裤子 → ☊ 
quần 
pants 
pants / trousers ☊ 
quần ☊ Clothing clothes ☊ Quần áo ☊ Clothing your trousers ☊ Quần của bạn ☊ Clothing I wear pants. ☊ Tôi mặc quần. ☊ Clothing A pair of short pants. ☊ Một cái quần ngắn ☊ Adjectives 1 My uncle wears violet pants. ☊ Chú tôi mặc chiếc quần màu tím. ☊ Family tennis ☊ Quần vợt ☊ Sports Someone wore my trousers and I do not accept this. ☊ Một ai đó đã mặc quần của tôi và tôi không chấp nhận điều này. ☊ Verbs 5 I am putting the laundry in the washing machine. Tôi cho quần áo vào máy giặt. * 020 I am hanging up the laundry. Tôi phơi quần áo. * 020 I am ironing the clothes. Tôi là / ủi quần áo. * 020 Is there a tennis court nearby? Ở gần đây có sân quần vợt không? * 046 Remember to take pyjamas, nightgowns and t-shirts. Nhớ đến quần áo ngủ và áo sơ mi. * 049 Do you have swimming trunks? Bạn có quần bơi không? * 052 Where is the changing room? Phòng thay quần áo ở đâu? * 052 He is neither wearing pants nor a coat. Ông ấy không mặt quần và áo khoác. * 060 I play tennis. Tôi đánh quần vợt. * 065 Where is the tennis court? Sân quần vợt ở đâu? * 065 I also have a jacket and a pair of jeans. Tôi cũng có một áo khoác và một quần bò. * 065 She must wash the clothes. Chị ấy phải giặt quần áo. * 074 Can you clean the pants / trousers? Bạn giặt quần được không? * 076 She watches TV while she irons. Chị ấy xem vô tuyến, trong lúc chị ấy là quần áo. * 097 like: quần → →
duffel bag ☊ bao quần áo ☊ clothes brush ☊ bàn chải quần áo ☊ (set of) clothes ☊ bộ quần áo ☊ underwear, panties ☊ cái quần xì líp ☊ closet, dresser, wardrobe ☊ cái tủ đựng quần áo ☊ cut out a garment ☊ cắt quần áo ☊ to take off all of one’s clothes ☊ cởi hết quần áo ☊ to take off one’s clothes ☊ cởi quần áo ☊ to be decked out in new clothes ☊ diện quần áo mới ☊ laundry basket, clothes basket ☊ giỏ quần áo ☊ to work hard and without rest, toil ☊ làm việc quần quật ☊ to put on, wear long pants ☊ mặc quần dài ☊ to get dressed, put on clothes ☊ mặc quần áo ☊ tennis player ☊ nhà quần vợt ☊ to boil one’s laundry ☊ nấu quần áo ☊ the people, the masses ☊ quảng đại quần chúng ☊ tennis court ☊ sân đánh quần vợt ☊ to change clothes ☊ thay quần áo ☊ closet, wardrobe. dresser, chest of drawers ☊ tủ quần áo ☊ uniform ☊ áo quần đồng phục ☊ to play tennis ☊ đánh quần vợt ☊ the vast majority of people ☊ đại đa số quần chúng ☊ 
sich umsehen ☊ nhìn quanh ☊ 
环顾四周 ☊ huángù sìzhōu besichtigen ☊ tham quan ☊ 参观 ☊ cānguān wichtig ☊ quan trọng ☊ 重要 ☊ zhòngyào sich kümmern um ☊ chăm sóc, quan tâm ☊ 照顾 ☊ zhàogù beobachten ☊ quan sát ☊ 观察 ☊ guānchá besichtigen ☊ tham quan ☊ 参观 ☊ cān guān aufbewahren ☊ bảo quản, giữ ☊ 保存 ☊ bǎo cún umzäunt ☊ rào quanh ☊ 用篱笆围起来的 ☊ yòng lí ba wéi qǐ lái de eine Anzeige aufgeben ☊ Đăng một mẩu quảng cáo ☊ 登一则广告 ☊ dēng yì zé guǎng gào rücksichtsvoll ☊ quan tâm, chu đáo ☊ 关心的 ☊ guān xīn de aufmerksam ☊ nhiệt tình, quan tâm, ân cần ☊ 专心的 ☊ zhuān xīn de sich interessieren für ☊ quan tâm đến cái gì ☊ 对 ... 感兴趣 ☊ duì ..... gǎn xìng qù einhüllen ☊ quấn quanh, choàng kín ☊ 笼罩 ☊ lǒng zhào betrachten ☊ quan sát ☊ 观察 ☊ guān chá anziehen ☊ mặc đồ (sv), mặc quần áo (nv) ☊ 穿上 ☊ chuān shàng ausziehen ☊ cởi đồ (sv), cởi quần áo (nv) ☊ 脱下 ☊ tuō xià sich kümmern um ☊ chăm sóc, quan tâm ☊ 照顾 ☊ zhào gù widersprechen ☊ bất đồng quan điểm, không đồng ý ☊ 与 ...发生矛盾 ☊ yǔ ..... fā shēng máo dùn es betrifft mich ☊ nó liên quan đến tôi ☊ 这牵涉到我 ☊ zhè qiān shè dào wǒ in dubiose Geschäfte verwickelt sein ☊ liên quan tới những vụ làm ăn mờ ám ☊ 陷入不正当交易 ☊ xiànrù bú zhèngdàng jiāoyì verwalten ☊ quản lý, điều hành ☊ 掌管 ☊ zhǎngguǎn sich vor Schmerzen krümmen ☊ quặn đau, đau quằn quại ☊ 因为疼痛而扭曲 ☊ yīnwèi téngtòng ér niǔqū den Fuß röntgen ☊ chụp x-quang chân ☊ 对足部透视, 拍足部的X光 ☊ duì zúbù tòushì, pāi zúbù de X guāng unbekümmert ☊ thờ ơ, không quan tâm ☊ 不操心的 ☊ bù cāoxīn de militärisch siegen ☊ chiến thắng về mặt quân sự ☊ 军事上的胜利 ☊ jūnshì shàng de shènglì entwaffnen ☊ giải trừ quân bị ☊ 缴 ... 的械 ☊ jiǎo ... de xiè abrüsten ☊ giải trừ quân bị ☊ 裁减 ... 的装备 ☊ cáijiǎn ... de zhuāngbèi stationiert sein ☊ đóng quân, đồn trú ☊ 驻扎 ☊ zhùzhā die Zollkontrolle ☊ hải quan ☊ ☊ sich umsehen ☊ nhìn quanh ☊ ☊ die Besichtigungstour ☊ chuyến tham quan ☊ ☊ besichtigen ☊ tham quan ☊ ☊ wichtig ☊ quan trọng ☊ ☊ die Hosentasche ☊ túi quần ☊ ☊ sich kümmern um ☊ chăm sóc, quan tâm ☊ ☊ die Besichtigung ☊ tham quan ☊ ☊ der Gedanke ☊ quan niệm, ý nghĩ ☊ ☊ die Hose ☊ quần ☊ ☊ die Jeans ☊ quần jean ☊ ☊ die Unterhose ☊ quần lót ☊ ☊ die Badehose ☊ quần bơi ☊ ☊ die Strumpfhose ☊ quần tất, quần bó (miền nam việt nam) ☊ ☊ der Badeanzug ☊ bộ quần áo bơi ☊ ☊ beobachten ☊ quan sát ☊ ☊ die Besucher ☊ người thăm quan ☊ ☊ die Besichtigung ☊ xem nhà, thăm quan ☊ ☊ aufbewahren ☊ bảo quản, giữ ☊ ☊ umzäunt ☊ rào quanh ☊ ☊ die Meinung ☊ quan niệm, quan điểm ☊ ☊ die Meinungsverschiedenheit ☊ sự khác biệt về quan điểm ☊ ☊ der Werbespot ☊ quảng cáo ngắn ☊ ☊ eine Anzeige aufgeben ☊ Đăng một mẩu quảng cáo ☊ ☊ rücksichtsvoll ☊ quan tâm, chu đáo ☊ ☊ aufmerksam ☊ nhiệt tình, quan tâm, ân cần ☊ ☊ die Beziehung ☊ mối quan hệ ☊ ☊ das Interesse ☊ sự quan tâm ☊ ☊ die Ausstrahlung ☊ ánh hào quang ☊ ☊ sich interessieren für ☊ quan tâm đến cái gì ☊ ☊ einhüllen ☊ quấn quanh, choàng kín ☊ ☊ die Wäsche ☊ quần áo ☊ ☊ der Optiker ☊ nhà quang học ☊ ☊ betrachten ☊ quan sát ☊ ☊ anziehen ☊ mặc đồ (sv), mặc quần áo (nv) ☊ ☊ ausziehen ☊ cởi đồ (sv), cởi quần áo (nv) ☊ ☊ die Verwandtschaft ☊ mối quan hệ họ hàng ☊ ☊ widersprechen ☊ bất đồng quan điểm, không đồng ý ☊ ☊ die Armee ☊ quân đội ☊ ☊ es betrifft mich ☊ nó liên quan đến tôi ☊ ☊ das Konsulat ☊ lãnh sự quán ☊ ☊ die deutsche Botschaft ☊ sứ quán đức ☊ ☊ der Wirt ☊ chủ quán ☊ ☊ die Belanglosigkeit, die Bagatelle ☊ việc không quan trọng, việc không đáng kể ☊ ☊ in dubiose Geschäfte verwickelt sein ☊ liên quan tới những vụ làm ăn mờ ám ☊ ☊ verwalten ☊ quản lý, điều hành ☊ ☊ die Verwaltung ☊ sự quản lý, sự điều hành ☊ ☊ das Bergwerk ☊ nhà máy khai thác quạng mỏ ☊ ☊ das Erz fördern ☊ khai thác quặng ☊ ☊ die Kneipe ☊ quán bar ☊ ☊ das Bügelbrett ☊ bàn để là quần áo ☊ ☊ die Damenbekleidung ☊ quần áo dành cho nữ ☊ ☊ die Truhe ☊ tủ quần áo ☊ ☊ die Blasenentzündung ☊ viêm bàng quang ☊ ☊ die Bronchitis ☊ bệnh viêm phế quản ☊ ☊ sich vor Schmerzen krümmen ☊ quặn đau, đau quằn quại ☊ ☊ den Fuß röntgen ☊ chụp x-quang chân ☊ ☊ die Luftröhre ☊ khí quản ☊ ☊ die Sinnesorgane ☊ hệ giác quan ☊ ☊ der Kehlkopf ☊ thanh quản ☊ ☊ unbekümmert ☊ thờ ơ, không quan tâm ☊ ☊ der Sarg ☊ quan tài ☊ ☊ die Abholzung ☊ sự phá rừng, sự phát quang ☊ ☊ der Brauch ☊ tập quán, phong tục, thói quen ☊ ☊ der Tyrann ☊ kẻ bạo chúa, bạo quân ☊ ☊ der Rebell ☊ quân phiến loạn ☊ ☊ der Militäreinsatz ☊ cuộc triển khai quân sự ☊ ☊ militärisch siegen ☊ chiến thắng về mặt quân sự ☊ ☊ entwaffnen ☊ giải trừ quân bị ☊ ☊ abrüsten ☊ giải trừ quân bị ☊ ☊ stationiert sein ☊ đóng quân, đồn trú ☊ ☊ 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) In einem Café ☊ Ở quán cà phê ☊ (Lektion 6, Nr. 50) Er kommt zu einem Café und setzt sich an einen freien Tisch. ☊ Anh ấy vào một quán cà phê và ngồi vào một bàn trống. ☊ (Lektion 6, Nr. 53) Besichtigungstour ☊ Chuyến tham quan ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 61) Besichtigungstour durch die Innenstadt. ☊ Chuyến tham quan thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 63) Mit uns können Sie alle wichtigen Sehenswürdigkeiten besuchen. ☊ Với chúng tôi bạn sẽ tham quan những danh lam thắng cảnh nổi tiếng. ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 64) Die Reise beginnt jede Stunde am Hauptbahnhof. ☊ Chuyến tham quan khởi hành hàng giờ tại nhà ga trung tâm. ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 66) Ich glaube, dass du das nicht kannst, aber es gibt eine nette Gaststätte, nicht weit von hier. ☊ Anh nghĩ là không, nhưng mā có một cái quán ăn ngon ở gần đây. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 89) 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) 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) Entschuldige, aber ich bevorzuge eine Besichtigungstour. ☊ Xin lỗi, nhưng em thích đi tham quan hơn. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 192) Das Wetter wird sehr kalt und nass und Tri braucht neue Kleidung. ☊ Trời rất lạnh và ẩm ướt và Tri cần quần áo mới. ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 247) Ich denke, dass ich neue Kleidung benötige. ☊ Anh nghĩ, anh cần quần áo mới. ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 250) Neue Klamotten ☊ Quần áo mới ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 257) Ich benötige nur einige warme Pullover, Schuhe, Socken, einige Hosen und Jeans, aber nichts besonderes. ☊ Anh cần vài chiếc áo thun, giày, vài đôi vớ, vài cái quần tây và quần jeans, nhưng chắng có cái nào đặc biệt cả. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 261) Ich möchte diese Schuhe und ich brauche auch neue Strümpfe und Strumpfhosen für den Winter. ☊ Em muốn đôi giày này và em cũng cần đôi tất dài và quần tất mới cho mùa đông này. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 268) Ich benötige ein paar neue Hosen. ☊ Anh cần vài cái quần mới. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 270) 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) Tri schaute um sich. Er war die letzte Person im Bus. ☊ Tri nhìn quanh. Anh ấy là người cuối cùng trên xe buýt. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 355) 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) Nach dem Unfall ist Tri sehr an Medizin interessiert. ☊ Sau vụ tai nạn Tri rất quan tâm đến y dược. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 436) Er schaut sich ein wenig um. ☊ Anh nhìn quanh một lúc. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 438) Wenn du diesbezüglich interessiert bist, solltest du ein Praktikum im Krankenhaus machen. ☊ Nếu anh quan tâm đến những điều này, thì anh nên thực tập ở bệnh viện. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 455) Jetzt werde ich das beste aus dem Rest meines Lebens machen. ☊ Bây giờ tôi sẽ cố sống tốt quãng đời còn lại của mình. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 596) Komm, wir setzen uns auf die Terrasse dieses Cafés, trinken einen Kaffee und schreiben Postkarten. ☊ Nào, chúng ta hãy ngồi ngoài sân của quán café này, uống cafe và viết bưu thiếp. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 777) Trang und Tri suchen sich im Café einen Tisch. ☊ Trang và Trí tìm một bàn trong quán café. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 779) 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) Im Hintergrund ist Natur zu sehen: eine umzäunte Wiese und ein Wald. ☊ Đằng sau có thể thấy thiên nhiên: Một bãi cỏ được rào quanh và một cánh rừng. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 809) Die Meinungsverschiedenheit ☊ Sự khác biệt về quan điểm ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 842) Wir saßen in einer Bar. ☊ Bọn anh ngồi trong quán bar. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 872) Der Mann hatte in der Vergangenheit immer wieder Frauen belästigt und in vielen Bars Schlägereien angefangen. ☊ Trong quá khứ người đàn ông đã từng luôn quấy rối phụ nữ và đánh nhau trong nhiều quán Bar. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 890) Das war der Typ aus der Bar! ☊ Đó là kẻ ở quán Bar! ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 898) 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) 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) Guten Tag. Ich möchte eine Anzeige aufgeben, in der ich meinen Wagen zum Verkauf anbiete. ☊ Xin chào. Tôi muốn đăng một mẩu tin quảng cáo rằng tôi muốn bán xe. ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 985) Ihre Anzeige wird nächste Woche in drei Ausgaben erscheinen. ☊ Tuần sau mẩu tin quảng cáo của bạn sẽ được in làm ba bản. ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 993) Tris Anzeige hat Wirkung gezeigt: ☊ Mẩu quảng cáo của Trí đã có kết quả: ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 996) Und wovon handelte die Geschichte? ☊ Và nó liên quan đến lịch sử? ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1016) In der Bar ☊ Trong quán bar ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1040) 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) In der Bar angekommen, begrüßen die beiden ihre Freunde. ☊ Tới quán bar, họ chào hỏi hai người bạn. ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1046) Ich war mit Freundinnen in einer Bar. ☊ Em cùng những bạn gái trong quán bar. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1057) Sieh mal hier im Schaufenster die schöne Wäsche! Die werde ich mal anprobieren! ☊ Anh nhìn quần áo đẹp trong cửa kính kìa! Em sẽ thử mặc nó! ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1082) 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) Die Verwandtschaft ☊ Mối quan hệ họ hàng ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1091) Der Stier ist charmant und bodenständig, kann gut mit Geld umgehen und ist ein Genießer. ☊ Kim ngưu thì duyên dáng và căn cơ, có thể quản lý tốt tiền bạc và là một người biết hưởng thụ. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1133) 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) 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) Ich interessiere mich für Ihre neuen Produkte. ☊ Tôi rất quan tâm đến sản phẩm mới của công ty anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1238) Es geht um etwas Geschäftliches. ☊ Nó liên quan đến công việc kinh doanh / làm ăn. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1239) Es geht um ein Problem mit Ihrem neuen Produkt. ☊ Nó liên quan đến một vấn đề với sản phẩm mới của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1244) Ich schreibe Ihnen im Auftrag des Geschäftsführers. ☊ Thay mặt quản lí công ty tôi xin được trả lời anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1348) Vielen Dank für Ihre Anfrage. ☊ Xin cám ơn mối quan tâm của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1372) Ich möchte den E-Mail-Newsletter bitte abbestellen. ☊ Tôi muốn hủy đăng kí nhận thư quảng cáo. