Maschine 
máy bay tàu bay khí cầu 
aircraft 
I want to know what time they will run. ☊ 
Tôi muốn biết họ sẽ chạy lúc mấy giờ. ☊ Places What time is it? ☊ Bây giờ là mấy giờ? ☊ Places what time ☊ mấy giờ ☊ Places What time do you usually eat lunch? ☊ Bạn thường xuyên ăn bữa trưa lúc mấy giờ? ☊ Places What time is it, please? Bây giờ là mấy giờ ạ? * 010 When does the train for Warsaw leave? Lúc mấy giờ có chuyến tàu hỏa đi Warsawa? * 035 When does the train for Stockholm leave? Lúc mấy giờ có chuyến tàu hỏa đi Stockholm? * 035 When does the train for Budapest leave? Lúc mấy giờ có chuyến tàu hỏa đi Budapest? * 035 During the holidays the children were allowed to remain outside late. Trong kỳ nghỉ mấy đứa con tôi đã được phép ở ngoài lâu. * 090 like: mấy → →
what time is it (now) ☊ bây giờ mấy giờ rồi ☊ soon ☊ chẳng mấy chốc ☊ there are only a few more days left (until) ☊ chỉ còn mấy ngày nữa là ☊ a few days ago ☊ cách mấy ngày ☊ a few decades ago ☊ cách đây mấy chục năm ☊ a few months ago ☊ cách đây mấy tháng ☊ a few weeks ago ☊ cách đây mấy tuần ☊ a few weeks ago, several weeks ago ☊ cách đây mấy tuần lễ ☊ a few days ago ☊ cách đó mấy ngày ☊ a few months ago ☊ có mấy tháng ☊ how many times altogether ☊ cả thảy mấy lần? ☊ when did you get up, wake up? ☊ em ngủ dậy lúc mấy giờ ☊ between 10 and 20 years ☊ mười mấy năm ☊ to give the little boy a beating ☊ phễn cho thằng bé mấy roi ☊ after a few months ☊ sau mấy tháng ☊ over the last few days ☊ suốt mấy ngày qua ☊ over the last few months, during the last few months ☊ suốt mấy tháng qua ☊ during or over the last few days ☊ trong mấy hôm trước ☊ in recent days, in the last few days ☊ trong mấy ngày gần đây ☊ in the next few years ☊ trong mấy năm liền ☊ in the last few years ☊ trong mấy năm qua ☊ for the past few months ☊ trong mấy tháng qua ☊ for, over the last few decades ☊ trong mấy thập niên qua ☊ over, during the last few weeks ☊ trong suốt mấy tuần qua ☊ in the course of a few months ☊ trong vòng mấy tháng ☊ few suspect that ☊ ít mấy ai ngờ rằng ☊ what time is it by your watch? ☊ đồng hồ ông mấy giờ rồi ☊ 
glücklich ☊ may mắn, hạnh phúc ☊ 
幸运的 ☊ xìngyùn de abheben ☊ nhấc máy ☊ 拿起 ☊ náqǐ außer Betrieb ☊ máy hỏng ☊ 停止运行 ☊ tíngzhǐ yùnxíng nähen ☊ khâu, may ☊ 缝 ☊ féng tippen ☊ đánh máy (bàn phím) ☊ 键入 ☊ jiànrù etwas auf den MP3-Player überspielen ☊ chuyển gì đó sang máy nghe nhạc mp3 ☊ 把某物转录到MP3播放器上 ☊ bǎ mǒuwù zhuǎnlù dào MPsān bōfàngqì shàng das Flugzeug ☊ máy bay ☊ ☊ der Geldautomat ☊ máy rút tiền tự động ☊ ☊ glücklich ☊ may mắn, hạnh phúc ☊ ☊ die Wolke ☊ mây ☊ ☊ der Aufzug ☊ thang máy ☊ ☊ die Klimaanlage ☊ máy điều hòa nhiệt độ ☊ ☊ der Anrufbeantworter ☊ máy nhắn ☊ ☊ abheben ☊ nhấc máy ☊ ☊ außer Betrieb ☊ máy hỏng ☊ ☊ die Augenbraue ☊ lông mày ☊ ☊ der Automat ☊ máy tự động ☊ ☊ der Fahrkartenautomat ☊ máy bán vé tự động ☊ ☊ der Staubsauger ☊ máy hút bụi ☊ ☊ die Fabrik ☊ nhà máy ☊ ☊ das Stativ ☊ chân đứng cho máy ảnh ☊ ☊ die Spiegelreflexkamera ☊ máy quay có gương phản chiếu ☊ ☊ das Gerät ☊ máy ☊ ☊ der Laptop ☊ máy tính xách tay ☊ ☊ die Radarkontrolle ☊ máy định vị ☊ ☊ das Motorrad ☊ xe máy ☊ ☊ der Motor ☊ máy ☊ ☊ die Funktion ☊ bộ máy, sự hoạt động ☊ ☊ das Motoröl ☊ dầu máy ☊ ☊ der Bettler ☊ kẻ ăn mày ☊ ☊ die Brauerei ☊ nhà máy bia ☊ ☊ nähen ☊ khâu, may ☊ ☊ die Wolken am Himmel ☊ mây trên trời ☊ ☊ die Fluggesellschaft ☊ hãng máy bay ☊ ☊ der Taschenrechner ☊ máy tính bỏ túi ☊ ☊ der Schneider ☊ thợ may ☊ ☊ das Bergwerk ☊ nhà máy khai thác quạng mỏ ☊ ☊ die Maschine zerlegen ☊ tháo rời máy ☊ ☊ die (Computer-)Maus ☊ chuột (máy tính) ☊ ☊ das (Computer-)Programm ☊ chương trình máy tính ☊ ☊ das Computerspiel ☊ trò chơi trên máy tính ☊ ☊ das Netzwerk ☊ mạng máy tính ☊ ☊ das Ladegerät ☊ máy xạc pin ☊ ☊ tippen ☊ đánh máy (bàn phím) ☊ ☊ die Schleifmaschine ☊ máy mài ☊ ☊ die Pumpe ☊ máy bơm ☊ ☊ das Messgerät ☊ máy đo ☊ ☊ das Bohrgerät ☊ máy khoan ☊ ☊ der Bagger ☊ mày đào, máy xúc ☊ ☊ das Navigationsgerät ☊ máy định vị ☊ ☊ die Lokomotive ☊ đầu máy xe lửa ☊ ☊ der Flugzeugrumpf ☊ thân máy bay ☊ ☊ der Mähdrescher ☊ máy gặt đập, máy liên hợp ☊ ☊ das Babyfon ☊ máy theo dõi tiếng động trẻ em ☊ ☊ der Plattenspieler ☊ máy hát ☊ ☊ etwas auf den MP3-Player überspielen ☊ chuyển gì đó sang máy nghe nhạc mp3 ☊ ☊ Daher überlegt er, das Geld mit seiner Kreditkarte vom Geldautomaten zu holen. ☊ Vì vậy anh ấy cân nhắc việc rút tiền bằng thẻ tín dụng từ máy rút tiền tự động. ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 43) Danke. Ich bin sehr glücklich, dass ich diese Wohnung fand. ☊ Cám ơn. Anh rất may mắn khi tìm được căn nhà này. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 171) Nachdem ich diesen Brief abgeschickt habe, werde ich ein Flugticket kaufen, damit ich dich besuchen kann. ☊ Sau bức thư này, em sẽ mua vé máy bay đế đi thăm anh. ☊ (Lektion 18, Nr. 203) Ich habe Glück, ich muss jetzt nach links fahren. ☊ Thật may, bây giờ tôi phải rẽ trái. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 226) Ja, aber ich denke, dass ich das Flugzeug nehme. ☊ Vâng, nhưng tôi nghĩ, tôi muốn đi máy bay. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 234) 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) 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) 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) Tri und Trang sitzen vor dem Computer und suchen Skier. ☊ Tri và Trang ngồi trước máy tính và tìm kiếm một bộ ván trượt tuyết. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 497) Am Ticketschalter musst du sehr lange warten. Am besten benutzt du den Fahrscheinautomaten. ☊ Ở quầy bán vé anh phải đợi rất lâu. Tốt nhất là anh dùng máy bán vé tự động. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 532) Leider war immer belegt. ☊ Tiếc là máy luôn bận. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 820) 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) 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) Zum Glück ist er geschnappt worden. ☊ May mắn rằng anh ta đã bị bắt. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 899) Alle Computer und Laptops wurden gestohlen. ☊ Tất cả máy tính và máy tính xách tay đều bị ăn cắp. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 909) Zum Glück ist die Firma gegen Einbruch versichert. ☊ May thay là công ty có bảo hiểm chống trộm. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 917) 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) Tri ist mit seinem Motorrad zu einer Industriemesse aufgebrochen. ☊ Trí đi bằng xe máy tới triển lãm công nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 964) Gewissenhaft testet sie alle Funktionen. ☊ Cô kiểm tra tỉ mỉ mọi bộ máy. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 968) Ich kümmere mich noch um eine Unterkunft und die Flugtickets. ☊ Em còn phải chăm lo về một nơi cư trú và vé máy bay. ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1202) 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) 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) 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) Bitte bleiben Sie am Apparat. ☊ Anh / Chị làm ơn giữ máy một chút. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1252) Es ist leider besetzt. ☊ Rất tiếc máy đang bận. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1253) 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) Sie haben die falsche Nummer gewählt. ☊ Anh / Chị gọi nhầm máy rồi. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1291) Kein Anschluss unter dieser Nummer. ☊ Không kết nối được với số máy này. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1294) Herr Wolf hat aufgelegt! ☊ Ngài Wolf đã ngắt máy. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1296) 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) 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) 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) 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) Um wie viel Uhr? ☊ Vào lúc mấy giờ? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1543) Wir erwarten, dass Sie über sehr gute PC-Kenntnisse verfügen. ☊ Chúng tôi mong đợi rằng anh / chị có kiến thức rất tốt về máy tính. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1746) Wie gut sind Ihre PC-Kenntnisse? ☊ Kiến thức về máy tính của anh / chị thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1909) Meine Firma stellt Computerprozessoren her. ☊ Công ty của tôi sản xuất bộ vi xử lý máy tính. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 1999) Können Sie bitte meinen Rechner konfigurieren? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể cấu hình lại máy tính của tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2037) Wo ist dieser Drucker angeschlossen? ☊ Máy in này được nối ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2038) Wie sicher ist unser Netzwerk? ☊ Mạng (máy tính) của chúng ta có chắc chắn không? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2042) Bitte installieren Sie dieses Programm auf meinen Rechner. ☊ Xin hãy cài đặt chương trình này vào máy tính của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2051) Mein PC ist defekt. ☊ Máy tính của tôi bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2059) Mein Rechner ist abgestürzt. ☊ Máy tính của tôi bị tắt. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2060) Mein Drucker brennt! Was soll ich tun? ☊ Máy in của tôi bị cháy! Tôi nên làm gì? ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2064) Mein Rechner kann keine Verbindung ins Internet aufbauen. ☊ Máy tính của tôi không thể nối vào Internet. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2067) Die Druckerpatrone ist leer. ☊ Máy in bị hết mực. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2068) Mein Rechner hat einen Virus. ☊ Máy tính của tôi nhiễm virus. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2069) Ich habe meinen Computer auf Viren untersucht und mehrere gefunden. Was kann ich jetzt machen? ☊ Tôi đã kiểm tra máy tính và tìm thấy nhiều virus. Bây giờ tôi có thể làm gì? ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2072) Haben Sie den Computer eingeschaltet? ☊ Anh / Chị đã bật máy tính chưa? ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2074) 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) Dieses Gerät ist ganz einfach zu bedienen. ☊ Chiếc máy này rất dễ sử dụng. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2261) Dieses Gerät ist besonders gründlich. ☊ Chiếc máy này đặc biệt chính xác. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2262) Dieses Gerät braucht wenig Strom. ☊ Chiếc máy này không tốn nhiều điện. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2265) Das Gerät reinigt sich automatisch. ☊ Chiếc máy này làm sạch một cách tự động. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2272) Bitte probieren Sie, das Gerät aus- und wieder einzuschalten. ☊ Xin quý khách hãy thử tắt rồi bật lại máy. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2282) Wir brauchen einen Internetzugang und einen Beamer. ☊ Chúng tôi cần một kết nối internet và một máy chiếu. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2310) 1351
Buy a lottery ticket. You might be lucky. ☊ Mua một vé xổ số đi. Có khi cậu gặp may đấy. ☊ 1618
fun! ☊ Lên đường may mắn. Chúc cậu có những phút giây đẹp. Chúc cậu có chuyến bay tốt đẹp. Chúc vui vẻ! ☊ 2322
Fortunately, the news wasn't as bad as we expected. ☊ May mắn là tin không xấu nhưng chúng ta tưởng. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 2972
narrowly escaped. ☊ Chiếc xe đua công thức một đã bắt lửa và nổ tung. May mắn là lái xe vừa kịp thoát ra. ☊ accept sth: This machine only accepts coins. ☊ accept ☊
It was pouring with rain so I accepted his offer of a lift. ☊ accept ☊
You need a password to get access to the computer system. ☊ access ☊
I bought the camera and case as advertised in the catalogue. ☊ advertise ☊
the age of the computer ☊ age ☊
He was breathing only with the aid of a ventilator. ☊ aid ☊
This job would be impossible without the aid of a computer. ☊ aid ☊
It only takes three hours by air (= in a plane). ☊ air ☊
A surprise air attack (= from aircraft) was launched at night. ☊ air ☊
fighter/transport/military aircraft ☊ aircraft ☊
'They're off to Spain next week.' 'It's all right for some, isn't it?' (= some people are lucky) ☊ all right ☊
She lost her job when the factory closed, along with hundreds of others. ☊ along with sb/sth ☊
The server is designed to store huge amounts of data. ☊ amount ☊
You can ask for a chemical analysis of your tap water. ☊ analysis ☊
The plane was coming in at a steep angle. ☊ angle ☊
We need another computer (= a new one). ☊ another ☊
Do you know anywhere I can buy a second-hand computer? ☊ anywhere ☊
We had to take the engine apart. ☊ apart ☊
Move the cursor to a blank area of the computer screen. ☊ area ☊
Wreckage from the plane was scattered over a wide area. ☊ area ☊
ashamed that...: I feel almost ashamed that I've been so lucky. ☊ ashamed ☊
My assistant will now demonstrate the machine in action. ☊ assistant ☊
You can reach me at 637-2335, extension 354. ☊ at ☊
attempt to do sth: Two factories were closed in an attempt to cut costs. ☊ attempt ☊
excess baggage (= weighing more than the limit allowed on a plane) ☊ baggage ☊
The sun disappeared behind the clouds. ☊ behind ☊
a mill beside a stream ☊ beside ☊
Well-drained soil suits the plant best. ☊ best ☊
It's the world's biggest computer company. ☊ big ☊
With a bit of luck, we'll be there by 12. ☊ bit ☊
black storm clouds ☊ black ☊
The policeman asked me to blow into the breathalyser. ☊ blow ☊
Flight BA193 for Paris is now boarding at Gate 37. ☊ board ☊
a notebook ☊ book ☊
the branch of computer science known as 'artificial intelligence' ☊ branch ☊
break sth: I think I've broken the washing machine. ☊ break ☊
The back section of the plane had broken off. ☊ break off ☊
We aim to bring down prices on all our computers. ☊ bring sth down ☊
Computer viruses fall into three broad categories. ☊ broad ☊
She brushed the fly away. ☊ brush ☊
They're going to build on the site of the old power station. ☊ build ☊
The sun burst through the clouds. ☊ burst ☊
The aircraft crashed and burst into flames (= suddenly began to burn). ☊ burst into sth ☊
She works in the computer business. ☊ business ☊
Adam pressed a button and waited for the lift. ☊ button ☊
Choose 'printer' from the menu and click with the right mouse button. ☊ button ☊
to travel by boat/bus/car/plane ☊ by ☊
a calm, cloudless day ☊ calm ☊
Are you prepared to tell your story on camera? ☊ on camera ☊
a birthday/get-well/good luck card ☊ card ☊
The use of cellular phones is not permitted on most aircraft. ☊ cell phone ☊
change sth: I stopped in Moscow only to change planes. ☊ change ☊
Computers have changed the way people work. ☊ change ☊
The ticket machine gives change. ☊ change ☊
charge sth up: The shaver can be charged up and used when travelling. ☊ charge ☊
Personal computers are cheap and getting cheaper. ☊ cheap ☊
The printer isn't exactly cheap at £200. ☊ cheap ☊
a chocolate factory ☊ chocolate ☊
the use of computers in the classroom ☊ classroom ☊
The plane climbed to 33 000 feet. ☊ climb ☊
The sun went behind a cloud. ☊ cloud ☊
It was scorching and there wasn't a cloud in the sky. ☊ cloud ☊
The plane was flying in cloud most of the way. ☊ cloud ☊
