sau đằng sau sau khi 
after 
Why? ☊ 
Tại vì sao? ☊ Questions 1 Why do you study Vietnamese? ☊ Vì sao bạn học tiếng Việt? ☊ Questions 1 Why? ☊ Tại sao? ☊ Questions 1 How (1) do you know Vietnamese? ☊ Làm sao bạn biết tiếng Việt? ☊ Questions 2 How (2) do you know Vietnamese? ☊ Làm sao bạn biết tiếng Việt? ☊ Questions 2 You are wrong. ☊ Bạn sai. ☊ Adjectives 1 wrong ☊ sai ☊ Adjectives 1 Why, where, when ☊ Tại sao, ở đâu, khi nào ☊ Conjunctions There are five monkeys behind me. ☊ Có năm con khỉ ở phía sau tôi. ☊ Prepositions 1 I sleep after my children sleep. ☊ Tôi ngủ sau khi các con của tôi ngủ. ☊ Prepositions 1 I do not know who is behind me. ☊ Tôi không biết ai ở phía sau tôi. ☊ Prepositions 1 What do you do after drinking coffee? ☊ Bạn làm gì sau khi uống cà phê? ☊ Prepositions 1 The chair is behind the table. ☊ Cái ghế ở phía sau cái bàn. ☊ Prepositions 1 Next year they will find a new country. ☊ năm sau, họ sẽ tìm một quốc gia mới. ☊ Future You are about to be wrong. ☊ Bạn sắp sai. ☊ Future I do not want to face my family after I fail. ☊ Tôi không muốn đối mặt gia đình của tôi sau khi tôi thất bại. ☊ Verbs 2.5 Anyway I am still here with you. ☊ Dù sao tôi vẫn ở đây với bạn. ☊ Adverbs Anyway we are still friends. ☊ Dù sao chúng tôi vẫn là bạn. ☊ Adverbs Anyway I do not need him. ☊ Dù sao tôi cũng không cần anh ấy. ☊ Adverbs anyway ☊ dù sao ☊ Adverbs Why do you dare to hate my camera? ☊ Sao bạn dám ghét cái máy ảnh của tôi? ☊ Verbs 3 You are always wrong when you hate, but you are never wrong when you love. ☊ Bạn luôn sai khi bạn ghét, nhưng bạn không bao giờ sai khi bạn yêu. ☊ Verbs 3 The committee will start to work next month. ☊ Uỷ ban sẽ bắt đầu làm việc vào tháng sau. ☊ People How to face this problem? ☊ Làm sao để đối mặt với vấn đề này? ☊ Abstract Objects 1 My older brother always gets up after me. ☊ Anh trai của tôi luôn dậy sau tôi. ☊ Verbs 4 star ☊ ngôi sao ☊ Nature Why are you afraid? ☊ Sao bạn sợ? ☊ Adjectives 2 There is a coconut tree behind my house. ☊ Có một cây dừa phía sau ngôi nhà của tôi. ☊ Miscellaneous Why does the government need taxes? ☊ Tại sao chính phủ cần thuế? ☊ Politics I usually play basketball after work. ☊ Tôi thường xuyên chơi bóng rổ sau khi làm việc. ☊ Sports My elder sister stopped her diet after a week. ☊ Chị của tôi đã dừng chế độ ăn kiêng của cô ấy sau một tuần. ☊ Medical The analysis of this theory is wrong. ☊ Sự phân tích của thuyết này sai. ☊ Science Why do you want to work for this multi-national company? ☊ Tại sao bạn muốn làm cho công ty đa quốc gia này? ☊ Economics The air aon Venus is very hot. ☊ Không khí trên Sao Kim rất nóng. ☊ Astronomy Venus ☊ Sao Kim ☊ Astronomy Hello! I come from Mars. ☊ Xin chào! Tôi đến từ Sao Hoả. ☊ Astronomy Has the human race come to the Mars yet? ☊ Loài người đã đến Sao Hoả chưa? ☊ Astronomy Mars ☊ Sao Hoả ☊ Astronomy Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System. ☊ Sao Mộc là hành tinh lớn nhất trong Hệ Mặt Trời. ☊ Astronomy I flew to Jupiter in my dream. ☊ Tôi đã bay đến Sao Mộc trong giấc mơ của tôi. ☊ Astronomy Jupiter ☊ Sao Mộc ☊ Astronomy There is no water on Venus and Mercury. ☊ Không có nước trên Sao Kim và Sao Thuỷ. ☊ Astronomy Mercury ☊ Sao Thuỷ. ☊ Astronomy Mercury, Venus, Earth and Jupiter are terrestial planets. ☊ Sao Thuỷ, Sao Kim, Trái Đất và Sao Hoả là các hành tinh đất. ☊ Astronomy Where is Uranus? ☊ Sao Thiên Vương ở đâu? ☊ Astronomy Our satellite is going to arrive in Uranus in three days. ☊ Vệ tinh của chúng tôi sẽ đến Sao Thiên Vương trong ba ngày. ☊ Astronomy Uranus ☊ Sao Thiên Vương ☊ Astronomy I want to fly to Saturn. ☊ Tôi muốn bay đến Sao Thổ. ☊ Astronomy Saturn ☊ Sao Thổ ☊ Astronomy Who found Neptune? ☊ Ai đã tìm thấy Sao Hải Vương? ☊ Astronomy I will buy a spacecraft and use it to fly to Neptune. ☊ Tôi sẽ mua một chiếc tàu vũ trụ và dùng nó để bay đến Sao Hải Vương. ☊ Astronomy Neptune ☊ Sao Hải Vương ☊ Astronomy Pluto is nat a planet ☊ Sao Diêm Vương không phải là mộ thành tinh. ☊ Astronomy Pluto ☊ Sao Diêm Vương ☊ Astronomy Yesterday he was very drunk. ☊ Hôm qua anh ấy đã rất say. ☊ Adjectives 3 drunk ☊ say ☊ Adjectives 3 How to build a solid relationship? ☊ Làm sao để xây dựng một mối quan hệ vững chắc? ☊ Adjectives 3 Why does the cat wash ist face? ☊ Vì sao con mèo rửa mặt? ☊ Verbs 5 My father planted two trees behind the house. ☊ Bố của tôi đã trồng hai cái cây ở phía sau nhà. ☊ Verbs 5 Everything collapsed after they came here. ☊ Mọi thứ đã sụp đổ sau khi họ đến đây. ☊ Verbs 5 How to sustain and develop it? ☊ Làm sao để duy trì và phát triển nó? ☊ Verbs 5 The Martians are invading us. ☊ Người sao Hoả đang xâm lược chúng tôi! ☊ History Martian ☊ Người sao Hoả ☊ History Why are we imprisoned? ☊ Tại sao chúng tôi bị bắt giam? ☊ History You have to fail to know how to win. ☊ Bạn phải thất bại để biết làm sao để chiến thắng. ☊ Military While the students are standing in the square, the tanks enter. After that ☊ Trong khi những học sinh đang đứngtrong quảng trường, những chiếc xetăng đi vào. Sau đó, không có gì ☊ Military The stars shine sparkingly in the sky. ☊ Những ngôi sao toả sáng lung linh trên bầu trời. ☊ Reduplicative Words After her mother passed away she cried a lot. ☊ Sau khi mẹ của cô ấy qua đời, cô ấy đã khóc rất nhiều. ☊ Informal Expressions After winning, the room becomes boisterous. ☊ Sau khi thắng, căn phòng trở nên rộn ràng. ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 like: sa → →
desert ☊ bãi sa mạc ☊ to be discharged, dismissed, fired from ☊ bị sa thải khỏi ☊ lounge suite ☊ bộ sa lông ☊ the bird was caught in a snare ☊ chim sa vào bẫy ☊ numberless, countless ☊ hằng hà sa số ☊ automatic under-frequency load shedding system ☊ hệ thống tự động sa thải phụ tải theo tần số ☊ 