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1386) Ich habe den Newsletter per E-Mail abonniert. ☊ Tôi đã đặt thư quảng cáo qua Email. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1407) Ich habe unseren Firmen-Newsletter bereits an alle Abonnenten verschickt. ☊ Tôi đã gửi thư quảng cáo đến những người đặt hàng. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1408) Ich bin zuständig für Marketing und PR. ☊ Tôi chịu trách nhiệm về lĩnh vực tiếp thị và quan hệ công chúng. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1438) Ich spiele leidenschaftlich gerne Tennis. ☊ Tôi rất đam mê môn quần vợt. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1518) Wir interessieren uns für Ihre neue Produktreihe. ☊ Chúng tôi rất quan tâm tới loạt sản phẩm mới của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1565) 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) 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) 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) Das gehört nicht zum Thema. ☊ Điều đó không liên quan đến đề tài / vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1675) Ich möchte meine Kenntnisse im Bereich Personalmanagement vertiefen. ☊ Tôi muốn có kiến thức chuyên sâu về lĩnh vực quản lý nhân sự. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1733) 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) Ich konnte wichtige und interessante Kontakte knüpfen. ☊ Tôi đã tạo được nhiều mối quan hệ quan trọng và thú vị. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1756) 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) Erfahrungen im Bereich Projektmanagement sind von Vorteil. ☊ Kinh ngiệm về quản lý dự án là một ưu điểm. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1783) Seit zehn Jahren arbeite ich in der Branche und kann mich mittlerweile auf ein großes Netzwerk guter Kontakte berufen. ☊ Từ mười năm nay tôi làm việc trong ngành và có thể kết nối một mạng lưới quan hệ tốt. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1814) Ich habe ein Jahr lang Wehrdienst geleistet. ☊ Tôi đã làm một năm nghĩa vụ quân sự. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1844) 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) 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 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 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) Meine Firma wird von einem Investor übernommen. ☊ Công ty của tôi được tiếp quản bởi một nhà đầu tư. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2017) Bitte wenden Sie sich an den Netzwerkadministrator. ☊ Xin hãy liên lạc với người quản trị mạng. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2080) Ich freue mich, auch den Vorstandsvorsitzenden zu diesem Vortrag begrüßen zu dürfen. ☊ Tôi rất vui có sự hiện diện của ngài chủ tịch hội đồng quản trị trong buổi diễn thuyết hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2083) Dieser Punkt ist mir besonders wichtig. ☊ Với tôi điểm này đặc biệt quan trọng. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2101) Ich bedanke mich für Ihre Aufmerksamkeit. ☊ Tôi chân thành cám ơn sự quan tâm theo dõi của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2117) 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) In diesem Punkt sind wir unterschiedlicher Meinung. ☊ Ở điểm này chúng ta có những quan điểm khác nhau. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2151) Dieses Projekt ist sehr wichtig. ☊ Dự án này rất quan trọng. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2183) 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) Interessieren Sie sich für ein spezielles Produkt? ☊ Quý khách có quan tâm tới một sản phẩm đặc biệt nào không? ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2242) Vielen Dank für Ihre Anfrage. ☊ Xin cám ơn sự quan tâm của quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2281) Ich interessiere mich für Ihr neues Produkt. ☊ Tôi rất quan tâm tới sản phẩm mới của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2336) Ich interessiere mich für Ihre neue Software. ☊ Tôi rất quan tâm tới phần mềm mới của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2337) Haben Sie einen Prospekt? ☊ Quý vị có tờ quảng cáo không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2340) 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) Ich bin hier, um meine Kontakte zu pflegen. ☊ Tôi có mặt ở đây để duy trì các mối quan hệ. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2371) Unsere Firma feiert 20jähriges Jubiläum und wir möchten Sie als gute Kunden gerne dazu einladen. ☊ Công ty chúng tôi kỷ niệm 20 năm thành lập và chúng tôi rất muốn mời quý vị với tư cách là một khách hàng quan trọng tới cùng tham gia. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2412) 273
The earth goes around the sun. ☊ Trái đất quay quanh mặt trời. ☊ 277
She always gets to work early. ☊ Cô ấy luôn đến cơ quan sớm. ☊ 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. ☊ 533
Now he's at work. ☊ Bây giờ anh ấy đang ở cơ quan. ☊ 534
Last night he wasn't at work. ☊ Đêm hôm qua anh ấy không ở cơ quan. ☊ 805
She's traveled all over the world. ☊ Cô ấy đã đi vòng quanh thế giới. ☊ 1456
Whyou play tennis, you should always watch the ball. ☊ Khi cậu chơi quần vợt, cậu phải luôn luôn quan sát bóng. ☊ 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. ☊ 1729
Is it okay to call you at the o ce? ☊ Gọi điện cho cậu ở cơ quan có vấn đề gì không? ☊ 1748
Everybody's very nice at work. It's easy to make friends. ☊ Mọi người ở cơ quan rất tốt. Kết bạn rất dễ. ☊ 1749
I like traveling. It's interesting to visit di erent places. ☊ Tôi thích đi xa. Tham quan những nơi khác nhau rất thú vị. ☊ 1876
What are you doing at work? You're supposed to be on vacation. ☊ Cậu đang làm gì ở cơ quan? Đáng ra cậu phải đang đi nghỉ chứ. ☊ 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. ☊ 2267
The earth goes around the sun, and the moon goes around the earth. ☊ Trái đất quay quanh mặt trời và mặt trăng quay quanh trái đất. ☊ 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. ☊ 2331
A scandal involving an oil company is an oil company scandal. ☊ Một vụ bê bối liên quan đến một công ti dầu là một vụ bê bối công ti dầu. ☊ 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. ☊ 2499
You wanted to visit a museum. It was closed when you got there. > The museum we were going to visit was closed when we got there. ☊ Bạn muốn tham quan một viện bảo tàng. Nó đóng cửa lúc bạn đến. > Viện bảo tàng chúng tôi định đến đã đóng cửa khi chúng tôi tới. ☊ 2626
It was moving to another country. ☊ Quyết định quan trọng nhất cậu từng phải đưa ra là gì? - Đó là: chuyển sang một nước khác. ☊ 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. ☊ 2681
Euna has to make important decisions, just like the manager. ☊ Ân Nhã phải đưa ra những quyết định quan trọng giống như một giám đốc. ☊ 2726
I stopped to get gas on the way home from work. ☊ Tôi dừng lại để pomp xăng trên đường về nhà từ cơ quan. ☊ 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. ☊ 2799
important conference. ☊ Thực ra tôi buồn vì không được mời tới hội thảo quan trọng nhất. ☊ 2846
He's so sel sh that he doesn't care about anybody else. ☊ Anh ấy ích kỉ đến mức anh ấy chẳng quan tâm đến ai khác. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 2940
My parents and friends saw me o at the airport before I embarked on my adventure around the world. ☊ Bố mẹ và bạn bè của tôi đã tiễn tôi ở sân bay trước khi tôi dẫn thân vào cuộc phiêu lưu vòng quanh thế giới. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ The marsh is an area of great scientific interest on account of its wild flowers. ☊ on account of sb/sth ☊
It is vital that we act to stop the destruction of the rainforests. ☊ act ☊
military action ☊ action ☊
The club provides a wide variety of activities including tennis, swimming and squash. ☊ activity ☊
We put an ad in the local paper. ☊ ad ☊
an ad for a new chocolate bar ☊ ad ☊
adapt yourself to sth: It took him a while to adapt himself to his new surroundings. ☊ adapt ☊
address sth to sb/sth: Address your application to the Personnel Manager. ☊ address ☊
The troops were finally given the order to advance. ☊ advance ☊
the advancing Allied troops ☊ advance ☊
the adverts on television ☊ advert ☊
When the adverts came on I got up to put the kettle on. ☊ advert ☊
If you want to attract more customers, try advertising in the local paper. ☊ advertise ☊
advertise sth (as sth): The cruise was advertised as the 'journey of a lifetime'. ☊ 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 ☊
Put an advertisement in the local paper to sell your car. ☊ advertisement ☊
A good advertising campaign will increase our sales. ☊ advertising ☊
Cigarette advertising has been banned. ☊ advertising ☊
radio/TV advertising ☊ advertising ☊
Val works for an advertising agency (= a company that designs advertisements). ☊ advertising ☊
a career in advertising ☊ advertising ☊
She is having an affair with her boss. ☊ affair ☊
an advertising/employment agency ☊ agency ☊
international aid agencies caring for refugees ☊ agency ☊
the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) ☊ agency ☊
an aggressive advertising campaign ☊ aggressive ☊
agreement between A and B: An agreement was finally reached between management and employees. ☊ agreement ☊
aid agencies (= organizations that provide help) ☊ aid ☊
fighter/transport/military aircraft ☊ aircraft ☊
allied forces/troops ☊ allied ☊
The landscape has been radically altered, severely damaging wildlife. ☊ alter ☊
The agency will make travel arrangements for you. Alternatively, you can organize your own transport. ☊ alternatively ☊
analyse sth: The job involves gathering and analysing data. ☊ analyse ☊
She was angered by their selfishness and lack of concern. ☊ anger ☊
We need a new angle for our next advertising campaign. ☊ angle ☊
The article concentrates on the human angle (= the part that concerns people's emotions) of the story. ☊ angle ☊
Thousands of angry demonstrators filled the square. ☊ angry ☊
to answer a letter/an advertisement ☊ answer ☊
My parents were concerned at my apparent lack of enthusiasm for school. ☊ apparent ☊
mass/wide/popular appeal ☊ appeal ☊
She had never been greatly concerned about her appearance. ☊ appearance ☊
apply to do sth: He has applied to join the army. ☊ apply ☊
approach sb: We have been approached by a number of companies that are interested in our product. ☊ approach ☊
Senior management have given their seal of approval (= formal approval) to the plans. ☊ approval ☊
The farm and surrounding area were flooded. ☊ area ☊
She threw her arms around his neck. ☊ arm ☊
Guerrillas have pledged to intensify the armed struggle against the new government. ☊ armed ☊
The two opposing armies faced each other across the battlefield. ☊ army ☊
Her husband is in the army. ☊ army ☊
After leaving school, Mike went into the army. ☊ army ☊
an army officer ☊ army ☊
army barracks/bases ☊ army ☊
I could hear laughter all around. ☊ around ☊
a yard with a fence all around ☊ around ☊
How do you make the wheels go around? ☊ around ☊
We were all running around trying to get ready in time. ☊ around ☊
There were several young people sitting around looking bored. ☊ around ☊
I knocked but there was no one around. ☊ around ☊
The house is built around a central courtyard. ☊ around ☊
He put his arms around her. ☊ around ☊
Our house is just around the corner. ☊ around ☊
The bus came around the bend. ☊ around ☊
They walked around the lake. ☊ around ☊
They walked around the town looking for a place to eat. ☊ around ☊
arrest sb: A man has been arrested in connection with the robbery. ☊ arrest ☊
Opposition leaders were put under house arrest (= not allowed to leave their houses). ☊ arrest ☊
articles of clothing ☊ article ☊
We must ask the neighbours round (= to our house). ☊ ask ☊
I asked to see the manager. ☊ ask ☊
the most important aspect of the debate ☊ aspect ☊
technical/economic/military assistance ☊ assistance ☊
the assistant manager ☊ assistant ☊
the risks associated with taking drugs ☊ associated ☊
Salaries and associated costs have risen substantially. ☊ associated ☊
She became famous through her association with the group of poets. ☊ association ☊
She's hopeless at managing people. ☊ at ☊
attack sb/sth: a newspaper article attacking the England football manager ☊ attack ☊
attack sb/sth: At dawn the army attacked the town. ☊ attack ☊
Don't pay any attention to what they say (= don't think that it is important). ☊ attention ☊
This proposal has attracted a lot of interest. ☊ attract ☊
Attractions at the fair include a mini-circus, clowns, dancers and a jazz band. ☊ attraction ☊
The target audience for this advertisement was mainly teenagers. ☊ audience ☊
The health authorities are investigating the problem. ☊ authority ☊
the immigration authorities ☊ authority ☊
We acted under the authority of the UN. ☊ authority ☊
Only the manager has the authority to sign cheques. ☊ authority ☊
award sth (to sb): The judges awarded equal points to both finalists. ☊ award ☊
Everybody should be made aware of the risks involved. ☊ aware ☊
I'm not awfully keen on fish. ☊ awfully ☊
baby food/clothes ☊ baby ☊
If you'd like to come round the back (= to the area behind the house), I'll show you the garden. ☊ back ☊
I pulled (= injured the muscles in) my back playing squash. ☊ back ☊
There was a lot of background noise (= that you could hear, but were not listening to). ☊ background ☊
