at home ☊
After a month, they went back home to America. ☊ home ☊
Hopefully the doctors will allow her home tomorrow. ☊ home ☊
I have to write up the notes for homework. ☊ homework ☊
honest (about sth): Are you being completely honest about your feelings? ☊ honest ☊
Give me your honest opinion. ☊ honest ☊
The meeting was described as 'a frank and honest exchange of views'. ☊ honest ☊
I can't believe he got that money honestly. ☊ honestly ☊
I didn't tell anyone, honestly! ☊ honestly ☊
I honestly can't remember a thing about last night. ☊ honestly ☊
You can't honestly expect me to believe that! ☊ honestly ☊
He was buried with full military honours (= with a special military service as a sign of respect). ☊ honour ☊
It was a great honour to be invited here today. ☊ honour ☊
the seat/place of honour (= given to the most important guest) ☊ honour ☊
They stood in silence as a mark of honour to her. ☊ honour ☊
I'm just going to answer all the questions I can and hope for the best. ☊ hope for the best ☊
'Nobody blames you.' 'I should hope not!' ☊ I should hope so/not, so I should hope ☊
hope (for sb/sth): Hopes for the missing men are fading. ☊ hope ☊
hope (that...): There is little hope that they will be found alive. ☊ hope ☊
hope (of doing sth): They have given up hope of finding any more survivors. ☊ hope ☊
The future is not without hope. ☊ hope ☊
Don't raise your hopes too high, or you may be disappointed. ☊ hope ☊
The situation is not good but we live in hope that it will improve. ☊ hope ☊
They have high hopes for their children. ☊ hope ☊
to sound/toot your horn ☊ horn ☊
People watched in horror as the plane crashed to the ground. ☊ horror ☊
With a look of horror, he asked if the doctor thought he had cancer. ☊ horror ☊
The thought of being left alone filled her with horror. ☊ horror ☊
She recoiled in horror at the sight of an enormous spider. ☊ horror ☊
To his horror, he could feel himself starting to cry (= it upset him very much). ☊ horror ☊
horror of sth: a horror of deep water ☊ horror ☊
horror of doing sth: Most people have a horror of speaking in public. ☊ horror ☊
The full horror of the accident was beginning to become clear. ☊ horror ☊
In his dreams he relives the horror of the attack. ☊ horror ☊
the horrors of war ☊ horror ☊
In this section you'll find horror and science fiction. ☊ horror ☊
The college is playing host to a group of visiting Russian scientists. ☊ host ☊
a TV game show host ☊ host ☊
Birmingham is hosting a three-day conference on drugs. ☊ host ☊
The Arts Centre is hosting a folk festival this summer. ☊ host ☊
You can make a curry hotter simply by adding chillies. ☊ hot ☊
Do you like this hot weather? ☊ hot ☊
It's hot today, isn't it? ☊ hot ☊
a hot dry summer ☊ hot ☊
All rooms have hot and cold water. ☊ hot ☊
I couldn't live in a hot country (= one which has high average temperatures). ☊ hot ☊
Is anyone too hot? ☊ hot ☊
hotel rooms/guests ☊ hotel ☊
It will take about an hour to get there. ☊ hour ☊
The interview lasted half an hour. ☊ hour ☊
We're four hours ahead of New York (= referring to the time difference). ☊ hour ☊
We hope to be there within the hour (= in less than an hour). ☊ hour ☊
This is the only place to get a drink after hours (= after the normal closing time for pubs). ☊ hour ☊
Clients can now contact us by email out of hours (= when the office is closed). ☊ hour ☊
I've been waiting for hours. ☊ hour ☊
a two-bedroom house ☊ house ☊
We're moving house (= leaving our house and going to live in a different one). ☊ house ☊
We went on a tour of the house and grounds (= for example, at a country house, open to the public). ☊ house ☊
Be quiet or you'll wake the whole house! ☊ house ☊
Most households now own at least one car. ☊ household ☊
low-income/one-parent, etc. households ☊ household ☊
household bills/chores/goods (= connected with looking after a house and the people living in it) ☊ household ☊
the housing market (= the activity of buying and selling houses, etc.) ☊ housing ☊
the council's housing policy ☊ housing ☊
How does it work? ☊ how ☊
He did not know how he ought to behave. ☊ how ☊
I'll show you how to load the software. ☊ how ☊
It's funny how (= that) people always remember him. ☊ how ☊
Do you remember how (= that) the kids always loved going there? ☊ how ☊
How are you? ☊ how ☊
How did they play? ☊ how ☊
I didn't know how much to bring. ☊ how ☊
How much are those earrings (= What do they cost)? ☊ how ☊
I'm not going. How about you? ☊ how about...? ☊
How about going for a meal? ☊ how about...? ☊
He wanted to take no risks, however small. ☊ however ☊
However carefully I explained, she still didn't understand. ☊ however ☊
a huge crowd ☊ huge ☊
huge debts ☊ huge ☊
The sums of money involved are potentially huge. ☊ huge ☊
human anatomy/activity/behaviour/experience ☊ human ☊
This food is not fit for human consumption. ☊ human ☊
The hostages were used as a human shield (= a person or group of people that is forced to stay in a particular place where they would be hurt or killed if their country attacked it). ☊ human ☊
Firefighters formed a human chain (= a line of people) to carry the children to safety. ☊ human ☊
We must allow for human error. ☊ human ☊
It's only human to want the best for your children. ☊ human ☊
The public is always attracted to politicians who have the human touch (= the ability to make ordinary people feel relaxed when they meet them). ☊ human ☊
Dogs can hear much better than humans. ☊ human ☊
That is no way to treat another human being. ☊ human ☊
He gave a humorous account of their trip to Spain. ☊ humorous ☊
a humorous look at the world of fashion ☊ humorous ☊
She ignored his feeble attempt at humour. ☊ humour ☊
They failed to see the humour of the situation. ☊ humour ☊
I can't stand people with no sense of humour. ☊ humour ☊
She smiled with a rare flash of humour. ☊ humour ☊
The film is only funny if you appreciate French humour (= things that cause French people to laugh). ☊ humour ☊
a hundred-year lease ☊ hundred ☊
She wasn't feeling very hungry. ☊ hungry ☊
Is anyone getting hungry? ☊ hungry ☊
Thousands are going hungry because of the failure of this year's harvest. ☊ hungry ☊
His eyes had a wild hungry look in them. ☊ hungry ☊
I've hunted everywhere but I can't find it. ☊ hunt ☊
hunt sb: Police are hunting an escaped criminal. ☊ hunt ☊
hunt for sb: Detectives are hunting for thieves who broke into a warehouse yesterday. ☊ hunt ☊
Since 1977 otter hunting has been illegal. ☊ hunting ☊
In the tiger, evolution has produced a perfect hunting machine. ☊ hunting ☊
She hurried away without saying goodbye. ☊ hurry ☊
hurry sb: I don't want to hurry you but we close in twenty minutes. ☊ hurry ☊
hurry sb into doing sth: She was hurried into making an unwise choice. ☊ hurry ☊
I don't mind waiting—I'm not in any particular hurry. ☊ in no hurry (to do sth), not in a/any hurry (to do sth) ☊
Serve this lady first—I'm in no hurry. ☊ in no hurry (to do sth), not in a/any hurry (to do sth) ☊
We were in no hurry to get back to work after the holiday. ☊ in no hurry (to do sth), not in a/any hurry (to do sth) ☊
Sorry, I haven't got time to do it now—I'm in a hurry. ☊ in a hurry ☊
Why are you in such a hurry to sell? ☊ in a hurry to do sth ☊
I won't be going there again in a hurry—the food was terrible. ☊ sb will not do sth again in a hurry ☊
He hurt his back playing squash. ☊ hurt ☊
My back is really hurting me today. ☊ hurt ☊
What really hurt was that he never answered my letter. ☊ hurt ☊
hurt sb/sth: I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you. ☊ hurt ☊
I didn't want to hurt his feelings. ☊ hurt ☊
None of the passengers were badly hurt. ☊ hurt ☊
She was deeply hurt that she had not been invited. ☊ hurt ☊
Martha's hurt pride showed in her eyes. ☊ hurt ☊
They lived together as husband and wife (= as if they were married) for years. ☊ husband and wife ☊
a husband-and-wife team ☊ husband and wife ☊
Times are hard and we have to husband our resources. ☊ husband ☊
She waited, husbanding her strength for her next visitors. ☊ husband ☊
When they asked me if I wanted the job, I said yes. ☊ I ☊
I'm not going to fall, am I? ☊ I ☊
I'm taller than her, aren't I? ☊ I ☊
The lake was covered with a sheet of ice. ☊ ice ☊
I'll have lemonade please—no ice. ☊ ice ☊
Desserts are served with cream or ice cream. ☊ ice cream ☊
What's the idea of the game? ☊ idea ☊
What gave you the idea that he'd be here? ☊ idea ☊
The brochure should give you a good idea of the hotel. ☊ idea ☊
She doesn't seem to have any idea of what I'm talking about. ☊ idea ☊
I don't want anyone getting the wrong idea (= getting the wrong impression about sth). ☊ idea ☊
An evening at home watching TV is not my idea of a good time. ☊ idea ☊
If this is your idea of a joke, then I don't find it very funny. ☊ idea ☊
idea (for sth): He already had an idea for his next novel. ☊ idea ☊
Her family expected her to go to college, but she had other ideas. ☊ idea ☊
It might be an idea (= it would be sensible) to try again later. ☊ idea ☊
We've been toying with the idea of (= thinking about) getting a dog. ☊ idea ☊
It seemed like a good idea at the time, and then it all went horribly wrong. ☊ idea ☊
We're having a meeting to try to come up with ideas for fund-raising. ☊ idea ☊
The latest big idea is to make women more interested in sport. ☊ idea ☊
'What's she talking about?' 'I've no idea.' ☊ have no idea, not have the faintest, first, etc. idea ☊
He hasn't the faintest idea how to manage people. ☊ have no idea, not have the faintest, first, etc. idea ☊
I had no idea she'd had such a difficult life. ☊ have no idea, not have the faintest, first, etc. idea ☊
I don't have any idea where he is. ☊ have no idea, not have the faintest, first, etc. idea ☊
This beach is ideal for children. ☊ ideal ☊
She's the ideal candidate for the job. ☊ ideal ☊
The trip to Paris will be an ideal opportunity to practise my French. ☊ ideal ☊
It was not the ideal solution to the problem. ☊ ideal ☊
In an ideal world there would be no poverty and disease. ☊ ideal ☊
She found it hard to live up to his high ideals. ☊ ideal ☊
Passengers were asked to identify their own suitcases before they were put on the plane. ☊ identify ☊
Many of those arrested refused to identify themselves (= would not say who they were). ☊ identify ☊
identify sth: Scientists have identified a link between diet and cancer. ☊ identify ☊
As yet they have not identified a buyer for the company. ☊ identify ☊
identify what, which, etc...: They are trying to identify what is wrong with the present system. ☊ identify ☊
I didn't enjoy the book because I couldn't identify with any of the main characters. ☊ identify with sb ☊
Their identities were kept secret. ☊ identity ☊
She is innocent; it was a case of mistaken identity. ☊ identity ☊
She went through an identity crisis in her teens (= was not sure of who she was or of her place in society). ☊ identity ☊
a sense of national/cultural/personal/group identity ☊ identity ☊
a plan to strengthen the corporate identity of the company ☊ identity ☊
If you see him, give him this note. ☊ if ☊
I'll only stay if you offer me more money. ☊ if ☊
If anyone calls, tell them I'm not at home. ☊ if ☊
They would have been here by now if they'd caught the early train. ☊ if ☊
Even if (= although) you did see someone, you can't be sure it was him. ☊ if ☊
Do you know if he's married? ☊ if ☊
I wonder if I should wear a coat or not. ☊ if ☊
He couldn't tell if she was laughing or crying. ☊ if ☊
Listen to the tune and see if you can remember the words. ☊ if ☊
Do you mind if I turn the TV off? ☊ if ☊
If you ask me, she's too scared to do it. ☊ if ☊
If you remember, Mary was always fond of animals. ☊ if ☊
I'll go if you're going. If not (= if you are not) I'd rather stay at home. ☊ if not ☊
Are you ready? If not, I'm going without you. ☊ if not ☊
Do you want that cake? If not, I'll have it. ☊ if not ☊
If only he'd remembered to send that letter. ☊ if only ☊
He ignored all the 'No Smoking' signs and lit up a cigarette. ☊ ignore ☊
I made a suggestion but they chose to ignore it. ☊ ignore ☊
We cannot afford to ignore their advice. ☊ ignore ☊
She deliberately ignored my question and changed the subject. ☊ ignore ☊
She ignored him and carried on with her work. ☊ ignore ☊
We both started to feel ill shortly after the meal. ☊ ill ☊
She suffered no ill effects from the experience. ☊ ill ☊
illegal immigrants/aliens ☊ illegal ☊
It's illegal to drive through a red light. ☊ illegal ☊
an illegally parked car ☊ illegally ☊
He entered the country illegally. ☊ illegally ☊
I missed a lot of school through illness last year. ☊ illness ☊
childhood illnesses ☊ illness ☊
He died after a long illness. ☊ illness ☊
illustrate sth: an illustrated textbook ☊ illustrate ☊
illustrate sth with sth: His lecture was illustrated with photos taken during the expedition. ☊ illustrate ☊
illustrate sth: To illustrate my point, let me tell you a little story. ☊ illustrate ☊
Last year's sales figures are illustrated in Figure 2. ☊ illustrate ☊
illustrate how, what, etc...: Here's an example to illustrate what I mean. ☊ illustrate ☊
Images of deer and hunters decorate the cave walls. ☊ image ☊
poetic images of the countryside ☊ image ☊
I had an imaginary friend when I was a child. ☊ imaginary ☊
We must listen to their problems, real or imaginary. ☊ imaginary ☊
He's got no imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
It doesn't take much imagination to guess what she meant. ☊ imagination ☊
I won't tell you his reaction—I'll leave that to your imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
Don't let your imagination run away with you (= don't use too much imagination). ☊ imagination ☊
The new policies appear to have caught the imagination of the public (= they find them interesting and exciting). ☊ imagination ☊
Nobody hates you—it's all in your imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
Use your imagination! (= used to tell sb that they will have to guess the answer to the question they have asked you, usually because it is obvious or embarrassing) ☊ imagination ☊
She was no longer able to distinguish between imagination and reality. ☊ imagination ☊
His writing lacks imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
I can't imagine life without the children now. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine doing sth: She imagined walking into the office and handing in her resignation. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine sb/sth to be/do sth: I had imagined her to be older than that. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine sth: There's nobody there. You're imagining things. ☊ imagine ☊
'Can we still buy tickets for the concert?' 'I imagine so.' ☊ imagine ☊
imagine (that)...: I don't imagine (that) they'll refuse. ☊ imagine ☊
an immediate reaction/response ☊ immediate ☊
RAM stores information for immediate access. ☊ immediate ☊
The effects of global warming, while not immediate, are potentially catastrophic. ☊ immediate ☊
The prospects for the immediate future are good. ☊ immediate ☊
The point of my question may not be immediately apparent. ☊ immediately ☊
Turn right immediately after the church. ☊ immediately ☊
Counselling is being given to those most immediately affected by the tragedy. ☊ immediately ☊
There's nothing immoral about wanting to earn more money. ☊ immoral ☊
They were charged with living off immoral earnings (= money earned by working as a prostitute ). ☊ immoral ☊
Businesses are beginning to feel the full impact of the recession. ☊ impact ☊
social support to cushion the impact of unemployment ☊ impact ☊
The car is fitted with side impact bars (= to protect it from a blow from the side). ☊ impact ☊
impatient (at sth): Sarah was becoming increasingly impatient at their lack of interest. ☊ impatient ☊
impatient to do sth: She was clearly impatient to leave. ☊ impatient ☊
They failed to consider the wider implications of their actions. ☊ implication ☊
The development of the site will have implications for the surrounding countryside. ☊ implication ☊
imply sth: I disliked the implied criticism in his voice. ☊ imply ☊
His silence seemed to imply agreement. ☊ imply ☊
imply (that)...: The survey implies (that) more people are moving house than was thought. ☊ imply ☊
import sth (from...) (into...): goods imported from Japan into the US ☊ import ☊
They attach great importance to the project. ☊ importance ☊
I have an important announcement to make. ☊ important ☊
More importantly, can he be trusted? ☊ importantly ☊
to impose limitations/restrictions/constraints on sth ☊ impose ☊
This system imposes additional financial burdens on many people. ☊ impose ☊
The time limits are imposed on us by factors outside our control. ☊ impose ☊
She didn't want to impose her values on her family. ☊ impose ☊
It was noticeable how a few people managed to impose their will on the others. ☊ impose ☊
almost/virtually impossible ☊ impossible ☊
It's impossible for me to be there before eight. ☊ impossible ☊
It's impossible to prove. ☊ impossible ☊
I find it impossible to lie to her. ☊ impossible ☊
an impossible dream/goal ☊ impossible ☊
I've been placed in an impossible position. ☊ impossible ☊
Honestly, you're impossible at times! ☊ impossible ☊
impress (sb): We interviewed a number of candidates but none of them impressed us. ☊ impress ☊
The Grand Canyon never fails to impress people. ☊ impress ☊
The Grand Canyon never fails to impress. ☊ impress ☊
it impresses sb that...: It impressed me that she remembered my name. ☊ impress ☊
sb is impressed that...: I was impressed that she remembered my name. ☊ impress ☊
My words made no impression on her. ☊ impression ☊
You'll have to play better than that if you really want to make an impression (= to make people admire you). ☊ impression ☊
She gives the impression of being very busy. ☊ impression ☊
impression (that...): I did not get the impression that they were unhappy about the situation. ☊ impression ☊
Try and smile. You don't want to give people the wrong impression (= that you are not friendly). ☊ impression ☊
She was very impressive in the interview. ☊ impressive ☊
improvement in/on/to sth: There is still room for improvement in your work. ☊ improvement ☊
The kids were playing in the street. ☊ in ☊
Leave the key in the lock. ☊ in ☊
She learnt to drive in three weeks (= after three weeks she could drive). ☊ in ☊
I haven't seen him in years. ☊ in ☊
dressed in their best clothes ☊ in ☊
The daffodils were in full bloom. ☊ in ☊
They sat in rows. ☊ in ☊
She was not lacking in courage. ☊ in ☊
a country rich in minerals ☊ in ☊
We were locked in. ☊ in ☊
I can't drink coffee with milk in. ☊ in ☊
The kids were playing by the river and one of them fell in. ☊ in ☊
Nobody was in when we called. ☊ in ☊
Is the tide coming in or going out? ☊ in ☊
the government's inability to provide basic services ☊ inability ☊
Some families go without medical treatment because of their inability to pay. ☊ inability ☊
She's a few inches taller than me. ☊ inch ☊
a fat envelope about half an inch thick ☊ inch ☊
He escaped death by an inch. ☊ inch ☊
The car missed us by inches. ☊ inch ☊
There was a shooting incident near here last night. ☊ incident ☊
The demonstration passed off without incident. ☊ incident ☊
include sth: The tour included a visit to the Science Museum. ☊ include ☊
Does the price include tax? ☊ include ☊
include doing sth: Your duties include typing letters and answering the telephone. ☊ include ☊
include sb/sth as sth: Representatives from the country were included as observers at the conference. ☊ include ☊
It's £7.50, not including tax. ☊ including ☊
They receive a proportion of their income from the sale of goods and services. ☊ income ☊
Tourism is a major source of income for the area. ☊ income ☊
higher/middle/lower income groups ☊ income ☊
increase with sth: Disability increases with age (= the older sb is, the more likely they are to be disabled). ☊ increase ☊
increase sth (by sth): They've increased the price by 50%. ☊ increase ☊
increasingly difficult/important/popular ☊ increasingly ☊
It is becoming increasingly clear that this problem will not be easily solved. ☊ increasingly ☊
Increasingly, training is taking place in the office rather than outside it. ☊ increasingly ☊
'Was he very angry?' 'Indeed he was.' ☊ indeed ☊
'Do you agree?' 'Indeed I do/Yes, indeed.' ☊ indeed ☊
Going away to college has made me much more independent. ☊ independent ☊
Students should aim to become more independent of their teachers. ☊ independent ☊
a man of independent means (= with an income that he does not earn by working) ☊ independent ☊
She went to a lawyer for some independent advice. ☊ independent ☊
the cost-of-living index ☊ index ☊
stock-market indices ☊ index ☊
indicate sb/sth (to sb): She took out a map and indicated the quickest route to us. ☊ indicate ☊
'What are they doing here?' he asked, indicating her bags in the hallway. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate (to sb) (that)...: In his letter he indicated to us (that) he was willing to cooperate. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate sth (to sb): He indicated his willingness to cooperate. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate whether, when, etc...: Has she indicated yet whether she would like to be involved? ☊ indicate ☊
indicate sth: A red sky at night often indicates fine weather the next day. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate sth: Record profits in the retail market indicate a boom in the economy. ☊ indicate ☊
A yellowing of the skin indicates jaundice. ☊ indicate ☊
The article claims that an increase in crime indicates a decline in moral standards. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate (that...): Research indicates that eating habits are changing fast. ☊ indicate ☊
Kingston-upon-Thames, as the name indicates, is situated on the banks of the Thames. ☊ indicate ☊
indication (of sth): They gave no indication of how the work should be done. ☊ indication ☊
indication (of doing sth): He shows every indication (= clear signs) of wanting to accept the post. ☊ indication ☊
All the indications are that the deal will go ahead as planned. ☊ indication ☊
indirect costs (= costs that are not directly connected with making a product, for example training, heating, rent, etc.) ☊ indirect ☊
The new law will affect us all, directly or indirectly. ☊ indirectly ☊
We interviewed each individual member of the community. ☊ individual ☊
The minister refused to comment on individual cases. ☊ individual ☊
The competition is open to both teams and individuals. ☊ individual ☊
donations from private individuals (= ordinary people rather than companies, etc.) ☊ individual ☊
The school's reputation was ruined by the bad behaviour of a few individuals. ☊ individual ☊
indoor games ☊ indoor ☊
They had made industrial quantities of food (= a lot). ☊ industrial ☊
industrial chemicals ☊ industrial ☊
an industrial society ☊ industrial ☊
It was inevitable that there would be job losses. ☊ inevitable ☊
A rise in the interest rates seems inevitable. ☊ inevitable ☊
Inevitably, the press exaggerated the story. ☊ inevitably ☊
infect sb/sth: It is not possible to infect another person through kissing. ☊ infect ☊
The wound from the dog bite had become infected. ☊ infected ☊
an ear/throat, etc. infection ☊ infection ☊
influence (over sb/sth): Her parents no longer have any real influence over her. ☊ influence ☊
cultural influences ☊ influence ☊
The government refuses to be influenced by public opinion. ☊ influence ☊
Research shows that most young smokers are influenced by their friends. ☊ influence ☊
I don't want to influence you. It must be your own decision. ☊ influence ☊
influence how, whether, etc...: The wording of questions can influence how people answer. ☊ influence ☊
A number of social factors influence life expectancy. ☊ influence ☊
inform sb (of/about sth): Please inform us of any changes of address. ☊ inform ☊
The leaflet informs customers about healthy eating. ☊ inform ☊
He went to inform them of his decision. ☊ inform ☊
Inform me at once if there are any changes in her condition. ☊ inform ☊
Have the police been informed? ☊ inform ☊
inform sb that...: I have been reliably informed (= somebody I trust has told me) that the couple will marry next year. ☊ inform ☊
A notice informed the guests that formal dress was required. ☊ inform ☊
I am pleased to inform you that you have won first prize in this month's competition. ☊ inform ☊
inform sb + speech: 'He's already left,' she informed us. ☊ inform ☊
inform sb when, where, etc...: I have not been informed when the ceremony will take place. ☊ inform ☊
an informal atmosphere ☊ informal ☊
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 piece of information ☊ information ☊
a source of information ☊ information ☊
to collect/gather/obtain/receive information ☊ information ☊
to provide/give/pass on information ☊ information ☊
For further information on the diet, write to us at this address. ☊ information ☊
Our information is that the police will shortly make an arrest. ☊ information ☊
This leaflet is produced for the information of (= to inform) our customers. ☊ information ☊
an information desk ☊ information ☊
background information ☊ information ☊
According to my information (= according to what I have been told) work was due to start last week. ☊ information ☊
He refused to comment before he had seen all the relevant information. ☊ information ☊
The only active ingredient in this medicine is aspirin. ☊ ingredient ☊
the essential ingredients for success ☊ ingredient ☊
an initial payment of £60 and ten instalments of £25 ☊ initial ☊
My initial reaction was to decline the offer. ☊ initial ☊
'What initial is it, Mrs Owen?' 'It's J, J for Jane.' ☊ initial ☊
Initially, the system worked well. ☊ initially ☊
The death toll was initially reported at around 250, but was later revised to 300. ☊ initially ☊
My contract is initially for three years. ☊ initially ☊
a United Nations peace initiative ☊ initiative ☊
a government initiative to combat unemployment ☊ initiative ☊
You won't get much help. You'll have to use your initiative. ☊ initiative ☊
She did it on her own initiative (= without anyone telling her to do it). ☊ initiative ☊
He injured his knee playing hockey. ☊ injure ☊
Luckily, she isn't injured. ☊ injured ☊
Carter is playing in place of the injured O'Reilly. ☊ injured ☊
to escape injury ☊ injury ☊
The passengers escaped with only minor injuries. ☊ injury ☊
Two players are out of the team because of injury. ☊ injury ☊
There were no injuries in the crash (= no people injured). ☊ injury ☊
No damage or injuries were reported. ☊ injury ☊
Don't do that. You'll do yourself an injury (= hurt yourself). ☊ injury ☊
The group has just inked a $10 million deal. ☊ ink ☊
They have imprisoned an innocent man. ☊ innocent ☊
He was the innocent party (= person) in the breakdown of the marriage. ☊ innocent ☊
There must be an innocent explanation for her behaviour. ☊ innocent ☊
insect repellent (= a chemical that keeps insects away) ☊ insect ☊
The pesticide is lethal to all insect life. ☊ insect ☊
They inserted a tube in his mouth to help him breathe. ☊ insert ☊
Inside the box was a gold watch. ☊ inside ☊
For years we had little knowledge of what life was like inside China. ☊ inside ☊
You'll feel better with a good meal inside you. ☊ inside ☊
Inside most of us is a small child screaming for attention. ☊ inside ☊
She shook it to make sure there was nothing inside. ☊ inside ☊
I pretended not to care but I was screaming inside. ☊ inside ☊
The inside of the box was blue. ☊ inside ☊
The door was locked from the inside. ☊ inside ☊
Turn the bag inside out and let it dry. ☊ inside out ☊
I was driving in the inside lane (= the part nearest the edge, not the middle of the road). ☊ inside ☊
I didn't really want to go but he insisted. ☊ insist ☊
We insisted on a refund of the full amount. ☊ insist on/upon sth ☊
insist doing sth: They insisted upon being given every detail of the case. ☊ insist on/upon sth ☊
They insist on playing their music late at night. ☊ insist on doing sth ☊
He's getting a phone installed tomorrow. ☊ install ☊
The hotel chain has recently installed a new booking system. ☊ install ☊
In the first instance, notify the police and then contact your insurance company. ☊ in the first instance ☊
He didn't reply. Instead, he turned on his heel and left the room. ☊ instead ☊
She said nothing, preferring instead to save her comments till later. ☊ instead ☊
Now I can walk to work instead of going by car. ☊ instead of ☊
institutes of higher education ☊ institute ☊
He phoned you on my instructions. ☊ instruction ☊
He left strict instructions that the box should only be opened after his death. ☊ instruction ☊
surgical/optical/precision, etc. instruments ☊ instrument ☊
Is he learning an instrument? ☊ instrument ☊
You insult my intelligence! (= you are treating me as if I am stupid) ☊ insult ☊
insult to sb/sth: His comments were seen as an insult to the president. ☊ insult ☊
The questions were an insult to our intelligence (= too easy). ☊ insult ☊
life/car/travel/household, etc. insurance ☊ insurance ☊
insurance (against sth): to take out insurance against fire and theft ☊ insurance ☊
a person of high/average/low intelligence ☊ intelligence ☊
He didn't even have the intelligence to call for an ambulance. ☊ intelligence ☊
the US Central Intelligence Agency ☊ intelligence ☊
intelligence sources (= people who give this information) ☊ intelligence ☊
a highly intelligent child ☊ intelligent ☊
to ask an intelligent question ☊ intelligent ☊
a search for intelligent life on other planets ☊ intelligent ☊
We finished later than we had intended. ☊ intend ☊
intend to do sth: I fully intended (= definitely intended) to pay for the damage. ☊ intend ☊
intend doing sth: I don't intend staying long. ☊ intend ☊
intend sb sth: He intended her no harm (= it was not his plan to harm her). ☊ intend ☊
intended for sb/sth: The book is intended for children. ☊ intended ☊
intended as sth: The notes are intended as an introduction to the course. ☊ intended ☊
intended to be/do sth: This list is not intended to be a complete catalogue. ☊ intended ☊
intention (of doing sth): I have no intention of going to the wedding. ☊ intention ☊
intention (that...): It was not my intention that she should suffer. ☊ intention ☊
The original intention was to devote three months to the project. ☊ intention ☊
She's full of good intentions but they rarely work out. ☊ intention ☊
I did it with the best (of) intentions (= meaning to help), but I only succeeded in annoying them. ☊ intention ☊
The money was repaid with interest. ☊ interest ☊
There are many places of interest near the city. ☊ interest ☊
The subject is of no interest to me at all. ☊ interest ☊
to be of cultural/scientific interest ☊ interest ☊
Do your parents take an interest in your friends? ☊ interest ☊
By that time I had lost (all) interest in the idea. ☊ interest ☊
As a matter of interest (= I'd like to know), what time did the party finish? ☊ interest ☊
There's a talk on Italian art—are you interested (= would you like to go)? ☊ interested ☊
an interesting question/point/example ☊ interesting ☊
interesting (that...): I find it interesting that she claims not to know him. ☊ interesting ☊
Can't we do something more interesting? ☊ interesting ☊
Her account makes interesting reading. ☊ interesting ☊
the interior of a building/a car ☊ interior ☊
The medicine is not for internal use. ☊ internal ☊
the internal workings of government ☊ internal ☊
an international airport/school/company ☊ international ☊
an English course for internationals ☊ international ☊
All the rooms have access to the Internet/Internet access. ☊ Internet ☊
an Internet service provider (= a company that provides you with an Internet connection and services such as email, etc.) ☊ Internet ☊
The students were asked to interpret the poem. ☊ interpret ☊
interpret sth as sth: I didn't know whether to interpret her silence as acceptance or refusal. ☊ interpret ☊
She couldn't speak much English so her children had to interpret for her. ☊ interpret ☊
Her evidence suggests a different interpretation of the events. ☊ interpretation ☊
It is not possible for everyone to put their own interpretation on the law. ☊ interpretation ☊
Dreams are open to interpretation (= they can be explained in different ways). ☊ interpretation ☊
interrupt with sth: Would you mind not interrupting with questions all the time? ☊ interrupt ☊
interrupt sb/sth (with sth): I hope I'm not interrupting you. ☊ interrupt ☊
They were interrupted by a knock at the door. ☊ interrupt ☊
interrupt (sb) + speech: 'I have a question,' she interrupted. ☊ interrupt ☊
The game was interrupted several times by rain. ☊ interrupt ☊
We interrupt this programme to bring you an important news bulletin. ☊ interrupt ☊
The birth of her son was a minor interruption to her career. ☊ interruption ☊
I managed to work for two hours without interruption. ☊ interruption ☊
He ignored her interruptions. ☊ interruption ☊
She spoke for 20 minutes without interruption. ☊ interruption ☊
The interval between major earthquakes might be 200 years. ☊ interval ☊
He knocked on the door and after a brief interval it was opened. ☊ interval ☊
She's delirious, but has lucid intervals. ☊ interval ☊
The day should be mainly dry with sunny intervals. ☊ interval ☊
Buses to the city leave at regular intervals. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
The runners started at 5-minute intervals. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
Flaming torches were positioned at intervals along the terrace. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
a job interview ☊ interview ☊
to be called for (an) interview ☊ interview ☊
He has an interview next week for the manager's job. ☊ interview ☊
a television/radio/newspaper interview ☊ interview ☊
interview (with sb): an interview with the new Governor ☊ interview ☊
to give an interview (= to agree to answer questions) ☊ interview ☊
Yesterday, in an interview on German television, the minister denied the reports. ☊ interview ☊
to conduct an interview (= to ask sb questions in public) ☊ interview ☊
The interview was published in all the papers. ☊ interview ☊
an interview with the careers adviser ☊ interview ☊
Interviews and questionnaires are the most important tools in market research. ☊ interview ☊
Which post are you being interviewed for? ☊ interview ☊
We interviewed ten people for the job. ☊ interview ☊
interview sb about sth: Next week, I will be interviewing Spielberg about his latest movie. ☊ interview ☊
interview sb: The Prime Minister declined to be interviewed. ☊ interview ☊
The police are waiting to interview the injured man. ☊ interview ☊
Can you translate this passage into German? ☊ into ☊
They came into power in 2008. ☊ into ☊
Bands from London introduced the craze for this kind of music. ☊ introduce ☊
A slow theme introduces the first movement. ☊ introduce ☊
introduce sth into/to sth: We want to introduce the latest technology into schools. ☊ introduce ☊
introduce sb to sth: The first lecture introduces students to the main topics of the course. ☊ introduce ☊
introduce sb: Can I introduce my wife? ☊ introduce ☊
introduce yourself (to sb): Can I introduce myself? I'm Helen Robins. ☊ introduce ☊
'An Introduction to Astronomy' ☊ introduction ☊
It's a useful introduction to an extremely complex subject. ☊ introduction ☊
By way of introduction, let me give you the background to the story. ☊ introduction ☊
Our speaker today needs no introduction (= is already well known). ☊ introduction ☊
the 1 000th anniversary of the introduction of Christianity to Russia ☊ introduction ☊
The book lists plants suitable for the British flower garden, among them many new introductions. ☊ introduction ☊
Who invented the steam engine? ☊ invent ☊
I wish mobile phones had never been invented! ☊ invent ☊
Fax machines were a wonderful invention at the time. ☊ invention ☊
Such changes have not been seen since the invention of the printing press. ☊ invention ☊
invest (in sth): Now is a good time to invest in the property market. ☊ invest ☊
invest (in/on sth): The government has invested heavily in public transport. ☊ invest ☊
invest sth (in/on sth): The college is to invest $2 million in a new conference hall. ☊ invest ☊
In his time managing the club he has invested millions on new players. ☊ invest ☊
This is not the first time he has been investigated by the police for fraud. ☊ investigate ☊
investigate (sth): Scientists are investigating the effects of diet on fighting cancer. ☊ investigate ☊
investigation into sth: The police have completed their investigations into the accident. ☊ investigation ☊
an investigation into the spending habits of teenagers ☊ investigation ☊
investment in sth: This country needs investment in education. ☊ investment ☊
a minimum investment of $10 000 ☊ investment ☊
Our investments are not doing well. ☊ investment ☊
We bought the house as an investment (= to make money). ☊ investment ☊
A microwave is a good investment. ☊ investment ☊
to accept/turn down/decline an invitation ☊ invitation ☊
invitation to do sth: I have an open invitation (= not restricted to a particular date) to visit my friend in Japan. ☊ invitation ☊
A concert was held at the invitation of the mayor. ☊ invitation ☊
Admission is by invitation only. ☊ invitation ☊
invite sb to sth: Have you been invited to their party? ☊ invite ☊
invite sb: I'd have liked to have gone but I wasn't invited. ☊ invite ☊
invite sb to do sth: They have invited me to go to Paris with them. ☊ invite ☊
invite sb (to/for sth): Successful candidates will be invited for interview next week. ☊ invite ☊
invite sth (from sb): He invited questions from the audience. ☊ invite ☊
invite sb to do sth: Readers are invited to email their comments to us. ☊ invite ☊
involve doing sth: The test will involve answering questions about a photograph. ☊ involve ☊
There was a serious incident involving a group of youths. ☊ involve ☊
involve yourself (in sth): Parents should involve themselves in their child's education. ☊ involve ☊
Some people tried to stop the fight but I didn't want to get involved. ☊ involved ☊
involved (in sth/sb): I was so involved in my book I didn't hear you knock. ☊ involved ☊
He's a very involved father (= he spends a lot of time with his children). ☊ involved ☊
They're not romantically involved. ☊ involved ☊
US involvement in European wars ☊ involvement ☊
a steam iron ☊ iron ☊
patients with iron deficiency (= not enough iron in their blood) ☊ iron ☊
I found her extremely irritating ☊ irritating ☊
an irritating habit ☊ irritating ☊
an irritating cough/rash ☊ irritating ☊
Turkish ☊ #NAME? ☊
a remote island off the coast of Scotland ☊ island ☊
No place on the planet can remain an island of affluence in a sea of suffering. ☊ island ☊
Money is not an issue. ☊ issue ☊
I don't think my private life is the issue here. ☊ issue ☊
I'm not bothered about the cost—you're the one who's making an issue of it. ☊ issue ☊
He still has some issues with women (= has problems dealing with them). ☊ issue ☊
This is a big issue; we need more time to think about it. ☊ issue ☊
The union plans to raise the issue of overtime. ☊ issue ☊
issue sth: to issue passports/visas/tickets ☊ issue ☊
issue sb with sth: New members will be issued with a temporary identity card. ☊ issue ☊
issue sth to sb: Work permits were issued to only 5% of those who applied for them. ☊ issue ☊
They issued a joint statement denying the charges. ☊ issue ☊
The police have issued an appeal for witnesses. ☊ issue ☊
Did you see it? ☊ it ☊
We have $500. Will it be enough for a deposit? ☊ it ☊
Yes, I was at home on Sunday. What about it? (= Why do you ask?) ☊ it ☊
It's your mother on the phone. ☊ it ☊
It's impossible to get there in time. ☊ it ☊
It's no use shouting. ☊ it ☊
I find it strange that she doesn't want to go. ☊ it ☊
It's a long time since they left. ☊ it ☊
It's Jim who's the clever one. ☊ it ☊
It's Spain that they're going to, not Portugal. ☊ it ☊
Can I pay for each item separately? ☊ item ☊
The computer was my largest single item of expenditure. ☊ item ☊
A windproof jacket is an essential item of clothing for hillwalking. ☊ item ☊
This clock is a collector's item (= because it is rare and valuable). ☊ item ☊
Turn the box on its side. ☊ its ☊
The dog had hurt its paw. ☊ its ☊
Does the computer turn itself off? ☊ itself ☊
The company has got itself into difficulties. ☊ itself ☊
There's no need for the team to feel proud of itself. ☊ itself ☊
The village itself is pretty, but the surrounding countryside is rather dull. ☊ itself ☊
a denim/tweed jacket ☊ jacket ☊
I have to wear a jacket and tie to work. ☊ jacket ☊
recipes for jams and preserves ☊ jam ☊
a jealous wife/husband ☊ jealous ☊
It's not my job to lock up! ☊ job ☊
The builder has a couple of jobs on at the moment. ☊ job ☊
a temporary/permanent job ☊ job ☊
The takeover of the company is bound to mean more job losses. ☊ job ☊
Many women are in part-time jobs. ☊ job ☊
Did they offer you the job? ☊ job ☊
He's been out of a job (= unemployed) for six months now. ☊ job ☊
She's never had a steady job (= a job that is not going to end suddenly). ☊ job ☊
Do you mind if I join you? ☊ join ☊
join sth: Over 200 members of staff joined the strike. ☊ join ☊
join sb in doing sth: I'm sure you'll all join me in wishing Ted and Laura a very happy marriage. ☊ join ☊
The island is joined to the mainland by a bridge. ☊ join ☊
She listens but she never joins in. ☊ join in (sth/doing sth), join in (with sb/sth) ☊
a joint account (= a bank account in the name of more than one person, for example a husband and wife) ☊ joint ☊
They finished in joint first place. ☊ joint ☊
They were joint owners of the house (= they owned it together). ☊ joint ☊
inflammation of the knee joint ☊ joint ☊
My joints are really stiff this morning. ☊ joint ☊
I can't tell jokes. ☊ joke ☊
They often make jokes at each other's expense. ☊ joke ☊
I didn't get the joke (= understand it). ☊ joke ☊
I wish he wouldn't tell dirty jokes (= about sex). ☊ joke ☊
I only did it as a joke (= it was not meant seriously). ☊ joke ☊
joke about sth: They often joked about all the things that could go wrong. ☊ joke ☊
I didn't mean that—I was only joking. ☊ joke ☊
No way am I doing that. You must be joking! ☊ you're joking, you must be joking ☊
She's going out with Dan? You're joking! ☊ you're joking, you must be joking ☊
They went on a long train journey across India. ☊ journey ☊
Did you have a good journey? ☊ journey ☊
We broke our journey (= stopped for a short time) in Madrid. ☊ journey ☊
Don't use the car for short journeys. ☊ journey ☊
It's a day's journey by car. ☊ journey ☊
I'm afraid you've had a wasted journey (= you cannot do what you have come to do). ☊ journey ☊
They journeyed for seven long months. ☊ journey ☊
to dance for/with joy ☊ joy ☊
I didn't expect them to jump for joy at the news (= to be very pleased). ☊ joy ☊
The last singer was the best—not that I'm any judge (= I do not know much about the subject). ☊ judge ☊
'I'm not sure that's a good way to do it.' 'Let me be the judge of that.' ☊ judge ☊
the panel of judges at the flower show ☊ judge ☊
What gives you the right to judge other people? ☊ judge ☊
judge how, what, etc...: It's difficult to judge how long the journey will take. ☊ judge ☊
judge sb/sth to be/do sth: I judged him to be about 50. ☊ judge ☊
Judging by her last letter, they are having a wonderful time. ☊ judge ☊
judge sb/sth (on sth): Schools should not be judged only on exam results. ☊ judge ☊
judge sb/sth + adj.: They judged it wise to say nothing. ☊ judge ☊
judge how, what, etc...: It was hard to judge how great the risk was. ☊ judge ☊
She showed a lack of judgement when she gave Mark the job. ☊ judgement ☊
It's not something I can give you rules for; you'll have to use your judgement. ☊ judgement ☊
He achieved his aim more by luck than judgement. ☊ judgement ☊
He refused to make a judgement about the situation. ☊ judgement ☊
I'd like to reserve judgement until I see the report. ☊ judgement ☊
I did it against my better judgement (= although I thought it was perhaps the wrong thing to do). ☊ judgement ☊
a carton of apple juice ☊ juice ☊
I couldn't follow the talk because he kept jumping about from one topic to another. ☊ jump ☊
The story then jumps from her childhood in New York to her first visit to London. ☊ jump ☊
She jumped up and ran out of the room. ☊ jump ☊
She jumped down from the chair. ☊ jump ☊
The story takes a jump back in time. ☊ jump ☊
The negotiations took a jump forward yesterday (= they made progress). ☊ jump ☊
junior to sb: She is junior to me. ☊ junior ☊
She has coached many of our leading juniors. ☊ junior ☊
office juniors ☊ junior ☊
This jacket is just my size. ☊ just ☊
Just my luck (= the sort of bad luck I usually have). The phone's not working. ☊ just ☊
The clock struck six just as I arrived. ☊ just ☊
She's just as smart as her sister. ☊ just ☊
Inflation fell to just over 4 per cent. ☊ just ☊
I just saw him a moment ago. ☊ just ☊
I'm just finishing my book. ☊ just ☊
I can't just drop all my commitments. ☊ just ☊
This essay is just not good enough. ☊ just ☊
I didn't mean to upset you. It's just that I had to tell somebody. ☊ just ☊
This is not just another disaster movie—it's a masterpiece. ☊ just ☊
Just because you're older than me doesn't mean you know everything. ☊ just ☊
just (for sth): I decided to learn Japanese just for fun. ☊ just ☊
There is just one method that might work. ☊ just ☊
'Can I help you?' 'No thanks, I'm just looking.' (= in a shop/store) ☊ just ☊
'Is Mr Burns available?' 'Just a second, please, I'll check.' ☊ just a minute/moment/second ☊
They are demanding equal rights and justice. ☊ justice ☊
Who can deny the justice of their cause? ☊ justice ☊
He demanded, not without justice, that he should be allowed to express his views. ☊ justice ☊
the criminal justice system ☊ justice ☊
They were accused of attempting to pervert the course of justice. ☊ justice ☊
They were accused of attempting to obstruct justice. ☊ justice ☊
She felt fully justified in asking for her money back. ☊ justified ☊
His fears proved justified. ☊ justified ☊
justify (sb/sth) doing sth: How can they justify paying such huge salaries? ☊ justify ☊
justify sth: Her success had justified the faith her teachers had put in her. ☊ justify ☊
The Prime Minister has been asked to justify the decision to Parliament. ☊ justify ☊
You don't need to justify yourself to me. ☊ justify ☊
keen on doing sth: She's not keen on being told what to do. ☊ keen ☊
keen (that...): We are keen that our school should get involved too. ☊ keen ☊
keen (on doing sth): I wasn't too keen on going to the party. ☊ keen ☊
one of the keenest supporters of the team ☊ keen ☊
He scarcely earns enough to keep himself and his family. ☊ keep ☊
She kept a diary for over twenty years. ☊ keep ☊
I kept a weekly account of my workload and activities. ☊ keep ☊
She kept her promise to visit them. ☊ keep ☊
He failed to keep his appointment at the clinic. ☊ keep ☊
Can you keep a secret? ☊ keep ☊
Keep your passport in a safe place. ☊ keep ☊
keep sth for sb: Please keep a seat for me. ☊ keep ☊
keep sb sth: Please keep me a seat. ☊ keep ☊
Here's a five dollar bill—please keep the change. ☊ keep ☊
keep on doing sth: Don't keep on interrupting me! ☊ keep ☊
+ adv./prep.: The notice said 'Keep off (= Do not walk on) the grass'. ☊ keep ☊
keep sb/sth + adj.: She kept the children amused for hours. ☊ keep ☊
keep sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): He kept his coat on. ☊ keep ☊
Don't keep us in suspense—what happened next? ☊ keep ☊
She had trouble keeping her balance. ☊ keep ☊
keep sb/sth doing sth: I'm very sorry to keep you waiting. ☊ keep ☊
We're having difficulty keeping up our mortgage payments. ☊ keep sth up ☊
She likes to keep up with the latest fashions. ☊ keep up with sth ☊
If you do not keep up with the payments you could lose your home. ☊ keep up with sth ☊
The sign said 'Private Property—Keep Out!' ☊ keep out (of sth) ☊
That child can't keep out of mischief. ☊ keep out of sth, keep sb out of sth ☊
Keep the baby out of the sun. ☊ keep out of sth, keep sb out of sth ☊
Slow down—I can't keep up! ☊ keep up (with sb/sth) ☊
I can't keep up with all the changes. ☊ keep up (with sb/sth) ☊
Wages are not keeping up with inflation. ☊ keep up (with sb/sth) ☊
You just have to keep yourself busy and keep going. ☊ keep going ☊
Check your answers in the key at the back of the book. ☊ key ☊
Press the return key to enter the information. ☊ key ☊
key (to sth): The key to success is preparation. ☊ key ☊
key (to doing sth): The driver of the car probably holds the key to solving the crime. ☊ key ☊
to insert/turn the key in the lock ☊ key ☊
the car keys ☊ key ☊
the spare key to the front door ☊ key ☊
There's a special key for winding up this clock. ☊ key ☊
Key (in) your password. ☊ key ☊
'Caution' is the key word in this situation. ☊ key ☊
Good communication is key to our success. ☊ key ☊
His contribution could be key. ☊ key ☊
Vandals had kicked the door down. ☊ kick ☊
The dancers kicked their legs in the air. ☊ kick ☊
She gave him a kick on the shin. ☊ kick ☊
He aimed a kick at the dog. ☊ kick ☊
If the door won't open, give it a kick. ☊ kick ☊
She needs a kick up the backside (= she needs to be strongly encouraged to do sth or to behave better). ☊ kick ☊
Do you have any kids? ☊ kid ☊
Don't kill yourself trying to get the work done by tomorrow. It can wait. ☊ kill ☊
She made a killing on the stock market. ☊ make a killing ☊
They're two of a kind—both workaholics! ☊ of a kind ☊
As well as his salary, he gets benefits in kind. ☊ in kind ☊
'I was terrible!' 'You were nothing of the kind.' ☊ nothing of the kind/sort ☊
My father was one of a kind—I'll never be like him. ☊ one of a kind ☊
Soft water is kinder to your hair. ☊ kind ☊
The weather was very kind to us. ☊ kind ☊
Thank you for your kind invitation. ☊ kind ☊
We need a kinder, gentler society. ☊ kind ☊
It would be kinder if we didn't mention his wife. ☊ kind ☊
If an animal is badly injured, often the kindest thing to do is to destroy it painlessly. ☊ kind ☊
She spoke kindly to them. ☊ kindly ☊
the kings and queens of England ☊ king ☊
They stood in a doorway kissing (= kissing each other). ☊ kiss ☊
Do people in Britain kiss when they meet? ☊ kiss ☊
kiss sb: Go and kiss your mother goodnight. ☊ kiss ☊
She kissed him on both cheeks. ☊ kiss ☊
He lifted the trophy up and kissed it. ☊ kiss ☊
An award can be the kiss of death for a writer. ☊ the kiss of death ☊
He went down on one knee and asked her to marry him. ☊ knee ☊
Everyone was down on (their) hands and knees (= crawling on the floor) looking for the ring. ☊ knee ☊
The knives are out for the chancellor. ☊ the knives are out (for sb) ☊
Marcia laughed as she twisted the knife still deeper. ☊ turn/twist the knife (in the wound) ☊
knit sb sth: She's knitting the baby a shawl. ☊ knit ☊
knock sth (against/on sth): Be careful you don't knock your head on this low beam. ☊ knock ☊
They had to knock the door down to get in. ☊ knock ☊
knock sth: The criticism had knocked (= damaged) her self-esteem. ☊ knock ☊
He knocked three times and waited. ☊ knock ☊
He got a nasty knock on the head. ☊ knock ☊
hair full of knots and tangles (= twisted in a way that is difficult to comb ) ☊ knot ☊
know sth: Do you know any Japanese? ☊ know ☊
I couldn't see who was speaking, but I knew the voice. ☊ know ☊
She knows a bargain when she sees one. ☊ know ☊
Peter Wilson, also known as 'the Tiger' ☊ know ☊
know sb/sth as sth: It's known as the most dangerous part of the city. ☊ know ☊
know sb/sth for sth: She is best known for her work on the human brain. ☊ know ☊
Do you two know each other (= have you met before)? ☊ know ☊
Knowing Ben, we could be waiting a long time (= it is typical of him to be late). ☊ know ☊
I don't know anyone in Oxford. ☊ know ☊
I know things will turn out all right. ☊ know ☊
I don't know that I can finish it by next week. ☊ know ☊
'She's the worst player in the team.' 'Oh, I don't know (= I am not sure that I agree) —she played well yesterday.' ☊ know ☊
know (that)...: As soon as I walked in the room I knew (that) something was wrong. ☊ know ☊
know (sth): This case is hopeless and he knows it (= although he will not admit it). ☊ know ☊
'Martin was lying all the time.' 'I should have known.' ☊ know ☊
All I know is that she used to work in a bank (= I have no other information about her). ☊ know ☊
know (that)...: I know (that) people's handwriting changes as they get older. ☊ know ☊
it is known that...: It is widely known that CFCs can damage the ozone layer. ☊ know ☊
I didn't know what he was talking about. ☊ know ☊
'What's the answer?' 'I don't know.' ☊ know ☊
'There's no one in.' 'How do you know? ' ☊ know ☊
You know about Amanda's baby, don't you? ☊ know ☊
I don't know about you, but I'm ready for something to eat. ☊ know ☊
'Is anyone else coming?' 'Not that I know of. ' ☊ know ☊
'Isn't that his car?' 'I wouldn't know./How should I know? ' (= I don't know and I am not the person you should ask.) ☊ know ☊
'What are you two whispering about?' 'You don't want to know ' (= because you would be shocked or wouldn't approve). ☊ know ☊
Well, you know, it's difficult to explain. ☊ you know ☊
I'm not stupid, you know. ☊ you know ☊
God knows what else they might find. ☊ God/goodness/Heaven knows ☊
'Where are they?' 'Goodness knows.' ☊ God/goodness/Heaven knows ☊
I don't know if I can come, but I'll let you know tomorrow. ☊ let sb know ☊
Let me know how I can help. ☊ let sb know ☊
practical/medical/scientific knowledge ☊ knowledge ☊
There is a lack of knowledge about the tax system. ☊ knowledge ☊
She sent the letter without my knowledge. ☊ knowledge ☊
She was impatient in the knowledge that time was limited. ☊ knowledge ☊
I went to sleep secure in the knowledge that I was not alone in the house. ☊ knowledge ☊
They could relax safe in the knowledge that they had the funding for the project. ☊ knowledge ☊
science labs ☊ lab ☊
a lab technician ☊ lab ☊
a lab coat (= a white coat worn by scientists, etc. working in a laboratory) ☊ lab ☊
We carefully labelled each item with the contents and the date. ☊ label ☊
a research laboratory ☊ laboratory ☊
laboratory experiments/tests ☊ laboratory ☊
to send a specimen to the laboratory for analysis ☊ laboratory ☊
He was sentenced to two years in a labour camp (= a type of prison where people have to do hard physical work). ☊ labour ☊
The trip was cancelled through lack of (= because there was not enough) interest. ☊ lack ☊
There was no lack of volunteers. ☊ lack ☊
She showed a distinct lack of enthusiasm for the idea of becoming a mother. ☊ lack ☊
As the only child of wealthy parents, he lacked for nothing. ☊ lack (for) nothing ☊
She's not usually lacking in confidence. ☊ lacking ☊
The book is completely lacking in originality. ☊ lacking ☊
He was taken on as a teacher but was found lacking (= was thought not to be good enough). ☊ lacking ☊
a tea lady (= a woman who serves tea in an office) ☊ lady ☊
a lady doctor/golfer ☊ lady ☊
Can I take your coats, ladies? ☊ lady ☊
We swam in the lake. ☊ lake ☊
Lake Ontario ☊ lake ☊
a wine lake (= a large supply of wine that is not being used) ☊ lake ☊
fertile/arid/stony, etc. land ☊ land ☊
The land was very dry and hard after the long, hot summer. ☊ land ☊
a piece of waste/derelict land ☊ land ☊
During the war their lands were occupied by the enemy. ☊ land ☊
We made the journey by land, though flying would have been cheaper. ☊ land ☊
A large stone landed right beside him. ☊ land ☊
They were the first men to land on the moon. ☊ land ☊
an artist famous for his landscapes ☊ landscape ☊
The quickest way is through the back lanes behind the bus station. ☊ lane ☊
bad/foul/strong language (= words that people may consider offensive) ☊ language ☊
literary/poetic language ☊ language ☊
It takes a long time to learn to speak a language well. ☊ language ☊
All the children must learn a foreign language. ☊ language ☊
They fell in love in spite of the language barrier (= the difficulty of communicating when people speak different languages). ☊ language ☊
Why study Latin? It's a dead language (= no longer spoken by anyone). ☊ language ☊
a large area/family/house/car/appetite ☊ large ☊
small, medium, large ☊ large ☊
Some drugs are being used on a much larger scale than previously. ☊ large ☊
If we look at the larger picture of the situation, the differences seem slight. ☊ large ☊
the manager who is largely responsible for the team's victory ☊ largely ☊
I wouldn't marry you if you were the last person on earth! ☊ last ☊
They arrived last of all. ☊ last ☊
They last won the cup in 2006. ☊ last ☊
They were the last to arrive. ☊ last ☊
The meeting only lasted (for) a few minutes. ☊ last ☊
Each game lasts about an hour. ☊ last ☊
How long does the play last? ☊ last ☊
This weather won't last. ☊ last ☊
last sb: These shoes should last you till next year. ☊ last ☊
She won't last long in that job. ☊ last ☊
last (out): Can you last (out) until I can get help? ☊ last ☊
last (out) sth: Doctors say that she probably won't last out the night (= she will probably die before the morning). ☊ last ☊
He was injured early on and didn't last the match. ☊ last ☊
last sb (out): We've got enough food to last us (for) three days. ☊ last ☊
She married in her late twenties (= when she was 28 or 29). ☊ late ☊
In later life he started playing golf. ☊ late ☊
a late Victorian house ☊ late ☊
his late plays ☊ late ☊
The concert was cancelled at a very late stage. ☊ late ☊
Because of the cold weather the crops are later this year. ☊ late ☊
Interest will be charged for late payment. ☊ late ☊
Look at the time—it's much later than I thought. ☊ late ☊
What is the latest time I can have an appointment? ☊ late ☊
Can I stay up late tonight? ☊ late ☊
She married late. ☊ late ☊
They worked late into the night to finish the report. ☊ late ☊
This is discussed in more detail in a later chapter. ☊ later ☊
The match has been postponed to a later date. ☊ later ☊
the latest craze/fashion/trend ☊ latest ☊
He presented two solutions. The latter seems much better. ☊ latter ☊
The town has a concert hall and two theatres. The latter were both built in the 1950s. ☊ latter ☊
laugh (at/about sth): You never laugh at my jokes! ☊ laugh ☊
The show was hilarious—I couldn't stop laughing. ☊ laugh ☊
She is not afraid to laugh at herself (= is not too serious about herself). ☊ laugh at sb/sth ☊
a short/nervous/hearty laugh ☊ laugh ☊
to launch an appeal/an inquiry/an investigation/a campaign ☊ launch ☊
to launch an attack/invasion ☊ launch ☊
a party to launch his latest novel ☊ launch ☊
The Navy is to launch a new warship today. ☊ launch ☊
to launch a communications satellite ☊ launch ☊
to launch a missile/rocket/torpedo ☊ launch ☊
a product launch ☊ launch ☊
Jane is studying law. ☊ law ☊
He's in law school. ☊ law ☊
He's at law school. ☊ law ☊
law (against sth): the 1996 law against the hiring of illegal immigrants ☊ law ☊
law (on sth): The government has introduced some tough new laws on food hygiene. ☊ law ☊
to pass a law (= officially make it part of the system of laws) ☊ law ☊
There ought to be a law against it! ☊ law ☊
If they entered the building they would be breaking the law. ☊ law ☊
Defence attorneys can use any means within the law to get their client off. ☊ law ☊
British schools are now required by law to publish their exam results. ☊ law ☊
Do not think you are above the law (= think that you cannot be punished by the law). ☊ law ☊
the need for better law enforcement ☊ law ☊
After the riots, the military was brought in to restore law and order. ☊ law and order ☊
They claim to be the party of law and order. ☊ law and order ☊
The hens are not laying well (= not producing many eggs). ☊ lay ☊
Relatives laid wreaths on the grave. ☊ lay ☊
The foundations of the house are being laid today. ☊ lay ☊
They had laid the groundwork for future development. ☊ lay ☊
lay A (on/over B): Before they started they laid newspaper on the floor. ☊ lay ☊
The grapes were laid to dry on racks. ☊ lay ☊
the layers of meaning in the poem ☊ layer ☊
He was not stupid, just lazy. ☊ lazy ☊
to lead a quiet life/a life of luxury/a miserable existence ☊ lead ☊
Eating too much sugar can lead to health problems. ☊ lead ☊
A reward was offered for information leading to an arrest. ☊ lead ☊
He's too easily led (= easily persuaded to do or think sth). ☊ lead ☊
lead sb to do sth: This has led scientists to speculate on the existence of other galaxies. ☊ lead ☊
The situation is far worse than we had been led to believe. ☊ lead ☊
lead sb + adv./prep.: The track led us through a wood. ☊ lead ☊
The receptionist led the way to the boardroom. ☊ lead ☊
The polls have given Labour a five-point lead. ☊ lead ☊
a commanding/comfortable lead ☊ lead ☊
Manchester lost their early two-goal lead. ☊ lead ☊
He was not a natural leader. ☊ leader ☊
She started the last lap just behind the leading group. ☊ leading ☊
lean against sth: A shovel was leaning against the wall. ☊ lean ☊
Can I lean my bike against the wall? ☊ lean ☊
learn sth: to learn a language/a musical instrument/a skill ☊ learn ☊
learn sth from sb/sth: I learned a lot from my father. ☊ learn ☊
learn sth from doing sth: You can learn a great deal just from watching other players. ☊ learn ☊
learn (about sth): She's very keen to learn about Japanese culture. ☊ learn ☊
The book is about how children learn. ☊ learn ☊
learn to do sth: He's learning to dance. ☊ learn ☊
learn how, what, etc...: He's still learning how to dance. ☊ learn ☊
Today we learnt how to use the new software. ☊ learn ☊
learn of/about sth: I learnt of her arrival from a close friend. ☊ learn ☊
learn (that)...: We were very surprised to learn (that) she had got married again. ☊ learn ☊
learn sth: How did they react when they learned the news? ☊ learn ☊
it is learned that...: It has been learned that 500 jobs are to be lost at the factory. ☊ learn ☊
We have to learn one of Hamlet's speeches for school tomorrow. ☊ learn ☊
learn (from sth): I'm sure she'll learn from her mistakes. ☊ learn ☊
learn (that)...: He'll just have to learn (that) he can't always have his own way. ☊ learn ☊
learn to do sth: I soon learned not to ask too many questions. ☊ learn ☊
Really, I'm not in the least tired. ☊ not in the least ☊
'Do you mind if I put the television on?' 'No, not in the least.' ☊ not in the least ☊
Well, at least they weren't bored. ☊ at least ☊
They seldom complained—officially at least. ☊ at least ☊
It works, at least I think it does. ☊ at least ☊
a leather jacket ☊ leather ☊
leave sth (for sb): Someone left this note for you. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb sth: Someone left you this note. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb/sth + adv./prep.: You can leave the cooking to me. ☊ leave ☊
'Where shall we eat?' 'I'll leave it entirely (up) to you (= you can decide).' ☊ leave ☊
They left me with all the clearing up. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb/sth to do sth: I was left to cope on my own. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth (to sb): She left £1 million to her daughter. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb/sth doing sth: Don't leave her waiting outside in the rain. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb with sth: She left me with the impression that she was unhappy with her job. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb sth: I'm afraid you leave me no choice. ☊ leave ☊
Is there any coffee left? ☊ leave ☊
leave of sth: They are fighting to save what is left of their business. ☊ leave ☊
leave to sb: The only course of action left to me was to notify her employer. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth/sb behind: Don't leave any of your belongings behind. ☊ leave ☊
He wasn't well, so we had to leave him behind. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth: Leave the dishes—I'll do them later. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth until...: Why do you always leave everything until the last moment? ☊ leave ☊
She's leaving him for another man. ☊ leave ☊
leave for...: The plane leaves for Dallas at 12.35. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth: I hate leaving home. ☊ leave ☊
Leave me out of this quarrel, please. ☊ leave sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
He hadn't been asked to the party and was feeling very left out. ☊ leave sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
She left out an 'm' in 'accommodation'. ☊ leave sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
to deliver/give a lecture to first-year students ☊ lecture ☊
a lecture room/hall ☊ lecture ☊
The Left only has/have a small chance of winning power. ☊ left ☊
I broke my leg playing football. ☊ leg ☊
the legal profession/system ☊ legal ☊
They are currently facing a long legal battle in the US courts. ☊ legal ☊
Should euthanasia be made legal? ☊ legal ☊
a legally binding agreement ☊ legally ☊
You are legally entitled to a full refund. ☊ legally ☊
Legally, there is not a lot we can do. ☊ legally ☊
It's an important case both legally and politically. ☊ legally ☊
lend (out) sth (to sb): I've lent the car to a friend. ☊ lend ☊
lend sb sth: Can you lend me your car this evening? ☊ lend ☊
Has he returned that book you lent him? ☊ lend ☊
lend (sth) (to sb): The bank refused to lend the money to us. ☊ lend ☊
lend sb sth: They refused to lend us the money. ☊ lend ☊
We discussed shortening the length of the course. ☊ length ☊
He was disgusted at the length of time he had to wait. ☊ length ☊
She got a headache if she had to read for any length of time (= for a long time). ☊ length ☊
Size of pension depends partly on length of service with the company. ☊ length ☊
This room is twice the length of the kitchen. ☊ length ☊
As time passed, she saw less and less of all her old friends at home. ☊ less and less ☊
His simple, elegant paintings reflect his principle that less is more. ☊ less is more ☊
She's having lunch with the Director, no less. ☊ no less ☊
The guide contains details of no less than 115 hiking routes. ☊ no less than... ☊
No explanation was offered, still less an apology. ☊ even/much/still less ☊
He's too shy to ask a stranger the time, much less speak to a room full of people. ☊ even/much/still less ☊
She found the job less and less attractive. ☊ less and less ☊
She gives piano lessons. ☊ lesson ☊
All new students are given lessons in/on how to use the library. ☊ lesson ☊
I'm having/taking driving lessons. ☊ lesson ☊
Our first lesson on Tuesdays is French. ☊ lesson ☊
What did we do last lesson? ☊ lesson ☊
The course book is divided into 30 lessons. ☊ lesson ☊
Other countries can teach us a lesson or two on industrial policy. ☊ lesson ☊
a salutary lesson ☊ lesson ☊
The accident taught me a lesson I'll never forget. ☊ lesson ☊
We are still absorbing the harsh lessons of this disaster. ☊ lesson ☊
It was a lesson not lost on (= learned well by) the team manager. ☊ lesson ☊
lesson to sb: Let that be a lesson to you (= so that you do not make the same mistake again). ☊ lesson ☊
Their openness was a terrific lesson to me. ☊ lesson ☊
I let the spare room. ☊ let ☊
They decided to let out the smaller offices at low rents. ☊ let ☊
Let us get those boxes down for you. ☊ let ☊
I don't think we'll make it, but let's try anyway. ☊ let ☊
'Shall we check it again?' 'Yes, let's.' ☊ let ☊
let sb/sth do sth: Let them splash around in the pool for a while. ☊ let ☊
let sb/sth do sth: They won't let him leave the country. ☊ let ☊
let sb/sth: She wanted to lend me some money but I wouldn't let her. ☊ let ☊
to let sb into the house ☊ let ☊
I'll give you a key so that you can let yourself in. ☊ let ☊
This machine won't let you down. ☊ let sb down ☊
They let us off lightly. ☊ let sb off (with sth) ☊
Let go! You're hurting me! ☊ let sb/sth go, let go (of sb/sth) ☊
Will they let the hostages go? ☊ let sb go ☊
There's a letter for you from your mother. ☊ letter ☊
You will be notified by letter. ☊ letter ☊
Write your name in capital/block letters. ☊ letter ☊
Archaeologists found pottery in the lowest level of the site. ☊ level ☊
The cables are buried one metre below ground level. ☊ level ☊
The tables are not on a level (= the same height). ☊ level ☊
a computer game with 15 levels ☊ level ☊
What is the level of this course? ☊ level ☊
He studied French to degree level. ☊ level ☊
I refuse to sink to their level (= behave as badly as them). ☊ level ☊
Add a level tablespoon of flour (= enough to fill the spoon but not so much that it goes above the level of the edge of the spoon). ☊ level ☊
a public/reference/university, etc. library ☊ library ☊
a toy library (= for borrowing toys from) ☊ library ☊
licence (for sth): a licence for the software ☊ licence ☊
Is there a licence fee? ☊ licence ☊
a site licence for the new software ☊ licence ☊
license sth: The new drug has not yet been licensed in the US. ☊ license ☊
licensing hours (= the times when alcohol can be sold at a pub, etc.) ☊ license ☊
license sb/sth to do sth: They had licensed the firm to produce the drug. ☊ license ☊
a license for the software ☊ license ☊
I can't get the lid off this jar. ☊ lid ☊
I'd rather use my money than leave it lying in the bank. ☊ lie ☊
Don't leave toys lying around—someone might trip over them. ☊ lie around ☊
Go and lie down for a while. ☊ lie down ☊
We first met in 2006, no, I tell a lie, it was 2007. ☊ I tell a lie ☊
Commuting is a part of daily life for many people. ☊ life ☊
Jill wants to travel and see life for herself. ☊ life ☊
We bought a dishwasher to make life easier. ☊ life ☊
In London life can be hard. ☊ life ☊
In real life (= when she met him) he wasn't how she had imagined him at all. ☊ life ☊