The plane coasted down the runway. ☊ coast ☊
Tap your code number into the machine. ☊ code ☊
In the event of the machine not operating correctly, an error code will appear. ☊ code ☊
Foods which go through a factory process lose much of their colour, flavour and texture. ☊ colour ☊
This model combines a telephone and fax machine. ☊ combine ☊
News is coming in of a serious plane crash in France. ☊ come in ☊
He's more comfortable with computers than with people. ☊ comfortable ☊
the largest computer company in the world ☊ company ☊
comparison of A to B: a comparison of the brain to a computer (= showing what is similar) ☊ comparison ☊
complex machinery ☊ complex ☊
a personal computer ☊ computer ☊
Our sales information is processed by computer. ☊ computer ☊
a computer program ☊ computer ☊
computer software/hardware/graphics ☊ computer ☊
a computer error ☊ computer ☊
computer-aided design ☊ computer ☊
One major difference between these computers concerns the way in which they store information. ☊ concern ☊
The motorcyclist was in a critical condition in hospital last night. ☊ condition ☊
Carla smiled confidently at the cameras. ☊ confidently ☊
First connect the printer to the computer. ☊ connect ☊
A faulty connection caused the machine to stop. ☊ connection ☊
consider sb/sth + adj.: consider sb/sth (to be) sth: Consider yourself lucky you weren't fired. ☊ consider ☊
She is under contract to (= has a contract to work for) a major American computer firm. ☊ contract ☊
the controls of an aircraft ☊ control ☊
the volume control of a CD player ☊ control ☊
The co-pilot was at the controls when the plane landed. ☊ control ☊
The traffic lights are controlled by a central computer. ☊ control ☊
Everything in the computer's memory can be copied onto DVDs. ☊ copy ☊
Do you know the correct way to shut the machine down? ☊ correct ☊
A new computer system has been installed at a cost of £80 000. ☊ cost ☊
cost sth: The closure of the factory is likely to cost 1 000 jobs. ☊ cost ☊
a cotton mill ☊ cotton ☊
a car/plane crash ☊ crash ☊
I was terrified that the plane would crash. ☊ crash ☊
We bought the dishwasher on credit. ☊ credit ☊
The new factory cuts off our view of the hills. ☊ cut sth off ☊
Make sure you insure your camera against loss or damage. ☊ damage ☊
How many factory workers are in danger of losing their jobs? ☊ danger ☊
The dark clouds in the sky meant that a storm was coming. ☊ dark ☊
data retrieval (= ways of storing or finding information on a computer) ☊ data ☊
'What's the date today?' 'The 10th.' ☊ date ☊
the early days of computers ☊ day ☊
Unfortunately racism is not yet dead. ☊ dead ☊
The company deals in computer software. ☊ deal in sth ☊
computer-aided design ☊ design ☊
designs for aircraft ☊ design ☊
That plant's died. ☊ die ☊
There's not much difference in price between the two computers. ☊ difference ☊
What time do you serve dinner? ☊ dinner ☊
direct sth at sth/sb: The machine directs a powerful beam at the affected part of the body. ☊ direct ☊
The aircraft was flying in a northerly direction. ☊ direction ☊
The plane disappeared behind a cloud. ☊ disappear ☊
a steam-driven locomotive ☊ drive ☊
A cloud of dust rose as the truck drove off. ☊ dust ☊
Your duties will include setting up a new computer system. ☊ duty ☊
This computer is popular for its good design and ease of use. ☊ ease ☊
I'm going to buy either a camera or a DVD player with the money. ☊ either ☊
an electric generator ☊ electric ☊
an electronic calculator ☊ electronic ☊
It's on the fifth floor, so we'd better take the elevator. ☊ elevator ☊
Many factories emptied their waste into the river. ☊ empty ☊
encourage sth (in sb/sth): They claim that some computer games encourage violent behaviour in young children. ☊ encourage ☊
You can try your best to impress the interviewers but in the end it's often just a question of luck. ☊ in the end ☊
enemy forces/aircraft/territory ☊ enemy ☊
engine trouble ☊ engine ☊
This job could be done equally well by a computer. ☊ equally ☊
escape sth: She was lucky to escape punishment. ☊ escape ☊
escape (with sth): I was lucky to escape with minor injuries. ☊ escape ☊
I had a narrow escape (= I was lucky to have escaped). ☊ escape ☊
Even in small companies, computers are an essential tool. ☊ essential ☊
It is possible to combine Computer Science with other subjects, for example Physics. ☊ for example ☊
Good writing is unfortunately the exception rather than the rule (= it is unusual). ☊ exception ☊
I buy you lunch and you fix my computer. Is that a fair exchange? ☊ exchange ☊
Would you like my old TV in exchange for this camera? ☊ exchange ☊
a chief/senior/top executive in a computer firm ☊ executive ☊
Unfortunately the new software has failed to meet expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
I experienced a moment of panic as I boarded the plane. ☊ experience ☊
a computer/medical expert ☊ expert ☊
The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed. ☊ explanation ☊
For a full explanation of how the machine works, turn to page 5. ☊ explanation ☊
She has extensive experience in computers. ☊ extensive ☊