She cycled round the corner, lost her balance and fell off. ☊ balance ☊
a white plate with a blue band around the edge ☊ band ☊
a military band ☊ band ☊
a bank manager ☊ bank ☊
We met at a bar called the Flamingo. ☊ 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 ☊
a coffee bar ☊ bar ☊
a military/naval base ☊ base ☊
an air base ☊ base ☊
Money isn't everything (= it is not the only important thing). ☊ be ☊
a beach bar ☊ beach ☊
The sheer beauty of the scenery took my breath away. ☊ beauty ☊
He puts his work before everything (= regards it as more important than anything else). ☊ before ☊
The party believes (that) education is the most important issue facing the government. ☊ believe ☊
The islands belong to Spain. ☊ belong to sb ☊
A police sergeant is below an inspector. ☊ below ☊
The new regulations will be of benefit to everyone concerned. ☊ benefit ☊
We ought to be able to manage it between us. ☊ between ☊
These trousers are a bit tight. ☊ bit ☊
I'm not interested in apportioning blame for the accident (= deciding how much each person involved was responsible for it). ☊ blame ☊
She took the dog for a walk around the block. ☊ block ☊
A police officer was killed when his car blew up. ☊ blow up ☊
The board is/are unhappy about falling sales. ☊ board ☊
members of the board ☊ board ☊
the academic board (= for example, of a British university) ☊ board ☊
board sth: The ship was boarded by customs officials. ☊ board ☊
a regulatory/an advisory/a review body ☊ body ☊
The governing body of the school is/are concerned about discipline. ☊ body ☊
An independent body has been set up to investigate the affair. ☊ body ☊
The heart pumps blood around the body. ☊ body ☊
Terrorists bombed several army barracks. ☊ bomb ☊
bother doing sth: Why bother asking if you're not really interested? ☊ bother ☊
Put your clothes in the bottom drawer. ☊ bottom ☊
Now she's a teenager, she's starting to be interested in boys. ☊ boy ☊
Britain threatened to break off diplomatic relations. ☊ break sth off ☊
Mismanagement had brought the company to the brink of bankruptcy. ☊ bring ☊
bring sth to sb/sth: The team's new manager brings ten years' experience to the job. ☊ bring ☊
broadly similar/comparable/equivalent/consistent ☊ broadly ☊
Brown doesn't (= brown clothes do not) suit you. ☊ brown ☊
an advertising budget of $2 million ☊ budget ☊
We've built up good relationships with our clients. ☊ build sth up ☊
Shells were bursting (= exploding) all around us. ☊ burst ☊
My private life is none of your business (= does not concern you). ☊ business ☊
the shadow Cabinet (= the most important members of the opposition party) ☊ cabinet ☊
fibre-optic cable ☊ cable ☊
It is important to keep calm in an emergency. ☊ calm ☊
a tennis camp ☊ camp ☊
an advertising campaign ☊ campaign ☊
the President's campaign team/manager ☊ campaign ☊
We can't wear jeans at work. ☊ can ☊
Troops are stationed in and around the capital. ☊ capital ☊
Great care is needed when choosing a used car. ☊ care ☊
She takes great care of her clothes. ☊ take care of sb/sth/yourself ☊
Celia takes care of the marketing side of things. ☊ take care of sb/sth/yourself ☊
I don't care (= I will not be upset) if I never see him again! ☊ care ☊
He threatened to fire me, as if I cared! ☊ care ☊
care about sth: She cares deeply about environmental issues. ☊ 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 ☊
He genuinely cares about his employees. ☊ care ☊
'I don't mind,' he said carelessly. ☊ carelessly ☊
She managed to catch the keys as they fell. ☊ catch ☊
Reducing inflation is central to (= is an important part of) the government's economic policy. ☊ central ☊
Small towns in South India serve as economic and cultural centres for the surrounding villages. ☊ centre ☊
Certainly, the early years are crucial to a child's development. ☊ certainly ☊
She wore a heavy gold chain around her neck. ☊ chain ☊
The prisoners were kept in chains (= with chains around their arms and legs, to prevent them from escaping). ☊ chain ☊
the chairman of the board of governors (= of a school) ☊ chairman ☊
chance for sb to do sth: There will be a chance for parents to look around the school. ☊ chance ☊
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 ☊
You've changed all the furniture around. ☊ change sth around/round ☊
important changes to the tax system ☊ change ☊
The kids chased each other around the kitchen table. ☊ chase ☊
Cycling is a cheap way to get around. ☊ cheap ☊
We found a cheap and cheerful cafe (= one that is simple and charges low prices but is pleasant). ☊ cheap ☊
Customs officers have the right to check all luggage going through customs. ☊ check ☊
army/industry/police chiefs ☊ chief ☊
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 ☊
She wouldn't be my choice as manager. ☊ choice ☊
choose A from B: We have to choose a new manager from a shortlist of five candidates. ☊ choose ☊
Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the boy's death. ☊ circumstance ☊
a society in which class is more important than ability ☊ class ☊
clear what, how, whether, etc...: I'm still not clear what the job involves. ☊ clear ☊
We need a clear understanding of the problems involved. ☊ clear ☊
We cleared out all our old clothes. ☊ clear out, clear sth out ☊
The police officer clicked a pair of handcuffs around his wrists. ☊ click ☊
The President was shot at close range (= from a short distance away). ☊ close ☊
I sat and watched everyone very closely (= carefully). ☊ closely ☊
Homosexuals in public life are now coming out of the closet. ☊ come out of the closet ☊
closet gays ☊ closet ☊
I bought some new clothes for the trip. ☊ clothes ☊
to put on/take off your clothes ☊ clothes ☊
Bring a change of clothes with you. ☊ clothes ☊
She has no clothes sense (= she does not know what clothes look attractive). ☊ clothes ☊
protective clothing ☊ clothing ☊
the high cost of food and clothing ☊ clothing ☊
an item/article of clothing ☊ clothing ☊
a clothing manufacturer ☊ clothing ☊
a golf/tennis, etc. club ☊ club ☊
the club bar ☊ club ☊
a basketball/football/tennis, etc. coach ☊ coach ☊
Talks between management and unions have collapsed. ☊ collapse ☊
He got interested in politics when he was in college. ☊ college ☊
Technology and good management. That's a winning combination (= one that will certainly be successful). ☊ combination ☊
His family comes first (= is the most important thing in his life). ☊ come ☊
These tennis shoes are designed for comfort and performance. ☊ comfort ☊
Let me slip into something more comfortable (= change into more comfortable clothing). ☊ comfortable ☊
He looked relaxed and totally in command of himself. ☊ command ☊
The troops were commanded by General Haig. ☊ command ☊
commitment to do/doing sth: The company's commitment to providing quality at a reasonable price has been vital to its success. ☊ commitment ☊
She's on the management committee. ☊ committee ☊
good community relations with the police ☊ community ☊
For Durkheim, comparison was the most important method of analysis in sociology. ☊ comparison ☊
a shop selling clothes at competitive prices (= as low as any other shop) ☊ competitive ☊
The issue is complicated by the fact that a vital document is missing. ☊ complicate ☊
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 ☊
The book is primarily concerned with Soviet-American relations during the Cold War. ☊ concern ☊
This chapter concerns itself with the historical background. ☊ 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 ☊
The individuals concerned have some explaining to do. ☊ 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 ☊
Everyone who was directly concerned in (= had some responsibility for) the incident has now resigned. ☊ concern ☊
Please pay attention because this information concerns all of you. ☊ concern ☊
What are your main concerns as a writer? ☊ concern ☊
The government's primary concern is to reduce crime. ☊ concern ☊
parents' concern for their children ☊ concern ☊
I appreciate everyone's concern and help at this difficult time. ☊ concern ☊
concern (about sth/sb): There is growing concern about violence on television. ☊ concern ☊
concern (for sth/sb): She hasn't been seen for four days and there is concern for her safety. ☊ concern ☊
concern (that...): There is widespread concern that new houses will be built on protected land. ☊ concern ☊
Stress at work is a matter of concern to staff and management. ☊ 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 ☊
The players all have confidence in their manager. ☊ confidence ☊
The soldiers concerned were confined to barracks (= had to stay in the barracks, as a punishment). ☊ confine ☊
armed/military conflict ☊ conflict ☊
He confronted her with a choice between her career or their relationship. ☊ confront ☊
A confused situation followed the military coup. ☊ confused ☊
To avoid confusion, please write the children's names clearly on all their school clothes. ☊ confusion ☊
market prices and other connected matters ☊ connected ☊
The fall in retail sales is directly connected with the decline in employment. ☊ connected ☊
His resignation must have some connection with the recent scandal. ☊ connection ☊
How did you make the connection (= realize that there was a connection between two facts that did not seem to be related)? ☊ connection ☊
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of the teenager. ☊ in connection with sb/sth ☊
conscious of sth: She's very conscious of the problems involved. ☊ conscious ☊
the conservative views of his parents ☊ conservative ☊
a consideration of the legal issues involved ☊ consideration ☊
Time is another important consideration. ☊ consideration ☊
Their kindness and consideration will not be forgotten. ☊ consideration ☊
a consumer society (= one where buying and selling is considered to be very important) ☊ consumer ☊
The company has maintained trade contacts with India. ☊ contact ☊
Your tone of voice is as important as the content of what you have to say. ☊ content ☊
I want you to continue as project manager. ☊ continue ☊
contrast (in sth): A wool jacket complements the silk trousers and provides an interesting contrast in texture. ☊ contrast ☊
contrast (of sth): Careful contrast of the two plans shows some important differences. ☊ contrast ☊
an important contribution to the debate ☊ contribution ☊
A military junta took control of the country. ☊ control ☊
The whole territory is now controlled by the army. ☊ control ☊
She's very conventional in her views. ☊ conventional ☊
The pub is a converted warehouse. ☊ convert ☊
Store lemons in a cool dry place. ☊ cool ☊
Relations between them have definitely cooled (= they are not as friendly with each other as they were). ☊ cool ☊
Concern for the environment is at the core of our policies. ☊ core ☊
a charming country cottage with roses around the door ☊ cottage ☊
a city/county/borough/district council ☊ council ☊
The surrounding countryside is windswept and rocky. ☊ countryside ☊
magnificent views over open countryside ☊ countryside ☊
the southern counties ☊ county ☊
Orange County ☊ county ☊
to go on a management training course ☊ course ☊
A girl was killed yesterday in a crash involving a stolen car. ☊ crash ☊
an expert in crisis management ☊ crisis ☊
The first 24 hours after the operation are the most critical. ☊ critical ☊
a critical moment in our country's history ☊ critical ☊
a critical factor in the election campaign ☊ critical ☊
Reducing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is of critical importance. ☊ critical ☊
Your decision is critical to our future. ☊ critical ☊
a critical comment/report ☊ critical ☊
The supervisor is always very critical. ☊ critical ☊
critical of sb/sth: Tom's parents were highly critical of the school. ☊ critical ☊
Sugar is an important crop on the island. ☊ crop ☊
She wore a small gold cross on a chain around her neck. ☊ cross ☊
He left the hotel surrounded by crowds of journalists. ☊ crowd ☊
a crowded bar ☊ crowded ☊
a crucial factor/issue/decision ☊ crucial ☊
topics of crucial importance ☊ crucial ☊
The next few weeks are going to be crucial. ☊ crucial ☊
crucial to/for sth: Winning this contract is crucial to the success of the company. ☊ crucial ☊
crucial that...: It is crucial that we get this right. ☊ crucial ☊
Parents play a crucial role in preparing their child for school. ☊ crucial ☊
the cry of gulls circling overhead ☊ cry ☊
The orchestra is very important for the cultural life of the city. ☊ cultural ☊
His clothes were curiously old-fashioned. ☊ curiously ☊
His hair curls naturally. ☊ curl ☊
a dog with a curly tail ☊ curly ☊
the unemployment-income curve (= a line on a graph showing the relationship between the number of unemployed people and national income) ☊ curve ☊
The road curved around the bay. ☊ curve ☊
It is the custom in that country for women to marry young. ☊ custom ☊
The firm has excellent customer relations. ☊ customer ☊
The Customs have seized large quantities of smuggled heroin. ☊ customs ☊
a customs officer ☊ customs ☊
to go through customs and passport control ☊ customs ☊
customs duty/duties ☊ customs ☊
They cut off the enemy's retreat. ☊ cut sth off ☊
The new factory cuts off our view of the hills. ☊ cut sth off ☊
The army was cut off from its base. ☊ cut sb/sth off (from sb/sth) ☊
cycling shorts ☊ cycling ☊
We did a deal with the management on overtime. ☊ deal ☊
a big (= an important) decision ☊ decision ☊
The decisions by the management committee will affect everyone in the company. ☊ decision ☊
The town fell into (a) decline (= started to be less busy, important, etc.) after the mine closed. ☊ decline ☊
decrease (in sth): There has been some decrease in military spending this year. ☊ decrease ☊