Life can be difficult when you move to a new town. ☊ life ☊
Life isn't like in the movies, you know. ☊ life ☊
country/city life ☊ life ☊
family/married life ☊ life ☊
a hard/an easy life ☊ life ☊
My day-to-day life is not very exciting. ☊ life ☊
She lived a quiet life in the countryside. ☊ life ☊
Many of these children have led very sheltered lives (= they have not had many different experiences). ☊ life ☊
They emigrated to start a new life in Canada. ☊ life ☊
He doesn't like to talk about his private life. ☊ life ☊
She has a full social life. ☊ life ☊
He will spend the rest of his life (= until he dies) in a wheelchair. ☊ life ☊
There's no such thing as a job for life any longer. ☊ life ☊
They were very happy throughout their married life. ☊ life ☊
The International Stock Exchange started life as a London coffee shop. ☊ life ☊
They could see that the company had a limited life (= it was going to close). ☊ life ☊
In Italy the average life of a government is eleven months. ☊ life ☊
Is there intelligent life on other planets? ☊ life ☊
The body was cold and showed no signs of life. ☊ life ☊
In spring the countryside bursts into life. ☊ life ☊
He risked his life to save his daughter from the fire. ☊ life ☊
Several attempts have been made on the President's life (= several people have tried to kill him). ☊ life ☊
to lift a ban/curfew/blockade ☊ lift ☊
I lifted the baby out of the chair. ☊ lift ☊
He lifted the suitcase down from the rack. ☊ lift ☊
I lifted the lid of the box and peered in. ☊ lift ☊
Do you have a light? ☊ light ☊
A light was still burning in the bedroom. ☊ light ☊
Keep going—the lights (= traffic lights) are green. ☊ light ☊
Check your car before you drive to make sure that your lights are working. ☊ light ☊
a room with good natural light ☊ light ☊
The light was beginning to fail (= it was beginning to get dark). ☊ light ☊
light reading for the beach ☊ light ☊
a concert of light classical music ☊ light ☊
She kept her tone light. ☊ light ☊
This programme looks at the lighter side of politics. ☊ light ☊
We all needed a little light relief at the end of a long day (= something amusing or entertaining that comes after sth serious or boring). ☊ light ☊
The job does have its lighter moments. ☊ light ☊
Let's talk about lighter things, shall we? ☊ light ☊
On a lighter note, we end the news today with a story about a duck called Quackers. ☊ light ☊
light traffic ☊ light ☊
Trading on the stock exchange was light today. ☊ light ☊
After his accident he was moved to lighter work. ☊ light ☊
As a boxer, he was always light on his feet (= quick and elegant in the way he moved). ☊ light ☊
He's lost a lot of weight—he's three kilos lighter than he was. ☊ light ☊
The aluminium body is 12% lighter than if built with steel. ☊ light ☊
Lighter shades suit you best. ☊ light ☊
People with pale complexions should avoid wearing light colours. ☊ light ☊
We'll leave in the morning as soon as it's light. ☊ light ☊
It gets light at about 5 o'clock. ☊ light ☊
It was a light spacious apartment at the top of the building. ☊ light ☊
well/badly lit streets ☊ light ☊
I put a lighted match to the letter and watched it burn. ☊ light ☊
The fire wouldn't light. ☊ light ☊
He kissed her lightly on the cheek. ☊ lightly ☊
I try to eat lightly (= not to eat heavy or greasy food). ☊ lightly ☊
She looks nothing like (= not at all like) her mother. ☊ like ☊
What's it like studying in Spain? ☊ like ☊
Students were angry at being treated like children. ☊ like ☊
anti-utopian novels like 'Animal Farm' and '1984' ☊ like ☊
Do you like their new house? ☊ like ☊
I don't like the way he's looking at me. ☊ like ☊
You've got to go to school, whether you like it or not. ☊ like ☊
like doing sth: She's never liked swimming. ☊ like ☊
like sb/sth doing sth: I didn't like him taking all the credit. ☊ like ☊
I didn't like his taking all the credit. ☊ like ☊
like to do sth: I like to see them enjoying themselves. ☊ like ☊
Do what you like—I don't care. ☊ like ☊
like to do sth: I didn't like to disturb you. ☊ like ☊
like doing sth: He doesn't like asking his parents for help. ☊ like ☊
like sth: Would you like a drink? ☊ like ☊
like to do sth: I'd like to think it over. ☊ like ☊
Would you like to come with us? ☊ like ☊
How can they afford it? That's what I'd like to know. ☊ like ☊
like for sb to do sth: I'd like for us to work together. ☊ like ☊
No one sings the blues like she did. ☊ like ☊
It didn't turn out like I intended. ☊ like ☊
Like I said (= as I said before), you're always welcome to stay. ☊ like ☊
She acts like she owns the place. ☊ like ☊
likely (that...): It's more than likely that the thieves don't know how much it is worth. ☊ likely ☊
They might refuse to let us do it, but it's hardly likely. ☊ likely ☊
There is a limit to the amount of pain we can bear. ☊ limit ☊
The team performed to the limit of its capabilities. ☊ limit ☊
His arrogance knew (= had) no limits. ☊ limit ☊
a time/speed/age limit ☊ limit ☊
They were travelling at a speed that was double the legal limit. ☊ limit ☊
You can't drive—you're over the limit (= you have drunk more alcohol than is legal when driving). ☊ limit ☊
to keep government spending within acceptable limits ☊ limit ☊
The amount of money you have to spend will limit your choice. ☊ limit ☊
Violent crime is not limited to big cities. ☊ limit sth to sb/sth ☊
The teaching of history should not be limited to dates and figures. ☊ limit sth to sb/sth ☊
This offer is for a limited period only. ☊ limited ☊
Just keep going in a straight line; you can't miss it. ☊ line ☊
They followed the line of the river for three miles. ☊ line ☊
Be careful to stay out of the line of fire (= the direction sb is shooting in). ☊ line ☊
The train was delayed because a tree had fallen across the line. ☊ line ☊
Your bill includes line rental. ☊ line ☊
If you hold the line (= stay on the telephone and wait), I'll see if she is available. ☊ line ☊
They dropped the sails and threw a line to a man on the dock. ☊ line ☊
I can only remember the first two lines of that song. ☊ line ☊
They were stuck in a line of traffic. ☊ line ☊
to stand/wait in line for sth ☊ line ☊
He was convicted of illegally importing weapons across state lines. ☊ line ☊
Be careful not to cross the line (= the broken line painted down the middle of the road). ☊ line ☊
They were all waiting on the starting line. ☊ line ☊
evidence for a strong causal link between exposure to sun and skin cancer ☊ link ☊
The department is interested in developing closer links with industry. ☊ link ☊
link (between A and B): Social customs provide a vital link between generations. ☊ link ☊
link A and B (together): When computers are networked, they are linked together so that information can be transferred between them. ☊ link ☊
The personal and social development of the child are inextricably linked (= they depend on each other). ☊ link ☊
She kissed him on the lips. ☊ lip ☊
Not a drop of alcohol passed my lips (= I didn't drink any). ☊ lip ☊
the transition from liquid to vapour ☊ liquid ☊
liquid soap ☊ liquid ☊
The detergent comes in powder or liquid form. ☊ liquid ☊
a liquid lunch (= alcoholic drinks, rather than food) ☊ liquid ☊
Is your name on the list? ☊ list ☊
Having to wait hours came high on the list of complaints. ☊ list ☊
Listen! What's that noise? Can you hear it? ☊ listen ☊
Sorry, I wasn't really listening. ☊ listen ☊
You haven't been listening to a word I've said! ☊ listen ☊
None of this would have happened if you'd listened to me. ☊ listen ☊
Why won't you listen to reason? ☊ listen ☊
French literature ☊ literature ☊
great works of literature ☊ literature ☊
a little house ☊ little ☊
a little group of tourists ☊ little ☊
a little old lady ☊ little ☊
'Which do you want?' 'I'll take the little one.' ☊ little ☊
Here's a little something (= a small present) for your birthday. ☊ little ☊
The poor little thing! It's lost its mother. ☊ little ☊
What a nasty little man! ☊ little ☊
She's a good little worker. ☊ little ☊
He'd become quite the little gentleman. ☊ little ☊
I lived in America when I was little. ☊ little ☊
A little while later the phone rang. ☊ little ☊
I can't remember every little detail. ☊ little ☊
You soon get used to the little difficulties. ☊ little ☊
Students have little or no choice in the matter. ☊ little ☊
She said little or nothing (= hardly anything) about her experience. ☊ little ☊
If you have any spare milk, could you give me a little? ☊ little ☊
I've only read a little of the book so far. ☊ little ☊
It caused not a little/no little (= a lot of) confusion. ☊ little ☊
After a little (= a short time) he got up and left. ☊ little ☊
Little did I know that this spelled the end of my career. ☊ little ☊
She seemed a little afraid of going inside. ☊ little ☊
These shoes are a little (bit) too big for me. ☊ little ☊
Everything has become just that little bit harder. ☊ little ☊
She felt tired and more than a little worried. ☊ little ☊
This moment will live in our memory for many years to come. ☊ live ☊
They lived their lives to the full. ☊ live ☊
Spiders can live for several days without food. ☊ live ☊
Small birds live mainly on insects. ☊ live on sth ☊
You can't live on forty pounds a week. ☊ live on sth ☊
My salary isn't enough for us to live on. ☊ live on sth ☊
It was the first interview I'd done in front of a live audience (= with people watching). ☊ live ☊
an intelligent and lively young woman ☊ lively ☊
He showed a lively interest in politics. ☊ lively ☊
There's loads to do today. ☊ load ☊
He wrote loads and loads of letters to people. ☊ load ☊
Uncle Jim brought a whole load of presents for the kids. ☊ load ☊
We saw a load of houses before we bought this one. ☊ load ☊
The trucks waited at the warehouse to pick up their loads. ☊ load ☊
The women came down the hill with their loads of firewood. ☊ load ☊
A lorry shed its load (= accidentally dropped its load) on the motorway. ☊ load ☊
They ordered three truckloads of sand. ☊ load ☊
load (sth): Is the gun loaded? ☊ load ☊
Can you help me load the dishwasher? ☊ load ☊
load (up): load (up with sth): We finished loading and set off. ☊ load ☊
They loaded her with gifts. ☊ load ☊
It took three years to repay my student loan (= money lent to a student). ☊ loan ☊
a car loan (= a loan to buy a car) ☊ loan ☊
I even gave her the loan of my car. ☊ loan ☊
an exhibition of paintings on loan (= borrowed) from private collections ☊ loan ☊
Our children go to the local school. ☊ local ☊
decisions made at local rather than national level ☊ local ☊
It was difficult to understand the local dialect. ☊ local ☊
The mechanic located the fault immediately. ☊ locate ☊
Rescue planes are trying to locate the missing sailors. ☊ locate ☊
They located their headquarters in Swindon. ☊ locate ☊
a small town located 30 miles south of Chicago ☊ located ☊
The offices are conveniently located just a few minutes from the main station. ☊ located ☊
Did you lock the door? ☊ lock ☊
The gates are locked at 6 o'clock. ☊ lock ☊
This suitcase doesn't lock. ☊ lock ☊
She locked her passport and money in the safe. ☊ lock ☊
Don't forget to lock up at night. ☊ lock up, lock sth up ☊
He locked up the shop and went home. ☊ lock up, lock sth up ☊
She turned the key in the lock. ☊ lock ☊
It's a good idea to have locks fitted on all your windows. ☊ lock ☊
a bicycle lock ☊ lock ☊
a steering lock ☊ lock ☊
I fail to see the logic behind his argument. ☊ logic ☊
The two parts of the plan were governed by the same logic. ☊ logic ☊
There is no logic to/in any of their claims. ☊ logic ☊
a logical thing to do in the circumstances ☊ logical ☊
It was a logical conclusion from the child's point of view. ☊ logical ☊
Each of them having their own room was the logical solution. ☊ logical ☊
Computer programming needs someone with a logical mind. ☊ logical ☊
As I didn't speak the language I grew lonelier and lonelier. ☊ lonely ☊
He's been ill (for) a long time. ☊ long ☊
There was a long silence before she spoke. ☊ long ☊
I like it now the days are getting longer (= it stays light for more time each day). ☊ long ☊
a long book/film/list (= taking a lot of time to read/watch/deal with) ☊ long ☊
Nurses have to work long hours (= for more hours in the day than is usual). ☊ long ☊
He stared at them for the longest time (= for a very long time) before answering. ☊ long ☊
How long is the course? ☊ long ☊
How long a stay did you have in mind? ☊ long ☊
This may take longer than we thought. ☊ long ☊
I won't be long (= I'll return, be ready, etc. soon). ☊ long ☊
How long have you been waiting? ☊ long ☊
It wasn't long before she had persuaded him (= it only took a short time). ☊ long ☊
They had long since (= a long time before the present time) moved away. ☊ long ☊
We'll go as long as the weather is good. ☊ as/so long as ☊
So long as there is a demand for these drugs, the financial incentive for drug dealers will be there. ☊ as/so long as ☊
I'm sorry I haven't written to you for so long. ☊ for (so) long ☊
I can't wait any longer. ☊ no/any longer ☊
He no longer lives here. ☊ no/any longer ☊
You made me look a complete fool! ☊ look ☊
look (to sb) like sb/sth: That photograph doesn't look like her at all. ☊ look ☊
They don't look like they're trying to win. ☊ look ☊
look (to sb) as if.../as though...: It doesn't look as if we'll be moving after all. ☊ look ☊
look (to sb) like...: It doesn't look like we'll be moving after all. ☊ look ☊
look (at sth): Look at the time! We're going to be late. ☊ look ☊
look where, what, etc...: Can't you look where you're going? ☊ look ☊
I can't find my book—I've looked everywhere. ☊ look ☊
We're looking for someone with experience for this post. ☊ look ☊
You should look out for pickpockets. ☊ look out for sb/sth ☊
I'll look out for you at the conference. ☊ look out for sb/sth ☊
I haven't had time to look at (= read) the papers yet. ☊ look at sth ☊
Looked at from that point of view, his decision is easier to understand. ☊ look at sth ☊
Don't worry about me—I can look after myself (= I don't need any help). ☊ look after yourself/sb/sth ☊
People came out of their houses and looked around. ☊ look around/round ☊
I'm looking forward to the weekend. ☊ look forward to sth ☊
They looked on his behaviour with contempt. ☊ look on sb/sth with sth ☊
She looked up from her book as I entered the room. ☊ look up (from sth) ☊
Can you look up the opening times on the website? ☊ look sth up ☊
The punk look is back in fashion. ☊ look ☊
They've given the place a completely new look. ☊ look ☊
It's going to rain today by the look of it (= judging by appearances). ☊ look ☊
I don't like the look of that guy (= I don't trust him, judging by his appearance). ☊ look ☊
He didn't like the look in her eyes. ☊ look ☊
I've had a good look for it, but I can't find it. ☊ look ☊
Make sure you get a good look at their faces. ☊ look ☊
A look passed between them (= they looked at each other). ☊ look ☊
Check that the plug has not come loose. ☊ loose ☊
The potatoes were sold loose, not in bags. ☊ loose ☊
The horse had broken loose (= escaped) from its tether. ☊ loose ☊
During the night, somebody had cut the boat loose from its moorings. ☊ loose ☊
The play is loosely based on his childhood in Russia. ☊ loosely ☊
Poetry always loses something in translation. ☊ lose ☊
lose sth (on sth/by doing sth): You have nothing to lose by telling the truth. ☊ lose ☊
lose on sth/by doing sth: We lost on that deal. ☊ lose ☊
lose sth (to sb): to lose a game/a race/an election/a battle/a war ☊ lose ☊
lose to sb: We lost to a stronger team. ☊ lose ☊
lose (sth) (by sth): He lost by less than 100 votes. ☊ lose ☊
He lost his nerve at the last minute. ☊ lose ☊
She lost a leg in a car crash. ☊ lose ☊
Some families lost everything (= all they owned) in the flood. ☊ lose ☊
They lost both their sons (= they were killed) in the war. ☊ lose ☊
Sit down or you'll lose your seat. ☊ lose ☊
I've lost my keys. ☊ lose ☊
She lost her husband in the crowd. ☊ lose ☊
loss of earnings (= the money you do not earn because you are prevented from working) ☊ loss ☊
We made a loss on (= lost money on) the deal. ☊ loss ☊
We are now operating at a loss. ☊ loss ☊
If he isn't prepared to accept this money, then that's his loss. ☊ loss ☊
We're completely lost. ☊ lost ☊
The strike cost them thousands of pounds in lost business. ☊ lost ☊
He regretted the lost (= wasted) opportunity to apologize to her. ☊ lost ☊
We would be lost without your help. ☊ lost ☊
He's a lost soul (= a person who does not seem to know what to do, and seems unhappy). ☊ lost ☊
They spoke so quickly I just got lost. ☊ lost ☊
She still has an awful lot (= a very large amount) to learn. ☊ lot ☊
He has invited nearly a hundred people but a lot aren't able to come. ☊ lot ☊
A lot of people are coming to the meeting. ☊ lot ☊
I'm feeling a lot better today. ☊ lot ☊
I eat lots less than I used to. ☊ lot ☊
I play tennis quite a lot (= often) in the summer. ☊ lot ☊
The message is coming through loud and clear. ☊ loud and clear ☊
a love of learning ☊ love ☊
They fell in love with each other. ☊ love ☊
It was love at first sight (= they were attracted to each other the first time they met). ☊ love ☊
They're madly in love. ☊ love ☊
Their love grew with the years. ☊ love ☊
a mother's love for her children ☊ love ☊
He seems incapable of love. ☊ love ☊
I just love it when you bring me presents! ☊ love ☊
You're going to love this. They've changed their minds again. ☊ love ☊
love doing sth: My dad loves going to football games. ☊ love ☊
love sb/sth to do sth: He loved her to sing to him. ☊ love ☊
I haven't been to Brazil, but I'd love to go. ☊ love ☊
If you love each other, why not get married? ☊ love ☊
Relatives need time to grieve over loved ones they have lost. ☊ love ☊
lovely countryside/eyes/flowers ☊ lovely ☊
'Can I get you anything?' 'A cup of tea would be lovely.' ☊ lovely ☊
Isn't it a lovely day? ☊ lovely ☊
We've had a lovely time. ☊ lovely ☊
You've got yourself into a lovely mess, haven't you? ☊ lovely ☊
the lower classes of society ☊ low ☊
students with low marks/grades in their exams ☊ low ☊
The cello is lower than the violin. ☊ low ☊
They were speaking in low voices. ☊ low ☊
a low-cost airline ☊ low ☊
The reservoir was low after the long drought. ☊ low ☊
temperatures in the low 20s (= no higher than 21-23°) ☊ low ☊
Can you turn the music lower—you'll wake the baby. ☊ low ☊
a very low-scoring game ☊ low ☊
The sun sank lower towards the horizon. ☊ low ☊
a loyal friend/supporter ☊ loyal ☊
So far I have had no luck with finding a job. ☊ luck ☊
I could hardly believe my luck when he said yes. ☊ luck ☊
By sheer luck nobody was hurt in the explosion. ☊ luck ☊
You're out of luck. She's not here. ☊ luck ☊
The only goal of the match came more by luck than judgement. ☊ luck ☊
Finally my luck ran out and they caught me trying to climb the outer wall. ☊ luck ☊
She dared not trust to luck that nobody would see her. ☊ luck ☊
She was lucky enough to be chosen for the team. ☊ lucky ☊
lucky (that...): You were lucky (that) you spotted the danger in time. ☊ lucky ☊
You can think yourself lucky you didn't get mugged. ☊ lucky ☊
It was lucky for us that we were able to go. ☊ lucky ☊
That was the luckiest escape of my life. ☊ lucky ☊
There's room for one more piece of luggage. ☊ luggage ☊
a lump of coal/cheese/wood ☊ lump ☊
This sauce has lumps in it. ☊ lump ☊
He was unhurt apart from a lump on his head. ☊ lump ☊
lung cancer ☊ lung ☊
She has a fine pair of lungs! (= she can sing or shout loudly) ☊ lung ☊
How does this machine work? ☊ machine ☊
a machine for making plastic toys ☊ machine ☊
The potatoes are planted by machine. ☊ machine ☊
a clock with all its machinery hanging out ☊ machinery ☊
They realized that he had gone mad. ☊ mad ☊
Inventors are not mad scientists. ☊ mad ☊
I'll go mad if I have to wait much longer. ☊ mad ☊
A revolver is the only way to stop a mad dog. ☊ mad ☊
'I'm going to buy some new clothes.' 'Well, don't go mad (= spend more than is sensible).' ☊ mad ☊
She's completely power-mad. ☊ mad ☊
The crowd made a mad rush for the exit. ☊ mad ☊
Only a mad dash got them to the meeting on time. ☊ mad ☊
The team won and the fans went mad. ☊ mad ☊
a magazine article/interview ☊ magazine ☊
Her designer clothes were from the pages of a glossy fashion magazine. ☊ magazine ☊
A passage was cleared through the crowd like magic. ☊ magic ☊
There is no magic formula for passing exams—only hard work. ☊ magic ☊
It was a magic moment when the two sisters were reunited after 30 years. ☊ magic ☊
She has a magic touch with the children and they do everything she asks. ☊ magic ☊
There isn't much mail today. ☊ mail ☊
Is there a letter from them in the mail? ☊ mail ☊
mail sth (to sb/sth): Don't forget to mail that letter to your mother. ☊ mail ☊
mail sb sth: Don't forget to mail your mother that letter. ☊ mail ☊
mail sb/sth: The company intends to mail 50 000 households in the area. ☊ mail ☊
mail sb: Please mail us at the following email address. ☊ mail ☊
mail sth (to sb/sth): The virus mails itself forward to everyone in your address book. ☊ mail ☊
mail sb sth: Can you mail me that document you mentioned? ☊ mail ☊
the main course (= of a meal) ☊ main ☊
Plug the transformer into the mains (= the place on a wall where electricity is brought into a room). ☊ main ☊
The shaver will run off batteries or mains. ☊ main ☊
mains drainage ☊ main ☊
They eat mainly fruit and nuts. ☊ mainly ☊
The population almost doubles in summer, mainly because of the jazz festival. ☊ mainly ☊
During the day it'll become mainly dry with clear skies. ☊ mainly ☊
to maintain prices (= prevent them falling or rising) ☊ maintain ☊
The house is large and difficult to maintain. ☊ maintain ☊
maintain (that)...: The men maintained (that) they were out of the country when the crime was committed. ☊ maintain ☊
There were calls for major changes to the welfare system. ☊ major ☊
The majority of people interviewed prefer TV to radio. ☊ majority ☊
The majority was/were in favour of banning smoking . ☊ majority ☊
This treatment is not available in the vast majority of hospitals. ☊ majority ☊
majority (over sb): They had a large majority over their nearest rivals. ☊ majority ☊
The government does not have an overall majority (= more members than all the other parties added together). ☊ majority ☊
He made a fortune on the stock market. ☊ make ☊
This room would make a nice office. ☊ make ☊
She made him her assistant. ☊ make ☊
make sb/sth + adj.: You've made my nose too big (= for example in a drawing). ☊ make ☊
make sb/sth + noun: He makes King Lear a truly tragic figure. ☊ make ☊
make sb do sth: They made me repeat the whole story. ☊ make ☊
make sb: He never cleans his room and his mother never tries to make him. ☊ make ☊
The stone made a dent in the roof of the car. ☊ make ☊
to make a noise/mess/fuss ☊ make ☊
She tried to make a good impression on the interviewer. ☊ make ☊
Can you make yourself understood in Russian? ☊ make ☊
She couldn't make herself heard above the noise of the traffic. ☊ make ☊
The terrorists made it known that tourists would be targeted. ☊ make ☊
Nothing will make me change my mind. ☊ make ☊
make sth of sb/sth: This isn't very important—I don't want to make an issue of it. ☊ make ☊
Don't make a habit of it. ☊ make ☊
You've made a terrible mess of this job. ☊ make ☊
It's important to try and make something of (= achieve sth in) your life. ☊ make ☊
We'll make a tennis player of you yet. ☊ make ☊
make sth + noun: I made painting the house my project for the summer. ☊ make ☊
make sth from sth: Wine is made from grapes. ☊ make ☊
make sth into sth: The grapes are made into wine. ☊ make ☊
make sth for sb: She made coffee for us all. ☊ make ☊
make sb sth: She made us all coffee. ☊ make ☊
She has made (= directed or acted in) several movies. ☊ make ☊
He made up some excuse about his daughter being sick. ☊ make sth up ☊
I told the kids a story, making it up as I went along. ☊ make sth up ☊
We're making our attic into an extra bedroom. ☊ make sb/sth into sb/sth ☊
Nothing can make up for the loss of a child. ☊ make up for sth ☊
After all the delays, we were anxious to make up for lost time. ☊ make up for sth ☊
Her enthusiasm makes up for her lack of experience. ☊ make up for sth ☊
A warm and sunny September made up for a miserable wet August. ☊ make up for sth ☊
How can I make up for the way I've treated you? ☊ make up (to sb) for sth ☊
I'll make it up to you, I promise. ☊ make up (to sb) for sth ☊
The flight leaves in twenty minutes—we'll never make it. ☊ make it ☊
I'm sorry I won't be able to make it (= for example, to a party) on Saturday. ☊ make it ☊
The doctors think he's going to make it. ☊ make it ☊
I don't know how I made it through the week. ☊ make it ☊
She never wears make-up. ☊ make-up ☊
a make-up artist (= a person whose job is to put make-up on the faces of actors and models) ☊ make-up ☊
the male menopause (= emotional and physical problems that affect some men at about the age of 50) ☊ male ☊
The body is that of a white male aged about 40. ☊ male ☊
It's like trying to manage an unruly child. ☊ manage ☊
He has to manage on less than £100 a week. ☊ manage ☊
Let's meet up again—can you manage next week sometime? ☊ manage ☊
She's 82 and can't manage on her own any more. ☊ manage ☊
manage with/without sb/sth: How do you manage without a car? ☊ manage ☊
I don't know how she manages on her own with four kids. ☊ manage ☊
I don't know exactly how we'll manage it, but we will, somehow. ☊ manage ☊
manage (to do sth): We managed to get to the airport in time. ☊ manage ☊
They managed to find a place to stay. ☊ manage ☊
We couldn't have managed without you. ☊ manage ☊
'Need any help?' 'No, thanks. I can manage.' ☊ manage ☊
a management training course ☊ management ☊
The report blames bad management. ☊ management ☊
The company's top-down management style made decision-making slow and inflexible. ☊ management ☊
classroom management ☊ management ☊
time management (= the way in which you organize how you spend your time) ☊ management ☊
a meeting of area managers ☊ manager ☊
to have an aggressive/a friendly/a relaxed manner ☊ manner ☊
It is bad manners to talk with your mouth full. ☊ manner ☊
He has no manners (= behaves very badly). ☊ manner ☊
She could at least have the good manners to let me know she won't be able to attend. ☊ manner ☊
manufactured goods ☊ manufacture ☊
a car/computer manufacturer ☊ manufacturer ☊
Faulty goods should be returned to the manufacturers. ☊ manufacturer ☊
Many jobs in manufacturing were lost during the recession. ☊ manufacturing ☊
We don't have very many copies left. ☊ many ☊
You can't have one each. We haven't got many. ☊ many ☊
Many of those present disagreed. ☊ many ☊
The exhibition has helped put the city on the map. ☊ put sb/sth on the map ☊
scientific discoveries which help to map our distant past ☊ map ☊
Grammar information enables students to map the structure of a foreign language onto their own. ☊ map sth on/onto sth ☊
Quick march! (= the order to start marching) ☊ march ☊
+ noun: They marched 20 miles to reach the capital. ☊ march ☊
The cross marks the spot where the body was found. ☊ mark ☊
The surfaces are made from a material that doesn't mark. ☊ mark ☊
mark A (with B): Items marked with an asterisk can be omitted. ☊ mark ☊
mark B on A: Prices are marked on the goods. ☊ mark ☊
mark sb/sth + adj.: The teacher marked her absent (= made a mark by her name to show that she was absent). ☊ mark ☊
Do not open any mail marked 'Confidential'. ☊ mark ☊
to give sb a high/low mark ☊ mark ☊
Detectives found no marks on the body. ☊ mark ☊
He was about six feet tall, with no distinguishing marks. ☊ mark ☊
a fruit/flower/antiques market ☊ market ☊
an indoor/a street market ☊ market ☊
a market town (= a town in Britain where a regular market is or was held) ☊ market ☊
They have increased their share of the market by 10%. ☊ market ☊
They have cornered the market in sportswear (= sell the most). ☊ market ☊
There's not much of a market for black and white televisions nowadays. ☊ market ☊
a happy/unhappy marriage ☊ marriage ☊
All of her children's marriages ended in divorce. ☊ marriage ☊
an arranged marriage (= one in which the parents choose a husband or wife for their child) ☊ marriage ☊
She has two children by a previous marriage. ☊ marriage ☊
This is his second marriage. ☊ marriage ☊
They don't believe in marriage. ☊ marriage ☊
My parents are celebrating 30 years of marriage. ☊ marriage ☊
Their marriage took place in a local church. ☊ marriage ☊
Is he married? ☊ married ☊
a happily married couple ☊ married ☊
She's married to John. ☊ married ☊
Rachel and David are getting married on Saturday. ☊ married ☊
How long have you been married? ☊ married ☊
Are you enjoying married life? ☊ married ☊
Her married name (= the family name of her husband) is Jones. ☊ married ☊
marry (sb): She married a German. ☊ marry ☊
He was 36 when he married Viv. ☊ marry ☊
I guess I'm not the marrying kind (= the kind of person who wants to get married). ☊ marry ☊
a mass of snow and rocks falling down the mountain ☊ mass ☊
The hill appeared as a black mass in the distance. ☊ mass ☊
a mass of blonde hair ☊ mass ☊
The page was covered with a mass of figures. ☊ mass ☊
There were masses of people in the shops yesterday. ☊ mass ☊
Don't give me any more. I've eaten masses! ☊ mass ☊
Their latest product is aimed at the mass market. ☊ mass ☊
the massive walls of the castle ☊ massive ☊
Their house is massive. ☊ massive ☊
They have a massive great house. ☊ massive ☊
a master of the serve-and-volley game ☊ master ☊
They lived in fear of their master. ☊ master ☊
The curtains and carpet are a good match. ☊ match ☊
Jo and Ian are a perfect match for each other. ☊ match ☊
They are playing an important match against Liverpool on Saturday. ☊ match ☊
a box of matches ☊ match ☊
to strike a match (= to make it burn) ☊ match ☊
to put a match to sth (= set fire to sth) ☊ match ☊
If you suspect a gas leak do not strike a match or use electricity. ☊ match ☊
He took all her letters into the yard and put a match to them. ☊ match ☊
The aim of the competition is to match the quote to the person who said it. ☊ match ☊
Her fingerprints match those found at the scene of the crime. ☊ match ☊
As a couple they are not very well matched (= they are not very suitable for each other). ☊ match ☊
The dark clouds matched her mood. ☊ match ☊
The two sets of figures don't match. ☊ match ☊
The doors were painted blue to match the walls. ☊ match ☊
a scarf with gloves to match ☊ match ☊
None of these glasses match (= they are all different). ☊ match ☊
The suspects' stories just don't match up. ☊ match up (with sth) ☊
She spent the morning matching up orders with invoices. ☊ match sth up (with sth) ☊
a pine table with four matching chairs ☊ matching ☊
workmates/teammates/playmates/classmates ☊ mate ☊
my room-mate/flatmate ☊ mate ☊
They've been best mates since school. ☊ mate ☊
Do foxes ever mate with dogs? ☊ mate ☊
After mating, the female kills the male. ☊ mate ☊
The teacher saw her as good university material (= good enough to go to university). ☊ material ☊
She's collecting material for her latest novel. ☊ material ☊
changes in your material circumstances ☊ material ☊
the school mathematics curriculum ☊ mathematics ☊
He worked out the very difficult mathematics in great detail. ☊ mathematics ☊
Learning to drive is all a matter of coordination. ☊ matter ☊
Planning a project is just a matter of working out the right order to do things in. ☊ matter ☊
That's not a problem. It's simply a matter of letting people know in time. ☊ matter ☊
Some people prefer the older version to the new one. It's a matter of taste. ☊ matter ☊
Just as a matter of interest (= because it is interesting, not because it is important), how much did you pay for it? ☊ matter ☊
'I think this is the best so far.' 'Well, that's a matter of opinion (= other people may think differently). ☊ matter ☊
What's the matter? Is there something wrong? ☊ matter ☊
Is anything the matter? ☊ matter ☊
What's the matter with you today (= why are you behaving like this)? ☊ 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 ☊
They had important matters to discuss. ☊ matter ☊
I always consulted him on matters of policy. ☊ matter ☊
It's a matter for the police (= for them to deal with). ☊ matter ☊
I wasn't prepared to let the matter drop (= stop discussing it). ☊ matter ☊
It was no easy matter getting him to change his mind. ☊ matter ☊
And then there's the little matter of the fifty pounds you owe me. ☊ matter ☊
It was a matter of some concern to most of those present (= something they were worried about). ☊ matter ☊
I did not feel that we had got to the heart of the matter (= the most important part). ☊ matter ☊
And that is the crux of the matter (= the most important thing about the situation). ☊ matter ☊
Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do to improve matters. ☊ matter ☊
I'd forgotten the keys, which didn't help matters. ☊ matter ☊
Matters were made worse by a fire in the warehouse. ☊ matter ☊
And then, to make matters worse, his parents turned up. ☊ matter ☊
I decided to take matters into my own hands (= deal with the situation myself). ☊ matter ☊
Matters came to a head (= the situation became very difficult) with his resignation. ☊ matter ☊
'I suppose you'll be leaving soon, then?' 'No, as a matter of fact I'll be staying for another two years.' ☊ as a matter of fact ☊
I know which area they live in, but whether I can find their house is a different matter. ☊ be another/a different matter ☊
They don't last long no matter how careful you are. ☊ no matter who, what, where, etc. ☊
Call me when you get there, no matter what the time is. ☊ no matter who, what, where, etc. ☊
matter (to sb): The children matter more to her than anything else in the world. ☊ matter ☊
'What did you say?' 'Oh, it doesn't matter' (= it is not important enough to repeat).' ☊ matter ☊
'I'm afraid I forgot that book again.' 'It doesn't matter (= it is not important enough to worry about).' ☊ matter ☊
What does it matter if I spent $100 on it—it's my money! ☊ matter ☊
After his death, nothing seemed to matter any more. ☊ matter ☊
He's been in prison, you know—not that it matters (= that information does not affect my opinion of him). ☊ matter ☊
matter (to sb) who, what, etc...: Does it really matter who did it? ☊ matter ☊
It doesn't matter to me what you do. ☊ matter ☊
matter (to sb) that...: It didn't matter that the weather was bad. ☊ matter ☊
That may or may not be true. ☊ may ☊
They may well win. ☊ may ☊
He may be a good father but he's a terrible husband. ☊ may ☊
May I come in? ☊ may ☊
Maybe he'll come, maybe he won't. ☊ maybe ☊
We go there maybe once or twice a month. ☊ maybe ☊
'You should stop work when you have the baby.' 'Maybe, but I can't afford to.' ☊ maybe ☊
Give it to me. ☊ me ☊
You're taller than me. ☊ me ☊
Try not to eat between meals. ☊ meal ☊
$20 means a lot (= represents a lot of money) when you live on $100 a week. ☊ mean ☊
mean (that)...: We'll have to be careful with money but that doesn't mean (that) we can't enjoy ourselves. ☊ mean ☊
mean sb for sth/sb: I was never meant for the army (= did not have the qualities needed to become a soldier). ☊ mean ☊
Duncan and Makiko were meant for each other (= are very suitable as partners). ☊ mean ☊
She did everything to get the two of them together, but I guess it just wasn't meant to be. ☊ mean ☊
mean what...: He means what he says (= is not joking, exaggerating, etc.). ☊ mean ☊
mean sth for sb/sth: The chair was clearly meant for a child. ☊ mean ☊
I'm sorry I hurt you. I didn't mean to. ☊ mean ☊
mean sb/sth to do sth: I didn't mean you to read the letter. ☊ mean ☊
mean (that)...: I never meant (that) you should come alone. ☊ mean ☊
'Perhaps we should try another approach.' 'What do you mean? (= I don't understand what you are suggesting.)' ☊ mean ☊
What do you mean, you thought I wouldn't mind? (= of course I mind and I am very angry) ☊ mean ☊
What she means is that there's no point in waiting here. ☊ mean ☊
I always found him a little strange, if you know what I mean (= if you understand what I mean by 'strange'). ☊ mean ☊
I know what you mean (= I understand and feel sympathy). I hated learning to drive too. ☊ mean ☊
I see what you mean (= I understand although I may not agree), but I still think it's worth trying. ☊ mean ☊
See what I mean (= I was right and this proves it, doesn't it)? She never agrees to anything I suggest. ☊ mean ☊
'But Pete doesn't know we're here!' 'That's what I mean! (= that's what I have been trying to tell you.)' ☊ mean ☊
mean (that)...: Did he mean (that) he was dissatisfied with our service? ☊ mean ☊
It was so boring—I mean, nothing happened for the first hour! ☊ I mean ☊
Having a child gave new meaning to their lives. ☊ meaning ☊
There are, of course, deeper meanings in the poem. ☊ meaning ☊
With Anna he learned the meaning of love. ☊ meaning ☊
I don't quite get your meaning (= understand what you mean to say). ☊ meaning ☊
What's the meaning of this? I explicitly told you not to leave the room. ☊ meaning ☊
'Honesty'? He doesn't know the meaning of the word! ☊ meaning ☊
We needed to get to London but we had no means of transport. ☊ means ☊
Stress can be extremely damaging to your health. Exercise, meanwhile, can reduce its effects. ☊ meanwhile ☊
It is difficult to measure the success of the campaign at this stage. ☊ measure ☊
Regular tests are used to measure students' progress. ☊ measure ☊
measure sb/sth for sth: He's gone to be measured for a new suit. ☊ measure ☊
measure how much, how long, etc...: A dipstick is used to measure how much oil is left in an engine. ☊ measure ☊
The main bedroom measures 12ft by 15ft. ☊ measure ☊
The pond measures about 2 metres across. ☊ measure ☊
liquid/dry measure ☊ measure ☊
a temporary/an emergency measure ☊ measure ☊
measure (to do sth): We must take preventive measures to reduce crime in the area. ☊ measure ☊
The government is introducing tougher measures to combat crime. ☊ measure ☊
measures against racism ☊ measure ☊
Police in riot gear were in attendance as a precautionary measure. ☊ measure ☊
the metric system of measurement ☊ measurement ☊
Accurate measurement is very important in science. ☊ measurement ☊
The exact measurements of the room are 3 metres 20 by 2 metres 84. ☊ measurement ☊
dog meat (= for a dog) ☊ meat ☊
There's not much meat on this chop. ☊ meat ☊
There's not much meat on her (= she is very thin). ☊ meat ☊
the news/broadcasting/national media ☊ media ☊
The trial was fully reported in the media. ☊ media ☊
The media was/were accused of influencing the final decision. ☊ media ☊
Any event attended by the actor received widespread media coverage. ☊ media ☊
He became a media star for his part in the protests. ☊ media ☊
her medical condition/history/records ☊ medical ☊
a medical student/school ☊ medical ☊
a medical certificate (= a statement by a doctor that gives details of your state of health) ☊ medical ☊
advances in modern medicine ☊ medicine ☊
to study/practise medicine ☊ medicine ☊
traditional/conventional/orthodox medicine ☊ medicine ☊
cough medicine ☊ medicine ☊
a medium-size car/business/town ☊ medium ☊
There are three sizes—small, medium and large. ☊ medium ☊
a medium steak (= one cooked quite well but not too much) ☊ medium ☊
a medium dry white wine ☊ medium ☊
Choose medium to large tomatoes. ☊ medium ☊
Television is the modern medium of communication. ☊ medium ☊
Video is a good medium for learning a foreign language. ☊ medium ☊
Where did you first meet your husband? ☊ meet ☊
I don't think we've met. ☊ meet ☊
The committee meets on Fridays. ☊ meet ☊
meet with sb: The President met with senior White House aides. ☊ meet ☊
meet (for sth): Let's meet for a drink after work. ☊ meet ☊
meet sb (for sth): We're meeting them outside the theatre at 7. ☊ meet ☊
meet sb: Did you meet anyone in town? ☊ meet ☊
They met up again later for a drink. ☊ meet up (with sb) ☊
The President met with senior White House aides. ☊ meet with sb ☊
to have/hold/call/attend a meeting ☊ meeting ☊
The meeting will be held in the school hall. ☊ meeting ☊
a committee/staff meeting ☊ meeting ☊
What time is the meeting? ☊ meeting ☊
Helen will chair the meeting (= be in charge of it). ☊ meeting ☊
I'll be in a meeting all morning—can you take my calls? ☊ meeting ☊
a meeting of the United Nations Security Council ☊ meeting ☊
The meeting was postponed. ☊ meeting ☊
At our first meeting I was nervous. ☊ meeting ☊
It was a chance meeting that would change my life. ☊ meeting ☊
He remembered their childhood meetings with nostalgia. ☊ meeting ☊
The meeting of father and son after so long was a joyous occasion. ☊ meeting ☊
The snow showed no sign of melting. ☊ melt ☊
a member of staff/society/the family ☊ member ☊
characteristics common to all members of the species ☊ member ☊
a meeting of member countries/states ☊ member ☊
member of sth: an active member of the local church ☊ member ☊
a founder member of the conservation group ☊ member ☊
Who is eligible to apply for membership of the association? ☊ membership ☊
a membership card/fee ☊ membership ☊
The club has a membership of more than 500. ☊ membership ☊
Have you got enough memory available to run the program? ☊ memory ☊
childhood memories ☊ memory ☊
People have short memories (= they soon forget). ☊ memory ☊
He had a long memory for people who had disappointed him. ☊ memory ☊
She can recite the whole poem from memory. ☊ memory ☊
He suffered loss of memory for weeks after the accident. ☊ memory ☊
Are you sure? Memory can play tricks on you. ☊ memory ☊
I quickly committed the number of the car to memory (= learned and remembered it). ☊ memory ☊
The drugs had a severe effect on her short-term memory. ☊ memory ☊
There hasn't been peace in the country in/within my memory. ☊ memory ☊
It was the worst storm in recent memory. ☊ memory ☊
This hasn't happened in living memory (= nobody alive now can remember it happening). ☊ memory ☊
He founded the charity in memory of his late wife. ☊ in memory of sb, to the memory of sb ☊
the mental process of remembering ☊ mental ☊
He has a complete mental block (= difficulty in understanding or remembering) when it comes to physics. ☊ mental ☊
The experience caused her huge amounts of mental suffering. ☊ mental ☊
mental health ☊ mental ☊
I felt extremely fit, both physically and mentally. ☊ mentally ☊
A mere 2% of their budget has been spent on publicity. ☊ mere ☊
You've got the job. The interview will be a mere formality. ☊ mere ☊
It is not merely a job, but a way of life. ☊ merely ☊
He said nothing, merely smiled and watched her. ☊ merely ☊
They agreed to go merely because they were getting paid for it. ☊ merely ☊
The whole situation is a mess. ☊ mess ☊
The biggest question is how they got into this mess in the first place. ☊ mess ☊
That's another fine mess you've got us into. ☊ mess ☊
The room was in a mess. ☊ mess ☊
The kids made a mess in the bathroom. ☊ mess ☊
'What a mess!' she said, surveying the scene after the party. ☊ mess ☊
My hair's a real mess! ☊ mess ☊
There were no messages for me at the hotel. ☊ message ☊
We've had an urgent message saying that your father's ill. ☊ message ☊
Jenny's not here at the moment. Can I take a message? ☊ message ☊
I left a message on her voicemail. ☊ message ☊
message (from sb) (to sb): Messages of support have been arriving from all over the country ☊ message ☊
a televised message from the President to the American people ☊ message ☊
There were four messages in my inbox. ☊ message ☊
He sent me a message. ☊ message ☊
a film with a strong religious message ☊ message ☊
The campaign is trying to get the message across to young people that drugs are dangerous. ☊ message ☊
The clear message coming from the government is that they are getting tough on crime. ☊ message ☊
a metal pipe/bar/box ☊ metal ☊
method (of sth): a reliable/effective/scientific method of data analysis ☊ method ☊
traditional/alternative methods ☊ method ☊
method (for sth/for doing sth): the best method for arriving at an accurate prediction of the costs ☊ method ☊
a lake with an island in the middle ☊ middle ☊
He was standing in the middle of the room. ☊ middle ☊
The phone rang in the middle of the night. ☊ middle ☊
This chicken isn't cooked in the middle. ☊ middle ☊
I should have finished by the middle of the week. ☊ middle ☊
You can't leave in the middle of the meeting! ☊ middle ☊
I like a story with a beginning, a middle and an end. ☊ middle ☊
When they quarrel, I am often caught in the middle. ☊ middle ☊
They had to leave at midnight. ☊ midnight ☊
on the stroke of midnight/shortly after midnight ☊ midnight ☊
She heard the clock strike midnight. ☊ midnight ☊
He might get there in time, but I can't be sure. ☊ might ☊
I know Vicky doesn't like the job, but I mightn't find it too bad. ☊ might ☊
You might try calling the help desk. ☊ might ☊
Might I use your phone? ☊ might ☊
Use a soap that is mild on the skin. ☊ mild ☊
the mildest winter since records began ☊ mild ☊
a mild climate ☊ mild ☊
mild irritation/amusement/disapproval ☊ mild ☊
The nearest bank is about half a mile down the road. ☊ mile ☊
We did about 30 miles a day on our cycling trip. ☊ mile ☊
There isn't a house for miles around here. ☊ mile ☊
I'm not walking—it's miles away. ☊ mile ☊
military training/intelligence ☊ military ☊
fresh/dried/powdered milk ☊ milk ☊
milk products (= butter, cheese, etc.) ☊ milk ☊
He made his millions (= all his money) on currency deals. ☊ million ☊
When I saw the exam questions my mind just went blank (= I couldn't remember anything). ☊ mind ☊
Sorry—your name has gone right out of my mind. ☊ mind ☊
Her mind is completely occupied by the new baby. ☊ mind ☊
Your mind's not on the job. ☊ mind ☊
He gave his mind to the arrangements for the next day. ☊ mind ☊
As for avoiding you, nothing could be further from my mind (= I was not thinking of it at all). ☊ mind ☊
There was no doubt in his mind that he'd get the job. ☊ mind ☊
I could not have complete peace of mind before they returned. ☊ mind ☊
to have a brilliant/good/keen mind ☊ mind ☊
I've no idea how her mind works! ☊ mind ☊
He had the body of a man and the mind of a child. ☊ mind ☊
Do you have anyone in mind for this job? ☊ have sb/sth in mind (for sth) ☊
Watching TV all evening wasn't exactly what I had in mind! ☊ have sb/sth in mind (for sth) ☊
They're both beautiful—I can't make up my mind. ☊ make up your mind, make your mind up ☊
You'll never persuade him to stay—his mind's made up (= he has definitely decided to go). ☊ make up your mind, make your mind up ☊
Come on—it's make your mind up time! ☊ make up your mind, make your mind up ☊
Mind your head! (= for example, be careful you don't hit it on a low ceiling) ☊ mind ☊
Mind your language! (= don't speak in a rude or offensive way) ☊ mind ☊
mind (that)...: Mind you don't cut yourself—that knife's very sharp. ☊ mind ☊
I don't mind helping if you can't find anyone else. ☊ mind ☊
'Would you like tea or coffee?' 'I don't mind—either's fine.' ☊ mind ☊
mind sb: Don't mind her—she didn't mean what she said. ☊ mind ☊
Don't mind me (= don't let me disturb you) —I'll just sit here quietly. ☊ mind ☊
Do you mind if I open the window? ☊ mind ☊
mind sb doing sth: Are you married, if you don't mind me asking? ☊ mind ☊
Are you married, if you don't mind my asking? ☊ mind ☊
mind doing sth: Would you mind explaining that again, please? ☊ mind ☊
Do you mind driving? I'm feeling pretty tired. ☊ mind ☊
mind (sth): I don't mind the cold—it's the rain I don't like. ☊ mind ☊
I hope you don't mind the noise. ☊ mind ☊
He wouldn't have minded so much if she'd told him the truth. ☊ mind ☊
mind about sth: Did she mind about not getting the job? ☊ mind ☊
mind doing sth: Did she mind not getting the job? ☊ mind ☊
mind sb/sth doing sth: Do your parents mind you leaving home? ☊ mind ☊
Do your parents mind your leaving home? ☊ mind ☊
mind how, what, etc...: She never minded how hot it was. ☊ mind ☊
mind that...: He minded that he hadn't been asked. ☊ mind ☊
Have you broken it? Never mind, we can buy another one. ☊ never mind ☊
This isn't where I intended to take you—but never mind, it's just as good. ☊ never mind ☊
I'd like to ask you a few questions, if you don't mind. ☊ if you don't mind, if you wouldn't mind ☊
Can you read that form carefully, if you wouldn't mind, and then sign it. ☊ if you don't mind, if you wouldn't mind ☊
I wouldn't mind a cup of coffee, if it's no trouble. ☊ I wouldn't mind sth/doing sth ☊
I wouldn't mind having his money! ☊ I wouldn't mind sth/doing sth ☊
I've heard they're getting divorced. Mind you, I'm not surprised—they were always arguing. ☊ mind you ☊
mineral deposits/extraction ☊ mineral ☊
the recommended intake of vitamins and minerals ☊ mineral ☊
What are your minimum requirements for the job? ☊ minimum ☊
The class needs a minimum of six students to continue. ☊ minimum ☊
As an absolute minimum, you should spend two hours in the evening studying. ☊ minimum ☊
The room had a minimum of furniture. ☊ minimum ☊
a meeting of EU Foreign Ministers ☊ minister ☊
a Methodist minister ☊ minister ☊
the Ministry of Defence ☊ ministry ☊
a minor road ☊ minor ☊
to undergo minor surgery ☊ minor ☊
There may be some minor changes to the schedule. ☊ minor ☊
Women played a relatively minor role in the organization. ☊ minor ☊
Only a small minority of students is/are interested in politics these days. ☊ minority ☊
The school is 95 per cent minority (= 95 per cent of children are not white Americans but from different groups). ☊ minority ☊
minority neighborhoods (= where no or few white people live) ☊ minority ☊
Hang on a minute—I'll just get my coat. ☊ minute ☊
I just have to finish this—I won't be a minute. ☊ minute ☊
Could I see you for a minute? ☊ minute ☊
Typical English weather—one minute it's raining and the next minute the sun is shining. ☊ minute ☊
I don't know what I'm going to do yet—I've just this minute found out. ☊ this minute ☊
a wing mirror (= on the side of a car) ☊ mirror ☊
The face is the mirror of the soul. ☊ mirror ☊
Dickens' novels are a mirror of his times. ☊ mirror ☊
miss sb/sth: She will be greatly missed when she leaves. ☊ miss ☊
What did you miss most when you were in France? ☊ miss ☊
miss (sb/sth) doing sth: I don't miss getting up at six every morning! ☊ miss ☊
If I don't leave now I'll miss my plane. ☊ miss ☊
'Is Ann there?' 'You've just missed her (= she has just left).' ☊ miss ☊
You can't afford to miss meals (= not eat meals) when you're in training. ☊ miss ☊
to miss a turn (= to not play when it is your turn in a game) ☊ miss ☊
It was an opportunity not to be missed. ☊ miss ☊
She hasn't missed a game all year. ☊ miss ☊
You missed a good party last night (= because you did not go). ☊ miss ☊
'Are you coming to the school play?' 'I wouldn't miss it for the world.' ☊ miss ☊
He completely missed the joke. ☊ miss ☊
You're missing the point (= failing to understand the main part) of what I'm saying. ☊ miss ☊
I think I must have missed something because none of this makes any sense. ☊ miss ☊
The hotel is the only white building on the road—you can't miss it. ☊ miss ☊
I missed her name. ☊ miss ☊
Your mother will know who's moved in—she doesn't miss much. ☊ miss ☊
When you painted your bedroom, you missed a bit (= of the wall) under the window. ☊ miss ☊
The bullet missed her by about six inches. ☊ miss ☊
miss doing sth: She narrowly missed hitting him. ☊ miss ☊
I'll just read through the form again to make sure I haven't missed anything out. ☊ miss sb/sth out ☊
They still hoped to find their missing son. ☊ missing ☊
He didn't notice there was anything missing from his room until later on. ☊ missing ☊
This letter is addressed to someone else—there must be some mistake. ☊ mistake ☊
You must try to learn from your mistakes. ☊ mistake ☊
Leaving school so young was the biggest mistake of my life. ☊ mistake ☊
I made the mistake of giving him my address. ☊ mistake ☊
It's a common mistake (= one that a lot of people make). ☊ mistake ☊
It's a common mistake among learners of English. ☊ mistake ☊
The waiter made a mistake (in) adding up the bill. ☊ mistake ☊
You are completely mistaken about Jane. ☊ mistaken ☊
They don't mix much with the neighbours. ☊ mix ☊
We've worked together for years but never mixed socially. ☊ mix ☊
Oil and water do not mix. ☊ mix ☊
mix with sth: Oil does not mix with water. ☊ mix ☊
If you mix blue and yellow, you get green. ☊ mix ☊
mix A with B: I don't like to mix business with pleasure (= combine social events with doing business). ☊ mix ☊
mix sth for sb: Why don't you mix a cocktail for our guests? ☊ mix ☊
mix sb sth: Why don't you mix our guests a cocktail? ☊ mix ☊
Children and fireworks don't mix. ☊ mix ☊
a school with a good social mix of children ☊ mix ☊
a pair of wool mix socks (= made of wool and other materials) ☊ mix ☊
a cake mix ☊ mix ☊
cement mix ☊ mix ☊
The weather has been very mixed recently. ☊ mixed ☊
I still have mixed feelings about going to Brazil (= I am not sure what to think). ☊ mixed ☊
The play was given a mixed reception by the critics (= some liked it, some did not). ☊ mixed ☊
British athletes had mixed fortunes in yesterday's competition. ☊ mixed ☊
a mixed community ☊ mixed ☊
people of mixed race ☊ mixed ☊
a mixed marriage (= between two people of different races or religions) ☊ mixed ☊
a mixed school ☊ mixed ☊
I'd rather not talk about it in mixed company. ☊ mixed ☊
The city is a mixture of old and new buildings. ☊ mixture ☊
Anger is often caused by frustration or embarrassment, or a mixture of the two. ☊ mixture ☊
cake mixture ☊ mixture ☊
Add the eggs to the mixture and beat well. ☊ mixture ☊
Please make sure all mobile phones are switched off during the performance. ☊ mobile phone ☊
a fashion model ☊ model ☊
Shakespeare's language can be a problem for modern readers. ☊ modern ☊
a modern computer system ☊ modern ☊
One moment, please (= Please wait a short time). ☊ moment ☊
We arrived not a moment too soon (= almost too late). ☊ moment ☊
Moments later (= a very short time later), I heard a terrible crash. ☊ moment ☊
At that very moment, the phone rang. ☊ moment ☊
From that moment on, she never felt really well again. ☊ moment ☊
I'm waiting for the right moment to tell him the bad news. ☊ moment ☊
That was one of the happiest moments of my life. ☊ moment ☊
Have I caught you at a bad moment? ☊ moment ☊
It's Monday today, isn't it? ☊ Monday ☊
She started work last Monday. ☊ Monday ☊
We'll discuss this at Monday's meeting. ☊ Monday ☊
Come back Monday week (= a week after next Monday). ☊ Monday ☊
How much money is there in my account? ☊ money ☊
The money is much better in my new job. ☊ money ☊
If the item is not satisfactory, you will get your money back. ☊ money ☊
We'll need to raise more money (= collect or borrow it) next year. ☊ money ☊
Can you lend me some money until tomorrow? ☊ money ☊
The details of today's flights are displayed on the monitor. ☊ monitor ☊
Each student's progress is closely monitored. ☊ monitor ☊
They lived in Toronto during their first few months of marriage. ☊ month ☊
a six-month contract ☊ month ☊
She's in a good mood today (= happy and friendly). ☊ mood ☊
He's always in a bad mood (= unhappy, or angry and impatient). ☊ mood ☊
to be in a foul/filthy mood ☊ mood ☊
Wait until he's in a better mood before you ask him. ☊ mood ☊
I'm just not in the mood for a party tonight. ☊ mood ☊
I'm not really in the mood to go out tonight. ☊ mood ☊
Let's not talk about it now. I'm not in the mood. ☊ mood ☊
He was in no mood for being polite to visitors. ☊ mood ☊
The mood of the meeting was distinctly pessimistic. ☊ mood ☊
There's no moon tonight (= no moon can be seen). ☊ moon ☊
a moral issue/dilemma/question ☊ moral ☊
traditional moral values ☊ moral ☊
moral philosophy ☊ moral ☊
Governments have at least a moral obligation to answer these questions. ☊ moral ☊
morally right/wrong/justified/unacceptable ☊ morally ☊
She spends more and more time alone in her room. ☊ more and more ☊
She was far more intelligent than her sister. ☊ more ☊
I like her more than her husband. ☊ more ☊
a course for more advanced students ☊ more ☊
It had more the appearance of a deliberate crime than of an accident. ☊ more ☊
I had no complaints and no more (= neither) did Tom. ☊ more ☊
Signing the forms is little more than (= only) a formality. ☊ more ☊
I'm more than happy (= extremely happy) to take you there in my car. ☊ more ☊
I will torment you no more (= no longer). ☊ more ☊
I've more or less finished the book. ☊ more or less ☊
The more she thought about it, the more depressed she became. ☊ the more, less, etc..., the more, less, etc... ☊
The less said about the whole thing, the happier I'll be. ☊ the more, less, etc..., the more, less, etc... ☊
A talented artist, he was, moreover, a writer of some note. ☊ moreover ☊
They left for Spain early this morning. ☊ morning ☊
Our group meets on Friday mornings. ☊ morning ☊
He's been in a meeting all morning. ☊ morning ☊
I didn't get home until two in the morning! ☊ morning ☊
I'll give you a call in the morning. ☊ in the morning ☊
It must have happened at about five o'clock in the morning. ☊ in the morning ☊
She had the most money of all of them. ☊ most ☊
I spent most time on the first question. ☊ most ☊
It was the people with the least money who gave most generously. ☊ most ☊
I want to buy a present for my mother and father. ☊ mother ☊
She was a wonderful mother to both her natural and adopted children. ☊ mother ☊
the mother chimpanzee caring for her young ☊ mother ☊
to enjoy the mountain air/scenery ☊ mountain ☊
a mountain rescue team ☊ mountain ☊
the mouth of a cave/pit ☊ mouth ☊
Their mouths fell open (= they were surprised). ☊ mouth ☊
move sb: We were deeply moved by her plight. ☊ move ☊
move sth: She moved her queen. ☊ move ☊
We don't like it here so we've decided to move. ☊ move ☊
I'm being moved to the New York office. ☊ move ☊
Time is moving on. ☊ move ☊
Share prices moved ahead today. ☊ move ☊
Things are not moving as fast as we hoped. ☊ move ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The government has not moved on this issue. ☊ move ☊
move sth (+ adv./prep.): Let's move the meeting to Wednesday. ☊ move ☊
Don't move—stay perfectly still. ☊ move ☊
You can hardly move in this pub on Saturdays (= because it is so crowded). ☊ move ☊
You can't move for books in her room. ☊ move ☊
move sth: I can't move my fingers. ☊ move ☊
move sth + adv./prep.: We moved our chairs a little nearer. ☊ move ☊
Our new neighbours moved in yesterday. ☊ move in, move into sth ☊
There's room for another one if you move up a bit. ☊ move over ☊
Their move from Italy to the US has not been a success. ☊ move ☊
The management have made no move to settle the strike. ☊ move ☊
the women's/peace movement ☊ movement ☊
the Romantic movement (= for example in literature) ☊ movement ☊
a mass movement for change ☊ movement ☊
She observed the gentle movement of his chest as he breathed. ☊ movement ☊
Loose clothing gives you greater freedom of movement. ☊ movement ☊
enemy troop movements ☊ movement ☊
laws to allow free movement of goods and services ☊ movement ☊
the mass movement of herds of wildebeest ☊ movement ☊
Please help me get this job—you know I would do as much for you. ☊ as much ☊
No dessert for me, thanks. It was as much as I could do to finish the main course. ☊ as much as sb can do ☊
I won, but there wasn't much in it (= our scores were nearly the same). ☊ not much in it ☊
He's not much of a tennis player. ☊ not much of a... ☊
I'll say this much for him—he never leaves a piece of work unfinished. ☊ this much ☊
The children are already learning to multiply and divide. ☊ multiply ☊
multiply A by B: 2 multiplied by 4 is/equals/makes 8 (2×4 = 8) ☊ multiply ☊
My mum says I can't go. ☊ mum ☊
She has been charged with the attempted murder of her husband. ☊ murder ☊
a murder case/investigation/trial ☊ murder ☊
He didn't move a muscle (= stood completely still). ☊ muscle ☊
a science museum ☊ museum ☊
pop/dance/classical/church music ☊ music ☊
She could hear music playing somewhere. ☊ music ☊
the popularity of Mozart's music ☊ music ☊
He wrote the music but I don't know who wrote the words. ☊ music ☊
The poem has been set to music. ☊ music ☊
Every week they get together to make music (= to play music or sing). ☊ music ☊
to study music ☊ music ☊
music lessons ☊ music ☊
Can you read music (= understand the signs in order to play or sing a piece of music)? ☊ music ☊
I had to play it without the music. ☊ music ☊
The music was still open on the piano (= the paper or book with the musical notes on it). ☊ music ☊
musical styles/tastes ☊ musical ☊
Cars must not park in front of the entrance (= it is not allowed). ☊ must ☊
I must ask you not to do that again. ☊ must ☊
You mustn't say things like that. ☊ must ☊
Must you always question everything I say? (= it is annoying) ☊ must ☊
'Do we have to finish this today?' 'Yes, you must.' ☊ must ☊
I'm sorry, she's not here. She must have left already (= that must be the explanation). ☊ must ☊
Where's my passport? ☊ my ☊
I wrote a message to myself. ☊ myself ☊
I found myself unable to speak. ☊ myself ☊
I haven't been feeling myself recently (= I have not felt well). ☊ myself ☊
I needed space to be myself (= not influenced by other people). ☊ myself ☊
I myself do not agree. ☊ myself ☊
He died in mysterious circumstances. ☊ mysterious ☊
Their motives remain a mystery. ☊ mystery ☊
It's a complete mystery to me why they chose him. ☊ mystery ☊
a mystery tour (= when you do not know where you are going) ☊ mystery ☊
His past is shrouded in mystery (= not much is known about it). ☊ mystery ☊
The dark glasses give her an air of mystery. ☊ mystery ☊
They often wandered around the house stark naked (= completely naked). ☊ naked ☊
They found him half naked and bleeding to death. ☊ naked ☊
What is/was the name, please? (= a polite way of asking sb's name) ☊ name ☊
Do you know the name of this flower? ☊ name ☊
Rubella is just another name for German measles. ☊ name ☊
Are you changing your name when you get married? ☊ name ☊
name sb/sth + noun: They named their son John. ☊ name ☊
Can you name all the American states? ☊ name ☊
The manager has named his side for the semi-final. ☊ name ☊
a narrow bed/doorway/shelf ☊ narrow ☊
narrow shoulders/hips ☊ narrow ☊
There was only a narrow gap between the bed and the wall. ☊ narrow ☊
The road soon became narrower and steeper. ☊ narrow ☊
He had a narrow escape when his car skidded on the ice. ☊ narrow ☊
The shop sells only a narrow range of goods. ☊ narrow ☊
They are afraid of losing their national identity. ☊ national ☊
a national airline/museum/theatre ☊ national ☊
the natural processes of language learning ☊ natural ☊
to die of natural causes (= not by violence, but normally, of old age) ☊ natural ☊
He thought social inequality was all part of the natural order of things. ☊ natural ☊
She was the natural choice for the job. ☊ natural ☊
natural disasters ☊ natural ☊
wildlife in its natural habitat ☊ natural ☊
natural yogurt (= with no flavour added) ☊ natural ☊
After a while, we naturally started talking about the children. ☊ naturally ☊
naturally occurring chemicals ☊ naturally ☊
the changing nature of society ☊ nature ☊
It's difficult to define the exact nature of the problem. ☊ nature ☊
The future by its very nature is uncertain. ☊ nature ☊
It's not in his nature to be unkind. ☊ nature ☊
We appealed to his better nature (= his kindness). ☊ nature ☊
man-made substances not found in nature ☊ nature ☊
Just let nature take its course. ☊ nature ☊
Her illness was Nature's way of telling her to do less. ☊ nature ☊
The conflict is unlikely to be resolved in the near future (= very soon). ☊ near ☊
The election proved to be a near disaster for the party. ☊ near ☊
a near impossibility ☊ near ☊
Do you live near here? ☊ near ☊
Go and sit nearer (to) the fire. ☊ near ☊
I'll think about it nearer (to) the time (= when it is just going to happen). ☊ near ☊
Nobody else comes near her in intellect. ☊ near ☊
He's nearer 70 than 60. ☊ near ☊
She was near to tears (= almost crying). ☊ near ☊
They live nearby. ☊ nearby ☊
It's not nearly as hot as last year. ☊ not nearly ☊
There isn't nearly enough time to get there now. ☊ not nearly ☊
They sat in her neat and tidy kitchen. ☊ neat ☊
The box fitted neatly into the drawer. ☊ neatly ☊
She summarized her plan very neatly. ☊ neatly ☊
The more expensive articles are not necessarily better. ☊ not necessarily ☊
Biggest doesn't necessarily mean best. ☊ not necessarily ☊
'We're going to lose.' 'Not necessarily.' ☊ not necessarily ☊
It doesn't seem necessary for us to meet. ☊ necessary ☊
She craned (= stretched) her neck to get a better view. ☊ neck ☊
Somebody's going to break their neck (= injure themselves) on these steps. ☊ neck ☊
need sth/sb: Do you need any help? ☊ need ☊
They badly needed a change. ☊ need ☊
I don't need your comments, thank you. ☊ need ☊
He needs to win this game to stay in the match. ☊ need ☊
You don't need to leave yet, do you? ☊ need ☊
All you need to do is complete this form. ☊ need ☊
I didn't need to go to the bank after all—Mary lent me the money. ☊ need ☊
need (not) do sth: You needn't bother asking Rick—I know he's too busy. ☊ need ☊
I need hardly tell you (= you must already know) that the work is dangerous. ☊ need ☊
If she wants anything, she need only ask. ☊ need ☊
need (not) have done sth: You needn't have worried (= it was not necessary for you to worry, but you did) —it all turned out fine. ☊ need ☊
need (for sth): There is an urgent need for qualified teachers. ☊ need ☊
need (for sb/sth) to do sth: There is no need for you to get up early tomorrow. ☊ need ☊
I had no need to open the letter—I knew what it would say. ☊ need ☊
There's no need to cry (= stop crying). ☊ need ☊
I'm in need of some fresh air. ☊ need ☊
She had no more need of me. ☊ need ☊
It's difficult to express our needs and desires. ☊ need ☊
a programme to suit your individual needs ☊ need ☊
They received a negative reply. ☊ negative ☊
Scientists have a fairly negative attitude to the theory. ☊ negative ☊
'He probably won't show up.' 'Don't be so negative.' ☊ negative ☊
The crisis had a negative effect on trade. ☊ negative ☊
The whole experience was definitely more positive than negative. ☊ negative ☊
We've had a lot of support from all our friends and neighbours. ☊ neighbour ☊
We grew up in the same neighbourhood. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
Manhattan is divided into distinct neighborhoods. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
the neighbourhood police ☊ neighbourhood ☊
He shouted so loudly that the whole neighbourhood could hear him. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
We searched the surrounding neighbourhood for the missing boy. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
Houses in the neighbourhood of Paris are extremely expensive. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
Neither answer is correct. ☊ neither ☊
Neither of them has/have a car. ☊ neither ☊
They produced two reports, neither of which contained any useful suggestions. ☊ neither ☊
'Which do you like?' 'Neither. I think they're both ugly.' ☊ neither ☊
He didn't remember and neither did I. ☊ neither ☊
I hadn't been to New York before and neither had Jane. ☊ neither ☊
'I can't understand a word of it.' 'Neither can I.' ☊ neither ☊
'I don't know.' 'Me neither.' ☊ neither ☊
I neither knew nor cared what had happened to him. ☊ neither ☊
Their house is neither big nor small. ☊ neither ☊
Neither the TV nor the video actually work/works. ☊ neither ☊
The horse may be nervous of cars. ☊ nervous ☊
I felt really nervous before the interview. ☊ nervous ☊
a nervous glance/smile/voice (= one that shows that you feel anxious) ☊ nervous ☊
He's not the nervous type. ☊ nervous ☊
sparrows building a nest of twigs and dry grass ☊ nest ☊
a mosquito net (= used to protect you from mosquitoes ) ☊ net ☊
a communications/distribution network ☊ network ☊
The office network allows users to share files and software, and to use a central printer. ☊ network ☊
You never help me. ☊ never ☊
'Would you vote for him?' 'Never.' ☊ never ☊
'I work for a company called Orion Technology.' 'Never heard of them.' ☊ never ☊
Never in all my life have I seen such a horrible thing. ☊ never ☊
Never ever tell anyone your password. ☊ never ☊
I never knew (= didn't know until now) you had a twin sister. ☊ never ☊
I never realized just how easy it is. ☊ never ☊
Someone might find out, and that would never do (= that is not acceptable). ☊ never ☊
He never so much as smiled (= did not smile even once). ☊ never ☊
'I told my boss exactly what I thought of her.' 'You never did!' (= 'Surely you didn't!') ☊ never ☊
'You took my bike.' 'No, I never.' ☊ never ☊
Never fear (= Do not worry), everything will be all right. ☊ never ☊
There is little chance that we will succeed in changing the law. Nevertheless, it is important that we try. ☊ nevertheless ☊
The old system had its flaws, but nevertheless it was preferable to the new one. ☊ nevertheless ☊
The new buds are appearing on the trees now. ☊ new ☊
new potatoes (= ones dug from the soil early in the season) ☊ new ☊
I should tell you, I'm completely new to this kind of work. ☊ new ☊
You're new here, aren't you? ☊ new ☊
This is a new experience for me. ☊ new ☊
I'd like to learn a new language. ☊ new ☊
new to sb: Our system is probably new to you. ☊ new ☊
Do you have her new phone number? ☊ new ☊
Let me show you my new dress. ☊ new ☊
This idea isn't new. ☊ new ☊
The latest model has over 100 new features. ☊ new ☊
a newly independent republic ☊ newly ☊
Tell me all your news. ☊ news ☊
Any news on the deal? ☊ news ☊
She works for the local newspaper (= the company that produces it). ☊ newspaper ☊
The next six months will be the hardest. ☊ next ☊
the woman in the next room ☊ next ☊
Round here, you leave school at sixteen and next thing you know, you're married with three kids. ☊ next ☊
One moment he wasn't there, the next he was. ☊ next ☊