sechs ☊ sáu ☊ 
六 ☊ liù sechzehn ☊ mười sáu ☊ 十六 ☊ shíliù warum? ☊ Tại sao? ☊ 为什么 ☊ Wèishénme? später ☊ sau, chốc nữa, chút nữa ☊ 以后 ☊ yǐhòu nach ☊ đến, sau ☊ 向 ☊ xiàng nach ☊ sau ☊ 向 ☊ xiàng sechzig ☊ sáu mươi ☊ 六十 ☊ liùshí nach ☊ đến, sau ☊ 往 ☊ wǎng nach ☊ sau ☊ 往 ☊ wǎng nach ☊ đến, sau ☊ 在 ... 后面 ☊ zài ... hòumiàn nach ☊ sau ☊ 在 ... 后面 ☊ zài ... hòumiàn halb sieben ☊ sáu rưỡi ☊ 六点半 ☊ liù diǎn bàn dann ☊ sau đó ☊ 然后 ☊ ránhòu falsch ☊ sai ☊ 错 ☊ cuò folgen ☊ theo sau ☊ 跟着 ☊ gēnzhe reinigen ☊ làm sạch ☊ 打扫 ☊ dǎsǎo nächste Woche ☊ tuần sau ☊ 下周 ☊ xiàzhōu einchecken ☊ làm thủ tục sân bay ☊ 检票 ☊ jiǎnpiào sowieso ☊ dù sao thì ☊ 不管怎么样 ☊ bùguǎn zěnmeyàng sauer ☊ sạch sẽ ☊ 酸的 ☊ suān de hinter ☊ phía sau ☊ 后面 ☊ hòumiàn hell ☊ sáng ☊ 亮的 ☊ liàng de ausgezeichnet ☊ xuất sắc, hoàn hảo ☊ 优秀的 ☊ yōuxiù de hervorragend ☊ xuất chúng, xuất sắc ☊ 杰出的 ☊ jiéchū de hinterher ☊ phía sau ☊ 在后边 ☊ zài hòubiān beobachten ☊ quan sát ☊ 观察 ☊ guānchá hinüber ☊ sang bên ☊ 到那边去 ☊ dào nàbiān qù hellhäutig ☊ nước da trắng, nước da sáng ☊ 浅肤色的 ☊ qiǎn fūsé de vergleichen mit ☊ so sánh với ☊ 和 ... 相比 ☊ hé ..... xiāng bǐ einrichten ☊ sắp xếp ☊ 布置 ☊ bù zhì etwas hinstellen ☊ sắp đặt cái gì ☊ 摆放 ☊ bǎi fàng seekrank sein ☊ say sóng ☊ 晕船 ☊ yūn chuán verfügbar ☊ sẵn có ☊ 可得到的 ☊ kě dé dào de rückwärts ☊ sau, lùi về sau ☊ 后退 ☊ hòu tuì tief ☊ sâu ☊ 深 ☊ shēn tief ☊ sâu ☊ 深 ☊ shēn morgens ☊ mỗi sáng ☊ 在早上 ☊ zài zǎo shàng danach ☊ sau đó ☊ 然后 ☊ rán hòu nachahmen ☊ sao chép ☊ 模仿 ☊ mó fǎng jemanden faszinieren ☊ say mê ☊ 吸引某人 ☊ xī yǐn mǒu rén herstellen ☊ sản xuất ☊ 生产 ☊ shēng chǎn ausgezeichnet ☊ xuất sắc, hoàn hảo ☊ 出色的 ☊ chū sè de jemanden bei der Polizei anzeigen ☊ tố cáo với cảnh sát ☊ 向警察告发某人 ☊ xiàng jǐng chá gào fā mǒu rén vernachlässigen ☊ sao nhãng ☊ 忽略 ☊ hū luè sauber ☊ sạch sẽ ☊ 干净的 ☊ gān jìng de hilfsbereit ☊ sẵn sàng giúp đỡ ☊ 乐于助人的 ☊ lè yú zhù rén de falsch parken ☊ Đậu sai ☊ 停错位置 ☊ tíng cuò wèi zhi hinten ☊ Đẳng sau ☊ 后面 ☊ hòu miàn tief ☊ sâu ☊ 深的 ☊ shēn de tief ☊ sâu ☊ 深的 ☊ shēn de nüchtern ☊ sơ sài ☊ 清醒的 ☊ qīng xǐng de es ist egal ☊ sao cũng được ☊ 随便 ☊ suī biàn jagen ☊ săn ☊ 追猎 ☊ zhuī liè herunter stürzen ☊ sập xuống ☊ 跌下 ☊ diē xià betrunken ☊ say ☊ 喝醉 ☊ hē zuì hinreißend ☊ ngây ngất, say đắm ☊ 有魅力的 ☊ yǒu mèi lì de genial ☊ sáng chói, lỗi lạc ☊ 天才的 ☊ tiān cái de beinahe ☊ sát, sắp ☊ 几乎 ☊ jī hū schlau ☊ sắc sảo, khôn ☊ 聪明的 ☊ cōng míng de betrachten ☊ quan sát ☊ 观察 ☊ guān chá unterschätzen ☊ Đánh giá sai ☊ 低估 ☊ dī gū von etwas ablenken ☊ bị sao nhãng bởi cái gì ☊ 从 ... 引开 ☊ cóng ..... yǐn kāi lagern ☊ xếp, sắp đặt ☊ 存放 ☊ cún fàng aus einem Buch zitieren ☊ dẫn, trích dẫn từ một quyển sách ☊ 引用某本书 ☊ yǐnyòng mǒu běn shū etwas missverstehen ☊ hiểu lầm, hiểu sai điều gì đó ☊ 误会某事， 误解某事 ☊ wùhuì mǒushì, wùjiě mǒushì künftig ☊ sau này, trong tương lai ☊ 将来的, 今后的 ☊ jiānglái de, jīnghòu de cool ☊ sành điệu ☊ 酷 ☊ kù imitieren ☊ sao chép ☊ 仿冒 ☊ fǎngmào fabrizieren, herstellen ☊ sản xuất ☊ 制作, 制造 ☊ zhìzuò, zhìzào registrieren, erfassen ☊ đăng bạ, ghi tên vào danh sách ☊ 记录 ☊ jìlù den Termin versäumen ☊ sai hẹn ☊ 错过了预约 ☊ cuòguò le yùyuē glühen ☊ rực sáng ☊ 灼热 ☊ zhuórè erhellen ☊ chiếu sáng, rọi sáng ☊ 照亮 ☊ zhàoliàng jemanden ermorden ☊ giết, ám sát ai đó ☊ 谋杀某人 ☊ móushā mǒurén jemanden verfolgen ☊ theo đuổi, theo sát gót ai đó ☊ 跟踪某人 ☊ gēnzōng mǒurén manipulieren ☊ dàn xếp, sắp xếp gian lận ☊ 操纵， 摆布 ☊ cāozòng, bàibù irrtümlich ☊ sai sót, hiểu sai ☊ 错误的 ☊ cuòwù de den Hof fegen ☊ quét sân ☊ 打扫庭院 ☊ dǎshǎo tíngyuàn abbürsten ☊ chải sạch ☊ 刷净 ☊ shuājìng etwas geht zur Neige ☊ thứ gì đó sắp hết, sắp cạn ☊ 某物快用完了 ☊ mǒuwù kuài yòng wán le sich von Ast zu Ast schwingen ☊ leo từ cành này sang cành khác ☊ 从一个枝头荡到另一个枝头 ☊ cóng yī gè zhītóu dàng dào lìng yī gè zhītóu sich betrinken ☊ say xỉn ☊ 买醉 ☊ mǎizuì farbenfroh ☊ sặc sỡ ☊ 色彩丰富的 ☊ sècǎi fēngfù de komponieren ☊ sáng tác, soạn ☊ 作曲 ☊ zuòqǔ etwas auf den MP3-Player überspielen ☊ chuyển gì đó sang máy nghe nhạc mp3 ☊ 把某物转录到MP3播放器上 ☊ bǎ mǒuwù zhuǎnlù dào MPsān bōfàngqì shàng kunterbunt ☊ sặc sỡ ☊ 杂色的 ☊ zásè de saufen ☊ uống say ☊ 狂饮 ☊ kuángyǐn besoffen ☊ say, say xỉn ☊ 喝醉 ☊ hēzuì fruchtbar ☊ có khả năng sinh sản ☊ 多产的 ☊ duōchǎn de beaufsichtigen ☊ giám sát, trông ☊ 监管 ☊ jiānguǎn anbeten ☊ tôn thờ, sùng bái, yêu say đắm, yêu tha thiết ☊ 朝拜 ☊ cháobài unfehlbar ☊ không thể sai lầm ☊ 绝无差错的 ☊ jué wú chācuò de Sachsen ☊ bang Saxons ☊ 萨克森 ☊ Sàkèsēn sechs ☊ sáu ☊ ☊ sechzehn ☊ mười sáu ☊ ☊ warum? ☊ Tại sao? ☊ ☊ später ☊ sau, chốc nữa, chút nữa ☊ ☊ der Morgen ☊ buối sáng ☊ ☊ das Buch ☊ quyến sách ☊ ☊ das Hotel ☊ khách sạn ☊ ☊ der Flughafen ☊ sân bay ☊ ☊ das Flughafengebäude ☊ tòa nhà ở sân bay ☊ ☊ nach ☊ đến, sau ☊ ☊ sechzig ☊ sáu mươi ☊ ☊ nach ☊ sau ☊ ☊ halb sieben ☊ sáu rưỡi ☊ ☊ dann ☊ sau đó ☊ ☊ das Sandwich ☊ bánh sandwich ☊ ☊ die Wüste ☊ sa mạc ☊ ☊ das Eigentum ☊ tài sản riêng ☊ ☊ falsch ☊ sai ☊ ☊ das Frühstück ☊ bữa sáng ☊ ☊ der Donner ☊ sấm ☊ ☊ folgen ☊ theo sau ☊ ☊ das Salatbüfett ☊ búp phê salat ☊ ☊ die Halbpension ☊ thuê phòng kèm bữa sáng và bữa trưa hoặc bữa tối ☊ ☊ reinigen ☊ làm sạch ☊ ☊ der Freitag ☊ thứ sáu ☊ ☊ das nächste Mal ☊ lần tới, lần sau ☊ ☊ der Juni ☊ tháng sáu ☊ ☊ die Spezialität ☊ món đặc sản ☊ ☊ der Salat ☊ sa lat ☊ ☊ die Salatsoße ☊ nước trộn sa lat ☊ ☊ die Meeresfrüchte ☊ đồ hải sản ☊ ☊ das Milchprodukt ☊ sản phẩm từ sữa ☊ ☊ der Champagner ☊ rượu sâm banh ☊ ☊ der Sekt ☊ rượu sâm banh ☊ ☊ nächste Woche ☊ tuần sau ☊ ☊ macht nichts ☊ không sao ☊ ☊ einchecken ☊ làm thủ tục sân bay ☊ ☊ sowieso ☊ dù sao thì ☊ ☊ die Sandalen ☊ sandal ☊ ☊ sauer ☊ sạch sẽ ☊ ☊ der Buchladen ☊ cửa hàng sách ☊ ☊ der Fehler ☊ sai lầm ☊ ☊ hinter ☊ phía sau ☊ ☊ hell ☊ sáng ☊ ☊ ausgezeichnet ☊ xuất