a place of great power and of deep significance ☊ deep ☊
deeply held beliefs/convictions/views (= that sb feels very strongly) ☊ deeply ☊
a defeated army ☊ defeat ☊
defend sb/yourself/sth: Troops have been sent to defend the borders. ☊ defend ☊
The eye is one of the most delicate organs of the body. ☊ delicate ☊
demand that...: The UN has demanded that all troops be withdrawn. ☊ demand ☊
They are demanding that all troops should be withdrawn. ☊ demand ☊
demand to do sth: I demand to see the manager. ☊ demand ☊
She looked desperately around for a weapon. ☊ desperately ☊
He's developed a real flair for management. ☊ develop ☊
Their relationship has developed over a number of years. ☊ develop ☊
electrical labour-saving devices around the home ☊ device ☊
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) ☊
The programme was about customs in different parts of the country. ☊ different ☊
This information has a direct bearing on (= it is closely connected with) the case. ☊ direct ☊
A new manager has been appointed to direct the project. ☊ direct ☊
The issues raised in the report relate directly to the ongoing work of the charity. ☊ directly ☊
The two incidents are not directly linked. ☊ directly ☊
His clothes were covered in dirt. ☊ dirt ☊
Pack the dirt firmly round the plants. ☊ dirt ☊
dirty hands/clothes ☊ dirty ☊
disagree that...: Few would disagree that students learn best when they are interested in the topic. ☊ disagree ☊
I hate to disappoint you, but I'm just not interested. ☊ disappoint ☊
He wears an identity disc around his neck. ☊ disc ☊
Strict discipline is imposed on army recruits. ☊ discipline ☊
Researchers in this field have made some important new discoveries. ☊ discovery ☊
a tax/postal district ☊ district ☊
congressional districts ☊ district ☊
Does this pub do (= provide) lunches? ☊ do ☊
'What do you want to see me about?' 'It's to do with that letter you sent me.' ☊ be/have to do with sb/sth ☊
Copies of the relevant documents must be filed at court. ☊ document ☊
One of the documents leaked to the press was a memorandum written by the head of the security police. ☊ document ☊
a double-page advertisement ☊ double ☊
dress (in sth): I dressed quickly. ☊ dress ☊
dress sb (in sth): She dressed the children in their best clothes. ☊ dress ☊
Get up and get dressed! ☊ dress ☊
The children spend hours dressing and undressing their dolls. ☊ dress ☊
She always dressed entirely in black. ☊ dress ☊
dress sb (for/in/as sth): He was dressed as a woman (= he was wearing women's clothes). ☊ dress ☊
dressing-up clothes ☊ dress up, dress sb up ☊
dress-up clothes ☊ dress up, dress sb up ☊
Hurry up and get dressed. ☊ dressed ☊
fully dressed ☊ dressed ☊
I can't go to the door—I'm not dressed yet. ☊ dressed ☊
dressed in...: The bride was dressed in white. ☊ dressed ☊
He was casually dressed in jeans and a T-shirt. ☊ dressed ☊
He dropped his trousers (= undid them and let them fall). ☊ drop ☊
He dropped his pants. ☊ drop ☊
The countryside was flat, dull and uninteresting. ☊ dull ☊
There's never a dull moment when John's around. ☊ dull ☊
customs/excise/import duties ☊ duty ☊
We can wear each other's clothes. ☊ each other ☊
The earth revolves around the sun. ☊ earth ☊
All important points are numbered for ease of reference (= so that you can find them easily). ☊ ease ☊
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 ☊
Patient education is important to minimize the risk of a second heart attack. ☊ education ☊
Customer relations is an important element of the job. ☊ element ☊
I'm taking a few clothes and some books, not much else. ☊ else ☊
emphasize sth: His speech emphasized the importance of attracting industry to the town. ☊ emphasize ☊
employee rights/relations ☊ employee ☊
After just one day, she had already made an enemy of her manager. ☊ enemy ☊
It is important to conserve energy. ☊ energy ☊
enjoy doing sth: I enjoy playing tennis and squash. ☊ enjoy ☊
enormous interest ☊ enormous ☊
I didn't have enough clothes to last a week. ☊ enough ☊
I've had enough of driving the kids around. ☊ have had enough (of sth/sb) ☊
The job involves a lot of entertaining. ☊ entertain ☊
'I don't mind,' she said, without much enthusiasm. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
Diet and exercise are equally important. ☊ equally ☊
He was, essentially, a teacher, not a manager. ☊ essentially ☊
The article was essentially concerned with her relationship with her parents (= it dealt with other things, but this was the most important). ☊ essentially ☊
The school has established a successful relationship with the local community. ☊ establish ☊
I'll get round to mending it eventually. ☊ eventually ☊
They were watching her every movement. ☊ every ☊
She has an exaggerated sense of her own importance. ☊ exaggerated ☊
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 ☊
Tours are arranged all year round (January excepted). ☊ except ☊
exchange sth with sb: I shook hands and exchanged a few words with the manager. ☊ exchange ☊
An excited crowd of people gathered around her. ☊ excited ☊
Concern is growing over the number of children excluded from school (= not allowed to attend because of bad behaviour). ☊ exclude ☊
advertising/business/sales, etc. executives ☊ executive ☊
The new exhibit will tour a dozen US cities next year. ☊ exhibit ☊
It is important to try and learn from experience. ☊ experience ☊
Facts can be established by observation and experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
expert (at/in doing sth): She's expert at making cheap but stylish clothes. ☊ expert ☊
an explosion of interest in learning Japanese ☊ explosion ☊
express sth: Teachers have expressed concern about the changes. ☊ express ☊
His views have been expressed in numerous speeches. ☊ express ☊
to express interest/regret/surprise ☊ express ☊
The pub had an extension (= was allowed to stay open longer) on Christmas Eve. ☊ extension ☊
Take extra care on the roads this evening. ☊ extra ☊
extreme left-wing/right-wing views ☊ extreme ☊
extremely important/useful/complicated ☊ extremely ☊
The risks involved are extremely high. ☊ extremely ☊
And remember, I'll have my eye on you so you'd better behave. ☊ have your eye on sb ☊
She looked around for a familiar face. ☊ face ☊
Voluntary work was particularly important in view of the fact that women were often forced to give up paid work on marriage. ☊ fact ☊
It's important to distinguish fact from fiction. ☊ fact ☊
The closure of the mine was the single most important factor in the town's decline. ☊ factor ☊
He has blind faith (= unreasonable trust) in doctors' ability to find a cure. ☊ faith ☊
The support of family and friends is vital. ☊ family ☊
We've only told the immediate family (= the closest relations). ☊ family ☊
the Royal Family (= the children and close relations of the king or queen) ☊ family ☊
She's family (= she is a relation). ☊ family ☊
family ties/connections ☊ family ☊
As far as I am concerned, you can do what you like. ☊ as/so far as I am concerned ☊
The last of these reasons is by far the most important. ☊ by far ☊
She is on the far right of the party (= holds extreme right-wing political views). ☊ far ☊
Jeans are still in fashion. ☊ fashion ☊
fashionable clothes/furniture/ideas ☊ fashionable ☊
He's proud of his children and blind to their faults. ☊ fault ☊
Many of the hotels featured in the brochure offer special deals for weekend breaks. ☊ feature ☊
There's enough here to feed an army. ☊ feed ☊
female reproductive organs ☊ female ☊
They gathered soldiers to fight the invading army. ☊ fight ☊
Fighting broke out in three districts of the city last night. ☊ fighting ☊
fight (with sb/sth): He got into a fight with a man in the bar. ☊ fight ☊
the world of high finance (= finance involving large companies or countries) ☊ finance ☊
fine clothes/wines/workmanship ☊ fine ☊
a beautifully finished suit ☊ finished ☊
The officer ordered his men to fire. ☊ fire ☊
'I can manage,' she said firmly. ☊ firmly ☊
an issue of the first importance ☊ first ☊
The content of any article needs, first of all, to be relevant to the reader. ☊ first of all ☊
At first I thought he was shy, but then I discovered he was just not interested in other people. ☊ at first ☊
In the pool she could see little silvery fish darting around. ☊ fish ☊
fit sb/sth: I can't find clothes to fit me. ☊ fit ☊
The children seem to think I'm only fit for cooking and washing! ☊ fit ☊
The road stretched ahead across the flat landscape. ☊ flat ☊
a pile of neatly folded clothes ☊ fold ☊
He always followed the latest fashions (= dressed in fashionable clothes). ☊ follow ☊
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 ☊
rebel/government forces ☊ force ☊
She's a force to be reckoned with (= a person who has a lot of power and influence and should therefore be treated seriously). ☊ force ☊
The ultimatum contained the threat of military force. ☊ force ☊
plans to seize power by force of arms (= by military force) ☊ force ☊
It takes her forever to get dressed. ☊ forever ☊
forgive me: Forgive me, but I don't see that any of this concerns me. ☊ forgive ☊
Most political questions involve morality in some form or other. ☊ form ☊
Formal diplomatic relations between the two countries were re-established in December. ☊ formal ☊
The accounts were formally approved by the board. ☊ formally ☊
This beautiful old building has been restored to its former glory. ☊ former ☊
I learnt that the house had formerly been an inn. ☊ formerly ☊
We consider this agreement to be an important step forward. ☊ forward ☊
Ensure there is a free flow of air around the machine. ☊ free ☊
These proposals would give health authorities greater freedom in deciding how to spend their money. ☊ freedom ☊
We met in a local bar much frequented by students. ☊ frequent ☊
a collection of summer dresses in fresh colours ☊ fresh ☊
to maintain friendly relations with all countries ☊ friendly ☊
Your friendship is very important to me. ☊ friendship ☊
From a financial point of view the project was a disaster. ☊ from ☊
She came round the corner at full speed. ☊ full ☊
She was full of admiration for the care she had received. ☊ full ☊
There were cardboard boxes stuffed full of clothes. ☊ full ☊
bodily functions (= for example eating, sex, using the toilet) ☊ function ☊
There is a fundamental difference between the two points of view. ☊ fundamental ☊
a question of fundamental importance ☊ fundamental ☊
I can't see any future in this relationship. ☊ future ☊
ball games, such as football or tennis ☊ game ☊
be gathered + adv.prep.: They were all gathered round the TV. ☊ gather ☊
This opinion is common among the general population (= ordinary people). ☊ general ☊
books of general interest (= of interest to most people) ☊ general ☊
This is a crucial year for your relationships in general and your love life in particular. ☊ in general ☊
The proposal has generated a lot of interest. ☊ generate ☊
genuine concern for others ☊ genuine ☊
get sb/sth + adv./prep.: The general had to get his troops across the river. ☊ get ☊
to get dressed/undressed (= to put your clothes on/take your clothes off) ☊ get ☊
After a time you get to realize that these things don't matter. ☊ get ☊
Did you manage to get tickets for the concert? ☊ get ☊
get doing sth: I hope to get around to answering your letter next week. ☊ get round/around to sth ☊
Alex is not interested in girls yet. ☊ girl ☊
The rebels were forced to give in. ☊ give in (to sb/sth) ☊
My clothes won't all go in that one suitcase. ☊ go ☊
I want this memo to go to all managers. ☊ go ☊
Shall we go for a drink (= at a pub or bar) after work? ☊ go ☊
to go into the Army/the Church/Parliament ☊ go into sth ☊
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 went round to the post office. ☊ go around/round (to...) ☊
Get dressed now, there's a good girl. ☊ good ☊
The country is governed by elected representatives of the people. ☊ govern ☊
government policies/officials/ministers ☊ government ☊
a government department/agency/grant ☊ government ☊
Democratic government has now replaced military rule. ☊ government ☊
the board of governors of the college ☊ governor ☊
He grabbed her around the throat and squeezed. ☊ grab ☊
The police have expressed grave concern about the missing child's safety. ☊ grave ☊
Local people are gravely concerned. ☊ gravely ☊
the great powers (= important and powerful countries) ☊ great ☊
The great majority of (= most) people seem to agree with this view. ☊ great ☊
a matter of great importance ☊ great ☊
Take great care of it. ☊ great ☊
She was dressed all in green. ☊ green ☊
He managed to cover a lot of ground in a short talk. ☊ ground ☊
Students stood around in groups waiting for their results. ☊ group ☊
a concern with personal (= mental and emotional) growth and development ☊ growth ☊
The prisoners were guarded by soldiers. ☊ guard ☊
He was the guest of honour (= the most important person invited to an event). ☊ guest ☊
We were guided around the museums. ☊ guide ☊
Most of his clothes were handed down to him by his older brother. ☊ hand sth down (to sb) ☊
hang adv./prep.: There were several expensive suits hanging in the wardrobe. ☊ hang ☊
You hang around here in case he comes, and I'll go on ahead. ☊ hang around (...) ☊
I think we can manage quite happily on our own. ☊ happily ☊
a strange relationship built on love and hate ☊ hate ☊
He had nothing (= no clothes) on. ☊ have (got) sth on ☊
As long as you have your health, nothing else matters. ☊ health ☊
I can't really afford it, but, what the hell (= it doesn't matter), I'll get it anyway. ☊ hell ☊
The manager will be free soon—you can wait for her here. ☊ her ☊
The house has a high wall all the way round it. ☊ high ☊
An eagle circled high overhead. ☊ high ☊
Did you see the manager himself? ☊ himself ☊