nice to sb: Be nice to me. I'm not feeling well. ☊ nice ☊
nice of sb (to do sth): It was nice of them to invite us. ☊ nice ☊
I asked him in the nicest possible way to put his cigarette out. ☊ nice ☊
nice weather ☊ nice ☊
Did you have a nice time? ☊ nice ☊
'Do you want to come, too?' 'Yes, that would be nice.' ☊ nice ☊
The nicest thing about her is that she never criticizes us. ☊ nice ☊
We all had the flu last week—it wasn't very nice. ☊ nice ☊
It was nice and warm yesterday. ☊ nice ☊
The room was nicely furnished. ☊ nicely ☊
They sleep by day and hunt by night. ☊ night ☊
You'll feel better after you've had a good night's sleep. ☊ night ☊
She doesn't like to walk home late at night. ☊ night ☊
I'm always emailing her, but nine times out of ten she doesn't reply. ☊ nine times out of ten ☊
When Dan cooks dinner he always goes the whole nine yards, with three courses and a choice of dessert. ☊ the whole nine yards ☊
Just say yes or no. ☊ no ☊
'Are you ready?' 'No, I'm not.' ☊ no ☊
Sorry, the answer's no. ☊ no ☊
'Another drink?' 'No, thanks.' ☊ no ☊
It's about 70—no, I'm wrong—80 kilometres from Rome. ☊ no ☊
No! Don't touch it! It's hot. ☊ no ☊
'It was Tony.' 'No, you're wrong. It was Ted.' ☊ no ☊
'It's not very good, is it?' 'No, you're right, it isn't (= I agree).' ☊ no ☊
'She's had an accident.' 'Oh, no!' ☊ no ☊
'I'm leaving!' 'No!' ☊ no ☊
No student is to leave the room. ☊ no ☊
There were no letters this morning. ☊ no ☊
There's no bread left. ☊ no ☊
No two days are the same. ☊ no ☊
No smoking! ☊ no ☊
There's no telling what will happen next. ☊ no ☊
She's no fool (= she's intelligent). ☊ no ☊
It was no easy matter (= it was difficult). ☊ no ☊
Nobody knew what to say. ☊ nobody ☊
She rose from being a nobody to become a superstar. ☊ nobody ☊
They were making too much noise. ☊ noise ☊
I was woken by the noise of a car starting up. ☊ noise ☊
We had to shout above the noise of the traffic. ☊ noise ☊
noisy children/traffic/crowds ☊ noisy ☊
They are a small but noisy pressure group (= they try to attract attention to their ideas by frequent discussion and argument). ☊ noisy ☊
a noisy classroom ☊ noisy ☊
The streets were very noisy throughout the night. ☊ noisy ☊
The children were playing noisily upstairs. ☊ noisily ☊
non-alcoholic ☊ non- ☊
non-committally ☊ non- ☊
None but he knew the truth. ☊ none but ☊
Her first customer was none other than Mrs Obama. ☊ none other than ☊
I offered to pay but he was having none of it. ☊ have/want none of sth ☊
She told me what it meant at great length but I'm afraid I'm none the wiser. ☊ none ☊
He seems none the worse for the experience. ☊ none ☊
She was looking none too pleased. ☊ none ☊
'I won't go.' 'Nonsense! You must go!' ☊ nonsense ☊
It's nonsense to say they don't care. ☊ nonsense ☊
Ministers have dismissed the rumours of a bribery scandal as nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
The new teacher won't stand for any nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
I can't wait for this nonsense to end so that we can all be friends again. ☊ nonsense ☊
a book of children's nonsense poems ☊ nonsense ☊
Most of the translation he did for me was complete nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
No one was at home. ☊ no one ☊
There was no one else around. ☊ no one ☊
We were told to speak to no one. ☊ no one ☊
She seemed neither surprised nor worried. ☊ nor ☊
He wasn't there on Monday. Nor on Tuesday, for that matter. ☊ nor ☊
Not a building nor a tree was left standing. ☊ nor ☊
She doesn't like them and nor does Jeff. ☊ nor ☊
'I'm not going.' 'Nor am I.' ☊ nor ☊
quite/perfectly (= completely) normal ☊ normal ☊
Divorce is complicated enough in normal circumstances, but this situation is even worse. ☊ normal ☊
Under normal circumstances, I would say 'yes'. ☊ normal ☊
In the normal course of events I wouldn't go to that part of town. ☊ normal ☊
It is normal practice to inform somebody if you want to leave early. ☊ normal ☊
My day began in the normal way, and then I received a very strange phone call. ☊ normal ☊
People who commit such crimes aren't normal. ☊ normal ☊
I'm not normally allowed to stay out late. ☊ normally ☊
It's normally much warmer than this in July. ☊ normally ☊
Mount Kenya is to the north of (= further north than) Nairobi. ☊ north ☊
Houses are less expensive in the North (= of England) than in the South. ☊ north ☊
They live ten miles north of Boston. ☊ north ☊
They've gone to live up north. ☊ up north ☊
He blew his nose (= cleared it by blowing strongly into a handkerchief ). ☊ nose ☊
She did not/didn't see him. ☊ not ☊
It's not/It isn't raining. ☊ not ☊
I can't see from here. ☊ not ☊
He must not go. ☊ not ☊
Don't you eat meat? ☊ not ☊
It's cold, isn't it? ☊ not ☊
I was sorry not to have seen them. ☊ not ☊
Not everybody agrees. ☊ not ☊
'Who's next?' 'Not me.' ☊ not ☊
'What did you do at school?' 'Not a lot.' ☊ not ☊
It's not easy being a parent (= it's difficult). ☊ not ☊
'Will she be there?' 'I hope not.' ☊ not ☊
'Is it ready?' 'I'm afraid not.' ☊ not ☊
'Does he know?' 'I believe not.' ☊ not ☊
I don't know if he's telling the truth or not. ☊ not ☊
'Some more?' 'Not for me, thanks.' ☊ not ☊
'Can I throw this out?' 'Certainly not.' ☊ not ☊
He didn't speak to me—not one word. ☊ not a..., not one... ☊
'Thanks a lot.' 'Not at all.' ☊ not at all ☊
'Will it bother you if I smoke?' 'Not at all.' ☊ not at all ☊
She not only wrote the text but also selected the illustrations. ☊ not only... (but) also... ☊
He played the first few notes of the tune. ☊ note ☊
Can I borrow your lecture notes? ☊ note ☊
Just a quick note to say thank you for a wonderful evening. ☊ note ☊
She left a note for Ben on the kitchen table. ☊ note ☊
She made a mental note (= decided that she must remember) to ask Alan about it. ☊ note ☊
note sth: Note the fine early Baroque altar inside the chapel. ☊ note ☊
note (that)...: Please note (that) the office will be closed on Monday. ☊ note ☊
note how, where, etc...: Note how these animals sometimes walk with their tails up in the air. ☊ note ☊
it is noted that...: It should be noted that dissertations submitted late will not be accepted. ☊ note ☊
There was nothing in her bag. ☊ nothing ☊
There's nothing you can do to help. ☊ nothing ☊
The doctor said there was nothing wrong with me. ☊ nothing ☊
Nothing else matters to him apart from his job. ☊ nothing ☊
It cost us nothing to go in. ☊ nothing ☊
He's five foot nothing (= exactly five feet tall). ☊ nothing ☊
'What's that in your pocket?' 'Oh, nothing.' ☊ nothing ☊
We did nothing at the weekend. ☊ nothing ☊
It looks nothing like a horse. ☊ nothing like ☊
I had nothing like enough time to answer all the questions. ☊ nothing like ☊
She's always trying to get something for nothing. ☊ for nothing ☊
All that preparation was for nothing because the visit was cancelled. ☊ for nothing ☊
Get out! It's nothing to do with you (= you have no right to know about it). ☊ be/have nothing to do with sb/sth ☊
That has nothing to do with what we're discussing. ☊ be/have nothing to do with sb/sth ☊
Nothing but a miracle can save her now. ☊ nothing but ☊
I want nothing but the best for my children. ☊ nothing but ☊
You must give one month's notice. ☊ notice ☊
Prices may be altered without notice. ☊ notice ☊
The bar is closed until further notice (= until you are told that it is open again). ☊ notice ☊
You are welcome to come and stay as long as you give us plenty of notice. ☊ notice ☊
There was a notice on the board saying the class had been cancelled. ☊ notice ☊
A public notice about the planned development was pinned to the wall. ☊ notice ☊
a notice saying 'Keep off the Grass' ☊ notice ☊
Take no notice of what he says. ☊ notice ☊
These protests have really made the government sit up and take notice (= realize the importance of the situation). ☊ notice ☊
It was Susan who brought the problem to my notice (= told me about it). ☊ notice ☊
Normally, the letter would not have come to my notice (= I would not have known about it). ☊ notice ☊
It will not have escaped your notice that there have been some major changes in the company. ☊ notice ☊
People were making fun of him but he didn't seem to notice. ☊ notice ☊
notice sb/sth: The first thing I noticed about the room was the smell. ☊ notice ☊
notice (that)...: I couldn't help noticing (that) she was wearing a wig. ☊ notice ☊
notice how, what, etc...: Did you notice how Rachel kept looking at her watch? ☊ notice ☊
notice sb/sth do sth: I noticed them come in. ☊ notice ☊
notice sb/sth doing sth: I didn't notice him leaving. ☊ notice ☊
Her scars are hardly noticeable now. ☊ noticeable ☊
noticeable that...: It was noticeable that none of the family were present. ☊ noticeable ☊
Job-sharing is still a novel concept and it will take a while for employers to get used to it. ☊ novel ☊
From now on I'll be more careful. ☊ now ☊
I've lived at home up till now. ☊ now ☊
That's all for now. ☊ now ☊
I am now ready to answer your questions. ☊ now ☊
Now they want to tax food! ☊ now ☊
It's broken. Now I'll have to get a new one. ☊ now ☊
Every now and again she checked to see if he was still asleep. ☊ (every) now and again/then ☊
Now that the kids have left home we've got a lot of extra space. ☊ now ☊
We discussed it all morning but got nowhere. ☊ get/go nowhere, get sb nowhere ☊
Talking to him will get you nowhere. ☊ get/go nowhere, get sb nowhere ☊
The children were nowhere to be seen. ☊ nowhere to be found/seen, nowhere in sight ☊
A peace settlement is nowhere in sight (= is not likely in the near future). ☊ nowhere to be found/seen, nowhere in sight ☊
I could give you any number of (= a lot of) reasons for not going. ☊ number ☊
Nurses are leaving the profession in increasing numbers. ☊ number ☊
Sheer weight of numbers (= the large number of soldiers) secured them the victory. ☊ number ☊
The course will have to be repeated owing to pressure of numbers (= too many students). ☊ number ☊
My phone number is 266998. ☊ number ☊
I'm sorry, I think you have the wrong number (= wrong telephone number). ☊ number ☊
What is your account number, please? ☊ number ☊
They live at number 26. ☊ number ☊
You owe me 27 dollars? Make it 30, that's a good round number. ☊ number ☊
a dental nurse (= one who helps a dentist) ☊ nurse ☊
a psychiatric nurse (= one who works in a hospital for people with mental illnesses) ☊ nurse ☊
nuts and raisins ☊ nut ☊
He had always obeyed his parents without question. ☊ obey ☊
I tried to run but my legs just wouldn't obey me. ☊ obey ☊
If nobody objects, we'll postpone the meeting till next week. ☊ object ☊
object to doing sth/to sb doing sth: I really object to being charged for parking. ☊ object ☊
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 find it difficult to be objective where he's concerned. ☊ objective ☊
Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals' behaviour. ☊ observation ☊
results based on scientific observations ☊ observation ☊
We managed to escape observation (= we were not seen). ☊ observation ☊
observe sb/sth doing sth: They observed him entering the bank. ☊ observe ☊
The patients were observed over a period of several months. ☊ observe ☊
He observes keenly, but says little. ☊ observe ☊
observe how, what, etc...: They observed how the parts of the machine fitted together. ☊ observe ☊
to obtain advice/information/permission ☊ obtain ☊
I know you don't like her but try not to make it so obvious. ☊ obvious ☊
For obvious reasons, I'd prefer not to give my name. ☊ obvious ☊
The reasons for this decision were not immediately obvious. ☊ obvious ☊
She was the obvious choice for the job. ☊ obvious ☊
There's no obvious solution to the problem. ☊ obvious ☊
I may be stating the obvious but without more money the project cannot survive. ☊ obvious ☊
Obviously, we don't want to spend too much money. ☊ obviously ☊
They're obviously not coming. ☊ obviously ☊
'I didn't realise it was a formal occasion.' 'Obviously!' (= I can see by the way you are dressed) ☊ obviously ☊
I can remember very few occasions when he had to cancel because of ill health. ☊ occasion ☊
They have been seen together on two separate occasions. ☊ occasion ☊
On one occasion, she called me in the middle of the night. ☊ occasion ☊
He used the occasion to announce further tax cuts. ☊ occasion ☊
a great/memorable/happy occasion ☊ occasion ☊
They marked the occasion (= celebrated it) with an open-air concert. ☊ occasion ☊
Their wedding turned out to be quite an occasion. ☊ occasion ☊
He was presented with the watch on the occasion of his retirement. ☊ occasion ☊
It should have been an occasion for rejoicing, but she could not feel any real joy. ☊ occasion ☊
I'll speak to him about it if the occasion arises (= if I get a chance). ☊ occasion ☊
We occasionally meet for a drink after work. ☊ occasionally ☊
Only occasionally was there any doubt that they would succeed. ☊ occasionally ☊
Only half of the rooms are occupied at the moment. ☊ occupied ☊
occupied (doing sth/in doing sth/in sth): He's fully occupied looking after three small children. ☊ occupied ☊
The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied. ☊ occupied ☊
He spent his childhood in occupied Europe. ☊ occupied ☊
The bed seemed to occupy most of the room. ☊ occupy ☊
How much memory does the program occupy? ☊ occupy ☊
Administrative work occupies half of my time. ☊ occupy ☊
He occupies an office on the 12th floor. ☊ occupy ☊
Protesting students occupied the TV station. ☊ occupy ☊
occupy sb/sth/yourself: a game that will occupy the kids for hours ☊ occupy ☊
Problems at work continued to occupy his mind for some time. ☊ occupy ☊
occupy sb/sth/yourself with sb/sth: She occupied herself with routine office tasks. ☊ occupy ☊
occur that...: It didn't occur to him that his wife was having an affair. ☊ occur to sb ☊
occur to do sth: It didn't occur to her to ask for help. ☊ occur to sb ☊
The plane hit the ocean several miles offshore. ☊ ocean ☊
They're very odd people. ☊ odd ☊
It's most odd that (= very odd that) she hasn't written. ☊ odd ☊
The odd thing was that he didn't recognize me. ☊ odd ☊
She felt, oddly, that they had been happier when they had no money. ☊ oddly ☊
the love of a mother for her child ☊ of ☊
Can't you throw out that old bike of Tommy's? ☊ of ☊
the lid of the box ☊ of ☊
a member of the team ☊ of ☊
a photo of my dog ☊ of ☊
the city of Dublin ☊ of ☊
2 kilos of potatoes ☊ of ☊
at the time of the revolution ☊ of ☊
the arrival of the police (= they arrive) ☊ of ☊
criticism of the police (= they are criticized) ☊ of ☊
I called him but he ran off. ☊ off ☊
Summer's not far off now. ☊ off ☊
Take your coat off. ☊ off ☊
Don't leave the toothpaste with the top off. ☊ off ☊
She's off today. ☊ off ☊
I need some time off. ☊ off ☊
Families will be better off under the new law (= will have more money). ☊ be well/better/badly, etc. off ☊
They are both comfortably off (= have enough money to be able to buy what they want without worrying too much about the cost). ☊ be well/better/badly, etc. off ☊
She's better off without him. ☊ be better/worse off (doing sth) ☊
The weather was so bad we'd have been better off staying at home. ☊ be better/worse off (doing sth) ☊
We can't be any worse off than we are already. ☊ be better/worse off (doing sth) ☊
I fell off the ladder. ☊ off ☊
an island off the coast of Spain ☊ off ☊
They were still 100 metres off the summit. ☊ off ☊
Scientists are still a long way off finding a cure. ☊ off ☊
There's a bathroom off the main bedroom. ☊ off ☊
You need to take the top off the bottle first! ☊ off ☊
I want about an inch off the back of my hair. ☊ off ☊
He's had ten days off school. ☊ off ☊
They knocked £500 off the car. ☊ off ☊
He was not aware that he had committed an offence. ☊ offence ☊
an offence against society/humanity/the state ☊ offence ☊
I'm sure he meant no offence when he said that. ☊ offence ☊
No one will take offence (= feel upset or insulted) if you leave early. ☊ offence ☊
They'll be offended if you don't go to their wedding. ☊ offend ☊
Neil did not mean to offend anybody with his joke . ☊ offend ☊
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 ☊
a minor/serious offense ☊ offense ☊
She pleaded guilty to five traffic offenses. ☊ offense ☊
The Redskins' offense is stronger than their defense. ☊ offense ☊
He played offense for the Chicago Bulls. ☊ offense ☊
I don't think they need help, but I think I should offer anyway. ☊ offer ☊
offer sth (to sb) (for sth): He offered $4 000 for the car. ☊ offer ☊
They are offering a reward for the return of their cat. ☊ offer ☊
They decided to offer the job to Jo. ☊ offer ☊
offer sb sth: They decided to offer Jo the job. ☊ offer ☊
Taylor offered him 500 dollars to do the work. ☊ offer ☊
The hotel offers excellent facilities for families. ☊ offer ☊
The job didn't offer any prospects for promotion. ☊ offer ☊
He did not offer any explanation for his behaviour. ☊ offer ☊
to accept/refuse/decline an offer ☊ offer ☊
I took him up on his offer of a loan. ☊ offer ☊
You can't just turn down offers of work like that. ☊ offer ☊
an offer of marriage ☊ offer ☊
I've had an offer of $2 500 for the car. ☊ offer ☊
They've decided to accept our original offer. ☊ offer ☊
They made me an offer I couldn't refuse. ☊ offer ☊
The original price was £3 000, but I'm open to offers (= willing to consider offers that are less than that). ☊ offer ☊
This special offer is valid until the end of the month. ☊ offer ☊
They have an offer on beer at the moment. ☊ offer ☊
The party has been out of office (= has not formed a government) for many years. ☊ office ☊
to seek/run for office ☊ office ☊
to stand for office ☊ office ☊
the office of treasurer ☊ office ☊
The company is moving to new offices on the other side of town. ☊ office ☊
Are you going to the office today? ☊ office ☊
an office job ☊ office ☊
office workers ☊ office ☊
Some people have to share an office. ☊ office ☊
Come into my office. ☊ office ☊
the local tourist office ☊ office ☊
a ticket office ☊ office ☊
army/airforce/naval, etc. officers ☊ officer ☊
a commissioned/non-commissioned officer ☊ officer ☊
The matter was passed on to me, as your commanding officer. ☊ officer ☊
according to official statistics/figures ☊ official ☊
the official biography of the President ☊ official ☊
The official story has always been that they are just good friends. ☊ official ☊
Palace officials are refusing to comment on the royal divorce. ☊ official ☊
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 ☊
I've often wondered what happened to him. ☊ often ☊
It is not often that you get such an opportunity. ☊ often ☊
People are often afraid of things they don't understand. ☊ often ☊
His success depended, as so often happens, on things entirely outside his control. ☊ often ☊
'I saw Ben yesterday.' 'Oh yes, how is he?' ☊ oh ☊
You can't come tonight? Oh well, see you next week then. ☊ oh ☊
'Emma has a new job.' 'Oh, has she?' ☊ oh ☊
Oh no, I've broken it! ☊ oh ☊
I've been in this job for, oh, about six years. ☊ oh ☊
drilling for oil ☊ oil ☊
Okay, let's go. ☊ OK ☊
The meeting's at 2, OK? ☊ OK ☊
Is it OK if I leave now? ☊ OK ☊
Is it OK for me to come too? ☊ OK ☊
Does my hair look okay? ☊ OK ☊
old habits ☊ old ☊
We had more room in our old house. ☊ old ☊
She's an old friend of mine (= I have known her for a long time). ☊ old ☊
She was a woman grown old before her time (= who looked older than she was). ☊ old ☊
In those days most people left school when they were only fifteen years old. ☊ old ☊
a class for five-year-olds (= children who are five) ☊ old ☊
I didn't think she was old enough for the responsibility. ☊ old ☊
She's much older than me. ☊ old ☊
old-fashioned clothes/styles/methods/equipment ☊ old-fashioned ☊
My parents are old-fashioned about relationships and marriage. ☊ old-fashioned ☊
She wants to be an old-fashioned mother, staying at home and looking after the children. ☊ old-fashioned ☊
On arriving home I discovered they had gone. ☊ on ☊
Please report to reception on arrival. ☊ on ☊
There was a letter waiting for him on his return. ☊ on ☊
Whose side are you on (= which of two or more different views do you support)? ☊ on ☊
The doctor put me on antibiotics. ☊ on ☊
On their advice I applied for the job. ☊ on ☊
You can't feed a family on £50 a week. ☊ on ☊
She played a tune on her guitar. ☊ on ☊
The information is available on the Internet. ☊ on ☊
We spoke on the phone. ☊ on ☊
He's hard on his kids. ☊ on ☊
Go easy on the mayo! (= do not take / give me too much) ☊ on ☊
The book is currently on loan. ☊ on ☊
He worked on without a break. ☊ on ☊
Keep straight on for the beach. ☊ on ☊
From then on he never trusted her again. ☊ on ☊
Put your coat on. ☊ on ☊
I didn't have my glasses on. ☊ on ☊
The TV is always on in their house. ☊ on ☊
We were without electricity for three hours but it's on again now. ☊ on ☊
There was a war on at the time. ☊ on ☊
The game is still on (= it has not been cancelled). ☊ on ☊
I don't think we've got anything on this weekend. ☊ on ☊
I'm sorry we can't come—we've got a lot on. ☊ on ☊
I'm on now till 8 tomorrow morning. ☊ on ☊
They hurried on to the plane. ☊ on ☊
This book was famous once, but nobody reads it today. ☊ once ☊
I can't do everything all at once—you'll have to be patient. ☊ all at once ☊
I don't know her well, I've only met her once or twice. ☊ once or twice ☊
We didn't know how we would cope once the money had gone. ☊ once ☊
Do you want one or two? ☊ one ☊
There's only room for one person. ☊ one ☊
a one-bedroomed apartment ☊ one ☊
He lost by less than one second. ☊ one ☊
Her one concern was for the health of her baby. ☊ one ☊
It's the one thing I can't stand about him. ☊ one ☊
One day (= at some time in the future) you'll understand. ☊ one ☊
We've had one or two problems—nothing serious. ☊ one or two ☊
My favourite band? Oh, that's a hard one (= a hard question). ☊ one ☊
What made you choose the one rather than the other? ☊ one ☊
Our house is the one next to the school. ☊ one ☊
The students who are most successful are usually the ones who come to all the classes. ☊ one ☊
It's a present for one of my children. ☊ one ☊
10 o'clock is too late for the little ones. ☊ one ☊
He ached to be home with his loved ones. ☊ one ☊
one to do sth: She was never one to criticize. ☊ one ☊
One should never criticize if one is not sure of one's facts. ☊ one ☊
One gets the impression that they disapprove. ☊ one ☊
I think we've learned a lot about one another in this session. ☊ one another ☊
She's their only daughter. ☊ only ☊
She's the only person for the job. ☊ only ☊
The bar is for members only. ☊ only ☊
You only have to look at her to see she doesn't eat enough. ☊ only ☊
Don't blame me, I'm only the messenger! ☊ only ☊
He was only teasing you. ☊ only ☊
We only got here yesterday. ☊ only ☊
He could only watch helplessly as the car plunged into the ravine. ☊ only ☊
I only hope that she never finds out. ☊ only ☊
If you do that, it will only make matters worse. ☊ only ☊
Trying to reason with him only enrages him even more. ☊ only ☊
He not only read the book, but also remembered what he had read. ☊ not only... but (also)... ☊
I'm open to suggestions for what you would like to do in our classes. ☊ open ☊
their open display of affection ☊ open ☊
The system is open to abuse. ☊ open ☊
Kasparov had left his bishop open (= not protected, in a game of chess ). ☊ open ☊
What options are open to us? ☊ open ☊
I want to keep my Swiss bank account open. ☊ open ☊
The competition is open to young people under the age of 18. ☊ open ☊
The house is not open to the public. ☊ open ☊
Is the museum open on Sundays? ☊ open ☊
The house had been thrown open to the public. ☊ open ☊
I declare this festival open. ☊ open ☊
people working in the open air (= not in a building) ☊ open ☊
The hall of the old house was open to the sky. ☊ open ☊
an open wound (= with no skin covering it) ☊ open ☊
open country (= without forests, buildings, etc.) ☊ open ☊
a city with a lot of parks and open spaces ☊ open ☊
Leave the envelope open. ☊ open ☊
Her coat was open. ☊ open ☊
She had difficulty keeping her eyes open (= because she was very tired). ☊ open ☊
He was breathing through his open mouth. ☊ open ☊
The flowers are all open now. ☊ open ☊
The bridge was opened by the Queen. ☊ open ☊
open sth: You need just one pound to open a bank account with us. ☊ open ☊
Who is going to open the conference? ☊ open ☊
open sth with sth: They will open the new season with a performance of 'Carmen'. ☊ open ☊
open sth: The company opened its doors for business a month ago. ☊ open ☊
When does the play open? ☊ open ☊
The road will be opened again in a few hours after police have cleared it. ☊ open ☊
What if the parachute doesn't open? ☊ open ☊
The flowers are starting to open. ☊ open ☊
He hardly ever opens his mouth (= speaks). ☊ open ☊
Shall I open another bottle? ☊ open ☊
She opened her bag and took out her passport. ☊ open ☊
Mr Chen opened the car door for his wife. ☊ open ☊
We could see the stars through an opening in the roof. ☊ opening ☊
the opening of the Olympic Games ☊ opening ☊
the opening of a flower ☊ opening ☊
The men in prison would never cry openly (= so that other people could see). ☊ openly ☊
operate (on sb) (for sth): We will have to operate on his eyes. ☊ operate ☊
to operate for suspected acute appendicitis ☊ operate ☊
A new late-night service is now operating. ☊ operate ☊
The regulation operates in favour of married couples. ☊ operate ☊
operate sth: The airline operates flights to 25 countries. ☊ operate ☊
France operates a system of subsidized loans to dairy farmers. ☊ operate ☊
Most domestic freezers operate at below −18 °C. ☊ operate ☊
Solar panels can only operate in sunlight. ☊ operate ☊
Some people can only operate well under pressure. ☊ operate ☊
Regular servicing guarantees the smooth operation of the engine. ☊ operation ☊
Operation of the device is extremely simple. ☊ operation ☊
The whole operation is performed in less than three seconds. ☊ operation ☊
a huge multinational operation ☊ operation ☊
the firm's banking operations overseas ☊ operation ☊
a security operation ☊ operation ☊
The police have launched a major operation against drug suppliers. ☊ operation ☊
the UN peacekeeping operations ☊ operation ☊
Will I need to have an operation? ☊ operation ☊
He underwent a three-hour heart operation. ☊ operation ☊
operation (on sb/sth) (to do sth): an operation on her lung to remove a tumour ☊ operation ☊
operation (on sb/sth) (for sth): Doctors performed an emergency operation for appendicitis last night. ☊ operation ☊
opinion (that...): The chairman expressed the opinion that job losses were inevitable. ☊ opinion ☊
If you want my opinion, I think you'd be crazy not to accept. ☊ opinion ☊
legal/medical/political opinion (= the beliefs of people working in the legal, etc. profession) ☊ opinion ☊
There is a difference of opinion (= people disagree) as to the merits of the plan. ☊ opinion ☊
Opinion is divided (= people disagree) on the issue. ☊ opinion ☊
There is a wide body of opinion that supports this proposal. ☊ opinion ☊
Which is the better is a matter of opinion (= people have different opinions about it). ☊ opinion ☊
They called in a psychologist to give an independent opinion. ☊ opinion ☊
opportunity (to do sth): You'll have the opportunity to ask any questions at the end. ☊ opportunity ☊
This is the perfect opportunity to make a new start. ☊ opportunity ☊
opportunity (for sth/for doing sth): There was no opportunity for further discussion. ☊ opportunity ☊
There'll be plenty of opportunity for relaxing once the work is done. ☊ opportunity ☊
opportunity (of doing sth): At least give him the opportunity of explaining what happened. ☊ opportunity ☊
Our company promotes equal opportunities for women (= women are given the same jobs, pay, etc. as men). ☊ opportunity ☊
an equal opportunities employer ☊ opportunity ☊
career/employment/job opportunities ☊ opportunity ☊
The offer was too good an opportunity to miss. ☊ opportunity ☊
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues for their support. ☊ opportunity ☊
He is rude to me at every opportunity (= whenever possible). ☊ opportunity ☊
They intend to close the school at the earliest opportunity (= as soon as possible). ☊ opportunity ☊
a window of opportunity (= a period of time when the circumstances are right for doing sth) ☊ opportunity ☊
They are totally opposed to abortion. ☊ opposed ☊
This exercise develops suppleness as opposed to (= rather than) strength. ☊ as opposed to ☊
a player from the opposing side ☊ opposing ☊
We live further down on the opposite side of the road. ☊ opposite ☊
It's not easy having a relationship when you live at opposite ends of the country. ☊ opposite ☊
I could see smoke coming from the windows of the house directly opposite. ☊ opposite ☊
I watched them leave and then drove off in the opposite direction. ☊ opposite ☊
There's a newly married couple living opposite (= on the other side of the road). ☊ opposite ☊
Delegates expressed strong opposition to the plans. ☊ opposition ☊
We cannot back down at the first sign of opposition. ☊ opposition ☊
opposition forces (= people who are arguing, fighting, etc. with another group) ☊ opposition ☊
He's gone to work for the opposition. ☊ opposition ☊
Liverpool couldn't match the opposition in the final and lost 2-0. ☊ opposition ☊
Protest marches were held in opposition to the proposed law. ☊ in opposition to sb/sth ☊
As I see it, we have two options... ☊ option ☊
There are various options open to you. ☊ option ☊
We are currently studying all the options available. ☊ option ☊
Going to college was not an option for me. ☊ option ☊
I had no option but to (= I had to) ask him to leave. ☊ option ☊
option (of doing sth): Students have the option of studying abroad in their second year. ☊ option ☊
option (to do sth): A savings plan that gives you the option to vary your monthly payments. ☊ option ☊
He was given one month's imprisonment without the option of a fine. ☊ option ☊
This particular model comes with a wide range of options (= things you can choose to have when buying sth but which you will have to pay extra for). ☊ option ☊
The course offers options in design and computing. ☊ option ☊
At the moment I'm keeping my options open and applying for as many different jobs as possible. ☊ keep/leave your options open ☊
Is your sister older or younger than you? ☊ or ☊
Are you coming or not? ☊ or ☊
It can be black, white or grey. ☊ or ☊
He can't read or write. ☊ or ☊
There are people without homes, jobs or family. ☊ or ☊
Turn the heat down or it'll burn. ☊ or ☊
geology, or the science of the earth's crust ☊ or ☊
It weighs a kilo, or just over two pounds. ☊ or ☊
He must like her, or he wouldn't keep calling her. ☊ or ☊
It'll cost €100 or so. ☊ or so ☊
'Who said so?' 'Oh, somebody or other. I can't remember who it was.' ☊ or somebody/something/somewhere, somebody/something/somewhere or other ☊
orange groves (= groups of orange trees) ☊ orange ☊
orange blossom ☊ orange ☊
an order for steak and fries ☊ order ☊
a side order (= for example, vegetables or salad that you eat with your main dish) ☊ order ☊
These items can be made to order (= produced especially for a particular customer) ☊ order ☊
order (for sb/sth to do sth): He gave orders for the work to be started. ☊ order ☊
order (to do sth): The general gave the order to advance. ☊ order ☊
I'm under orders not to let anyone in. ☊ order ☊
She takes orders only from the president. ☊ order ☊
Dogs can be trained to obey orders. ☊ order ☊
No sugar for me—doctor's orders. ☊ order ☊
Some teachers find it difficult to keep their classes in order. ☊ order ☊
The police are trying to restore public order. ☊ order ☊
The argument continued until the chairman called them both to order (= ordered them to obey the formal rules of the meeting). ☊ order ☊
in chronological/numerical order ☊ order ☊
It was time she put her life in order. ☊ order ☊
It is one of the functions of art to bring order out of chaos. ☊ order ☊
The phone is out of order. ☊ out of order ☊
I checked the files and some of the papers were out of order. ☊ out of order ☊
Is your work permit in order? ☊ in order ☊
All those concerned must work together in order that agreement can be reached on this issue. ☊ in order that ☊
She arrived early in order to get a good seat. ☊ in order to do sth ☊
In order to get a complete picture, further information is needed. ☊ in order to do sth ☊
order (sth): I ordered a beer and a sandwich. ☊ order ☊
order sb/yourself sth: He ordered himself a double whisky. ☊ order ☊
order (sth) (for sb): Will you order for me while I make a phone call? ☊ order ☊
order sth for sb: Shall I order a taxi for you? ☊ order ☊
order sb to do sth: The company was ordered to pay compensation to its former employees. ☊ order ☊
The officer ordered them to fire. ☊ order ☊
order sb + adv./prep.: They were ordered out of the class for fighting. ☊ order ☊
The judge ordered a retrial. ☊ order ☊
order that...: They ordered that for every tree cut down two more be planted. ☊ order ☊
They ordered that for every tree cut down two more should be planted. ☊ order ☊
in the ordinary course of events ☊ ordinary ☊
This was no ordinary meeting. ☊ ordinary ☊
She plays the organ in church. ☊ organ ☊
to work for a business/political/voluntary organization ☊ organization ☊
I leave most of the organization of these conferences to my assistant. ☊ organization ☊
She is highly intelligent but her work lacks organization. ☊ organization ☊
to organize a meeting/party/trip ☊ organize ☊
You should try and organize your time better. ☊ organize ☊
We do not fully understand how the brain is organized. ☊ organize ☊
an organized system of childcare ☊ organized ☊
organized religion (= traditional religion followed by large numbers of people who obey a fixed set of rules) ☊ organized ☊
organized crime (= committed by professional criminals working in large groups) ☊ organized ☊
a well-organized office ☊ organized ☊
Isn't it time you started to get organized? ☊ organized ☊
Most coughs are viral in origin (= caused by a virus). ☊ origin ☊
The origin of the word remains obscure. ☊ origin ☊
a person's country of origin (= where they were born) ☊ origin ☊
The room still has many of its original features. ☊ original ☊
I think you should go back to your original plan. ☊ original ☊
At the end of the lease, the land will be returned to the original owner. ☊ original ☊
The original intention was to record about 80 speakers, divided equally between males and females. ☊ original ☊
That's not a very original suggestion. ☊ original ☊
Only original documents (= not photocopies) will be accepted as proof of status. ☊ original ☊
Send out the photocopies and keep the original. ☊ original ☊
The school was originally very small. ☊ originally ☊
Are there any other questions? ☊ other ☊
I can't see you now—some other time, maybe. ☊ other ☊
Two buildings were destroyed and many others damaged in the blast. ☊ other ☊
This option is preferable to any other. ☊ other ☊
Some designs are better than others. ☊ other ☊
One son went to live in Australia and the other one was killed in a car crash. ☊ other ☊
You must ask one or other of your parents. ☊ other ☊
I went swimming while the others played tennis. ☊ other ☊
He found me, not the other way round/around. ☊ other ☊
I don't know any French people other than you. ☊ other than ☊
My parents lent me the money. Otherwise, I couldn't have afforded the trip. ☊ otherwise ☊
Shut the window, otherwise it'll get too cold in here. ☊ otherwise ☊
We're committed to the project. We wouldn't be here otherwise. ☊ otherwise ☊
They ought to apologize. ☊ ought to ☊
They ought to have apologized (= but they didn't). ☊ ought to ☊
Such things ought not to be allowed. ☊ ought to ☊
He oughtn't to have been driving so fast. ☊ ought to ☊
Nurses ought to earn more. ☊ ought to ☊
You ought to have come to the meeting. It was interesting. ☊ ought to ☊
That ought to be enough food for the four of us. ☊ ought to ☊
our daughter/dog/house ☊ our ☊
We showed them some of our photos. ☊ our ☊
And now, over to our Rome correspondent... ☊ our ☊
Their house is very similar to ours, but ours is bigger. ☊ ours ☊
No, those are Ellie's kids. Ours are upstairs. ☊ ours ☊
We shouldn't blame ourselves for what happened. ☊ ourselves ☊
We'd like to see it for ourselves. ☊ ourselves ☊
The only people there were ourselves. ☊ ourselves ☊
I got out of bed. ☊ out ☊
He opened the box and out jumped a frog. ☊ out ☊
Out you go! (= used to order sb to leave a room) ☊ out ☊
He ran out the door. ☊ out ☊
Let's go out this evening (= for example to a restaurant or club). ☊ out ☊
We haven't had a night out for weeks. ☊ out ☊
Mr Green is out of town this week. ☊ out ☊
The ship sank ten miles out of Stockholm. ☊ out ☊
This detergent is good for getting stains out. ☊ out ☊
He got thrown out of the restaurant. ☊ out ☊
He drank his beer out of the bottle. ☊ out ☊
I paid for the damage out of my savings. ☊ out ☊
Try and stay out of trouble. ☊ out ☊
I watched the car until it was out of sight. ☊ out ☊
It was an awful job and I'm glad to be out of it. ☊ out ☊
He gets out of the army in a few weeks. ☊ out ☊
They'll be out (= of prison) on bail in no time. ☊ out ☊
Two out of three people think the President should resign. ☊ out ☊
The book you wanted is out on loan. ☊ out ☊
Nobody spoke out in his defence. ☊ out ☊
I was slightly out in my calculations. ☊ out ☊
Your guess was a long way out (= completely wrong). ☊ out ☊
The estimate was out by more than $100. ☊ out ☊
outdoor clothing/activities ☊ outdoor ☊
I'm not really the outdoor type (= I prefer indoor activities). ☊ outdoor ☊
The rain prevented them from eating outdoors. ☊ outdoors ☊
Come to Canada and enjoy the great outdoors. ☊ outdoors ☊
the outer suburbs of the city ☊ outer ☊
They saw the huge building outlined against the sky. ☊ outline ☊
You should draw up a plan or outline for the essay. ☊ outline ☊
an outline agreement/proposal ☊ outline ☊
At last we could see the dim outline of an island. ☊ outline ☊
an outline map/sketch ☊ outline ☊
You can't open the door from the outside. ☊ outside ☊
I didn't go into the temple—I only saw it from the outside. ☊ outside ☊
I can't get an outside line. ☊ outside ☊
She has a lot of outside interests (= not connected with her work). ☊ outside ☊
They felt cut off from the outside world (= from other people and from other things that were happening). ☊ outside ☊
It's the biggest theme park outside the United States. ☊ outside ☊
We live in a small village just outside Leeds. ☊ outside ☊
Take the cake out of the oven. ☊ oven ☊
a gas/an electric oven ☊ oven ☊
Try not to knock that vase over. ☊ over ☊
The wind must have blown it over. ☊ over ☊
The car skidded off the road and rolled over and over. ☊ over ☊
He rowed us over to the other side of the lake. ☊ over ☊
They have gone over to France. ☊ over ☊
I went over (= across the room) and asked her name. ☊ over ☊
The lake was frozen over. ☊ over ☊
You get an A grade for scores of 75 and over. ☊ over ☊
He repeated it several times over until he could remember it. ☊ over ☊
By the time we arrived the meeting was over. ☊ over ☊
He's gone over to the enemy (= joined them). ☊ over ☊
Let's ask some friends over (= to our home). ☊ over ☊
He wore an overcoat over his suit. ☊ over ☊
She put her hand over her mouth to stop herself from screaming. ☊ over ☊
They held a large umbrella over her. ☊ over ☊
The balcony juts out over the street. ☊ over ☊
They ran over the grass. ☊ over ☊
They had a wonderful view over the park. ☊ over ☊
He didn't dare look over the edge. ☊ over ☊
They've travelled all over the world. ☊ over ☊
over 3 million copies sold ☊ over ☊
She stayed in Lagos for over a month. ☊ over ☊
He's over sixty. ☊ over ☊
Over the next few days they got to know the town well. ☊ over ☊
She has not changed much over the years. ☊ over ☊
He built up the business over a period of ten years. ☊ over ☊
We're away over (= until after) the New Year. ☊ over ☊
We're over the worst of the recession. ☊ over ☊
She wouldn't tell me over the phone. ☊ over ☊
the person with overall responsibility for the project ☊ overall ☊
There will be winners in each of three age groups, and one overall winner. ☊ overall ☊
When she finished painting, she stepped back to admire the overall effect. ☊ overall ☊
owe sb sth for sth: How much do I owe you for the groceries? ☊ owe ☊
owe sth (to sb) (for sth): She still owes £3 000 to her father ☊ owe ☊
The country owes billions of dollars to foreign creditors. ☊ owe ☊
owe sth to sb: I owe a debt of gratitude to all my family. ☊ owe ☊
You owe it to your staff to be honest with them. ☊ owe ☊
I saw it with my own eyes (= I didn't hear about it from somebody else). ☊ own ☊
For reasons of his own (= particular reasons that perhaps only he knew about), he refused to join the club. ☊ own ☊
The accident happened through no fault of her own. ☊ own ☊
He wants to come into the business on his own terms. ☊ own ☊
I need a room of my own. ☊ own ☊
I have my very own room at last. ☊ own ☊
I'm all on my own today. ☊ (all) on your own ☊
Do you own your house or do you rent it? ☊ own ☊
I don't own anything of any value. ☊ own ☊
Most of the apartments are privately owned. ☊ own ☊
Does anyone own this coat? It was left in a classroom. ☊ own ☊
Don't tell me what to do—you don't own me! ☊ own ☊
I'm still waiting for someone to own up to the breakages. ☊ own up (to sth/to doing sth) ☊
Why don't you just own up and hope she forgives you? ☊ own up (to sth/to doing sth) ☊
a dog/factory owner ☊ owner ☊
The painting has been returned to its rightful owner. ☊ owner ☊
The runners have noticeably quickened their pace. ☊ pace ☊
It is difficult to keep up with the rapid pace of change. ☊ pace ☊
We encourage all students to work at their own pace (= as fast or as slow as they can). ☊ pace ☊
I prefer the relaxed pace of life in the country. ☊ pace ☊
Pack wet shoes with newspaper to help them dry. ☊ pack ☊
pack sth: I haven't packed my suitcase yet. ☊ pack ☊
pack sb sth: I've packed you some food for the journey. ☊ pack ☊
The pottery was packed in boxes and shipped to the US. ☊ pack ☊
He found a part-time job packing eggs. ☊ pack ☊
Send for your free information pack today. ☊ pack ☊
You can buy the envelopes in packs of ten. ☊ pack ☊
A large package has arrived for you. ☊ package ☊
package sth: packaged food/goods ☊ package ☊
The booklet contains information on pain relief during labour. ☊ pain ☊
I never meant to cause her pain. ☊ pain ☊
a life full of pain and suffering ☊ pain ☊
Is your back still painful? ☊ painful ☊
a painful experience/memory ☊ painful ☊
Their efforts were painful to watch. ☊ painful ☊
Paint the shed with weather-resistant paint. ☊ paint ☊
A friend painted the children for me (= painted a picture of the children). ☊ paint ☊
He works as a painter and decorator. ☊ painter ☊
a famous painter ☊ painter ☊
a portrait/landscape painter ☊ painter ☊
Get pairs of students to act out the dialogue in front of the class. ☊ pair ☊
Get the students to do the exercise as pair work (= two students work together). ☊ pair ☊
a pair of glasses/binoculars/scissors, etc. ☊ pair ☊
The vase is one of a matching pair. ☊ pair ☊
Students worked in pairs on the project. ☊ in pairs ☊
the royal/presidential palace ☊ palace ☊
a pale complexion ☊ pale ☊
You look pale. Are you OK? ☊ pale ☊
The ordeal left her looking pale and drawn. ☊ pale ☊
a paler shade of green ☊ pale ☊
the cold pale light of dawn ☊ pale ☊
a large stainless steel pan ☊ pan ☊
a panel of experts ☊ panel ☊
Have you seen today's paper? ☊ paper ☊
She wrote her name and address on a slip (= a small piece) of paper. ☊ paper ☊
Experience is more important for this job than paper qualifications (= that exist on paper, but may not have any real value). ☊ paper ☊
paper losses/profits (= that are shown in accounts but which may not exist in reality) ☊ paper ☊
It can be difficult to be a good parent. ☊ parent ☊
a business/science park ☊ park ☊
a wildlife park ☊ park ☊
You can't park here. ☊ park ☊
You can't park the car here. ☊ park ☊
Just park your bags in the hall until your room is ready. ☊ park ☊
The German parliament is called the 'Bundestag'. ☊ parliament ☊
The issue was debated in Parliament. ☊ parliament ☊
an Act of Parliament ☊ parliament ☊
to win a seat in Parliament ☊ parliament ☊
to be elected to Parliament ☊ parliament ☊
Have you learned your part yet? ☊ part ☊
He's always playing a part (= pretending to be sth that he is not). ☊ part ☊
an encyclopedia published in 25 weekly parts ☊ part ☊
We've done the difficult part of the job. ☊ part ☊
We spent part of the time in the museum. ☊ part ☊
Voters are given only part of the story (= only some of the information). ☊ part ☊
Part of me feels sorry for him (= I feel partly, but not entirely, sorry for him). ☊ part ☊
The contributors are, for the most part, professional scientists. ☊ for the most part ☊
Her success was due in part to luck. ☊ in part ☊
How many countries took part in the last Olympic Games? ☊ take part (in sth) ☊
He loves science fiction in particular. ☊ in particular ☊
Peter was lying on the sofa doing nothing in particular. ☊ in particular ☊
She directed the question at no one in particular. ☊ in particular ☊
Traffic is bad, particularly in the city centre. ☊ particularly ☊
I enjoyed the play, particularly the second half. ☊ particularly ☊
The lecture was not particularly (= not very) interesting. ☊ particularly ☊
'Did you enjoy it?' 'No, not particularly (= not very much).' ☊ particularly ☊
Some people are unwilling to attend the classes partly because of the cost involved. ☊ partly ☊
Come to the New Year disco and bring your partner! ☊ partner ☊
a marriage partner ☊ partner ☊
partnership with sb/sth: He developed his own program in partnership with an American expert. ☊ partnership ☊
Marriage should be an equal partnership. ☊ partnership ☊
partnership with sb/sth: the school's partnership with parents ☊ partnership ☊
the Democratic and Republican Parties in the United States ☊ party ☊
to give/have/throw a party ☊ party ☊
party games ☊ party ☊
The theatre gives a 10% discount to parties of more than ten. ☊ party ☊
The bill was passed by 360 votes to 280. ☊ pass ☊
I'm not really expecting to pass first time. ☊ pass ☊
They waited for the storm to pass. ☊ pass ☊
Six months passed and we still had no news of them. ☊ pass ☊
We grew more anxious with every passing day. ☊ pass ☊
We sang songs to pass the time. ☊ pass ☊
pass sth (to sb): He passed the ball to Rooney. ☊ pass ☊
pass (to sb): Why do they keep passing back to the goalie? ☊ pass ☊
Several people were passing but nobody offered to help. ☊ pass ☊
The road was so narrow that cars were unable to pass. ☊ pass ☊
She passed me in the street without even saying hello. ☊ pass ☊
The procession passed slowly along the street. ☊ pass ☊
Pass the book on to me when you've finished with it. ☊ pass sth on (to sb) ☊
I passed your message on to my mother. ☊ pass sth on (to sb) ☊
Much of the discount is pocketed by retailers instead of being passed on to customers. ☊ pass sth on (to sb) ☊
Read the following passage and answer the questions below. ☊ passage ☊
A dark narrow passage led to the main hall. ☊ passage ☊
a passenger train (= carrying passengers, not goods) ☊ passenger ☊
the passing of a resolution/law ☊ passing ☊
He makes only a passing reference to the theory in his book (= it is not the main subject of his book). ☊ passing ☊
She bears more than a passing resemblance to (= looks very like) your sister. ☊ passing ☊
I love him more with each passing day. ☊ passing ☊
a valid passport ☊ passport ☊
a South African passport ☊ passport ☊
I was stopped as I went through passport control (= where passports are checked). ☊ passport ☊
a passport photo ☊ passport ☊
The only passport to success is hard work. ☊ passport ☊
in times past ☊ past ☊
The time for discussion is past. ☊ past ☊
I haven't seen much of her in the past few weeks. ☊ past ☊
From past experience I'd say he'd probably forgotten the time. ☊ past ☊
Let's forget about who was more to blame—it's all past history. ☊ past ☊
She looked back on the past without regret. ☊ past ☊
We don't know anything about his past. ☊ past ☊
They say she has a 'past' (= bad things in her past life that she wishes to keep secret). ☊ past ☊
We live in the house just past the church. ☊ past ☊
He hurried past them without stopping. ☊ past ☊
The flowers are past their best. ☊ past ☊
He's past his prime. ☊ past ☊
Honestly, I'm past caring what happens (= I can no longer be bothered to care). ☊ past ☊
A week went past and nothing had changed. ☊ past ☊
She has little patience with (= will not accept or consider) such views. ☊ patience ☊
People have lost patience with (= have become annoyed about) the slow pace of reform. ☊ patience ☊
My patience is wearing thin. ☊ patience ☊
Teaching children with special needs requires patience and understanding. ☊ patience ☊
It takes time and patience to photograph wildlife. ☊ patience ☊
I don't have the patience to do jigsaw puzzles. ☊ patience ☊
She's very patient with young children. ☊ patient ☊
You'll just have to be patient and wait till I'm finished. ☊ patient ☊
an irregular sleeping pattern ☊ pattern ☊
This system sets the pattern for others to follow. ☊ pattern ☊
a shirt with a floral pattern ☊ pattern ☊
The woman spoke almost without pausing for breath (= very quickly). ☊ pause ☊
Pausing only to pull on a sweater, he ran out of the house. ☊ pause ☊
She paused the DVD and went to answer the phone. ☊ pause ☊
There was a long pause before she answered. ☊ pause ☊
David waited for a pause in the conversation so he could ask his question. ☊ pause ☊
After a brief pause, they continued climbing. ☊ pause ☊
The rain fell without pause. ☊ pause ☊
Are you paying in cash or by credit card? ☊ pay ☊
pay for sb to do sth: Her parents paid for her to go to Canada. ☊ pay ☊
pay sth for sth: She pays £200 a week for this apartment. ☊ pay ☊
pay sb (for sth): Would you mind paying the taxi driver? ☊ pay ☊
pay sb sth: He still hasn't paid me the money he owes me. ☊ pay ☊
pay sb/sth to do sth: I don't pay you to sit around all day doing nothing! ☊ pay ☊
pay sth: to pay a bill/debt/fine/ransom, etc. ☊ pay ☊
pay sth to sb: Membership fees should be paid to the secretary. ☊ pay ☊
pay sb sth: Have you paid him the rent yet? ☊ pay ☊
It's hard to make farming pay. ☊ pay ☊
Crime doesn't pay. ☊ pay ☊
it pays to do sth: It pays to keep up to date with your work. ☊ pay ☊
it pays sb to do sth: It would probably pay you to hire an accountant. ☊ pay ☊
pay (for sth): You'll pay for that remark! ☊ pay ☊
pay (with sth): Many people paid with their lives (= they died). ☊ pay ☊
pay sth: I didn't pay attention to what she was saying. ☊ pay ☊
The director paid tribute to all she had done for the charity. ☊ pay ☊
pay sb sth: I'll pay you a call when I'm in town. ☊ pay ☊
He's always paying me compliments. ☊ pay ☊
I'll pay you back next week. ☊ pay sb back (sth), pay sth back (to sb) ☊
You can pay back the loan over a period of three years. ☊ pay sb back (sth), pay sth back (to sb) ☊
I had a hard time getting him to pay up. ☊ pay up ☊
He was in the pay of the drugs barons. ☊ in the pay of sb/sth ☊
There will be a penalty for late payment of bills. ☊ payment ☊
They are finding it difficult to meet the payments on their car. ☊ payment ☊
He agreed to make ten monthly payments of £50. ☊ payment ☊
We'd like you to accept this gift in payment for your kindness. ☊ payment ☊
Is this all the payment I get for my efforts? ☊ payment ☊
war and peace ☊ peace ☊
peace talks/negotiations ☊ peace ☊
The negotiators are trying to make peace between the warring factions. ☊ peace ☊
A UN force has been sent to keep the peace (= to prevent people from fighting). ☊ peace ☊
the Peace of Utrecht, 1713 (= the agreement ending the war) ☊ peace ☊
The two communities live together in peace. ☊ peace ☊
The countries have been at peace for more than a century. ☊ peace ☊
the peace movement (= that tries to prevent war by protesting, persuading politicians, etc.) ☊ peace ☊
I would work better if I had some peace and quiet. ☊ peace ☊
He just wants to be left in peace (= not to be disturbed). ☊ peace ☊
I need to check that she is all right, just for my own peace of mind (= so that I do not have to worry). ☊ peace ☊
He never felt really at peace with himself. ☊ peace ☊
They were charged with disturbing the peace (= behaving in a noisy and violent way). ☊ peace ☊
They simply can't seem to live in peace with each other. ☊ peace ☊
a peaceful protest/demonstration/solution ☊ peaceful ☊
They hope for a peaceful settlement of the dispute. ☊ peaceful ☊
people of different religions living in peaceful coexistence ☊ peaceful ☊
a peaceful atmosphere ☊ peaceful ☊
a peaceful society ☊ peaceful ☊
The aims of the organization are wholly peaceful. ☊ peaceful ☊
Traffic reaches its peak between 8 and 9 in the morning. ☊ peak ☊
the peaks and troughs of married life ☊ peak ☊
snow-capped/jagged peaks ☊ peak ☊
We've pencilled in a meeting for Tuesday afternoon. ☊ pencil sth/sb in ☊
Shall I pencil you in for Friday? (= for a meeting) ☊ pencil sth/sb in ☊
He was pencilled in to play the detective. ☊ pencil sth/sb in ☊
They cost 20p each. ☊ penny ☊
a disability/widow's pension ☊ pension ☊
to take out a personal/private pension ☊ pension ☊
He was pensioned off and his job given to a younger man. ☊ pension sb off ☊
He doesn't care what people think of him. ☊ people ☊
It was felt that the government was no longer in touch with the people. ☊ people ☊
a meeting with business people and bankers ☊ people ☊
These garments are intended for professional sports people. ☊ people ☊
Everyone blamed me as per usual. ☊ as per normal/usual ☊
Poor families spend about 80 to 90 per cent of their income on food. ☊ per cent ☊
in perfect condition ☊ perfect ☊
a perfect set of teeth ☊ perfect ☊
Well I'm sorry—but nobody's perfect (= used when sb has criticized you). ☊ perfect ☊
She speaks perfect English. ☊ perfect ☊
a perfect copy/fit/match ☊ perfect ☊
What perfect timing! ☊ perfect ☊
a perfect example of the painter's early style ☊ perfect ☊
the perfect crime (= one in which the criminal is never discovered) ☊ perfect ☊
The weather was perfect. ☊ perfect ☊
It was a perfect day for a picnic. ☊ perfect ☊
She's the perfect candidate for the job. ☊ perfect ☊
'Will 2.30 be OK for you?' 'Perfect, thanks.' ☊ perfect ☊
It's perfectly normal to feel like this. ☊ perfectly ☊
It's perfectly good as it is (= it doesn't need changing). ☊ perfectly ☊
To be perfectly honest, I didn't want to go anyway. ☊ perfectly ☊
He stood perfectly still until the danger had passed. ☊ perfectly ☊
'Do you understand?' 'Perfectly.' ☊ perfectly ☊
They're perfectly within their rights to ask to see the report. ☊ perfectly ☊
The TV works perfectly now. ☊ perfectly ☊
It fits perfectly. ☊ perfectly ☊
This operation has never been performed in this country. ☊ perform ☊
to perform somersaults/magic tricks ☊ perform ☊
The engine seems to be performing well. ☊ perform ☊
The company has been performing poorly over the past year. ☊ perform ☊
one of the band's rare live performances ☊ performance ☊
He criticized the recent poor performance of the company. ☊ performance ☊
performance indicators (= things that show how well or badly sth is working) ☊ performance ☊
Her academic performance has been inconsistent. ☊ performance ☊
This is perhaps his best novel to date. ☊ perhaps ☊
'You could do it yourself.' 'Yeah, perhaps.' ☊ perhaps ☊
Perhaps it would be better if you came back tomorrow. ☊ perhaps ☊
Perhaps you would be good enough to let him know we are on our way. ☊ perhaps ☊
a period of consultation/mourning/uncertainty ☊ period ☊
The factory will be closed down over a 2-year period/a period of two years. ☊ period ☊
This offer is available for a limited period only. ☊ period ☊
All these changes happened over a period of time. ☊ period ☊
The aim is to reduce traffic at peak periods. ☊ period ☊
You can have it for a trial period (= in order to test it). ☊ period ☊
The project will run for a six-month trial period. ☊ period ☊
Tomorrow will be cold with sunny periods. ☊ period ☊
The church dates from the Norman period. ☊ period ☊
Like Picasso, she too had a blue period. ☊ period ☊
They are now living together on a permanent basis. ☊ permanent ☊
The accident has not done any permanent damage. ☊ permanent ☊
a permanent fixture (= a person or an object that is always in a particular place) ☊ permanent ☊
This door is kept permanently locked. ☊ permanently ☊
permission (for sth): You must ask permission for all major expenditure. ☊ permission ☊
permission (for sb/sth) (to do sth): The school has been refused permission to expand. ☊ permission ☊
No official permission has been given for the event to take place. ☊ permission ☊
She took the car without permission. ☊ permission ☊
poems reprinted by kind permission of the author ☊ permission ☊
With your permission, I'd like to say a few words. ☊ permission ☊
permit sth: Radios are not permitted in the library. ☊ permit ☊
There are fines for exceeding permitted levels of noise pollution. ☊ permit ☊
permit sb/yourself sth: We were not permitted any contact with each other. ☊ permit ☊
Jim permitted himself a wry smile. ☊ permit ☊
permit sb/yourself to do sth: Visitors are not permitted to take photographs. ☊ permit ☊
She would not permit herself to look at them. ☊ permit ☊
Permit me to offer you some advice. ☊ permit ☊
We hope to visit the cathedral, if time permits. ☊ permit ☊
I'll come tomorrow, weather permitting (= if the weather is fine). ☊ permit ☊
permit sth: The password permits access to all files on the hard disk. ☊ permit ☊
The length of the report does not permit a detailed discussion of the problems. ☊ permit ☊
permit sb/sth to do sth: Cash machines permit you to withdraw money at any time. ☊ permit ☊
He's just the person we need for the job. ☊ person ☊
I'm not really a city person (= I don't really like cities). ☊ person ☊
A certain person (= somebody that I do not wish to name) told me about it. ☊ person ☊
This vehicle is licensed to carry 4 persons. (= in a notice) ☊ person ☊
The verdict was murder by a person or persons unknown. ☊ person ☊
This insurance policy covers you against personal injury or death. ☊ personal ☊
There's no need to get personal! ☊ personal ☊
Nothing personal (= I do not wish to offend you), but I do have to go now. ☊ personal ☊
We offer a personal service to all our customers. ☊ personal ☊
a personal pension plan (= a pension organized by a private company for one particular person) ☊ personal ☊
Will you do it for me as a personal favour? ☊ personal ☊
The President made a personal appearance at the event. ☊ personal ☊
I try not to let work interfere with my personal life. ☊ personal ☊
She's a personal friend of mine (= not just somebody I know because of my job). ☊ personal ☊
Please keep personal phone calls to a minimum. ☊ personal ☊
All hire cars are for personal use only. ☊ personal ☊
There are likely to be tensions and personality clashes in any social group. ☊ personality ☊
People's clothes are often an expression of their personality. ☊ personality ☊
Personally, I prefer the second option. ☊ personally ☊
'Is it worth the effort?' 'Speaking personally, yes.' ☊ personally ☊
Do you know him personally (= have you met him, rather than just knowing about him from other people)? ☊ personally ☊
He's no longer personally involved in the day-to-day running of the company. ☊ personally ☊
You will be held personally responsible for any loss or breakage. ☊ personally ☊
I'm sure she didn't mean it personally. ☊ personally ☊
Have you had any dealings with any of the suspects, either personally or professionally? ☊ personally ☊
persuade sb into sth/into doing sth: I allowed myself to be persuaded into entering the competition. ☊ persuade ☊
persuade sb/yourself that...: It will be difficult to persuade them that there's no other choice. ☊ persuade ☊
She had persuaded herself that life was not worth living. ☊ persuade ☊
persuade sb: No one was persuaded by his arguments. ☊ persuade ☊
persuade sb of sth: I am still not fully persuaded of the plan's merits. ☊ persuade ☊
Do you have any pets? ☊ pet ☊
to run out of petrol ☊ petrol ☊
leaded/unleaded petrol ☊ petrol ☊
She's going through a difficult phase. ☊ phase ☊
The wedding marked the beginning of a new phase in Emma's life. ☊ phase ☊
moral philosophy ☊ philosophy ☊
the philosophy of science ☊ philosophy ☊
a professor of philosophy ☊ philosophy ☊
a degree in philosophy ☊ philosophy ☊
Her philosophy of life is to take every opportunity that presents itself. ☊ philosophy ☊
I have to make a phone call. ☊ phone ☊
The phone rang and Pat answered it. ☊ phone ☊
They like to do business by phone/over the phone. ☊ phone ☊
His phone must be switched off. ☊ phone ☊
I hadn't got my phone with me. ☊ phone ☊
a phone bill ☊ phone ☊
to pick up the phone ☊ phone ☊
to put the phone down ☊ phone ☊
He left the phone off the hook as he didn't want to be disturbed. ☊ phone ☊
Listeners are invited to phone in with their comments. ☊ phone in ☊
I need you to phone the story in before five. ☊ phone sth in ☊
a passport photo ☊ photo ☊
Make as many photocopies as you need. ☊ photocopy ☊
a photocopied letter ☊ photocopy ☊
Can you get these photocopied for me by 5 o'clock? ☊ photocopy ☊
I seem to have spent most of the day photocopying. ☊ photocopy ☊
Please enclose a recent passport-sized photograph of yourself. ☊ photograph ☊
I spent the day taking photographs of the city. ☊ photograph ☊
photograph sb/sth: He has photographed some of the world's most beautiful women. ☊ photograph ☊
photograph sb/sth + adj.: She refused to be photographed nude. ☊ photograph ☊
photograph sb/sth doing sth: They were photographed playing with their children. ☊ photograph ☊
a wildlife/fashion/portrait photographer ☊ photographer ☊
colour/flash/aerial, etc. photography ☊ photography ☊
fashion photography by David Burn ☊ photography ☊
a memorable phrase ☊ phrase ☊
She was, in her own favourite phrase, 'a woman without a past'. ☊ phrase ☊
They are having a physical relationship. ☊ physical ☊
The attraction between them is purely physical. ☊ physical ☊
It is a physical impossibility to be in two places at once. ☊ physical ☊
There does not seem to be any physical explanation for what they saw. ☊ physical ☊
Is there any physical evidence to suggest that a crime has been committed? ☊ physical ☊
The ordeal has affected both her mental and physical health. ☊ physical ☊
The centre offers activities for everyone, whatever your age or physical condition. ☊ physical ☊
I don't find him physically attractive. ☊ physically ☊
They were physically prevented from entering the building. ☊ physically ☊
a physically demanding job ☊ physically ☊
Physically, she hadn't changed much. ☊ physically ☊
It's physically impossible to finish by the end of the week. ☊ physically ☊
a school physics department ☊ physics ☊
to play the piano ☊ piano ☊
playing jazz on the piano ☊ piano ☊
a piano teacher/lesson ☊ piano ☊
a sonata for violin and piano ☊ piano ☊
pick sb/sth: Pick a number from one to twenty. ☊ pick ☊
She picked the best cake for herself. ☊ pick ☊
He picked his words carefully. ☊ pick ☊
Have I picked a bad time to talk to you? ☊ pick ☊
pick sb/sth to do sth: He has been picked to play in this week's game. ☊ pick ☊
to pick grapes ☊ pick ☊
flowers freshly picked from the garden ☊ pick ☊
pick sth + adv./prep.: She picked bits of fluff from his sweater. ☊ pick ☊
He picked the nuts off the top of the cake. ☊ pick ☊
pick sth: to pick your nose (= put your finger inside your nose to remove dried mucus ) ☊ pick ☊
to pick your teeth (= use a small sharp piece of wood to remove pieces of food from your teeth) ☊ pick ☊
pick sth + adj.: The dogs picked the bones clean (= ate all the meat from the bones). ☊ pick ☊
to pick up bad habits ☊ pick sth up ☊
I picked up my coat from the cleaners. ☊ pick sth up ☊
She went over to the crying child and picked her up. ☊ pick sb/sth up ☊
The survivors were rescued after their sounds were picked up by a television crew's microphone. ☊ pick sb/sth up ☊
I have a vivid picture of my grandfather smiling down at me when I was very small. ☊ picture ☊
From newspaper reports a picture emerges of a country barely under control. ☊ picture ☊
The TV report painted a much rosier picture of the employment situation than research shows to be the case. ☊ picture ☊
The picture isn't very clear tonight. ☊ picture ☊
The picture shows the couple together on their yacht. ☊ picture ☊
A picture of flowers hung on the wall. ☊ picture ☊
She wanted a famous artist to paint her picture (= a picture of herself). ☊ picture ☊
a piece of advice/information/news ☊ piece ☊
Isn't that a piece of luck? ☊ piece ☊
a piece of art/music/poetry, etc. ☊ piece ☊
They performed pieces by Bach and Handel. ☊ piece ☊
They have some beautiful pieces (= works of art, etc.) in their home. ☊ piece ☊
There were tiny pieces of glass all over the road. ☊ piece ☊
The vase lay in pieces on the floor. ☊ piece ☊
He took the clock to pieces. ☊ piece ☊
a 500-piece jigsaw ☊ piece ☊
She wrote something on a small piece of paper. ☊ piece ☊
a piece of cake/cheese/meat ☊ piece ☊
He cut the pizza into bite-sized pieces. ☊ piece ☊
He's worried the business will fall to pieces without him. ☊ fall to pieces ☊
She looked in horror at the mounting pile of letters on her desk. ☊ pile ☊
pile sth: She piled the boxes one on top of the other. ☊ pile ☊
The clothes were piled high on the chair. ☊ pile ☊
pile A with B: The sofa was piled high with cushions. ☊ pile ☊
pile B on(to) A: He piled as much food as he could onto his plate. ☊ pile ☊
pill-popping (= the act of taking too many pills or using illegal drugs) ☊ pill ☊
an airline pilot ☊ pilot ☊
She pinned the badge onto her jacket. ☊ pin ☊
A message had been pinned to the noticeboard. ☊ pin ☊
pale pink roses ☊ pink ☊
She went bright pink with embarrassment. ☊ pink ☊
The sun was now just a pink glow in the evening sky. ☊ pink ☊
She was dressed in pink. ☊ pink ☊
The bedroom was decorated in pale pinks. ☊ pink ☊
Do you want to go for a pint later? ☊ pint ☊
He puffed on his pipe. ☊ pipe ☊
The rugby tour was a disaster both on and off the pitch. ☊ pitch ☊
After the game fans invaded the pitch. ☊ pitch ☊
I could only feel pity for what they were enduring. ☊ pity ☊
He had no pity for her. ☊ pity ☊
I took pity on her and lent her the money. ☊ pity ☊
I don't want your pity. ☊ pity ☊
a pity (that...): It's a pity that you can't stay longer. ☊ pity ☊
What a pity that she didn't tell me earlier. ☊ pity ☊
Is there a place on the form to put your address? ☊ place ☊
Put it back in its place when you've finished with it. ☊ place ☊
She's been offered a place at Bath to study Business. ☊ place ☊
There are very few places left on the course. ☊ place ☊
Come and sit here—I've saved you a place. ☊ place ☊
I don't want to lose my place in the line. ☊ place ☊
Would you like to change places with me so you can see better? ☊ place ☊
I've set a place for you at the table. ☊ place ☊
Excuse me, I seem to have lost my place. ☊ place ☊
The audience laughed in all the right places. ☊ place ☊
This is one of the few places in his work where he mentions his childhood. ☊ place ☊
He broke his arm in three places. ☊ place ☊
The paint was peeling off the wall in places. ☊ place ☊
I can't remember all the places we visited in Thailand. ☊ place ☊
Let's get out of this place! ☊ place ☊
churches and other places of worship ☊ place ☊
This would be a good place for a picnic. ☊ place ☊
I can't be in two places at once. ☊ place ☊
Some of these files seem to be out of place. ☊ out of place ☊
Her remarks were out of place. ☊ out of place ☊
I felt completely out of place among all these successful people. ☊ out of place ☊
Carefully lay each slab in place. ☊ in place ☊
All the arrangements are now in place for their visit. ☊ in place ☊
You can use milk in place of cream in this recipe. ☊ in place of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's place ☊
He was unable to come to the ceremony, but he sent his son to accept the award in his place. ☊ in place of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's place ☊
The film festival takes place in October. ☊ take place ☊
We may never discover what took place that night. ☊ take place ☊
She couldn't attend the meeting so her assistant took her place. ☊ take sb's/sth's place, take the place of sb/sth ☊
Computers have taken the place of typewriters in most offices. ☊ take sb's/sth's place, take the place of sb/sth ☊
We placed an advertisement for a cleaner in the local paper. ☊ place ☊
They place a high value on punctuality. ☊ place ☊
She made her annoyance plain. ☊ plain ☊
The plain fact is that nobody really knows. ☊ plain ☊
The interior of the church was plain and simple. ☊ plain ☊
plain yogurt (= without sugar or fruit) ☊ plain ☊
covers in plain or printed cotton ☊ plain ☊
Write on plain paper (= without lines). ☊ plain ☊
a savings plan ☊ plan ☊
The architect is drawing up plans for the new offices. ☊ plan ☊
Plans for our extension have been submitted for approval. ☊ plan ☊
a seating plan (= showing where each person will sit, for example at a dinner) ☊ plan ☊
a floor plan (= showing how furniture is arranged) ☊ plan ☊
a plan of the museum ☊ plan ☊
a street plan of the city ☊ plan ☊
plan (for sth): Both sides agreed to a detailed plan for keeping the peace. ☊ plan ☊
plan (to do sth): The government has announced plans to create one million new training places. ☊ plan ☊
a development/business/peace, etc. plan ☊ plan ☊
a five-point plan ☊ plan ☊
a three-year plan ☊ plan ☊
We need to make plans for the future. ☊ plan ☊
a plan of action/campaign ☊ plan ☊
Let's hope everything will go according to plan. ☊ plan ☊
plan (for sth): Do you have any plans for the summer? ☊ plan ☊
plan (to do sth): There are no plans to build new offices. ☊ plan ☊