a car factory ☊ factory ☊
factory workers ☊ factory ☊
Buying a cheap computer is a false economy (= will not actually save you money). ☊ FALSE ☊
Are you familiar with the computer software they use? ☊ familiar ☊
farm buildings/machinery ☊ farm ☊
feel (that)...: We all felt (that) we were unlucky to lose. ☊ feel ☊
Luckily I was feeling in a good mood. ☊ feel ☊
More females than males are employed in the factory. ☊ female ☊
Workers are fighting the decision to close the factory. ☊ fight ☊
I had a fight with the ticket machine, which was being temperamental. ☊ fight ☊
She put a new film in her camera. ☊ film ☊
a burst of machine-gun fire ☊ fire ☊
The plane burst into flame(s) (= suddenly began burning strongly). ☊ flame ☊
a camera with a built-in flash ☊ flash ☊
Flight BA 4793 is now boarding at Gate 17. ☊ flight ☊
mercy/relief flights (= planes taking help to countries where there is a war) ☊ flight ☊
There is a lift to all floors. ☊ floor ☊
They were on a plane flying from London to New York. ☊ fly ☊
a pilot trained to fly large passenger planes ☊ fly ☊
In this scene, the camera focuses on the actor's face. ☊ focus ☊
Fortunately for us, the weather changed. ☊ for ☊
a machine for slicing bread ☊ for ☊
Storm clouds are forming on the horizon. ☊ form ☊
I have had the good fortune to work with some brilliant directors. ☊ fortune ☊
Fortune smiled on me (= I had good luck). ☊ fortune ☊
the changing fortunes of the film industry ☊ fortune ☊
the fortunes of war ☊ fortune ☊
the frame of an aircraft/a car/a bicycle ☊ frame ☊
Ensure there is a free flow of air around the machine. ☊ free ☊
frightened that...: She was frightened that the plane would crash. ☊ frightened ☊
The store sells everything from shoelaces to computers. ☊ from ☊
She spends all day sitting in front of (= working at) her computer. ☊ in front of ☊
Many people don't use their computers to their full potential. ☊ full ☊
The hospital is trying to raise funds for a new kidney machine. ☊ fund ☊
future developments in computer software ☊ future ☊
A crowd gathered at the factory gates. ☊ gate ☊
BA flight 726 to Paris is now boarding at gate 16. ☊ gate ☊
What time did you get here? ☊ get ☊
Thieves got away with computer equipment worth $30 000. ☊ get away with sth ☊
He was lucky to get away with only a fine. ☊ get away with sth ☊
He was lucky to get off with a small fine. ☊ get off (with sth), get sb off (with sth) ☊
Good luck and God bless you. ☊ god ☊
It's a good thing (= it's lucky) you came early. ☊ good ☊
I managed to grab a couple of hours' sleep on the plane. ☊ grab ☊
I guess I'm just lucky. ☊ guess ☊
There was hardly a cloud in the sky. ☊ hardly ☊
hatred (towards sb): feelings of hatred towards the bombers ☊ hatred ☊
I can't work it out in my head—I need a calculator. ☊ head ☊
The heat in the factory was unbearable. ☊ heat ☊
The plane flew at a height of 3 000 metres. ☊ height ☊
The aircraft was gaining height. ☊ height ☊
a help key/screen (= a function on a computer that provides information on how to use the computer) ☊ help ☊
streaks of high cloud ☊ high ☊
The aircraft suffered seven hits in the raid. ☊ hit ☊
records held on computer ☊ hold ☊
The plane holds about 300 passengers. ☊ hold ☊
Make sure you've got a steady hold on the camera. ☊ hold ☊
People watched in horror as the plane crashed to the ground. ☊ horror ☊
In the tiger, evolution has produced a perfect hunting machine. ☊ hunting ☊
Passengers were asked to identify their own suitcases before they were put on the plane. ☊ identify ☊
She's in computers. ☊ in ☊
The plant prefers indirect sunlight. ☊ indirect ☊
an infected PC ☊ infected ☊
Luckily, she isn't injured. ☊ injured ☊
instruction on how to do sth: The plant comes with full instructions on how to care for it. ☊ instruction ☊
The book lists plants suitable for the British flower garden, among them many new introductions. ☊ introduction ☊
Fax machines were a wonderful invention at the time. ☊ invention ☊
Such changes have not been seen since the invention of the printing press. ☊ invention ☊
When the factory closes, it will mean 500 people losing their jobs. ☊ it ☊
The computer was my largest single item of expenditure. ☊ item ☊
Does the computer turn itself off? ☊ itself ☊
He achieved his aim more by luck than judgement. ☊ judgement ☊
The pilot jumped from the burning plane (= with a parachute ). ☊ jump ☊
Just my luck (= the sort of bad luck I usually have). The phone's not working. ☊ just ☊
You can get there just as cheaply by plane. ☊ just ☊
The plane landed safely. ☊ land ☊
it is learned that...: It has been learned that 500 jobs are to be lost at the factory. ☊ learn ☊
leave for...: The plane leaves for Dallas at 12.35. ☊ leave ☊
The plane leaves Heathrow at 12.35. ☊ leave ☊
This machine won't let you down. ☊ let sb down ☊
a computer game with 15 levels ☊ level ☊
These machines have lain idle since the factory closed. ☊ lie ☊
We bought a dishwasher to make life easier. ☊ life ☊
lift (up): Her eyebrows lifted. 'Apologize? Why?' ☊ lift ☊
I'll give you a lift to the station. ☊ lift ☊
Could I have a lift into town? ☊ lift ☊