These jeans are too tight around the hips. ☊ hip ☊
The building is of historical importance. ☊ historical ☊
hold sb: Police are holding two men in connection with last Thursday's bank raid. ☊ hold ☊
I had to hold my stomach in (= pull the muscles flat) to zip up my jeans. ☊ hold ☊
They managed to hold on until help arrived. ☊ hold on ☊
There were holes in the knees of his trousers. ☊ hole ☊
Let's be honest, she's only interested in Mike because of his money. ☊ honest ☊
He was buried with full military honours (= with a special military service as a sign of respect). ☊ honour ☊
the guest of honour (= the most important one) ☊ honour ☊
the seat/place of honour (= given to the most important guest) ☊ honour ☊
a friendly, family-run hotel ☊ hotel ☊
Britain's licensing hours (= when pubs are allowed to open) used to be very restricted. ☊ hour ☊
This is the only place to get a drink after hours (= after the normal closing time for pubs). ☊ hour ☊
We went on a tour of the house and grounds (= for example, at a country house, open to the public). ☊ house ☊
household bills/chores/goods (= connected with looking after a house and the people living in it) ☊ household ☊
The sums of money involved are potentially huge. ☊ huge ☊
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) ☊
He hurt his back playing squash. ☊ hurt ☊
The latest big idea is to make women more interested in sport. ☊ idea ☊
He hasn't the faintest idea how to manage people. ☊ have no idea, not have the faintest, first, etc. idea ☊
So what if he was late. Who cares? ☊ if ☊
illustrate sth: To illustrate my point, let me tell you a little story. ☊ illustrate ☊
The advertisements are intended to improve the company's image. ☊ image ☊
Image is very important in the music world. ☊ image ☊
The equator is an imaginary line around the middle of the earth. ☊ imaginary ☊
Our immediate concern is to help the families of those who died. ☊ immediate ☊
impatient (at sth): Sarah was becoming increasingly impatient at their lack of interest. ☊ impatient ☊
The development of the site will have implications for the surrounding countryside. ☊ implication ☊
imply sth: The fact that she was here implies a degree of interest. ☊ imply ☊
customs imported from the West ☊ import ☊
She stressed the importance of careful preparation. ☊ importance ☊
It's a matter of the greatest importance to me. ☊ importance ☊
the relative importance of the two ideas ☊ importance ☊
State your reasons in order of importance. ☊ importance ☊
He was very aware of his own importance (= of his status). ☊ importance ☊
an important decision/factor ☊ important ☊
I have an important announcement to make. ☊ important ☊
Money played an important role in his life. ☊ important ☊
Listening is an important part of the job. ☊ important ☊
one of the most important collections of American art ☊ important ☊
It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions. ☊ important ☊
It is important that he attend every day. ☊ important ☊
It is important that he should attend every day. ☊ important ☊
It is important for him to attend every day. ☊ important ☊
important (to sb): It's very important to me that you should be there. ☊ important ☊
The important thing is to keep trying. ☊ important ☊
an important member of the team ☊ important ☊
He likes to feel important. ☊ important ☊
More importantly, can he be trusted? ☊ importantly ☊
It was noticeable how a few people managed to impose their will on the others. ☊ impose ☊
improvement in/on/to sth: an improvement in Anglo-German relations ☊ improvement ☊
dressed in their best clothes ☊ in ☊
He is in the army. ☊ in ☊
include sb/sth as sth: Representatives from the country were included as observers at the conference. ☊ include ☊
increasingly difficult/important/popular ☊ increasingly ☊
It was important to me to be financially independent of my parents. ☊ independent ☊
Two independent research bodies reached the same conclusions. ☊ independent ☊
indirect costs (= costs that are not directly connected with making a product, for example training, heating, rent, etc.) ☊ indirect ☊
influence (with sb): She could probably exert her influence with the manager and get you a job. ☊ influence ☊
He refused to comment before he had seen all the relevant information. ☊ information ☊
Too much bureaucracy represses creativity and initiative. ☊ initiative ☊
It was up to the US to take the initiative in repairing relations. ☊ initiative ☊
I pretended not to care but I was screaming inside. ☊ inside ☊
The new management intends to institute a number of changes. ☊ institute ☊
surgical/optical/precision, etc. instruments ☊ instrument ☊
the US Central Intelligence Agency ☊ intelligence ☊
the head of military intelligence ☊ intelligence ☊
Her main interests are music and tennis. ☊ interest ☊
He was a man of wide interests outside his work. ☊ interest ☊
There are many places of interest near the city. ☊ interest ☊
These plants will add interest to your garden in winter. ☊ interest ☊
These documents are of great historical interest. ☊ interest ☊
to be of cultural/scientific interest ☊ interest ☊
This museum holds particular interest for geologists. ☊ interest ☊
to feel/have/show/express (an) interest in sth ☊ interest ☊
Do your parents take an interest in your friends? ☊ interest ☊
By that time I had lost (all) interest in the idea. ☊ interest ☊
I watched with interest. ☊ interest ☊
As a matter of interest (= I'd like to know), what time did the party finish? ☊ interest ☊
Just out of interest, how much did it cost? ☊ interest ☊
Could I interest you in this model, Sir? ☊ interest sb in sth ☊
interested (in sth/sb): I'm very interested in history. ☊ interested ☊
interested (in doing sth): Anyone interested in joining the club should contact us at the address below. ☊ interested ☊
interested (to do sth): We would be interested to hear your views on this subject. ☊ interested ☊
an interested audience ☊ interested ☊
She was watching with a politely interested expression on her face. ☊ interested ☊
There's a talk on Italian art—are you interested (= would you like to go)? ☊ interested ☊
He sounded genuinely interested. ☊ interested ☊
international relations ☊ international ☊
We interrupt this programme to bring you an important news bulletin. ☊ interrupt ☊
I managed to work for two hours without interruption. ☊ interruption ☊
He has an interview next week for the manager's job. ☊ interview ☊
Interviews and questionnaires are the most important tools in market research. ☊ interview ☊
the introduction of compulsory military service ☊ introduction ☊
In his time managing the club he has invested millions on new players. ☊ invest ☊
involve sth: Any investment involves an element of risk. ☊ involve ☊
Many of the crimes involved drugs. ☊ involve ☊
involve doing sth: The test will involve answering questions about a photograph. ☊ involve ☊
involve sb/sth doing sth: The job involves me travelling all over the country. ☊ involve ☊
The job involves my travelling all over the country. ☊ involve ☊
There was a serious incident involving a group of youths. ☊ involve ☊
involve sb (in sth/in doing sth): We want to involve as many people as possible in the celebrations. ☊ involve ☊
involve yourself (in sth): Parents should involve themselves in their child's education. ☊ involve ☊
We need to examine all the costs involved in the project first. ☊ involved ☊
We'll make our decision and contact the people involved. ☊ involved ☊
He's a very involved father (= he spends a lot of time with his children). ☊ involved ☊
They're not romantically involved. ☊ involved ☊
involved with sb/sth: You're too emotionally involved with the situation. ☊ involved ☊
her growing involvement with contemporary music ☊ involvement ☊
iron ore (= rock containing iron) ☊ iron ☊
a key/sensitive/controversial issue ☊ issue ☊
A windproof jacket is an essential item of clothing for hillwalking. ☊ item ☊
The cat was washing itself. ☊ itself ☊
The village itself is pretty, but the surrounding countryside is rather dull. ☊ itself ☊
recipes for jams and preserves ☊ jam ☊
I've got various jobs around the house to do. ☊ job ☊
The takeover of the company is bound to mean more job losses. ☊ job ☊
the world junior tennis championships ☊ junior ☊
He demanded, not without justice, that he should be allowed to express his views. ☊ justice ☊
keen on sb/sth: Tom's very keen on Anna. ☊ keen ☊
keen on doing sth: She's not keen on being told what to do. ☊ keen ☊
keen (to do sth): John was very keen to help. ☊ 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 ☊
The key is, how long can the federal government control the inflation rate? ☊ key ☊
He was a key figure in the campaign. ☊ key ☊
She played a key role in the dispute. ☊ key ☊
kick sb/sth + adv./prep./adj.: The boys were kicking a ball around in the yard. ☊ kick ☊
A bunch of kids were hanging around outside. ☊ kid ☊
Visitors are kindly requested to sign the book. ☊ kindly ☊
These jeans are torn at the knee. ☊ knee ☊
The boys were knocking (= kicking) a ball around in the back yard. ☊ knock ☊
You know that restaurant round the corner? It's closed down. ☊ you know ☊
He'll only wear clothes with a designer label. ☊ label ☊
Repairs involve skilled labour, which can be expensive. ☊ labour ☊
good labour relations (= the relationship between workers and employers) ☊ labour ☊
The troops landed at dawn. ☊ land ☊
the bleak/rugged/dramatic, etc. landscape of the area ☊ landscape ☊
the woods and fields that are typical features of the English landscape ☊ landscape ☊
an urban/industrial landscape ☊ landscape ☊
She specializes in landscapes. ☊ landscape ☊
winding country lanes ☊ lane ☊
the manager who is largely responsible for the team's victory ☊ largely ☊
This last point is crucial. ☊ last ☊
The latter point is the most important. ☊ latter ☊
The Navy is to launch a new warship today. ☊ launch ☊
After the riots, the military was brought in to restore law and order. ☊ law and order ☊
How many layers of clothing are you wearing? ☊ layer ☊
There were too many layers of management in the company. ☊ layer ☊
learn (about sth): She's very keen to learn about Japanese culture. ☊ learn ☊
'Do you mind if I put the television on?' 'No, not in the least.' ☊ not in the least ☊
a trouser/pant leg ☊ leg ☊
These jeans are too long in the leg. ☊ leg ☊
It's an important case both legally and politically. ☊ legally ☊
It was a lesson not lost on (= learned well by) the team manager. ☊ lesson ☊
let sb/sth do sth: Let them splash around in the pool for a while. ☊ let ☊
a decision taken at board level ☊ level ☊
licensing hours (= the times when alcohol can be sold at a pub, etc.) ☊ license ☊
Don't leave toys lying around—someone might trip over them. ☊ lie around ☊
Her daily life involved meeting lots of people. ☊ life ☊
The International Stock Exchange started life as a London coffee shop. ☊ life ☊
light summer clothes ☊ light ☊
Do what you like—I don't care. ☊ like ☊
He hung the towels out on the line (= clothes line). ☊ line ☊
There is a fine line between showing interest in what someone is doing and interfering in it. ☊ line ☊
Your feet must be behind the line when you serve (= in tennis ). ☊ line ☊
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 to/with B: Exposure to ultraviolet light is closely linked to skin cancer. ☊ link ☊
a bar selling snacks and liquid refreshment (= drinks) ☊ liquid ☊
We should manage, with a little bit of luck. ☊ little ☊
He showed a lively interest in politics. ☊ lively ☊
It was a logical conclusion from the child's point of view. ☊ logical ☊
We're a long way from anywhere here. ☊ long ☊
Looked at from that point of view, his decision is easier to understand. ☊ look at sth ☊
People came out of their houses and looked around. ☊ look around/round ☊
Let's look round the town this afternoon. ☊ look around/round (sth) ☊
She looked round when she heard the noise. ☊ look round ☊
It's an interesting place. Do you want to take a look around? ☊ look ☊
She fastened the belt loosely around her waist. ☊ loosely ☊
The two problems are only loosely related. ☊ loosely ☊
Enemy troops suffered heavy losses. ☊ loss ☊
I care a lot about you. ☊ lot ☊
I play tennis quite a lot (= often) in the summer. ☊ lot ☊
I like most sports but tennis is my first love. ☊ love ☊
Just put those clothes in the machine (= the washing machine). ☊ machine ☊
'I'm going to buy some new clothes.' 'Well, don't go mad (= spend more than is sensible).' ☊ mad ☊
to be mad on tennis ☊ mad ☊
Her designer clothes were from the pages of a glossy fashion magazine. ☊ magazine ☊
Trust is the magic ingredient in our relationship. ☊ magic ☊
The two countries have always maintained close relations. ☊ maintain ☊
to play a major role in sth ☊ major ☊
make sth of sb/sth: This isn't very important—I don't want to make an issue of it. ☊ 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 ☊
She makes her own clothes. ☊ make ☊
the relationships between men and women ☊ man ☊
It's like trying to manage an unruly child. ☊ manage ☊
Can you manage that suitcase? ☊ manage ☊
to manage a factory/bank/hotel/soccer team ☊ manage ☊
to manage a department/project ☊ manage ☊
We need people who are good at managing. ☊ manage ☊
He has to manage on less than £100 a week. ☊ manage ☊
Don't tell me how to manage my affairs. ☊ manage ☊
a computer program that helps you manage data efficiently ☊ 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 ☊
manage sth: In spite of his disappointment, he managed a weak smile. ☊ manage ☊
I don't know exactly how we'll manage it, but we will, somehow. ☊ manage ☊
Can you manage another piece of cake? (= eat one) ☊ manage ☊
manage (to do sth): We managed to get to the airport in time. ☊ manage ☊
He always manages to say the wrong thing. ☊ manage ☊