Your best plan (= the best thing to do) would be to go by car. ☊ plan ☊
There's been a change of plan. ☊ plan ☊
We can't change our plans now. ☊ plan ☊
to plan an essay/a garden ☊ plan ☊
a well-planned campaign ☊ plan ☊
plan on sth/on doing sth: We hadn't planned on going anywhere this evening. ☊ plan ☊
plan to do sth: They plan to arrive some time after three. ☊ plan ☊
plan sth: We're planning a trip to France in the spring—are you interested? ☊ plan ☊
plan sth: to plan a trip ☊ plan ☊
Everything went exactly as planned. ☊ plan ☊
We planned the day down to the last detail. ☊ plan ☊
plan sth for sth: A meeting has been planned for early next year. ☊ plan ☊
plan (for sth): to plan for the future ☊ plan ☊
plan how, what, etc...: I've been planning how I'm going to spend the day. ☊ plan ☊
plan that...: They planned that the two routes would connect. ☊ plan ☊
She left by plane for Berlin. ☊ plane ☊
They boarded the plane and flew to Chicago. ☊ plane ☊
the planet Earth/Venus/Mars ☊ planet ☊
financial planning ☊ planning ☊
Japanese car plants ☊ plant ☊
a chemical plant ☊ plant ☊
flowering/garden/indoor plants ☊ plant ☊
a tomato/potato plant ☊ plant ☊
to plant and harvest rice ☊ plant ☊
a plastic bag/cup/toy ☊ plastic ☊
a launch platform (= for spacecraft ) ☊ platform ☊
a viewing platform giving stunning views over the valley ☊ platform ☊
Representatives of both parties shared a platform (= they spoke at the same meeting). ☊ platform ☊
He had always wanted to play Othello. ☊ play ☊
play (sth): to play the piano/violin/flute, etc. ☊ play ☊
In the distance a band was playing. ☊ play ☊
play sth (on sth): He played a tune on his harmonica. ☊ play ☊
play sth to sb: Play that new piece to us. ☊ play ☊
play sb sth: Play us that new piece. ☊ play ☊
play sth (for sb): Play their new CD for me, please. ☊ play ☊
play (sb sth): Play me their new CD, please. ☊ play ☊
For some reason this CD won't play. ☊ play ☊
play sth: to play football/chess/cards, etc. ☊ play ☊
play sb: France are playing Wales tomorrow. ☊ play ☊
play sb at sth: Have you played her at squash yet? ☊ play ☊
play for sb: He plays for Cleveland. ☊ play ☊
play against sb: France are playing against Wales on Saturday. ☊ play ☊
You'll have to play inside today. ☊ play ☊
There's a time to work and a time to play. ☊ play ☊
play with sb/sth: A group of kids were playing with a ball in the street. ☊ play ☊
I haven't got anybody to play with! ☊ play ☊
play sth: Let's play a different game. ☊ play ☊
play sth: Let's play pirates. ☊ play ☊
play at doing sth: They were playing at being cowboys. ☊ play ☊
She was playing with her hair. ☊ play with sth ☊
Stop playing with your food! ☊ play with sth ☊
Don't play around with my tools! ☊ play about/around (with sb/sth) ☊
the happy sounds of children at play ☊ play ☊
the importance of learning through play ☊ play ☊
a play area ☊ play ☊
a game for four players ☊ player ☊
We've lost two key players through injury. ☊ player ☊
pleasant to sb: Please try to be pleasant to our guests. ☊ pleasant ☊
a pleasantly cool room ☊ pleasantly ☊
'Can I help you?' he asked pleasantly. ☊ pleasantly ☊
Please could I leave early today? ☊ please ☊
Please, I don't understand what I have to do. ☊ please ☊
You can't please everybody. ☊ please ☊
There's just no pleasing some people (= some people are impossible to please). ☊ please ☊
pleased (that...): I'm really pleased that you're feeling better. ☊ pleased ☊
He did not look too pleased when I told him. ☊ pleased ☊
Aren't you pleased to see me? ☊ pleased ☊
I am pleased to inform you that the book you ordered has arrived. ☊ pleased ☊
to read for pleasure ☊ pleasure ☊
pleasure (in sth/in doing sth): He takes no pleasure in his work. ☊ pleasure ☊
We request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of our daughter Lisa. ☊ pleasure ☊
It gives me great pleasure to introduce our guest speaker. ☊ pleasure ☊
She took pleasure in shocking her parents. ☊ pleasure ☊
the simple pleasures of the countryside ☊ pleasure ☊
Chocolate is one of life's little pleasures. ☊ pleasure ☊
'May I sit here?' 'Yes, with pleasure.' ☊ with pleasure ☊
plenty of eggs/money/time ☊ plenty ☊
'Do we need more milk?' 'No, there's plenty in the fridge.' ☊ plenty ☊
They always gave us plenty to eat. ☊ plenty ☊
We have plenty more of them in the warehouse. ☊ plenty ☊
a conventional plot about love and marriage ☊ plot ☊
Police uncovered a plot against the president. ☊ plot ☊
She bought a small plot of land to build a house on. ☊ plot ☊
plot (with sb) (against sb): They were accused of plotting against the state. ☊ plot ☊
She spends every waking hour plotting her revenge. ☊ plot ☊
plot to do sth: They were plotting to overthrow the government. ☊ plot ☊
We have to fit five of us plus all our gear in the car. ☊ plus ☊
The plus side of working at home is that you can be more flexible. ☊ plus ☊
I've got too much on at work. Plus my father is not well. ☊ plus ☊
Information about safety procedures is in the pocket in front of you (= on a plane). ☊ pocket ☊
Take your hands out of your pockets! ☊ pocket ☊
a pocket dictionary (= one that is small enough to fit in your pocket) ☊ pocket ☊
epic/lyric/pastoral, etc. poetry ☊ poetry ☊
Maya Angelou's poetry ☊ poetry ☊
a poetry reading ☊ poetry ☊
Australia finished 20 points ahead. ☊ point ☊
They won on points (= by scoring more points rather than by completely defeating their opponents). ☊ point ☊
I'll wait for you at the meeting point in the arrivals hall. ☊ point ☊
No parking beyond this point. ☊ point ☊
The climber was at/on the point of death when they found him. ☊ point ☊
Many people suffer from mental illness at some point in their lives. ☊ point ☊
We had reached the point when there was no money left. ☊ point ☊
At this point in time we just have to wait. ☊ point ☊
At this point I don't care what you decide to do. ☊ point ☊
Tact is not one of her strong points. ☊ point ☊
Read the manual to learn the program's finer points (= small details). ☊ point ☊
Living in Scotland has its good points but the weather is not one of them. ☊ point ☊
There's no point in getting angry. ☊ point ☊
I don't see the point of doing it all again. ☊ point ☊
The point of the lesson is to compare the two countries. ☊ point ☊
The point is you shouldn't have to wait so long to see a doctor. ☊ point ☊
I'll come straight to the point: we need more money. ☊ point ☊
I think I missed the point (= did not understand). ☊ point ☊
You have a point (= your idea is right) —it would be better to wait till this evening. ☊ point ☊
'There won't be anywhere to park.' 'Oh, that's a (good) point.' (= I had not thought of that) ☊ point ☊
It just isn't true. That's the whole point (= the only important fact). ☊ point ☊
'He's been married before.' 'That's beside the point ' (= not important). ☊ point ☊
I know it won't cost very much but that's not the point (= not the important thing). ☊ point ☊
He's just saying that to prove a point (= to show his idea is right). ☊ point ☊
point (at/to/towards sb/sth): 'What's your name?' he asked, pointing at the child with his pen. ☊ point ☊
He pointed to the spot where the house used to stand. ☊ point ☊
It's rude to point! ☊ point ☊
I'll point him out to you next time he comes in. ☊ point sb/sth out (to sb) ☊
She tried in vain to point out to him the unfairness of his actions. ☊ point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb) ☊
point that...: I should point out that not one of these paintings is original. ☊ point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb) ☊
+ speech: 'It's not very far,' she pointed out. ☊ point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb) ☊
a pointed chin ☊ pointed ☊
pointed teeth ☊ pointed ☊
the pointed arches used in medieval buildings ☊ pointed ☊
How did he die? Was it poison? ☊ poison ☊
The dog was killed by rat poison (= poison intended to kill rats ). ☊ poison ☊
Thousands are at risk of being poisoned by fumes from faulty heaters. ☊ poison ☊
Exhaust fumes are poisoning our cities. ☊ poison ☊
poisonous chemicals/plants ☊ poisonous ☊
The leaves of certain trees are poisonous to cattle. ☊ poisonous ☊
a tiny spider with a poisonous bite ☊ poisonous ☊
Get out of the house or I'll call the police. ☊ police ☊
Hundreds of police in riot gear struggled to control the violence. ☊ police ☊
The company has adopted a firm policy on shoplifting. ☊ policy ☊
US foreign/domestic policy ☊ policy ☊
They have had a significant change in policy on paternity leave. ☊ policy ☊
Check the terms of the policy before you sign. ☊ policy ☊
I give it a polish now and again. ☊ polish ☊
The gemstones are cut and polished by master craftsmen. ☊ polish ☊
I don't know how to make polite conversation. ☊ polite ☊
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 ☊
What are your political sympathies? ☊ political ☊
He's thinking of going into politics (= trying to become a Member of Parliament, Congress, etc.) ☊ politics ☊
I don't want to get involved in office politics. ☊ politics ☊
air/water pollution ☊ pollution ☊
Does the hotel have a pool? ☊ pool ☊
relaxing by the pool ☊ pool ☊
to be in poor health ☊ poor ☊
to have a poor opinion of sb (= to not think well of sb) ☊ poor ☊
Have you heard about poor old Harry? His wife's left him. ☊ poor ☊
'I have stacks of homework to do.' 'Oh, you poor thing.' ☊ poor ☊
They were too poor to buy shoes for the kids. ☊ poor ☊
The cork came out of the bottle with a loud pop. ☊ pop ☊
Why don't you pop in (= visit us) for a drink next time you're in the area? ☊ pop ☊
a hugely/immensely popular singer ☊ popular ☊
This is one of our most popular designs. ☊ popular ☊
Skiing has become very popular recently. ☊ popular ☊
popular (with sb): These policies are unlikely to prove popular with middle-class voters. ☊ popular ☊
I'm not very popular with my parents (= they are annoyed with me) at the moment. ☊ popular ☊
'Our dog got into the neighbour's garden again!' 'You'll be popular.' ☊ popular ☊
popular music/culture/fiction ☊ popular ☊
The band's success is largely due to the popular appeal of the lead singer. ☊ popular ☊
a popular misconception ☊ popular ☊
Contrary to popular belief, women cause fewer road accidents than men. ☊ popular ☊
Popular opinion was divided on the issue. ☊ popular ☊
By popular demand, the tour has been extended by two weeks. ☊ popular ☊
The entire population of the town was at the meeting. ☊ population ☊
Muslims make up 55% of the population. ☊ population ☊
areas of dense/sparse population (= where many/not many people live) ☊ population ☊
The population is increasing at about 6% per year. ☊ population ☊
the adult/working/rural, etc. population of the country ☊ population ☊
Oil spillages are disastrous for fish populations. ☊ population ☊
They reached port at last. ☊ port ☊
port of entry (= a place where people or goods can enter a country) ☊ port ☊
The task poses no special problems. ☊ pose ☊
The delegates posed for a group photograph. ☊ pose ☊
They posed briefly for photographs before driving off. ☊ pose ☊
The gang entered the building posing as workmen. ☊ pose ☊
He adopted a relaxed pose for the camera. ☊ pose ☊
the position of women in society ☊ position ☊
the company's dominant position in the world market ☊ position ☊
Wealth and position (= high social status) were not important to her. ☊ position ☊
She has made her position very clear. ☊ position ☊
My parents always took the position that early nights meant healthy children. ☊ position ☊
This put him and his colleagues in a difficult position. ☊ position ☊
The company's financial position is not certain. ☊ position ☊
position to do sth: I'm afraid I am not in a position to help you. ☊ position ☊
Keep the box in an upright position. ☊ position ☊
Make sure that you are working in a comfortable position. ☊ position ☊
The soldiers had to stand for hours without changing position. ☊ position ☊
Where would be the best position for the lights? ☊ position ☊
The hotel stands in an elevated position looking out over the lake. ☊ position ☊
She was learning to change her hand from first to third position (= on the strings of a violin ). ☊ position ☊
The athlete tested positive for steroids. ☊ positive ☊
positive (about sth): I can't be positive about what time it happened. ☊ positive ☊
'Are you sure?' 'Positive.' ☊ positive ☊
We have no positive evidence that she was involved. ☊ positive ☊
It will require positive action by all in the industry. ☊ positive ☊
to make a positive contribution to a discussion ☊ positive ☊
positive (about sth): She tried to be more positive about her new job. ☊ positive ☊
He was charged with possessing a shotgun without a licence. ☊ possess ☊
The gallery possesses a number of the artist's early works. ☊ possess ☊
I'm afraid he doesn't possess a sense of humour. ☊ possess ☊
He credited her with a maturity she did not possess. ☊ possess ☊
The manuscript is just one of the treasures in their possession. ☊ possession ☊
The gang was caught in possession of stolen goods. ☊ possession ☊
The possession of a passport is essential for foreign travel. ☊ possession ☊
On her father's death, she came into possession of (= received) a vast fortune. ☊ possession ☊
You cannot legally take possession of the property (= start using it after buying it) until three weeks after the contract is signed. ☊ possession ☊
Please make sure you have all your possessions with you when leaving the plane. ☊ possession ☊
possibility (that...): There is now no possibility that she will make a full recovery. ☊ possibility ☊
possibility (of sth/of doing sth): He refused to rule out the possibility of a tax increase. ☊ possibility ☊
It is not beyond the bounds of possibility that we'll all meet again one day. ☊ possibility ☊
Bankruptcy is a real possibility if sales don't improve. ☊ possibility ☊
What had seemed impossible now seemed a distinct possibility. ☊ possibility ☊
Selling the house is just one possibility that is open to us. ☊ possibility ☊
The course offers a range of exciting possibilities for developing your skills. ☊ possibility ☊
Career possibilities for women are much greater than they were fifty years ago. ☊ possibility ☊
Would it be possible for me to leave a message for her? ☊ possible ☊
This wouldn't have been possible without you. ☊ possible ☊
Use public transport whenever possible (= when you can). ☊ possible ☊
It's just not physically possible to finish all this by the end of the week. ☊ possible ☊
We spent every possible moment on the beach. ☊ possible ☊
a possible future president ☊ possible ☊
Frost is possible, although unlikely, at this time of year. ☊ possible ☊
It's just possible that I gave them the wrong directions. ☊ possible ☊
With the possible exception of the Beatles, no other band has become so successful so quickly. ☊ possible ☊
We will get your order to you as soon as possible. ☊ as quickly, much, soon, etc. as possible ☊
It was possibly their worst performance ever. ☊ possibly ☊
She found it difficult to get on with her, possibly because of the difference in their ages. ☊ possibly ☊
'Will you be around next week?' 'Possibly.' ☊ possibly ☊
'I'm sure he didn't mean to be rude.' 'Quite possibly (= you may be right), but the damage has been done.' ☊ possibly ☊
You can't possibly mean that! ☊ possibly ☊
Could you possibly open that window? ☊ possibly ☊
They tried everything they possibly could to improve the situation. ☊ possibly ☊
We don't want these rumours to spread if we can possibly avoid it. ☊ possibly ☊
The guards were ordered not to leave their posts. ☊ post ☊
an academic/government post ☊ post ☊
The company has been unable to fill the post. ☊ post ☊
I'll send the original to you by post. ☊ post ☊
I'll put the information in the post to you tomorrow. ☊ post ☊
Is it OK if I post the cheque to you next week? ☊ post ☊
post sb sth: Is it OK if I post you the cheque next week? ☊ post ☊
Could you post this letter for me? ☊ post ☊
He works for the Post Office. ☊ post office ☊
Is there any more tea in the pot? ☊ pot ☊
They drank a pot of coffee. ☊ pot ☊
Will you peel the potatoes for me? ☊ potato ☊
roast/boiled/baked/fried potatoes ☊ potato ☊
the potential benefits of European integration ☊ potential ☊
potential (for): the potential for change ☊ potential ☊
They cost two dollars a pound. ☊ pound ☊
I've spent £25 on food today. ☊ pound ☊
Total losses were estimated at over three million pounds. ☊ pound ☊
Thick black smoke was pouring out of the roof. ☊ pour ☊
The sweat was pouring off her. ☊ pour ☊
Shall I pour? ☊ pour ☊
pour sth for sb: I've poured a cup of tea for you. ☊ pour ☊
Commuters came pouring out of the station. ☊ pour ☊
powder skiing (= on fine dry snow) ☊ powder ☊
They've switched off the power. ☊ power ☊
air/sea power (= military strength in the air/ at sea) ☊ power ☊
Their efforts to exercise collective bargaining power against multinational companies have failed. ☊ power ☊
the power of the media ☊ power ☊
power (of sth): The president has the power of veto over all new legislation. ☊ power ☊
It is not within my power (= I am unable or not in a position) to help you. ☊ power ☊
power (over sb/sth): The aim is to give people more power over their own lives. ☊ power ☊
power (to do sth): He has the power to make things very unpleasant for us. ☊ power ☊
They are hoping to return to power. ☊ power ☊
one of the most powerful directors in Hollywood ☊ powerful ☊
Only the intervention of powerful friends obtained her release. ☊ powerful ☊
I traded my computer in for a more powerful model. ☊ powerful ☊
a practical little car, ideal for the city ☊ practical ☊
It wouldn't be practical for us to go all that way just for the weekend. ☊ practical ☊
It was difficult to find a practical solution to the problem. ☊ practical ☊
practical advice/help/support ☊ practical ☊
In practical terms, it means spending less. ☊ practical ☊
From a practical point of view, it isn't a good place to live. ☊ practical ☊
With that crack in it, the vase is worth practically nothing. ☊ practically ☊
There's practically no difference between the two options. ☊ practically ☊
Practically speaking, we can't afford it. ☊ practically ☊
It sounds like a good idea, but I don't think it will work practically. ☊ practically ☊
It takes a lot of practice to play the violin well. ☊ practice ☊
Prisoners have legal rights, but in practice these rights are not always respected. ☊ in practice ☊
The team is practicing for their big game on Friday. ☊ practice ☊
They practiced the dance until it was perfect. ☊ practice ☊
She's practicing medicine in Philadelphia. ☊ practice ☊
practise for sth: She's practising for her piano exam. ☊ practise ☊
There are over 50 000 solicitors practising in England and Wales. ☊ practise ☊
practise sth: He was banned from practising medicine. ☊ practise ☊
His teachers are full of praise for the progress he's making. ☊ praise ☊
She wrote poems in praise of freedom. ☊ praise ☊
We have nothing but praise for the way they handled the investigation. ☊ praise ☊
They always sing his praises (= praise him very highly). ☊ praise ☊
Praise be (to God)! (= expressing belief or joy) ☊ praise ☊
praise sb/sth for sth/for doing sth: He praised his team for their performance. ☊ praise ☊
They were praised by police for reporting the theft. ☊ praise ☊
prayers for the sick ☊ prayer ☊
Their prayers were answered and the child was found safe and well. ☊ prayer ☊
It was a prayer she had learnt as a child. ☊ prayer ☊
They knelt in prayer. ☊ prayer ☊
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 ☊
small, precise movements ☊ precise ☊
They look precisely the same to me. ☊ precisely ☊
It's not clear precisely how the accident happened. ☊ precisely ☊
The meeting starts at 2 o'clock 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 ☊
Nobody could predict the outcome. ☊ predict ☊
predict what, whether, etc...: It is impossible to predict what will happen. ☊ predict ☊
I would prefer it if you didn't tell anyone. ☊ prefer ☊
I prefer not to think about it. ☊ prefer ☊
prefer sb/sth to do sth: Would you prefer me to stay? ☊ prefer ☊
prefer doing sth: I prefer playing in defence. ☊ prefer ☊
prefer that...: I would prefer that you did not mention my name. ☊ prefer ☊
Many people expressed a strong preference for the original plan. ☊ preference ☊
I can't say that I have any particular preference. ☊ preference ☊
She was chosen in preference to her sister. ☊ in preference to sb/sth ☊
I was pregnant with our third child at the time. ☊ pregnant ☊
He got his girlfriend pregnant and they're getting married. ☊ pregnant ☊
The company is looking for larger premises. ☊ premises ☊
No alcohol may be consumed on the premises. ☊ premises ☊
Police were called to escort her off the premises. ☊ premises ☊
Preparation for the party started early. ☊ preparation ☊
Careful preparation for the exam is essential. ☊ preparation ☊
The team has been training hard in preparation for the big game. ☊ preparation ☊
No athlete would dream of entering a big race without adequate preparation. ☊ preparation ☊
preparation (for sth): The country is making preparations for war. ☊ preparation ☊
Was going to college a good preparation for your career? ☊ preparation ☊
preparation (to do sth): We made preparations to move to new offices. ☊ preparation ☊
prepare sth/sb for sb/sth: A hotel room is being prepared for them. ☊ prepare ☊
The college prepares students for a career in business. ☊ prepare ☊
I had no time to prepare. ☊ prepare ☊
prepare for sth: The whole class is working hard preparing for the exams. ☊ prepare ☊
prepare yourself (for sth): The police are preparing themselves for trouble at the demonstration. ☊ prepare ☊
I had been preparing myself for this moment. ☊ prepare ☊
Her condition is not improving as we hoped. You must prepare yourselves for the worst. ☊ prepare ☊
I was not prepared for all the problems it caused. ☊ prepared ☊
We'll be better prepared next time. ☊ prepared ☊
When they set out they were well prepared. ☊ prepared ☊
We are not prepared to accept these conditions. ☊ prepared ☊
I usually buy packs of prepared vegetables to save time. ☊ prepared ☊
He hardly seemed to notice my presence. ☊ presence ☊
Her presence during the crisis had a calming effect. ☊ presence ☊
Your presence is requested at the meeting. ☊ presence ☊
We do not have any more information at the present time. ☊ present ☊
A few brief comments are sufficient for present purposes. ☊ present ☊
You can't use it in its present condition. ☊ present ☊
Most fathers wish to be present at the birth of their child. ☊ present ☊
There were 200 people present at the meeting. ☊ present ☊
I wasn't present when the doctor examined him. ☊ present ☊
Analysis showed that traces of arsenic were present in the body. ☊ present ☊
What can I get him for a birthday present? ☊ present ☊
present sth: The company has decided it must present a more modern image. ☊ present ☊
It is essential that we present a united front (= show that we all agree). ☊ present ☊
present yourself + adv./prep.: You need to present yourself better. ☊ present ☊
present sth (to sb): The committee will present its final report to Parliament in June. ☊ present ☊
present sth (for sth): Eight options were presented for consideration. ☊ present ☊
Are you presenting a paper at the conference? ☊ present ☊
He presents a convincing case. ☊ present ☊
The banks will begin to present their arguments today. ☊ present ☊
The trial was adjourned following the presentation of new evidence to the court. ☊ presentation ☊
The Mayor will make the presentation (= hand over the gift) herself. ☊ presentation ☊
a presentation copy (= a free book given by the author or publisher ) ☊ presentation ☊
I admire the clear, logical presentation of her arguments. ☊ presentation ☊
Efforts to preserve the peace have failed. ☊ preserve ☊
She managed to preserve her sense of humour under very trying circumstances. ☊ preserve ☊
preserve sth/sb: a perfectly preserved 14th century house ☊ preserve ☊
Is he really 60? He's remarkably well preserved. ☊ preserve ☊
The society was set up to preserve endangered species from extinction. ☊ preserve ☊
Several presidents attended the funeral. ☊ president ☊
the President of the United States ☊ president ☊
President Obama is due to visit the country next month. ☊ president ☊
to be made president of the students' union ☊ president ☊
the popular/tabloid press (= smaller newspapers with a lot of pictures and stories of famous people) ☊ press ☊
Unlike the American, the British press operates on a national scale. ☊ press ☊
The Press was/were not allowed to attend the trial. ☊ press ☊
press sth/sb/yourself against sth: She pressed her face against the window. ☊ press ☊
press sth together: She pressed her lips together. ☊ press ☊
press against sth: His body was pressing against hers. ☊ press ☊
She was unable to attend because of the pressure of work. ☊ pressure ☊
pressure (for sth): The pressure for change continued to mount. ☊ pressure ☊
The government eventually bowed to popular pressure (= they agreed to do what people were trying to get them to do). ☊ pressure ☊
Teenagers may find it difficult to resist peer pressure. ☊ pressure ☊
air/water pressure ☊ pressure ☊
Check the tyre pressure (= the amount of air in a tyre) regularly. ☊ pressure ☊
a pressure gauge (= an instrument used for measuring the pressure of a liquid or a gas) ☊ pressure ☊
The barriers gave way under the pressure of the crowd. ☊ pressure ☊
Draught beer is pumped out of the barrel under pressure. ☊ under pressure ☊
The pound came under pressure from foreign currencies today, increasing the chances of a rise in interest rates. ☊ under pressure ☊
I couldn't concentrate, presumably because I was so tired. ☊ presumably ☊
pretend (to sb) (that...): He pretended to his family that everything was fine. ☊ pretend ☊
We pretended (that) nothing had happened. ☊ pretend ☊
He pretended not to notice. ☊ pretend ☊
She didn't love him, though she pretended to. ☊ pretend ☊
pretend sth: She pretended an interest she did not feel. ☊ pretend ☊
They didn't have any real money so they had to pretend. ☊ pretend ☊
The game was pretty good. ☊ pretty ☊
It's pretty hard to explain. ☊ pretty ☊
I'm going to have to find a new apartment pretty soon. ☊ pretty ☊
Nothing would prevent him from speaking out against injustice. ☊ prevent ☊
prevent (sb/sth) doing sth: Nothing would prevent him/his speaking out against injustice. ☊ prevent ☊
No previous experience is necessary for this job. ☊ previous ☊
She is his daughter from a previous marriage. ☊ previous ☊
I was unable to attend because of a previous engagement. ☊ previous ☊
I couldn't believe it when I heard the news. I'd only seen him the previous day. ☊ previous ☊
I had visited them three days previously. ☊ previously ☊
to charge a high/reasonable/low price for sth ☊ price ☊
He managed to get a good price for the car. ☊ price ☊
Can you give me a price for the work (= tell me how much you will charge)? ☊ price ☊
I'm only buying it if it's the right price (= a price that I think is reasonable). ☊ price ☊
Children over five must pay (the) full price for the ticket. ☊ price ☊
How much are these? They don't have a price on them. ☊ price ☊
price (for sth/for doing sth): Loneliness is a high price to pay for independence in your old age. ☊ price ☊
Giving up his job was a small price to pay for his children's happiness. ☊ price ☊
Being recognized wherever you go is the price you pay for being famous. ☊ price ☊
Pride would not allow him to accept the money. ☊ pride ☊
a course designed primarily for specialists ☊ primarily ☊
The problem is not primarily a financial one. ☊ primarily ☊
The primary aim of this course is to improve your spoken English. ☊ primary ☊
Good health care is of primary importance. ☊ primary ☊
primary teachers ☊ primary ☊
the royal princes ☊ prince ☊
the Prince of Wales ☊ prince ☊
Prince Albert of Monaco ☊ prince ☊
the royal princesses ☊ princess ☊
I refuse to lie about it; it's against my principles. ☊ principle ☊
Stick to your principles and tell him you won't do it. ☊ principle ☊
She refuses to allow her family to help her as a matter of principle. ☊ principle ☊
He doesn't invest in the arms industry on principle. ☊ principle ☊
There are three fundamental principles of teamwork. ☊ principle ☊
Discussing all these details will get us nowhere; we must get back to first principles (= the most basic rules). ☊ principle ☊
the principle that free education should be available for all children ☊ principle ☊
In principle there is nothing that a human can do that a machine might not be able to do one day. ☊ in principle ☊
They have agreed to the proposal in principle but we still have to negotiate the terms. ☊ in principle ☊
The magazine was sued for printing a libellous article about her family. ☊ print ☊
They printed 30 000 copies of the book. ☊ print ☊
I'm printing a copy of the document for you. ☊ print ☊
in large/small/bold print ☊ print ☊
Although not essential, some prior knowledge of statistics is desirable. ☊ prior ☊
This information must not be disclosed without prior written consent. ☊ prior ☊
Please give us prior notice if you need an evening meal. ☊ prior ☊
She will be unable to attend because of a prior engagement. ☊ prior ☊
They have a prior claim to the property. ☊ prior ☊
during the week prior to the meeting ☊ prior ☊
The search for a new vaccine will take priority over all other medical research. ☊ priority ☊
Priority cases, such as homeless families, get dealt with first. ☊ priority ☊
She is in prison, awaiting trial. ☊ prison ☊
the prison service/system ☊ prison ☊
The government insists that 'prison works' and plans to introduce a tougher sentencing policy for people convicted of violent crime. ☊ prison ☊
They are demanding the release of all political prisoners. ☊ prisoner ☊
They are holding her prisoner and demanding a large ransom. ☊ prisoner ☊
If I can afford it, I think I'll go private (= pay for medical care rather than use the government service). ☊ private ☊
They were sharing a private joke. ☊ private ☊
Senior defence officials held private talks. ☊ private ☊
The hotel has 110 bedrooms, all with private bathrooms. ☊ private ☊
In public he supported the official policy, but privately he was sure it would fail. ☊ privately ☊
Their children were educated privately. ☊ privately ☊
She was awarded the Nobel Peace prize. ☊ prize ☊
There are no prizes for guessing (= it is very easy to guess) who she was with. ☊ prize ☊
All four players are probables for the national team. ☊ probable ☊
It'll probably be OK. ☊ probably ☊
It was the best known and probably the most popular of her songs. ☊ probably ☊
'Is he going to be there?' 'Probably.' ☊ probably ☊
'Do we need the car?' 'Probably not.' ☊ probably ☊
The two cases are most probably connected. ☊ probably ☊
health/family, etc. problems ☊ problem ☊
If he chooses Mary it's bound to cause problems. ☊ problem ☊
Let me know if you have any problems. ☊ problem ☊
Most students face the problem of funding themselves while they are studying. ☊ problem ☊
Unemployment is a very real problem for graduates now. ☊ problem ☊
It's a nice table! The only problem is (that) it's too big for our room. ☊ problem ☊
Stop worrying about their marriage—it isn't your problem. ☊ problem ☊
There's no history of heart problems (= disease connected with the heart) in our family. ☊ problem ☊
'Can I pay by credit card?' 'Yes, no problem.' ☊ no problem ☊
'Thanks for the ride.' 'No problem.' ☊ no problem ☊
The procedure for logging on to the network usually involves a password. ☊ procedure ☊
We're not sure whether we still want to proceed with the sale. ☊ proceed ☊
to begin the difficult process of reforming the education system ☊ process ☊
Coming off the drug was a long and painful (= difficult) process for him. ☊ process ☊
the ageing process ☊ process ☊
It's a normal part of the learning process. ☊ process ☊
a new process for rustproofing car bodies ☊ process ☊
processed cheese ☊ process ☊
A phone call to the manager produced the result she wanted. ☊ produce ☊
Hollywood screenwriters, actors and producers ☊ producer ☊
The car went out of production in 2007. ☊ production ☊
It is important not to let production levels fall. ☊ production ☊
drugs to stimulate the body's production of hormones ☊ production ☊
He was an electrician by profession. ☊ profession ☊
The legal profession has/have always resisted change. ☊ profession ☊
an opportunity for professional development ☊ professional ☊
You must not let your personal reactions interfere with your professional judgement. ☊ professional ☊
Most of the people on the course were professional women. ☊ professional ☊
the terms that doctors and other health professionals use ☊ professional ☊
This was clearly a job for a real professional. ☊ professional ☊
a chemistry professor ☊ professor ☊
profit (on sth): The company made a healthy profit on the deal. ☊ profit ☊
The agency is voluntary and not run for profit. ☊ profit ☊
There isn't much profit in running a restaurant these days. ☊ profit ☊
the university's graduate programs ☊ program ☊
In this class, students will learn how to program. ☊ program ☊
program sth (to do sth): The computer is programmed to warn users before information is deleted. ☊ program ☊
What's the programme for (= what are we going to do) tomorrow? ☊ programme ☊
to launch a research programme ☊ programme ☊
a training programme for new staff ☊ programme ☊
Human beings are genetically programmed to learn certain kinds of language. ☊ programme ☊
The final section of road is programmed for completion next month. ☊ programme ☊
economic/scientific/technical progress ☊ progress ☊
They asked for a progress report on the project. ☊ progress ☊
Work on the new offices is now in progress. ☊ in progress ☊
The course allows students to progress at their own speed. ☊ progress ☊
The line of traffic progressed slowly through the town. ☊ progress ☊
Cases can take months to progress through the courts. ☊ progress ☊
The final term will be devoted to project work. ☊ project ☊
to set up a project to computerize the library system ☊ project ☊
promise (to do sth): The college principal promised to look into the matter. ☊ promise ☊
'Promise not to tell anyone!' 'I promise.' ☊ promise ☊
They arrived at 7.30 as they had promised. ☊ promise ☊
I'll see what I can do but I can't promise anything. ☊ promise ☊
promise sth to sb: He promised the money to his grandchildren. ☊ promise ☊
promise yourself sth: I've promised myself some fun when the exams are over. ☊ promise ☊
promise (of sth): The government failed to keep its promise of lower taxes. ☊ promise ☊
promise (that...): Do I have your promise that you won't tell anyone about this? ☊ promise ☊
You haven't gone back on your promise, have you? ☊ promise ☊
He simply broke every single promise he ever made me. ☊ promise ☊
Her work shows great promise. ☊ promise ☊
He failed to fulfil his early promise. ☊ promise ☊
Their future was full of promise. ☊ promise ☊
promote sth: The band has gone on tour to promote their new album. ☊ promote ☊
promote sb: She worked hard and was soon promoted. ☊ promote ☊
The new job is a promotion for him. ☊ promotion ☊
Prompt action was required as the fire spread. ☊ prompt ☊
Prompt payment of the invoice would be appreciated. ☊ prompt ☊
Please be prompt when attending these meetings. ☊ prompt ☊
prompt sb to do sth: The thought of her daughter's wedding day prompted her to lose some weight. ☊ prompt ☊
She deals with all the correspondence promptly and efficiently. ☊ promptly ☊
They arrived promptly at two o'clock. ☊ promptly ☊
The 'b' in lamb is not pronounced. ☊ pronounce ☊
There is more than one pronunciation of 'garage'. ☊ pronunciation ☊
proof that...: There is no proof that the knife belonged to her. ☊ proof ☊
Please follow the proper procedures for dealing with complaints. ☊ proper ☊
Nothing is in its proper place. ☊ proper ☊
Eat some proper food, not just toast and jam! ☊ proper ☊
When are you going to get a proper job? ☊ proper ☊
The television isn't working properly. ☊ properly ☊
You acted perfectly properly in approaching me first. ☊ properly ☊
When will these kids learn to behave properly? ☊ properly ☊
Be careful not to damage other people's property. ☊ property ☊
The proportion of men to women in the college has changed dramatically over the years. ☊ proportion ☊
The room is very long in proportion to (= relative to) its width. ☊ proportion ☊
You haven't drawn the figures in the foreground in proportion. ☊ proportion ☊
The head is out of proportion with the body. ☊ proportion ☊
an impressive building with fine proportions ☊ proportion ☊
A higher proportion of Americans go on to higher education than is the case in Britain. ☊ proportion ☊
to submit/consider/accept/reject a proposal ☊ proposal ☊
proposal to do sth: a proposal to build more office accommodation ☊ proposal ☊
proposal that...: His proposal that the system should be changed was rejected. ☊ proposal ☊
proposal for sth: They judged that the time was right for the proposal of new terms for the trade agreement. ☊ proposal ☊
He was afraid that if he proposed she might refuse. ☊ propose ☊
propose sth (to sb): to propose marriage ☊ propose ☊
propose sth: The government proposed changes to the voting system. ☊ propose ☊
it is proposed that...: It was proposed that the president be elected for a period of two years. ☊ propose ☊
prospect (of sth/of doing sth): There is no immediate prospect of peace. ☊ prospect ☊
prospect (that...): There's a reasonable prospect that his debts will be paid. ☊ prospect ☊
Travelling alone around the world is a daunting prospect. ☊ prospect ☊
At 25 he was an unemployed musician with no prospects. ☊ prospect ☊
prospect for sth: Long-term prospects for the economy have improved. ☊ prospect ☊
protect sb/sth/yourself (against/from sth): Troops have been sent to protect aid workers against attack. ☊ protect ☊
They huddled together to protect themselves from the wind. ☊ protect ☊
protect (against/from sth): a paint that helps protect against rust ☊ protect ☊
The plant is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act. ☊ protect ☊
Wear clothes that provide adequate protection against the wind and rain. ☊ protection ☊
They wore the charm as a protection against evil spirits. ☊ protection ☊
protest (about/against/at sth): Students took to the streets to protest against the decision. ☊ protest ☊
There's no use protesting, I won't change my mind. ☊ protest ☊
protest sth: They fully intend to protest the decision. ☊ protest ☊
They were a proud and independent people. ☊ proud ☊
He was proud of himself for not giving up. ☊ proud ☊
This is the proudest moment of my life. ☊ proud ☊
It was proving extremely difficult to establish the truth. ☊ prove ☊
His lack of experience may prove a problem in a crisis. ☊ prove ☊
Their fears proved to be groundless. ☊ prove ☊
prove sth: They hope this new evidence will prove her innocence. ☊ prove ☊
He felt he needed to prove his point (= show other people that he was right). ☊ prove ☊
I certainly don't have anything to prove—my record speaks for itself. ☊ prove ☊
prove sth to sb: Just give me a chance and I'll prove it to you. ☊ prove ☊
In this country, you are innocent until proved guilty. ☊ prove ☊
prove what, how, etc...: This just proves what I have been saying for some time. ☊ prove ☊
The report was not expected to provide any answers. ☊ provide ☊
Please answer questions in the space provided. ☊ provide ☊
provide sth for sb: We are here to provide a service for the public. ☊ provide ☊
provide sb with sth: We are here to provide the public with a service. ☊ provide ☊
Provided that you have the money in your account, you can withdraw up to £100 a day. ☊ provided ☊
They've gone down the pub for a drink. ☊ pub ☊
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 ☊
This latest scandal will not have done their public image (= the opinion that people have of them) any good. ☊ public ☊
He spent much of his career in public office (= working in the government). ☊ public ☊
The rail industry is no longer in public ownership (= controlled by the government). ☊ public ☊
a public education system ☊ public ☊
Levels of waste from the factory may be a danger to public health. ☊ public ☊
Why would the closure of hospitals be in the public interest (= useful to ordinary people)? ☊ public ☊
This information is not publicly available. ☊ publicly ☊
The palace is now open to the public. ☊ public ☊
She doesn't like to be seen in public without her make-up on. ☊ in public ☊
They never argue in public. ☊ in public ☊
The trial took place amid a blaze of (= a lot of) publicity. ☊ publicity ☊
There has been a lot of advance publicity for her new film. ☊ publicity ☊
He's in charge of the publicity for next year's festival. ☊ publicity ☊
He works for a company that publishes reference books. ☊ publish ☊
She hasn't published anything for years. ☊ publish ☊
University teachers are under pressure to publish. ☊ publish ☊
Pull the lever to start the motor. ☊ pull ☊
Don't pull the trigger! ☊ pull ☊
pull sth/yourself + adv./prep.: The dog snapped at her and she quickly pulled back her hand. ☊ pull ☊
Don't pull so hard or the handle will come off. ☊ pull ☊
The police car signalled to us to pull in. ☊ pull in (to sth) ☊
They are pulling their troops out of the war zone. ☊ pull sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
Stop crying and pull yourself together! ☊ pull yourself together ☊
He pulled up at the traffic lights. ☊ pull up ☊
The magnetic pull of the city was hard to resist. ☊ pull ☊
He was punching the air in triumph. ☊ punch ☊
My parents used to punish me by not letting me watch TV. ☊ punish ☊
punish sb for sth/for doing sth: He was punished for refusing to answer their questions. ☊ punish ☊
There is little evidence that harsher punishments deter any better than more lenient ones. ☊ punishment ☊
The punishment should fit the crime. ☊ punishment ☊
He was sent to his room as a punishment. ☊ punishment ☊
How many pupils does the school have? ☊ pupil ☊
She now teaches only private pupils. ☊ pupil ☊
The painting is by a pupil of Rembrandt. ☊ pupil ☊
The company has just announced its £27 million purchase of Park Hotel. ☊ purchase ☊
If you are not satisfied with your purchase we will give you a full refund. ☊ purchase ☊
They purchased the land for $1 million. ☊ purchase ☊
They met by pure chance. ☊ pure ☊
These reports are pure speculation (= there is no evidence that they are true). ☊ pure ☊
The air was sweet and pure. ☊ pure ☊
Classical dance in its purest form requires symmetry and balance. ☊ pure ☊
The charity is run on a purely voluntary basis. ☊ purely ☊
The drapes are purely decorative. ☊ purely ☊
a purple flower ☊ purple ☊
The purpose of the book is to provide a complete guide to the university. ☊ purpose ☊
A meeting was called for the purpose of appointing a new treasurer. ☊ purpose ☊
The experiments serve no useful purpose (= are not useful). ☊ purpose ☊
The building is used for religious purposes. ☊ purpose ☊
These gifts count as income for tax purposes. ☊ purpose ☊
For the purposes of this study, the three groups have been combined. ☊ purpose ☊
Volunteer work gives her life (a sense of) purpose. ☊ purpose ☊
She wishes to pursue a medical career. ☊ pursue ☊
We have decided not to pursue the matter. ☊ pursue ☊
She left the theatre, hotly pursued by the press. ☊ pursue ☊
The music teacher really pushes her pupils. ☊ push ☊
Lucy should push herself a little harder. ☊ push ☊
push sb to do sth: No one pushed you to take the job, did they? ☊ push ☊
This development could push the country into recession. ☊ push ☊
We pushed and pushed but the piano wouldn't move. ☊ push ☊
push at sth: She pushed at the door but it wouldn't budge. ☊ push ☊
He tried to kiss her but she pushed him away. ☊ push ☊
Try and push your way through the crowd. ☊ push ☊
a final push against the enemy ☊ push ☊
She gave him a gentle push. ☊ push ☊
The car won't start. Can you give it a push? ☊ push ☊
Put simply, we accept their offer or go bankrupt. ☊ put ☊
He was too trusting—or, to put it another way, he had no head for business. ☊ put ☊
Can you help me put this letter into good English, please? ☊ put ☊
Her new job has put a great strain on her. ☊ put ☊
They put pressure on her to resign. ☊ put ☊
I was put in charge of the office. ☊ put ☊
It was time to put their suggestion into practice. ☊ put ☊
This new injury will put him out of action for several weeks. ☊ put ☊
I couldn't read what she had put. ☊ put ☊
We had to put new locks on all the doors. ☊ put ☊
Put the cases down there, please. ☊ put ☊
to put up a notice ☊ put sth up ☊
They've put up the rent by £20 a month. ☊ put sth up ☊
We can put you up for the night. ☊ put sb up ☊
Have you put out clean towels for the guests? ☊ put sth out ☊
Firefighters soon put the fire out. ☊ put sth out ☊
Hurry up! Put your coat on! ☊ put sth on ☊
She's just putting on her make-up. ☊ put sth on ☊
I'll put the kettle on for tea. ☊ put sth on ☊
Do you mind if I put some music on? ☊ put sth on ☊
She's very clever but her manner does tend to put people off. ☊ put sb off ☊
The sudden noise put her off her game. ☊ put sb off ☊
It's a great book. I couldn't put it down. ☊ put sth down ☊
She put the phone down on me (= ended the call before I had finished speaking). ☊ put sth down ☊
The meeting has been put back to next week. ☊ put sth back ☊
He was put off science by bad teaching. ☊ put sb off sth/sb ☊
put doing sth: The accident put her off driving for life. ☊ put sb off sth/sb ☊
We've had to put off our wedding until September. ☊ put sth off ☊
Could you put me through to the manager, please? ☊ put sb/sth through (to sb/...) ☊
I think we can put together a very strong case for the defence. ☊ put sth together ☊
I don't know how she puts up with him. ☊ put up with sb/sth ☊
I'm not going to put up with their smoking any longer. ☊ put up with sb/sth ☊
academic/educational/professional/vocational qualifications ☊ qualification ☊
a nursing/teaching, etc. qualification ☊ qualification ☊
He left school with no formal qualifications. ☊ qualification ☊
In this job, experience counts for more than paper qualifications. ☊ qualification ☊
Previous teaching experience is a necessary qualification for this job. ☊ qualification ☊
to be highly/suitably/fully qualified ☊ qualified ☊
qualified for sth: She's extremely well qualified for the job. ☊ qualified ☊
I don't know much about it, so I don't feel qualified to comment. ☊ qualified ☊
He failed to qualify. ☊ qualify ☊
qualify for sth: They qualified for the World Cup. ☊ qualify ☊
qualify (for sth): If you live in the area, you qualify for a parking permit. ☊ qualify ☊
qualify sb (for sth): Paying a fee doesn't automatically qualify you for membership. ☊ qualify ☊
qualify sb (for sth): This training course will qualify you for a better job. ☊ qualify ☊
goods of a high quality ☊ quality ☊
Their quality of life improved dramatically when they moved to France. ☊ quality ☊
We aim to provide quality at reasonable prices. ☊ quality ☊
Get it right, even if it takes time; it's quality not quantity that matters. ☊ quality ☊
It's hard to find people with the right qualities for the job. ☊ quality ☊
a large/small quantity of sth ☊ quantity ☊
enormous/vast/huge quantities of food ☊ quantity ☊
It's cheaper to buy goods in quantity. ☊ quantity ☊
I was overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of information available. ☊ quantity ☊
Cut the apple into quarters. ☊ quarter ☊
The theatre was about three quarters full. ☊ quarter ☊
to be crowned queen ☊ queen ☊
kings and queens ☊ queen ☊
the Queen of Norway ☊ queen ☊
Queen Victoria ☊ queen ☊
to ask/answer a question ☊ question ☊
The question is, how much are they going to pay you? ☊ question ☊
The question arises as to whether or not he knew of the situation. ☊ question ☊
The key question of what caused the leak remains unanswered. ☊ question ☊
He put a question to the minister about the recent reforms. ☊ question ☊
I hope the police don't ask any awkward questions. ☊ question ☊
The government doesn't have the answers to these difficult questions. ☊ question ☊
In an interview try to ask open questions that don't just need 'Yes' or 'No' as an answer. ☊ question ☊
Question 3 was very difficult. ☊ question ☊
In the exam there's sure to be a question on energy. ☊ question ☊
The question which needs to be addressed is one of funding. ☊ question ☊
Which route is better remains an open question (= it is not decided). ☊ question ☊
The future of public transport is not in question. ☊ in question ☊
It's merely a question of time before the business collapses. ☊ just/merely/only a question of (sth/doing sth) ☊
It's just a question of deciding what you really want. ☊ just/merely/only a question of (sth/doing sth) ☊
Another trip abroad this year is out of the question. ☊ out of the question ☊
There was no question of his/him cancelling the trip so near the departure date. ☊ there is/was no question of (sth happening/sb doing sth) ☊
She was arrested and questioned about the fire. ☊ question ☊
The students were questioned on the books they had been studying. ☊ question ☊
Over half of those questioned said they rarely took any exercise. ☊ question ☊
question sth: I just accepted what he told me. I never thought to question it. ☊ question ☊
No one has ever questioned her judgement. ☊ question ☊
question whether, what, etc...: He questioned whether the accident was solely the truck driver's fault. ☊ question ☊
She gave him a quick glance. ☊ quick ☊
These cakes are very quick and easy to make. ☊ quick ☊
Would you like a quick drink? ☊ quick ☊
The doctor said she'd make a quick recovery. ☊ quick ☊
It's quicker by train. ☊ quick ☊
Have you finished already? That was quick! ☊ quick ☊
His quick thinking saved her life. ☊ quick ☊
a quick learner ☊ quick ☊
quick (to do sth): The kids were quick to learn. ☊ quick ☊
She was quick (= too quick) to point out the mistakes I'd made. ☊ quick ☊
Her quick hands suddenly stopped moving. ☊ quick ☊
Once again, his quick wits (= quick thinking) got him out of an awkward situation. ☊ quick ☊
He's a quick study (= he learns quickly). ☊ quick ☊
There isn't a quick answer to this problem. ☊ quick ☊
She walked quickly away. ☊ quickly ☊
The last few weeks have gone quickly (= the time seems to have passed quickly). ☊ quickly ☊
It quickly became clear that she was dying. ☊ quickly ☊
a quieter, more efficient engine ☊ quiet ☊
Could you keep the kids quiet while I'm on the phone? ☊ quiet ☊
He went very quiet (= did not say much) so I knew he was upset. ☊ quiet ☊
They lead a quiet life. ☊ quiet ☊
Business is usually quieter at this time of year. ☊ quiet ☊
They had a quiet wedding. ☊ quiet ☊
I was looking forward to a quiet evening at home. ☊ quiet ☊
He is quietly confident that they can succeed (= he is confident, but he is not talking about it too much). ☊ quietly ☊
If I don't get more money I'll quit. ☊ quit ☊
quit sth: He quit the show last year because of bad health. ☊ quit ☊
She quit school at 16. ☊ quit ☊
We only just started. We're not going to quit now. ☊ quit ☊
He plays quite well. ☊ quite ☊
quite delicious/amazing/empty/perfect ☊ quite ☊
It wasn't quite as simple as I thought it would be. ☊ quite ☊
Quite frankly, I don't blame you. ☊ quite ☊
Are you quite sure? ☊ quite ☊
I quite agree. ☊ quite ☊
I don't quite know what to do next. ☊ quite ☊
The theatre was not quite (= was almost) full. ☊ quite ☊
It's like being in the Alps, but not quite. ☊ quite ☊
'I almost think she prefers animals to people.' 'Quite right too,' said Bill. ☊ quite ☊
'I'm sorry to be so difficult.' 'That's quite all right.' ☊ quite ☊
You'll be quite comfortable here. ☊ quite ☊
'You've no intention of coming back?' 'I'm quite sorry, but no, I have not.' ☊ quite ☊
They drank quite a lot of wine. ☊ quite a lot (of sth) ☊
quote (sb) (as doing sth): The President was quoted in the press as saying that he disagreed with the decision. ☊ quote ☊
'It will all be gone tomorrow.' 'Can I quote you on that? ' ☊ quote ☊
Don't quote me on this (= this is not an official statement), but I think he is going to resign. ☊ quote ☊
She said, and I quote, 'Life is meaningless without love.' ☊ quote ☊
people of mixed race ☊ race ☊
This custom is found in people of all races throughout the world. ☊ race ☊
legislation against discrimination on the grounds of race or sex ☊ race ☊
He's already in training for the big race against Bailey. ☊ race ☊
Their horse came third in the race last year. ☊ race ☊
race (for sth): the race for the presidency ☊ race ☊
She raced through the work in no time at all. ☊ race ☊
They raced to a thrilling victory in the relay. ☊ race ☊
She'll be racing for the senior team next year. ☊ race ☊
motor/yacht/greyhound, etc. racing ☊ racing ☊
The interview was broadcast on radio and television. ☊ radio ☊
The play was written specially for radio. ☊ radio ☊
Did you hear the interview with him on the radio? ☊ radio ☊
a car radio ☊ radio ☊
He was unable to contact Blake by radio. ☊ radio ☊
This town got a lot bigger when the railroad came in the 1860s. ☊ railroad ☊
a disused railway ☊ railway ☊
It's pouring with rain (= raining very hard). ☊ rain ☊
raise sb/sth as sth: raise sb/sth + noun: They raised her (as) a Catholic. ☊ raise ☊
I was born and raised a city boy. ☊ raise ☊
The book raises many important questions. ☊ raise ☊
to raise a loan ☊ raise ☊
They raised their offer to $500. ☊ raise ☊
How can we raise standards in schools? ☊ raise ☊
Don't tell her about the job until you know for sure—we don't want to raise her hopes (= make her hope too much). ☊ raise ☊
I've never heard him even raise his voice (= speak louder because he was angry). ☊ raise ☊
She raised her eyes from her work. ☊ raise ☊
The child was now out of her range of vision (= not near enough for her to see). ☊ range ☊
These missiles have a range of 300 miles. ☊ range ☊
Most of the students are in the 17-20 age range. ☊ range ☊
There will be an increase in the range of 0 to 3 per cent. ☊ range ☊
It's difficult to find a house in our price range (= that we can afford). ☊ range ☊
There is a full range of activities for children. ☊ range ☊
She was not used to mixing with people of high social rank. ☊ rank ☊
He was soon promoted to the rank of captain. ☊ rank ☊
officers, and other ranks (= people who are not officers) ☊ rank ☊
The colonel was stripped of his rank (= was given a lower position, especially as a punishment). ☊ rank ☊
rank sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): The tasks have been ranked in order of difficulty. ☊ rank ☊
rank sb/sth as sth: Voters regularly rank education as being more important than defence. ☊ rank ☊
rank (sb/sth) + adj.: Last year, he was ranked second in his age group. ☊ rank ☊
At the height of her career she ranked second in the world. ☊ rank ☊
rank sb/sth + noun: The university is ranked number one in the country for engineering. ☊ rank ☊
rank as sth: It certainly doesn't rank as his greatest win. ☊ rank ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The restaurant ranks among the finest in town. ☊ rank ☊
You just don't rank (= you're not good enough). ☊ rank ☊
a rapid rise/decline in sales ☊ rapid ☊
The patient made a rapid recovery. ☊ rapid ☊
This weekend, visitors will get a rare chance to visit the private apartments. ☊ rare ☊
On the rare occasions when they met he hardly even dared speak to her. ☊ rare ☊
Rarely has a debate attracted so much media attention. ☊ rarely ☊
You will rarely, if ever, have to wait longer than an hour. ☊ rarely ☊
Figures published today show another fall in the rate of inflation. ☊ rate ☊
At the rate you work, you'll never finish! ☊ rate ☊
the annual crime/divorce rate ☊ rate ☊
rate sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): The university is highly rated for its research. ☊ rate ☊
They rated him highly as a colleague. ☊ rate ☊
rate sb/sth + adj.: Voters continue to rate education high on their list of priorities. ☊ rate ☊
rate as sth: The match rated as one of their worst defeats. ☊ rate ☊
+ adj.: I'm afraid our needs do not rate very high with this administration. ☊ rate ☊
rate sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): The schools were rated according to their exam results. ☊ rate ☊
I didn't fail the exam; in fact I did rather well! ☊ rather ☊
It was a rather difficult question. ☊ rather ☊
It was rather a difficult question. ☊ rather ☊
The patient has responded to the treatment rather better than expected. ☊ rather ☊
She worked as a secretary, or rather, a personal assistant. ☊ rather ☊
In the end he had to walk—or rather run—to the office. ☊ rather ☊
The walls were not white, but rather a sort of dirty grey. ☊ rather ☊
I think I'll have a cold drink rather than coffee. ☊ rather than ☊
Why didn't you ask for help, rather than trying to do it on your own? ☊ rather than ☊
She'd rather die than give a speech. ☊ would rather... (than) ☊
'Do you want to come with us?' 'No, I'd rather not.' ☊ would rather... (than) ☊
Would you rather walk or take the bus? ☊ would rather... (than) ☊
'Do you mind if I smoke?' 'Well, I'd rather you didn't.' ☊ would rather... (than) ☊
reincarnation ☊ re- ☊
(+ adv./prep.): 'Grab the end of the rope.' 'I can't reach that far!' ☊ reach ☊
to reach a conclusion/decision/verdict/compromise ☊ reach ☊
Politicians again failed to reach an agreement. ☊ reach ☊
They didn't reach the border until after dark. ☊ reach ☊
The rumours eventually reached the President. ☊ reach ☊
I nudged her but she didn't react. ☊ react ☊
You never know how he is going to react. ☊ react ☊
a chemical/nuclear reaction ☊ reaction ☊
The return to traditional family values is a reaction against the permissiveness of recent decades. ☊ reaction ☊
My immediate reaction was one of shock. ☊ reaction ☊
A spokesman said the changes were not in reaction to the company's recent losses. ☊ reaction ☊
I tried shaking him but there was no reaction. ☊ reaction ☊
She's still learning to read. ☊ read ☊
read sth: I can't read your writing. ☊ read ☊
read to sb/yourself: He liked reading to his grandchildren. ☊ read ☊
He read the poem aloud. ☊ read ☊
read sth to sb/yourself: Go on—read it to us. ☊ read ☊
read sb sth: She read us a story. ☊ read ☊
an avid reader of science fiction ☊ reader ☊
Are you a 'Times' reader? ☊ reader ☊
Meter readings are taken every three months. ☊ reading ☊
a series of reading books for children ☊ reading ☊
a reading list (= a list of books, etc. that students are expected to read for a particular subject) ☊ reading ☊
further reading (= at the end of a book, a list of other books that give more information about the same subject) ☊ reading ☊
The report makes for interesting reading (= it is interesting to read) ☊ reading ☊
The article is not exactly light reading (= it is not easy to read). ☊ reading ☊
Are you any good at map reading? ☊ reading ☊
ready for sth: I'm just getting the kids ready for school. ☊ ready ☊
I was twenty years old and ready for anything. ☊ ready ☊
I'm not sure if Karen is ready for marriage yet. ☊ ready ☊
Volunteers were ready and waiting to pack the food in boxes. ☊ ready ☊
ready for sth: Can you help me get everything ready for the party? ☊ ready ☊
ready to do sth: The contract will be ready to sign in two weeks. ☊ ready ☊
Are those real flowers? ☊ real ☊
Tell me the real reason. ☊ real ☊
I couldn't resist the opportunity to meet a real live celebrity. ☊ real ☊
She never had any real friends at school. ☊ real ☊
his first real kiss ☊ real ☊
I had no real interest in politics. ☊ real ☊
She has not shown any real regret for what she did. ☊ real ☊
It wasn't a ghost; it was a real person. ☊ real ☊
pictures of animals, both real and mythological ☊ real ☊
In the movies guns kill people instantly, but it's not like that in real life. ☊ real ☊
Politicians seem to be out of touch with the real world. ☊ real ☊
There's no real possibility of them changing their minds. ☊ real ☊
We have a real chance of success. ☊ real ☊
We have to be realistic about our chances of winning. ☊ realistic ☊
It is not realistic to expect people to spend so much money. ☊ realistic ☊
We try to make these training courses as realistic as possible. ☊ realistic ☊
realistic graphics ☊ realistic ☊
She refuses to face reality. ☊ reality ☊
You're out of touch with reality. ☊ reality ☊
The reality is that there is not enough money to pay for this project. ☊ reality ☊
They seemed to have the perfect marriage but the reality was very different. ☊ reality ☊
The paperless office is still far from being a reality. ☊ reality ☊
Will time travel ever become a reality? ☊ reality ☊
In reality, human beings and dinosaurs never lived on earth at the same time. ☊ in reality ☊
She never realized her ambition of becoming a professional singer. ☊ realize ☊
We try to help all students realize their full potential (= be as successful as they are able to be). ☊ realize ☊
realize (that)...: I didn't realize (that) you were so unhappy. ☊ realize ☊
realize how, what, etc...: I don't think you realize how important this is to her. ☊ realize ☊
The situation was more complicated than they had at first realized. ☊ realize ☊
They managed to leave without any of us realizing. ☊ realize ☊
it is realized that...: There was a cheer when it was realized that everyone was safely back. ☊ realize ☊
Tell me what really happened. ☊ really ☊
They are not really my aunt and uncle. ☊ really ☊
I can't believe I am really going to meet the princess. ☊ really ☊
I really don't mind. ☊ really ☊
I don't really agree with that. ☊ really ☊
It doesn't really matter. ☊ really ☊
'Did you enjoy the book?' 'Not really ' (= 'no' or 'not very much'). ☊ really ☊
I don't really need to go, do I? ☊ really ☊
'She's resigned.' 'Really? Are you sure?' ☊ really ☊
Give me one good reason why I should help you. ☊ reason ☊
reason (that...): We aren't going for the simple reason that we can't afford it. ☊ reason ☊
reason (for sth): She gave no reasons for her decision. ☊ reason ☊
reason (for doing sth): I have no particular reason for doubting him. ☊ reason ☊
He said no but he didn't give a reason. ☊ reason ☊
For some reason (= one that I don't know or don't understand) we all have to come in early tomorrow. ☊ reason ☊
The man attacked me for no apparent reason. ☊ reason ☊
For reasons of security the door is always kept locked. ☊ reason ☊
He wants to keep them all in his office for reasons best known to himself. ☊ reason ☊
people who, for whatever reason, are unable to support themselves ☊ reason ☊
'Why do you want to know?' 'No reason ' (= I do not want to say why). ☊ reason ☊
'Why did she do that?' 'She must have her reasons ' (= secret reasons which she does not want to tell). ☊ reason ☊
reason (to do sth): They have reason to believe that he is lying. ☊ reason ☊
You have no reason to accuse him of laziness. ☊ reason ☊
reason (why...): There is no reason why we should agree to this. ☊ reason ☊
reason (for sth/for doing sth): This result gives us all the more reason for optimism. ☊ reason ☊
Only human beings are capable of reason (= of thinking in a logical way, etc.). ☊ reason ☊
I can't get her to listen to reason. ☊ reason ☊
Why can't they see reason? ☊ reason ☊
to be open to reason (= to be willing to accept sensible advice) ☊ reason ☊
Be reasonable! We can't work late every night. ☊ reasonable ☊
Any reasonable person would have done exactly as you did. ☊ reasonable ☊
The prosecution has to prove beyond reasonable doubt that he is guilty of murder. ☊ reasonable ☊
We have reasonable grounds for believing that you are responsible. ☊ reasonable ☊
You must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the information that you provide is correct. ☊ reasonable ☊
It seems a perfectly reasonable request to make. ☊ reasonable ☊
He made us a reasonable offer for the car. ☊ reasonable ☊
You must submit your claim within a reasonable time. ☊ reasonable ☊
We sell good quality food at reasonable prices. ☊ reasonable ☊
a reasonable standard of living ☊ reasonable ☊
The hotel was reasonable, I suppose (= but not excellent). ☊ reasonable ☊
There's a reasonable chance that he'll come. ☊ reasonable ☊
We tried to discuss the matter calmly and reasonably. ☊ reasonably ☊
He couldn't reasonably be expected to pay back the loan all at once. ☊ reasonably ☊
The apartments are reasonably priced (= not too expensive). ☊ reasonably ☊
recall sth: She could not recall his name. ☊ recall ☊
(+ adv./prep.): If I recall correctly, he lives in Luton. ☊ recall ☊
recall (sb/sth) doing sth: I can't recall meeting her before. ☊ recall ☊
recall that...: He recalled that she always came home late on Wednesdays. ☊ recall ☊
recall what, when, etc...: Can you recall exactly what happened? ☊ recall ☊
+ speech: 'It was on a Thursday in March,' he recalled. ☊ recall ☊
receive sth with sth: The statistics were received with concern. ☊ receive ☊
receive sth from sb: We received a warm welcome from our hosts. ☊ receive ☊
receive sth: Emergency cases will receive professional attention immediately. ☊ receive ☊
receive sth: to receive a letter/present/phone call ☊ receive ☊
to receive information/payment/thanks ☊ receive ☊
receive sth from sb/sth: He received an award for bravery from the police service. ☊ receive ☊
Until recently they were living in York. ☊ recently ☊
I haven't seen them recently (= it is some time since I saw them). ☊ recently ☊
Have you used it recently (= in the recent past)? ☊ recently ☊
They hosted a reception for 75 guests. ☊ reception ☊
Her latest album has met with a mixed reception from fans. ☊ reception ☊
Delegates gave him a warm reception as he called for more spending on education. ☊ reception ☊
There was very poor reception on my phone. ☊ reception ☊
It's worth a lot of money, I reckon. ☊ reckon ☊
'They'll never find out.' 'You reckon? ' (= I think you may be wrong about that) ☊ reckon ☊
reckon to be/have sth: Children are reckoned to be more sophisticated nowadays. ☊ reckon ☊
They hadn't reckoned on a rebellion. ☊ reckon on sth ☊
reckon doing sth: We'd reckoned on having good weather. ☊ reckon on sth ☊
He glanced briefly towards her but there was no sign of recognition. ☊ recognition ☊
There is a general recognition of the urgent need for reform. ☊ recognition ☊
The government granted full diplomatic recognition to the republics. ☊ recognition ☊
She gained only minimal recognition for her work. ☊ recognition ☊
recognize sb/sth: I recognized him as soon as he came in the room. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize sth: They recognized the need to take the problem seriously. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize sth as sth: Drugs were not recognized as a problem then. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize how, what, etc...: Nobody recognized how urgent the situation was. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize that...: We recognized that the task was not straightforward. ☊ recognize ☊
it is recognized that...: It was recognized that this solution could only be temporary. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize sb/sth to be/have sth: Drugs were not recognized to be a problem then. ☊ recognize ☊
The UK has refused to recognize the new regime. ☊ recognize ☊
be recognized to be/have sth: He is recognized to be their natural leader. ☊ recognize ☊
recommend sb/sth (to sb) (for/as sth): I recommend the book to all my students. ☊ recommend ☊
The report criticizes the government's record on housing. ☊ record ☊
The airline has a good safety record. ☊ record ☊
to break the record (= to achieve a better result than there has ever been before) ☊ record ☊
There was a record number of candidates for the post. ☊ record ☊
I got to work in record time. ☊ record ☊
to play a record ☊ record ☊
a record collection ☊ record ☊
You should keep a record of your expenses. ☊ record ☊
medical/dental records ☊ record ☊
Last summer was the wettest on record. ☊ record ☊
It was the worst flood since records began. ☊ record ☊
The band is back in the US recording their new album. ☊ record ☊
record (sth): Did you remember to record that programme for me? ☊ record ☊
a recorded concert ☊ record ☊
Tell me when the tape starts recording. ☊ record ☊
record sth: Her childhood is recorded in the diaries of those years. ☊ record ☊
record that...: She recorded in her diary that they crossed the Equator on 15 June. ☊ record ☊
a recording of English music for clarinet and orchestra ☊ recording ☊
recover sth: It took her a few minutes to recover consciousness. ☊ recover ☊
to recover your sight ☊ recover ☊
recover yourself: She seemed upset but quickly recovered herself. ☊ recover ☊
recover sth: The police eventually recovered the stolen paintings. ☊ recover ☊
recover sth from sb/sth: Six bodies were recovered from the wreckage. ☊ recover ☊
He is unlikely to ever recover his legal costs. ☊ recover ☊
It can take many years to recover from the death of a loved one. ☊ recover ☊
The economy is at last beginning to recover. ☊ recover ☊
He's still recovering from his operation. ☊ recover ☊
The lights (= traffic lights) changed to red before I could get across. ☊ red ☊
The traffic lights were on red. ☊ red ☊
The report recommends further reductions in air and noise emissions. ☊ reduction ☊
There are reductions for children sharing a room with two adults. ☊ reduction ☊
The star refers to items which are intended for the advanced learner. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
The term 'Arts' usually refers to humanities and social sciences. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
The term 'accent' refers to pronunciation. The term 'dialect' refers to vocabulary and grammar. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
The victims were not referred to by name. ☊ refer to sb/sth (as sth) ☊
Her mother never referred to him again. ☊ refer to sb/sth (as sth) ☊
I promised not to refer to the matter again. ☊ refer to sb/sth (as sth) ☊