She hitched a lift on a truck. ☊ lift ☊
It's on the sixth floor—let's take the lift. ☊ lift ☊
Modern video cameras are light and easy to carry. ☊ light ☊
link A to B: The video cameras are linked to a powerful computer. ☊ link ☊
link A and B (together): When computers are networked, they are linked together so that information can be transferred between them. ☊ link ☊
We should manage, with a little bit of luck. ☊ little ☊
He put half a load of washing in the machine. ☊ load ☊
The plane took off with a full load. ☊ load ☊
load sth (into sth): She loaded film into the camera. ☊ load ☊
load sth (with sth): She loaded the camera with film. ☊ load ☊
Can you help me load the dishwasher? ☊ load ☊
The mechanic located the fault immediately. ☊ locate ☊
Rescue planes are trying to locate the missing sailors. ☊ locate ☊
Computer programming needs someone with a logical mind. ☊ logical ☊
The closure of the factory will lead to a number of job losses. ☊ loss ☊
low clouds ☊ low ☊
a low-powered PC ☊ low ☊
a plane flying low over the town ☊ low ☊
low-flying aircraft ☊ low ☊
With (any) luck, we'll be home before dark. ☊ luck ☊
With a bit of luck, we'll finish on time. ☊ luck ☊
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 ☊
We wish her luck in her new career. ☊ luck ☊
You're in luck (= lucky) —there's one ticket left. ☊ luck ☊
You're out of luck. She's not here. ☊ luck ☊
What a piece of luck! ☊ 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 ☊
to have good/bad luck ☊ luck ☊
I put the loss of the money down to pure bad luck. ☊ luck ☊
The best of luck with your exams. ☊ the best of luck (with sth), good luck (with sth) ☊
Good luck! I hope it goes well. ☊ the best of luck (with sth), good luck (with sth) ☊
lucky (to do sth): His friend was killed and he knows he is lucky to be alive. ☊ lucky ☊
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 ☊
She counted herself lucky that she still had a job. ☊ lucky ☊
Mark is one of the lucky ones—he at least has somewhere to sleep. ☊ lucky ☊
the lucky winners ☊ lucky ☊
It was lucky for us that we were able to go. ☊ lucky ☊
That was the luckiest escape of my life. ☊ lucky ☊
a lucky guess ☊ lucky ☊
a lucky charm ☊ lucky ☊
Machines have replaced human labour in many industries. ☊ machine ☊
to operate/run a machine ☊ machine ☊
How does this machine work? ☊ machine ☊
a washing/sewing machine ☊ machine ☊
a machine for making plastic toys ☊ machine ☊
I left a message on her answering machine. ☊ machine ☊
The potatoes are planted by machine. ☊ machine ☊
Just put those clothes in the machine (= the washing machine). ☊ machine ☊
The new machines (= computers) will be shipped next month. ☊ machine ☊
agricultural/industrial machinery ☊ machinery ☊
a piece of machinery ☊ machinery ☊
a clock with all its machinery hanging out ☊ machinery ☊
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 ☊
to manage a factory/bank/hotel/soccer team ☊ manage ☊
a computer program that helps you manage data efficiently ☊ manage ☊
The management is/are considering closing the factory. ☊ management ☊
a car/computer manufacturer ☊ manufacturer ☊
The sky was full of dark masses of clouds. ☊ mass ☊
The dark clouds matched her mood. ☊ match ☊
Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do to improve matters. ☊ matter ☊
I met him off the plane. ☊ meet ☊
What time is the meeting? ☊ meeting ☊
If I don't leave now I'll miss my plane. ☊ miss ☊
British athletes had mixed fortunes in yesterday's competition. ☊ mixed ☊
a model aeroplane ☊ model ☊
a modern computer system ☊ modern ☊
a PC with a 17-inch colour monitor ☊ monitor ☊
He had to wait for months for the visas to come through. ☊ month ☊
motorcycle racing ☊ motorcycle ☊
a motorcycle accident ☊ motorcycle ☊
the moving parts of a machine ☊ moving ☊
What do you need your own computer for? You can use ours. ☊ need ☊
The office network allows users to share files and software, and to use a central printer. ☊ network ☊
The plants are coming along nicely (= growing well). ☊ nicely ☊
a nuclear power station ☊ nuclear ☊
observe how, what, etc...: They observed how the parts of the machine fitted together. ☊ observe ☊
The plane hit the ocean several miles offshore. ☊ ocean ☊
He was on the plane from New York. ☊ on ☊
Go easy on the mayo! (= do not take / give me too much) ☊ on ☊
They hurried on to the plane. ☊ on ☊
What skills are needed to operate this machinery? ☊ operate ☊
He's a factory supervisor or something. ☊ or somebody/something/somewhere, somebody/something/somewhere or other ☊
The machine parts are still on order (= they have been ordered but have not yet been received) ☊ order ☊
Modern computers can organize large amounts of data very quickly. ☊ organize ☊
You're out of luck—she left ten minutes ago. ☊ out ☊
a dog/factory owner ☊ owner ☊
Did you pack the camera? ☊ pack ☊
aircraft parts ☊ part ☊
the working parts of the machinery ☊ part ☊
Her success was due in part to luck. ☊ in part ☊
A plane passed low overhead. ☊ pass ☊
These garments are intended for professional sports people. ☊ people ☊
A computer can perform many tasks at once. ☊ perform ☊