We couldn't have managed without you. ☊ manage ☊
'Need any help?' 'No, thanks. I can manage.' ☊ manage ☊
a career in management ☊ management ☊
hotel/project management ☊ management ☊
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 ☊
He is one of the highest paid management gurus in the world. ☊ management ☊
The management is/are considering closing the factory. ☊ management ☊
The shop is now under new management. ☊ management ☊
junior/middle/senior management ☊ management ☊
a management decision/job ☊ management ☊
Most managements are keen to avoid strikes. ☊ management ☊
classroom management ☊ management ☊
time management (= the way in which you organize how you spend your time) ☊ management ☊
management of staff ☊ management ☊
Diet plays an important role in the management of heart disease. ☊ management ☊
a bank/hotel manager ☊ manager ☊
a meeting of area managers ☊ manager ☊
+ noun: They marched 20 miles to reach the capital. ☊ march ☊
The army began their long march to the coast. ☊ march ☊
'You're wearing a tie!' 'Full marks for observation.' ☊ mark ☊
They have cornered the market in sportswear (= sell the most). ☊ market ☊
He has a Master's in Business Administration. ☊ master ☊
They are playing an important match against Liverpool on Saturday. ☊ match ☊
Just as a matter of interest (= because it is interesting, not because it is important), how much did you pay for it? ☊ matter ☊
They had important matters to discuss. ☊ 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 ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
mean sb for sth/sb: I was never meant for the army (= did not have the qualities needed to become a soldier). ☊ mean ☊
Accurate measurement is very important in science. ☊ measurement ☊
There isn't a house for miles around here. ☊ mile ☊
military training/intelligence ☊ military ☊
a military coup ☊ military ☊
military uniform ☊ military ☊
We may have to take military action. ☊ military ☊
The military was/were called in to deal with the riot. ☊ military ☊
'Drugs' are associated in most people's minds with drug abuse. ☊ 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 ☊
He wouldn't have minded so much if she'd told him the truth. ☊ mind ☊
mind how, what, etc...: She never minded how hot it was. ☊ mind ☊
This isn't where I intended to take you—but never mind, it's just as good. ☊ never mind ☊
Only a small minority of students is/are interested in politics these days. ☊ minority ☊
mistaken views/ideas ☊ mistaken ☊
The mood of the meeting was distinctly pessimistic. ☊ mood ☊
the relationship between mother and baby ☊ mother ☊
to enjoy the mountain air/scenery ☊ mountain ☊
A number of industries sprang up around the mouth of the river. ☊ mouth ☊
You can hardly move in this pub on Saturdays (= because it is so crowded). ☊ move ☊
The management have made no move to settle the strike. ☊ move ☊
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 ☊
Troy watched her every movement. ☊ movement ☊
enemy troop movements ☊ movement ☊
the mass movement of herds of wildebeest ☊ movement ☊
Mystery surrounds her disappearance. ☊ mystery ☊
They often wandered around the house stark naked (= completely naked). ☊ naked ☊
The manager has named his side for the semi-final. ☊ name ☊
The clothes are available in warm natural colours. ☊ natural ☊
the British and German navies ☊ navy ☊
He's joined the navy/the Navy. ☊ navy ☊
an officer in the navy/the Navy ☊ navy ☊
The navy is/are considering buying six new warships. ☊ navy ☊
neatly folded clothes ☊ neatly ☊
We searched the surrounding neighbourhood for the missing boy. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
I neither knew nor cared what had happened to him. ☊ neither ☊
There is little chance that we will succeed in changing the law. Nevertheless, it is important that we try. ☊ nevertheless ☊
Round here, you leave school at sixteen and next thing you know, you're married with three kids. ☊ next ☊
nice about sth: I complained to the manager and he was very nice about it. ☊ nice ☊
It's nonsense to say they don't care. ☊ nonsense ☊
There was no one else around. ☊ no one ☊
Nothing else matters to him apart from his job. ☊ nothing ☊
That has nothing to do with what we're discussing. ☊ be/have nothing to do with sb/sth ☊
These protests have really made the government sit up and take notice (= realize the importance of the situation). ☊ notice ☊
She wears those strange clothes just to get herself noticed. ☊ notice ☊
an objective analysis/assessment/report ☊ objective ☊
objective criteria ☊ objective ☊
I find it difficult to be objective where he's concerned. ☊ objective ☊
These figures give a reliable and objective indicator of changing trends in people's lifestyles. ☊ 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 ☊
The suspect is being kept under observation (= watched closely by the police). ☊ observation ☊
She has outstanding powers of observation (= the ability to notice things around her). ☊ observation ☊
an observation post/tower (= a place from where sb, especially an enemy, can be watched) ☊ observation ☊
She has some interesting observations on possible future developments. ☊ observation ☊
observe sb/sth: Have you observed any changes lately? ☊ observe ☊
All the characters in the novel are closely observed (= seem like people in real life). ☊ observe ☊
I want you to observe all the details. ☊ observe ☊
observe sb/sth do sth: The police observed a man enter the bank. ☊ observe ☊
observe sb/sth doing sth: They observed him entering the bank. ☊ observe ☊
observe that...: She observed that all the chairs were already occupied. ☊ observe ☊
be observed to do sth: He was observed to follow her closely. ☊ observe ☊
observe (sb/sth): I felt he was observing everything I did. ☊ 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 ☊
Diet and exercise are obviously important. ☊ obviously ☊
'I didn't realise it was a formal occasion.' 'Obviously!' (= I can see by the way you are dressed) ☊ obviously ☊
The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied. ☊ occupied ☊
The capital has been occupied by the rebel army. ☊ occupy ☊
oddly coloured clothes ☊ oddly ☊
army/airforce/naval, etc. officers ☊ officer ☊
a commissioned/non-commissioned officer ☊ officer ☊
a customs/prison/welfare officer ☊ officer ☊
Yes, officer, I saw what happened. ☊ officer ☊
a bank/company/court/government official ☊ official ☊
a senior official in the State Department ☊ official ☊
old-fashioned clothes/styles/methods/equipment ☊ old-fashioned ☊
My parents are old-fashioned about relationships and marriage. ☊ old-fashioned ☊
Whose side are you on (= which of two or more different views do you support)? ☊ on ☊
Her one concern was for the health of her baby. ☊ one ☊
Troops opened fire on (= started shooting) the crowds. ☊ open ☊
opinion (that...): The chairman expressed the opinion that job losses were inevitable. ☊ opinion ☊
He has very strong political opinions. ☊ opinion ☊
legal/medical/political opinion (= the beliefs of people working in the legal, etc. profession) ☊ opinion ☊
Our views are diametrically opposed on this issue. ☊ opposed ☊
It's not easy having a relationship when you live at opposite ends of the country. ☊ opposite ☊
The army met with fierce opposition in every town. ☊ opposition ☊
The army has been sent in to maintain order in the capital. ☊ order ☊
arranged in order of priority/importance/size ☊ order ☊
All those concerned must work together in order that agreement can be reached on this issue. ☊ in order that ☊
the sense organs (= the eyes, ears, nose, etc.) ☊ organ ☊
the sexual/reproductive organs ☊ organ ☊
I went swimming while the others played tennis. ☊ other ☊
He found me, not the other way round/around. ☊ other ☊
He gets out of the army in a few weeks. ☊ out ☊
outdoor clothing/activities ☊ outdoor ☊
I walked around the outside of the building. ☊ outside ☊
She has a lot of outside interests (= not connected with her work). ☊ outside ☊
the outstanding features of the landscape ☊ outstanding ☊
There were papers lying around all over the place. ☊ over ☊
She makes all her own clothes. ☊ own ☊
a pair of trousers/pants/jeans, etc. ☊ pair ☊
a pair of pants ☊ pants ☊
a new pair of pants ☊ pants ☊
ski pants ☊ pants ☊
Experience is more important for this job than paper qualifications (= that exist on paper, but may not have any real value). ☊ paper ☊
These documents are of particular interest. ☊ particular ☊
particularly good/important/useful ☊ particularly ☊
Some people are unwilling to attend the classes partly because of the cost involved. ☊ partly ☊
a dancing/tennis, etc. partner ☊ partner ☊
to be in/to go into partnership ☊ partnership ☊
Marriage should be an equal partnership. ☊ partnership ☊
partnership between A and B: a partnership between the United States and Europe ☊ partnership ☊
a junior member of the partnership ☊ partnership ☊
a passing phase/thought/interest ☊ passing ☊
Honestly, I'm past caring what happens (= I can no longer be bothered to care). ☊ past ☊
She has little patience with (= will not accept or consider) such views. ☊ patience ☊
pay sb/sth to do sth: I don't pay you to sit around all day doing nothing! ☊ pay ☊
He doesn't care what people think of him. ☊ people ☊
She performs an important role in our organization. ☊ perform ☊
The new management techniques aim to improve performance. ☊ performance ☊
Her academic performance has been inconsistent. ☊ performance ☊
She takes a personal interest in the work of the charity. ☊ personal ☊
Having good personal relationships is the most important thing for me. ☊ personal ☊
He was popular as much for his personal qualities as for his management skills. ☊ personal ☊
People's clothes are often an expression of their personality. ☊ personality ☊
a critical/decisive phase ☊ phase ☊
They are having a physical relationship. ☊ physical ☊
a piece of clothing/furniture/luggage ☊ piece ☊
a pile of books/clothes/bricks ☊ pile ☊
The clothes were piled high on the chair. ☊ pile ☊
We placed an advertisement for a cleaner in the local paper. ☊ place ☊
plan sth: We're planning a trip to France in the spring—are you interested? ☊ plan ☊
a viewing platform giving stunning views over the valley ☊ platform ☊
the importance of learning through play ☊ play ☊
We've lost two key players through injury. ☊ player ☊
plot sth: Military officers were suspected of plotting a coup. ☊ plot ☊
At this point I don't care what you decide to do. ☊ 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 ☊
The border will be policed by UN officials. ☊ police ☊
The profession is policed by its own regulatory body. ☊ police ☊
sexual politics (= concerning relationships of power between the sexes) ☊ politics ☊
She's a good teacher but a poor manager. ☊ poor ☊
Flashbulbs were popping all around them. ☊ pop ☊
a popular misconception ☊ popular ☊
Oil spillages are disastrous for fish populations. ☊ population ☊
This show of concern is just a pose. ☊ pose ☊
Wealth and position (= high social status) were not important to her. ☊ position ☊
My parents always took the position that early nights meant healthy children. ☊ position ☊
a positive attitude/outlook ☊ positive ☊
'Do you think he'll resign?' 'Anything's possible where he's concerned.' ☊ possible ☊
a police/customs/military post ☊ post ☊
an observation post ☊ post ☊
She was offered a key post in the new government. ☊ post ☊
Although I poured it carefully, I still managed to spill some. ☊ pour ☊
air/sea power (= military strength in the air/ at sea) ☊ power ☊
Bob's very practical. He does all the odd jobs around the house. ☊ practical ☊
Cool, loose-fitting clothes are practical in a hot climate. ☊ practical ☊
From a practical point of view, it isn't a good place to live. ☊ practical ☊
It's precisely because I care about you that I don't like you staying out late. ☊ precisely ☊
prepare yourself to do sth: The troops prepared themselves to go into battle. ☊ prepare ☊
Improving the product's presentation (= the way it is wrapped, advertised, etc.) should increase sales. ☊ presentation ☊
The sales manager will give a presentation on the new products. ☊ presentation ☊
She managed to preserve her sense of humour under very trying circumstances. ☊ preserve ☊
preserve sth + adj.: This vase has been preserved intact. ☊ preserve ☊
olives preserved in brine ☊ preserve ☊
Wax polish preserves wood and leather. ☊ preserve ☊
pretty clothes ☊ pretty ☊
He managed to get a good price for the car. ☊ price ☊
The report is primarily concerned with aircraft safety. ☊ primarily ☊
The person primarily responsible is the project manager. ☊ primarily ☊
Our primary concern must be the children. ☊ primary ☊
Good health care is of primary importance. ☊ primary ☊
You need to get your priorities right (= decide what is important to you). ☊ priority ☊
He was taken prisoner by rebel soldiers. ☊ prisoner ☊
Senior defence officials held private talks. ☊ private ☊
There's no history of heart problems (= disease connected with the heart) in our family. ☊ problem ☊
A phone call to the manager produced the result she wanted. ☊ produce ☊
It is important not to let production levels fall. ☊ production ☊
the caring professions (= that involve looking after people) ☊ profession ☊
The agency is voluntary and not run for profit. ☊ profit ☊
promote sth: The band has gone on tour to promote their new album. ☊ promote ☊
promote sth as sth: The area is being promoted as a tourist destination. ☊ promote ☊
promote sb: She worked hard and was soon promoted. ☊ promote ☊
Her promotion to Sales Manager took everyone by surprise. ☊ promotion ☊
a job with excellent promotion prospects ☊ promotion ☊
Her job is mainly concerned with sales and promotion. ☊ promotion ☊