We will take up references after the interview. ☊ reference ☊
Keep the list of numbers near the phone for easy reference. ☊ reference ☊
The library contains many popular works of reference (= reference books). ☊ reference ☊
She made no reference to her illness but only to her future plans. ☊ reference ☊
the President's passing reference to (= brief mention of) the end of the war ☊ reference ☊
When the sun's rays hit the earth, a lot of the heat is reflected back into space. ☊ reflect ☊
This material absorbs the sound, and doesn't reflect it. ☊ reflect ☊
His music reflects his interest in African culture. ☊ reflect ☊
Before I decide, I need time to reflect. ☊ reflect ☊
reflect that...: On the way home he reflected that the interview had gone well. ☊ reflect ☊
proposals to reform the social security system ☊ reform ☊
the reform of the educational system ☊ reform ☊
refusal (of sth): the refusal of a request/an invitation/an offer ☊ refusal ☊
a blunt/flat/curt refusal ☊ refusal ☊
refusal to do sth: His refusal to discuss the matter is very annoying. ☊ refusal ☊
Go on, ask her; she can hardly refuse. ☊ refuse ☊
refuse to do sth: He flatly refused to discuss the matter. ☊ refuse ☊
She refused to accept that there was a problem. ☊ refuse ☊
I politely refused their invitation. ☊ refuse ☊
The job offer was simply too good to refuse. ☊ refuse ☊
refuse sth: The bank refused his demand for a full refund. ☊ refuse ☊
The authorities refused permission for the new housing development. ☊ refuse ☊
He refused our request for an interview. ☊ refuse ☊
The judge refused her application for bail. ☊ refuse ☊
refuse sb sth: They refused him a visa. ☊ refuse ☊
She would never refuse her kids anything. ☊ refuse ☊
I have little information as regards her fitness for the post. ☊ as regards sb/sth ☊
regard for sb/sth: to do sth with scant/little/no regard for sb/sth ☊ regard ☊
regard to sb/sth: He was driving without regard to speed limits. ☊ regard ☊
Social services should pay proper regard to the needs of inner-city areas. ☊ regard ☊
Children no longer have proper regard for their parents and teachers. ☊ regard ☊
She has said nothing regarding your request. ☊ regarding ☊
Call me if you have any problems regarding your work. ☊ regarding ☊
regional councils/elections/newspapers ☊ regional ☊
The stock exchange has registered huge losses this week. ☊ register ☊
register sth: to register a birth/marriage/death ☊ register ☊
register (at/for sth): to register at a hotel ☊ register ☊
a parish register (= of births, marriages and deaths) ☊ register ☊
regret sth: If you don't do it now, you'll only regret it. ☊ regret ☊
The decision could be one he lives to regret. ☊ regret ☊
'I've had a wonderful life,' she said, 'I don't regret a thing.' ☊ regret ☊
She regretted the words the moment they were out of her mouth. ☊ regret ☊
regret doing sth: He bitterly regretted ever having mentioned it. ☊ regret ☊
regret what, how, etc...: I deeply regret what I said. ☊ regret ☊
regret that...: I regret that I never got to meet him in person. ☊ regret ☊
regret sth: The airline regrets any inconvenience. ☊ regret ☊
regret that...: I regret that I am unable to accept your kind invitation. ☊ regret ☊
regret to do sth: We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. ☊ regret ☊
it is regretted that...: It is to be regretted that so many young people leave school without qualifications. ☊ regret ☊
She expressed her regret at the decision. ☊ regret ☊
a pang/twinge of regret ☊ regret ☊
I have no regrets about leaving Newcastle (= I do not feel sorry about it). ☊ regret ☊
What is your greatest regret (= the thing that you are most sorry about doing or not doing)? ☊ regret ☊
He gave up teaching in 2009, much to the regret of his students. ☊ regret ☊
Do you want regular or diet cola? ☊ regular ☊
I just want to buy a regular white shirt—nothing fancy. ☊ regular ☊
He's just a regular guy who loves his dog. ☊ regular ☊
Regular or large fries? ☊ regular ☊
She couldn't find any regular employment. ☊ regular ☊
a face with regular features ☊ regular ☊
a regular geometric pattern ☊ regular ☊
He flashed a smile, showing two rows of white, regular teeth. ☊ regular ☊
I couldn't see my regular doctor today. ☊ regular ☊
On Monday he would have to return to his regular duties. ☊ regular ☊
It's important to follow the regular procedure. ☊ regular ☊
Do you take regular exercise? ☊ regular ☊
regular breathing ☊ regular ☊
A light flashed at regular intervals. ☊ regular ☊
regular meetings/visits ☊ regular ☊
She writes a regular column for a national newspaper. ☊ regular ☊
The plants were spaced regularly, about 50 cm apart. ☊ regularly ☊
Under the new regulations spending on office equipment will be strictly controlled. ☊ regulation ☊
The lioness rejected the smallest cub, which died. ☊ reject ☊
When her husband left home she felt rejected and useless. ☊ reject ☊
Her body has already rejected two kidneys. ☊ reject ☊
Imperfect articles are rejected by our quality control. ☊ reject ☊
Please reject the following candidates... ☊ reject ☊
I've been rejected by all the universities I applied to. ☊ reject ☊
to reject an argument/a claim/a decision/an offer/a suggestion ☊ reject ☊
The prime minister rejected any idea of reforming the system. ☊ reject ☊
All our suggestions were rejected out of hand. ☊ reject ☊
relate sth: I found it difficult to relate the two ideas in my mind. ☊ relate ☊
relate sth: She relates her childhood experiences in the first chapters. ☊ relate ☊
relate how, what, etc...: She related how he had run away from home as a boy. ☊ relate ☊
We shall discuss the problem as it relates to our specific case. ☊ relate to sth/sb ☊
Many adults can't relate to children. ☊ relate to sth/sb ☊
a related issue/question ☊ related ☊
Are you related to Margaret? ☊ related ☊
teacher-pupil relations ☊ relation ☊
The fee they are offering bears no relation to the amount of work involved. ☊ relation ☊
Its brain is small in relation to (= compared with) its body. ☊ relation ☊
a relation by marriage ☊ relation ☊
a party for friends and relations ☊ relation ☊
He's called Brady too, but we're no relation (= not related). ☊ relation ☊
Is he any relation to you? ☊ relation ☊
Their affair did not develop into a lasting relationship. ☊ relationship ☊
She's had a series of miserable relationships. ☊ relationship ☊
Are you in a relationship? ☊ relationship ☊
Money problems have put a strain on their relationship. ☊ relationship ☊
relationship (between A and B): the relationship between mental and physical health ☊ relationship ☊
relationship (to sth): This comment bore no relationship to the subject of our conversation. ☊ relationship ☊
People alter their voices in relationship to background noise. ☊ relationship ☊
relationship between A and B: I'm not sure of the exact relationship between them—I think they're cousins. ☊ relationship ☊
the relative merits of the two plans ☊ relative ☊
They now live in relative comfort (= compared with how they lived before). ☊ relative ☊
Given the failure of the previous plan, this turned out to be a relative success. ☊ relative ☊
It's all relative though, isn't it? We never had any money when I was a kid and $500 was a fortune to us. ☊ relative ☊
The ibex is a distant relative of the mountain goat. ☊ relative ☊
Allow your muscles to relax completely. ☊ relax ☊
The dictator refuses to relax his grip on power. ☊ relax ☊
The council has relaxed the ban on dogs in city parks. ☊ relax ☊
He appeared relaxed and confident before the match. ☊ relaxed ☊
She had a very relaxed manner. ☊ relaxed ☊
I'm feeling more relaxed about the future now. ☊ relaxed ☊
a family-run hotel with a relaxed atmosphere ☊ relaxed ☊
I take a fairly relaxed attitude towards what the kids wear to school. ☊ relaxed ☊
Police have released no further details about the accident. ☊ release ☊
to release the clutch/handbrake/switch, etc. ☊ release ☊
She burst into tears, releasing all her pent-up emotions. ☊ release ☊
He refused to release her arm. ☊ release ☊
Intense heat is released in the reaction. ☊ release ☊
release sb/sth from sth: Firefighters took two hours to release the driver from the wreckage. ☊ release ☊
Death released him from his suffering. ☊ release ☊
the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere ☊ release ☊
The new software is planned for release in April. ☊ release ☊
a relevant suggestion/question/point ☊ relevant ☊
Send me all the relevant information. ☊ relevant ☊
relevant to sth/sb: These comments are not directly relevant to this inquiry. ☊ relevant ☊
Her novel is still relevant today. ☊ relevant ☊
There was little comic relief in his speech. ☊ relief ☊
relief from sth: The calm of the countryside came as a welcome relief from the hustle and bustle of city life. ☊ relief ☊
a sense of relief ☊ relief ☊
We all breathed a sigh of relief when he left. ☊ relief ☊
She sighed with relief. ☊ relief ☊
Much to my relief the car was not damaged. ☊ relief ☊
News of their safety came as a great relief. ☊ relief ☊
What a relief! ☊ relief ☊
the relief of suffering ☊ relief ☊
Is there always a conflict between science and religion? ☊ religion ☊
Christianity, Islam and other world religions ☊ religion ☊
religious groups ☊ religious ☊
As babies, we rely entirely on others for food. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
He can't be relied on to tell the truth. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
Train fares are likely to remain unchanged. ☊ remain ☊
It remains true that sport is about competing well, not winning. ☊ remain ☊
Despite threats of strike action, the management remain hopeful that an agreement can be reached. ☊ remain ☊
He will remain (as) manager of the club until the end of his contract. ☊ remain ☊
Very little of the house remained after the fire. ☊ remain ☊
Only about half of the original workforce remains. ☊ remain ☊
It remains to be seen (= it will only be known later) whether you are right. ☊ remain ☊
Questions remain about the president's honesty. ☊ remain ☊
I feel sorry for her, but the fact remains (that) she lied to us. ☊ remain ☊
They remained in Mexico until June. ☊ remain ☊
Any remaining tickets for the concert will be sold on the door. ☊ remaining ☊
She fed the remains of her lunch to the dog. ☊ remains ☊
prehistoric remains ☊ remains ☊
They had discovered human remains. ☊ remains ☊
He made a number of rude remarks about the food. ☊ remark ☊
remark on/upon sth/sb: The judges remarked on the high standard of entries for the competition. ☊ remark ☊
+ speech: 'It's much colder than yesterday,' he remarked casually. ☊ remark ☊
remark that...: Critics remarked that the play was not original. ☊ remark ☊
What is even more remarkable about the whole thing is... ☊ remarkable ☊
remarkable for sth: The area is remarkable for its scenery. ☊ remarkable ☊
remarkable that...: It is remarkable that nobody noticed sooner. ☊ remarkable ☊
Remarkably, nobody was killed. ☊ remarkably ☊
remember to do sth: Remember to call me when you arrive! ☊ remember ☊
remember sth: Did you remember your homework (= to bring it)? ☊ remember ☊
remember (sth): I'm sorry—I can't remember your name. ☊ remember ☊
You were going to help me with this. Remember? ☊ remember ☊
remember how, what, etc...: Can you remember how much money we spent? ☊ remember ☊
remember (that)...: Remember that we're going out tonight. ☊ remember ☊
remember (that)...: Remember (that) you may feel sleepy after taking the pills. ☊ remember ☊
it is remembered that...: It should be remembered that the majority of accidents happen in the home. ☊ remember ☊
remember (sb/sth): This is Carla. Do you remember her? ☊ remember ☊
I don't remember my first day at school. ☊ remember ☊
He still remembered her as the lively teenager he'd known years before. ☊ remember ☊
As far as I can remember, this is the third time we've met. ☊ remember ☊
remember doing sth: Do you remember switching the lights off before we came out? ☊ remember ☊
I vaguely remember hearing him come in. ☊ remember ☊
remember sb/sth doing sth: I can still vividly remember my grandfather teaching me to play cards. ☊ remember ☊
I can't remember his taking a single day off work. ☊ remember ☊
remember (that)...: I remember (that) we used to go and see them most weekends. ☊ remember ☊
You remind me of your father when you say that. ☊ remind sb of sb/sth ☊
That smell reminds me of France. ☊ remind sb of sb/sth ☊
There is still a remote chance that they will find her alive. ☊ remote ☊
I don't have the remotest idea what you're talking about. ☊ remote ☊
the removal of a tumour ☊ removal ☊
Allegations of abuse led to the removal of several children from their families. ☊ removal ☊
events leading to the removal of the president from office ☊ removal ☊
remove sth/sb: Illegally parked vehicles will be removed. ☊ remove ☊
remove sth/sb from sth/sb: He removed his hand from her shoulder. ☊ remove ☊
Three children were removed from the school for persistent bad behaviour. ☊ remove ☊
remove sth: She has had the tumour removed. ☊ remove ☊
It was impossible to remove the stain from the tablecloth. ☊ remove ☊
The elections removed the government from power. ☊ remove ☊
How much rent do you pay for this place? ☊ rent ☊
The landlord has put the rent up again. ☊ rent ☊
a rent book (= used to record payments of rent) ☊ rent ☊
In the long run, it works out more expensive to rent a television than to buy one. ☊ rent ☊
rent sth (out) (to sb): He rents rooms in his house to students. ☊ rent ☊
The land is rented out to other farmers. ☊ rent ☊
She agreed to rent the room to me. ☊ rent ☊
rent sb sth: She agreed to rent me the room. ☊ rent ☊
Shall we rent a movie this evening? ☊ rent ☊
It's almost 15 years old. It isn't worth having it repaired. ☊ repair ☊
It was too late to repair the damage done to their relationship. ☊ repair ☊
The home team did well to repair a bad start. ☊ repair ☊
The house is not in good repair. ☊ in good, bad, etc. repair, in a good, bad, etc. state of repair ☊
The claims are, I repeat, totally unfounded. ☊ repeat ☊
Nor, to repeat, can these changes be avoided. ☊ repeat ☊
repeat sth: I am not, repeat not, travelling in the same car as him! ☊ repeat ☊
repeat sth to sb: I don't want you to repeat a word of this to anyone. ☊ repeat ☊
repeat what...: Can you repeat what I've just said word for word? ☊ repeat ☊
+ speech: 'Are you really sure?' she repeated. ☊ repeat ☊
They are hoping to repeat last year's victory. ☊ repeat ☊
These offers are unlikely to be repeated. ☊ repeat ☊
repeat sth: to repeat a question ☊ repeat ☊
I'm sorry—could you repeat that? ☊ repeat ☊
The opposition have been repeating their calls for the president's resignation. ☊ repeat ☊
The marriage failed despite repeated attempts to save it. ☊ repeated ☊
Teachers will never be replaced by computers in the classroom. ☊ replace ☊
These measures in no way replace the need for regular safety checks. ☊ replace ☊
replace sb/sth: He will be difficult to replace when he leaves. ☊ replace ☊
replace sb/sth with/by sb/sth: It is not a good idea to miss meals and replace them with snacks. ☊ replace ☊
an operation to replace both hips ☊ replace ☊
to replace the handset (= after using the telephone). ☊ replace ☊
reply (to sb/sth) (with sth): to reply to a question/an advertisement ☊ reply ☊
He never replied to any of my letters. ☊ reply ☊
+ speech: 'I won't let you down,' he replied confidently. ☊ reply ☊
reply that...: The senator replied that he was not in a position to comment. ☊ reply ☊
We had over 100 replies to our advertisement. ☊ reply ☊
I asked her what her name was but she made no reply. ☊ reply ☊
a reply-paid envelope (= on which you do not have to put a stamp because it has already been paid for) ☊ reply ☊
Morocco scored four goals without reply to win the game. ☊ reply ☊
You should report for duty at 9.30 a.m. ☊ report ☊
All visitors must report to the reception desk on arrival. ☊ report ☊
report sth (to sb): Have you reported the accident to the police yet? ☊ report ☊
a decrease in the number of reported cases of AIDS ☊ report ☊
report sb (to sb) (for sth/for doing sth): She threatened to report him to the authorities for hunting without a licence. ☊ report ☊
report (on sth): She reports on royal stories for the BBC. ☊ report ☊
report to do sth: She is reported to earn over $10 million a year. ☊ report ☊
report as doing sth: The President is reported as saying that he needs a break. ☊ report ☊
Call me urgently if you have anything to report. ☊ report ☊
report (sb/sth) doing sth: The neighbours reported seeing him leave the building around noon. ☊ report ☊
report sb/sth + adj.: The doctor reported the patient fully recovered. ☊ report ☊
report (that)...: Employers reported that graduates were deficient in writing and problem-solving skills. ☊ report ☊
report what, how, etc...: She failed to report what had occurred. ☊ report ☊
I don't believe these reports of UFO sightings. ☊ report ☊
The committee will publish their report on the health service in a few weeks. ☊ report ☊
a police/medical report ☊ report ☊
Can you give us a progress report? ☊ report ☊
Are these newspaper reports true? ☊ report ☊
a weather report ☊ report ☊
The carvings represent a hunting scene. ☊ represent ☊
The map represents Italy in the 12th century. ☊ represent ☊
Each colour on the chart represents a different department. ☊ represent ☊
The artist uses doves to represent peace. ☊ represent ☊
a project representing all that is good in the community ☊ represent ☊
Those comments do not represent the views of us all. ☊ represent ☊
This contract represents 20% of the company's annual revenue. ☊ represent ☊
He got rid of anyone who represented a challenge to his authority. ☊ represent ☊
The peace plan represents (= is the result of) weeks of negotiation. ☊ represent ☊
The competition attracted over 500 contestants representing 8 different countries. ☊ represent ☊
Local businesses are well represented on the committee (= there are a lot of people from them on the committee). ☊ represent ☊
The opening speech was by Bob Alan representing Amnesty International. ☊ represent ☊
The President was represented at the ceremony by the Vice-President. ☊ represent ☊
The union represents over 200 000 teachers. ☊ represent ☊
The association was formed to represent the interests of women artists. ☊ represent ☊
Ms Dale is representing the defendant (= is his/her lawyer) in the case. ☊ represent ☊
As an MP, it is my duty to represent my constituents. ☊ represent ☊
a representative of the UN ☊ representative ☊
He was the Queen's representative at the ceremony. ☊ representative ☊
Is a questionnaire answered by 500 people truly representative of the population as a whole? ☊ representative ☊
The paper-thin models in magazines are not representative of most women. ☊ representative ☊
The painting is not representative of his work of the period. ☊ representative ☊
It is illegal to reproduce these worksheets without permission from the publisher. ☊ reproduce ☊
The photocopier reproduces colours very well. ☊ reproduce ☊
This material can be reproduced without payment. ☊ reproduce ☊
All illustrations are reproduced by kind permission of the Mercury Gallery. ☊ reproduce ☊
The atmosphere of the novel is successfully reproduced in the movie. ☊ reproduce ☊
Unfortunately, he was never able to reproduce this level of performance in a competition. ☊ reproduce ☊
to damage/ruin sb's reputation ☊ reputation ☊
The weather in England is living up to its reputation (= is exactly as expected). ☊ reputation ☊
She is, by reputation, very difficult to please. ☊ reputation ☊
They made a request for further aid. ☊ request ☊
She left her address with a request that any mail should be sent on to her. ☊ request ☊
Call us now if you'd like to request a record for someone (= ask for it to be played on the radio). ☊ request ☊
You are requested not to smoke in the restaurant. ☊ request ☊
request that...: She requested that no one be told of her decision until the next meeting. ☊ request ☊
She requested that no one should be told of her decision. ☊ request ☊
require sth: These pets require a lot of care and attention. ☊ require ☊
Do you require anything else? (= in a shop/store, for example) ☊ require ☊
require sb/sth to do sth: True marriage requires us to show trust and loyalty. ☊ require ☊
require doing sth: Lentils do not require soaking before cooking. ☊ require ☊
'Hamlet' is required reading (= must be read) for this course. ☊ require ☊
Several students failed to reach the required standard. ☊ require ☊
require sth of sb: What exactly is required of a receptionist (= what are they expected to do)? ☊ require ☊
These goods are surplus to requirements (= more than we need). ☊ requirement ☊
What is the minimum entrance requirement for this course? ☊ requirement ☊
rescue sb/sth from sth/sb: He rescued a child from drowning. ☊ rescue ☊
The house was rescued from demolition. ☊ rescue ☊
You rescued me from an embarrassing situation. ☊ rescue ☊
The bank rescued the company from bankruptcy. ☊ rescue ☊
We had given up hope of rescue. ☊ rescue ☊
A wealthy benefactor came to their rescue with a generous donation. ☊ rescue ☊
a rescue attempt/operation ☊ rescue ☊
a mountain rescue team ☊ rescue ☊
rescue workers/boats/helicopters ☊ rescue ☊
medical/historical/scientific, etc. research ☊ research ☊
Recent research on deaf children has produced some interesting findings about their speech. ☊ research ☊
What have their researches shown? ☊ research ☊
research (into/in/on sth): They're researching into ways of improving people's diet. ☊ research ☊
She's in New York researching her new book (= finding facts and information to put in it). ☊ research ☊
I'll call the restaurant and make a reservation. ☊ reservation ☊
We have a reservation in the name of Grant. ☊ reservation ☊
I have serious reservations about his ability to do the job. ☊ reservation ☊
They support the measures without reservation (= completely). ☊ reservation ☊
reserve sth for sb/sth: I'd like to reserve a table for three for eight o'clock. ☊ reserve ☊
reserve sth: I've reserved a room in the name of Jones. ☊ reserve ☊
reserve sth for sb/sth: These seats are reserved for special guests. ☊ reserve ☊
She said this in the tone of voice she reserved for addressing small children. ☊ reserve ☊
reserve sth: I'd prefer to reserve (my) judgement (= not make a decision) until I know all the facts. ☊ reserve ☊
She found it difficult to make friends because of her natural reserve. ☊ reserve ☊
Jaime always talked to people without reserve. ☊ reserve ☊
a wildlife reserve ☊ reserve ☊
a resident of the United States ☊ resident ☊
The hotel restaurant is open to non-residents. ☊ resident ☊
the town's resident population (= not tourists or visitors) ☊ resident ☊
resist (sth): to resist change ☊ resist ☊
They are determined to resist pressure to change the law. ☊ resist ☊
She steadfastly resisted all attempts to help her. ☊ resist ☊
I believe we should resist calls for tighter controls. ☊ resist ☊
resist doing sth: The bank strongly resisted cutting interest rates. ☊ resist ☊
He tried to pin me down, but I resisted. ☊ resist ☊
resist sth: She was charged with resisting arrest. ☊ resist ☊
resist (sth): I finished the cake. I couldn't resist it. ☊ resist ☊
I found the temptation to miss the class too hard to resist. ☊ resist ☊
Eric couldn't resist a smile when she finally agreed. ☊ resist ☊
resist doing sth: He couldn't resist showing off his new car. ☊ resist ☊
A healthy diet should help your body resist infection. ☊ resist ☊
This new paint is designed to resist heat. ☊ resist ☊
resistance to sb/sth: The demonstrators offered little or no resistance to the police. ☊ resistance ☊
to resolve an issue/a dispute/a conflict/a crisis ☊ resolve ☊
Attempts are being made to resolve the problem of security in schools. ☊ resolve ☊
a popular holiday resort ☊ resort ☊
They felt obliged to resort to violence. ☊ resort to sth ☊
resort doing sth: We may have to resort to using untrained staff. ☊ resort to sth ☊
the exploitation of minerals and other natural resources ☊ resource ☊
We do not have the resources (= money) to update our computer software. ☊ resource ☊
We agreed to pool our resources (= so that everyone gives sth). ☊ resource ☊
Time is your most valuable resource, especially in examinations. ☊ resource ☊
resource books for teachers ☊ resource ☊
A deep mutual respect and understanding developed between them. ☊ respect ☊
He has no respect for her feelings. ☊ respect ☊
They instilled in their children a respect for Welsh tradition and culture. ☊ respect ☊
There was one respect, however, in which they differed. ☊ respect ☊
respect sb/sth for sth: She had always been honest with me, and I respect her for that. ☊ respect ☊
He doesn't respect other people's right to privacy. ☊ respect ☊
I asked him his name, but he didn't respond. ☊ respond ☊
respond (to sb/sth) (with sth): She never responded to my letter. ☊ respond ☊
More than fifty people responded to the advertisement. ☊ respond ☊
+ speech: 'I'm not sure,' she responded. ☊ respond ☊
respond that...: When asked about the company's future, the director responded that he remained optimistic. ☊ respond ☊
How did they respond to the news? ☊ respond ☊
She made no response. ☊ response ☊
I received an encouraging response to my advertisement. ☊ response ☊
I knocked on the door but there was no response. ☊ response ☊
There has been little response to our appeal for funds. ☊ response ☊
We sent out over 1 000 letters but the response rate has been low (= few people replied). ☊ response ☊
responsibility (for doing sth): They have responsibility for ensuring that the rules are enforced. ☊ responsibility ☊
responsibility (to do sth): It is their responsibility to ensure that the rules are enforced. ☊ responsibility ☊
to take/assume overall responsibility for personnel ☊ responsibility ☊
I don't feel ready to take on new responsibilities. ☊ responsibility ☊
I did it on my own responsibility (= without being told to and being willing to take the blame if it had gone wrong). ☊ responsibility ☊
The bank refuses to accept responsibility for the mistake. ☊ responsibility ☊
Nobody has claimed responsibility for the bombing. ☊ responsibility ☊
The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Assembly. ☊ responsible ☊
Who's responsible for this mess? ☊ responsible ☊
He is mentally ill and cannot be held responsible for his actions. ☊ responsible ☊
Cigarette smoking is responsible for about 90% of deaths from lung cancer. ☊ responsible ☊
responsible (for sb/sth): Even where parents no longer live together, they each continue to be responsible for their children. ☊ responsible ☊
rest (from sth): to have/take a rest from all your hard work ☊ rest ☊
Try to get some rest—you have a busy day tomorrow. ☊ rest ☊
There are no matches tomorrow, which is a rest day, but the tournament resumes on Monday. ☊ rest ☊
I'm not doing this job for the rest of my life. ☊ rest ☊
How would you like to spend the rest of the day? ☊ rest ☊
Don't blame Alex. He's human, like the rest of us. ☊ rest ☊
The first question was difficult, but the rest were pretty easy. ☊ rest ☊
Their bikes were resting against the wall. ☊ rest ☊
He won't rest (= will never be satisfied) until he finds her. ☊ rest ☊
The measures are intended to restore public confidence in the economy. ☊ restore ☊
Order was quickly restored after the riots. ☊ restore ☊
Such kindness restores your faith in human nature (= makes you believe most people are kind). ☊ restore ☊
The operation restored his sight (= made him able to see again). ☊ restore ☊
He is now fully restored to health. ☊ restore ☊
We hope to restore the garden to its former glory (= make it as beautiful as it used to be). ☊ restore ☊
Her job is restoring old paintings. ☊ restore ☊
The house has been lovingly restored to the way it looked in 1900 when it was built. ☊ restore ☊
We restrict the number of students per class to 10. ☊ restrict ☊
Having small children tends to restrict your freedom. ☊ restrict ☊
Access to the club is restricted to members only. ☊ restrict ☊
a restricted space ☊ restricted ☊
to allow children only restricted access to the Internet ☊ restricted ☊
a restricted area (= controlled by laws about speed or parking) ☊ restricted ☊
The tournament is restricted to players under the age of 23. ☊ restricted ☊
There are no restrictions on the amount of money you can withdraw. ☊ restriction ☊
The project is beginning to show results. ☊ result ☊
They will announce the result of the vote tonight. ☊ result ☊
The end result (= the final one) of her hard work was a place at medical school. ☊ result ☊
result sb/sth doing sth: These policies resulted in many elderly people suffering hardship. ☊ result in sth ☊
This information is no longer retained within the computer's main memory. ☊ retain ☊
She has a good memory and finds it easy to retain facts. ☊ retain ☊
retire (from sth): She was forced to retire early from teaching because of ill health. ☊ retire ☊
retire as sth: He has no plans to retire as editor of the magazine. ☊ retire ☊
Susan is going to take early retirement (= retire before the usual age). ☊ retirement ☊
to provide for retirement ☊ retirement ☊
Up to a third of one's life is now being spent in retirement. ☊ retirement ☊
The doctor may allow her to return to work next week. ☊ return ☊
The following day the pain returned. ☊ return ☊
I must return some books to the library. ☊ return ☊
The court ordered him to return the children to their mother. ☊ return ☊
Completed questionnaires should be returned to this address. ☊ return ☊
I waited a long time for him to return. ☊ return ☊
They appealed for a return to work (= after a strike). ☊ return ☊
We would appreciate the prompt return of books to the library. ☊ return ☊
The judge ordered the return of the child to his mother. ☊ return ☊
Write your return address (= the address that a reply should be sent to) on the back of the envelope. ☊ return ☊
Can I buy you lunch in return for your help? ☊ in return (for sth) ☊
I asked her opinion, but she just asked me a question in return. ☊ in return (for sth) ☊
The doctors did not reveal the truth to him. ☊ reveal ☊
Her expression revealed nothing. ☊ reveal ☊
reveal how, what, etc...: Officers could not reveal how he died. ☊ reveal ☊
reveal sb/sth to be/have sth: Salted peanuts were recently revealed to be the nation's favourite snack. ☊ reveal ☊
The door opened to reveal a cosy little room. ☊ reveal ☊
X-rays revealed a fracture. ☊ reveal ☊
She reversed into a parking space. ☊ reverse ☊
She used to work for me, but our situations are now reversed. ☊ reverse ☊
It is sometimes possible to arrest or reverse the disease. ☊ reverse ☊
The coin has the queen's head stamped on the reverse. ☊ reverse ☊
It wasn't easy to persuade her to come—quite the reverse. ☊ reverse ☊
The secret number is my phone number in reverse. ☊ in reverse ☊
The terms of the contract are under review. ☊ review ☊
good/bad/mixed/rave reviews in the national press ☊ review ☊
Staff performance is reviewed annually. ☊ review ☊
We will be reviewing all the topics covered this semester. ☊ review ☊
a revised edition of a textbook ☊ revise ☊
I'll prepare a revised estimate for you. ☊ revise ☊
I spent the weekend revising for my exam. ☊ revise ☊
I can't come out tonight. I have to revise. ☊ revise ☊
revise sth: I'm revising Geography today. ☊ revise ☊
He made some minor revisions to the report before printing it out. ☊ revision ☊
a system in need of revision ☊ revision ☊
Their educational policies are due for revision. ☊ revision ☊
a revision class/course/timetable ☊ revision ☊
a socialist revolution ☊ revolution ☊
a cultural/social/scientific, etc. revolution ☊ revolution ☊
revolution in sth: A revolution in information technology is taking place. ☊ revolution ☊
reward (for sth/for doing sth): a reward for good behaviour ☊ reward ☊
Winning the match was just reward for the effort the team had made. ☊ reward ☊
The company is now reaping the rewards of their investments. ☊ reward ☊
A £100 reward has been offered for the return of the necklace. ☊ reward ☊
reward sb for sth: She was rewarded for her efforts with a cash bonus. ☊ reward ☊
reward sb for doing sth: He rewarded us handsomely (= with a lot of money) for helping him. ☊ reward ☊
reward sb with sth: She started singing to the baby and was rewarded with a smile. ☊ reward ☊
He can't seem to play in rhythm. ☊ rhythm ☊
the rhythm of her breathing ☊ rhythm ☊
a dancer with a natural sense of rhythm (= the ability to move in time to a fixed beat) ☊ rhythm ☊
brown rice (= without its outer covering removed) ☊ rice ☊
a rich creamy sauce ☊ rich ☊
The area is rich in wildlife. ☊ rich ☊
His novels are a rich source of material for the movie industry. ☊ rich ☊
the region's rich history and culture ☊ rich ☊
She leads a rich and varied life. ☊ rich ☊
Nobody gets rich from writing nowadays. ☊ rich ☊
to be filthy/stinking (= extremely) rich ☊ rich ☊
Try and get rid of your visitors before I get there. ☊ get rid of sb/sth ☊
I can't get rid of this headache. ☊ get rid of sb/sth ☊
We got rid of all the old furniture. ☊ get rid of sb/sth ☊
ride sth (+ adv./prep.): The boys were riding their bikes around the streets. ☊ ride ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The ground there is too rough to ride over. ☊ ride ☊
I learnt to ride as a child. ☊ ride ☊
a train ride through beautiful countryside ☊ ride ☊
Steve gave me a ride on his motorbike. ☊ ride ☊
We went for a ride on our bikes. ☊ ride ☊
a smooth/comfortable/bumpy, etc. ride ☊ ride ☊
The new legislation faces a bumpy ride (= will meet with opposition and difficulties). ☊ ride ☊
horses and their riders ☊ rider ☊
Don't be ridiculous! You can't pay £50 for a T-shirt! ☊ ridiculous ☊
It was ridiculous that this should be so difficult to say. ☊ ridiculous ☊
They ate and drank a ridiculous amount. ☊ ridiculous ☊
I'm taking riding lessons. ☊ riding ☊
I don't feel quite right today (= I feel ill/sick). ☊ right ☊
That sausage doesn't smell right. ☊ right ☊
Things aren't right between her parents. ☊ right ☊
He's not quite right in the head (= not mentally normal). ☊ right ☊
Did you get the answer right? ☊ right ☊
'What's the right time?' '10.37.' ☊ right ☊
'David, isn't it?' 'Yes, that's right.' ☊ right ☊
It was Monday you went to see Angie, right? ☊ right ☊
Let me get this right (= understand correctly) —you want us to do an extra ten hours' work for no extra pay? ☊ right ☊
Have you got the right money (= the exact amount) for the bus fare? ☊ right ☊
Is this the right way to the beach? ☊ right ☊
You're not holding it the right way up. ☊ right ☊
He's the right man for the job. ☊ right ☊
I'm glad you split up. She wasn't right for you. ☊ right ☊
I was waiting for the right moment to ask him. ☊ right ☊
She knows all the right people (= important people, for example those who can help her career). ☊ right ☊
His success was down to being in the right place at the right time (= being able to take opportunities when they came). ☊ right ☊
right (about sth): She was right about Tom having no money. ☊ right ☊
'It's not easy.' 'Yeah, you're right.' ☊ right ☊
right (in doing sth): Am I right in thinking we've met before? ☊ right ☊
Nothing's going right for me today. ☊ right ☊
The car spun right off the track. ☊ right ☊
I'm right out of ideas. ☊ right ☊
She kept right on swimming until she reached the other side. ☊ right ☊
I'm right behind you on this one (= I am supporting you). ☊ right ☊
He's not in the office right now. ☊ right now ☊
Take the first street on the right. ☊ right ☊
all rights reserved (= protected or kept for the owners of the book, film/movie, etc.) ☊ right ☊
right (to do sth): You have no right to stop me from going in there. ☊ right ☊
What gives you the right to do that? ☊ right ☊
You're quite within your rights to ask for your money back. ☊ right ☊
There is no right of appeal against the decision. ☊ right ☊
They had fought hard for equal rights. ☊ right ☊
She doesn't understand the difference between right and wrong. ☊ right ☊
You did right to tell me about it. ☊ right ☊
They both had some right on their side. ☊ right ☊
He wouldn't apologize. He knew he was in the right (= had justice on his side). ☊ right ☊
It was difficult to establish the rights and wrongs (= the true facts) of the matter. ☊ right ☊
Rightly or wrongly, many older people are afraid of violence in the streets. ☊ rightly ☊
I can't rightly say what happened. ☊ rightly ☊
I don't rightly know where he's gone. ☊ rightly ☊
If I remember rightly, there's a train at six o'clock. ☊ rightly ☊
a key ring ☊ ring ☊
A diamond glittered on her ring finger (= the finger next to the little finger, especially on the left hand). ☊ ring ☊
The church bells rang. ☊ ring ☊
ring for sb/sth: Just ring for the nurse (= attract the nurse's attention by ringing a bell) if you need her. ☊ ring ☊
ring sb/sth: When is the best time to ring New York? ☊ ring ☊
ring for sth: Could you ring for a cab? ☊ ring ☊
Will you answer the telephone if it rings? ☊ ring ☊
He isn't here now—could you ring back later? ☊ ring back, ring sb back ☊
I'll ask Simon to ring you back when he gets in. ☊ ring back, ring sb back ☊
I'll give you a ring tomorrow. ☊ give sb a ring ☊
rise in sth: There has been a sharp rise in the number of people out of work. ☊ rise ☊
He criticized the huge pay rises awarded to industry bosses. ☊ rise ☊
He called on the people to rise up against the invaders. ☊ rise ☊
rising fuel bills ☊ rise ☊
Air pollution has risen above an acceptable level. ☊ rise ☊
He was accustomed to rising (= getting out of bed) early. ☊ rise ☊
They rose from the table. ☊ rise ☊
Smoke was rising from the chimney. ☊ rise ☊
risk (to sb/sth): The chemicals pose little risk (= are not dangerous) to human health. ☊ risk ☊
a calculated risk (= one that you think is small compared with the possible benefits) ☊ risk ☊
We could probably trust her with the information but it's just not worth the risk. ☊ risk ☊
The group was considered to be a risk to national security. ☊ risk ☊
a major health/fire risk ☊ risk ☊
As with all diseases, certain groups will be more at risk than others. ☊ at risk (from/of sth) ☊
We don't want to run the risk of losing their business. ☊ run the risk (of sth/of doing sth), run risks ☊
That's a risk I'm not prepared to take. ☊ take a risk, take risks ☊
You have no right to take risks with other people's lives. ☊ take a risk, take risks ☊
She was risking her own and her children's health. ☊ risk ☊
He risked all his money on a game of cards. ☊ risk ☊
They were willing to risk everything for their liberty. ☊ risk ☊
risk sth: There was no choice. If they stayed there, they risked death. ☊ risk ☊
risk (sb/sth) doing sth: They knew they risked being arrested. ☊ risk ☊
It was a difficult decision but we decided to risk it. ☊ risk ☊
risk doing sth: We've been advised not to risk travelling in these conditions. ☊ risk ☊
This latest design has no rivals (= it is easily the best design available). ☊ rival ☊
fighting between rival groups ☊ rival ☊
Golf cannot rival football for excitement. ☊ rival ☊
They have a house on the river (= beside it). ☊ river ☊
a main/major/minor road ☊ road ☊
They live just along/up/down the road (= further on the same road). ☊ road ☊
It takes about five hours by road (= driving). ☊ road ☊
It would be better to transport the goods by rail rather than by road. ☊ road ☊
A last-minute goal robbed the team of victory. ☊ rob sb/sth of sth ☊
You can't trust them. They'll rob you blind as soon as your back is turned. ☊ rob sb blind ☊
They drilled through several layers of rock to reach the oil. ☊ rock ☊
They clambered over the rocks at the foot of the cliff. ☊ rock ☊
the role of the teacher in the classroom ☊ role ☊
She refused to take on the traditional woman's role. ☊ role ☊
In many marriages there has been a complete role reversal (= change of roles) with the man staying at home and the woman going out to work. ☊ role ☊
The media play a major role in influencing people's opinions. ☊ role ☊
a chicken/cheese, etc. roll (= filled with chicken/cheese, etc.) ☊ roll ☊
The hedgehog rolled up into a ball. ☊ roll ☊
The traffic rolled slowly forwards. ☊ roll ☊
roll sth (+ adv./prep.): He rolled the trolley across the room. ☊ roll ☊
(+ adv./prep.): a dog rolling in the mud ☊ roll ☊
roll sth (+ adv./prep.): She rolled her eyes upwards (= to show surprise or disapproval). ☊ roll ☊
roll over (onto sth): She rolled over to let the sun brown her back. ☊ roll ☊
to roll a dice/die (= in a game) ☊ roll ☊
I'm not interested in a romantic relationship. ☊ romantic ☊
Why don't you ever give me flowers? I wish you'd be more romantic. ☊ romantic ☊
romantic mountain scenery ☊ romantic ☊
romantic images of deserted beaches ☊ romantic ☊
When I was younger, I had romantic ideas of becoming a writer. ☊ romantic ☊
The corner of the classroom was damp where the roof had leaked. ☊ roof ☊
The roof of the car was not damaged in the accident. ☊ roof ☊
room (for sb/sth): Is there enough room for me in the car? ☊ room ☊
There's room for one more at the table. ☊ room ☊
Do you have room for a computer on your desk? ☊ room ☊
Yes, there's plenty of room. ☊ room ☊
How can we make room for all the furniture? ☊ room ☊
I'll move the table—it takes up too much room. ☊ room ☊
room (to do sth): Make sure you have plenty of room to sit comfortably. ☊ room ☊
a double/single room ☊ room ☊
I'd like to book a room with a view of the lake. ☊ room ☊
She lets out rooms to students. ☊ room ☊
a three-roomed/three-room apartment ☊ room ☊
He walked out of the room and slammed the door. ☊ room ☊
They were in the next room and we could hear every word they said. ☊ room ☊
a dining/living/sitting room ☊ room ☊
They had to sit in the waiting room for an hour. ☊ room ☊
I think Simon is in his room (= bedroom). ☊ room ☊
I don't want to watch television. I'll be in the other room (= a different room). ☊ room ☊
Money, or love of money, is said to be the root of all evil. ☊ root ☊
Tree roots can cause damage to buildings. ☊ root ☊
rough wooden tables ☊ rough ☊
a rough track ☊ rough ☊
rough paper for making notes on ☊ rough ☊
He's had a really rough time recently (= he's had a lot of problems). ☊ rough ☊
We'll get someone in to do the rough work (= the hard physical work). ☊ rough ☊
It was too rough to sail that night. ☊ rough ☊
We had a rough passage across to the island. ☊ rough ☊
This watch is not designed for rough treatment. ☊ rough ☊
They complained of rough handling by the guards. ☊ rough ☊
rough kids ☊ rough ☊
Don't try any rough stuff with me! ☊ rough ☊
the roughest neighbourhood in the city ☊ rough ☊
a rough calculation/estimate of the cost ☊ rough ☊
There were about 20 people there, at a rough guess. ☊ rough ☊
a rough draft of a speech ☊ rough ☊
a rough sketch ☊ rough ☊
rough ground ☊ rough ☊
The skin on her hands was hard and rough. ☊ rough ☊
Trim rough edges with a sharp knife. ☊ rough ☊
Sales are up by roughly 10%. ☊ roughly ☊
Roughly speaking, we receive about fifty letters a week on the subject. ☊ roughly ☊
He pushed her roughly out of the way. ☊ roughly ☊
'What do you want?' she demanded roughly. ☊ roughly ☊
These glasses suit people with round faces. ☊ round ☊
The fruit are small and round. ☊ round ☊
Rugby isn't played with a round ball. ☊ round ☊
She had a small mouth and round pink cheeks. ☊ round ☊
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 ☊
They've built a high fence all round to keep intruders out. ☊ round ☊
People stood round waiting for something to happen. ☊ round ☊
They've moved all the furniture round. ☊ round ☊
He went round interviewing people about local traditions. ☊ round ☊
We're leaving round about ten. ☊ round about ☊
A new roof will cost round about £3 000. ☊ round about ☊
They were all sitting round the table. ☊ round ☊
She looked all round the room. ☊ round ☊
There are no decent schools round here. ☊ round here ☊
an escape route ☊ route ☊
The house is not on a bus route. ☊ route ☊
a cycle route (= a path that is only for cyclists ) ☊ route ☊
There are a number of routes to qualifying as a social worker. ☊ route ☊
We are trying to get the baby into a routine for feeding and sleeping. ☊ routine ☊
Make exercise a part of your daily routine. ☊ routine ☊
She needed a break from routine. ☊ routine ☊
routine enquiries/questions/tests ☊ routine ☊
The fault was discovered during a routine check. ☊ routine ☊
This type of work rapidly becomes routine. ☊ routine ☊
We sat in a row at the back of the room. ☊ row ☊
the royal family ☊ royal ☊
the royal household ☊ royal ☊
by royal appointment (= a sign used by companies that supply goods to the royal family) ☊ royal ☊
She rubbed her hair dry quickly with a towel. ☊ rub ☊
In some cultures, people traditionally greet each other by rubbing noses. ☊ rub ☊
rub on/against sth: The wheel is rubbing on the mudguard. ☊ rub ☊
rub sth (+ adj.): The horse's neck was rubbed raw (= until the skin came off) where the rope had been. ☊ rub ☊
The streets were littered with rubbish. ☊ rubbish ☊
I thought the play was rubbish! ☊ rubbish ☊
Do we have to listen to this rubbish music? ☊ rubbish ☊
They said I was a rubbish boss. ☊ rubbish ☊
Rubbish! You're not fat. ☊ rubbish ☊
It's not rubbish—it's true! ☊ rubbish ☊
a rude comment ☊ rude ☊
rude (to sb) (about sb/sth): The man was downright rude to us. ☊ rude ☊
Why are you so rude to your mother? ☊ rude ☊
She was very rude about my driving. ☊ rude ☊
rude (to do sth): It's rude to speak when you're eating. ☊ rude ☊
How rude of me not to offer you something to drink! ☊ rude ☊
There's no need to be rude! ☊ rude ☊
I don't wish to be rude, but I have another appointment in five minutes. ☊ rude ☊
They brushed rudely past us. ☊ rudely ☊
'What do you want?' she asked rudely. ☊ rudely ☊
He waved her rudely away. ☊ rudely ☊
The bad weather ruined our trip. ☊ ruin ☊
That one mistake ruined his chances of getting the job. ☊ ruin ☊
My new shoes got ruined in the mud. ☊ ruin ☊
The crops were ruined by the late frost. ☊ ruin ☊
If she loses the court case it will ruin her. ☊ ruin ☊
The country was ruined by the war. ☊ ruin ☊
A large number of churches fell into ruin after the revolution. ☊ ruin ☊
The house had been left to go to ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
The terrorist attack had left the city in a state of ruin ☊ ruin ☊
The divorce ultimately led to his ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
The bank stepped in to save the company from financial ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
The war brought the country to the brink of ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
The old mill is now little more than a ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
a ruined castle ☊ ruined ☊
majority rule (= government by the political party that most people have voted for) ☊ rule ☊
There are no hard and fast rules for planning healthy meals. ☊ rule ☊
The first rule is to make eye contact with your interviewer. ☊ rule ☊
It's against all rules and regulations. ☊ rule ☊
to break a rule (= not follow it) ☊ rule ☊
This explains the rules under which the library operates. ☊ rule ☊
Without unwritten rules civilized life would be impossible. ☊ rule ☊
She laid down strict rules for her tenants including prompt payment of rent. ☊ rule ☊
We live in a society where we are ruled by the clock. ☊ rule ☊
Police have not ruled out the possibility that the man was murdered. ☊ rule sb/sth out ☊
rumour (that...): I heard a rumour that they are getting married. ☊ rumour ☊
I thought she was leaving the company, but perhaps it may be just a rumour. ☊ rumour ☊
run for sb/sth: to run for president ☊ run ☊
The river ran dry (= stopped flowing) during the drought. ☊ run ☊
Water was running all over the bathroom floor. ☊ run ☊
The smoke makes my eyes run. ☊ run ☊
The murderer was given three life sentences, to run concurrently. ☊ run ☊
The old tramlines are still there but now no trams run on them. ☊ run ☊
All the trains are running late (= are leaving later than planned). ☊ run ☊
run sth: Could you run the engine for a moment? ☊ run ☊
to run a hotel/store/language school ☊ run ☊
He has no idea how to run a business. ☊ run ☊
Stop trying to run my life (= organize it) for me. ☊ run ☊
The shareholders want more say in how the company is run. ☊ run ☊
a badly run company ☊ run ☊
run sth: to run the marathon ☊ run ☊
Holmes ran a fine race to take the gold medal. ☊ run ☊
They turned and ran when they saw us coming. ☊ run ☊
The dogs ran off as soon as we appeared. ☊ run ☊
She used to run when she was at college. ☊ run ☊
Time is running out for the trapped miners. ☊ run out ☊
He ran away from home at the age of thirteen. ☊ run away (from sb/...) ☊
Looking at all the accusing faces, she felt a sudden urge to run away. ☊ run away (from sb/...) ☊
We ran out of fuel. ☊ run out (of sth) ☊
Could I have a cigarette? I seem to have run out. ☊ run out (of sth) ☊
I decided to make a run for it (= to escape by running). ☊ run ☊
a long-distance/cross-country/marathon, etc. runner ☊ runner ☊
the day-to-day running of a business ☊ running ☊
rural areas ☊ rural ☊
a rural economy ☊ rural ☊
rural America ☊ rural ☊
a rural way of life ☊ rural ☊
rush into sth/into doing sth: We don't want to rush into having a baby. ☊ rush ☊
rush sb: Don't rush me. I need time to think about it. ☊ rush ☊
rush sb into sth/into doing sth: I'm not going to be rushed into anything. ☊ rush ☊
We've got plenty of time; there's no need to rush. ☊ rush ☊
The children rushed out of school. ☊ rush ☊
My college years seemed to rush past. ☊ rush ☊
I can't stop—I'm in a rush. ☊ rush ☊
'I'll let you have the book back tomorrow.' 'There's no rush.' ☊ rush ☊
I'm not in any rush to get back to work. ☊ rush ☊
a rush job (= one that has been done quickly) ☊ rush ☊
Shoppers made a rush for the exits. ☊ rush ☊
They listened to the rush of the sea below. ☊ rush ☊
The door blew open, letting in a rush of cold air. ☊ rush ☊
They got through a sack of potatoes. ☊ sack ☊
two sacks of groceries ☊ sack ☊
She was sacked for refusing to work on Sundays. ☊ sack ☊
It's a sad reflection on life that it takes danger and suffering to bring people closer together. ☊ sad ☊
The divorce left him sadder and wiser (= having learned from the unpleasant experience). ☊ sad ☊
sad (to do sth): It was sad to see them go. ☊ sad ☊
We had some sad news yesterday. ☊ sad ☊
He's a sad case—his wife died last year and he can't seem to manage without her. ☊ sad ☊
It will be a sad day for all of us if the theatre is forced to close. ☊ sad ☊
Sadly, after eight years of marriage they had grown apart. ☊ sadly ☊
They had hoped to win and were sadly disappointed. ☊ sadly ☊
If you think I'm going to help you again, you're sadly (= completely) mistaken. ☊ sadly ☊
It is with great sadness that we report the death of James Banks yesterday. ☊ sadness ☊
a safe investment ☊ safe ☊
It would be safer to take more money with you in case of emergency. ☊ safe ☊
We all want to live in safer cities. ☊ safe ☊
Keep your passport in a safe place. ☊ safe ☊
We were glad she let us know she was safe. ☊ safe ☊
They turned up safe and sound. ☊ safe ☊
A reward was offered for the animal's safe return. ☊ safe ☊
a safe and effective remedy for coughs and colds ☊ safe ☊
The street is not safe for children to play in. ☊ safe ☊
We watched the explosion from a safe distance. ☊ safe ☊
Builders were called in to make the building safe. ☊ safe ☊
She didn't feel safe on her own. ☊ safe ☊
safe (from sb/sth): They aimed to make the country safe from terrorist attacks. ☊ safe ☊
Your secret is safe with me (= I will not tell anyone else). ☊ safe ☊
Here's your passport. Now keep it safe. ☊ safe ☊
Nobody is safe from suspicion at the moment. ☊ safe ☊
We have been assured that our jobs are safe (= we are not in danger of losing them). ☊ safe ☊
The money is safely locked in a drawer. ☊ safely ☊
a place where children can play in safety ☊ safety ☊
The airline has an excellent safety record. ☊ safety ☊
They reached safety seconds before the building was engulfed in flames. ☊ safety ☊
The dinghy sailed smoothly across the lake. ☊ sail ☊
We spent the weekend sailing off the south coast. ☊ sail ☊
The vessel can be propelled by oars or sail (= sails). ☊ sail ☊
All main courses come with salad or vegetables. ☊ salad ☊
Is cold meat and salad OK for lunch? ☊ salad ☊
a side salad (= a small bowl of salad served with the main course of a meal) ☊ salad ☊
potato salad ☊ salad ☊
He gets a basic salary plus commission. ☊ salary ☊
I haven't made a sale all week. ☊ sale ☊
She gets 10% commission on each sale. ☊ sale ☊
a sales drive/campaign (= a special effort to sell more) ☊ sale ☊
Tickets are on sale from the booking office. ☊ on sale ☊
I'm sorry, it's not for sale. ☊ for sale ☊
They've put their house up for sale. ☊ for sale ☊
a pinch of salt (= a small amount of it) ☊ salt ☊
salty sea air ☊ salty ☊
Our children go to the same school as theirs. ☊ same ☊
She's still the same fun-loving person that I knew at college. ☊ same ☊
This one works in exactly the same way as the other. ☊ same ☊
I resigned last Friday and left that same day. ☊ same ☊
'I'll have coffee.' 'Same for me, please (= I will have one too).' ☊ same ☊
There are several brands and they're not all the same. ☊ same ☊
He's not very reliable, but I like him just the same. ☊ all/just the same ☊
'Will you stay for lunch?' 'No, but thanks all the same.' ☊ all/just the same ☊
He gave me five dollars, same as usual. ☊ same ☊
The interviews were given to a random sample of students. ☊ sample ☊
The survey covers a representative sample of schools. ☊ sample ☊
Concrete is a mixture of sand and cement. ☊ sand ☊
The children were playing in the sand (= for example, in a sandpit ). ☊ sand ☊
children playing on the sand ☊ sand ☊
to gain/get/derive satisfaction from sth ☊ satisfaction ☊
She didn't want to give him the satisfaction of seeing her cry. ☊ satisfaction ☊
He was enjoying all the satisfactions of being a parent. ☊ satisfaction ☊
satisfied with sb/sth: She's never satisfied with what she's got. ☊ satisfied ☊
I'm satisfied that they are telling the truth. ☊ satisfied ☊
Nothing satisfies him—he's always complaining. ☊ satisfy ☊
The proposed plan will not satisfy everyone. ☊ satisfy ☊
The food wasn't enough to satisfy his hunger. ☊ satisfy ☊
to satisfy sb's curiosity ☊ satisfy ☊
The education system must satisfy the needs of all children. ☊ satisfy ☊
We cannot satisfy demand for the product. ☊ satisfy ☊
She failed to satisfy all the requirements for entry to the college. ☊ satisfy ☊
satisfy sb: Her explanation did not satisfy the teacher. ☊ satisfy ☊
satisfy sb of sth: People need to be satisfied of the need for a new system. ☊ satisfy ☊
satisfy sb/yourself (that)...: Once I had satisfied myself (that) it was the right decision, we went ahead. ☊ satisfy ☊
a satisfying meal ☊ satisfying ☊
a satisfying experience ☊ satisfying ☊
It's satisfying to play a game really well. ☊ satisfying ☊
ice cream with a hot fudge sauce ☊ sauce ☊
save sb from doing sth: The prize money saved her from having to find a job. ☊ save ☊
save sb sth: Thanks for sending that letter for me—it saved me a trip. ☊ save ☊
save sb doing sth: If you phone for an appointment, it'll save you waiting. ☊ save ☊
save sth: We'll take a cab to save time. ☊ save ☊
save sth on sth: The government is trying to save £1 million on defence. ☊ save ☊
save sb sth (on sth): If we go this way it will save us two hours on the trip. ☊ save ☊
save sth (for sth/sb): He's saving his strength for the last part of the race. ☊ save ☊
We'll eat some now and save some for tomorrow. ☊ save ☊
Save some food for me. ☊ save ☊
save sb sth: Save me some food. ☊ save ☊
I'm not very good at saving. ☊ save ☊
save (up) (for sth): I'm saving for a new bike. ☊ save ☊
save sth (up) (for sth): You should save a little each week. ☊ save ☊
I've saved almost £100 so far. ☊ save ☊
Doctors were unable to save her. ☊ save ☊
He's trying to save their marriage. ☊ save ☊
She needs to win the next two games to save the match. ☊ save ☊
save sb/sth from doing sth: She saved a little girl from falling into the water. ☊ save ☊
Buy three and make a saving of 55p. ☊ saving ☊
With the new boiler you can make big savings on fuel bills. ☊ saving ☊
I opened a savings account at my local bank. ☊ saving ☊
+ speech: The notice said 'Keep Out'. ☊ say ☊
say sth: The clock said three o'clock. ☊ say ☊
say (that)...: The instructions say (that) we should leave it to set for four hours. ☊ say ☊
say where, why, etc...: The book doesn't say where he was born. ☊ say ☊
That says it all really, doesn't it? (= it shows clearly what is true) ☊ say ☊
say sth/sb: You could learn the basics in, let's say, three months. ☊ say ☊
say sth: Say what you like (= although you disagree) about her, she's a fine singer. ☊ say ☊
I'll say this for them, they're a very efficient company. ☊ say ☊
say (that)...: I can't say I blame her for resigning (= I think she was right). ☊ say ☊
I say (= suggest) we go without them. ☊ say ☊
I wouldn't say they were rich (= in my opinion they are not rich). ☊ say ☊
That's not to say it's a bad movie (= it is good but it is not without faults). ☊ say ☊
say (what, how, etc...): It's hard to say what caused the accident. ☊ say ☊
'When will it be finished?' 'I couldn't say (= I don't know).' ☊ say ☊
Try to say that line with more conviction. ☊ say ☊
I didn't believe a word she said. ☊ say ☊
He knew that if he wasn't back by midnight, his parents would have something to say about it (= be angry). ☊ say ☊
say sth to sb: She said nothing to me about it. ☊ say ☊
say to sb/yourself + speech: I said to myself (= thought), 'That can't be right!' ☊ say ☊
it is said that...: It is said that she lived to be over 100. ☊ say ☊
say (what, how, etc...): She finds it hard to say what she feels. ☊ say ☊
'That's impossible!' 'So you say (= but I think you may be wrong).' ☊ say ☊
'Why can't I go out now?' 'Because I say so.' ☊ say ☊
'What do you want it for?' 'I'd rather not say.' ☊ say ☊
sb/sth is said to be/have sth: He is said to have been a brilliant scholar. ☊ say ☊
If you don't invest in this, you're saying no to a potential fortune. ☊ say no (to sth) ☊
Both plans are drawn to the same scale. ☊ scale ☊
bathroom/kitchen/weighing scales ☊ scale ☊
the social scale ☊ scale ☊
They entertain on a large scale (= they hold expensive parties with a lot of guests). ☊ scale ☊
On a global scale, 77% of energy is created from fossil fuels. ☊ scale ☊
scale of sth: It was impossible to comprehend the full scale of the disaster. ☊ scale ☊
It was not until morning that the sheer scale of the damage could be seen (= how great it was). ☊ scale ☊
They managed to scare the bears away. ☊ scare sb away/off ☊
a bomb/health scare ☊ scare ☊
a scare story (= a news report that spreads more anxiety or fear about sth than is necessary) ☊ scare ☊
scare tactics (= ways of persuading people to do sth by frightening them) ☊ scare ☊
You gave me a scare! ☊ scare ☊
an exhibition of Parisian street scenes ☊ scene ☊
a delightful rural scene ☊ scene ☊
They went abroad for a change of scene (= to see and experience new surroundings). ☊ scene ☊
The movie opens with a scene in a New York apartment. ☊ scene ☊
Firefighters were on the scene immediately. ☊ scene ☊
Italy was the scene of many demonstrations at that time. ☊ scene ☊
I have a hectic schedule for the next few days. ☊ schedule ☊
We're working to a tight schedule (= we have a lot of things to do in a short time). ☊ schedule ☊
Filming began on schedule (= at the planned time). ☊ schedule ☊
The new bridge has been finished two years ahead of schedule. ☊ schedule ☊
The tunnel project has already fallen behind schedule. ☊ schedule ☊
Chinese will be on the school schedule from next year. ☊ schedule ☊
schedule sth (for sth): The meeting is scheduled for Friday afternoon. ☊ schedule ☊
One of the scheduled events is a talk on alternative medicine. ☊ schedule ☊
We'll be stopping here for longer than scheduled. ☊ schedule ☊
schedule sb/sth to do sth: I'm scheduled to arrive in LA at 5 o'clock. ☊ schedule ☊
scheme (for doing sth): a local scheme for recycling newspapers ☊ scheme ☊
scheme (to do sth): to introduce/operate a scheme to improve links between schools and industry ☊ scheme ☊
an elaborate scheme to avoid taxes ☊ scheme ☊
Where did you go to school? ☊ school ☊
the business/medical/law school ☊ school ☊
the School of Dentistry ☊ school ☊
My brother and I went to the same school. ☊ school ☊
Which school do they attend? ☊ school ☊
I'm going to the school today to talk to Kim's teacher. ☊ school ☊
We need more money for roads, hospitals and schools. ☊ school ☊
school buildings ☊ school ☊
to start/quit school ☊ school ☊
Where did you go to school? ☊ school ☊
All my kids are still at school. ☊ school ☊
All my kids are still in school. ☊ school ☊
to teach school (= teach in a school) ☊ school ☊
The transition from school to work can be difficult. ☊ school ☊
Shall I meet you after school today? ☊ school ☊
The kids are at/in school until 3.30. ☊ school ☊
after-school activities ☊ school ☊
new developments in science and technology ☊ science ☊
the advance of modern science ☊ science ☊
the laws of science ☊ science ☊
science students/teachers/courses ☊ science ☊
to study one of the sciences ☊ science ☊
a scientific discovery ☊ scientific ☊
scientific knowledge ☊ scientific ☊
sites of scientific interest ☊ scientific ☊
a research scientist ☊ scientist ☊
nuclear scientists ☊ scientist ☊
scientists and engineers ☊ scientist ☊
the cartoon figure of the mad scientist working in his laboratory ☊ scientist ☊
a perfect score ☊ score ☊
They scratched lines in the dirt to mark out a pitch. ☊ scratch ☊
You can scratch my name off the list. ☊ scratch ☊
Be careful not to scratch the furniture. ☊ scratch ☊
Does the cat scratch? ☊ scratch ☊
The dog scratched itself behind the ear. ☊ scratch ☊
scratch (at sth): Try not to scratch. ☊ scratch ☊
He escaped without a scratch (= was not hurt at all). ☊ scratch ☊
He covered her mouth to stop her from screaming. ☊ scream ☊
They ignored the baby's screams. ☊ scream ☊
A wooden screen hid one corner of the room. ☊ screen ☊
He has adapted the play for the screen. ☊ screen ☊
Some actors never watch themselves on screen. ☊ screen ☊
They were staring at the television screen. ☊ screen ☊
Can you do a printout of this screen for me (= of all the information on it)? ☊ screen ☊
screw sth + adj.: Screw the bolt tight. ☊ screw ☊
a hotel room with sea view ☊ sea ☊
The sea was very rough. ☊ sea ☊
They were lost at sea. ☊ at sea ☊
The organs are kept in sealed plastic bags. ☊ seal ☊
Make sure you've signed the cheque before sealing the envelope. ☊ seal ☊
a sealed bid (= one that is kept in a sealed envelope and therefore remains secret until all other bids have been received) ☊ seal ☊
Troops sealed off the site following a bomb alert. ☊ seal sth off ☊
The road will remain sealed off until the police have completed their investigations. ☊ seal sth off ☊
Only drink bottled water and check the seal isn't broken. ☊ seal ☊
The letter bore the president's seal. ☊ seal ☊
a long search for the murder weapon ☊ search ☊
a search and rescue team ☊ search ☊
search (for sth/sb): She searched in vain for her passport. ☊ search ☊
I've searched high and low for those files. ☊ search ☊
search sth for sth/sb: Police searched the area for clues. ☊ search ☊
Firefighters searched the buildings for survivors. ☊ search ☊
searching the Web for interesting sites ☊ search ☊
search sb: Visitors are regularly searched as they enter the building. ☊ search ☊
search sb for sth: The youths were arrested and searched for anything that would incriminate them. ☊ search ☊
He scored his first goal of the season on Saturday. ☊ season ☊
the holiday season (= the time of Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year) ☊ season ☊
the festive season (= Christmas and New Year) ☊ season ☊
a seat on the city council/in Parliament/in Congress ☊ seat ☊
to win/lose a seat (= in an election) ☊ seat ☊
to take your seat (= to begin your duties, especially in Parliament) ☊ seat ☊
The majority of seats on the board will be held by business representatives. ☊ seat ☊
to book/reserve a seat (= for a concert, etc.) ☊ seat ☊
There are no seats left on that flight. ☊ seat ☊
Please take a seat (= sit down). ☊ seat ☊
a child seat (= for a child in a car) ☊ seat ☊
Would you prefer a window seat or an aisle seat? (= on a plane) ☊ seat ☊
We used the branch of an old tree as a seat. ☊ seat ☊
We all filed back to our seats in silence. ☊ seat ☊
Osaka is Japan's second-largest city. ☊ second ☊
Birmingham, the UK's second city ☊ second ☊
The spreadsheet application is second only to word processing in terms of popularity. ☊ second ☊
As a dancer, he is second to none (= nobody is a better dancer than he is). ☊ second ☊
They have a second home in Tuscany. ☊ second ☊
teachers of English as a second language (= to people who already speak one or more other languages) ☊ second ☊
One of the smaller parties came a close second (= nearly won). ☊ second ☊
He is a writer first and a scientist second. ☊ second ☊
She can run 100 metres in just over 11 seconds. ☊ second ☊
For several seconds he did not reply. ☊ second ☊
The water flows at about 1.5 metres per second. ☊ second ☊
They had finished in/within seconds. ☊ second ☊
He scored again in the dying seconds (= the last few seconds) of the game. ☊ second ☊
secondary to sth: Raising animals was only secondary to other forms of farming. ☊ secondary ☊
secondary teachers ☊ secondary ☊
the secondary curriculum ☊ secondary ☊
secret information/meetings/talks ☊ secret ☊
I didn't know you were a secret football fan. ☊ secret ☊
a secret room ☊ secret ☊
The police had secretly filmed the conversations. ☊ secretly ☊
Can you keep a secret? ☊ secret ☊
He made no secret of his ambition (= he didn't try to hide it). ☊ secret ☊
Careful planning is the secret of success. ☊ secret ☊
The meeting was held in secret. ☊ in secret ☊
the membership secretary ☊ secretary ☊
Secretary of the Treasury ☊ secretary ☊
These issues will be discussed more fully in the next section. ☊ section ☊
The library has a large biology section. ☊ section ☊
The shed comes in sections that you assemble yourself. ☊ section ☊
The aerial doesn't look very secure to me. ☊ secure ☊
It was difficult to maintain a secure foothold on the ice. ☊ secure ☊
Our relationship was now on a more secure footing. ☊ secure ☊
a secure unit for child offenders ☊ secure ☊
The building is secure against intruders. ☊ secure ☊
It's not a very secure way to make a living. ☊ secure ☊
Information must be stored so that it is secure from accidental deletion. ☊ secure ☊
At last they were able to feel secure about the future. ☊ secure ☊
She finished the match, secure in the knowledge that she was through to the next round. ☊ secure ☊
They carried out security checks at the airport. ☊ security ☊
'Is he going to get better?' 'I don't know, we'll just have to wait and see.' ☊ see ☊
We'll have a great time, you'll see. ☊ see ☊
it is seen that...: It can be seen that certain groups are more at risk than others. ☊ see ☊
'Will you be able to help us?' 'I don't know, I'll have to see.' ☊ see ☊
'Can I go to the party?' 'We'll see (= I'll decide later). ☊ see ☊
see what, whether, etc...: I'll see what I can do to help. ☊ see ☊
see sb/sth doing sth: I can't see her changing her mind. ☊ see ☊
see sth: He didn't see the joke. ☊ see ☊
I don't think she saw the point of the story. ☊ see ☊
Make Lydia see reason (= be sensible), will you? ☊ see ☊
see (that)...: Can't you see (that) he's taking advantage of you? ☊ see ☊
I don't see that it matters what Josh thinks. ☊ see ☊
see what, why, etc...: 'It's broken.' 'Oh yes, I see what you mean.' ☊ see ☊
'Can we go swimming?' 'I don't see why not (= yes, you can).' ☊ 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 ☊
They've been seeing a lot of each other (= spending a lot of time together) recently. ☊ see ☊
You ought to see a doctor about that cough. ☊ see ☊
see (sb/sth): She looked for him but couldn't see him in the crowd. ☊ see ☊
I looked out of the window but saw nothing. ☊ see ☊
The opera was the place to see and be seen (= by other important or fashionable people). ☊ see ☊
see (that)...: He could see (that) she had been crying. ☊ see ☊
see sb/sth + adj.: I hate to see you unhappy. ☊ see ☊
see sb/sth doing sth: She was seen running away from the scene of the crime. ☊ see ☊
see sb/sth do sth: I saw you put the key in your pocket. ☊ see ☊
sb/sth is seen to do sth: He was seen to enter the building about the time the crime was committed. ☊ see ☊
She will never see again (= she has become blind). ☊ see ☊
see to do sth: It was getting dark and I couldn't see to read. ☊ see ☊
He says he won't help, does he? Well, we'll soon see about that (= I will demand that he does help). ☊ see about sth ☊
Will you see to the arrangements for the next meeting? ☊ see to sth ☊
You see, the thing is, we won't be finished before Friday. ☊ you see ☊
a packet of wild flower seeds ☊ seed ☊
seed potatoes (= used for planting) ☊ seed ☊
seek for sth/sb: They sought in vain for somewhere to shelter. ☊ seek ☊
to seek funding for a project ☊ seek ☊
seek sth: I think it's time we sought legal advice. ☊ seek ☊
Do whatever seems best to you. ☊ seem ☊
seem like sth: It seemed like a good idea at the time. ☊ seem ☊
seem (as though...): It always seemed as though they would get married. ☊ seem ☊
it seems that...: It seems that they know what they're doing. ☊ seem ☊
seem to do/be/have sth: They seem to know what they're doing. ☊ seem ☊
People aren't always what they seem to be. ☊ seem ☊
I can't seem to (= I've tried, but I can't) get started today. ☊ seem ☊
select sb/sth for sth: He hasn't been selected for the team. ☊ select ☊
All our hotels have been carefully selected for the excellent value they provide. ☊ select ☊