The factory will be closed down over a 2-year period/a period of two years. ☊ period ☊
permit sb/sth to do sth: Cash machines permit you to withdraw money at any time. ☊ permit ☊
I picked up my coat from the cleaners. ☊ pick sth up ☊
a piece of equipment/machinery ☊ piece ☊
Isn't that a piece of luck? ☊ piece ☊
Computers have taken the place of typewriters in most offices. ☊ take sb's/sth's place, take the place of sb/sth ☊
She left by plane for Berlin. ☊ plane ☊
a plane crash ☊ plane ☊
I caught the next plane to Dublin. ☊ plane ☊
The plane took off an hour late. ☊ plane ☊
The plane landed at Geneva. ☊ plane ☊
They boarded the plane and flew to Chicago. ☊ plane ☊
a nuclear reprocessing plant ☊ plant ☊
Japanese car plants ☊ plant ☊
a chemical plant ☊ plant ☊
a CD/DVD/cassette/record player ☊ player ☊
I'll have to change the plug on my hairdryer. ☊ plug ☊
Is the printer plugged in? ☊ plug sth in, plug sth into sth ☊
Information about safety procedures is in the pocket in front of you (= on a plane). ☊ pocket ☊
Maya Angelou's poetry ☊ poetry ☊
A hundred camera lenses were being pointed at her. ☊ point ☊
Large sections of the river have been poisoned by toxic waste from factories. ☊ poison ☊
He adopted a relaxed pose for the camera. ☊ pose ☊
Please make sure you have all your possessions with you when leaving the plane. ☊ possession ☊
I traded my computer in for a more powerful model. ☊ powerful ☊
a pressure gauge (= an instrument used for measuring the pressure of a liquid or a gas) ☊ pressure ☊
It's amazing how much computers have come down in price over the past few years. ☊ price ☊
The report is primarily concerned with aircraft safety. ☊ primarily ☊
In principle there is nothing that a human can do that a machine might not be able to do one day. ☊ in principle ☊
The print quality of the new laser printer is superb. ☊ print ☊
a colour/laser printer ☊ printer ☊
a sewage processing plant ☊ process ☊
a factory that produces microchips ☊ produce ☊
Production of the new aircraft will start next year. ☊ production ☊
Load the program into the computer. ☊ program ☊
program sth (to do sth): The computer is programmed to warn users before information is deleted. ☊ program ☊
The plant is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act. ☊ protect ☊
Levels of waste from the factory may be a danger to public health. ☊ public ☊
He put some jazz on the stereo. ☊ put sth on ☊
to put together a model plane/an essay/a meal ☊ put sth together ☊
a radio cassette player ☊ radio ☊
There are toilets at both front and rear of the plane. ☊ rear ☊
the automatic recognition of handwriting and printed text by computer ☊ recognition ☊
it is recommended that...: It is strongly recommended that the machines should be checked every year. ☊ recommend ☊
rely to do sth: These days we rely heavily on computers to organize our work. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
The plane remained on the ground. ☊ remain ☊
Teachers will never be replaced by computers in the classroom. ☊ replace ☊
The photocopier reproduces colours very well. ☊ reproduce ☊
Unfortunately, he was never able to reproduce this level of performance in a competition. ☊ reproduce ☊
We do not have the resources (= money) to update our computer software. ☊ resource ☊
In this respect we are very fortunate. ☊ respect ☊
This information is no longer retained within the computer's main memory. ☊ retain ☊
She looked up briefly then returned to her sewing. ☊ return ☊
return sb/sth to sb/sth: We had to return the hairdryer to the store because it was faulty. ☊ return ☊
ride sth (+ adv./prep.): to ride the subway/an elevator, etc. ☊ ride ☊
Steve gave me a ride on his motorbike. ☊ ride ☊
a motorcycle dispatch rider ☊ rider ☊
Do you have room for a computer on your desk? ☊ room ☊
We clean and repair the machines as a matter of routine. ☊ routine ☊
The old mill is now little more than a ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
The plane landed safely. ☊ safely ☊
a computer screen ☊ screen ☊
Would you prefer a window seat or an aisle seat? (= on a plane) ☊ seat ☊
She set the camera on automatic. ☊ set ☊
He pulled the lever and set the machine in motion. ☊ set ☊
settle sth: It's all settled—we're leaving on the nine o'clock plane. ☊ settle ☊
it is settled that...: It's been settled that we leave on the nine o'clock plane. ☊ settle ☊
My mother taught me how to sew. ☊ sew ☊
to sew by hand/machine ☊ sew ☊
sew sth: to sew a seam ☊ sew ☊
sew sth: She sews all her own clothes. ☊ sew ☊
sew sth on: Can you sew a button on for me? ☊ sew ☊
knitting and sewing ☊ sewing ☊
a sewing basket ☊ sewing ☊
a pile of sewing ☊ sewing ☊
I've had my share of luck in the past. ☊ share ☊
In sharp contrast to her mood, the clouds were breaking up to reveal a blue sky. ☊ sharp ☊
to be on the day/night shift at the factory ☊ shift ☊
The sun shone brightly in a cloudless sky. ☊ shine ☊
ship sth: The company continues to ship more computer systems than its rivals. ☊ ship ☊
Cameras ready? OK, shoot! ☊ shoot ☊
Several planes were shot down by enemy fire. ☊ shoot sb/sth down ☊