Always try to keep a sense of proportion (= of the relative importance of different things). ☊ proportion ☊
protect sb/sth/yourself (against/from sth): Troops have been sent to protect aid workers against attack. ☊ protect ☊
Wear clothes that provide adequate protection against the wind and rain. ☊ protection ☊
prove to be sth: The promotion proved to be a turning point in his career. ☊ prove ☊
He felt he needed to prove his point (= show other people that he was right). ☊ prove ☊
They've gone down the pub for a drink. ☊ pub ☊
the landlord of the local pub ☊ pub ☊
There has been a great deal of publicity surrounding his disappearance. ☊ publicity ☊
There has been a lot of advance publicity for her new film. ☊ publicity ☊
a publicity campaign ☊ publicity ☊
They are pulling their troops out of the war zone. ☊ pull sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
Jake has been pursuing her (= trying to have a relationship with her) for months. ☊ pursue ☊
I tried to put the matter into perspective. ☊ put ☊
Could you put me through to the manager, please? ☊ put sb/sth through (to sb/...) ☊
personal qualities such as honesty and generosity ☊ quality ☊
quit as sth: He has decided to quit as manager of the team. ☊ quit ☊
The book raises many important questions. ☊ raise ☊
He set about raising an army. ☊ raise ☊
Somehow we managed to raise her to her feet. ☊ raise ☊
officers of junior/senior rank ☊ rank ☊
a campaign to attract more women into the military ranks ☊ rank ☊
officers, and other ranks (= people who are not officers) ☊ rank ☊
rank sb/sth as sth: Voters regularly rank education as being more important than defence. ☊ rank ☊
I had no real interest in politics. ☊ real ☊
realize how, what, etc...: I don't think you realize how important this is to her. ☊ realize ☊
It doesn't really matter. ☊ really ☊
We have every reason (= have very good reasons) to feel optimistic. ☊ reason ☊
reason (for sth/for doing sth): This result gives us all the more reason for optimism. ☊ reason ☊
receive sth with sth: The statistics were received with concern. ☊ receive ☊
With reference to your letter of July 22... ☊ in/with reference to ☊
Our newspaper aims to reflect the views of the local community. ☊ reflect ☊
His music reflects his interest in African culture. ☊ reflect ☊
regard sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): Her work is very highly regarded. ☊ regard ☊
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 ☊
to have/pay/show little regard for other people's property ☊ 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 ☊
He held her in high regard (= had a good opinion of her). ☊ regard ☊
regard for sb/sth: I had great regard for his abilities. ☊ regard ☊
Children no longer have proper regard for their parents and teachers. ☊ regard ☊
Call me if you have any problems regarding your work. ☊ regarding ☊
It's important to follow the regular procedure. ☊ regular ☊
relate sth: I found it difficult to relate the two ideas in my mind. ☊ relate ☊
relate A to B: In the future, pay increases will be related to productivity. ☊ relate ☊
relate sth: She relates her childhood experiences in the first chapters. ☊ relate ☊
relate sth to sb: He related the facts of the case to journalists. ☊ relate ☊
relate how, what, etc...: She related how he had run away from home as a boy. ☊ relate ☊
relate that...: The story relates that an angel appeared and told him to sing. ☊ relate ☊
We shall discuss the problem as it relates to our specific case. ☊ relate to sth/sb ☊
The second paragraph relates to the situation in Scotland. ☊ relate to sth/sb ☊
Many adults can't relate to children. ☊ relate to sth/sb ☊
Our product needs an image that people can relate to. ☊ relate to sth/sb ☊
Much of the crime in this area is related to drug abuse. ☊ related ☊
These problems are closely related. ☊ related ☊
a related issue/question ☊ related ☊
a stress-related illness ☊ related ☊
Are you related to Margaret? ☊ related ☊
We're distantly related. ☊ related ☊
related languages ☊ related ☊
The llama is related to the camel. ☊ related ☊
diplomatic/international/foreign relations ☊ relation ☊
US-Chinese relations ☊ relation ☊
teacher-pupil relations ☊ relation ☊
relation (with sb/sth): Relations with neighbouring countries are under strain at present. ☊ relation ☊
relation (between A and B): We seek to improve relations between our two countries. ☊ relation ☊
to have sexual relations (= to have sex) ☊ relation ☊
relation between A and B: the relation between rainfall and crop yields ☊ relation ☊
relation to sth: the relation of the farmer to the land ☊ relation ☊
The fee they are offering bears no relation to the amount of work involved. ☊ relation ☊
I have some comments to make in relation to (= concerning) this matter. ☊ relation ☊
Little of what he said has any relation to fact. ☊ relation ☊
a close/near/distant relation of mine ☊ 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 ☊
relationship (between A and B): The relationship between the police and the local community has improved. ☊ relationship ☊
relationship (with sb): She has a very close relationship with her sister. ☊ relationship ☊
I have established a good working relationship with my boss. ☊ relationship ☊
a master-servant relationship ☊ relationship ☊
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 ☊
an inverse relationship ☊ relationship ☊
a father-son relationship ☊ relationship ☊
relationship between A and B: I'm not sure of the exact relationship between them—I think they're cousins. ☊ relationship ☊
the position of the sun relative to the earth ☊ relative ☊
a family-run hotel with a relaxed atmosphere ☊ relaxed ☊
a relevant suggestion/question/point ☊ relevant ☊
Do you have the relevant experience? ☊ relevant ☊
Send me all the relevant information. ☊ relevant ☊
relevant to sth/sb: These comments are not directly relevant to this inquiry. ☊ relevant ☊
How relevant is religious education to most children? ☊ relevant ☊
a relief agency/organization/worker ☊ relief ☊
He will remain (as) manager of the club until the end of his contract. ☊ remain ☊
a casual remark that led to a major discovery ☊ remark ☊
remarkable for sth: The area is remarkable for its scenery. ☊ remarkable ☊
It was too late to repair the damage done to their relationship. ☊ repair ☊
reply (to sb/sth) (with sth): to reply to a question/an advertisement ☊ reply ☊
We had over 100 replies to our advertisement. ☊ reply ☊
Those comments do not represent the views of us all. ☊ represent ☊
He was there at the request of his manager/at his manager's request (= because his manager had asked him to go). ☊ request ☊
require sth: These pets require a lot of care and attention. ☊ require ☊
Research on animals has led to some important medical advances. ☊ research ☊
More than fifty people responded to the advertisement. ☊ respond ☊
respond that...: When asked about the company's future, the director responded that he remained optimistic. ☊ respond ☊
I received an encouraging response to my advertisement. ☊ response ☊
responsibility (for sth): We are recruiting a sales manager with responsibility for the European market. ☊ responsibility ☊
The responsibility for doing this rests with the department managers. ☊ responsibility ☊
I'm not doing this job for the rest of my life. ☊ rest ☊
We hope to restore the garden to its former glory (= make it as beautiful as it used to be). ☊ restore ☊
The failure of the company was a direct result of bad management. ☊ result ☊
She retained her tennis title for the third year. ☊ retain ☊
it is revealed that...: It was revealed that important evidence had been suppressed. ☊ reveal ☊
reveal how, what, etc...: Officers could not reveal how he died. ☊ reveal ☊
X-rays revealed a fracture. ☊ reveal ☊
He reversed around the corner. ☊ reverse ☊
a review body/date/panel ☊ review ☊
After a steep climb you will be rewarded by magnificent views from the summit. ☊ reward ☊
We managed to get a ride into town when we missed the bus. ☊ ride ☊
She knows all the right people (= important people, for example those who can help her career). ☊ right ☊
Quite rightly, the environment is of great concern. ☊ rightly ☊
She had dark rings a round her eyes from lack of sleep. ☊ ring ☊
I'm ringing about your advertisement in the paper. ☊ ring ☊
She watched the gentle rise and fall of his chest as he slept. ☊ rise ☊
The ground rose steeply all around. ☊ rise ☊
He called on the people to rise up against the invaders. ☊ rise ☊
Patients should be made aware of the risks involved with this treatment. ☊ risk ☊
Who is in the leading role (= the most important one)? ☊ role ☊
The media play a major role in influencing people's opinions. ☊ role ☊
a key/vital role ☊ role ☊
roll sth + adv./prep.: She rolled her jeans to her knees. ☊ roll ☊
I'm not interested in a romantic relationship. ☊ romantic ☊
a romantic view of life ☊ romantic ☊
The child was watching it all with big round eyes (= showing interest). ☊ round ☊
They've built a high fence all round to keep intruders out. ☊ round ☊
A large crowd had gathered round to watch. ☊ round ☊
She looked round at the sound of his voice. ☊ round ☊
We walked round to the back of the house. ☊ round ☊
The road's blocked—you'll have to drive the long way round. ☊ round ☊
the first woman to sail round the world ☊ round ☊
The earth moves round the sun. ☊ round ☊
There she is, coming round the corner. ☊ round ☊
She put her arms round him. ☊ round ☊
He had a scarf round his neck. ☊ round ☊
They were all sitting round the table. ☊ round ☊
She looked all round the room. ☊ round ☊
under Communist/civilian/military, etc. rule ☊ rule ☊
She once ruled over a vast empire. ☊ rule ☊
After the revolution, anarchy ruled. ☊ rule ☊
He's a sad case—his wife died last year and he can't seem to manage without her. ☊ sad ☊
The police are concerned for the safety of the 12-year-old boy who has been missing for three days. ☊ safety ☊
one of the first people to sail around the world ☊ sail ☊
'I'd like to see a sample of your work,' said the manager. ☊ sample ☊
Is this diagram to scale (= are all its parts the same size and shape in relation to each other as they are in the thing represented)? ☊ scale ☊
They went abroad for a change of scene (= to see and experience new surroundings). ☊ scene ☊
I got very nervous before my big scene (= the one where I have a very important part). ☊ scene ☊
sites of scientific interest ☊ scientific ☊
The nurse put a screen around the bed. ☊ screen ☊
The organs are kept in sealed plastic bags. ☊ seal ☊
The majority of seats on the board will be held by business representatives. ☊ seat ☊
Experience is what matters—age is of secondary importance. ☊ secondary ☊
Our relationship was now on a more secure footing. ☊ secure ☊
the security forces/services (= the police, army, etc.) ☊ security ☊
Try to see things from her point of view. ☊ see ☊
Are you seeing anyone (= having a romantic relationship with anyone)? ☊ see ☊
The opera was the place to see and be seen (= by other important or fashionable people). ☊ see ☊
Highly qualified secretary seeks employment. (= in an advertisement) ☊ seek ☊
It is important to select a software package that suits your requirements. ☊ select ☊
Now we have to try and sell the idea to management. ☊ sell ☊
a senior officer/manager/lecturer ☊ senior ☊
I have ten years' experience at senior management level. ☊ senior ☊
The word 'love' is used in different senses by different people. ☊ sense ☊
In a sense (= in one way) it doesn't matter any more. ☊ 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 ☊
Always try to keep a sense of proportion (= of the relative importance of different things). ☊ sense ☊
Alex doesn't have any dress sense (= does not know which clothes look attractive). ☊ sense ☊
the five senses ☊ sense ☊
the sense organs (= eyes, ears, nose, etc.) ☊ 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 ☊
Be serious for a moment; this is important. ☊ serious ☊
They are seriously concerned about security. ☊ seriously ☊
serve (as sth): He served as a captain in the army. ☊ serve ☊
Our main concern is to provide quality customer service. ☊ service ☊
the service sector (= the part of the economy involved in this type of business) ☊ service ☊
We sat and watched the sun setting. ☊ set ☊
sew sth: She sews all her own clothes. ☊ sew ☊
the battle of the sexes (= the competitive relationship that exists between men and women) ☊ sex ☊
It is illegal to have sex with a person under the age of 16. ☊ sex ☊
a sex shop (= one selling magazines, objects, etc. that are connected with sex) ☊ sex ☊
They were not having a sexual relationship at the time. ☊ sexual ☊
Her interest in him is purely sexual. ☊ sexual ☊
a sexual partner (= a person who you have sex with) ☊ sexual ☊
These fish are found in shallow waters around the coast. ☊ shallow ☊
Ghostly shapes moved around in the dark. ☊ shape ☊
a view that is widely shared ☊ share ☊
share sth with sb: People often share their political views with their parents. ☊ share ☊
I'm looking for a flat share (= a flat that is shared by two or more people who are not related). ☊ share ☊
Profits fell sharply following the takeover. ☊ sharply ☊
Human beings need food, clothing and shelter. ☊ shelter ☊
He shone the flashlight around the cellar. ☊ shine ☊
The news of my promotion came as a shock. ☊ shock ☊
shoot (sth) (at sb/sth): troops shooting at the enemy ☊ shoot ☊
Life's too short to sit around moping. ☊ short ☊
She shrugged her shoulders (= showing that she didn't know or care). ☊ shoulder ☊
She had a warm woollen hat and scarf on that left only her eyes and nose showing. ☊ show ☊
show (sb) how, what, etc...: This shows how people are influenced by TV advertisements. ☊ show ☊
We were shown around the school by one of the students. ☊ show sb around/round (sth) ☊