select sb/sth as sth: She was selected as the parliamentary candidate for Bath. ☊ select ☊
select sb/sth: a randomly selected sample of 23 schools ☊ select ☊
selected poems of T.S. Eliot ☊ select ☊
This model is available at selected stores only. ☊ select ☊
She selected an apple from the fruit bowl. ☊ select ☊
It is important to select a software package that suits your requirements. ☊ select ☊
select sb/sth to do sth: Six theatre companies have been selected to take part in this year's festival. ☊ select ☊
select what, which, etc...: Select what you want from the options available. ☊ select ☊
The final team selection will be made tomorrow. ☊ selection ☊
the random selection of numbers ☊ selection ☊
selection criteria ☊ selection ☊
the selection process ☊ selection ☊
The orchestra played selections from Hollywood musicals. ☊ selection ☊
The showroom has a wide selection of kitchens. ☊ selection ☊
He's not his usual happy self this morning. ☊ self ☊
Only with a few people could she be her real self (= show what she was really like rather than what she pretended to be). ☊ self ☊
self-taught ☊ self- ☊
You really have to sell yourself at a job interview. ☊ sell ☊
Their last album sold millions. ☊ sell ☊
The new design just didn't sell (= nobody bought it). ☊ sell ☊
sell for/at sth: The pens sell for just 50p each. ☊ sell ☊
Do you sell stamps? ☊ sell ☊
sell sth (to sb) (for sth): I sold my car to James for £800. ☊ sell ☊
sell sb sth (for sth): I sold James my car for £800. ☊ sell ☊
sell (sth) (at sth): They sold the business at a profit/loss (= they gained/lost money when they sold it). ☊ sell ☊
We offered them a good price but they wouldn't sell. ☊ sell ☊
The Church sold off the land for housing. ☊ sell sth off ☊
This week's performances are completely sold out. ☊ sell out, be sold out ☊
send sb: Ed couldn't make it so they sent me instead. ☊ send ☊
send sth: My parents send their love. ☊ send ☊
send sth to sb: What sort of message is that sending to young people? ☊ send ☊
send sb sth: He sent me word to come. ☊ send ☊
send sth (that)...: She sent word (that) she could not come. ☊ send ☊
She sent the letter by airmail. ☊ send ☊
The CD player was faulty so we sent it back to the manufacturers. ☊ send ☊
Have you sent a postcard to your mother yet? ☊ send ☊
send sb sth: Have you sent your mother a postcard yet? ☊ send ☊
I'll send you a text message. ☊ send ☊
Send for a doctor, quickly! ☊ send for sb ☊
His son found him and sent for help. ☊ send for sth ☊
She sent for the latest sales figures. ☊ send for sth ☊
I'm sending the files off to my boss tomorrow. ☊ send sth off ☊
The meeting should be chaired by the most senior person present. ☊ senior ☊
She felt unappreciated both by her colleagues and her seniors. ☊ senior ☊
In a sense (= in one way) it doesn't matter any more. ☊ sense ☊
In no sense can the issue be said to be resolved. ☊ sense ☊
There is a sense in which we are all to blame for the tragedy. ☊ sense ☊
One of the most important things in a partner is a sense of humour (= the ability to find things funny or make people laugh). ☊ sense ☊
He has a very good sense of direction (= finds the way to a place easily). ☊ sense ☊
a sense of rhythm/timing ☊ sense ☊
Alex doesn't have any dress sense (= does not know which clothes look attractive). ☊ sense ☊
There's no sense in (= it is not sensible) worrying about it now. ☊ sense ☊
Can't you talk sense (= say sth sensible)? ☊ sense ☊
Helmets can give cyclists a false sense of security. ☊ sense ☊
Dogs have a keen (= strong) sense of smell. ☊ sense ☊
I could hardly believe the evidence of my own senses (= what I could see, hear, etc.). ☊ sense ☊
The mixture of sights, smells and sounds around her made her senses reel. ☊ sense ☊
This sentence doesn't make sense. ☊ make sense ☊
John wasn't making much sense on the phone. ☊ make sense ☊
Who would send me all these flowers? It makes no sense. ☊ make sense ☊
She's a sensible sort of person. ☊ sensible ☊
Say something sensible. ☊ sensible ☊
I think the sensible thing would be to take a taxi home. ☊ sensible ☊
Health care is a politically sensitive issue. ☊ sensitive ☊
The judge passed sentence (= said what the punishment would be). ☊ sentence ☊
The prisoner has served (= completed) his sentence and will be released tomorrow. ☊ sentence ☊
separate bedrooms ☊ separate ☊
For the past three years they have been leading totally separate lives. ☊ separate ☊
Stir the sauce constantly so that it does not separate. ☊ separate ☊
separate sth from/and sth: It is impossible to separate belief from emotion. ☊ separate ☊
separate from sth: South America separated from Africa 200 million years ago. ☊ separate ☊
separate into sth: We separated into several different search parties. ☊ separate ☊
separate sb/sth: A thousand kilometres separates the two cities. ☊ separate ☊
separate sb/sth from/and sb: A high wall separated our back yard from the playing field. ☊ separate ☊
They separated last year. ☊ separate ☊
separate from sb: He separated from his wife after 20 years of marriage. ☊ separate ☊
Her parents are separated but not divorced. ☊ separated ☊
separated from sb: He's been separated from his wife for a year. ☊ separated ☊
They were photographed separately and then as a group. ☊ separately ☊
Husband and wife are assessed separately for tax. ☊ separately ☊
separation (from sb/sth): the state's eventual separation from the federation ☊ separation ☊
separation (between A and B): the need for a clear separation between Church and State ☊ separation ☊
They were reunited after a separation of more than 20 years. ☊ separation ☊
Sixty per cent of all marital separations occur before the tenth year of marriage. ☊ separation ☊
The incident sparked off a whole series of events that nobody had foreseen. ☊ series ☊
the latest in a series of articles on the nature of modern society ☊ series ☊
The movie consisted of a series of flashbacks. ☊ series ☊
serious (about doing sth): Is she serious about wanting to sell the house? ☊ serious ☊
serious (about sb/sth): He's really serious about Penny and wants to get engaged. ☊ serious ☊
She doesn't have a serious boyfriend. ☊ serious ☊
You can't be serious! (= you must be joking) ☊ serious ☊
I'm afraid I'm not a very serious person. ☊ serious ☊
The team is a serious contender for the title this year. ☊ serious ☊
to cause serious injury/damage ☊ serious ☊
You're not seriously expecting me to believe that? ☊ seriously ☊
They are seriously concerned about security. ☊ seriously ☊
Smoking can seriously damage your health. ☊ seriously ☊
Why can't you ever take anything seriously? ☊ take sb/sth seriously ☊
Headaches in young children should always be taken seriously. ☊ take sb/sth seriously ☊
You can't take anything she says very seriously. ☊ take sb/sth seriously ☊
They treat their mother like a servant. ☊ servant ☊
serve under/with sb: He served under Edward Heath in the 1970s. ☊ serve ☊
These experiments serve no useful purpose. ☊ serve ☊
Most of their economic policies serve the interests of big business. ☊ serve ☊
His linguistic ability served him well in his chosen profession. ☊ serve ☊
Shall I serve? ☊ serve ☊
serve sth with sth: Serve the lamb with new potatoes and green beans. ☊ serve ☊
serve sth to sb: They served a wonderful meal to more than fifty delegates. ☊ serve ☊
serve sth + adj.: The quiche can be served hot or cold. ☊ serve ☊
Left you, did she? It serves you right for being so selfish. ☊ it serves sb right (for doing sth) ☊
a funeral/marriage/memorial, etc. service ☊ service ☊
10% will be added to your bill for service. ☊ service ☊
the ambulance/bus/telephone, etc. service ☊ service ☊
the development of new goods and services ☊ service ☊
The course is made up of 12 two-hour sessions. ☊ session ☊
She has a weekly session at the health club on Saturdays. ☊ session ☊
a session of the UN General Assembly ☊ session ☊
The court is now in session. ☊ session ☊
The committee met in closed session (= with nobody else present). ☊ session ☊
an emergency session of Congress ☊ session ☊
the current parliamentary session ☊ session ☊
set sth: Who will be setting (= writing the questions for) the French exam? ☊ set ☊
set sth for sth: What books have been set (= are to be studied) for the English course? ☊ set ☊
set sth for sb/yourself: She's set a difficult task for herself. ☊ set ☊
set sb/yourself sth: She's set herself a difficult task. ☊ set ☊
set sb/yourself to do sth: I've set myself to finish the job by the end of the month. ☊ set ☊
This could set a new fashion. ☊ set ☊
They set high standards of customer service. ☊ set ☊
I am unwilling to set a precedent. ☊ set ☊
She set a new world record for the high jump. ☊ set ☊
They haven't set a date for their wedding yet. ☊ set ☊
Could you set the table for dinner? ☊ set ☊
The table was set for six guests. ☊ set ☊
I set my watch by (= make it show the same time as) the TV. ☊ set ☊
Set the alarm for 7 o'clock. ☊ set ☊
They ate everything that was set in front of them. ☊ set ☊
set sb/sth + adv./prep.: Her manner immediately set everyone at their ease. ☊ set ☊
set sb/sth + adj.: The hijackers set the hostages free. ☊ set ☊
The police set up roadblocks on routes out of the city. ☊ set sth up ☊
She set up her stereo in her bedroom. ☊ set sth up ☊
I've set up a meeting for Friday. ☊ set sth up ☊
A fund will be set up for the dead men's families. ☊ set sth up ☊
They set out on the last stage of their journey. ☊ set out ☊
A gang of boys were setting off fireworks in the street. ☊ set sth off ☊
a complete set of her novels ☊ set ☊
a new set of rules to learn ☊ set ☊
You can borrow my keys—I have a spare set. ☊ set ☊
settle sth: It's all settled—we're leaving on the nine o'clock plane. ☊ settle ☊
Bob will be there?That settles it. I'm not coming. ☊ settle ☊
The company has agreed to settle out of court (= come to an agreement without going to court). ☊ settle ☊
When are you going to get married and settle down? ☊ settle down ☊
It always takes the class a while to settle down at the start of the lesson. ☊ settle down, settle sb down ☊
Now, come on, settle down! ☊ settle down, settle sb down ☊
The early goal settled the home side down. ☊ settle down, settle sb down ☊
Several more people than usual came to the meeting. ☊ several ☊
They said goodbye and went their several ways. ☊ several ☊
The courts are becoming more severe on young offenders. ☊ severe ☊
severe weather conditions ☊ severe ☊
a severe winter (= one during which the weather conditions are extremely bad) ☊ severe ☊
severe learning difficulties ☊ severe ☊
a severe case of woodworm ☊ severe ☊
Strikes are causing severe disruption to all train services. ☊ severe ☊
sew sth on: Can you sew a button on for me? ☊ sew ☊
a process that allows couples to choose the sex of their baby ☊ sex ☊
Please indicate your sex and date of birth below. ☊ sex ☊
sex discrimination (= the act of treating men and women differently in an unfair way) ☊ sex ☊
Testosterone is the male sex hormone. ☊ sex ☊
It is illegal to have sex with a person under the age of 16. ☊ sex ☊
sex education in schools ☊ sex ☊
They were not having a sexual relationship at the time. ☊ sexual ☊
Her interest in him is purely sexual. ☊ sexual ☊
sexual orientation (= whether you are heterosexual or homosexual ) ☊ sexual ☊
Girls become sexually mature earlier than boys. ☊ sexually ☊
The disease is a threat to anyone who is sexually active. ☊ sexually ☊
a delicate/pale/rich/soft shade of blue ☊ shade ☊
Cool pastel shades are just right for summer. ☊ shade ☊
I bought a new shade for the lamp. ☊ shade ☊
The trees provide shade for the animals in the summer. ☊ shade ☊
These plants grow well in sun or shade. ☊ shade ☊
He didn't want to cast a shadow on (= spoil) their happiness. ☊ shadow ☊
'Who are you?' he asked, his voice shaking. ☊ shake ☊
Do people in Italy shake hands when they meet? ☊ shake ☊
They shook hands on the deal (= to show that they had reached an agreement). ☊ shake ☊
She shook her head in disbelief. ☊ shake ☊
She bent down to shake a pebble out of her shoe. ☊ shake ☊
Give the bottle a good shake before opening. ☊ shake ☊
He dismissed the idea with a firm shake of his head (= turning it from side to side to mean 'no'). ☊ shake ☊
She gave him a shake to wake him. ☊ shake ☊
We shan't be gone long. ☊ shall ☊
Shall I send you the book? ☊ shall ☊
Let's look at it again, shall we? ☊ shall ☊
They were playing in the shallow end (= of the swimming pool). ☊ shallow ☊
His face burned with shame. ☊ shame ☊
She hung her head in shame. ☊ shame ☊
He could not live with the shame of other people knowing the truth. ☊ shame ☊
I would die of shame if she ever found out. ☊ shame ☊
To my shame (= I feel shame that) I refused to listen to her side of the story. ☊ shame ☊
What a shame they couldn't come. ☊ shame ☊
It's a shame about Tim, isn't it? ☊ shame ☊
It's a shame that she wasn't here to see it. ☊ shame ☊
It would be a crying shame (= a great shame) not to take them up on the offer. ☊ shame ☊
It seems such a shame to throw perfectly good food away. ☊ shame ☊
It's a shame (that) you didn't say something sooner. ☊ shame ☊
There is no shame in wanting to be successful. ☊ shame ☊
She felt that her failure would bring shame on her family. ☊ shame ☊
The island was originally circular in shape. ☊ shape ☊
This old T-shirt has completely lost its shape. ☊ shape ☊
The government provides money in the shape of (= consisting of) grants and student loans. ☊ 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 ☊
a huge balloon shaped like a giant cow ☊ shaped ☊
an L-shaped room ☊ shaped ☊
share sth (with sb): Both drivers shared the blame for the accident. ☊ share ☊
share sth: They shared a common interest in botany. ☊ share ☊
share in sth: I didn't really share in her love of animals. ☊ share ☊
share sth: Men often don't like to share their problems. ☊ share ☊
The two friends shared everything—they had no secrets. ☊ share ☊
share (sth with sb): Would you like to share your experience with the rest of the group? ☊ share ☊
The group listens while one person shares (= tells other people about their experiences, feelings, etc.). ☊ share ☊
The conference is a good place to share information and exchange ideas. ☊ share ☊
John had no brothers or sisters and wasn't used to sharing. ☊ share ☊
Sue shares a house with three other students. ☊ share ☊
There isn't an empty table. Would you mind sharing? ☊ share ☊
Next year we hope to have a bigger share of the market. ☊ share ☊
I'm looking for a flat share (= a flat that is shared by two or more people who are not related). ☊ share ☊
share of sth: Everyone must accept their share of the blame. ☊ share ☊
I've done my share of worrying for one day! ☊ share ☊
The cheese has a distinctively sharp taste. ☊ sharp ☊
Emma has a sharp tongue (= she often speaks in an unpleasant or unkind way). ☊ sharp ☊
a girl of sharp intelligence ☊ sharp ☊
The photograph is not very sharp (= there are no clear contrasts between areas of light and shade). ☊ sharp ☊
The issue must be brought into sharper focus. ☊ sharp ☊
He heard a sharp intake of breath. ☊ sharp ☊
We need to give young criminals a short, sharp shock (= a punishment that is very unpleasant for a short time). ☊ sharp ☊
'Is there a problem?' he asked sharply. ☊ sharply ☊
Their experiences contrast sharply with those of other children. ☊ sharply ☊
She moved sharply across the room to block his exit. ☊ sharply ☊
He drew his breath in sharply. ☊ sharply ☊
sharply pointed ☊ sharply ☊
Doesn't she (= the woman we are looking at) look like Sue? ☊ she ☊
What a sweet little dog. Is it a he or a she? ☊ she ☊
Place the dough on a baking sheet (= for cooking sth in an oven). ☊ sheet ☊
a clean/blank sheet of paper (= with no writing on it) ☊ sheet ☊
Pick up one of our free information sheets at reception. ☊ sheet ☊
I helped him put up some shelves in his bedroom. ☊ shelf ☊
walnut shells ☊ shell ☊
Human beings need food, clothing and shelter. ☊ shelter ☊
The fox was running for the shelter of the trees. ☊ shelter ☊
People were desperately seeking shelter from the gunfire. ☊ shelter ☊
They built a rough shelter from old pieces of wood. ☊ shelter ☊
an air-raid shelter ☊ shelter ☊
shelter sb/sth from sb/sth: Trees shelter the house from the wind. ☊ shelter ☊
shelter sb/sth: helping the poor and sheltering the homeless ☊ shelter ☊
Perhaps I sheltered my daughter too much (= protected her too much from unpleasant or difficult experiences). ☊ shelter ☊
We sheltered from the rain in a doorway. ☊ shelter ☊
Public attitudes towards marriage have shifted over the past 50 years. ☊ shift ☊
Her sympathies gradually shifted to the side of the protesters. ☊ shift ☊
Lydia shifted uncomfortably in her chair. ☊ shift ☊
I shifted uneasily under his gaze. ☊ shift ☊
The sun shone brightly in a cloudless sky. ☊ shine ☊
a sailing/cargo/cruise ship ☊ ship ☊
Raw materials and labour come by ship, rail or road. ☊ ship ☊
They boarded a ship bound for India. ☊ ship ☊
The company ships its goods all over the world. ☊ ship ☊
ship sth: The company continues to ship more computer systems than its rivals. ☊ ship ☊
The children were shipped off to a boarding school at an early age. ☊ ship sb off ☊
It's a good horse, but I wouldn't put my shirt on it. ☊ put your shirt on sb/sth ☊
He was the type of person who would give you the shirt off his back. ☊ the shirt off sb's back ☊
Don't touch that wire or you'll get a shock. ☊ shock ☊
He isn't seriously injured but he is in (a state of) shock. ☊ shock ☊
I got a terrible shock the other day. ☊ shock ☊
Losing in the first round was a shock to the system (= it was a more of a shock because it was not expected). ☊ shock ☊
When I added up the cost it gave me quite a shock. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb (to do sth): She enjoys shocking people by saying outrageous things. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb: It shocks you when something like that happens. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb that...: Neighbours were shocked that such an attack could happen in their area. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb to do sth: I was shocked to hear that he had resigned. ☊ shock ☊
It is shocking that they involved children in the crime. ☊ shocking ☊
shoot sth (+ adv./prep.): Where was the movie shot? ☊ shoot ☊
shoot sth + adv./prep.: He shot out his hand to grab her. ☊ shoot ☊
They go shooting in Scotland. ☊ shoot ☊
shoot (sth) (at sb/sth): troops shooting at the enemy ☊ shoot ☊
The police rarely shoot to kill (= try to kill the people they shoot at). ☊ shoot ☊
shoot sth (from sth): He shot an arrow from his bow. ☊ shoot ☊
They shot the lock off (= removed it by shooting). ☊ shoot ☊
shoot sb/sth/yourself: A man was shot in the leg. ☊ shoot ☊
The guards were ordered to shoot on sight anyone trying to escape. ☊ shoot ☊
shoot sb/sth + adj.: Three people were shot dead during the robbery. ☊ shoot ☊
Terrorist groups claimed responsibility for the shootings and bomb attacks. ☊ shooting ☊
I'm just going down to the shops. Can I get you anything? ☊ shop ☊
He likes to shop at the local market. ☊ shop ☊
She was determined to go out and shop till she dropped. ☊ shop ☊
There should be plenty of time to go shopping before we leave New York. ☊ shop ☊
She is not short of excuses when things go wrong. ☊ short ☊
Money was short at that time. ☊ short ☊
a short book (= taking a short time to read, because it does not have many pages) ☊ short ☊
She has a very short memory (= remembers only things that have happened recently). ☊ short ☊
It was all over in a relatively short space of time. ☊ short ☊
You shouldn't drink and drive. ☊ should ☊
He should have been more careful. ☊ should ☊
A present for me? You shouldn't have! (= used to thank sb politely) ☊ should ☊
Should I call him and apologize? ☊ should ☊
I should wait a little longer, if I were you. ☊ should ☊
'She doesn't think she'll get a job.' 'She should worry, with all her qualifications (= she does not need to worry).' ☊ should ☊
I should have finished the book by Friday. ☊ should ☊
The roads should be less crowded today. ☊ should ☊
It should be snowing now, according to the weather forecast. ☊ should ☊
He asked me what time he should come. (= His words were: 'What time shall I come?') ☊ should ☊
She recommended that I should take some time off. ☊ should ☊
In order that training should be effective it must be planned systematically. ☊ should ☊
I should imagine it will take about three hours. ☊ should ☊
'Is this enough food for everyone?' 'I should think so.' ☊ should ☊
'Will it matter?' 'I shouldn't think so.' ☊ should ☊
a jacket with padded shoulders ☊ shoulder ☊
She shrugged her shoulders (= showing that she didn't know or care). ☊ shoulder ☊
shout for sth: I shouted for help but nobody came. ☊ shout ☊
shout that...: He shouted that he couldn't swim. ☊ shout ☊
show sth: The movie is being shown now. ☊ show ☊
She plans to show her paintings early next year. ☊ show ☊
She had objected to a photo showing her in a bikini. ☊ show ☊
The map shows the principal towns and rivers. ☊ show ☊
The clock showed midnight. ☊ show ☊
The end-of-year accounts show a loss. ☊ show ☊
show sth: Their new white carpet showed every mark. ☊ show ☊
show sth: to show great courage ☊ show ☊
show yourself + adj.: She had shown herself unable to deal with money. ☊ show ☊
show yourself to be/have sth: He has shown himself to be ready to make compromises. ☊ show ☊
show that...: He has shown that he is ready to make compromises. ☊ show ☊
show sth (for/to sb): They showed no respect for their parents. ☊ show ☊
show sb sth: They showed their parents no respect. ☊ show ☊
She tried not to let her disappointment show. ☊ show ☊
She's nearly forty now. And it shows (= it's obvious). ☊ show ☊
show sth: Her expression showed her disappointment. ☊ show ☊
show how, what, etc...: She tried not to show how disappointed she was. ☊ show ☊
show sb + adv./prep.: The attendant showed us to our seats. ☊ show ☊
We were shown into the waiting room. ☊ show ☊
show sb sth: I'll go first and show you the way. ☊ show ☊
He showed me our location on the map. ☊ show ☊
show sb which, what, etc...: Show me which picture you drew. ☊ show ☊
show sth to sb: She showed the technique to her students. ☊ show ☊
show sb sth: She showed her students the technique. ☊ show ☊
Can you show me how to do it? ☊ show ☊
show sth: You have to show your ticket as you go in. ☊ show ☊
show sth to sb: If there's a letter from France please show it to me. ☊ show ☊
Have you shown your work to anyone? ☊ show ☊
show sb sth: Have you shown anyone your work? ☊ show ☊
show (that)...: The figures clearly show that her claims are false. ☊ show ☊
The government's popularity is declining rapidly, as the opinion polls show. ☊ show ☊
show sb that...: Market research has shown us that people want quality, not just low prices. ☊ show ☊
show sth: a report showing the company's current situation ☊ show ☊
show sb/sth to be/have sth: His new book shows him to be a first-rate storyteller. ☊ show ☊
show (sb) how, what, etc...: This shows how people are influenced by TV advertisements. ☊ show ☊
Has anyone shown you round yet? ☊ show sb around/round (sth) ☊
She wanted to show off her new husband at the party. ☊ show sb/sth off ☊
a hotel room with bath and shower ☊ shower ☊
a shower cubicle ☊ shower ☊
Philip went into his room and shut the door behind him. ☊ shut ☊
I can't shut my suitcase—it's too full. ☊ shut ☊
The window won't shut. ☊ shut ☊
We left the hotel only to discover that the whole city shuts at 10.30. ☊ shut ☊
Mum, Ben keeps shutting me out of the bedroom! ☊ shut sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
sunglasses that shut out 99% of the sun's harmful rays ☊ shut sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
The theatre shut down after more than half a century. ☊ shut down ☊
The computer system will be shut down over the weekend. ☊ shut sth down ☊
She shut the dog in the shed while she prepared the barbecue. ☊ shut sb/yourself in (sth) ☊
Will you tell Mike to shut up? ☊ shut up ☊
When they'd finally shut up, I started again. ☊ shut up ☊
Unfortunately the bank is shut now. ☊ shut ☊
I'm sick to death of all of you! ☊ sick ☊
sick of doing sth: We're sick of waiting around like this. ☊ sick ☊
Emma has just called in sick (= telephoned to say she will not be coming to work because she is ill). ☊ sick ☊
Britain's workers went sick (= did not go to work because they were ill) for a record number of days last year. ☊ sick ☊
I can't afford to get sick (= become ill). ☊ sick ☊
These poems reveal her gentle side. ☊ side ☊
It's good you can see the funny side of the situation. ☊ side ☊
We have finally reached an agreement acceptable to all sides. ☊ side ☊
At some point during the war he seems to have changed sides. ☊ side ☊
The two sides announced a deal yesterday. ☊ side ☊
Will you keep your side of the bargain? ☊ side ☊
A cube has six sides. ☊ side ☊
Fry the steaks for two minutes on each side. ☊ side ☊
Her husband stood at her side. ☊ side ☊
the south side of the lake ☊ side ☊
The player received treatment on the side of the pitch. ☊ side ☊
We planted tulips along the side of the lawn. ☊ side ☊
Write your name on the side of the box. ☊ side ☊
A notice was stuck to the side of the filing cabinet. ☊ side ☊
Brush the sides of the tin with butter. ☊ side ☊
They drive on the left-hand side of the road in Japan. ☊ side ☊
She was on the far side of the room. ☊ side ☊
They crossed from one side of London to the other. ☊ side ☊
He has been moved sideways (= moved to another job at the same level as before, not higher or lower). ☊ sideways ☊
It's best if you can get someone local to show you the sights. ☊ sight ☊
It's a spectacular sight as the flamingos lift into the air. ☊ sight ☊
The museum attempts to recreate the sights and sounds of wartime Britain. ☊ sight ☊
The bird is now a rare sight in this country. ☊ sight ☊
He became a familiar sight on the streets of Oxford. ☊ sight ☊
There was no one in sight. ☊ sight ☊
They stole everything in sight. ☊ sight ☊
Leave any valuables in your car out of sight. ☊ sight ☊
Keep out of sight (= stay where you cannot be seen). ☊ sight ☊
She never lets her daughter out of her sight (= always keeps her where she can see her). ☊ sight ☊
Get out of my sight! (= Go away!) ☊ sight ☊
The boat disappeared from sight. ☊ sight ☊
The soldiers were given orders to shoot on sight (= as soon as they saw sb). ☊ sight ☊
At first sight, it may look like a generous offer, but always read the small print. ☊ at first sight ☊
He gave a thumbs-up sign. ☊ sign ☊
She nodded as a sign for us to sit down. ☊ sign ☊
Three blasts on the whistle was the sign for visitors to leave. ☊ sign ☊
a road/traffic sign ☊ sign ☊
The sign on the wall said 'Now wash your hands'. ☊ sign ☊
Follow the signs for the city centre. ☊ sign ☊
There is no sign of John anywhere. ☊ sign ☊
There was no sign of life in the house (= there seemed to be nobody there). ☊ sign ☊
sign (of doing sth): The gloomy weather shows no sign of improving. ☊ sign ☊
The fact that he didn't say 'no' immediately is a good sign. ☊ sign ☊
sign (that...): If an interview is too easy, it's a sure sign that you haven't got the job. ☊ sign ☊
There were no outward signs that anything was wrong. ☊ sign ☊
If I had noticed the warning signs, none of this would have happened. ☊ sign ☊
The player was signing autographs for a group of fans. ☊ sign ☊
a danger/warning/distress, etc. signal ☊ signal ☊
At an agreed signal they left the room. ☊ signal ☊
The siren was a signal for everyone to leave the building. ☊ signal ☊
All I get is a busy signal when I dial his number (= his phone is being used). ☊ signal ☊
hand signals (= movements that cyclists and drivers make with their hands to tell other people that they are going to stop, turn, etc.) ☊ signal ☊
The rise in inflation is a clear signal that the government's policies are not working. ☊ signal ☊
Reducing prison sentences would send the wrong signals to criminals. ☊ signal ☊
traffic signals ☊ signal ☊
Delays are occurring as a result of signal failure on the northbound line. ☊ signal ☊
I couldn't get a signal on my cell phone. ☊ signal ☊
Don't fire until I signal. ☊ signal ☊
Did you signal before you turned right? ☊ signal ☊
signal (to sb) (for sth): He signalled to the waiter for the bill. ☊ signal ☊
signal to/for sb to do sth: He signalled to us to join him. ☊ signal ☊
signal (that)...: She signalled (that) it was time to leave. ☊ signal ☊
They collected 10 000 signatures for their petition. ☊ signature ☊
He was attacked for having put his signature to the deal. ☊ signature ☊
The results of the experiment are not statistically significant. ☊ significant ☊
There are no significant differences between the two groups of students. ☊ significant ☊
Your work has shown a significant improvement. ☊ significant ☊
It is significant that girls generally do better in examinations than boys. ☊ significant ☊
The drug has had no significant effect on stopping the spread of the disease. ☊ significant ☊
The two sets of figures are not significantly different. ☊ significantly ☊
Food prices are significantly lower in the US. ☊ significantly ☊
Significantly, he did not deny that there might be an election. ☊ significantly ☊
Their footsteps echoed in the silence. ☊ silence ☊
an embarrassed/awkward silence ☊ silence ☊
They finished their meal in total silence. ☊ silence ☊
He's not one to suffer in silence! (= to suffer without telling sb) ☊ silence ☊
They huddled together in silent groups. ☊ silent ☊
He gave me the silent treatment (= did not speak to me because he was angry). ☊ silent ☊
At last the traffic fell silent. ☊ silent ☊
The streets were silent and deserted. ☊ silent ☊
They nodded in silent agreement. ☊ silent ☊
How silly of me to expect them to help! ☊ silly ☊
a silly game ☊ silly ☊
I got it for a silly price (= very cheap). ☊ silly ☊
We had to wear these silly little hats. ☊ silly ☊
They've had to sell the family silver to pay the bills. ☊ silver ☊
similar (to sb/sth): My teaching style is similar to that of most other teachers. ☊ similar ☊
The disease attacks the immune system in a similar way to AIDS. ☊ similar ☊
Stir the paint with a piece of wood or something similar. ☊ similar ☊
Husband and wife were similarly successful in their chosen careers. ☊ similarly ☊
The United States won most of the track and field events. Similarly, in swimming, the top three places went to Americans. ☊ similarly ☊
We lost because we played badly. It's as simple as that. ☊ simple ☊
Give the necessary information but keep it simple. ☊ simple ☊
Fame is often simply a matter of being in the right place at the right time. ☊ simply ☊
You can enjoy all the water sports, or simply lie on the beach. ☊ simply ☊
Anyway, to put it simply, we still owe them £2 000. ☊ simply ☊
The rooms are simply furnished. ☊ simply ☊
They live simply (= they do not spend much money). ☊ simply ☊
I haven't eaten since breakfast. ☊ since ☊
'They've split up.' 'Since when? ' ☊ since ☊
Cath hasn't phoned since she went to Berlin. ☊ since ☊
He left home two weeks ago and we haven't heard from him since. ☊ since ☊
We were divorced two years ago and she has since remarried. ☊ since ☊
sincere regret ☊ sincere ☊
sincere in sth: She is never completely sincere in what she says about people. ☊ sincere ☊
I just can't sing in tune! ☊ sing ☊
sing sth to sb: We all sang 'Happy Birthday' to her. ☊ sing ☊
Will you sing a song to us? ☊ sing ☊
sing sb sth: Will you sing us a song? ☊ sing ☊
She sang the baby to sleep (= sang until the baby went to sleep). ☊ sing ☊
choral singing ☊ singing ☊
a single bed/room ☊ single ☊
a single sheet (= large enough for a single bed) ☊ single ☊
The apartments are ideal for single people living alone. ☊ single ☊
He sent her a single red rose. ☊ single ☊
a single-sex school (= for boys only or for girls only) ☊ single ☊
I couldn't understand a single word she said! ☊ single ☊
a single honours degree (= for which you study only one subject) ☊ single ☊
The little boat sank beneath the waves. ☊ sink ☊
'Report to me tomorrow, corporal!' 'Yes, sir!' ☊ sir ☊
Dear Sir or Madam ☊ sir ☊
a big/little/kid sister ☊ sister ☊
Do you have any brothers or sisters? ☊ sister ☊
They sat down to consider the problem. ☊ sit down, sit yourself down ☊
A site has been chosen for the new school. ☊ site ☊
an archaeological site ☊ site ☊
to be in a difficult situation ☊ situation ☊
We have all been in similar embarrassing situations. ☊ situation ☊
He could see no way out of the situation. ☊ situation ☊
What we have here is a crisis situation. ☊ situation ☊
I'm in a no-win situation (= whatever I do will be bad for me). ☊ situation ☊
I haven't had time to clear up, so I'm all at sixes and sevens. ☊ at sixes and sevens ☊
The jacket was the wrong size. ☊ size ☊
It's not my size. ☊ size ☊
They didn't have the jacket in my size. ☊ size ☊
The hats are made in three sizes: small, medium and large. ☊ size ☊
I need a bigger/smaller size. ☊ size ☊
Do you have these shoes in (a) size 5? ☊ size ☊
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 ☊
They complained about the size of their gas bill. ☊ size ☊
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. ☊ size ☊
The facilities are excellent for a town that size. ☊ size ☊
The kitchen is a good size (= not small). ☊ size ☊
You should have seen the size of their house! ☊ size ☊
Thanks to her skilful handling of the affair, the problem was averted. ☊ skilful ☊
The job requires skill and an eye for detail. ☊ skill ☊
skill in/at sth/doing sth: What made him remarkable as a photographer was his skill in capturing the moment. ☊ skill ☊
a skilled engineer/negotiator/craftsman ☊ skilled ☊
skilled in/at sth/doing sth: She is highly skilled at dealing with difficult customers. ☊ skilled ☊
The skins are removed and laid out to dry. ☊ skin ☊
a tiger skin rug ☊ skin ☊
cosmetics for sensitive skins ☊ skin ☊
I couldn't sleep because of the noise. ☊ sleep ☊
He slept solidly for ten hours. ☊ sleep ☊
I slept at my sister's house last night (= stayed the night there). ☊ sleep ☊
We both slept right through (= were not woken up by) the storm. ☊ sleep ☊
I didn't get much sleep last night. ☊ sleep ☊
Can you give me something to help me get to sleep (= start sleeping)? ☊ sleep ☊
He cried out in his sleep. ☊ sleep ☊
Did you have a good sleep? ☊ sleep ☊
I'll feel better after a good night's sleep (= a night when I sleep well). ☊ sleep ☊
slice sth (+ adj.): The knife sliced his jacket. ☊ slice ☊
She slid out while no one was looking. ☊ slide ☊
She takes offence at the slightest thing (= is very easily offended). ☊ slight ☊
There was not the slightest hint of trouble. ☊ slight ☊
He is, without the slightest doubt, the greatest living novelist. ☊ slight ☊
He never had the slightest intention of agreeing to it. ☊ slight ☊
The picture was at a slight angle. ☊ slight ☊
A slight breeze was blowing. ☊ slight ☊
a slightly different version ☊ slightly ☊
We took a slightly more direct route. ☊ slightly ☊
I knew her slightly. ☊ slightly ☊
'Are you worried?' 'Only slightly.' ☊ slightly ☊
The director never lets the tension slip. ☊ slip ☊
She slipped out of the house before the others were awake. ☊ slip ☊
She knew that time was slipping away. ☊ slip ☊
He slipped the letter back into its envelope. ☊ slip ☊
slip sth to sb: They'd slipped some money to the guards. ☊ slip ☊
slip sb sth: They'd slipped the guards some money. ☊ slip ☊
The fish slipped out of my hand. ☊ slip ☊
The child slipped from his grasp and ran off. ☊ slip ☊
She was careful not to let her control slip. ☊ slip ☊
Because of the slope of the roof, the snow cannot accumulate. ☊ slope ☊
slow to do sth: She wasn't slow to realize what was going on. ☊ slow ☊
slow in doing sth: His poetry was slow in achieving recognition. ☊ slow ☊
slow doing sth: They were very slow paying me. ☊ slow ☊
Progress was slower than expected. ☊ slow ☊
The slow movement opens with a cello solo. ☊ slow ☊
a small farmer ☊ small ☊
The government is planning to give more help to small businesses. ☊ small ☊
I made only a few small changes to the report. ☊ small ☊
She noticed several small errors in his work. ☊ small ☊
Everything had been planned down to the smallest detail. ☊ small ☊
It was no small achievement getting her to agree to the deal. ☊ small ☊
Don't worry. It's only a small problem. ☊ small ☊
They have three small children. ☊ small ☊
We travelled around a lot when I was small. ☊ small ☊
As a small boy he had spent most of his time with his grandparents. ☊ small ☊
a small house/town/car/man ☊ small ☊
A much smaller number of students passed than I had expected. ☊ small ☊
They're having a relatively small wedding. ☊ small ☊
That dress is too small for you. ☊ small ☊
'I don't agree,' he said in a small (= quiet) voice. ☊ small ☊
small, medium, large ☊ small ☊
This is too big—have you got a small one? ☊ small ☊
She's smarter than her brother. ☊ smart ☊
That was a smart career move. ☊ smart ☊
OK, I admit it was not the smartest thing I ever did (= it was a stupid thing to do). ☊ smart ☊
You look very smart in that suit. ☊ smart ☊
I have to be smart for work. ☊ smart ☊
They were wearing their smartest clothes. ☊ smart ☊
smash sth + adv./prep.: They had to smash holes in the ice. ☊ smash ☊
a bunch of sweet-smelling flowers ☊ smell ☊
smell of sth: His breath smelt of garlic. ☊ smell ☊
The house smelt of cedar wood and fresh polish. ☊ smell ☊
smell like sth: What does the perfume smell like? ☊ smell ☊
smell sth: He said he could smell gas when he entered the room. ☊ smell ☊
The dog had smelt a rabbit. ☊ smell ☊
I could smell alcohol on his breath. ☊ smell ☊
Smell this and tell me what you think it is. ☊ smell ☊
I bent down to smell the flowers. ☊ smell ☊
He hadn't washed for days and was beginning to smell. ☊ smell ☊
There was a smell of burning in the air. ☊ smell ☊
The smells from the kitchen filled the room. ☊ smell ☊
Dogs have a very good sense of smell. ☊ smell ☊
He smiled with relief. ☊ smile ☊
He never seems to smile. ☊ smile ☊
He smiled to think how naive he used to be. ☊ smile ☊
cigarette smoke ☊ smoke ☊
Clouds of thick black smoke billowed from the car's exhaust. ☊ smoke ☊
Do you smoke? ☊ smoke ☊
He smokes like a chimney (= a lot). ☊ smoke ☊
the smoking remains of burnt-out cars ☊ smoke ☊
This fireplace smokes badly (= sends smoke into the room instead of up the chimney ). ☊ smoke ☊
smoked salmon ☊ smoke ☊
No Smoking (= for example, on a notice) ☊ smoking ☊
Would you like smoking or non-smoking? (= for example, in a restaurant) ☊ smoking ☊
Smoking is not allowed in this theatre. ☊ smoking ☊
The car's improved suspension gives you a smoother ride. ☊ smooth ☊
They are introducing new measures to ensure the smooth running of the business. ☊ smooth ☊
They could not ensure a smooth transfer of political power. ☊ smooth ☊
a lotion to make your skin feel soft and smooth ☊ smooth ☊
Traffic is now flowing smoothly again. ☊ smoothly ☊
The engine was running smoothly. ☊ smoothly ☊
The interview went smoothly. ☊ smoothly ☊
My job is to see that everything runs smoothly and according to plan. ☊ smoothly ☊
The rescue was carried out smoothly and efficiently. ☊ smoothly ☊
The colours blend smoothly together. ☊ smoothly ☊
The procession snaked its way through narrow streets. ☊ snake ☊
Children were playing in the snow. ☊ snow ☊
20 cm of snow were expected today. ☊ snow ☊
The snow didn't settle (= stay on the ground). ☊ snow ☊
It snowed for three days without stopping. ☊ snow ☊
There's no need to worry so. ☊ so ☊
so ... (that)...: She spoke so quietly (that) I could hardly hear her. ☊ so ☊
so ... as to do sth: I'm not so stupid as to believe that. ☊ so ☊
Would you be so kind as to lock the door when you leave? ☊ so ☊
Their attitude is so very English. ☊ so ☊
I haven't enjoyed myself so much for a long time. ☊ so ☊
It wasn't so good as last time. ☊ so ☊
It's not so easy as you'd think. ☊ so ☊
He was not so quick a learner as his brother. ☊ so ☊
It's not so much a hobby as a career (= more like a career than a hobby). ☊ so ☊
Off she went without so much as (= without even) a 'goodbye'. ☊ so ☊
'Did they mind?' 'I don't think so.' ☊ so ☊
If she notices, she never says so. ☊ so ☊
I might be away next week. If so, I won't be able to see you. ☊ so ☊
We are very busy—so much so that we won't be able to take time off this year. ☊ so ☊
Programs are expensive, and even more so if you have to keep altering them. ☊ so ☊
He thinks I dislike him but that just isn't so. ☊ so ☊
George is going to help me, or so he says (= that is what he says). ☊ so ☊
They asked me to call them and I did so (= I called). ☊ so ☊
Times have changed and so have I. ☊ so ☊
'I prefer the first version.' 'So do we.' ☊ so ☊
There were twenty or so (= about twenty) people there. ☊ ... or so ☊
Nothing more was heard from him so that we began to wonder if he was dead. ☊ so ☊
But I gave you a map so you wouldn't get lost! ☊ so ☊
She worked hard so that everything would be ready in time. ☊ so ☊
So, what have you been doing today? ☊ so ☊
soap and water ☊ soap ☊
a bar/piece of soap ☊ soap ☊
soap bubbles ☊ soap ☊
Avoid using perfumed soaps on sensitive skin. ☊ soap ☊
a busy social life ☊ social ☊
Team sports help to develop a child's social skills (= the ability to talk easily to other people and do things in a group). ☊ social ☊
Social events and training days are arranged for all the staff. ☊ social ☊
Join a social club to make new friends. ☊ social ☊
social issues/problems/reforms ☊ social ☊
a call for social and economic change ☊ social ☊
social class/background ☊ social ☊
social advancement (= improving your position in society) ☊ social ☊
social mobility (= the movement of people from one social class to another) ☊ social ☊
The reforms will bring benefits, socially and politically. ☊ socially ☊
This type of behaviour is no longer socially acceptable. ☊ socially ☊
a socially disadvantaged family (= one that is poor and from a low social class) ☊ socially ☊
We meet at work, but never socially. ☊ socially ☊
Carnivores are usually socially complex mammals. ☊ socially ☊
policies that will benefit society as a whole ☊ society ☊
Racism exists at all levels of society. ☊ society ☊
They carried out research into the roles of men and women in today's society ☊ society ☊
modern industrial societies ☊ society ☊
demand created by a consumer society ☊ society ☊
Can Britain ever be a classless society? ☊ society ☊
They were discussing the problems of Western society. ☊ society ☊
a member of the drama society ☊ society ☊
the American Society of Newspaper Editors ☊ society ☊
soft cheeses ☊ soft ☊
'I missed you,' he said softly. ☊ softly ☊
The room was softly lit by a lamp. ☊ softly ☊
a softly tailored suit ☊ softly ☊
application/system software ☊ software ☊
Will the software run on my machine? ☊ software ☊
poor/dry/acid/sandy/fertile, etc. soil ☊ soil ☊
As yet, they have no solid evidence. ☊ solid ☊
This provided a solid foundation for their marriage. ☊ solid ☊
The Irish team were solid as a rock in defence. ☊ solid ☊
They were drilling through solid rock. ☊ solid ☊
The stores are packed solid (= very full and crowded) at this time of year. ☊ solid ☊
The planet Jupiter may have no solid surface at all. ☊ solid ☊
She had refused all solid food. ☊ solid ☊
The boiler uses solid fuel. ☊ solid ☊
There's no simple solution to this problem. ☊ solution ☊
Do you have a better solution? ☊ solution ☊
The solution to last week's quiz is on page 81. ☊ solution ☊
You can't solve anything by just running away. ☊ solve ☊
Some people find this more difficult than others. ☊ some ☊
Some people never seem to put on weight while others are always on a diet. ☊ some ☊
I like some modern music (= but not all of it). ☊ some ☊
We're going to be working together for some time (= a long time). ☊ some ☊
She won a competition in some newspaper or other. ☊ some ☊
Some disapprove of the idea. ☊ some ☊
All these students are good, but some work harder than others. ☊ some ☊
We must stop him from seeing her somehow. ☊ somehow ☊
Somehow, I don't feel I can trust him. ☊ somehow ☊
Someone's left their bag behind. ☊ someone ☊
It couldn't have been me—it must have been someone else (= a different person). ☊ someone ☊
Should we call a doctor or someone? ☊ someone ☊
Give me something to do. ☊ something ☊
His name is Alan something (= I don't know his other name). ☊ something ☊
She's a professor of something or other (= I'm not sure what) at Leeds. ☊ something ☊
The car hit a tree or something. ☊ something ☊
There's something in (= some truth or some fact or opinion worth considering in) what he says. ☊ something ☊
They pay six pounds an hour. Something like that. ☊ something ☊
He gave her a wry look, something between amusement and regret. ☊ something ☊
Sometimes I go by car. ☊ sometimes ☊
He sometimes writes to me. ☊ sometimes ☊
I was somewhat surprised to see him. ☊ somewhat ☊
What happened to them remains somewhat of a mystery. ☊ somewhat ☊
It cost somewhere around two thousand dollars. ☊ somewhere around, between, etc. sth ☊
They have three grown-up sons. ☊ son ☊
Their voices were raised in song. ☊ song ☊
She sold the house soon after her husband died. ☊ soon ☊
I soon realized the mistake. ☊ soon ☊
It soon became clear that the programme was a failure. ☊ soon ☊
They arrived home sooner than expected. ☊ soon ☊
The sooner we set off, the sooner we will arrive. ☊ soon ☊
All too soon the party was over. ☊ soon ☊
No sooner had she said it than she burst into tears. ☊ no sooner... than... ☊
to have a sore throat ☊ sore ☊
sorry (that)...: I'm sorry that your husband lost his job. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry (about sth): No one is sorrier than I am about what happened. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry (about sth): We're very sorry about the damage to your car. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry (for sth/doing sth): He says he's really sorry for taking the car without asking. ☊ sorry ☊
If you say you're sorry we'll forgive you. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry to do sth: I was genuinely sorry to be leaving college. ☊ sorry ☊
Oh, I'm sorry. Have I taken the one you wanted? ☊ I'm sorry ☊
I'm sorry. I can't make it tomorrow. ☊ I'm sorry ☊
I'm sorry, I don't agree. ☊ I'm sorry ☊
I'm sorry, I'd rather you didn't go. ☊ I'm sorry ☊
He decided to help Jan as he felt sorry for her. ☊ be/feel sorry for sb ☊
Sorry to bother you, but could I speak to you for a moment? ☊ sorry ☊
Sorry, we don't allow dogs in the house. ☊ sorry ☊
He didn't even say sorry. ☊ sorry ☊
Sorry? Could you repeat the question? ☊ sorry ☊
This sort of problem is quite common./These sorts of problems are quite common. ☊ sort ☊
For dessert there's a fruit pie of some sort (= you are not sure what kind). ☊ sort ☊
Most people went on training courses of one sort or another (= of various types) last year. ☊ sort ☊
There were snacks—peanuts, olives, that sort of thing. ☊ sort ☊
There are all sorts of activities (= many different ones) for kids at the campsite. ☊ sort ☊
What sort of price did you want to pay? (= approximately how much) ☊ sort ☊
What sort of time do you call this? (= I'm very angry that you have come so late.) ☊ sort ☊
She sort of pretends that she doesn't really care. ☊ sort of ☊
'Do you understand?' 'Sort of.' ☊ sort of ☊
I had a sort of feeling that he wouldn't come. ☊ a sort of sth ☊
They're a sort of greenish-blue colour. ☊ a sort of sth ☊
I'm really busy—can you sort it? ☊ sort ☊
If you can wait a moment, I'll sort it all out for you. ☊ sort sth/sb/yourself out ☊
the dark side of the human soul ☊ soul ☊
There was a feeling of restlessness deep in her soul. ☊ soul ☊
He believed his immortal soul was in peril. ☊ soul ☊
The howling wind sounded like the wailing of lost souls (= the spirits of dead people who are not in heaven). ☊ soul ☊
He crept into the house trying not to make a sound. ☊ sound ☊
Sound travels more slowly than light. ☊ sound ☊
When I saw the smoke, I tried to sound the alarm. ☊ sound ☊
Scientists have sounded a note of caution on the technique. ☊ sound ☊
Leaving him out of the team may sound the death knell for our chances of winning (= signal the end of our chances). ☊ sound ☊
She didn't sound surprised when I told her the news. ☊ sound ☊
His explanation sounds reasonable to me. ☊ sound ☊
Leo made it sound so easy. But it wasn't. ☊ sound ☊
He doesn't sound French—and he doesn't look it. ☊ sound ☊
sound as if/as though...: I hope I don't sound as if/as though I'm criticizing you. ☊ sound ☊
Your local library will be a useful source of information. ☊ source ☊
What is their main source of income? ☊ source ☊
The tiny window was the only source of light. ☊ source ☊
He refused to name his sources. ☊ source ☊
Government sources indicated yesterday that cuts may have to be made. ☊ source ☊
Historians use a wide range of primary and secondary sources for their research. ☊ source ☊
warmer weather coming from the south ☊ south ☊
He lives to the south of (= further south than) the city. ☊ south ☊
birds flying to the south for the winter ☊ south ☊
They bought a villa in the South of France. ☊ south ☊
Houses are less expensive in the North than in the South (= of England). ☊ south ☊
They live on the south coast. ☊ south ☊
This room faces south. ☊ south ☊
the first woman in space ☊ space ☊
the possibility of visitors from outer space ☊ space ☊
the US space programme ☊ space ☊
a space flight/mission ☊ space ☊
floor/office/shelf, etc. space ☊ space ☊
We must make good use of the available space. ☊ space ☊
That desk takes up too much space. ☊ space ☊
There is very little storage space in the department. ☊ space ☊
Can we make space for an extra chair? ☊ space ☊
How much disk space will it take up? (= on a computer) ☊ space ☊
a large/small/narrow/wide space ☊ space ☊
a space two metres by three metres ☊ space ☊
a parking space ☊ space ☊
crowded together in a confined space ☊ space ☊
I'll clear a space for your books. ☊ space ☊
Put it in the space between the table and the wall. ☊ space ☊
The room has been furnished and decorated to give a feeling of space. ☊ space ☊
the wide open spaces of the Canadian prairies ☊ space ☊
It's a city with fine buildings and plenty of open space. ☊ space ☊
He's studying music in his spare time. ☊ spare ☊
I haven't had a spare moment this morning. ☊ spare ☊
a spare key/tyre ☊ spare ☊
Take some spare clothes in case you get wet. ☊ spare ☊
We've got a spare bedroom, if you'd like to stay. ☊ spare ☊
I'm afraid I haven't got any spare cash. ☊ spare ☊
Are there any tickets going spare (= are there any available, not being used by sb else)? ☊ spare ☊
to get the spare out of the boot/trunk ☊ spare ☊
I've lost my key and I haven't got a spare. ☊ spare ☊
to speak at a conference ☊ speak ☊
She spoke in favour of the new tax. ☊ speak ☊
to speak a little Urdu ☊ speak ☊
Do you speak English? ☊ speak ☊
speak sth: What language is it they're speaking? ☊ speak ☊
speak in sth: Would you prefer it if we spoke in German? ☊ speak ☊
He can't speak because of a throat infection. ☊ speak ☊
Please speak more slowly. ☊ speak ☊
Without speaking, she stood up and went out. ☊ speak ☊
The President refused to speak to the waiting journalists. ☊ speak ☊
'Can I speak to Susan?' 'Speaking.' (= at the beginning of a telephone conversation) ☊ speak ☊
'Do you know him?' 'Not to speak to.' (= only by sight) ☊ speak ☊
I saw her in the street but we didn't speak. ☊ speak ☊
speak (with sb) (about sth/sb): Can I speak with you for a minute? ☊ speak ☊
He was the only one to speak out against the decision. ☊ speak out (against sth) ☊
Please speak up—we can't hear you at the back. ☊ speak up ☊
He was a guest speaker at the conference. ☊ speaker ☊
The Society has an interesting talk by a visiting speaker every month. ☊ speaker ☊
A speaker conveys information through tone and body language. ☊ speaker ☊
The school will only allow this in special circumstances. ☊ special ☊
He sent a special message to the men. ☊ special ☊
The ring was specially made for her. ☊ specially ☊
a specially designed diet plan ☊ specially ☊
I gave you specific instructions. ☊ specific ☊
'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 ☊
The money was collected for a specific purpose. ☊ specific ☊
children with specific learning difficulties (= in one area only) ☊ specific ☊
I specifically told you not to go near the water! ☊ specifically ☊
liquid vitamins specifically designed for children ☊ specifically ☊
The newspaper, or more specifically, the editor, was taken to court for publishing the photographs. ☊ specifically ☊
This expression is used mainly in speech, not in writing. ☊ speech ☊
The train began to pick up speed (= go faster). ☊ speed ☊
at breakneck speed (= fast in a way that is dangerous) ☊ speed ☊
This course is designed so that students can progress at their own speed. ☊ speed ☊
We aim to increase the speed of delivery (= how quickly goods are sent). ☊ speed ☊
She was overtaken by the speed of events (= things happened more quickly than she expected). ☊ speed ☊
A car flashed past them at speed (= fast). ☊ speed ☊
The train soon speeded up. ☊ speed up, speed sth up ☊
They have speeded up production of the new car. ☊ speed up, speed sth up ☊
How do you spell your surname? ☊ spell ☊
a spell of warm weather ☊ spell ☊
She went to the doctor complaining of dizzy spells. ☊ spell ☊
a list of difficult spellings ☊ spelling ☊
spend (sth doing sth): The company has spent thousands of pounds updating their computer systems. ☊ spend ☊
I just can't seem to stop spending. ☊ spend ☊
How do you spend your spare time? ☊ spend ☊
Her childhood was spent in Italy. ☊ spend ☊
spend sth doing sth: I spend too much time watching television. ☊ spend ☊
I've spent years trying to learn Japanese. ☊ spend ☊
spend sth in doing sth: Most of her life was spent in caring for others. ☊ spend ☊
spend sth on sth: She spends too much effort on things that don't matter. ☊ spend ☊
common spices such as ginger and cinnamon ☊ spice ☊
She stared in horror at the hairy black spider. ☊ spider ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The plane was spinning out of control. ☊ spin ☊
My head is spinning (= I feel as if my head is going around and I can't balance). ☊ spin ☊
His theories on economics are enough to make your head spin (= make you feel very confused). ☊ spin ☊
I don't drink whisky or brandy or any other spirits. ☊ spirit ☊
There's not much community spirit around here. ☊ spirit ☊
Although the team lost, they played with tremendous spirit. ☊ spirit ☊
They took away his freedom and broke his spirit. ☊ spirit ☊
the power of the human spirit to overcome difficulties ☊ spirit ☊
You must try and keep your spirits up (= stay cheerful). ☊ spirit ☊
They went swimming in spite of all the danger signs. ☊ in spite of sth ☊
English became the official language for business in spite of the fact that the population was largely Chinese. ☊ in spite of sth ☊
split sth (into sth): She split the class into groups of four. ☊ split ☊
split (into sth): The results split neatly into two groups. ☊ split ☊
We share a house and split all the bills. ☊ split ☊
split sth between sb/sth: His time is split between the London and Paris offices. ☊ split ☊
We were split up into groups to discuss the question. ☊ split sb up, split up ☊
Our camping trip was spoilt by bad weather. ☊ spoil ☊
Don't let him spoil your evening. ☊ spoil ☊
The tall buildings have spoiled the view. ☊ spoil ☊
Don't eat too many nuts—you'll spoil your appetite (= will no longer be hungry at the proper time to eat). ☊ spoil ☊
spoiled ballot papers (= not valid because not correctly marked) ☊ spoil ☊
I won't tell you what happens in the last chapter—I don't want to spoil it for you. ☊ spoil ☊
She spoils those kids of hers. ☊ spoil ☊
There are excellent facilities for sport and recreation. ☊ sport ☊
I'm not interested in sport. ☊ sport ☊
He showed me the exact spot where he had asked her to marry him. ☊ spot ☊
She stood rooted to the spot with fear (= unable to move). ☊ spot ☊
This is a favourite spot for walkers and climbers. ☊ spot ☊
Which has spots, the leopard or the tiger? ☊ spot ☊
His jacket was covered with spots of mud. ☊ spot ☊
The baby's whole body was covered in small red spots. ☊ spot ☊
teenagers worried about their spots ☊ spot ☊
a can of insect spray (= used to kill insects) ☊ spray ☊
a throat spray ☊ spray ☊
spray (sth) (on/onto/over sb/sth): Spray the conditioner onto your wet hair. ☊ spray ☊
spread sth: Why not pay monthly and spread the cost of your car insurance? ☊ spread ☊
spread sth (out) (over sth): A series of five interviews will be spread over two days. ☊ spread ☊
spread sth between sb/sth: We attempted to spread the workload between the departments. ☊ spread ☊
If the paint is too thick, it will not spread evenly. ☊ spread ☊
Seeds and pollen are spread by the wind. ☊ spread ☊
Use of computers spread rapidly during that period. ☊ spread ☊
There's more room to spread out in first class. ☊ spread out, spread yourself out ☊
The searchers spread out to cover the area faster. ☊ spread out, spread yourself out ☊
to encourage the spread of information ☊ spread ☊
the spread of a city into the surrounding areas ☊ spread ☊
The springs in the sofa have gone (= they no longer return to their original position). ☊ spring ☊
flowers that bloom in spring/in the spring ☊ spring ☊
There's a feeling of spring in the air today. ☊ spring ☊
spring flowers ☊ spring ☊
He turned off the alarm and sprang out of bed. ☊ spring ☊
Everyone sprang to their feet (= stood up suddenly) when the principal walked in. ☊ spring ☊
The attacker sprang out at her from a doorway. ☊ spring ☊
to spring to sb's defence/assistance (= to quickly defend or help sb) ☊ spring ☊
a square room ☊ square ☊
The book had rounded, not square, corners. ☊ square ☊
The hotel is just off the main square. ☊ square ☊
squeeze sth + adj.: Soak the cloth in warm water and then squeeze it dry. ☊ squeeze ☊
Give the tube another squeeze. ☊ squeeze ☊
This ladder doesn't seem very stable. ☊ stable ☊
The patient's condition is stable (= it is not getting worse). ☊ stable ☊
Mentally, she is not very stable. ☊ stable ☊
The horse was led back to its stable. ☊ stable ☊
We have 20 part-time members of staff. ☊ staff ☊
a staff restaurant/meeting ☊ staff ☊
The audience threw flowers onto the stage. ☊ stage ☊
There were more than 50 people on stage in one scene. ☊ stage ☊
They marched off stage to the sound of trumpets. ☊ stage ☊
His parents didn't want him to go on the stage (= to be an actor). ☊ stage ☊
We did the first stage of the trip by train. ☊ stage ☊
The pay increase will be introduced in stages (= not all at once). ☊ stage ☊
At one stage it looked as though they would win. ☊ stage ☊
Don't worry about the baby not wanting to leave you—it's a stage they go through. ☊ stage ☊
He remembered passing her on the stairs. ☊ stair ☊
The passports, with the visa stamps, were waiting at the embassy. ☊ stamp ☊
Could I have three first-class stamps, please? ☊ stamp ☊
stamp A (with B): The box was stamped with the maker's name. ☊ stamp ☊
Wait here to have your passport stamped. ☊ stamp ☊
The maker's name was stamped in gold on the box. ☊ stamp ☊
He stood for parliament (= tried to get elected as an MP). ☊ stand ☊
She stood unsuccessfully as a candidate in the local elections. ☊ stand ☊
His heart won't stand the strain much longer. ☊ stand ☊
stand sb/sth: I can't stand his brother. ☊ stand ☊
I can't stand the sight of blood. ☊ stand ☊
I can't stand it when you do that. ☊ stand ☊
stand doing sth: She couldn't stand being kept waiting. ☊ stand ☊
stand sb/sth doing sth: I can't stand people interrupting all the time. ☊ stand ☊
How do you stand him being here all the time? ☊ stand ☊
We all stood around in the corridor waiting. ☊ stand ☊
Everyone stood when the President came in. ☊ stand ☊
stand up: We stood up in order to get a better view. ☊ stand ☊
'The book's by T.C. Smith.' 'What does the 'T.C.' stand for?' ☊ stand for sth ☊
I'm not standing for it any longer. ☊ stand for sth ☊
How can you stand by and see him accused of something he didn't do? ☊ stand by ☊
It's time to stand back and look at your career so far. ☊ stand back (from sth) ☊
Four points stand out as being more important than the rest. ☊ stand out (as sth) ☊
There were no seats left so I had to stand up. ☊ stand up ☊
You'll look taller if you stand up straight. ☊ stand up ☊
Always stand up for your friends. ☊ stand up for sb/sth ☊
She had learnt to stand up for herself. ☊ stand up for sb/sth ☊
a bicycle/microphone/cake, etc. stand ☊ stand ☊
Standards aren't what they used to be. ☊ standard ☊
a fall in academic standards ☊ standard ☊
He failed to reach the required standard, and did not qualify for the race. ☊ standard ☊
Her work is not up to standard (= of a good enough standard). ☊ standard ☊
A number of Britain's beaches fail to meet European standards on cleanliness. ☊ standard ☊
Washing machines have standard measurements to fit under kitchen units. ☊ standard ☊
A standard letter was sent to all candidates. ☊ standard ☊
Televisions are a standard feature in most hotel rooms. ☊ standard ☊
It is standard practice to search visitors as they enter the building. ☊ standard ☊
standard issue uniforms (= given to everyone) ☊ standard ☊
pop/rock/Hollywood, etc. stars ☊ star ☊
She acts well but she hasn't got star quality. ☊ star ☊
No one has yet been chosen for the starring role (= the main part). ☊ star ☊
Defeat was staring them in the face. ☊ be staring sb in the face ☊
They were staring defeat in the face. ☊ be staring sth in the face ☊
He fixed the interviewer with a penetrating stare. ☊ stare ☊
start as sth: She started as a secretary but ended up running the department. ☊ start ☊
Hotel prices start at €50 a night for a double room. ☊ start ☊
The evening started badly when the speaker failed to turn up. ☊ start ☊
start (up): There are a lot of small businesses starting up in that area. ☊ start ☊
start sth (up): They decided to start a catering business. ☊ start ☊
She started a yoga class at work. ☊ start ☊
I can't get the car started. ☊ start ☊
The car won't start. ☊ start ☊
When does the class start? ☊ start ☊
I only started (= began to read) this book yesterday. ☊ start ☊
The kids start school next week. ☊ start ☊
When the band started out, they couldn't afford much equipment. ☊ start out ☊
start doing sth: I started off working quite hard, but it didn't last. ☊ start off ☊
Start up the engines! ☊ start up, start sth up ☊
They worked hard to give their children a good start in life. ☊ start ☊
The job gave him his start in journalism. ☊ start ☊
a perfect start to the day ☊ start ☊
Things didn't look too hopeful at the start of the year. ☊ start ☊
If we don't hurry, we'll miss the start of the game. ☊ start ☊
The meeting got off to a good/bad start (= started well/badly). ☊ start ☊
The trip was a disaster from start to finish. ☊ start ☊
This could be the start of something big. ☊ start ☊
They wish to limit the power of the State. ☊ state ☊
the southern states of the US ☊ state ☊
Look at the state of you! You can't go out looking like that. ☊ state ☊
You're not in a fit state to drive. ☊ state ☊
a state prison/hospital/university, etc. ☊ state ☊
families dependent on state benefits (= in Britain, money given by the government to people who are poor) ☊ state ☊
state secrets (= information that could be harmful to a country if it were discovered by an enemy) ☊ state ☊
state sth: He has already stated his intention to run for election. ☊ state ☊
There is no need to state the obvious (= to say sth that everyone already knows). ☊ state ☊
state that...: He stated categorically that he knew nothing about the deal. ☊ state ☊
sth is stated to be/have sth: The contract was stated to be invalid. ☊ state ☊
Is that a statement or a question? ☊ statement ☊
A government spokesperson made a statement to the press. ☊ statement ☊
The police asked me to make a statement (= a written account of facts concerning a crime, used in court if legal action follows). ☊ statement ☊
My bank sends me monthly statements. ☊ statement ☊
They were granted refugee status. ☊ status ☊
The party was denied legal status. ☊ status ☊
to have a high social status ☊ status ☊
The job brings with it status and a high income. ☊ status ☊
the high status accorded to science in our culture ☊ status ☊
'Do you want a drink?' 'No, thanks, I can't stay.' ☊ stay ☊
Stay there and don't move! ☊ stay ☊
She stayed at home (= did not go out to work) while the children were young. ☊ stay ☊
I'm staying late at the office tonight. ☊ stay ☊
My hat won't stay on! ☊ stay ☊
stay doing sth: They stayed talking until well into the night. ☊ stay ☊
I can't stay awake any longer. ☊ stay ☊
The store stays open until late on Thursdays. ☊ stay ☊
Stay tuned (= used to ask people to continue listening to or watching a particular programme on the radio or television). ☊ stay ☊
+ adv./prep.: I don't know why they stay together (= remain married or in a relationship). ☊ stay ☊
She did not want to stay in nursing all her life. ☊ stay ☊
The TV stays on all day in their house. ☊ stay ☊
I stayed three nights at my cousin's house. ☊ stay ☊
to stay out of trouble ☊ stay out of sth ☊
His breathing was steady. ☊ steady ☊
They set off at a steady pace. ☊ steady ☊
a steady boyfriend/girlfriend (= with whom you have a serious relationship or one that has lasted a long time) ☊ steady ☊
Such fine work requires a good eye and a steady hand. ☊ steady ☊
She's not very steady on her feet these days. ☊ steady ☊
The situation got steadily worse. ☊ steadily ☊
Thieves stole jewellery worth over £10 000. ☊ steal ☊
It's a crime to handle stolen goods. ☊ steal ☊
Steam rose from the boiling kettle. ☊ steam ☊
a Turkish steam bath ☊ steam ☊
the introduction of steam in the 18th century ☊ steam ☊
steam power ☊ steam ☊
the steam age ☊ steam ☊
a steam train/engine ☊ steam ☊
The bridge is reinforced with huge steel girders. ☊ steel ☊
The path grew steeper as we climbed higher. ☊ steep ☊
The ship steered a course between the islands. ☊ steer ☊
This was a first step towards a united Europe. ☊ step ☊
This won't solve the problem but it's a step in the right direction. ☊ step ☊
Having completed the first stage, you can move on to step 2. ☊ step ☊
This was a big step up (= to a better position) in his career. ☊ step ☊
I'll explain it to you step by step. ☊ step ☊
The key has stuck in the lock. ☊ stick ☊
Can you stick this on the noticeboard? ☊ stick ☊
stick sth + adv./prep.: He stuck a stamp on the envelope. ☊ stick ☊
The glue's useless—the pieces just won't stick. ☊ stick ☊
Don't stick your fingers through the bars of the cage. ☊ stick ☊
She finds it impossible to stick to a diet. ☊ stick to sth ☊
'Shall we meet on Friday this week?' 'No, let's stick to Saturday.' ☊ stick to sth ☊
Don't stick your arm out of the car window. ☊ stick out (of sth), stick sth out (of sth) ☊
The branch was sticking up out of the water. ☊ stick up ☊
We collected dry sticks to start a fire. ☊ stick ☊
The boys were throwing sticks and stones at the dog. ☊ stick ☊
Stir in the milk to make a soft but not sticky dough. ☊ sticky ☊
Whisk the egg whites until stiff. ☊ stiff ☊
I'm really stiff after that bike ride yesterday. ☊ stiff ☊
The windows were stiff and she couldn't get them open. ☊ stiff ☊
The key turned stiffly in the lock. ☊ stiffly ☊
She sat down stiffly on a chair by the wall, aware that they were looking at her. ☊ stiffly ☊
I wrote to them last month and I'm still waiting for a reply. ☊ still ☊
There's still time to change your mind. ☊ still ☊
Although he promised faithfully to come, I still didn't think he would. ☊ still ☊
We searched everywhere but we still couldn't find it. ☊ still ☊
The weather was cold and wet. Still, we had a great time. ☊ still ☊
The kids found it hard to stay still. ☊ still ☊
Can't you sit still? ☊ still ☊
We stayed in a village where time has stood still (= life has not changed for many years). ☊ still ☊
Be careful of the nettles—they sting! ☊ sting ☊
I put some antiseptic on the cut and it stung for a moment. ☊ sting ☊
My eyes were stinging from the smoke. ☊ sting ☊
A wasp or bee sting is painful but not necessarily serious. ☊ sting ☊
There was a sting of sarcasm in his voice. ☊ sting ☊
He smiled at her, trying to take the sting out of his words (= trying to make the situation less painful or difficult). ☊ sting ☊
stir sth in: Stir in the milk until the sauce thickens. ☊ stir ☊
We have a fast turnover of stock. ☊ stock ☊
That particular model is not currently in stock. ☊ stock ☊
I'm afraid we're temporarily out of stock. ☊ stock ☊
We don't carry a large stock of pine furniture. ☊ stock ☊
It is important to carry out regular stock checks. ☊ stock ☊
She had no stomach for the leftover stew. ☊ have no stomach for sth ☊
They had no stomach for a fight. ☊ have no stomach for sth ☊
I can't stomach violent films. ☊ stomach ☊
I find him very hard to stomach. ☊ stomach ☊
She couldn't stomach any breakfast. ☊ stomach ☊
Some children were throwing stones into the lake. ☊ stone ☊
What time is it? My watch has stopped. ☊ stop ☊
Can you stop the printer once it's started? ☊ stop ☊
stop to do sth: We stopped to admire the scenery. ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth: I want to go and you can't stop me. ☊ stop ☊
There's no stopping us now (= nothing can prevent us from achieving what we want to achieve). ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth from doing sth: There's nothing to stop you from accepting the offer. ☊ stop ☊
You can't stop people from saying what they think. ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth doing sth: You can't stop people saying what they think. ☊ stop ☊
stop sth: Doctors couldn't stop the bleeding. ☊ stop ☊
stop (doing sth): That phone never stops ringing! ☊ stop ☊