The latest computers will be on show at the exhibition. ☊ show ☊
The computer system will be shut down over the weekend. ☊ shut sth down ☊
Unfortunately the bank is shut now. ☊ shut ☊
a simple machine ☊ simple ☊
This machine is very simple to use. ☊ simple ☊
All these jobs can now be done by one single machine. ☊ single ☊
Clouds of thick black smoke billowed from the car's exhaust. ☊ smoke ☊
smoking factory chimneys ☊ smoke ☊
The plane made a smooth landing. ☊ smooth ☊
Will the software run on my machine? ☊ software ☊
sort sth into sth: The computer sorts the words into alphabetical order. ☊ sort ☊
How much disk space will it take up? (= on a computer) ☊ space ☊
the processing speed of the computer ☊ speed ☊
spend (sth doing sth): The company has spent thousands of pounds updating their computer systems. ☊ spend ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The plane was spinning out of control. ☊ spin ☊
Her dress had split along the seam. ☊ split ☊
A cloud of fine spray came up from the waterfall. ☊ spray ☊
a spray of machine-gun bullets ☊ spray ☊
Use of computers spread rapidly during that period. ☊ spread ☊
Washing machines have standard measurements to fit under kitchen units. ☊ standard ☊
All vehicles come with a CD player as standard. ☊ standard ☊
What time are we starting tomorrow? ☊ start ☊
Closing the factory would be a retrograde step. ☊ step ☊
What time is it? My watch has stopped. ☊ stop ☊
Can you stop the printer once it's started? ☊ stop ☊
Thousands of pieces of data are stored in a computer's memory. ☊ store ☊
Never accept lifts from strange men. ☊ strange ☊
a jet stream ☊ stream ☊
Striking workers picketed the factory. ☊ strike ☊
I'm surprised he rides a motorbike—I'd have thought big cars were more his style (= what suited him). ☊ style ☊
The plane was substantially damaged in the crash. ☊ substantially ☊
a sugar plantation/refinery/bowl ☊ sugar ☊
suit sb/sth: Choose a computer to suit your particular needs. ☊ suit ☊
A pale wintry sun shone through the clouds. ☊ sun ☊
a transport plane carrying food and medical supplies for refugees ☊ supply ☊
an aerial survey (= made by taking photographs from an aircraft) ☊ survey ☊
The machine takes its name from its inventor. ☊ take ☊
The plane took off an hour late. ☊ take off ☊
He was busy tapping away at his computer. ☊ tap ☊
I'll run a diagnostic test to see why the server keeps crashing. ☊ test ☊
a computer that can process text ☊ text ☊
In theory, these machines should last for ten years or more. ☊ in theory ☊
The plane crashed in thick fog. ☊ thick ☊
Thick cloud covered the sky. ☊ thick ☊
His eyebrows were thick and bushy. ☊ thick ☊
threaten sth: The clouds threatened rain. ☊ threaten ☊
a bus/theatre/plane, etc. ticket ☊ ticket ☊
a ticket office/machine/collector ☊ ticket ☊
A computer screen shows arrival and departure times. ☊ time ☊
tip (on/for doing sth): handy tips for buying a computer ☊ tip ☊
Tonight will be cloudy. ☊ tonight ☊
The computer is now an invaluable tool for the family doctor. ☊ tool ☊
typing errors ☊ type ☊
type sth (out/in/up): This letter will need to be typed (out) again. ☊ type ☊
Has that report been typed up yet? ☊ type ☊
The factory typically produces 500 chairs a week. ☊ typically ☊
Noise from the factory has reached an unacceptable level. ☊ unacceptable ☊
an underwater camera ☊ underwater ☊
The plane was unexpectedly delayed. ☊ unexpectedly ☊
He was unfortunate to lose in the final round. ☊ unfortunate ☊
It was an unfortunate accident. ☊ 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 unkind remark ☊ unkind ☊
He was never actually unkind to them. ☊ unkind ☊
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 ☊
This type of heater uses a lot of electricity. ☊ use ☊
computer software users ☊ user ☊
Luckily, nothing valuable was stolen. ☊ valuable ☊
'What time do you start work?' 'It varies.' ☊ vary ☊
The moon was just visible between the clouds. ☊ visible ☊
want doing sth: The plants want watering daily. ☊ want ☊
The union failed to heed warnings that strike action would lead to the closure of the factory. ☊ warning ☊
Would you hang the washing out (= hang it outside to dry)? ☊ washing ☊
Waste water is pumped from the factory into a nearby river. ☊ waste ☊
Wave after wave of aircraft passed overhead. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth/sb + adv./prep.: 'He's over there,' said Ali, waving a hand towards some trees. ☊ wave ☊
Unfortunately they ran into a snowstorm along the way. ☊ way ☊
She grabbed her camera and bag on her way out. ☊ on your/the/its way ☊
What day of the week is it? ☊ week ☊
'We lost.' 'Oh, well. Better luck next time.' ☊ well ☊
What time is it? ☊ what ☊
wish to do sth: This course is designed for people wishing to update their computer skills. ☊ wish ☊
Wish me luck! ☊ wish ☊
farm/factory/office workers ☊ worker ☊
write sth: to write a novel/a song/an essay/a computer program, etc. ☊ write ☊
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 ☊
wrong with sb/sth: There's something wrong with the printer. ☊ wrong ☊
You're holding the camera the wrong way up! ☊ wrong ☊