sick of doing sth: We're sick of waiting around like this. ☊ sick ☊
The farm buildings form three sides of a square. ☊ side ☊
We're going to Paris for the weekend to see the sights. ☊ sight ☊
It's best if you can get someone local to show you the sights. ☊ sight ☊
The museum attempts to recreate the sights and sounds of wartime Britain. ☊ sight ☊
a shop/pub sign ☊ sign ☊
a highly significant discovery ☊ significant ☊
These views are held by a significant proportion of the population. ☊ significant ☊
It is significant that girls generally do better in examinations than boys. ☊ significant ☊
Significantly, he did not deny that there might be an election. ☊ significantly ☊
I feel silly in these clothes. ☊ silly ☊
simple but elegant clothes ☊ simple ☊
He was dancing around and singing at the top of his voice (= very loudly). ☊ sing ☊
Unemployment is the single most important factor in the growing crime rates. ☊ single ☊
She's a size 12 in clothes. ☊ size ☊
management skills ☊ skill ☊
Her speech sliced through all the confusion surrounding the situation. ☊ slice ☊
She slipped her head around the door. ☊ slip ☊
I managed to slip in a few jokes. ☊ slip ☊
We travelled around a lot when I was small. ☊ small ☊
They were wearing their smartest clothes. ☊ smart ☊
Taste and smell are closely connected. ☊ smell ☊
I had to smile at (= was amused by) his optimism. ☊ smile ☊
a softly tailored suit ☊ softly ☊
It's time for someone new (= a new person) to take over. ☊ someone ☊
He's something in (= has a job connected with) television. ☊ something ☊
He's the sort of person who only cares about money. ☊ sort ☊
She sort of pretends that she doesn't really care. ☊ sort of ☊
sort sth from sth: Women and children sorted the ore from the rock. ☊ sort ☊
Take some spare clothes in case you get wet. ☊ spare ☊
speak (to sb) (about sth/sb): I've spoken to the manager about it. ☊ speak ☊
I will continue to speak out on matters of public concern. ☊ speak out (against sth) ☊
I looked around to see who the speaker was. ☊ speaker ☊
Speed is his greatest asset as a tennis player. ☊ speed ☊
spend sth on sth: She spends too much effort on things that don't matter. ☊ spend ☊
My head is spinning (= I feel as if my head is going around and I can't balance). ☊ spin ☊
There's not much community spirit around here. ☊ spirit ☊
We're concerned about your spiritual welfare. ☊ spiritual ☊
split sth: Don't tell me you've split another pair of pants! ☊ split ☊
The tall buildings have spoiled the view. ☊ spoil ☊
I'm not interested in sport. ☊ sport ☊
the spread of a city into the surrounding areas ☊ spread ☊
The hotel is just off the main square. ☊ square ☊
squeeze sth (out): He took off his wet clothes and squeezed the water out. ☊ squeeze ☊
a stable relationship ☊ stable ☊
The passports, with the visa stamps, were waiting at the embassy. ☊ stamp ☊
We all stood around in the corridor waiting. ☊ stand ☊
The troops are standing by. ☊ stand by ☊
Four points stand out as being more important than the rest. ☊ stand out (as sth) ☊
standard sizes of clothes ☊ standard ☊
start as sth: She started as a secretary but ended up running the department. ☊ start ☊
state police/troopers ☊ state ☊
The police asked me to make a statement (= a written account of facts concerning a crime, used in court if legal action follows). ☊ statement ☊
+ adv./prep.: I don't know why they stay together (= remain married or in a relationship). ☊ stay ☊
a steady boyfriend/girlfriend (= with whom you have a serious relationship or one that has lasted a long time) ☊ steady ☊
to have a steady relationship ☊ steady ☊
Steel used to be important in South Wales. ☊ steel ☊
Peter stuck his head around the door and said, 'Coffee, anyone?' ☊ stick ☊
It is important to carry out regular stock checks. ☊ stock ☊
military strategy ☊ strategy ☊
The agency provided me with a steady stream of work. ☊ stream ☊
This view has recently gathered strength (= become stronger or more widely held). ☊ strength ☊
Their superior military strength gives them a huge advantage. ☊ strength ☊
stress-related illnesses ☊ stress ☊
stress management (= dealing with stress) ☊ stress ☊
stress sth: He stressed the importance of a good education. ☊ stress ☊
stress how, what, etc...: I cannot stress too much how important this is. ☊ stress ☊
The jeans stretch to provide a perfect fit. ☊ stretch ☊
I stripped and washed myself all over. ☊ strip ☊
She stripped off her clothes and got into bed. ☊ strip ☊
strip sb (to sth): He stood there stripped to the waist (= he had no clothes on the upper part of his body). ☊ strip ☊
This is an issue I feel strongly about (= I have firm opinions about). ☊ strongly ☊
It is important to develop good study skills. ☊ study ☊
He'll manage—he isn't stupid. ☊ stupid ☊
a style of management ☊ style ☊
a management style ☊ style ☊
This issue was of such importance that we could not afford to ignore it. ☊ such ☊
The new job is not a promotion as such, but it has good prospects. ☊ as such ☊
All of a sudden someone grabbed me around the neck. ☊ all of a sudden ☊
a two-/three-piece suit (= of two/three pieces of clothing) ☊ suit ☊
my superior officer ☊ superior ☊
supply sth to sb/sth: Foreign governments supplied arms to the rebels. ☊ supply ☊
supply sb/sth with sth: Foreign governments supplied the rebels with arms. ☊ supply ☊
She supported herself through college by working as a waitress in a local bar. ☊ support ☊
I wrapped a bandage around my ankle to give it some support. ☊ support ☊
Are you sure you don't mind? ☊ sure ☊
She looked around to make sure that she was alone. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
surround sth/sb: Tall trees surround the lake. ☊ surround ☊
the membranes surrounding the brain ☊ surround ☊
As a child I was surrounded by love and kindness. ☊ surround ☊
surround sth/sb with sth: The lake is surrounded with/by trees. ☊ surround ☊
Oxford and the surrounding area ☊ surrounding ☊
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 ☊
She opened her eyes and surveyed her surroundings. ☊ survey ☊
survive sth: The company managed to survive the crisis. ☊ survive ☊
She swept the clothes onto the floor and invited him to sit down. ☊ sweep ☊
Ducks were swimming around on the river. ☊ swim ☊
swing from sth: A set of keys swung from her belt. ☊ swing ☊
My parents always took an interest in my hobbies. ☊ take ☊
He was taken prisoner by the rebels. ☊ take ☊
The army is threatening to take over if civil unrest continues. ☊ take over (from sb), take sth over (from sb) ☊
We looked around the school and talked with the principal. ☊ talk ☊
talk (between A and B) (on/over sth): Talks between management and workers broke down over the issue of holiday pay. ☊ talk ☊
They bombed military and civilian targets. ☊ target ☊
taste (in sth): She has very expensive tastes in clothes. ☊ taste ☊
teach sb to do sth: She taught me to be less critical of other people. ☊ teach ☊
views that go against traditional Christian teaching ☊ teaching ☊
He tore his clothes off (= took them off quickly and carelessly) and dived into the lake. ☊ tear ☊
tear (sth) (+ adv./prep.): I tore my jeans on the fence. ☊ tear ☊
I tore a hole in my jeans. ☊ tear ☊
tell sb sth: The advertisement told us very little about the product. ☊ tell ☊
It's terribly important for parents to be consistent. ☊ terribly ☊
I'm not terribly interested in politics. ☊ terribly ☊
The fact (that) he's older than me is not relevant. ☊ that ☊
She took no interest in the people and things around her. ☊ thing ☊
His clothes, though old and worn, looked clean and of good quality. ☊ though ☊
crimes involving violence or the threat of violence ☊ threat ☊
Her knees had gone through (= made holes in) her jeans. ☊ through ☊
Can you tidy away your clothes, please? ☊ tidy sth away ☊
family ties ☊ tie ☊
the ties of friendship ☊ tie ☊
economic ties ☊ tie ☊
The firm has close ties with an American corporation. ☊ tie ☊
emotional ties ☊ tie ☊
Both sides agreed to strengthen political ties. ☊ tie ☊
Although he was raised as a Roman Catholic, he has cut his ties with the Church. ☊ tie ☊
She was wearing a tight pair of jeans. ☊ tight ☊
Mr Curtis was the manager in my time (= when I was working there). ☊ time ☊
The promotion came at just the right time for me. ☊ time ☊
Sport is no longer so important in the school timetable (= all the subjects that are taught at schools). ☊ timetable ☊
Only a tiny minority hold such extreme views. ☊ tiny ☊
Taken together, these factors are highly significant. ☊ together ☊
She twisted a scarf around her head. ☊ twist ☊
The telephone cable has got twisted (= wound around itself). ☊ twist ☊
A snake was twisting around his arm. ☊ twist ☊
The disappearance of a vital witness added a new twist to the case. ☊ twist ☊
a typical Italian cafe ☊ typical ☊
The country is now under martial law. ☊ under ☊
Police officers must be prepared for the unexpected. ☊ the unexpected ☊
a military/police/nurse's uniform ☊ 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 ☊
army/military/police units ☊ unit ☊
In the unlikely event of a problem arising, please contact the hotel manager. ☊ unlikely ☊
She went upstairs to get dressed. ☊ upstairs ☊
They were able to achieve a settlement without using military force. ☊ use ☊
There were magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. ☊ view ☊
The view from the top of the tower was spectacular. ☊ view ☊
He has an optimistic view of life. ☊ view ☊
the Christian view of the world ☊ view ☊
The traditional view was that marriage was meant to last. ☊ view ☊
to have different/conflicting/opposing views ☊ view ☊
to have strong political views ☊ view ☊
view (about/on sth): His views on the subject were well known. ☊ view ☊
This evidence supports the view that there is too much violence on television. ☊ view ☊
What is needed is a frank exchange of views. ☊ view ☊
There's a virus going around the office. ☊ virus ☊
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 ☊
He put his arm around her waist. ☊ waist ☊
The workmen were stripped to the waist (= wearing no clothes on the top half of their bodies). ☊ waist ☊
I'm afraid this can't wait. It's very important. ☊ wait ☊
She just walked up to the desk and asked to see the manager. ☊ walk up (to sb/sth) ☊
It's only a short walk to the beach. ☊ walk ☊
a guided walk around the farm ☊ walk ☊
I went to the park and had a wander around. ☊ wander ☊
More troops are being despatched to the war zone. ☊ war ☊
She felt the warmth of his arms around her. ☊ warmth ☊
wash sth/sb: These jeans need washing. ☊ wash ☊
I do the washing (= wash the clothes) in our house. ☊ washing ☊
waste sth on sth: Why waste money on clothes you don't need? ☊ waste ☊
waste sb/sth as sth: You're wasted as a sales manager—you should have been an actor. ☊ waste ☊
The report is critical of the department's waste of resources. ☊ waste ☊
watch sb/sth doing sth: She watched the kids playing in the yard. ☊ watch ☊
watch sth/yourself: Watch yourself! (= be careful, because you're in a dangerous situation) ☊ watch ☊
Watch your bag—there are thieves around. ☊ watch ☊
This species is found in coastal waters around the Indian Ocean. ☊ water ☊
wave sth (about/around): A man in the water was shouting and waving his arms around frantically. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth at sb: She waved her hand dismissively at the housekeeper. ☊ wave ☊
Can you tell me the way to Leicester Square? ☊ way ☊
We went the long way round. ☊ way ☊
We should take more care of our historic buildings. ☊ we ☊
He knew her weak spot where Steve was concerned. ☊ weak ☊
It's important to know your own strengths and weaknesses. ☊ weakness ☊
She always wears black (= black clothes). ☊ wear ☊
We were caught in a tangled web of relationships. ☊ web ☊
The castle is well worth a visit. ☊ well ☊
wet clothes ☊ wet ☊
Which is better exercise—swimming or tennis? ☊ which ☊
I can't afford it—that's the whole point. ☊ whole ☊
a manager with wide experience of industry ☊ wide ☊
He wound the wool into a ball. ☊ wind ☊
Wind the bandage around your finger. ☊ wind ☊
I wish you wouldn't leave your clothes all over the floor. ☊ wish ☊
I wish to speak to the manager. ☊ wish ☊
The bag was stuffed with dirty clothes. ☊ with ☊
Government troops were forced to withdraw. ☊ withdraw ☊
withdraw (sb/sth) (from sth): Both powers withdrew their forces from the region. ☊ withdraw ☊
Without wanting to criticize, I think you could have done better. (= used before you make a critical comment) ☊ without ☊
He was a true friend in all senses of the word. ☊ word ☊
The new legislation concerns health and safety at work. ☊ work ☊
talks between workers and management ☊ worker ☊
I have a good working relationship with my boss. ☊ working ☊
Parents are the most important people in a child's world. ☊ world ☊
Never mind—it could be worse (= although the situation is bad, it is not as bad as it might have been). ☊ worse ☊
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 ☊
If I had seen the advertisement in time I would have applied for the job. ☊ would ☊
He tossed her a towel. 'Wrap yourself in that.' ☊ wrap ☊
wrap B round/around A: I wrapped a blanket around the baby. ☊ wrap ☊
A scarf was wrapped around his neck. ☊ wrap ☊
His arms were wrapped around her waist. ☊ wrap ☊
The nurse wrapped a bandage tightly around my ankle. ☊ wrap ☊
shrink wrapping (= plastic designed to shrink around objects so that it fits them tightly) ☊ wrapping ☊
The review is a brilliant piece of writing. ☊ writing ☊
The relationship started to go wrong when they moved abroad. ☊ go wrong ☊
He assumed, wrongly, that she did not care. ☊ wrongly ☊
The museum is open all (the) year round (= during the whole year). ☊ year ☊
a war/security/demilitarized, etc. zone ☊ zone ☊