Please stop crying and tell me what's wrong. ☊ stop ☊
She criticizes everyone and the trouble is, she doesn't know when to stop. ☊ stop ☊
Can't you just stop? ☊ stop ☊
The car stopped at the traffic lights. ☊ stop ☊
This train doesn't stop at Oxford. ☊ stop ☊
We stopped for the night in Port Augusta. ☊ stop ☊
Work has temporarily come to a stop while the funding is reviewed. ☊ stop ☊
Babies do not grow at a steady rate but in stops and starts. ☊ stop ☊
a big department store ☊ store ☊
a health food store ☊ store ☊
animals storing up food for the winter ☊ store ☊
Thousands of pieces of data are stored in a computer's memory. ☊ store ☊
a story about time travel ☊ story ☊
Shall I tell you a story? ☊ story ☊
He read the children a story. ☊ story ☊
The police didn't believe her story. ☊ story ☊
I can't decide until I've heard both sides of the story. ☊ story ☊
Many years later I returned to Africa but that's another story (= I am not going to talk about it now). ☊ story ☊
He told us the story of his life. ☊ story ☊
Most people don't want to spend hours slaving over a hot stove (= cooking). ☊ stove ☊
Come straight home after school. ☊ straight ☊
She went straight from college to a top job. ☊ straight ☊
Can you stretch your arms out straighter? ☊ straight ☊
I can't shoot straight (= accurately). ☊ straight ☊
long straight hair (= without curls) ☊ straight ☊
You should try not to place too much strain on muscles and joints. ☊ strain ☊
The ground here cannot take the strain of a large building. ☊ strain ☊
The cable has a 140kg breaking strain (= it will break when it is stretched or pulled by a force greater than this). ☊ strain ☊
Their marriage is under great strain at the moment. ☊ strain ☊
These repayments are putting a strain on our finances. ☊ strain ☊
Relax, and let us take the strain (= do things for you). ☊ strain ☊
The transport service cannot cope with the strain of so many additional passengers. ☊ strain ☊
You will learn to cope with the stresses and strains of public life. ☊ strain ☊
strange (that)...: It's strange (that) we haven't heard from him. ☊ strange ☊
strange (how...): It's strange how childhood impressions linger. ☊ strange ☊
Strange to say, I don't really enjoy television. ☊ strange ☊
a strange city ☊ strange ☊
Never accept lifts from strange men. ☊ strange ☊
Strangely enough, I don't feel at all nervous. ☊ strangely ☊
There was a complete stranger sitting at my desk. ☊ stranger ☊
They got on well together although they were total strangers. ☊ stranger ☊
We've told our daughter not to speak to strangers. ☊ stranger ☊
Sorry, I don't know where the bank is. I'm a stranger here myself. ☊ stranger ☊
strategy for doing sth: to develop a strategy for dealing with unemployment ☊ strategy ☊
defence strategies ☊ strategy ☊
He blew out a stream of cigar smoke. ☊ stream ☊
Cars filed past in an endless stream. ☊ stream ☊
The agency provided me with a steady stream of work. ☊ stream ☊
to walk along/down/up the street ☊ street ☊
the town's narrow cobbled streets ☊ street ☊
10 Downing Street ☊ street ☊
He is used to being recognized in the street. ☊ street ☊
a street map/plan of York ☊ street ☊
street theatre/musicians ☊ street ☊
My office is at street level (= on the ground floor). ☊ street ☊
It's not safe to walk the streets at night. ☊ street ☊
It was time to take the political struggle onto the streets (= by protesting in large groups in the streets of a city). ☊ street ☊
The feeling I get from the street is that we have a good chance of winning this election. ☊ street ☊
The word on the street is that it's not going to happen. ☊ street ☊
Opinion on the street was divided. ☊ street ☊
the problems of young people living on the streets ☊ (out) on the streets/street ☊
If it had been left to me I would have put him out on the street long ago. ☊ (out) on the streets/street ☊
This job seems right up your street. ☊ (right) up your street ☊
street sports such as skateboarding and skating ☊ street ☊
street newspapers sold by the homeless ☊ street ☊
street culture/dance/law ☊ street ☊
Street sport is informal and based on whatever people want to play. ☊ street ☊
This view has recently gathered strength (= become stronger or more widely held). ☊ strength ☊
Their superior military strength gives them a huge advantage. ☊ strength ☊
The rally was intended to be a show of strength by the socialists. ☊ strength ☊
He had a physical strength that matched his outward appearance. ☊ strength ☊
strength to do sth: She didn't have the strength to walk any further. ☊ strength ☊
coping with stress ☊ stress ☊
She failed to withstand the stresses and strains of public life. ☊ stress ☊
stress management (= dealing with stress) ☊ stress ☊
stress out: I try not to stress out when things go wrong. ☊ stress ☊
stress sb (out): Driving in cities really stresses me (out). ☊ stress ☊
+ speech: 'There is,' Johnson stressed, 'no real alternative.' ☊ stress ☊
stress how, what, etc...: I cannot stress too much how important this is. ☊ stress ☊
Beyond the mountains stretches a vast desert. ☊ stretch ☊
The jeans stretch to provide a perfect fit. ☊ stretch ☊
She left strict instructions that she was not to be disturbed. ☊ strict ☊
He told me in the strictest confidence (= on the understanding that I would tell nobody else). ☊ strict ☊
They were always very strict with their children. ☊ strict ☊
a strict Muslim ☊ strict ☊
it strikes sb that...: It strikes me that nobody is really in favour of the changes. ☊ strike ☊
Two days later tragedy struck. ☊ strike ☊
an air strike ☊ strike ☊
They decided to launch a pre-emptive strike. ☊ strike ☊
an unofficial/a one-day strike ☊ strike ☊
Air traffic controllers are threatening to come out on/go on strike. ☊ strike ☊
The student union has called for a rent strike (= a refusal to pay rent as a protest). ☊ strike ☊
In striking contrast to their brothers, the girls were both intelligent and charming. ☊ striking ☊
The molecules join together to form long strings. ☊ string ☊
The key is hanging on a string by the door. ☊ string ☊
After the guests had gone, I stripped all the beds (= removed all the sheets in order to wash them). ☊ strip ☊
strip A off/from B: Deer had stripped all the bark off the tree. ☊ strip ☊
They ordered us to strip and lie down on the grass. ☊ strip ☊
strip sb (to sth): He stood there stripped to the waist (= he had no clothes on the upper part of his body). ☊ strip ☊
a tiny strip of garden ☊ strip ☊
The islands are separated by a narrow strip of water. ☊ strip ☊
a blue and white striped jacket ☊ striped ☊
He won by two strokes (= in golf, by taking two fewer strokes than his opponent). ☊ stroke ☊
He's a beautiful dog. Can I stroke him? ☊ stroke ☊
strong cheese ☊ strong ☊
a strong marriage ☊ strong ☊
Are you feeling stronger now after your rest? ☊ strong ☊
a strong candidate for the job ☊ strong ☊
You're in a strong position to negotiate a deal. ☊ strong ☊
It's difficult, I know. But be strong! ☊ strong ☊
She's had a strong will since she was a baby. ☊ strong ☊
strong support for the government ☊ strong ☊
There is strong evidence of a link between exercise and a healthy heart. ☊ strong ☊
You have a strong case for getting your job back. ☊ strong ☊
She wasn't a strong swimmer (= she could not swim well). ☊ strong ☊
The room smelt strongly of polish. ☊ strongly ☊
changes in the social and economic structure of society ☊ structure ☊
struggle (for sth): a country struggling for independence ☊ struggle ☊
Shona struggled for breath. ☊ struggle ☊
life as a struggling artist (= one who is very poor) ☊ struggle ☊
struggle to do sth: They struggled just to pay their bills. ☊ struggle ☊
Paul struggled out of his wheelchair. ☊ struggle ☊
struggle (against sb/sth): He struggled against cancer for two years. ☊ struggle ☊
Three teams are locked in a struggle for this year's title. ☊ struggle ☊
She will not give up her children without a struggle. ☊ struggle ☊
There were no signs of a struggle at the murder scene. ☊ struggle ☊
After a short struggle, I managed to get the knife away from him. ☊ struggle ☊
They face an uphill struggle to get to the finals of the competition. ☊ struggle ☊
a medical/science, etc. student ☊ student ☊
a graduate/postgraduate/research student ☊ student ☊
a student grant/loan (= money that is given/lent to students to pay for their studies) ☊ student ☊
student fees (= to pay for the cost of teaching) ☊ student ☊
She's a student at Sussex University. ☊ student ☊
a dramatic increase in student numbers ☊ student ☊
I did some acting in my student days. ☊ student ☊
a 15-year-old high school student ☊ student ☊
a television studio ☊ studio ☊
a studio audience (= one in a studio, that can be seen or heard as a programme is broadcast) ☊ studio ☊
She works for a major Hollywood studio. ☊ studio ☊
a studio executive ☊ studio ☊
This study shows/confirms/suggests that... ☊ study ☊
scientific studies of fishing grounds and methods of fishing ☊ study ☊
business/media/American studies ☊ study ☊
a room set aside for private study ☊ study ☊
academic/literary/scientific, etc. study ☊ study ☊
It is important to develop good study skills. ☊ study ☊
Physiology is the study of how living things work. ☊ study ☊
to continue your studies ☊ study ☊
Scientists are studying photographs of the planet for signs of life. ☊ study ☊
study how, what, etc...: The group will study how the region coped with the loss of thousands of jobs. ☊ study ☊
study (sth): How long have you been studying English? ☊ study ☊
Don't disturb Jane, she's studying for her exams. ☊ study ☊
study (sth) at...: My brother studied at the Royal College of Art. ☊ study ☊
study (sth) under...: a composer who studied under Nadia Boulanger (= was taught by Nadia Boulanger) ☊ study ☊
study to do/be sth: Nina is studying to be an architect. ☊ study ☊
I don't know how you can eat that stuff! ☊ stuff ☊
They sell stationery and stuff (like that). ☊ stuff ☊
Could you move all that stuff off the table? ☊ stuff ☊
I've got loads of stuff to do today. ☊ stuff ☊
The band did some great stuff on their first album. ☊ stuff ☊
I don't believe in all that stuff about ghosts. ☊ stuff ☊
He'll manage—he isn't stupid. ☊ stupid ☊
a style of architecture ☊ style ☊
a fine example of Gothic style ☊ style ☊
a parody written in the style of Molière ☊ style ☊
The palace was rebuilt in the same style. ☊ style ☊
The hotel has been redecorated but it's lost a lot of its style. ☊ style ☊
She does everything with style and grace. ☊ style ☊
We stock a wide variety of styles and sizes. ☊ style ☊
Have you thought about having your hair in a shorter style? ☊ style ☊
a style that was popular in the 1950s ☊ style ☊
style-conscious teenagers ☊ style ☊
Short skirts are back in style (= fashionable). ☊ style ☊
My husband has no sense of style. ☊ style ☊
a style of management ☊ style ☊
a management style ☊ style ☊
furniture to suit your style of living ☊ style ☊
a study of different teaching styles ☊ style ☊
I like your style (= I like the way you do things). ☊ style ☊
Caution was not her style (= not the way she usually behaved). ☊ style ☊
I'm surprised he rides a motorbike—I'd have thought big cars were more his style (= what suited him). ☊ style ☊
Biology is my favourite subject. ☊ subject ☊
an unpleasant subject of conversation ☊ subject ☊
I have nothing more to say on the subject. ☊ subject ☊
How did we get onto the subject of marriage? ☊ subject ☊
We seem to have got off the subject we're meant to be discussing. ☊ subject ☊
a chemical/radioactive, etc. substance ☊ substance ☊
banned/illegal substances (= drugs) ☊ substance ☊
Substantial numbers of people support the reforms. ☊ substantial ☊
There are substantial differences between the two groups. ☊ substantial ☊
Their share of the software market is substantial. ☊ substantial ☊
a street of substantial Victorian villas ☊ substantial ☊
The plane was substantially damaged in the crash. ☊ substantially ☊
substitute for sb/sth: Paul's father only saw him as a substitute for his dead brother. ☊ substitute ☊
The course teaches you the theory but there's no substitute for practical experience. ☊ substitute ☊
The local bus service was a poor substitute for their car. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute for sb/sth: Nothing can substitute for the advice your doctor is able to give you. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute A for B: Margarine can be substituted for butter in this recipe. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute sb/sth: Beckham was substituted in the second half after a knee injury (= somebody else played instead of Beckham in the second half). ☊ substitute ☊
Can you find someone to substitute for you at the meeting? ☊ substitute ☊
Our plan succeeded. ☊ succeed ☊
I tried to discuss it with her but only succeeded in making her angry (= I failed and did the opposite of what I intended). ☊ succeed ☊
succeed in sth: She doesn't have the ruthlessness required to succeed in business. ☊ succeed ☊
success (in doing sth): I didn't have much success in finding a job. ☊ success ☊
success (in sth): They didn't have much success in life. ☊ success ☊
Confidence is the key to success. ☊ success ☊
Their plan will probably meet with little success. ☊ success ☊
She wasn't a success as a teacher. ☊ success ☊
successful (in sth/in doing sth): They were successful in winning the contract. ☊ successful ☊
successful (at sth/at doing sth): I wasn't very successful at keeping the news secret. ☊ successful ☊
We congratulated them on the successful completion of the project. ☊ successful ☊
This arrangement has operated successfully for the past six years. ☊ successfully ☊
They had been invited to a Hindu wedding and were not sure what happened on such occasions. ☊ such ☊
He said he didn't have time or made some such excuse. ☊ such ☊
We were second-class citizens and they treated us as such. ☊ such ☊
There is no such thing as a free lunch. ☊ such ☊
Such advice as he was given (= it was not very much) has proved almost worthless. ☊ such ☊
The knot was fastened in such a way that it was impossible to undo. ☊ such ☊
This issue was of such importance that we could not afford to ignore it. ☊ such ☊
Wild flowers such as primroses are becoming rare. ☊ such as ☊
'There are loads of things to do.' 'Such as?' (= give me an example) ☊ such as ☊
Opportunities such as this did not come every day. ☊ such as ☊
The new job is not a promotion as such, but it has good prospects. ☊ as such ☊
'Well, did they offer it to you?' 'No, not as such, but they said I had a good chance.' ☊ as such ☊
suck sth + adv./prep.: The pump sucks air out through the valve. ☊ suck ☊
suck sth + adj.: Greenfly can literally suck a plant dry. ☊ suck ☊
I suddenly realized what I had to do. ☊ suddenly ☊
I hate to see animals suffering. ☊ suffer ☊
suffer for sth: He made a rash decision and now he is suffering for it. ☊ suffer ☊
His school work is suffering because of family problems. ☊ suffer ☊
This war has caused widespread human suffering. ☊ suffering ☊
Allow sufficient time to get there. ☊ sufficient ☊
sufficient to do sth: These reasons are not sufficient to justify the ban. ☊ sufficient ☊
sufficient for sth/sb: Is £100 sufficient for your expenses? ☊ sufficient ☊
The following day she felt sufficiently well to go to work. ☊ sufficiently ☊
This juice contains no added sugar. ☊ sugar ☊
suggest sb/sth for sth: Who would you suggest for the job? ☊ suggest ☊
suggest sb/sth as sth: She suggested Paris as a good place for the conference. ☊ suggest ☊
suggest (that)...: All the evidence suggests (that) he stole the money. ☊ suggest ☊
suggest sth: The symptoms suggest a minor heart attack. ☊ suggest ☊
suggest sth to sb: What do these results suggest to you? ☊ suggest ☊
Can I make a suggestion? ☊ suggestion ☊
Do you have any suggestions? ☊ suggestion ☊
suggestion (for/about/on sth): I'd like to hear your suggestions for ways of raising money. ☊ suggestion ☊
We welcome any comments and suggestions on these proposals. ☊ suggestion ☊
There is no suggestion of any impropriety. ☊ suggestion ☊
suggestion that...: There was no suggestion that he was doing anything illegal. ☊ suggestion ☊
suit sb/sth: Choose a computer to suit your particular needs. ☊ suit ☊
If we met at 2, would that suit you? ☊ suit ☊
If you want to go by bus, that suits me fine. ☊ suit ☊
He can be very helpful, but only when it suits him. ☊ suit ☊
it suits sb to do sth: It suits me to start work at a later time. ☊ suit ☊
Blue suits you. You should wear it more often. ☊ suit ☊
I don't think this coat really suits me. ☊ suit ☊
a suitable candidate ☊ suitable ☊
suitable for sth/sb: This programme is not suitable for children. ☊ suitable ☊
a suitable place for a picnic ☊ suitable ☊
suitable to do sth: I don't have anything suitable to wear for the party. ☊ suitable ☊
Would now be a suitable moment to discuss my report? ☊ suitable ☊
suited (to sb/sth): She was ideally suited to the part of Eva Peron. ☊ suited ☊
This diet is suited to anyone who wants to lose weight fast. ☊ suited ☊
This was a job to which he seemed well suited. ☊ suited ☊
suited (for sb/sth): He is not really suited for a teaching career. ☊ suited ☊
Jo and I are very well suited. ☊ suited ☊
They were not suited to one another. ☊ suited ☊
a large sum of money ☊ sum ☊
a six-figure sum ☊ sum ☊
Huge sums have been invested in this project. ☊ sum ☊
sum what...: Can I just sum up what we've agreed so far? ☊ sum up, sum sth up ☊
I made a summary report for the records. ☊ summary ☊
This room gets the sun in the mornings. ☊ sun ☊
They've booked a holiday in the sun (= in a place where it is warm and the sun shines a lot). ☊ sun ☊
Her face had obviously caught the sun (= become red or brown) on holiday. ☊ sun ☊
superior intelligence ☊ superior ☊
The enemy won because of their superior numbers (= there were more of them). ☊ superior ☊
The water supply is unsafe. ☊ supply ☊
We cannot guarantee adequate supplies of raw materials. ☊ supply ☊
Books were in short supply (= there were not enough of them). ☊ supply ☊
a transport plane carrying food and medical supplies for refugees ☊ supply ☊
The UN has agreed to allow the supply of emergency aid. ☊ supply ☊
The electricity supply (= the system supplying electricity) had been cut off. ☊ supply ☊
a contract for the supply of timber ☊ supply ☊
supply sth to sb/sth: Foreign governments supplied arms to the rebels. ☊ supply ☊
supply sb/sth with sth: Foreign governments supplied the rebels with arms. ☊ supply ☊
Which team do you support? ☊ support ☊
The witness's story was not supported by the evidence. ☊ support ☊
The results of the experiment supported her theory. ☊ support ☊
a platform supported by concrete pillars ☊ support ☊
Support the baby's head when you hold it. ☊ support ☊
She walked carefully down the stairs, supported by her grandson. ☊ support ☊
Several major companies are supporting the project. ☊ support ☊
Mark has two children to support from his first marriage. ☊ support ☊
He turned to crime to support his drug habit. ☊ support ☊
The atmosphere of Mars could not support life. ☊ support ☊
She supported herself through college by working as a waitress in a local bar. ☊ support ☊
The town supports a small fishing fleet. ☊ support ☊
support sb/sth: to support a proposal ☊ support ☊
These measures are strongly supported by environmental groups. ☊ support ☊
If you raise it at the meeting, I'll support you. ☊ support ☊
support sb/sth in sth: The government supported the unions in their demand for a minimum wage. ☊ support ☊
an organization that supports people with AIDS ☊ support ☊
She supported her husband through many difficult times. ☊ support ☊
The company will support customers in Europe (= solve their problems with a product). ☊ support ☊
The statistics offer further support for our theory. ☊ support ☊
When my father died, Jim was a real support. ☊ support ☊
I wrapped a bandage around my ankle to give it some support. ☊ support ☊
She held on to his arm for support. ☊ support ☊
Her family and friends have given her lots of support. ☊ support ☊
Thanks for all your support on the day of the funeral. ☊ support ☊
There is strong public support for the change. ☊ support ☊
Can I rely on your support (= will you vote for me) in the election? ☊ support ☊
Only a few people spoke in support of the proposal. ☊ support ☊
Local businesses have provided financial support. ☊ support ☊
She has no visible means of support (= no work, income etc.). ☊ support ☊
The idea has met with widespread support. ☊ support ☊
a strong/loyal/staunch supporter ☊ supporter ☊
Labour supporters ☊ supporter ☊
I'm an Arsenal supporter. ☊ supporter ☊
Getting a visa isn't as simple as you might suppose. ☊ suppose ☊
Prices will go up, I suppose. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose sb/sth to be/have sth: This combination of qualities is generally supposed to be extremely rare. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose sb/sth (to be/have) sth: suppose sb/sth + adj.: She had supposed him (to be) very rich. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose sb/sth + noun: I had supposed his wife a younger woman. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: I don't suppose for a minute that he'll agree (= I'm sure that he won't). ☊ suppose ☊
Why do you suppose he resigned? ☊ suppose ☊
I suppose all the tickets have been sold now, have they? ☊ suppose ☊
There is no reason to suppose she's lying. ☊ suppose ☊
I suppose you think it's funny, do you? (= showing anger). ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: Suppose flights are fully booked on that day—which other day could we go? ☊ suppose ☊
suppose sth: The theory supposes the existence of life on other planets. ☊ suppose ☊
I could take you in the car, I suppose (= but I don't really want to). ☊ suppose ☊
'Can I borrow the car?' 'I suppose so ' (= Yes, but I'm not happy about it). ☊ suppose ☊
What I'm saying, I suppose, is that she's not really suitable for the job. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: I don't suppose (that) I could have a look at your newspaper, could I? ☊ suppose ☊
You're supposed to buy a ticket, but not many people do. ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
I thought we were supposed to be paid today. ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
The engine doesn't sound like it's supposed to. ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
You were supposed to be here an hour ago! ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
'Yes and no.' 'What is that supposed to mean?' (= showing that you are annoyed) ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
I haven't seen it myself, but it's supposed to be a great movie. ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
You're not supposed to walk on the grass. ☊ not be supposed to do sth ☊
'Is that John over there?' 'I'm not sure '. ☊ sure ☊
You don't sound very sure. ☊ sure ☊
Are you sure you don't mind? ☊ sure ☊
sure how, whether, etc...: Ask me if you're not sure how to do it. ☊ sure ☊
I'm not sure whether I should tell you this. ☊ sure ☊
We could not be sure of financial support. ☊ sure ☊
sure of doing sth: England must win this game to be sure of qualifying for the World Cup. ☊ sure ☊
The exhibition is sure to be popular. ☊ sure ☊
You're sure to get lost if you don't keep to the path. ☊ sure ☊
Make sure (that) no one finds out about this. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
They scored another goal and made sure of victory. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
I think the door's locked, but I'll just go and make sure. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
No one knows for sure what happened. ☊ for sure ☊
I think he'll be back on Monday, but I can't say for sure. ☊ for sure ☊
One thing is for sure—it's not going to be easy. ☊ for sure ☊
'Will you open the wine?' 'Sure, where is it?' ☊ sure ☊
Did it hurt? Sure it hurt. ☊ sure ☊
Sure, no problem. ☊ sure ☊
It's surely only a matter of time before he is found, isn't it? ☊ surely ☊
Surely you don't think I was responsible for this? ☊ surely ☊
'They're getting married.' 'Surely not! ' ☊ surely ☊
They won't go, surely? ☊ surely ☊
an uneven road surface ☊ surface ☊
We'll need a flat surface to play the game on. ☊ surface ☊
I have a surprise for you! ☊ surprise ☊
It comes as no surprise to learn that they broke their promises. ☊ surprise ☊
Her letter came as a complete surprise. ☊ surprise ☊
There are lots of surprises in store for visitors to the gallery. ☊ surprise ☊
She likes springing surprises on people. ☊ surprise ☊
surprise (at sth): He gasped with surprise at her strength. ☊ surprise ☊
They couldn't conceal their surprise at seeing us together. ☊ surprise ☊
I got a surprise when I saw the bill. ☊ surprise ☊
To everyone's surprise, the plan succeeded. ☊ surprise ☊
Imagine our surprise when he walked into the room! ☊ surprise ☊
They expressed surprise at the outcome. ☊ surprise ☊
surprise sb: It wouldn't surprise me if they got married soon. ☊ surprise ☊
it surprises sb that...: It surprises me that you've never sung professionally. ☊ surprise ☊
They were surprised to find that he'd already left. ☊ surprised ☊
surprised (that...): You shouldn't be surprised (that) he didn't come. ☊ surprised ☊
Don't be surprised if I pretend not to recognise you. ☊ surprised ☊
'Will she cancel the party?' 'I wouldn't be surprised.' ☊ surprised ☊
You'd be surprised how many people voted for him. ☊ surprised ☊
It's not surprising (that) they lost. ☊ surprising ☊
Not surprisingly on such a hot day, the beach was crowded. ☊ surprisingly ☊
surround sth/sb: Tall trees surround the lake. ☊ surround ☊
surround sth/sb with sth: The lake is surrounded with/by trees. ☊ surround ☊
surround sb/sth with sb/sth: They've surrounded the building with police. ☊ surround ☊
From the top of the hill you can see all the surrounding countryside. ☊ surrounding ☊
The buildings have been designed to blend in with their surroundings. ☊ surroundings ☊
A recent survey showed 75% of those questioned were in favour of the plan. ☊ survey ☊
The survey revealed that... ☊ survey ☊
an aerial survey (= made by taking photographs from an aircraft) ☊ survey ☊
The next morning we surveyed the damage caused by the fire. ☊ survey ☊
We surveyed 500 smokers and found that over three quarters would like to give up. ☊ survey ☊
87% of the 1 000 companies surveyed employ part-time staff. ☊ survey ☊
survive from sth: Some strange customs have survived from earlier times. ☊ survive ☊
survive on sth: I can't survive on £40 a week (= it is not enough for my basic needs). ☊ survive ☊
They spent two months in the jungle, surviving on small animals and fruit. ☊ survive ☊
survive as sth: He survived as party leader until his second election defeat. ☊ survive ☊
survive sth: The company managed to survive the crisis. ☊ survive ☊
Many birds didn't survive the severe winter. ☊ survive ☊
suspect (sth): If you suspect a gas leak, do not strike a match or even turn on an electric light. ☊ suspect ☊
Suspecting nothing, he walked right into the trap. ☊ suspect ☊
I didn't want the neighbours suspecting anything. ☊ suspect ☊
As I had suspected all along, he was not a real policeman. ☊ suspect ☊
suspect (that)...: I began to suspect (that) they were trying to get rid of me. ☊ suspect ☊
suspect sb/sth of doing sth: I suspected her of damaging the equipment. ☊ suspect ☊
The drug is suspected of causing over 200 deaths. ☊ suspect ☊
They drove away slowly to avoid arousing suspicion. ☊ suspicion ☊
suspicion (that...): I have a sneaking suspicion that she's not telling the truth. ☊ suspicion ☊
She was reluctant to voice her suspicions. ☊ suspicion ☊
It's time to confront him with our suspicions. ☊ suspicion ☊
Their offer was greeted with some suspicion. ☊ suspicion ☊
They became suspicious of his behaviour and contacted the police. ☊ suspicious ☊
You have a very suspicious mind (= you always think that people are behaving in an illegal or dishonest way). ☊ suspicious ☊
Police are not treating the fire as suspicious. ☊ suspicious ☊
She swallowed hard and told him the bad news. ☊ swallow ☊
I had a sore throat and it hurt to swallow. ☊ swallow ☊
I don't like to hear children swearing. ☊ swear ☊
swear sth: He swore revenge on the man who had killed his father. ☊ swear ☊
swear (that)...: I swear (that) I'll never leave you. ☊ swear ☊
swear to do sth: She made him swear not to tell anyone. ☊ swear ☊
I could have sworn (= I am sure) I heard the phone ring. ☊ swear ☊
swear to sb/on sth (that)...: I swear to God I had nothing to do with it. ☊ swear ☊
swear that...: Are you willing to stand up in court and swear that you don't recognize him? ☊ swear ☊
swear to do sth: Remember, you have sworn to tell the truth. ☊ swear ☊
beads of sweat ☊ sweat ☊
She wiped the sweat from her face. ☊ sweat ☊
By the end of the match, the sweat was pouring off him. ☊ sweat ☊
Their bodies were soaked in sweat. ☊ sweat ☊
I woke up in a sweat. ☊ sweat ☊
She completed the routine without even working up a sweat. ☊ sweat ☊
He breaks out in a sweat just at the thought of flying. ☊ sweat ☊
He started having night sweats. ☊ sweat ☊
to sweat heavily ☊ sweat ☊
The palms of his hands began to sweat. ☊ sweat ☊
sweat sth: He was sweating buckets (= a lot). ☊ sweat ☊
Chimneys should be swept regularly. ☊ sweep ☊
sweep sth + adj.: The showroom had been emptied and swept clean. ☊ sweep ☊
a sweet-smelling rose ☊ sweet ☊
The air was sweet with incense. ☊ sweet ☊
I had a craving for something sweet. ☊ sweet ☊
This wine is too sweet for me. ☊ sweet ☊
Cook the lentils for 20 minutes until they swell and soften. ☊ swell ☊
I can't swim. ☊ swim ☊
The boys swam across the lake. ☊ swim ☊
They spent the day swimming and sunbathing. ☊ swim ☊
She trained five times a week at her local swimming pool. ☊ swimming pool ☊
As he pushed her, she swung higher and higher (= while sitting on a swing). ☊ swing ☊
swing from sth: A set of keys swung from her belt. ☊ swing ☊
swing yourself + adv./prep.: He swung himself out of the car. ☊ swing ☊
The kids were playing on the swings. ☊ swing ☊
Voting showed a 10% swing to Labour. ☊ swing ☊
There are indications of a swing towards nuclear power. ☊ swing ☊
the swing of her hips ☊ swing ☊
switch (over) (from sth) (to sth): We're in the process of switching over to a new system of invoicing. ☊ switch ☊
switch sth (over) (from sth) (to sth): The meeting has been switched to next week. ☊ switch ☊
Her eyes were red and swollen from crying. ☊ swollen ☊
White has always been a symbol of purity in Western cultures. ☊ symbol ☊
Mandela became a symbol of the anti-apartheid struggle. ☊ symbol ☊
What is the chemical symbol for copper? ☊ symbol ☊
a sympathetic listener ☊ sympathetic ☊
I did not feel at all sympathetic towards Kate. ☊ sympathetic ☊
I'm here if you need a sympathetic ear (= sb to talk to about your problems). ☊ sympathetic ☊
She was very sympathetic when I was sick. ☊ sympathetic ☊
to be sympathetic to the party's aims ☊ sympathetic ☊
Russian newspapers are largely sympathetic to the president. ☊ sympathetic ☊
to express/feel sympathy for sb ☊ sympathy ☊
I have no sympathy for Jan, it's all her own fault. ☊ sympathy ☊
I wish he'd show me a little more sympathy. ☊ sympathy ☊
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the victims of the war. ☊ sympathy ☊
May we offer our deepest sympathies on the death of your wife. ☊ sympathy ☊
The seamen went on strike in sympathy with (= to show their support for) the dockers. ☊ sympathy ☊
Her sympathies lie with the anti-abortion lobby. ☊ sympathy ☊
the British educational system ☊ system ☊
system for doing sth: a new system for assessing personal tax bills ☊ system ☊
system of sth: a system of government ☊ system ☊
a transport system ☊ system ☊
heating systems ☊ system ☊
a stereo system ☊ system ☊
a security system ☊ system ☊
You have to wait until the drugs have passed out of your system. ☊ system ☊
the male reproductive system ☊ system ☊
a table of contents (= a list of the main points or information in a book, usually at the front of the book) ☊ table ☊
Table 2 shows how prices and earnings have increased over the past 20 years. ☊ table ☊
A table for two, please (= in a restaurant). ☊ table ☊
I'd like to book a table for tonight (= in a restaurant). ☊ table ☊
to set the table (= to put the plates, knives, etc. on it for a meal) ☊ table ☊
He questioned her next morning over the breakfast table (= during breakfast). ☊ table ☊
Children must learn to behave at table. ☊ table ☊
Firefighters tackled a blaze in a garage last night. ☊ tackle ☊
The dog ran up, wagging its tail. ☊ tail ☊
take sth: The journey to the airport takes about half an hour. ☊ take ☊
take sth to do sth: It takes about half an hour to get to the airport. ☊ take ☊
That cut is taking a long time to heal. ☊ take ☊
The official seemed to take hours to examine my passport. ☊ take ☊
It'll take her time to recover from the illness. ☊ take ☊
take sth for sb to do sth: It'll take time (= take a long time) for her to recover from the illness. ☊ take ☊
+ adv.: I need a shower—I won't take long. ☊ take ☊
The government is taking action to combat drug abuse. ☊ take ☊
to take a deep breath ☊ take ☊
No decision will be taken on the matter until next week. ☊ take ☊
He takes the view that children are responsible for their own actions. ☊ take ☊
If they offer me the job, I'll take it. ☊ take ☊
She was accused of taking bribes. ☊ take ☊
Does the hotel take credit cards? ☊ take ☊
I'll take the call in my office. ☊ take ☊
Why should I take the blame for somebody else's mistakes? ☊ take ☊
If you take my advice you'll have nothing more to do with him. ☊ take ☊
Will you take $10 for the book (= will you sell it for $10)? ☊ take ☊
The school doesn't take boys (= only has girls). ☊ take ☊
The dentist can't take any new patients. ☊ take ☊
She can't take criticism. ☊ take ☊
I don't think I can take much more of this heat. ☊ take ☊
I find his attitude a little hard to take. ☊ take ☊
These threats are not to be taken lightly. ☊ take ☊
I wish you'd take me seriously. ☊ take ☊
Are these seats taken? ☊ take ☊
The doctor has given me some medicine to take for my cough. ☊ take ☊
He started taking drugs (= illegal drugs) at college. ☊ take ☊
I'll take the grey jacket. ☊ take ☊
We took a room at the hotel for two nights. ☊ take ☊
Will you take your books off the table? ☊ take ☊
He took some keys out of his pocket. ☊ take ☊
My name had been taken off the list. ☊ take ☊
She was playing with a knife, so I took it away from her. ☊ take ☊
She was playing with a knife, so I took it off her. ☊ take ☊
Did the burglars take anything valuable? ☊ take ☊
take sth from sth: The scientists are taking water samples from the river. ☊ take ☊
take sth out of sth: Part of her article is taken straight (= copied) out of my book. ☊ take ☊
Can you take (= hold) the baby for a moment? ☊ take ☊
She took the child in her arms and kissed him. ☊ take ☊
take sth to sb/sth: Take this to the bank for me, would you? ☊ take ☊
Shall I take a gift to my host family? ☊ take ☊
take sb sth: Shall I take my host family a gift? ☊ take ☊
take sb: It's too far to walk—I'll take you by car. ☊ take ☊
take sb to sth: A boy took us to our room. ☊ take ☊
take sb to do sth: The boys were taken to see their grandparents most weekends. ☊ take ☊
The new loan takes the total debt to $100 000. ☊ take ☊
We'll take the matter forward at our next meeting (= discuss it further). ☊ take ☊
They've taken up golf. ☊ take sth up ☊
She has taken up (= started to learn to play) the oboe. ☊ take sth up ☊
She was taken on as a trainee. ☊ take sb on ☊
Halfway through the chapter I realized I hadn't taken anything in. ☊ take sth in ☊
She took me in completely with her story. ☊ take sb in ☊
Reporters took down every word of his speech. ☊ take sth down ☊
I was given some pills to take away the pain. ☊ take sth away ☊
The table takes up too much room. ☊ take up sth ☊
I won't take up any more of your time. ☊ take up sth ☊
Her time is fully taken up with writing. ☊ take up sth ☊
talk in sth: We couldn't understand them because they were talking in Chinese. ☊ talk ☊
talk sth: Are they talking Swedish or Danish? ☊ talk ☊
This situation can't go on. We need to talk. ☊ talk ☊
The two sides in the dispute say they are ready to talk. ☊ talk ☊
We talked on the phone for over an hour. ☊ talk ☊
Ann and Joe aren't talking to each other right now (= they refuse to speak to each other because they have argued). ☊ talk ☊
When they get together, all they talk about is football. ☊ talk ☊
What are you talking about? (= used when you are surprised, annoyed and/or worried by sth that sb has just said) ☊ talk ☊
I don't know what you're talking about (= used to say that you did not do sth that sb has accused you of). ☊ talk ☊
arms/pay/peace, etc. talks ☊ talk ☊
to hold talks ☊ talk ☊
Union representatives walked out of emergency talks aimed at reaching a pay settlement. ☊ talk ☊
tall chimneys ☊ tall ☊
the hot/cold tap (= the tap that hot/cold water comes out of) ☊ tap ☊
the sound of a dripping tap ☊ tap ☊
I put my head under the tap and let the cool water run over me. ☊ tap ☊
a blank tape (= a tape that has nothing recorded on it) ☊ tape ☊
I lent her my Bob Marley tapes. ☊ tape ☊
Set yourself targets that you can reasonably hope to achieve. ☊ target ☊
The university will reach its target of 5 000 students next September. ☊ target ☊
The new sports complex is on target to open in June. ☊ target ☊
a target area/audience/group (= the particular area, audience, etc. that a product, programme, etc. is aimed at) ☊ target ☊
They bombed military and civilian targets. ☊ target ☊
target for sb/sth: Doors and windows are an easy target for burglars. ☊ target ☊
It's a prime target (= an obvious target) for terrorist attacks. ☊ target ☊
The children became the target for their father's aggressive outbursts. ☊ target ☊
to perform/carry out/complete/undertake a task ☊ task ☊
a daunting/an impossible/a formidable/an unenviable, etc. task ☊ task ☊
a thankless task (= an unpleasant one that nobody wants to do and nobody thanks you for doing) ☊ task ☊
Our first task is to set up a communications system. ☊ task ☊
Getting hold of this information was no easy task (= was difficult). ☊ task ☊
taste (for sth): That trip gave me a taste for foreign travel. ☊ taste ☊
The colour and style is a matter of personal taste. ☊ taste ☊
Modern art is not to everyone's taste. ☊ taste ☊
There are trips to suit all tastes. ☊ taste ☊
They've got more money than taste. ☊ taste ☊
The room was furnished with taste. ☊ taste ☊
Just have a taste of this cheese. ☊ taste ☊
I don't like the taste of olives. ☊ taste ☊
This dish has an unusual combination of tastes and textures. ☊ taste ☊
I can't really taste anything with this cold. ☊ taste ☊
Any interest payments are taxed as part of your income. ☊ tax ☊
She teaches at our local school. ☊ teach ☊
teach sth: I'll be teaching history and sociology next term. ☊ teach ☊
to teach school (= teach in a school) ☊ teach ☊
teach sth to sb: He teaches English to advanced students. ☊ teach ☊
teach sb to do sth: She taught me to be less critical of other people. ☊ teach ☊
teach sb sth: Our experience as refugees taught us many valuable lessons. ☊ teach ☊
a history/science, etc. teacher ☊ teacher ☊
primary school teachers ☊ teacher ☊
She wants to go into teaching (= make it a career). ☊ teaching ☊
the teaching profession ☊ teaching ☊
He has now retired from full-time teaching ☊ teaching ☊
views that go against traditional Christian teaching ☊ teaching ☊
a team event (= one played by groups of people rather than individual players) ☊ team ☊
The team is/are not playing very well this season. ☊ team ☊
a team leader/member ☊ team ☊
A team of experts has/have been called in to investigate. ☊ team ☊
He tore his clothes off (= took them off quickly and carelessly) and dived into the lake. ☊ tear ☊
She tore up all the letters he had sent her. ☊ tear sth up ☊
She left the room in tears (= crying). ☊ tear ☊
He suddenly burst into tears (= began to cry). ☊ tear ☊
Their story will move you to tears (= make you cry). ☊ tear ☊
They reduced her to tears (= made her cry, especially by being cruel or unkind). ☊ tear ☊
The memory brought a tear to her eye (= made her cry). ☊ tear ☊
I was close to tears as I told them the news. ☊ tear ☊
Desperately she fought back the tears (= tried not to cry). ☊ tear ☊
We offer free technical support for those buying our software. ☊ technical ☊
technical drawing (= especially taught as a school subject) ☊ technical ☊
Skaters score extra points for technical complexity. ☊ technical ☊
The guide is too technical for a non-specialist. ☊ technical ☊
Their lawyers spent days arguing over technical details. ☊ technical ☊
The artist combines different techniques in the same painting. ☊ technique ☊
Teachers learn various techniques for dealing with problem students. ☊ technique ☊
science and technology ☊ technology ☊
The telephone rang and Pat answered it. ☊ telephone ☊
You can reserve seats over the telephone. ☊ telephone ☊
I need to make a telephone call. ☊ telephone ☊
telephone lines/networks/services ☊ telephone ☊
Please write or telephone for details. ☊ telephone ☊
telephone sth: You can telephone your order 24 hours a day. ☊ telephone ☊
I was about to telephone the police. ☊ telephone ☊
We don't do much in the evenings except watch television. ☊ television ☊
I'd like to work in television (= for a television company). ☊ television ☊
It was on TV yesterday. ☊ on (the) television ☊
I recognize you. Aren't you on television? ☊ on (the) television ☊
tell sth: It was hard to tell the difference between the two versions. ☊ tell ☊
tell A and B apart: It's difficult to tell them apart. ☊ tell ☊
I think he's happy. It's hard to tell. ☊ tell ☊
As far as I can tell, she's enjoying the course. ☊ tell ☊
tell how, if, etc...: 'That's not an original.' 'How can you tell?' ☊ tell ☊
tell sb/yourself to do sth: He was told to sit down and wait. ☊ tell ☊
There was a sign telling motorists to slow down. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb: Children must do as they're told. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb what, when, etc...: Don't tell me what to do! ☊ tell ☊
tell sb (that)...: The doctor told me (that) I should eat less fat. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb how, what, etc...: I can't tell you how happy I am. ☊ tell ☊
tell sth to sb: He told the news to everybody he saw. ☊ tell ☊
Did she tell you her name? ☊ tell ☊
tell sb (about sth): Why wasn't I told about the accident? ☊ tell ☊
tell sb/yourself (that)...: They've told us (that) they're not coming. ☊ tell ☊
Are you telling me you didn't have any help with this? (= I don't believe what you have said) ☊ tell ☊
tell sb where, what, etc...: Tell me where you live. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb how, where, etc...: This gauge tells you how much fuel you have left. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb (that)...: The sound of his breathing told her (that) he was asleep. ☊ tell ☊
I told the boys off for making so much noise. ☊ tell sb off (for sth/for doing sth) ☊
Does he have a temperature (= is it higher than normal, because of illness)? ☊ temperature ☊
She's running a temperature (= it is higher than normal). ☊ temperature ☊
temporary relief from pain ☊ temporary ☊
I'm looking for some temporary work. ☊ temporary ☊
They had to move into temporary accommodation. ☊ temporary ☊
a temporary measure/solution/arrangement ☊ temporary ☊
More than half the staff are temporary. ☊ temporary ☊
We regret this service is temporarily unavailable. ☊ temporarily ☊
Not brilliant, Robyn, but I'll give you ten out of ten for effort. ☊ ten out of ten (for sth) ☊
Women tend to live longer than men. ☊ tend ☊
People tend to think that the problem will never affect them. ☊ tend ☊
tendency (for sb/sth) (to do sth): I have a tendency to talk too much when I'm nervous. ☊ tendency ☊
There is a growing tendency among employers to hire casual staff. ☊ tendency ☊
Walking and swimming are excellent for releasing tension. ☊ tension ☊
Food will be served in the hospitality tent (= for example at an outdoor show). ☊ tent ☊
a technical/legal/scientific, etc. term ☊ term ☊
Many students now have paid employment during term. ☊ term ☊
during the president's first term of/in office ☊ term ☊
He faces a maximum prison/jail term of 25 years. ☊ term ☊
The term of agreement can be for either two or three years. ☊ term ☊
The room was in a terrible mess. ☊ terrible ☊
I had a terrible job (= it was very difficult) to persuade her to come. ☊ terrible ☊
I'm not terribly interested in politics. ☊ terribly ☊
I miss him terribly. ☊ terribly ☊
They suffered terribly when their son was killed. ☊ terribly ☊
Would you mind terribly if I didn't come today? ☊ terribly ☊
Tests have shown high levels of pollutants in the water. ☊ test ☊
a test for AIDS ☊ test ☊
to pass/fail a test ☊ test ☊
test sth on sb/sth: Our beauty products are not tested on animals. ☊ test ☊
test sth out: They opened a single store in Europe to test out the market. ☊ test ☊
Schools use various methods of testing. ☊ test ☊
My job is to lay out the text and graphics on the page. ☊ text ☊
The newspaper had printed the full text of the president's speech. ☊ text ☊
Can you act out this scene without referring to the text? ☊ text ☊
a literary text ☊ text ☊
Read the text carefully and then answer the questions. ☊ text ☊
I'm older than her. ☊ than ☊
There was more whisky in it than soda. ☊ than ☊
He loves me more than you do. ☊ than ☊
It was much better than I'd expected. ☊ than ☊
You should know better than to behave like that. ☊ than ☊
I'd rather email than phone, if that's OK by you. ☊ than ☊
It never takes more than an hour. ☊ than ☊
There were fewer than twenty people there. ☊ than ☊
'Thank goodness for that!' she said with a sigh of relief. ☊ thank God/goodness/heaven(s) (for sth) ☊
Thanks heavens I've found my keys. ☊ thank God/goodness/heaven(s) (for sth) ☊
thanks (for doing sth): Thanks for lending me the money. ☊ thanks ☊
thanks (for sth): Many thanks for your support. ☊ thanks ☊
'How are you?' 'Fine, thanks (= thanks for asking).' ☊ thanks ☊
'Would you like a coffee?' 'Oh, thanks.' ☊ thanks ☊
'Do you want to come with us?' 'I'd love to, thanks.' ☊ thanks ☊
'Would you like some more?' 'No thanks.' ☊ thanks ☊
Thanks a lot for all you've done. ☊ thanks a lot ☊
'I'm afraid I've finished all the milk.' 'Well, thanks a lot!' ☊ thanks a lot ☊
We managed to get it finished in the end—no thanks to him (= he didn't help). ☊ no thanks to sb/sth ☊
It was all a great success—thanks to a lot of hard work. ☊ thanks to sb/sth ☊
Everyone knows about it now, thanks to you! ☊ thanks to sb/sth ☊
thank you (for sth): Thank you for your letter. ☊ thank you ☊
'Would you like some more cake?' 'No thank you.' ☊ thank you ☊
The actor sent a big thank you to all his fans for their letters of support. ☊ thank you ☊
She took the money without so much as a thank you. ☊ thank you ☊
That incident changed their lives. ☊ that ☊
Have you forgotten about that money I lent you last week? ☊ that ☊
Those look riper than these. ☊ that ☊
Do you remember when we went to Norway? That was a good trip. ☊ that ☊
Where's the letter that came yesterday? ☊ that ☊
The watch (that) you gave me keeps perfect time. ☊ that ☊
No, the other one... that's it. ☊ that's it ☊
That's it for now, but if I get any news I'll let you know. ☊ that's it ☊
You don't love me any more, is that it? ☊ that's it ☊
It's possible (that) he has not received the letter. ☊ that ☊
The fact (that) he's older than me is not relevant. ☊ that ☊
She was so tired (that) she couldn't think straight. ☊ that ☊
There were three questions. The first two were relatively easy but the third one was hard. ☊ the ☊
There was an accident here yesterday. A car hit a tree and the driver was killed. ☊ the ☊
the Queen ☊ the ☊
The phone rang. ☊ the ☊
You're the third person to ask me that. ☊ the ☊
He taught himself to play the violin. ☊ the ☊
The dolphin is an intelligent animal. ☊ the ☊
They placed the African elephant on their endangered list. ☊ the ☊
The more she thought about it, the more depressed she became. ☊ the more, less, etc..., the more, less, etc... ☊
The less said about the whole thing, the happier I'll be. ☊ the more, less, etc..., the more, less, etc... ☊
current ideas about what makes good theatre (= what makes good entertainment when performed) ☊ theatre ☊
Their parties are always fun. ☊ their ☊
Which is their house? ☊ their ☊
If anyone calls, ask for their number so I can call them back. ☊ their ☊
Theirs are the children with very fair hair. ☊ theirs ☊
It's a favourite game of theirs. ☊ theirs ☊
Tell them the news. ☊ them ☊
What are you doing with those matches? Give them to me. ☊ them ☊
It's them. ☊ them ☊
If anyone comes in before I get back, ask them to wait. ☊ them ☊
North American literature is the main theme of this year's festival. ☊ theme ☊
The President stressed a favourite campaign theme—greater emphasis on education. ☊ theme ☊
The naked male figure was always the central theme of Greek art. ☊ theme ☊
The stories are all variations on the theme of unhappy marriage. ☊ theme ☊
They seemed to be enjoying themselves. ☊ themselves ☊
They've bought themselves a new car. ☊ themselves ☊
They themselves had had a similar experience. ☊ themselves ☊
Don and Julie paid for it themselves. ☊ themselves ☊
There wasn't anyone who hadn't enjoyed themselves. ☊ themselves ☊
Life was harder then because neither of us had a job. ☊ then ☊
She grew up in Zimbabwe, or Rhodesia as it then was. ☊ then ☊
I saw them at Christmas but haven't heard a thing since then. ☊ then ☊
There's a room free in Bob's house next week but you can stay with us until then. ☊ then ☊
Call again next week. They should have reached a decision by then. ☊ then ☊
Just then (= at that moment) there was a knock at the door. ☊ then ☊
'You haven't done anything to upset me.' 'So what's wrong, then?' ☊ then ☊
Why don't you hire a car? Then you'll be able to visit more of the area. ☊ then ☊
According to the theory of relativity, nothing can travel faster than light. ☊ theory ☊
literary theory ☊ theory ☊
In theory, these machines should last for ten years or more. ☊ in theory ☊
That sounds fine in theory, but have you really thought it through? ☊ in theory ☊
'Aren't you supposed to be retired?' 'Yes, in theory.' ☊ in theory ☊
There are two people waiting outside. ☊ there ☊
Has there been an accident? ☊ there ☊
I don't want there to be any misunderstanding. ☊ there ☊
There seemed to be no doubt about it. ☊ there ☊
There are a lot of people back there (= behind) waiting to get in. ☊ there ☊
I'm not going in there—it's freezing! ☊ there ☊
Can I get there and back in a day? ☊ there ☊
I left in 2008 and I haven't been back there since. ☊ there ☊
Hello, is Bob there please? (= used when calling sb on the phone) ☊ there ☊
He's only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote. ☊ therefore ☊
There is still much to discuss. We shall, therefore, return to this item at our next meeting. ☊ therefore ☊
'Where are John and Liz?' 'They went for a walk.' ☊ they ☊
They (= the things you are carrying) go on the bottom shelf. ☊ they ☊
If anyone arrives late they'll have to wait outside. ☊ they ☊
The rest, as they say, is history. ☊ they ☊
They cut my water off. ☊ they ☊
They now say that red wine is good for you. ☊ they ☊
thick smoke ☊ thick ☊
thick with sth: The air was thick with dust. ☊ thick ☊
The effect will be ruined if the paint is too thick. ☊ thick ☊
a thick coat (= one made of heavy cloth) ☊ thick ☊
Apply the paint thickly in even strokes. ☊ thickly ☊
Cook for about 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the steaks. ☊ thickness ☊
The sauce was thin and tasteless. ☊ thin ☊
She was looking pale and thin. ☊ thin ☊
thin legs ☊ thin ☊
There are a lot of things she doesn't know about me. ☊ thing ☊
There's another thing I'd like to ask you. ☊ thing ☊
I've got loads of things to do today. ☊ thing ☊
The main thing to remember is to switch off the burglar alarm. ☊ thing ☊
'Why did you tell her our secret?' 'I did no such thing!' ☊ thing ☊
Things haven't gone entirely to plan. ☊ thing ☊
All things considered (= considering all the difficulties or problems), she's done very well. ☊ thing ☊
Why do you make things so difficult for yourself? ☊ thing ☊
Put your things (= coat, etc.) on and let's go. ☊ thing ☊
Don't treat her like that—she's a person, not a thing! ☊ thing ☊
She took no interest in the people and things around her. ☊ thing ☊
The job took longer than we thought. ☊ think ☊
You'd think she'd have been grateful for my help (= but she wasn't). ☊ think ☊
think where, how, etc...: We couldn't think where you'd gone. ☊ think ☊
think (that)...: I can't think (that) he would be so stupid. ☊ think ☊
Are animals able to think? ☊ think ☊
Let me think (= give me time before I answer). ☊ think ☊
think (about sth): I can't tell you now—I'll have to think about it. ☊ think ☊
I'm sorry, I wasn't thinking (= said when you have upset or offended sb accidentally). ☊ think ☊
think (that)...: Do you think (that) they'll come? ☊ think ☊
I didn't think you liked sports. ☊ think ☊
I think this is their house, but I'm not sure. ☊ think ☊
We'll need about 20 chairs, I should think. ☊ think ☊
'Is he any good?' 'I don't think so.' ☊ think ☊
think sb/sth + adj.: I think it highly unlikely that I'll get the job. ☊ think ☊
sb/sth is thought to be sb/sth: He's thought to be one of the richest men in Europe. ☊ think ☊
When I said that I wasn't thinking of anyone in particular. ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
Have you thought of a name for the baby yet? ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
I can't think of her name at the moment. ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
Don't you ever think about other people? ☊ think about/of sb/sth ☊
He'd like more time to think things over. ☊ think sth over ☊
Can't you think up a better excuse than that? ☊ think sth up ☊
What is the current thinking on this question? ☊ thinking ☊
I think you'll find these more comfortable than those. ☊ this ☊
There was a court case resulting from this incident. ☊ this ☊
The boy was afraid and the dog had sensed this. ☊ this ☊
What's this I hear about you getting married? ☊ this ☊
Hello, this is Maria Diaz (= on the telephone). ☊ this ☊
Do it like this (= in the way I am showing you). ☊ this ☊
I saw her this morning (= today in the morning). ☊ this ☊
He never comes to see me these days (= now, as compared with the past). ☊ this ☊
I'm thoroughly confused. ☊ thoroughly ☊
Though she gave no sign, I was sure she had seen me. ☊ though ☊
They're very different, though they did seem to get on well when they met. ☊ though ☊
He'll probably say no, though it's worth asking. ☊ though ☊
Our team lost. It was a good game though. ☊ though ☊
'Have you ever been to Australia?' 'No. I'd like to, though.' ☊ though ☊
I've given the matter careful thought. ☊ thought ☊
Not enough thought has gone into this essay. ☊ thought ☊
thought of (sb/sth) doing sth: I don't like the thought of you walking home alone. ☊ thought ☊
thought of sth: The very thought of it makes me feel sick. ☊ thought ☊
Would Mark be able to help?It's just a thought. ☊ thought ☊
'Why don't you try the other key?' 'That's a thought!' ☊ thought ☊
the city's thousandth anniversary ☊ thousandth ☊
to make threats against sb ☊ threat ☊
He received death threats from right-wing groups. ☊ threat ☊
crimes involving violence or the threat of violence ☊ threat ☊
He is unlikely to be a threat to the Spanish player in the final. ☊ threat ☊
Drugs pose a major threat to our society. ☊ threat ☊
threaten sb: They broke my windows and threatened me. ☊ threaten ☊
threaten sb with sth: The attacker threatened them with a gun. ☊ threaten ☊
threaten to do sth: The hijackers threatened to kill one passenger every hour if their demands were not met. ☊ threaten ☊
threaten that...: They threatened that passengers would be killed. ☊ threaten ☊
The house seemed less threatening in the cold light of day. ☊ threatening ☊
a sore throat ☊ throat ☊
A sob caught in his throat. ☊ throat ☊
He held the knife to her throat. ☊ throat ☊
Their throats had been cut. ☊ throat ☊
The children are too young to sit through a concert. ☊ through ☊
He will not live through the night. ☊ through ☊
The bill had a difficult passage through Parliament. ☊ through ☊
I'd never have got through it all (= a difficult situation) without you. ☊ through ☊
You can only achieve success through hard work. ☊ through ☊
It was through him (= as a result of his help) that I got the job. ☊ through ☊
The accident happened through no fault of mine. ☊ through ☊
Put the coffee in the filter and let the water run through. ☊ through ☊
The onlookers stood aside to let the paramedics through. ☊ through ☊
I expect I'll struggle through until payday. ☊ through ☊
Our team is through to (= has reached) the semi-finals. ☊ through ☊
'Did you stop in Oxford on the way?' 'No, we drove straight through.' ☊ through ☊
Ask to be put through to me personally. ☊ through ☊
I tried to call you but I couldn't get through. ☊ through ☊
They export their products to markets throughout the world. ☊ throughout ☊
The ceremony lasted two hours and we had to stand throughout. ☊ throughout ☊
throw sth + adj.: I threw open the windows to let the smoke out. ☊ throw ☊
They had a competition to see who could throw the furthest. ☊ throw ☊
throw sth to sb: Don't throw it to him, give it to him! ☊ throw ☊
I don't need that—you can throw it away. ☊ throw sth away ☊
to throw away an opportunity ☊ throw sth away ☊
You must take the exam—you can't throw away all that work! ☊ throw sth away ☊
You'll be thrown out if you don't pay the rent. ☊ throw sb out (of...) ☊
Many scholars have argued thus. ☊ thus ☊
The universities have expanded, thus allowing many more people the chance of higher education. ☊ thus ☊
We do not own the building. Thus, it would be impossible for us to make any major changes to it. ☊ thus ☊
free tickets to the show ☊ ticket ☊
a ticket office/machine/collector ☊ ticket ☊
She hoped that getting this job would finally be her ticket to success. ☊ ticket ☊
She keeps her flat very tidy. ☊ tidy ☊
tidy habits ☊ tidy ☊
Can you tidy away your clothes, please? ☊ tidy sth away ☊
They tied him to a chair with cable. ☊ tie ☊
Shall I tie the package or tape it? ☊ tie ☊
He left his dog tied up to a tree. ☊ tie sth up ☊
The gang tied up a security guard. ☊ tie sb up ☊
Although he was raised as a Roman Catholic, he has cut his ties with the Church. ☊ tie ☊
to keep tight control over sth ☊ tight ☊
We need tighter security at the airport. ☊ tight ☊
The new sweater was a tight fit. ☊ tight ☊
The screw was so tight that it wouldn't move. ☊ tight ☊
We're open till 6 o'clock. ☊ till ☊
Can't you wait till we get home? ☊ till ☊
Just wait till you see it. It's great. ☊ till ☊
Please pay at the till. ☊ till ☊
It doesn't matter if you don't win every time (= every time you play). ☊ time ☊
He failed his driving test three times. ☊ time ☊
He's determined to pass this time. ☊ time ☊
How many times (= how often) do I have to tell you not to do that? ☊ time ☊
I remember one time (= once) we had to abandon our car in the snow. ☊ time ☊
At no time did I give my consent to the plan. ☊ time ☊
Did you have a good time in Spain? ☊ time ☊
I had an awful time in the hospital. ☊ time ☊
Mike and I shared some really good times. ☊ time ☊
Allow plenty of time to get to the airport. ☊ time ☊
I can probably make the time to see them. ☊ time ☊
It takes time to make changes in the law. ☊ time ☊
We have no time to lose (= we must hurry). ☊ time ☊
We got to the airport with time to spare. ☊ time ☊
He spends most of his time working. ☊ time ☊
She doesn't have much free/spare time. ☊ time ☊
Sorry, I can't spare the time. ☊ time ☊
What a waste of time! ☊ time ☊
I didn't finish the test—I ran out of time. ☊ time ☊
Time's up—have you worked out the answer yet? ☊ time ☊
He never takes any time off (= time spent not working). ☊ time ☊
Jane's worked here for some time (= for a fairly long period of time). ☊ time ☊
Do it now please—not in three hours' time (= three hours from now). ☊ time ☊
The journey time is two hours. ☊ time ☊
I don't want to take up too much of your precious time. ☊ time ☊
What's the hurry? We have all the time in the world. ☊ time ☊
His injuries will take a long time to heal. ☊ time ☊
Did you have to wait a long time to see the doctor? ☊ time ☊
I lived in Egypt for a time. ☊ time ☊
The early morning is the best time of day. ☊ time ☊
At one time (= at a period of time in the past) Emily was my best friend. ☊ time ☊
Mr Curtis was the manager in my time (= when I was working there). ☊ time ☊
The movie is set at the time of the Russian Revolution. ☊ time ☊
in ancient times ☊ time ☊
the violent times we live in (= the present period of history) ☊ time ☊
the politician who promised 'peace in our time' ☊ time ☊
Times are hard for the unemployed. ☊ time ☊
Times have changed since Grandma was young. ☊ time ☊
The changing seasons mark the passing of time. ☊ time ☊
A visit to the museum will take you back in time to the 1930s. ☊ time ☊
time and space ☊ time ☊
As time went by we saw less and less of each other. ☊ time ☊
Perceptions change over time (= as time passes). ☊ time ☊
They say that time heals all wounds. ☊ time ☊
What time is it/What's the time? ☊ time ☊
Do you have the time? ☊ time ☊
What time do you have? ☊ time ☊
The time is now half past ten. ☊ time ☊
Can she tell the time yet (= say what time it is by looking at a clock)? ☊ time ☊
Can she tell time yet? ☊ time ☊
My watch keeps perfect time (= always shows the correct time). ☊ time ☊
Look at the time! We'll be late. ☊ time ☊
What time do you finish work? ☊ time ☊
The baby loves bath time. ☊ time ☊
time (to do sth): I think it's time to go to bed. ☊ time ☊
This is hardly the time to discuss politics. ☊ time ☊
time (for sth): It's time for lunch. ☊ time ☊
time (that)...: It's time the kids were in bed. ☊ time ☊
By the time you get there the meeting will be over. ☊ time ☊
A computer screen shows arrival and departure times. ☊ time ☊
You'll feel differently about it when the time comes (= when it happens). ☊ time ☊
Have I called at a bad time? Shall I call back later? ☊ time ☊
The promotion came at just the right time for me. ☊ time ☊
We stock six different beers at any one time. ☊ time ☊
There's no rush—take your time. ☊ take your time (over sth), take your time to do sth/doing sth ☊
She was laughing and crying at the same time. ☊ at the same time ☊
You have to be firm, but at the same time you should try and be sympathetic. ☊ at the same time ☊
He can be really bad-tempered at times. ☊ at times ☊
The rain will become heavy at times in the afternoon. ☊ at times ☊
She has to work at weekends from time to time. ☊ from time to time ☊
Will we be in time for the six o'clock train? ☊ in time (for sth/to do sth) ☊
It's about time you cleaned your room! ☊ it's about/high time ☊
a bus/train timetable (= when they arrive and leave) ☊ timetable ☊
We have a new timetable each term (= showing the times of each class in school). ☊ timetable ☊
Sport is no longer so important in the school timetable (= all the subjects that are taught at schools). ☊ timetable ☊
I have a busy timetable this week (= I have planned to do many things). ☊ timetable ☊
The government has set out its timetable for the peace talks. ☊ timetable ☊
a tin box ☊ tin ☊
a tin of beans ☊ tin ☊
Next, add two tins of tomatoes. ☊ tin ☊
a tin of varnish ☊ tin ☊
The bedroom needed three tins of paint (= in order to paint it). ☊ tin ☊
a tiny baby ☊ tiny ☊
Only a tiny minority hold such extreme views. ☊ tiny ☊
He gave the waiter a generous tip. ☊ tip ☊
the northern tip of the island ☊ tip ☊
Americans were always welcome because they tended to tip heavily. ☊ tip ☊
tip sb: Did you remember to tip the waiter? ☊ tip ☊
tip sb sth: She tipped the porter a dollar. ☊ tip ☊
The seat tips forward to allow passengers into the back. ☊ tip ☊
The bus stopped abruptly, nearly tipping me out of my seat. ☊ tip ☊
Pace yourself or you'll tire yourself out in the first half of the race. ☊ tire sb/yourself out ☊
They were cold, hungry and tired out (= very tired). ☊ tired ☊
His poems were published under the title of 'Love and Reason'. ☊ title ☊
the title track from their latest CD (= the song with the same title as the disc) ☊ title ☊
I walked to the office. ☊ to ☊
Her childhood was spent travelling from place to place. ☊ to ☊
The vegetables were cooked to perfection. ☊ to ☊
The letter reduced her to tears (= made her cry). ☊ to ☊
a drop in profits from $105 million to around $75 million ☊ to ☊
I'd say he was 25 to 30 years old (= approximately 25 or 30 years old). ☊ to ☊
He gave it to his sister. ☊ to ☊
I'll explain to you where everything goes. ☊ to ☊
Who did she address the letter to? ☊ to ☊
To whom did she address the letter? ☊ to ☊
She is devoted to her family. ☊ to ☊
She's married to an Italian. ☊ to ☊
the key to the door ☊ to ☊
the solution to this problem ☊ to ☊
It was a threat to world peace. ☊ to ☊
The industry today is nothing to what it once was. ☊ to ☊
We won by six goals to three. ☊ to ☊
This car does 30 miles to the gallon. ☊ to ☊
a monument to the soldiers who died in the war ☊ to ☊
Let's drink to Julia and her new job. ☊ to ☊
His music isn't really to my taste. ☊ to ☊
It sounded like crying to me. ☊ to ☊
I am going to tell you a story. ☊ to ☊
His aim was to become president. ☊ to ☊
To be honest with you, I don't remember what he said. ☊ to ☊
She managed to escape. ☊ to ☊
He couldn't get close enough to see. ☊ to ☊
I don't know what to say. ☊ to ☊
The house was said to be haunted. ☊ to ☊
I've got a piano lesson later today. ☊ today ☊
The exams start a week today/today week (= one week from now). ☊ today ☊
Young people today face a very difficult future at work. ☊ today ☊
Today is her tenth birthday. ☊ today ☊
The review is in today's paper. ☊ today ☊
I'm leaving a week from today. ☊ today ☊
the big/little toe (= the largest/smallest toe) ☊ toe ☊
Together they climbed the dark stairs. ☊ together ☊
Stay close together—I don't want anyone to get lost. ☊ together ☊
He has more money than the rest of us put together. ☊ together ☊
They split up after ten years together. ☊ together ☊
After the meeting the two sides in the dispute were no closer together. ☊ together ☊
All together now: 'Happy birthday to you...' ☊ together ☊
Every flat has its own bathroom and toilet. ☊ toilet ☊
Could you tell me where the ladies' toilet is, please? ☊ toilet ☊
a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich ☊ tomato ☊
Today is Tuesday, so tomorrow is Wednesday. ☊ tomorrow ☊
The announcement will appear in tomorrow's newspapers. ☊ tomorrow ☊
Tomorrow will be fine and dry according to the weather forecast. ☊ tomorrow ☊
Tomorrow's workers will have to be more adaptable. ☊ tomorrow ☊
the volume and tone controls on a car stereo ☊ tone ☊
The overall tone of the book is gently nostalgic. ☊ tone ☊
She set the tone for the meeting with a firm statement of company policy. ☊ tone ☊
Trust you to lower the tone of the conversation (= for example by telling a rude joke). ☊ tone ☊
The newspaper said voters had been turned off by the negative tone of the campaign. ☊ tone ☊
a conversational tone ☊ tone ☊
Don't speak to me in that tone of voice (= in that unpleasant way). ☊ tone ☊
There's no need to take that tone with me—it's not my fault we're late. ☊ tone ☊
He clicked his tongue to attract their attention. ☊ tongue ☊
It's very rude to stick your tongue out at people. ☊ tongue ☊
Will you have dinner with me tonight? ☊ tonight ☊
a record grain harvest of 236m tonnes ☊ tonne ☊
This is too large a helping for me/This helping is too large for me. ☊ too ☊
It's only too easy for them to deny responsibility. ☊ too ☊
Can I come too? ☊ too ☊
When I've finished painting the bathroom, I'm going to do the kitchen too. ☊ too ☊
I'm not too sure if this is right. ☊ too ☊
I'm just going out—I won't be too long. ☊ too ☊
She's none too (= not very) clever. ☊ too ☊
Always select the right tool for the job. ☊ tool ☊
research tools like questionnaires ☊ tool ☊
The computer is now an invaluable tool for the family doctor. ☊ tool ☊
Some of them carried the guns which were the tools of their trade (= the things they needed to do their job). ☊ tool ☊
She answered through clenched teeth (= opening her mouth only a little because of anger). ☊ tooth ☊
These proposals are perfectly in tune with our own thoughts on the subject. ☊ be in/out of tune (with sb/sth) ☊
The President is out of tune with public opinion. ☊ be in/out of tune (with sb/sth) ☊
None of them could sing in tune. ☊ in/out of tune ☊
The piano is out of tune. ☊ in/out of tune ☊
The radio was tuned (in) to the BBC World Service. ☊ tune ☊
The orchestra was tuning up as we entered the hall. ☊ tune up, tune sth up ☊
The weather has turned cold. ☊ turn ☊
He turned nasty when we refused to give him the money. ☊ turn ☊
turn sth + adj.: The heat turned the milk sour. ☊ turn ☊
The road turns to the left after the church. ☊ turn ☊
The river turns north at this point. ☊ turn ☊
I can't get the screw to turn. ☊ turn ☊
turn sth (+ adv./prep.): He turned the key in the lock. ☊ turn ☊
Could you turn the TV up? ☊ turn sth up ☊
We arranged to meet at 7.30, but she never turned up. ☊ turn up ☊
If you turn over you might find it easier to get to sleep. ☊ turn over ☊
The smell made my stomach turn over (= made me feel sick). ☊ turn over ☊
turn that...: It turned out that she was a friend of my sister. ☊ turn out ☊
turn to be/have sth: The job turned out to be harder than we thought. ☊ turn out ☊
The house they had offered us turned out to be a tiny apartment. ☊ turn out ☊
The weather became so bad that they had to turn back. ☊ turn back, turn sb/sth back ☊
We said we would do it—there can be no turning back. ☊ turn back, turn sb/sth back ☊
Why did she turn down your invitation? ☊ turn sb/sth down ☊
He has been turned down for ten jobs so far. ☊ turn sb/sth down ☊
He asked her to marry him but she turned him down. ☊ turn sb/sth down ☊
In one year she turned from a problem child into a model student. ☊ turn (from sth) into sth ☊
The prince was turned into a frog by the witch. ☊ turn sb/sth (from sth) into sth ☊
They've turned off the water while they repair a burst pipe. ☊ turn sth off ☊
She has nobody she can turn to. ☊ turn to sb/sth ☊
Please wait your turn. ☊ turn ☊
Make a left/right turn into West Street. ☊ turn ☊
The children called out their names in turn. ☊ in turn ☊
All rooms have a bathroom and colour TV. ☊ TV ☊
I don't know him well; I've only met him twice. ☊ twice ☊
They go there twice a week/month/year. ☊ twice ☊
Charges have risen at twice the rate of inflation. ☊ twice ☊
The telephone cable has got twisted (= wound around itself). ☊ twist ☊
They approached a twist in the path. ☊ twist ☊
By a curious twist of fate we met again only a week or so later. ☊ twist ☊
She gave the lid another twist and it came off. ☊ twist ☊
After the crash the car was a mass of twisted metal. ☊ twisted ☊
She gave a small twisted smile. ☊ twisted ☊
May I borrow it for a day or two? ☊ a day, moment, pound, etc. or two ☊
He broke the bar of chocolate in two and gave me half. ☊ in two ☊
You can't put all the blame on him. It takes two to make a marriage. ☊ it takes two to do sth ☊
He's inclined to put two and two together and make five (= reaches the wrong conclusion from what he sees, hears, etc.). ☊ put two and two together ☊
There are three main types of contract(s). ☊ type ☊
She mixes with all types of people. ☊ type ☊
She mixes with people of all types. ☊ type ☊
What do you charge for this type of work? ☊ type ☊
What do you charge for work of this type? ☊ type ☊
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 ☊
On a typical day, we receive about 50 letters. ☊ typical ☊
Typical interview questions are 'Why do you want to study law?' or 'Why did you choose this college?' ☊ typical ☊
A typically priced meal will be around $10. ☊ typically ☊
Typically, she couldn't find her keys. ☊ typically ☊
There were ugly scenes in the streets last night as rioting continued. ☊ ugly ☊
We will accept ultimate responsibility for whatever happens. ☊ ultimate ☊
He lay there, unable to move. ☊ unable ☊
I tried to contact him but was unable to. ☊ unable ☊
She was unable to hide her excitement. ☊ unable ☊
Let us know if you're unable to come. ☊ unable ☊
They have been unable or unwilling to resolve the conflict. ☊ unable ☊
Such behaviour is totally unacceptable in a civilized society. ☊ unacceptable ☊
Noise from the factory has reached an unacceptable level. ☊ unacceptable ☊
They're both uncertain about what to do. ☊ uncertain ☊
I'm still uncertain of my feelings for him. ☊ uncertain ☊
Our future looks uncertain. ☊ uncertain ☊
a man of uncertain temper ☊ uncertain ☊
It is uncertain what his role in the company will be. ☊ uncertain ☊
uncomfortable shoes ☊ uncomfortable ☊
I couldn't sleep because the bed was so uncomfortable. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
I was sitting in an extremely uncomfortable position. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
She still finds it uncomfortable to stand without support. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
He looked distinctly uncomfortable when the subject was mentioned. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
There was an uncomfortable silence. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
They found him lying unconscious on the floor. ☊ unconscious ☊
He was quite unconscious of the danger. ☊ unconscious ☊
uncontrolled anger ☊ uncontrolled ☊
The thoughts rushed into my mind uncontrolled. ☊ uncontrolled ☊
the uncontrolled growth of cities ☊ uncontrolled ☊
uncontrolled dumping of toxic wastes ☊ uncontrolled ☊
She placed the ladder under (= just lower than) the window. ☊ under ☊
The dog squeezed under the gate and ran into the road. ☊ under ☊
Nobody under 18 is allowed to buy alcohol. ☊ under ☊
The country is now under martial law. ☊ under ☊
The coinage was reformed under Elizabeth I (= when she was queen). ☊ under ☊
Six suspects are being held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. ☊ under ☊
Under the terms of the lease you had no right to sublet the property. ☊ under ☊
I'm under no illusions about what hard work this will be. ☊ under ☊
You'll be under anaesthetic, so you won't feel a thing. ☊ under ☊
She took a deep breath and stayed under for more than a minute. ☊ under ☊
Rescuers found victims trapped several feet underground. ☊ underground ☊
toxic waste buried deep underground ☊ underground ☊
This jacket's too big, even with a sweater underneath. ☊ underneath ☊
understand sb: Nobody understands me. ☊ understand ☊
He doesn't understand women at all. ☊ understand ☊
We understand each other, even if we don't always agree. ☊ understand ☊
understand what, how, etc...: They understand what I have been through. ☊ understand ☊
I understand how hard things have been for you. ☊ understand ☊
understand (that...): I quite understand that you need some time alone. ☊ understand ☊
understand sb doing sth: I quite understand you needing some time alone. ☊ understand ☊
understand (sth): Doctors still don't understand much about the disease. ☊ understand ☊
No one is answering the phone—I can't understand it. ☊ understand ☊
understand why, what, etc...: I could never understand why she was fired. ☊ understand ☊
They're too young to understand what is happening. ☊ understand ☊
understand sb/sth doing sth: I just can't understand him taking the money. ☊ understand ☊
I just can't understand his taking the money. ☊ understand ☊
understand (sth): Can you understand French? ☊ understand ☊
She didn't understand the form she was signing. ☊ understand ☊
I'm not sure that I understand. Go over it again. ☊ understand ☊
I don't want you doing that again. Do you understand? ☊ understand ☊
understand what...: I don't understand what he's saying. ☊ understand ☊
The committee has little or no understanding of the problem. ☊ understanding ☊
The existence of God is beyond human understanding (= humans cannot know whether God exists or not). ☊ understanding ☊
Most of the students have a sound understanding of English grammar. ☊ understanding ☊
We have this understanding that nobody talks about work over lunch. ☊ understanding ☊
We must tackle the problem with sympathy and understanding. ☊ understanding ☊
We are looking for a better understanding between the two nations. ☊ understanding ☊
Try to show a little more understanding. ☊ understanding ☊
The statement is open to various understandings. ☊ understanding ☊
Take a deep breath and see how long you can stay underwater. ☊ underwater ☊
to undo a button/knot/zip, etc. ☊ undo ☊
to undo a jacket/shirt, etc. ☊ undo ☊
It was a time of mass unemployment. ☊ unemployment ☊
unemployment benefit/statistics ☊ unemployment ☊
The announcement was not entirely unexpected. ☊ unexpected ☊
Police officers must be prepared for the unexpected. ☊ the unexpected ☊
They had arrived unexpectedly. ☊ unexpectedly ☊
an unexpectedly large bill ☊ unexpectedly ☊
The plane was unexpectedly delayed. ☊ unexpectedly ☊
Not unexpectedly, most local business depends on tourism. ☊ unexpectedly ☊
unfair criticism ☊ unfair ☊
unfair (on/to sb): It seems unfair on him to make him pay for everything. ☊ unfair ☊
It would be unfair not to let you have a choice. ☊ unfair ☊
They had been given an unfair advantage. ☊ unfair ☊
unfair dismissal (= a situation in which sb is illegally dismissed from their job) ☊ unfair ☊
measures to prevent unfair competition between member countries ☊ unfair ☊
Life seems so unfair sometimes. ☊ unfair ☊
It's so unfair! ☊ unfair ☊
He was unfortunate to lose in the final round. ☊ unfortunate ☊
It was an unfortunate accident. ☊ unfortunate ☊
The unfortunate animal was locked inside the house for a week. ☊ unfortunate ☊
She described the decision as 'unfortunate'. ☊ unfortunate ☊
It was unfortunate that he couldn't speak English. ☊ unfortunate ☊
Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the meeting. ☊ unfortunately ☊
I can't make it, unfortunately. ☊ unfortunately ☊
Unfortunately for him, the police had been informed and were waiting outside. ☊ unfortunately ☊
It won't be finished for a few weeks. Unfortunately! ☊ unfortunately ☊
an unfriendly atmosphere ☊ unfriendly ☊
unfriendly (to/towards sb): There's no need to be so unfriendly towards them. ☊ unfriendly ☊
the use of environmentally unfriendly products (= that harm the environment) ☊ unfriendly ☊
to be/look/seem/sound unhappy ☊ unhappy ☊
an unhappy childhood ☊ unhappy ☊
I didn't realize but he was deeply unhappy at that time. ☊ unhappy ☊
They were unhappy with their accommodation. ☊ unhappy ☊
He was unhappy at being left out of the team. ☊ unhappy ☊
Many people are deeply unhappy about the way the government has handled this matter. ☊ unhappy ☊
The hat is part of the school uniform. ☊ uniform ☊
Do you have to wear uniform? ☊ uniform ☊
uniform rates of pay ☊ uniform ☊
Growth has not been uniform across the country. ☊ uniform ☊
unimportant details ☊ unimportant ☊
relatively/comparatively unimportant ☊ unimportant ☊
They dismissed the problem as unimportant. ☊ unimportant ☊
This consideration was not unimportant. ☊ unimportant ☊
I was just a young girl from a small town and I felt very unimportant. ☊ unimportant ☊
the Scottish Rugby Union ☊ union ☊
a summit to discuss economic and monetary union ☊ union ☊
sexual union ☊ union ☊
The preview offers a unique opportunity to see the show without the crowds. ☊ unique ☊
The deal will put the company in a unique position to export goods to Eastern Europe. ☊ unique ☊
an atmosphere that is unique to New York ☊ unique ☊
bedroom/kitchen/storage units ☊ unit ☊
Medical units were operating in the disaster area. ☊ unit ☊
The basic unit of society is the family. ☊ unit ☊
unite in sth: Local resident groups have united in opposition to the plan. ☊ unite ☊
unite (behind/against sb/sth): Will they unite behind the new leader? ☊ unite ☊
Nationalist parties united to oppose the government's plans. ☊ unite ☊
unite (sb/sth): A special bond unites our two countries. ☊ unite ☊
The two countries united in 1887. ☊ unite ☊
unite (sb/sth) (with sb/sth): She unites keen business skills with a charming personality. ☊ unite ☊
the United States of America ☊ united ☊
efforts to build a united Europe ☊ united ☊
We need to become a more united team. ☊ united ☊
They are united in their opposition to the plan. ☊ united ☊
We should present a united front (= an appearance of being in agreement with each other). ☊ united ☊
a degree from the university of life ☊ the university of life ☊
an unkind remark ☊ unkind ☊
He was never actually unkind to them. ☊ unkind ☊
It would be unkind to go without him. ☊ unkind ☊
She never said anything unkind about anyone. ☊ unkind ☊
a species of insect previously unknown to science ☊ unknown ☊
an unknown actor ☊ unknown ☊
The author is virtually unknown outside Poland. ☊ unknown ☊
The disease is as yet unknown in Europe (= there have been no cases there). ☊ unknown ☊
It was not unknown for people to have to wait several hours (= it happened sometimes). ☊ unknown ☊
You won't get paid for time off unless you have a doctor's note. ☊ unless ☊
I won't tell them—not unless you say I can. ☊ unless ☊
Unless I'm mistaken, she was back at work yesterday. ☊ unless ☊
He hasn't got any hobbies—unless you call watching TV a hobby. ☊ unless ☊
Music is quite unlike any other art form. ☊ unlike ☊
The sound was not unlike that of birds singing. ☊ unlike ☊
Unlike most systems, this one is very easy to install. ☊ unlike ☊
It's very unlike him to be so late. ☊ unlike ☊
They are both teachers. Otherwise they are quite unlike. ☊ unlike ☊
unlikely (to do sth): The project seemed unlikely to succeed. ☊ unlikely ☊
unlikely (that...): It's most (= very) unlikely that she'll arrive before seven. ☊ unlikely ☊
In the unlikely event of a problem arising, please contact the hotel manager. ☊ unlikely ☊
She gave me an unlikely explanation for her behaviour. ☊ unlikely ☊
unload (sth): This isn't a suitable place to unload the van. ☊ unload ☊
He was very unlucky not to win. ☊ unlucky ☊
If you're unlucky enough to get trapped in a lift, remember not to panic. ☊ unlucky ☊
By some unlucky chance, her name was left off the list. ☊ unlucky ☊
Some people think it's unlucky to walk under a ladder. ☊ unlucky ☊
Thirteen is often considered an unlucky number. ☊ unlucky ☊
Start number 13 proved unlucky for the Swiss skier. ☊ unlucky ☊
unnecessary expense ☊ unnecessary ☊
They were found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to animals. ☊ unnecessary ☊
All this fuss is totally unnecessary. ☊ unnecessary ☊
That last comment was a little unnecessary, wasn't it? ☊ unnecessary ☊
an unpleasant experience ☊ unpleasant ☊
The minerals in the water made it unpleasant to drink. ☊ unpleasant ☊
He was very unpleasant to me. ☊ unpleasant ☊
She said some very unpleasant things about you. ☊ unpleasant ☊
The job was beginning to make unreasonable demands on his free time. ☊ unreasonable ☊
The fees they charge are not unreasonable. ☊ unreasonable ☊
It would be unreasonable to expect somebody to come at such short notice. ☊ unreasonable ☊
He was being totally unreasonable about it. ☊ unreasonable ☊
She is still a little unsteady on her feet after the operation. ☊ unsteady ☊
an unsteady hand ☊ unsteady ☊
His efforts to get a job proved unsuccessful. ☊ unsuccessful ☊
They were unsuccessful in meeting their objectives for the year. ☊ unsuccessful ☊
She made several unsuccessful attempts to see him. ☊ unsuccessful ☊
Let's wait until the rain stops. ☊ until ☊
Until she spoke I hadn't realized she wasn't English. ☊ until ☊
You're not going out until you've finished this. ☊ until ☊
Until now I have always lived alone. ☊ until ☊
They moved here in 2009. Until then they'd always been in the London area. ☊ until ☊
He continued working up until his death. ☊ until ☊
The street is full of traffic from morning till night. ☊ until ☊
You can stay on the bus until London (= until you reach London). ☊ until ☊
It's unusual for the trees to flower so early. ☊ unusual ☊
It's not unusual for young doctors to work a 70-hour week (= it happens often). ☊ unusual ☊
Unusually for him, he wore a tie. ☊ unusually ☊
They are unwilling to invest any more money in the project. ☊ unwilling ☊
She was unable, or unwilling, to give me any further details. ☊ unwilling ☊
The country was drawn unwillingly into the war. ☊ unwillingly ☊
She agreed to their conditions, albeit unwillingly. ☊ unwillingly ☊
He jumped up from his chair. ☊ up ☊
The sun was already up (= had risen) when they set off. ☊ up ☊
They live up in the mountains. ☊ up ☊
It didn't take long to put the tent up. ☊ up ☊
I pinned the notice up on the wall. ☊ up ☊
You look nice with your hair up (= arranged on top of or at the back of your head). ☊ up ☊
United were 3-1 up at half-time. ☊ up ☊
The wind is getting up (= blowing more strongly). ☊ up ☊
They've moved up north. ☊ up ☊
They've had the road up (= with the surface broken or removed) to lay some pipes. ☊ up ☊
The stream has dried up. ☊ up ☊
I stayed up late (= did not go to bed until late) last night. ☊ up ☊
I could tell something was up by the looks on their faces. ☊ up ☊
Is anything up? You can tell me. ☊ up ☊
I can take up to four people (= but no more than four) in my car. ☊ up to sth ☊
Up to now he's been very quiet. ☊ up to sth ☊
It's not up to you to tell me how to do my job. ☊ be up to sb ☊
The village is further up the valley. ☊ up ☊
There is an upper limit of £20 000 spent on any one project. ☊ upper ☊
it upsets sb that...: It upset him that nobody had bothered to tell him about it. ☊ upset ☊
There's no point getting upset about it. ☊ upset ☊
She was upset that he had left without saying goodbye. ☊ upset ☊
an upsetting experience ☊ upsetting ☊
She finds the divorce too upsetting to talk about. ☊ upsetting ☊
an upstairs room ☊ upstairs ☊
We've converted the upstairs into an office. ☊ upstairs ☊
The corners of her mouth curved upwards in amusement. ☊ upwards ☊
damage to both urban and rural environments ☊ urban ☊
urban development (= the process of building towns and cities or making them larger) ☊ urban ☊
urban renewal/regeneration (= the process of improving the buildings, etc. in the poor parts of a town or city) ☊ urban ☊
efforts to control urban sprawl (= the spread of city buildings into the countryside) ☊ urban ☊
Police are urging anyone who saw the accident to contact them immediately. ☊ urge ☊
urge (sb) + speech: 'Why not give it a try?' she urged (him). ☊ urge ☊
urge to do sth: I had a sudden urge to hit him. ☊ urge ☊
an urgent appeal for information ☊ urgent ☊
a problem that requires urgent attention ☊ urgent ☊
'Can I see you for a moment?' 'Is it urgent?' ☊ urgent ☊
Mark the message 'urgent', please. ☊ urgent ☊
They've called an urgent meeting for this evening. ☊ urgent ☊
Her voice sounded urgent on the phone. ☊ urgent ☊
She gave us a picture as a wedding present. ☊ us ☊
We'll take the dog with us. ☊ us ☊
use sth: Can I use your phone? ☊ use ☊
They were able to achieve a settlement without using military force. ☊ use ☊
The applicator makes the glue easy to use. ☊ use ☊
I have some information you may be able to use (= to get an advantage from). ☊ use ☊
use sth for sth/for doing sth: We used a carrot for the snowman's nose. ☊ use ☊
The blue files are used for storing old invoices. ☊ use ☊
use sth to do sth: Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds. ☊ use ☊
use sth as sth: The building is currently being used as a warehouse. ☊ use ☊
You can't keep using your bad back as an excuse. ☊ use ☊
I hope you haven't used all the milk. ☊ use ☊
The poem uses simple language. ☊ use ☊
That's a word I never use. ☊ use ☊
A ban was imposed on the use of chemical weapons. ☊ use ☊
The software is designed for use in schools. ☊ use ☊
I'm not sure that this is the most valuable use of my time. ☊ use ☊
The bar is for the use of members only. ☊ use ☊
This chemical has a wide range of industrial uses. ☊ use ☊
You can throw those away—they're no use to anyone. ☊ be no use (to sb) ☊
It's no use—I can't persuade her. ☊ it's no use (doing sth), what's the use (of doing sth)? ☊
We could make better use of our resources. ☊ make use of sth/sb ☊
used to doing sth: I'm not used to eating so much at lunchtime. ☊ used ☊
We used to go sailing on the lake in summer. ☊ used to ☊
I didn't use to like him much when we were at school. ☊ used to ☊
You used to see a lot of her, didn't you? ☊ used to ☊
useful (to sb): He might be useful to us. ☊ useful ☊
useful (for sth/for doing sth): These plants are particularly useful for brightening up shady areas. ☊ useful ☊
Don't just sit watching television—make yourself useful! ☊ useful ☊
This information could prove useful. ☊ useful ☊
Your knowledge of German may come in useful (= be useful in a particular situation). ☊ useful ☊
Some products can be recycled at the end of their useful life. ☊ useful ☊
The quality ranged from acceptable to worse than useless. ☊ useless ☊
She tried to work, but it was useless (= she wasn't able to). ☊ useless ☊
road users ☊ user ☊
She made all the usual excuses. ☊ usual ☊
He came home later than usual. ☊ usual ☊
She sat in her usual seat at the back. ☊ usual ☊
He didn't sound like his usual happy self. ☊ usual ☊
They asked me why I wanted the job and why I thought I was suitable—you know, the usual thing. ☊ usual ☊
usual (for sb/sth) (to do sth): It is usual to start a speech by thanking everybody for coming. ☊ usual ☊
We usually go by car. ☊ usually ☊
They're on vacation in Hawaii right now. ☊ vacation ☊
a valid passport ☊ valid ☊
They have a valid claim to compensation. ☊ valid ☊
a small town set in a valley ☊ valley ☊
The book provides valuable information on recent trends. ☊ valuable ☊
Luckily, nothing valuable was stolen. ☊ valuable ☊
a return to traditional values in education, such as firm discipline ☊ value ☊
The young have a completely different set of values and expectations. ☊ value ☊
The value of regular exercise should not be underestimated. ☊ value ☊
to be of little/no value to sb ☊ value ☊
I suppose it has a certain novelty value (= it's interesting because it's new). ☊ value ☊
to be bad/poor value (= not worth the money it costs) ☊ value ☊
Larger sizes give the best value for money. ☊ value ☊
They're only £40—not bad value, really. ☊ value ☊
This great value-for-money offer is only available to society members. ☊ value ☊
The property has been valued at over $2 million. ☊ value ☊
value sb/sth (for sth): The area is valued for its vineyards. ☊ value ☊
They don't seem to value honesty very highly. ☊ value ☊
a police van (= for carrying police officers or prisoners) ☊ van ☊
The dial records very slight variations in pressure. ☊ variation ☊
Currency exchange rates are always subject to variation. ☊ variation ☊
regional/seasonal variation (= depending on the region or time of year) ☊ variation ☊
This soup is a spicy variation on a traditional favourite. ☊ variation ☊
a wide and varied selection of cheeses ☊ varied ☊
There is a wide variety of patterns to choose from. ☊ variety ☊
We want more variety in our work. ☊ variety ☊
a rare variety of orchid ☊ variety ☊
My cooking is of the 'quick and simple' variety. ☊ variety ☊
The students' work varies considerably in quality. ☊ vary ☊
The quality of the students' work varies considerably. ☊ vary ☊
vary according to sth: Prices vary according to the type of room you require. ☊ vary ☊
vary from sth to sth: Pulse rates vary slightly from person to person. ☊ vary ☊
The job enables me to vary the hours I work. ☊ vary ☊
The aerobics instructor varies the routine each week. ☊ vary ☊
a vast amount of information ☊ vast ☊
At dusk bats appear in vast numbers. ☊ vast ☊
In the vast majority of cases, this should not be a problem. ☊ vast ☊
They ventured nervously into the water. ☊ venture ☊
There are two versions of the game, a long one and a short one. ☊ version ☊
She gave us her version of what had happened that day. ☊ version ☊
Their versions of how the accident happened conflict. ☊ version ☊
the film version of 'War and Peace' ☊ version ☊
very small ☊ very ☊
'Do you like it?' 'Yeah, I do. Very much.' ☊ very ☊
'Are you busy?' 'Not very.' ☊ very ☊
I'm not very (= not at all) impressed. ☊ very ☊
They wanted the very best quality. ☊ very ☊
At last he had his very own car (= belonging to him and to nobody else). ☊ very ☊
Schools are the latest victims of cuts in public spending. ☊ victim ☊
They were the victims of a cruel hoax. ☊ victim ☊
Do we have a blank video? ☊ video ☊
A wedding is the perfect subject for video. ☊ video ☊
the use of video in schools ☊ video ☊
a home video (= not a professional one) ☊ video ☊
The lake soon came into view. ☊ view ☊
The sun disappeared from view. ☊ view ☊
There was nobody in view. ☊ view ☊
I didn't have a good view of the stage. ☊ view ☊
There were magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. ☊ view ☊
I'd like a room with a view. ☊ view ☊
The traditional view was that marriage was meant to last. ☊ view ☊
The book gives readers an inside view of political life. ☊ view ☊
This evidence supports the view that there is too much violence on television. ☊ view ☊
We take the view that it would be wrong to interfere. ☊ view ☊
In my view it was a waste of time. ☊ view ☊
A viewing platform gave stunning views over the valley. ☊ view ☊
The eclipse should only be viewed through a special lens. ☊ view ☊
You should view their offer with a great deal of caution. ☊ view ☊
violence (against sb): He condemned the protesters' use of violence against the police. ☊ violence ☊
Why do they always have to resort to violence? ☊ violence ☊
Students were involved in violent clashes with the police. ☊ violent ☊
Her husband was a violent man. ☊ violent ☊
Children should not be allowed to watch violent movies (= that show a lot of violence). ☊ violent ☊
They are violently opposed to the idea. ☊ violently ☊
to be virtually impossible ☊ virtually ☊
Virtually all students will be exempt from the tax. ☊ virtually ☊
There's a virus going around the office. ☊ virus ☊
The virus in the software was programmed to corrupt the hard disk. ☊ virus ☊
Most stars are not visible to the naked eye. ☊ visible ☊
He showed no visible sign of emotion. ☊ visible ☊
After using the cream for a month, I could see no visible difference. ☊ visible ☊
to have good/perfect/poor/blurred/normal vision ☊ vision ☊
20-20 vision (= the ability to see perfectly) ☊ vision ☊
The couple moved outside her field of vision. ☊ vision ☊
He had a vision of a world in which there would be no wars. ☊ vision ☊
The Prime Minister is visiting Japan at the moment. ☊ visit ☊
For more information, visit our website. ☊ visit ☊
We don't live here. We're just visiting. ☊ visit ☊
visit sth: The lake is also visited by seals in the summer. ☊ visit ☊
government inspectors visiting schools ☊ visit ☊
They're on an exchange visit to France. ☊ visit ☊
If you have time, pay a visit to the local museum. ☊ visit ☊
Is this a social visit, or is it business? ☊ visit ☊
She's a frequent visitor to the US. ☊ visitor ☊
vital (for sth): the vitamins that are vital for health ☊ vital ☊
vital (to sth): Good financial accounts are vital to the success of any enterprise. ☊ vital ☊
Reading is of vital importance in language learning. ☊ vital ☊
The police play a vital role in our society. ☊ vital ☊
vital that...: It is vital that you keep accurate records when you are self-employed. ☊ vital ☊
vital to do sth: It was vital to show that he was not afraid. ☊ vital ☊
your active vocabulary (= the words that you use) ☊ vocabulary ☊
your passive vocabulary (= the words that you understand but don't use) ☊ vocabulary ☊
The word 'failure' is not in his vocabulary (= for him, failure does not exist). ☊ vocabulary ☊
I could hear voices in the next room. ☊ voice ☊
'I promise,' she said in a small voice (= a quiet, shy voice). ☊ voice ☊
to raise/lower your voice (= to speak louder/more quietly) ☊ voice ☊
He was suffering from flu and had lost his voice (= could not speak). ☊ voice ☊
She was in good voice (= singing well) at the concert tonight. ☊ voice ☊
jars of different volumes ☊ volume ☊
Wait until the dough doubles in volume before kneading it again. ☊ volume ☊
the sheer volume (= large amount) of business ☊ volume ☊
This work has grown in volume recently. ☊ volume ☊
New roads are being built to cope with the increased volume of traffic. ☊ volume ☊
Sales volumes fell 0.2% in June. ☊ volume ☊
an encyclopedia in 20 volumes ☊ volume ☊
There were 21 votes for and 17 against the motion, with 2 abstentions. ☊ vote ☊
The motion was passed by 6 votes to 3. ☊ vote ☊
The Green candidate won over 3 000 of the 14 000 votes cast. ☊ vote ☊
The vote was unanimous. ☊ vote ☊
vote (for/against sb/sth): Did you vote for or against her? ☊ vote ☊
vote in favour of sth: Over 60% of members voted in favour of (= for) the motion. ☊ vote ☊
vote (on sth): We'll listen to the arguments on both sides and then vote on it. ☊ vote ☊
Only about half of the electorate bothered to vote. ☊ vote ☊
vote to do sth: Parliament voted to set up an independent inquiry into the matter. ☊ vote ☊
He was voted most promising new director. ☊ vote ☊
There are extra benefits for people on low wages. ☊ wage ☊
The staff have agreed to a voluntary wage freeze (= a situation in which wages are not increased for a time). ☊ wage ☊
wage sth against/on sb/sth: He alleged that a press campaign was being waged against him. ☊ wage ☊
The workmen were stripped to the waist (= wearing no clothes on the top half of their bodies). ☊ waist ☊
a skirt with an elasticated waist ☊ waist ☊
She rang the bell and waited. ☊ wait ☊
The President agreed to speak to the waiting journalists. ☊ wait ☊
I've been waiting (for) twenty minutes. ☊ wait ☊
I'll wait outside until the meeting's over. ☊ wait ☊
wait for sb/sth: Wait for me! ☊ wait ☊
wait for sb/sth to do sth: We're waiting for the rain to stop before we go out. ☊ wait ☊
wait to do sth: Hurry up! We're waiting to go. ☊ wait ☊
You'll just have to wait your turn (= wait until your turn comes). ☊ wait ☊
wait (for sth): Leeds United had waited for success for eighteen years. ☊ wait ☊
This is just the opportunity I've been waiting for. ☊ wait ☊
wait for sb/sth to do sth: He's waiting for me to make a mistake. ☊ wait ☊
I waited my chance and slipped out when no one was looking. ☊ wait ☊
wait (for sb): There's a letter waiting for you at home. ☊ wait ☊
wait to do sth: The hotel had a taxi waiting to collect us. ☊ wait ☊
I've got some calls to make but they can wait until tomorrow. ☊ wait ☊
I'm afraid this can't wait. It's very important. ☊ wait ☊
Can you wait a second while I make a call? ☊ wait a minute/moment/second ☊
Wait a minute—this isn't the right key. ☊ wait a minute/moment/second ☊
The children can't wait for Christmas to come. ☊ I, they, etc. can't wait/can hardly wait ☊
I can hardly wait to see him again. ☊ I, they, etc. can't wait/can hardly wait ☊
I'll ask the waitress for the bill. ☊ waiter ☊
Waiter, could you bring me some water? ☊ waiter ☊
wake to sth: They woke to a clear blue sky. ☊ wake ☊
wake sb (up): Try not to wake the baby up. ☊ wake ☊
The baby is just learning to walk. ☊ walk ☊
She missed the bus and had to walk home. ☊ walk ☊
The school is within easy walking distance of the train station. ☊ walk ☊
walk sth: They love walking the moors. ☊ walk ☊
They hinted that they would walk out of the peace talks. ☊ walk out (of sth) ☊
She's taken the dog for a walk. ☊ walk ☊
The office is ten minutes' walk from here. ☊ walk ☊
He sat on the wall and watched the others playing. ☊ wall ☊
I'm going to paint the walls white and the ceiling pink. ☊ wall ☊
wander sth: The child was found wandering the streets alone. ☊ wander ☊
wander from/off sth: They had wandered from the path into the woods. ☊ wander ☊
Try not to let your mind wander. ☊ wander ☊
wander away, back, to, etc. sth: Her thoughts wandered back to her youth. ☊ wander ☊
Don't wander off the subject—keep to the point.` ☊ wander ☊
want sth: We'll want more furniture for the new office. ☊ want ☊
It wants a special sort of person for that job. ☊ want ☊
'It's time you did your homework.' 'I don't want to!' ☊ want ☊
We didn't want this to happen. ☊ want ☊
want sb/sth doing sth: I don't want you coming home so late. ☊ want ☊
want sb/sth + adj.: Do you want your coffee black or white? ☊ want ☊
England's war with/against Scotland ☊ war ☊
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 ☊
How long have they been at war? ☊ war ☊
In the Middle Ages England waged war on France. ☊ war ☊
Her husband was killed during the war. ☊ war ☊
We seem to be winning the war against crime. ☊ war ☊
Her comments were greeted with warm applause. ☊ warm ☊
Wash the blouse in warm soapy water. ☊ warm ☊
Are you warm enough? ☊ warm ☊
Heat the bread until it is warm to the touch. ☊ warm ☊
Wait for the warmer weather before putting the plants in the garden. ☊ warm ☊
I can't seem to get warm. ☊ warm ☊
They were touched by the warmth of the welcome. ☊ warmth ☊
His expression lacked warmth or encouragement. ☊ warmth ☊
warn sb: I tried to warn him, but he wouldn't listen. ☊ warn ☊
If you're thinking of getting a dog, be warned—they take a lot of time and money. ☊ warn ☊
warn (sb) about/against sb/sth: He warned us against pickpockets. ☊ warn ☊
They were warned not to climb the mountain in such bad weather. ☊ warn ☊
Doctors issued a warning against eating any fish caught in the river. ☊ warning ☊
to give sb fair/advance/adequate warning of sth ☊ warning ☊
The bridge collapsed without (any) warning. ☊ warning ☊
Let me give you a word of warning. ☊ warning ☊
a government health warning ☊ warning ☊
The union failed to heed warnings that strike action would lead to the closure of the factory. ☊ warning ☊
to give sb a verbal/written/final warning ☊ warning ☊
wash sth from sth: She washed the blood from his face. ☊ wash ☊
wash yourself: She was no longer able to wash herself. ☊ wash ☊
Those grease stains won't wash off. ☊ wash off ☊
These ink stains won't wash out. ☊ wash out ☊
Would you hang the washing out (= hang it outside to dry)? ☊ washing ☊
waste sth: to waste time/food/energy ☊ waste ☊
waste sth on sth: Why waste money on clothes you don't need? ☊ waste ☊
We got straight down to business without wasting time on small talk. ☊ waste ☊
waste sth (in) doing sth: She wasted no time in rejecting the offer (= she rejected it immediately). ☊ waste ☊
You're wasting your time trying to explain it to him (= because he will not understand). ☊ waste ☊
waste sb/sth: It was a wasted opportunity. ☊ waste ☊
I hate unnecessary waste. ☊ waste ☊
These meetings are a complete waste of time. ☊ waste ☊
They believe the statue is a waste of taxpayers' money. ☊ waste ☊
watch sb/sth: to watch television/a football game ☊ watch ☊
watch sth for sth: He watched the house for signs of activity. ☊ watch ☊
watch (for sth): He watched for signs of activity in the house. ☊ watch ☊
'Would you like to play?' 'No thanks—I'll just watch.' ☊ watch ☊
watch sb/sth doing sth: She watched the kids playing in the yard. ☊ watch ☊
watch sb/sth do sth: They watched the bus disappear into the distance. ☊ watch ☊
Could you watch my bags for me while I buy a paper? ☊ watch ☊
She kept looking anxiously at her watch. ☊ watch ☊
My watch is fast/slow. ☊ watch ☊
There is hot and cold running water in all the bedrooms. ☊ water ☊
She declined the offer with a wave of her hand. ☊ wave ☊
He gave us a wave as the bus drove off. ☊ wave ☊
There has been a new wave of bombings since the peace talks broke down. ☊ wave ☊
Guilt and horror flooded her in waves. ☊ wave ☊
A wave of panic spread through the crowd. ☊ wave ☊
Children were playing in the waves. ☊ wave ☊
The wind made little waves on the pond. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth (about/around): A man in the water was shouting and waving his arms around frantically. ☊ wave ☊
wave sb sth: My mother was crying as I waved her goodbye. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth to sb: My mother was crying as I waved goodbye to her. ☊ wave ☊
I showed my pass to the security guard and he waved me through. ☊ wave ☊
They escaped out the back way. ☊ way ☊
Which way did they go? ☊ way ☊
We just missed a car coming the other way. ☊ way ☊
They decided to split the money four ways (= between four different people). ☊ way ☊
Which way (= for which party) are you going to vote? ☊ way ☊
Can you tell me the way to Leicester Square? ☊ way ☊
to ask sb the way ☊ way ☊
Riot police with shields were blocking the demonstrators' way. ☊ way ☊
We fought our way through the dense vegetation. ☊ way ☊
Unfortunately they ran into a snowstorm along the way. ☊ way ☊
They grinned at her in a friendly way. ☊ way ☊
It was not his way to admit that he had made a mistake. ☊ way ☊
way to do sth: That's not the right way to hold a pair of scissors. ☊ way ☊
That's no way to speak to your mother! ☊ way ☊
way of doing sth: I'm not happy with this way of working. ☊ way ☊
way (that...): It's not what you say, it's the way that you say it. ☊ way ☊
I moved my legs out of the way so that she could get past. ☊ out of the way ☊
I didn't say anything until Dad was out of the way. ☊ out of the way ☊
I didn't leave you. It was the other way round (= you left me). ☊ the other way round ☊
She didn't speak a word to me all the way back home. ☊ all the way ☊
'Do you want to help?' 'No way!' ☊ (there is) no way ☊
No way am I going to drive them there. ☊ (there is) no way ☊
There's no way we could afford that sort of money. ☊ (there is) no way ☊
She finished the race way ahead of the other runners. ☊ way ☊
The price is way above what we can afford. ☊ way ☊
They live way out in the suburbs. ☊ way ☊
Things just got way difficult. ☊ way ☊
We'd (= the company would) like to offer you the job. ☊ we ☊
Why don't we go and see it together? ☊ we ☊
We should take more care of our historic buildings. ☊ we ☊
The team's weak points are in defence. ☊ weak ☊
He knew her weak spot where Steve was concerned. ☊ weak ☊
weak in sth: I was always weak in the science subjects. ☊ weak ☊
In a weak moment (= when I was easily persuaded) I said she could borrow the car. ☊ weak ☊
That bridge is too weak for heavy traffic. ☊ weak ☊
He thought that crying was a sign of weakness. ☊ weakness ☊
His personal wealth is estimated at around $100 million. ☊ wealth ☊
the distribution of wealth in Britain ☊ wealth ☊
Education is the only weapon to fight the spread of the disease. ☊ weapon ☊
wear sth + adj.: The stones have been worn smooth by the constant flow of water. ☊ wear ☊
Do I have to wear a tie? ☊ wear ☊
Was she wearing a seat belt? ☊ wear ☊
The effects of the drug will soon wear off. ☊ wear off ☊
The novelty of married life was beginning to wear off. ☊ wear off ☊
hot/cold/wet/fine/summer/windy, etc. weather ☊ weather ☊
Did you have good weather on your trip? ☊ weather ☊
I'm not going out in this weather! ☊ weather ☊
There's going to be a change in the weather. ☊ weather ☊
if the weather holds/breaks (= if the good weather continues/changes) ☊ weather ☊
The weather is very changeable at the moment. ☊ weather ☊
'Are you going to the beach tomorrow?' 'It depends on the weather.' ☊ weather ☊
We'll have the party outside, weather permitting (= if it doesn't rain). ☊ weather ☊
a weather map/chart ☊ weather ☊
a weather report ☊ weather ☊
The tent protected us from the worst of the weather. ☊ weather ☊
to listen to the weather ☊ weather ☊
A spider had spun a perfect web outside the window. ☊ web ☊
a web of streets ☊ web ☊
I found the information on the Web. ☊ web ☊
I found this information on their website. ☊ website ☊
All her friends could hear wedding bells (= they thought she would soon get married). ☊ wedding ☊
The course lasts five weeks. ☊ week ☊
I will be away for a couple of weeks. ☊ week ☊
They live in town during the week and go to the country for the weekend. ☊ week ☊
I never have the time to go out in the week. ☊ week ☊
The firm is introducing a shorter working week. ☊ week ☊
She started work a week yesterday. ☊ a week yesterday, last Monday, etc. ☊
The office is closed at the weekend. ☊ weekend ☊
The office is closed on the weekend. ☊ weekend ☊
He won a weekend for two in Rome. ☊ weekend ☊
The average male tiger weighs around 200 kg. ☊ weigh ☊
These cases weigh a ton (= are very heavy). ☊ weigh ☊
He weighed himself on the bathroom scales. ☊ weigh ☊
The doctor said he should not lift heavy weights. ☊ weight ☊
It is about 76 kilos in weight. ☊ weight ☊
He's put on/gained weight (= become heavier and fatter) since he gave up smoking. ☊ weight ☊
No more for me. I have to watch my weight. ☊ weight ☊
The pillars have to support the weight of the roof. ☊ weight ☊
Don't put any weight on that ankle for at least a week. ☊ weight ☊
welcome (sb): They were at the door to welcome us. ☊ welcome ☊
They welcomed the new volunteers with open arms (= with enthusiasm). ☊ welcome ☊
I'd welcome any suggestions. ☊ welcome ☊
I warmly welcome this decision. ☊ welcome ☊
In general, the changes they had made were to be welcomed. ☊ welcome ☊
Your letter was very welcome. ☊ welcome ☊
The fine weather made a welcome change. ☊ welcome ☊
Our neighbours made us welcome as soon as we arrived. ☊ welcome ☊
I had the feeling we were not welcome at the meeting. ☊ welcome ☊
They're welcome to stay here as long as they like. ☊ welcome ☊
You're welcome to use the pool. ☊ welcome ☊
'Thanks for your help.' 'You're welcome.' ☊ you're welcome ☊
The winners were given an enthusiastic welcome when they arrived home. ☊ welcome ☊
The conference was very well organized. ☊ well ☊
His campaign was not going well. ☊ well ☊
She took it very well (= did not react too badly), all things considered. ☊ well ☊
They lived well (= in comfort and spending a lot of money) and were generous with their money. ☊ well ☊
She was determined to marry well (= marry sb rich and/or with a high social position). ☊ well ☊
I was well annoyed, I can tell you. ☊ well ☊
He liked her well enough (= to a reasonable degree) but he wasn't going to make a close friend of her. ☊ well ☊
Are they coming as well? ☊ as well (as sb/sth) ☊
They sell books as well as newspapers. ☊ as well (as sb/sth) ☊
I don't feel very well. ☊ well ☊
Is she well enough to travel? ☊ well ☊
I'm better now, thank you. ☊ well ☊
He's not a well man. ☊ well ☊
Well, well—I would never have guessed it! ☊ well ☊
Well, it can't be helped. ☊ well ☊
Well, I suppose I could fit you in at 3.45. ☊ well ☊
'Do you want to come?' 'Well, I'm not sure.' ☊ well ☊
Well? Are you going to tell us or not? ☊ well ☊
Well, I'd better be going now. ☊ well ☊
His books are not well known. ☊ well known ☊
This room faces west. ☊ west ☊
Her hair was still dripping wet. ☊ wet ☊
My shirt was wet through (= completely wet). ☊ wet ☊
The weather will be wet and windy in the south. ☊ wet ☊
Nobody knows what will happen next. ☊ what ☊
I spent what little time I had with my family. ☊ what ☊
What awful weather! ☊ what ☊
What? I can't hear you. ☊ what? ☊
'I asked her to marry me.' 'You what? ' ☊ what? ☊
Whatever decision he made I would support it. ☊ whatever ☊
You have our support, whatever you decide. ☊ whatever ☊
One of the boys was pushing the other along in a little box on wheels. ☊ wheel ☊
When (= in what circumstances) would such a solution be possible? ☊ when ☊
There are times when I wonder why I do this job. ☊ when ☊
The last time I went to Scotland was in May, when the weather was beautiful. ☊ when ☊
Until when can you stay? ☊ when ☊
I loved history when I was at school. ☊ when ☊
Call me when you've finished. ☊ when ☊
He had just drifted off to sleep when the phone rang. ☊ when ☊
How can they expect to learn anything when they never listen? ☊ when ☊
I wonder where they will take us to. ☊ where ☊
Some of the studies show positive results, whereas others do not. ☊ whereas ☊
He comes from Boula, wherever that may be (= I don't know where it is). ☊ wherever ☊
Wherever she goes, there are crowds of people waiting to see her. ☊ wherever ☊
He seemed undecided whether to go or stay. ☊ whether ☊
It remains to be seen whether or not this idea can be put into practice. ☊ whether ☊
I asked him whether he had done it all himself or whether someone had helped him. ☊ whether ☊
I'll see whether she's at home (= or not at home). ☊ whether ☊
It's doubtful whether there'll be any seats left. ☊ whether ☊
You are entitled to a free gift whether you accept our offer of insurance or not. ☊ whether ☊
I'm going whether you like it or not. ☊ whether ☊
Whether or not we're successful, we can be sure that we did our best. ☊ whether ☊
Which is better exercise—swimming or tennis? ☊ which ☊
Which of the patients have recovered? ☊ which ☊
Which way is the wind blowing? ☊ which ☊
Houses which overlook the lake cost more. ☊ which ☊
It was a crisis for which she was totally unprepared. ☊ which ☊
Your claim ought to succeed, in which case the damages will be substantial. ☊ which ☊
The twins are so alike I can't tell which is which. ☊ which is which ☊
shoes mended while you wait ☊ while ☊
While Tom's very good at science, his brother is absolutely hopeless. ☊ while ☊
Some people work better to music while others do not. ☊ while ☊
While I am willing to help, I do not have much time available. ☊ while ☊
They chatted for a while. ☊ while ☊
I'll be back in a little while (= a short time). ☊ while ☊
I haven't seen him for quite a while (= a fairly long time). ☊ while ☊
They walked back together, talking all the while (= all the time). ☊ while ☊
Don't you know it's rude to whisper? ☊ whisper ☊
+ speech: 'Can you meet me tonight?' he whispered. ☊ whisper ☊
They spoke in whispers. ☊ whisper ☊
The referee finally blew the whistle to stop the game. ☊ whistle ☊
a shrill whistle ☊ whistle ☊
The crowd booed and whistled as the player came onto the field. ☊ whistle ☊
whistle to sb/sth: She whistled to the dog to come back. ☊ whistle ☊
whistle at sb/sth: Workmen whistled at her as she walked past. ☊ whistle ☊
He whistled at the sheer audacity of the plan. ☊ whistle ☊
The train whistled and shot into the tunnel. ☊ whistle ☊
a set of perfect white teeth ☊ white ☊
She writes about her experiences as a black girl in a predominantly white city. ☊ white ☊
Do you take your coffee black or white? ☊ white ☊
I wonder who that letter was from. ☊ who ☊
Who's the money for? ☊ who ☊
The people who called yesterday want to buy the house. ☊ who ☊
The people (who) we met in France have sent us a card. ☊ who ☊
Send it to whoever is in charge of sales. ☊ whoever ☊
Come out of there, whoever you are. ☊ whoever ☊
I don't want to see them, whoever they are. ☊ whoever ☊
The whole country (= all the people in it) mourned her death. ☊ whole ☊
She wasn't telling the whole truth. ☊ whole ☊
I can't afford it—that's the whole point. ☊ whole ☊
Owls usually swallow their prey whole (= without chewing it). ☊ whole ☊
I'm feeling a whole lot better. ☊ a whole lot ☊
There were a whole lot of people I didn't know. ☊ a whole lot (of sth) ☊
Four quarters make a whole. ☊ whole ☊
The subjects of the curriculum form a coherent whole. ☊ whole ☊
The festival will be great for our city and for the country as a whole. ☊ as a whole ☊
On the whole, I'm in favour of the idea. ☊ on the whole ☊
Whom did they invite? ☊ whom ☊
To whom should I write? ☊ whom ☊
Her mother, in whom she confided, said she would support her unconditionally. ☊ whom ☊
I wonder whose this is. ☊ whose ☊
Tell me why you did it. ☊ why ☊
Why not write to her? ☊ why not? ☊
'Let's eat out.' 'Why not? ' ☊ why not? ☊
Why don't we go together? ☊ why not? ☊
a wide range/choice/variety of goods ☊ wide ☊
The incident has received wide coverage in the press. ☊ wide ☊
The festival attracts people from a wide area. ☊ wide ☊
a jacket with wide lapels ☊ wide ☊
It's about 2 metres wide. ☊ wide ☊
The road was just wide enough for two vehicles to pass. ☊ wide ☊
He's an educated, widely-read man (= he has read a lot of books). ☊ widely ☊
It's about 10 metres in width. ☊ width ☊
wild accusations ☊ wild ☊
wild laughter ☊ wild ☊
The crowd went wild. ☊ wild ☊
It makes me wild (= very angry) to see such waste. ☊ wild ☊
The boy is wild and completely out of control. ☊ wild ☊
He had a wild look in his eyes. ☊ wild ☊
wild mood swings ☊ wild ☊
wild moorland ☊ wild ☊
The island is a wild and lonely place. ☊ wild ☊
wild animals/flowers ☊ wild ☊
a wild rabbit ☊ wild ☊
The plants grow wild along the banks of rivers. ☊ wild ☊
She looked wildly around for an escape. ☊ wildly ☊
The story had been wildly exaggerated. ☊ wildly ☊
It is not a wildly funny play. ☊ wildly ☊
You'll be in time if you hurry. ☊ will ☊
I'll check this letter for you, if you want. ☊ will ☊
They won't lend us any more money. ☊ will ☊
He wouldn't come—he said he was too busy. ☊ will ☊
Will you send this letter for me, please? ☊ will ☊
You'll water the plants while I'm away, won't you? ☊ will ☊
I asked him if he wouldn't mind calling later. ☊ will ☊
Engines won't run without lubricants. ☊ will ☊
The door won't open! ☊ will ☊
She'll listen to music, alone in her room, for hours. ☊ will ☊
He would spend hours on the telephone. ☊ will ☊
Her decision to continue shows great strength of will. ☊ will ☊
In spite of what happened, he never lost the will to live. ☊ will ☊
The meeting turned out to be a clash of wills. ☊ will ☊
I don't want to go against your will. ☊ will ☊
They governed according to the will of the people. ☊ will ☊
My father left me the house in his will. ☊ will ☊
I was forced to sign the agreement against my will. ☊ against your will ☊
They keep a list of people (who are) willing to work nights. ☊ willing ☊
I'm perfectly willing to discuss the problem. ☊ willing ☊
Unemployment can be defined as the number of people who are willing and able to work, but who can not find jobs. ☊ willing ☊
willing support ☊ willing ☊
People would willingly pay more for better services. ☊ willingly ☊
I would never willingly upset you. ☊ willingly ☊
Success in studying depends on a willingness to learn. ☊ willingness ☊
win sth: to win an election/a game/a war, etc. ☊ win ☊
How many states did the Republicans win? ☊ win ☊
win yourself/sb sth: You've won yourself a trip to New York. ☊ win ☊
They are trying to win support for their proposals. ☊ win ☊
The company has won a contract to supply books and materials to schools. ☊ win ☊
She won the admiration of many people in her battle against cancer. ☊ win ☊
The wind is blowing from the south. ☊ wind ☊
A gust of wind blew my hat off. ☊ wind ☊
The weather was hot, without a breath of wind. ☊ wind ☊
The wind is getting up (= starting to blow strongly). ☊ wind ☊
The wind has dropped (= stopped blowing strongly). ☊ wind ☊
wind sth (up): He had forgotten to wind his watch. ☊ wind ☊
wind up: It was one of those old-fashioned gramophones that winds up. ☊ wind ☊
wind forward/back: Wind forward to the bit where they discover the body. ☊ wind ☊
the bedroom/car/kitchen, etc. window ☊ window ☊
There was a long line of people at the box-office window. ☊ window ☊
The address must be clearly visible through the window of the envelope. ☊ window ☊
a glass of dry/sweet wine ☊ wine ☊
red/rosé/white wine ☊ wine ☊
There are no winners in a divorce (= everyone suffers). ☊ winner ☊
They worked on the building all through the winter. ☊ winter ☊
a winter coat ☊ winter ☊
The box was fastened with a rusty wire. ☊ wire ☊
overhead wires ☊ wire ☊
The telephone wires had been cut. ☊ wire ☊
a wise old man ☊ wise ☊
I'm older and wiser after ten years in the business. ☊ wise ☊
a wise decision ☊ wise ☊
It was very wise to leave when you did. ☊ wise ☊
The wisest course of action is just to say nothing. ☊ wise ☊
I was grateful for her wise counsel. ☊ wise ☊
wish (that)...: I wish I were taller. ☊ wish ☊
I wish I was taller. ☊ wish ☊
I wish I hadn't eaten so much. ☊ wish ☊
I wish you wouldn't leave your clothes all over the floor. ☊ wish ☊
She really wished she'd stayed on at college. ☊ wish ☊
He sat by the phone, wishing it would ring. ☊ wish ☊
wish sb/sth/yourself + adj.: He's dead and it's no use wishing him alive again. ☊ wish ☊
wish sb/sth/yourself + adv./prep.: She wished herself a million miles away. ☊ wish ☊
You may stay until morning, if you wish. ☊ wish ☊
'I'd rather not talk now.' '(Just) as you wish.' ☊ wish ☊
wish to do sth: This course is designed for people wishing to update their computer skills. ☊ wish ☊
I don't wish (= I don't mean) to be rude, but could you be a little quieter? ☊ wish ☊
wish sb sth: She could not believe that he wished her harm. ☊ wish ☊
wish sb/sth to do sth: He was not sure whether he wished her to stay or go. ☊ wish ☊
She shut her eyes and wished for him to get better. ☊ wish ☊
If you wish really hard, maybe you'll get what you want. ☊ wish ☊
It's no use wishing for the impossible. ☊ wish ☊
We wish them both well in their retirement. ☊ wish ☊
He had no wish to start a fight. ☊ wish ☊
wish for sth: I can understand her wish for secrecy. ☊ wish ☊
She married against her parents' wishes. ☊ wish ☊
The prince's wish came true. ☊ wish ☊
We all send our best wishes for the future. ☊ wish ☊
Give my good wishes to the family. ☊ wish ☊
a jacket with a hood ☊ with ☊
The bag was stuffed with dirty clothes. ☊ with ☊
to play tennis with sb ☊ with ☊
She won't be able to help us with all the family commitments she has. ☊ with ☊
It's much easier compared with last time. ☊ with ☊
With all the lesson preparation I have to do I work 12 hours a day. ☊ with ☊
Don't stand with your hands in your pockets. ☊ with ☊
The shadows lengthened with the approach of sunset. ☊ with ☊
withdraw (sb/sth) (from sth): Both powers withdrew their forces from the region. ☊ withdraw ☊
She withdrew her hand from his. ☊ withdraw ☊
withdraw sth: Workers have threatened to withdraw their labour (= go on strike). ☊ withdraw ☊
He withdrew his support for our campaign. ☊ withdraw ☊
withdraw sth from sth: The drug was withdrawn from sale after a number of people suffered serious side effects. ☊ withdraw ☊
withdraw (from sth): There have been calls for Britain to withdraw from the EU. ☊ withdraw ☊
He was forced to withdraw from the competition because of injury. ☊ withdraw ☊
withdraw sb/sth (from sth): The horse had been withdrawn from the race. ☊ withdraw ☊
The newspaper withdrew the allegations the next day. ☊ withdraw ☊
You should receive a reply within seven days. ☊ within ☊
Is it within walking distance? ☊ within ☊
That question is not within the scope of this talk. ☊ within ☊
He finds it hard to live within his income (= without spending more than he earns). ☊ within ☊
They had gone two days without food. ☊ without ☊
He found the place without difficulty. ☊ without ☊
She spoke without much enthusiasm. ☊ without ☊
Don't go without me. ☊ without ☊
Can you see without your glasses? ☊ without ☊
Don't go out without your coat. ☊ without ☊
without doing sth: He left without saying goodbye. ☊ without ☊
You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs. ☊ without ☊
Without wanting to criticize, I think you could have done better. (= used before you make a critical comment) ☊ without ☊
without sb doing sth: The party was organized without her knowing anything about it. ☊ without ☊
to appear as (a) witness for the defence/prosecution ☊ witness ☊
Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them. ☊ witness ☊
I couldn't bear to witness their suffering. ☊ witness ☊
wonder who, where, etc...: I wonder who she is. ☊ wonder ☊
I wonder why he left his job. ☊ wonder ☊
I was just beginning to wonder where you were. ☊ wonder ☊
wonder (about sth): 'Why do you want to know?' 'No particular reason. I was just wondering.' ☊ wonder ☊
We were wondering about next April for the wedding. ☊ wonder ☊
+ speech: 'What should I do now?' she wondered. ☊ wonder ☊
I wonder if you can help me. ☊ wonder ☊
I was wondering whether you'd like to come to a party. ☊ wonder ☊
We had a wonderful time last night. ☊ wonderful ☊
You've all been absolutely wonderful! ☊ wonderful ☊
He chopped some wood for the fire. ☊ wood ☊
a wooden box ☊ wooden ☊
I give you my word that this won't happen again. ☊ word ☊
I give you my word of honour (= my sincere promise) ... ☊ word ☊
We never doubted her word. ☊ word ☊
We only have his word for it that the cheque is in the post. ☊ word ☊
I trusted her not to go back on her word (= break her promise). ☊ word ☊
I can't prove it—you'll have to take my word for it (= believe me). ☊ word ☊
Could I have a quick word with you (= speak to you quickly)? ☊ word ☊
She left without a word (= without saying anything). ☊ word ☊
I don't believe a word of his story (= I don't believe any of it). ☊ word ☊
a man of few words (= who doesn't talk very much) ☊ word ☊
I'd like to say a few words about future plans. ☊ word ☊
Remember—not a word to (= don't tell) Peter about any of this. ☊ word ☊
He never breathed a word of this to me. ☊ word ☊
Do not write more than 200 words. ☊ word ☊
Do you know the words to this song? ☊ word ☊
What's the Spanish word for 'table'? ☊ word ☊
Tell me what happened in your own words. ☊ word ☊
I could hear every word they were saying. ☊ word ☊
He couldn't find the words to thank her enough. ☊ word ☊
Words fail me (= I cannot express how I feel). ☊ word ☊
There are no words to say how sorry we are. ☊ word ☊
I can't remember her exact words. ☊ word ☊
Angry is not the word for it—I was furious. ☊ word ☊
I can never put my feelings into words. ☊ word ☊
They asked him to leave—in other words he was fired. ☊ in other words ☊
She repeated their conversation word for word to me. ☊ word for word ☊
a word-for-word translation ☊ word for word ☊
The pills the doctor gave me aren't working. ☊ work ☊
My plan worked, and I got them to agree. ☊ work ☊
work on sb/sth: His charm doesn't work on me (= does not affect or impress me). ☊ work ☊
The phone isn't working. ☊ work ☊
It works by electricity. ☊ work ☊
Are they any closer to understanding how the brain works? ☊ work ☊
work for sth: She dedicated her life to working for peace. ☊ work ☊
work to do sth: The committee is working to get the prisoners freed. ☊ work ☊
The police and the public need to work together to combat crime. ☊ work ☊
I can't work if I'm cold. ☊ work ☊
work for sb/sth: She works for an engineering company. ☊ work ☊
I couldn't work out where the music was coming from. ☊ work sth out ☊
I work out regularly to keep fit. ☊ work out ☊
My first job didn't work out. ☊ work out ☊
Things have worked out quite well for us. ☊ work out ☊
the collected/complete works of Tolstoy ☊ work ☊
works of fiction/literature ☊ work ☊
Beethoven's piano works ☊ work ☊
Is this all your own work (= did you do it without help from others)? ☊ work ☊
She earned her grades through sheer hard work. ☊ work ☊
She set them to work painting the fence. ☊ work ☊
They performed pioneering work on the treatment of cancer. ☊ work ☊
The new legislation concerns health and safety at work. ☊ work ☊
I have to leave work early today. ☊ work ☊
She had been out of work (= without a job) for a year. ☊ work ☊
They are in work (= have a job). ☊ work ☊
It is difficult to find work in the present economic climate. ☊ work ☊
She's planning to return to work once the children start school. ☊ work ☊
full-time/part-time/unpaid/voluntary work ☊ work ☊
Police work is mainly routine. ☊ work ☊
The accountant described his work to the sales staff. ☊ work ☊
Taking care of a baby is hard work. ☊ work ☊
farm/factory/office workers ☊ worker ☊
rescue/aid/research workers ☊ worker ☊
temporary/part-time/casual workers ☊ worker ☊
manual/skilled/unskilled workers ☊ worker ☊
She spent most of her working life as a teacher. ☊ working ☊
We live in a rapidly changing world. ☊ world ☊
He's too young to understand the ways of the world. ☊ world ☊
The whole world was waiting for news of the astronauts. ☊ world ☊
She felt that the world was against her. ☊ world ☊
The eyes of the world are on the President. ☊ world ☊
the world of fashion ☊ world ☊
the natural world (= animals, plants, minerals, etc.) ☊ world ☊
They are a couple in the real world as well as in the movie. ☊ world ☊
The island is a world of brilliant colours and dramatic sunsets. ☊ world ☊
They had little contact with the outside world (= people and places that were not part of their normal life). ☊ world ☊
Which is the largest city in the world? ☊ world ☊
a meeting of world leaders ☊ world ☊
campaigning for world peace ☊ world ☊
the industrialized and developing worlds ☊ world ☊
There's nothing in the world I'd like more than to visit New York. ☊ in the world ☊
Don't rush—we've got all the time in the world. ☊ in the world ☊
You look as if you haven't got a care in the world! ☊ in the world ☊
You had me worried for a moment—I thought you were going to resign! ☊ you had me worried ☊
Don't worry. We have plenty of time. ☊ worry ☊
worry about sb/sth: Don't worry about me. I'll be all right. ☊ worry ☊
worry over sb/sth: There's no point in worrying over things you can't change. ☊ worry ☊
worry (that)...: I worry that I won't get into college. ☊ worry ☊
worry sb/yourself (about sb/sth): What worries me is how I am going to get another job. ☊ worry ☊
it worries sb that...: It worries me that he hasn't come home yet. ☊ worry ☊
it worries sb to do sth: It worried me to think what might happen. ☊ worry ☊
worry sb: The noise never seems to worry her. ☊ worry ☊
worry sb with sth: Don't keep worrying him with a lot of silly questions. ☊ worry ☊
The threat of losing their jobs is a constant source of worry to them. ☊ worry ☊
worry (for/to sb): Mugging is a real worry for many old people. ☊ worry ☊
The news of his release from prison added further to her worries. ☊ worry ☊
Students should discuss any problems or worries they have with their course tutors. ☊ worry ☊
It must be worrying for you not to know where he is. ☊ worrying ☊
It is particularly worrying that nobody seems to be in charge. ☊ worrying ☊
It's been a worrying time for us all. ☊ worrying ☊
The most worrying thing is that she won't let us help. ☊ worrying ☊
The rooms were awful and the food was worse. ☊ worse ☊
The weather got worse during the day. ☊ worse ☊
I've been to far worse places. ☊ worse ☊
worse than sth: The interview was much worse than he had expected. ☊ worse ☊
worse than doing sth: There's nothing worse than going out in the cold with wet hair. ☊ worse ☊
They were trying to prevent an even worse tragedy. ☊ worse ☊
The crisis was getting worse and worse. ☊ worse ☊
Don't tell her that—you'll only make things worse. ☊ worse ☊
Never mind—it could be worse (= although the situation is bad, it is not as bad as it might have been). ☊ worse ☊
If he gets any worse we'll call the doctor. ☊ worse ☊
He told her she'd let them down and she felt worse than ever. ☊ worse ☊
I didn't do it very well, but, if anything, he did it worse than I did. ☊ worse ☊
It's raining worse than ever. ☊ worse ☊
She'd lost her job. Even worse, she'd lost her house and her children, too. ☊ worse ☊
I've only broken my arm; other people are far worse off than me. ☊ be worse off (than sb/sth) ☊
an act/a place of worship ☊ worship ☊
ancestor worship ☊ worship ☊
morning worship (= a church service in the morning) ☊ worship ☊
We worship at St Mary's. ☊ worship ☊
He worshipped at the local mosque. ☊ worship ☊
She worships her children. ☊ worship ☊
He worshipped her from afar (= he loved her but did not tell her his feelings). ☊ worship ☊
She worships the ground he walks on. ☊ worship ☊
He was voted the worst dressed celebrity. ☊ worst ☊
Worst of all, I lost the watch my father had given me. ☊ worst ☊
At the very worst, he'll have to pay a fine. ☊ at (the) worst ☊
At worst this may mean the end of her playing career. ☊ at (the) worst ☊
Let them do their worst—we'll fight them every inch of the way. ☊ do your worst ☊
Our house is worth about £100 000. ☊ worth ☊
It isn't worth much. ☊ worth ☊
If you answer this question correctly, it's worth five points. ☊ worth ☊
The new house really wasn't worth all the expense involved. ☊ worth ☊
The job involves a lot of hard work but it's worth it. ☊ worth ☊
She asked if I would help. ☊ would ☊
They told me that they probably wouldn't come. ☊ would ☊
She'd look better with shorter hair. ☊ would ☊
Hurry up! It would be a shame to miss the beginning of the play. ☊ would ☊
If I had seen the advertisement in time I would have applied for the job. ☊ would ☊
They would never have met if she hadn't gone to Emma's party. ☊ would ☊
She burned the letters so that her husband would never read them. ☊ would ☊
She wouldn't change it, even though she knew it was wrong. ☊ would ☊
My car wouldn't start this morning. ☊ would ☊
Would you open the door for me, please? ☊ would ☊
Would you like a sandwich? ☊ would ☊
I would imagine the job will take about two days. ☊ would ☊
I'd say he was about fifty. ☊ would ☊
I wouldn't have any more to drink, if I were you. ☊ would ☊
After a serious argument, it can take some time for the wounds to heal. ☊ wound ☊
She tore the cellophane wrapping off the box. ☊ wrapping ☊
shrink wrapping (= plastic designed to shrink around objects so that it fits them tightly) ☊ wrapping ☊
write sb (out) sth: I'll write you a receipt. ☊ write ☊
The doctor wrote her a prescription for more antibiotics. ☊ write ☊
Can you write and confirm your booking? ☊ write ☊
I'm writing to enquire about language courses. ☊ write ☊
write to sb: She wrote to him in France. ☊ write ☊
write sth (to sb): I wrote a letter to the Publicity Department. ☊ write ☊
write sb: Write me while you're away. ☊ write ☊
write sb that...: He wrote me that he would be arriving Monday. ☊ write ☊
write doing sth: They wrote thanking us for the present. ☊ write ☊
Who was 'The Grapes of Wrath' written by? ☊ write ☊
He writes for the 'New Yorker' (= works as a writer). ☊ write ☊
No decision has been made at the time of writing. ☊ write ☊
write sb sth: She wrote him several poems. ☊ write ☊
In some countries children don't start learning to read and write until they are six. ☊ write ☊
I haven't got anything to write with. ☊ write ☊
She wrote back saying that she couldn't come. ☊ write back (to sb) ☊
writers of poetry ☊ writer ☊
a writing case (= containing paper, pens, etc.) ☊ writing ☊
He is leaving the band to concentrate on his writing. ☊ writing ☊
Who's this from? I don't recognize the writing. ☊ writing ☊
All telephone reservations must be confirmed in writing. ☊ in writing ☊
a written contract ☊ written ☊
This man has done nothing wrong. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong (of/for sb) (to do sth): It is wrong to tell lies. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong that...: It is wrong that he should not be punished for what he did. ☊ wrong ☊
We don't want this document falling into the wrong hands. ☊ wrong ☊
It was his bad luck to be in the wrong place at the wrong time (= so that he got involved in trouble without intending to). ☊ wrong ☊
'What's wrong?' 'Oh, nothing.' ☊ wrong ☊
The doctor could find nothing wrong with him. ☊ wrong ☊
I have something wrong with my foot. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong (about sth/sb): You were wrong about Tom; he's not married after all. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong (to do sth): We were wrong to assume that she'd agree. ☊ wrong ☊
Correct me if I'm wrong (= I may be wrong) but didn't you say you two knew each other? ☊ wrong ☊
If you do what she tells you, you won't go far wrong. ☊ go wrong ☊
Where did we go wrong with those kids (= what mistakes did we make for them to behave so badly)? ☊ go wrong ☊
My watch keeps going wrong. ☊ go wrong ☊
The relationship started to go wrong when they moved abroad. ☊ go wrong ☊
No, you've got it all wrong. She's his wife. ☊ get sth wrong ☊
It looks like they got their predictions wrong again. ☊ get sth wrong ☊
Don't get me wrong (= do not be offended by what I am going to say), I think he's doing a good job, but... ☊ get sb wrong ☊
For a quick lunch you can't go wrong with pasta. ☊ you can't go wrong (with sth) ☊
He assumed, wrongly, that she did not care. ☊ wrongly ☊
They knew they had acted wrongly. ☊ wrongly ☊
Rightly or wrongly, they felt they should have been better informed (= I do not know whether they were right to feel this way). ☊ wrongly ☊
The children were playing in the yard at the front of the school. ☊ yard ☊
We couldn't help yawning during the speech. ☊ yawn ☊
'We're off to France soon.' 'Oh yeah? When's that?' ☊ oh yeah? ☊
'I'm going to be rich one day.' 'Oh yeah?' (= I don't believe you.) ☊ oh yeah? ☊
'You'll be fine.' 'Yeah, right.' ☊ yeah, right ☊
in the first year of their marriage ☊ year ☊
I have happy memories of my years in Poland (= the time I spent there). ☊ year ☊
the academic/school year ☊ year ☊
She looks young for her years. ☊ year ☊
She's getting on in years (= is no longer young). ☊ year ☊
They haven't seen each other for years. ☊ year ☊
pale yellow flowers ☊ yellow ☊
a bright yellow waterproof jacket ☊ yellow ☊
'Are you coming? Yes or no?' ☊ yes ☊
'It's an excellent hotel.' 'Yes, but (= I don't completely agree) it's too expensive.' ☊ yes ☊
'Dad, can I borrow the car?' 'Yes, but be careful.' ☊ yes ☊
We're hoping that they will say yes to our proposals. ☊ yes ☊
'Would you like a drink?' 'Yes, please/thanks.' ☊ yes ☊
Where did I put the keys? Oh, yes—in my pocket! ☊ yes ☊
'Sorry I'm late—the bus didn't come.' 'Oh yes?' ☊ yes ☊
'They've scored another goal.' 'Yes!!' ☊ yes ☊
I need a simple yes or no to my questions. ☊ yes ☊
There will be two ballot boxes—one for yesses and one for noes. ☊ yes ☊
Yesterday was Sunday. ☊ yesterday ☊
What happened at yesterday's meeting? ☊ yesterday ☊
Yesterday's students are today's employees. ☊ yesterday ☊
All her yesterdays had vanished without a trace. ☊ yesterday ☊
'Are you ready?' 'No, not yet.' ☊ yet ☊
We don't need to start yet. ☊ yet ☊
They won't arrive for at least two hours yet. ☊ yet ☊
It's a small car, yet it's surprisingly spacious. ☊ yet ☊
He has a good job, and yet he never seems to have any money. ☊ yet ☊
Can I sit next to you? ☊ you ☊
I don't think that hairstyle is you (= it doesn't suit your appearance or personality). ☊ you ☊
You learn a language better if you visit the country where it is spoken. ☊ you ☊
It's a friendly place—people come up to you in the street and start talking. ☊ you ☊
In his younger days he played rugby for Wales. ☊ young ☊
My son's thirteen but he's young for his age (= not as developed as other boys of the same age). ☊ young ☊
They married young (= at an early age). ☊ young ☊
They have a young family. ☊ young ☊
It's a book for young and old alike. ☊ young ☊
a mother bird feeding her young ☊ young ☊
Excuse me, is this your seat? ☊ your ☊
My hair is very fine. Yours is much thicker. ☊ yours ☊
You don't seem quite yourself today (= you do not seem well or do not seem as happy as usual). ☊ yourself ☊
Do it yourself—I don't have time. ☊ yourself ☊
You can try it out for yourselves. ☊ yourself ☊
He had been a talented musician in his youth. ☊ youth ☊
She regrets that she spent her youth travelling and not studying. ☊ youth ☊
She brings to the job a rare combination of youth and experience. ☊ youth ☊
His youth gives him an advantage over the other runners. ☊ youth ☊
The fight was started by a gang of youths. ☊ youth ☊
youth culture ☊ youth ☊
Five, four, three, two, one, zero... We have lift-off. ☊ zero ☊
The thermometer had fallen to zero. ☊ zero ☊
I rated my chances as zero. ☊ zero ☊
zero inflation ☊ zero ☊
a pedestrian zone (= where vehicles may not go) ☊ zone ☊