sắc, hoàn hảo ☊ ☊ hervorragend ☊ xuất chúng, xuất sắc ☊ ☊ hinterher ☊ phía sau ☊ ☊ beobachten ☊ quan sát ☊ ☊ hinüber ☊ sang bên ☊ ☊ hellhäutig ☊ nước da trắng, nước da sáng ☊ ☊ der Kinderspielplatz ☊ sân chơi dành cho trẻ em ☊ ☊ die Flöte ☊ sáo ☊ ☊ der Innenhof ☊ sân trong ☊ ☊ die Terrasse ☊ sân hiên ☊ ☊ der Vergleich ☊ so sánh ☊ ☊ vergleichen mit ☊ so sánh với ☊ ☊ das Licht ☊ ánh sáng ☊ ☊ einrichten ☊ sắp xếp ☊ ☊ etwas hinstellen ☊ sắp đặt cái gì ☊ ☊ das Bücherregal ☊ cái giá sách ☊ ☊ der Hersteller ☊ người sản xuất ☊ ☊ das Kochbuch ☊ sách dạy nấu ăn ☊ ☊ das Fußballstadion ☊ sân bóng ☊ ☊ seekrank sein ☊ say sóng ☊ ☊ verfügbar ☊ sẵn có ☊ ☊ rückwärts ☊ sau, lùi về sau ☊ ☊ tief ☊ sâu ☊ ☊ der Stern ☊ sao ☊ ☊ die Pfeife ☊ Ống sáo ☊ ☊ morgens ☊ mỗi sáng ☊ ☊ die Rückseite ☊ mặt sau ☊ ☊ danach ☊ sau đó ☊ ☊ der Hintergrund ☊ Đằng sau ☊ ☊ nachahmen ☊ sao chép ☊ ☊ jemanden faszinieren ☊ say mê ☊ ☊ herstellen ☊ sản xuất ☊ ☊ jemanden bei der Polizei anzeigen ☊ tố cáo với cảnh sát ☊ ☊ der Jäger ☊ người thợ săn ☊ ☊ vernachlässigen ☊ sao nhãng ☊ ☊ sauber ☊ sạch sẽ ☊ ☊ hilfsbereit ☊ sẵn sàng giúp đỡ ☊ ☊ falsch parken ☊ Đậu sai ☊ ☊ hinten ☊ Đẳng sau ☊ ☊ tief ☊ sâu ☊ ☊ der Luxus ☊ sang trọng ☊ ☊ nüchtern ☊ sơ sài ☊ ☊ es ist egal ☊ sao cũng được ☊ ☊ die Buchhandlung ☊ tiệm sách ☊ ☊ der Buchtitel ☊ tên sách ☊ ☊ das Bilderbuch ☊ sách có ảnh ☊ ☊ jagen ☊ săn ☊ ☊ der Abgrund ☊ vực sâu ☊ ☊ herunter stürzen ☊ sập xuống ☊ ☊ betrunken ☊ say ☊ ☊ hinreißend ☊ ngây ngất, say đắm ☊ ☊ genial ☊ sáng chói, lỗi lạc ☊ ☊ beinahe ☊ sát, sắp ☊ ☊ die Liste ☊ danh sách ☊ ☊ schlau ☊ sắc sảo, khôn ☊ ☊ betrachten ☊ quan sát ☊ ☊ die Ordnung ☊ sự sắp xếp ☊ ☊ die Bühne ☊ sân khấu ☊ ☊ die Diskothek ☊ sàn nhảy ☊ ☊ der Alkoholrausch ☊ say rượu ☊ ☊ das Sternzeichen ☊ sao chiếu mạng ☊ ☊ die Produktion ☊ sản phẩm ☊ ☊ unterschätzen ☊ Đánh giá sai ☊ ☊ von etwas ablenken ☊ bị sao nhãng bởi cái gì ☊ ☊ lagern ☊ xếp, sắp đặt ☊ ☊ die Ablenkung ☊ sao nhãng ☊ ☊ lügen ☊ nói dối, nói sai sự thật ☊ ☊ aus einem Buch zitieren ☊ dẫn, trích dẫn từ một quyển sách ☊ ☊ etwas missverstehen ☊ hiểu lầm, hiểu sai điều gì đó ☊ ☊ künftig ☊ sau này, trong tương lai ☊ ☊ der Blocksatz ☊ cách sắp chữ theo khối ☊ ☊ cool ☊ sành điệu ☊ ☊ die Schultasche ☊ cặp sách ☊ ☊ die Literaturliste ☊ danh sách tài liệu tham khảo ☊ ☊ die Hausaufgaben abschreiben ☊ chép lại, sao chép bài tập ☊ ☊ der Grünschnabel ☊ kẻ vắt mũi chưa sạch, người mới ☊ ☊ der Bergbau ☊ sự khai thác khoáng sản hay hầm mỏ ☊ ☊ der Polizist ☊ cảnh sát ☊ ☊ der Feuerwehrmann ☊ cảnh sát cứu hỏa ☊ ☊ der Konkurs ☊ sự vỡ nợ, sự phá sản ☊ ☊ imitieren ☊ sao chép ☊ ☊ fabrizieren, herstellen ☊ sản xuất ☊ ☊ registrieren, erfassen ☊ đăng bạ, ghi tên vào danh sách ☊ ☊ den Termin versäumen ☊ sai hẹn ☊ ☊ der Ruin ☊ sự thất bại, sự phá sản ☊ ☊ glühen ☊ rực sáng ☊ ☊ erhellen ☊ chiếu sáng, rọi sáng ☊ ☊ die Reibung ☊ ma sát ☊ ☊ die Überwachung ☊ giám sát ☊ ☊ der Stahlbeton ☊ bê tông cốt sắt ☊ ☊ das verrostete Eisen ☊ sắt bị gỉ ☊ ☊ die Polizeistreife ☊ đội cảnh sát ☊ ☊ jemanden ermorden ☊ giết, ám sát ai đó ☊ ☊ jemanden verfolgen ☊ theo đuổi, theo sát gót ai đó ☊ ☊ manipulieren ☊ dàn xếp, sắp xếp gian lận ☊ ☊ irrtümlich ☊ sai sót, hiểu sai ☊ ☊ den Hof fegen ☊ quét sân ☊ ☊ abbürsten ☊ chải sạch ☊ ☊ das Wachs ☊ sáp ong ☊ ☊ das Gitter ☊ lưới mắt cáo, lưới sắt ☊ ☊ das scharfe Messer ☊ con dao sắc bén ☊ ☊ das Sieb ☊ cái sàng, cái rổ ☊ ☊ der Genießer ☊ người sành ăn, người thưởng thức ☊ ☊ etwas geht zur Neige ☊ thứ gì đó sắp hết, sắp cạn ☊ ☊ etwas sieben ☊ sàng, lọc thứ gì đó ☊ ☊ das Fertiggericht ☊ đồ ăn liền, đồ ăn đã làm sẵn ☊ ☊ die Bio-Produkte ☊ sản phẩm hữu cơ, sản phẩm sạch ☊ ☊ der Rücksitz ☊ ghế sau ☊ ☊ das Heck ☊ mui xe sau ☊ ☊ der Wurm ☊ con sâu ☊ ☊ das Reptil ☊ loài bò sát ☊ ☊ die Raupe ☊ sâu bướm ☊ ☊ die Motte ☊ sâu bướm ☊ ☊ das Krokodil ☊ cá sấu ☊ ☊ die Koralle ☊ san hô ☊ ☊ sich von Ast zu Ast schwingen ☊ leo từ cành này sang cành khác ☊ ☊ die Tanne ☊ cây linh sam ☊ ☊ die Mittellinie ☊ đường giữa sân ☊ ☊ das Spielfeld ☊ sân bóng ☊ ☊ sich betrinken ☊ say xỉn ☊ ☊ der Doppelgänger ☊ bản sao ☊ ☊ der Filmstar ☊ ngôi sao điện ảnh ☊ ☊ die Luke ☊ cửa sập, cửa hầm ☊ ☊ die Gestaltung ☊ sự sắp xếp, sự sắp đặt ☊ ☊ das Laminat ☊ ván lát sàn ☊ ☊ das unempfindliche Parkett ☊ lớp sàn gỗ chắc chắn ☊ ☊ farbenfroh ☊ sặc sỡ ☊ ☊ komponieren ☊ sáng tác, soạn ☊ ☊ die aufgezeichnete Sendung ☊ chương trình đã thu sẵn ☊ ☊ etwas auf den MP3-Player überspielen ☊ chuyển gì đó sang máy nghe nhạc mp3 ☊ ☊ die Sternschnuppe ☊ sao băng ☊ ☊ kunterbunt ☊ sặc sỡ ☊ ☊ der Herzstillstand ☊ chết lâm sàng, tình trạng tim ngừng đập ☊ ☊ die Fehlgeburt ☊ sự sảy thai ☊ ☊ die Karies ☊ bệnh sâu răng ☊ ☊ der Kratzer ☊ vết trầy da, vết xây sát ☊ ☊ saufen ☊ uống say ☊ ☊ besoffen ☊ say, say xỉn ☊ ☊ fruchtbar ☊ có khả năng sinh sản ☊ ☊ beaufsichtigen ☊ giám sát, trông ☊ ☊ die Aufsicht ☊ sự giám sát ☊ ☊ das Korallenriff ☊ mỏm san hô, rạn san hô ☊ ☊ anbeten ☊ tôn thờ, sùng bái, yêu say đắm, yêu tha thiết ☊ ☊ die Reue ☊ sự sám hối, sự ăn năn ☊ ☊ unfehlbar ☊ không thể sai lầm ☊ ☊ Sachsen ☊ bang Saxons ☊ ☊ Morgens liegt Tri am Strand. ☊ Hàng sáng Tri nằm trên bãi biến. ☊ (Lektion 2, Nr. 11) Er schwimmt und dann spielt er mit einem Kind Ball. ☊ Anh ấy đi bơi và sau đó chơi bóng với một đứa trẻ. ☊ (Lektion 2, Nr. 12) Wohnst du auch im Hotel Royal? ☊ Anh cũng ở khách sạn Royal à? ☊ (Lektion 2, Nr. 16) Am Flughafen ☊ Ở sân bay ☊ (Lektion 3, Nr. 20) Tri kommt am späten Nachmittag am Flughafen an. ☊ Tri đến sân bay vào lúc chiều tối ☊ (Lektion 3, Nr. 21) Nach dem Flug ist er müde und sein Gepäck ist sehr schwer. ☊ Sau chuyến bay anh cảm thấy mệt và hành lý thì rất nặng. ☊ (Lektion 3, Nr. 22) 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) Tri geht zum Ausgang und verlässt den Flughafen. ☊ Tri đi ra và rời khỏi sân bay. ☊ (Lektion 3, Nr. 27) Wegen des Einkaufens wird Tri hungrig, durstig und müde. ☊ Vì đi mua sắm nên Tri cảm thấy đói, khát và mệt. ☊ (Lektion 6, Nr. 51) Haben Sie Sandwiches? ☊ Chị có Sandwich không? ☊ (Lektion 6, Nr. 58) Nun, ich esse ein Sandwich mit Käse. ☊ Vậy cho tôi Sandwich với pho mát. ☊ (Lektion 6, Nr. 60) Es gibt ein großes Plakat in der Stadt mit der folgenden Schlagzeile: ☊ Có một tấm áp phích ở trong thành phố với dòng chữ sau: ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 62) Im Hotel ☊ Ở khách sạn ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 69) Es gibt ungefähr sechzig Programme. ☊ Có khoảng sáu mươi chương trình. ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 76) Hier ist er. Frühstück können Sie im kleinen Haus gegenüber bekommen. ☊ Dạ đây. Anh có thể ăn sáng trong phòng nhà đối diện. ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 79) Beim Frühstück ☊ Trong lúc ăn sáng ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 80) Tri spricht mit einer Frau am Frühstücktisch. ☊ Tri nói chuyện với một phụ nữ ở bàn ăn sáng. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 81) Oh, damit kann ich leben. ☊ Nhưng cũng không sao. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 84) Tri ist zurück in seinem Hotelzimmer. ☊ Tri quay lại phòng khách sạn. ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 93) Morgens wird es etwas nebelig sein, aber dann wird es sonnig bei 26 Grad Celsius sein. ☊ Buối sáng có sương mù, sau đó trời nắng khoảng 26 độ. ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 98) Nach einer Weile stellt er fest, dass er sich verlaufen hat. ☊ Sau một hồi anh ta nhận ra mình đã bị lạc đường. ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 103) Kein Problem, ich werde einen Blick auf meine Karte werfen. ☊ Không sao, mình sẽ xem bản đồ. ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 104) Entschuldigen Sie, können Sie mir bitte erklären, wo das Hotel Zentral ist? ☊ Xin lỗi, anh làm ơn chỉ cho tôi khách sạn Zentral ở đâu được không? ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 107) Gehen Sie hier lang und folgen Sie der Hauptstraße, dann an der ersten Kreuzung rechts und dann gehen Sie geradeaus. ☊ Anh cứ đi theo con đường này, đến ngã tư đầu tiên thì rẽ phải và sau đó anh cứ đi thắng. ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 110) Lass uns zum Salatbuffet gehen, ich bin sehr hungrig und ich liebe den griechischen Salat. ☊ Chúng ta đi ăn búp phê salat đi. Anh đói và anh thích món salat Hy Lạp. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 117) Nach dem Salat bringt der Kellner das Hauptgericht. ☊ Sau món salat người bồi bàn bưng món chính ra. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 118) Wir haben Montag bis Sonntag von acht Uhr morgens bis elf Uhr abends geöffnet. ☊ Từ thứ hai đến Chủ nhật chúng tôi mở cửa từ tám giờ sáng đến mười một giờ đêm. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 135) Einkaufsliste ☊ Danh sách mua sắm ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 137) Zuerst wollte er Fisch und Pommes Frites machen, aber nun plant er, eine griechische Spezialität zu kochen. ☊ Lúc đầu, anh ấy muốn làm món cá và khoai tây chiên, nhưng bây giờ anh ấy lại lên kế hoạch nấu món đặc sản Hy Lạp. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 141) Er notiert eine Liste: ☊ Anh ấy lên danh sách: ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 142) Für den griechischen Salat: Olivenöl, Salat, Salatdressing, Essig, Käse. ☊ Cho món salat Hy Lạp: dầu ô-liu, rau salat, nước trộn salat, dấm, pho-mát. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 143) Für die Fischsuppe: Garnelen, Lachs, Miesmuscheln, Thunfisch, Meeresfrüchte, Reis. ☊ Cho món súp cá: tôm, cá hồi, sò, cá thu, các loại hải sản, gạo. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 144) Alkohol: Rotwein, Weißwein, Bier, trockener Champagner, Rum, Wodka, Sekt. ☊ Rượu: rượu vang đỏ, rượu vang trắng, bia, sâm-banh chua, Rum, Wodka, Sekt. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 147) Zum Frühstück: Honig, Toast, Butter, Joghurt, Ananas, Eier, Brötchen, Pfannkuchen, Mehl, Ahornsirup. ☊ Cho bữa sáng: mật ong, bánh mì nướng, bơ, ja-ua, trái thơm, trứng, bánh mì, bánh trứng chiên, bột mì, si-rô. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 149) Dies ist eine lange Essensliste. ☊ Danh sách món ăn dài thật. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 151) Sie ist wegen der großen Fenster sehr hell. ☊ Do có cửa sổ rộng nên mọi thứ sáng sủa hơn. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 170) Ich hasse die kleine schmutzige Küche und den grauen Keller des Wohnheims, aber das macht nichts. ☊ Em không thích cái bếp nhỏ bẩn thỉu và cái hầm tối của khu tập thế, nhưng không sao. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 175) Aber wenn du mehr Informationen möchtest, kannst du einen Blick in den Reiseführer werfen. ☊ Nhưng nếu anh muốn biết nhiều thông tin hơn thì có thế xem sách hướng dẫn. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 188) Nachdem ich diesen Brief abgeschickt habe, werde ich ein Flugticket kaufen, damit ich dich besuchen kann. ☊ Sau bức thư này, em sẽ mua vé máy bay đế đi thăm anh. ☊ (Lektion 18, Nr. 203) Von dort muss er nur geradeaus über die Autobahn zum Flughafen fahren. ☊ Từ đó anh ấy chỉ việc đi thắng theo xa lộ để đến sân bay. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 213) Es sieht wie ein Unfall aus, weil dort viele Krankenwagen sind und die Polizei dort ist. ☊ Có lẽ là một vụ tai nạn, có nhiều xe cứu thương và cảnh sát ở đó. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 223) Nachdem er eine Parklücke gefunden hat, geht Tri zur Abflughalle. ☊ Sau khi tìm thấy chỗ đậu xe thì Tri đi vào phòng chờ. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 228) Einkaufen ☊ Đi mua sắm ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 246) Lass uns bitte das Geschäft wechseln. ☊ Chúng ta sang cửa hàng khác đi. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 271) Du bereitest das Fleisch vor und ich mache Salat. ☊ Em chuẩn bị thịt còn anh làm salat. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 287) Er musste einige englische Bücher im Buchladen und einige CDs im Musikladen kaufen. ☊ Anh ấy đã mua vài quyến sách tiếng Anh ở tiệm sách và vài đĩa CD ở tiệm băng đĩa nhạc. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 296) Du solltest zum Zeitungsstand gehen, wenn du am Flughafen bist. ☊ Anh nên đến quầy sách báo trong sân bay. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 303) Um einige Zeitschriften und einen Reiseführer zu kaufen. ☊ Đế mua vài tờ tạp chí và quyến sách hướng dẫn. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 304) Aber ich muss zum Einkaufszentrum gehen, um eine Menge Sachen zu kaufen. ☊ Nhưng anh còn phải đến trung tâm mua sắm để mua một số món. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 306) Mach einfach eine Liste mit dem, was du brauchst. Das wird dir helfen. ☊ Hãy lên danh sách những thứ anh cần. Nó sẽ giúp anh. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 308) Tri schreibt eine Liste: ☊ Tri viết một danh sách: ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 310) Eine Woche später kommt Tri in Berlin an. ☊ Một tuần sau Tri đến Berlin. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 325) Ja, sie erklärte mir, dass der Ring in guten Händen sein würde, wenn Sie ihn mitnehmen würden. ☊ Ừh, nó nói với tôi là sẽ không sao khi đưa nhẫn cho anh. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 335) Sein Bruder wartete bereits in der Nähe von Kreuzberg. ☊ Anh trai anh ấy đã đợi sẵn ở gần Kreuzberg. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 338) Tri schrie sofort: Geben Sie den Ring zurück oder ich rufe die Polizei! ☊ Tri ngay lập tức la lên: Trả lại tôi chiếc nhẫn hoặc là tôi gọi cảnh sát. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 345) Tri war verwirrt, aber dann verstand er. ☊ Tri bối rối, nhưng sau đó anh ấy nhận ra. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 351) Sie müssen diesen Kartoffelsalat probieren. Er ist wirklich gut. ☊ Anh phải ăn thử salat khoai tây.Nó ngon lắm đấy. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 368) Wir müssen einen halben Kilometer zurückfahren und dann müssen wir nach links abbiegen. ☊ Chúng ta phải quay lại nửa kilomet và sau đó phải rẽ trái. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 377) Nach einer halben Stunde fanden sie schließlich Kreuzberg. ☊ Sau nửa tiếng đồng hồ, cuối cùng họ đã tìm thấy Kreuzberg. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 379) Tris Bruder erwartete ihn bereits. ☊ Anh của Tri đang chờ sẵn. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 380) Tri möchte, dass die neuen Kunden das Sportzentrum sauber halten. ☊ Tri muốn rằng những khách hàng mới phải giữ trung tâm thế thao sạch sẽ. ☊ (Lektion 30, Nr. 388) Sie versucht eine andere Telefonzelle, aber jetzt kann sie nur auf den Anrufbeantworter sprechen. ☊ Cô ấy thử sang phòng điện thoại khác, nhưng bây giờ cô ấy chỉ có thế nói vào máy trả lời tự động thôi. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 409) Nach diesem Anruf geht sie langsam zum Restaurant. ☊ Sau khi gọi điện thoại Trang từ từ đi đến nhà hàng. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 412) Tri wartet bereits vor dem Restaurant. ☊ Tri đã đợi sẵn trước nhà hàng. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 413) Meine Nachbarn feierten Hochzeit und dann fing etwas Feuer. ☊ Hàng xóm của tôi tố chức đám cưới và sau đó thì lửa cháy ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 426) Und dann war da dieser tapfere Feuerwehrmann. ☊ Và sau đó lính cứu hỏa đến. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 430) Nach dem Unfall ist Tri sehr an Medizin interessiert. ☊ Sau vụ tai nạn Tri rất quan tâm đến y dược. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 436) Das war vor fast sechs Wochen. ☊ Đã gần sáu tuần rồi. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 465) Das ist eine sehr gute Idee. Ich gehe sowieso lieber ins Theater. ☊ í hay đó. Dù sao anh vẫn thích đi nhà hát hơn. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 478) Normalerweise geht sie zum Spielplatz mit ihnen, aber heute regnet es, also bleibt sie zu Hause. ☊ Bình thường thì cô ấy cùng lũ trẻ đến sân chơi, nhưng hôm nay trời mưa, nên cô ấy ở nhà. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 485) Sie kocht eine Kindermahlzeit und legt alle Spielsachen auf den Fußboden. ☊ Cô ấy nấu ăn cho bọn trẻ và đế tất cả đồ chơi lên sàn nhà. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 486) Nach dem Babysitting holt Tri Trang ab, weil er ihr helfen möchte, neue Skier zu kaufen. ☊ Sau khi trông trẻ xong, Tri đón Trang đi, vì anh ấy muốn giúp cô ấy mua ván trượt tuyết mới. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 495) Aber warum brauchst du diese speziellen Skier? ☊ Nhưng tại sao em cần bộ ván trượt tuyết chuyên dụng này? ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 502) Das beste ist, wenn du dann in den Bus Nummer 10 steigst. ☊ Tốt nhất là sau đó anh đón xe buýt số 10. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 523) Und dann steigst du am botanischen Garten aus. ☊ Và sau đó anh xuống xe ở vườn hoa. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 525) Jetzt musst du geradeaus gehen, und dann die zweite, nein, die dritte Straße links. ☊ Sau đó anh đi thắng và đến đường thứ hai, à không, đuờng thứ ba thì rẽ trái. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 526) Gibt es keinen einfacheren und schnelleren Weg, um zu dir zu gelangen? ☊ Không có đường nào đơn giản hơn và nhanh hơn đế đến chỗ em sao? ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 529) Manchmal spielt sein Vetter Flöte und Klavier. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng người anh họ của anh thối sáo và chơi đàn piano. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 576) Weihnachten ist bald und dann wird er seine Mutter und seinen Vater wiedersehen. ☊ Lễ giáng sinh sắp đến và khi đó anh sẽ gặp lại bố mẹ. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 581) Ich möchte es nur bequem haben. ☊ Em chỉ muốn sao cho thoải mái thôi. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 602) Es hängt davon ab, wo unser Hotel ist. ☊ Điều đó còn tùy khách sạn của chúng ta nằm đâu. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 608) Okay, ich rufe das Hotel an, in dem ich in den Sommerferien war. ☊ OK, anh sẽ gọi cho khách sạn mà anh đã ở vào kỳ nghỉ hè. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 610) Zur Wohnung gehört eine Terrasse auf dem Dach. ☊ Căn hộ có một sân hiên trên mái nhà. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 617) Über eine Treppe kann man vom Innenhof in den Keller gehen. ☊ Lên trên một cái cầu thang người ta có thể đi qua cái sân trong để đến hầm chứa đồ. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 618) Warum? ☊ Tại sao? ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 634) Stimmt. Außerdem genehmigt man mir dann einen höheren Kreditrahmen. ☊ Đúng. Ngoài ra sau đó người ta sẽ cho phép anh có một khuôn khổ thẻ tín dụng cao. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 636) Jetzt wird eingerichtet! ☊ Bây giờ bắt đầu sắp xếp! ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 641) Trang und Tri ziehen in ihr neues Apartment und möchten die Räume nun geschmackvoll einrichten. ☊ Trang và Trí dọn vào căn hộ mới của họ, và giờ đây họ muốn sắp xếp các phòng thật đẹp. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 642) Nachdem wir alle Zimmer gestrichen haben, saugen wir überall Staub. ☊ Sau khi sơn tất cả các phòng, chúng ta hút bụi mọi nơi. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 646) Wenn wir die Lampe neben das Sofa und den Kerzenständer auf den Tisch stellen, dann gibt das ein romantisches Licht. ☊ Nếu chúng ta để cây đèn cạnh bộ sa lông và cái chân đèn cầy trên bàn, thì sẽ có một ánh sáng lãng mạn. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 647) Zuletzt legen wir Kissen, die zu den Vorhängen passen, auf das Sofa. ☊ Cuối cùng chúng ta sẽ đặt những cái gối mà hợp với rèm cửa lên bộ sa lông. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 648) Teile das Brett und zeichne parallel zueinander sechs Löcher auf. ☊ Hãy phân chia những tấm ván và đồng thời lược đồ theo sáu cái lỗ. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 660) Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, ich möchte Folgendes reklamieren: ☊ Kính thưa quí ông và quí bà, tôi muốn phàn nàn về sự việc sau đây: ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 669) Im Fußballstadion ☊ Sân bóng Trong sân vận động ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 690) Trang und Tri gehen ins Fußballstadion. ☊ Trang và Trí đi đến sân bóng. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 691) Sie wollen heute das Spiel im Stadion anschauen, anstatt vor dem Fernseher zu sitzen. ☊ Hôm nay họ muốn xem trận đấu trong sân, thay vì ngồi xem trên TV. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 692) Im Stadion brüllt und pfeift die Mehrheit der Zuschauer extrem laut. ☊ Phần lớn khán giả trong sân vận động gào và la hét thật to. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 698) Ich bin jetzt schon fast heiser. ☊ Giờ giọng em sắp khàn rồi đây. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 701) Wir sitzen gleich hinter dem Tor. ☊ Chúng ta ngồi ngay sau khung thành. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 703) Anschließend haben sie ihre Koffer ausgepackt und gemütlich zu Abend gegessen. ☊ Sau đó họ dỡ va li của họ và có ăn một bữa tối ấm cúng. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 728) Am nächsten Morgen brechen sie zu einer Radtour auf. ☊ Sáng hôm sau họ xuất phát cho một tua xe đạp. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 729) Gute Idee! Dort hinten an dem Teich können wir Rast machen. ☊ Ý kiến hay! Ở đằng kia sau cái đầm chúng ta có thể nghỉ. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 735) Rasch kommt sie zurück. ☊ Ngay sau đó cô quay lại. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 750) Was hat sie gesagt? ☊ Bà âý nói sao? ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 754) Für die weitere Behandlung soll Tri am nächsten Tag zum Augenarzt gehen. ☊ Vào những ngày sau đó Trí nên đến bác sỹ mắt để chữa trị tiếp. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 757) Schau mal zum Himmel, wie hell der Mond scheint. ☊ Nhìn bầu trời kìa, mặt trăng thật sáng làm sao. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 760) Nachdem er sich die Zähne geputzt hat, legt er sich ins Bett. ☊ Sau khi đánh răng, anh nằm lên giường. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 768) 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) Wie ihr auf der Rückseite der Postkarte seht, kann man hier im Winter auch Ski fahren. ☊ Như bố mẹ có thể thấy sau tấm bưu thiệp, ở đây vào mùa đông người ta có thể trượt tuyết nữa. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 785) Trang ist von Tris Reisebericht fasziniert. ☊ Trang say mê với cuốn nhật kí du lịch của Trí. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 803) 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) Tri ist nach zwölf Stunden Arbeit erschöpft nach Hause gekommen. ☊ Trí về nhà sau mười hai tiếng làm việc mệt mỏi. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 843) Warum bist du so spät nach Hause gekommen? ☊ Sao anh về nhà muộn thế? ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 845) Ein betrunkener Mann hat eine Frau belästigt. ☊ Một người đàn ông say rượu đã quấy rối một phụ nữ. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 873) Wir konnten der Polizei nur einen Hinweis geben, in welche Richtung der Mann geflohen ist. ☊ Bọn anh chỉ có thể chỉ dẫn cho cảnh sát, anh ta chạy về hướng nào. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 884) Mein Chef hat Anzeige gegen Unbekannt bei der Polizei erstattet. ☊ Sếp của em đã tố cáo với cảnh sát về những kẻ lạ mặt. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 916) Die Tiere wirken gut versorgt und nicht vernachlässigt. ☊ Những con thú được chăm sóc tốt và không hề bị sao nhãng. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 923) Tri hat sich beim Ausflug in den Zoo erkältet. ☊ Sau chuyến đi chơi ở sở thú, Trí đã bị cảm lạnh. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 936) Um Tri abzulenken, deutet Trang auf ein Plakat an der Wand. ☊ Trang chỉ vào tấm áp phích trên tường để làm Trí sao lãng. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 944) Dann fließt das Blut zur linken Seite des Herzens und von dort aus weiter in den ganzen Körper. ☊ Sau đó máu chảy tới bên trái của tim và từ đó tiếp tục tới toàn bộ cơ thể. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 950) Schon nach einigen hundert Metern wird die Straße durch einen beschädigten Lastwagen blockiert. ☊ Ngay sau một vài trăm mét thì con đường bị chặn bởi một xe tải hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 953) Er hatte es falsch geparkt! ☊ Anh đã đậu sai! ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 962) Ich hoffe, der Mechaniker wird sich bis morgen das Auto anschauen und alle nötigen Teile besorgen. ☊ Anh hy vọng, tới sáng mai người thợ cơ khí sẽ xem xét xe và chăm sóc tất cả các bộ phận cần thiết. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 977) Am nächsten Tag hinterlässt der Mechaniker eine Nachricht auf dem Anrufbeantworter. ☊ Ngày hôm sau người thợ cơ khí để lại một tin nhắn trong hộp thư thoại. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 978) Verbrauch: sechs Liter; Alter: sieben Jahre; ☊ Lượng tiêu thụ: sáu Lít; Tuổi dùng: Bảy năm; ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 988) 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) Tri und Trang suchen in einer Buchhandlung nach einem Geschenk für Tris geliebte Nichte. ☊ Trí và Trang tìm một món quà trong tiệm sách cho cô cháu gái đáng yêu của Trí. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1011) Es gibt Comics, Krimis, Bilderbücher, Märchenbücher und historische Romane. ☊ Có truyện tranh, truyện trinh thám, sách có ảnh, truyện cổ tích và tiểu thuyết lịch sử. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1013) Sie haben ihre Opfer gejagt und erwürgt. ☊ Chúng săn lùng những con mồi và bóp cổ chết. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1021) In der Morgendämmerung sitzen Trang und Tri am Frühstückstisch und lesen Zeitung. ☊ Vào lúc bình minh Trang và Trí ngồi bên bàn ăn sáng và đọc báo. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1025) Durch ein Gewitter und einen anschließenden Sturm auf hoher See wurde eine riesige Welle aufgetürmt. ☊ Trận sấm sét và tiếp theo là bão đã tạo nên những cơn sóng cực lớn trên biển. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1028) Erst war ich ziemlich nervös, aber dann habe ich mich getraut, dich zu fragen, ob du etwas trinken möchtest. ☊ Mới đầu anh hơi căng thẳng, nhưng sau đó lấy lại tự tin để hỏi em, liệu em có muốn uống gì đó không. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1060) Am nächsten Tag habe ich dich wieder angerufen.... ☊ Vào hôm sau anh đã gọi điện thoại lại cho em…. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1063) Trang und Tri entwerfen die Einladungen zu ihrer anstehenden Hochzeit. ☊ Trang và Trí thiết kế thiệp mời cho lễ cưới sắp tới của họ. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1067) Danach feiern wir im Garten. ☊ Sau đó chúng ta sẽ tiệc tùng trong vườn. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1071) Dort stoßen wir mit Sekt an. ☊ Ở đó chúng ta sẽ cụng ly bằng rượu sâm banh. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1072) Die Unterkunft wird zur Verfügung gestellt. ☊ Nơi cư trú đã được sắp đặt. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1076) Kreative Darbietungen während der abendlichen Feier sollten mit dem Hochzeitsplaner abgesprochen werden. ☊ Những tiết mục sáng tạo trong bữa tiệc tối, các bạn nên thông báo với người lập kế hoạch cho lễ cưới. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1077) Jetzt brauchen wir nur noch die Gästeliste, damit wir die Einladungen verschicken können! ☊ Bây giờ chúng ta chỉ còn cần danh sách khách mời để chúng ta có thể gửi thiệp mời đi. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1079) Trang und Tri sind mitten in den Vorbereitungen für ihre Hochzeit und kaufen ein. ☊ Trang và Trí đang chuẩn bị cho đám cưới của họ và đi mua sắm. ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1081) Was steht denn noch auf der Liste, was besorgt werden muss? ☊ Vậy còn gì trong danh sách nữa, còn gì phải làm nữa? ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1085) Dann müssen wir noch zum Optiker und zum Frisör. ☊ Sau đó chúng ta còn phải tới chỗ nhà quang học và thợ làm tóc. ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1087) Du hast dich heute morgen wohl nicht rasiert, dein Bart kratzt! ☊ Sáng hôm nay anh không cạo râu, râu của anh cào đau quá! ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1090) Trang und Tri gehen die Gästeliste für ihre Hochzeit durch. ☊ Trang và Trí đọc kỹ danh sách khách mời cho lễ cưới. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1092) Dann muss ich mich nur noch um die Bühne kümmern, damit eurem großen Auftritt nichts mehr dazwischen kommen kann. ☊ Vậy là anh chỉ còn phải chăm lo đến sân khấu, để sự biểu diễn không có chuyện gì xảy ra giữa chừng. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1116) Die Hochzeitsfeier ist in vollem Gange. ☊ Tiệc cưới đã sẵn sàng bắt đầu. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1118) Leicht angeheitert amüsieren sie sich und haben scheinbar sehr viel Spaß. ☊ Hơi ngà ngà say họ vui chơi và rõ ràng là rất thích thú. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1122) Sternzeichen und Horoskope ☊ Sao chiếu mạng và lá số tử vi ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1131) Der Krebs ist sensibel und empfindsam. ☊ Cự giải đa sầu và đa cảm. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1136) Man unterschätzt deine Talente dort. ☊ Ở đó người ta đánh giá sai năng lực của anh. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1168) Das mache ich, wenn ich das Schließfach in der Bank ausgeleert und mich im Rathaus abgemeldet habe. ☊ Anh sẽ làm việc đó, sau khi anh rút hết mọi thứ trong tủ an toàn ở nhà băng và đăng ký tạm vắng tại tòa thị chính xong. ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1200) Ich 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 Folgendes: ☊ Việc là như sau: ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1243) 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 hätte gerne mehr Informationen über Ihre neuen Produkte. ☊ Tôi muốn có thêm vài thông tin về sản phẩm mới của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1245) Bitte rufen Sie später noch einmal an. ☊ Anh / Chị làm ơn hãy gọi lại sau một lát nữa. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1274) Wir sind von Montag bis Freitag - von 8 bis 12 Uhr - erreichbar. ☊ Có thể liên lạc với chúng tôi từ thứ hai đến thứ sáu, từ 8 – 12h. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1306) Bitte sprechen Sie nach dem Piepton. ☊ Làm ơn nhắn tin sau tiếng Pip. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1310) Seien Sie so nett und sprechen Sie nach dem Piepton. ☊ Xin mời quý vị để lại tin nhắn sau tiếng Pip. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1311) Bitte rufen Sie mich unter der Nummer 1060514 zurück. ☊ Làm ơn gọi lại cho tôi theo số điện thoại sau: 1060514. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1316) Diesem Brief habe ich unseren aktuellen Produktkatalog beigelegt. ☊ Tôi gửi kèm trong thư quyển catalog giới thiệu sản phẩm mới nhất của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1354) Für Fragen stehen wir jederzeit zur Verfügung. ☊ Nếu anh / chị cần hỏi gì thêm nữa chúng tôi luôn luôn sẵn sàng giải đáp. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1359) Bitte löschen Sie mich aus Ihrem Verteiler. ☊ Làm ơn xóa tên tôi khỏi danh sách gửi thư của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1387) Für weitere Fragen stehe ich gerne zur Verfügung. ☊ Nếu có câu hỏi gì thêm tôi sẵn sàng để giải đáp. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1392) Kannst du mir bitte eine Kopie dieser E-Mail schicken? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể gửi cho tôi bản sao của Email đó được không? ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1405) Ich habe die E-Mail an die falsche Adresse geschickt. ☊ Tôi đã gửi Email đó đến sai địa chỉ. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1406) Haben Sie das Fax schon nach Lissabon geschickt? ☊ Anh / Chị đã gửi bản fax này sang Lissabon chưa? ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1414) Ich schreibe gerade an meiner Doktorarbeit zum Thema Energiepolitik in Japan. ☊ Tôi đang viết luận văn tiến sĩ về đề tài: „Chính sách năng lượng ở Nhật Bản“ ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1433) Ich arbeite als Entwicklerin bei einem Autohersteller. ☊ Tôi làm nghiên cứu phát triển tại một công ty sản xuất ôtô. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1436) Es wird bald anfangen zu regnen. ☊ Trời sắp mưa. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1511) Kennen Sie diesen Golfplatz? ☊ Anh / Chị có biết sân golf này không? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1514) Welches Buch lesen Sie gerade? ☊ Anh / Chị đang đọc quyển sách gì? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1531) Was ist denn Ihr Lieblingsbuch? ☊ Cuốn sách ưa thích của anh / chị là gì? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1532) Bitte kommen Sie am Freitag um 16 Uhr in mein Büro. ☊ Mời anh / chị đến văn phòng của tôi vào thứ sáu lúc 16 giờ. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1548) Können wir unseren Termin am 9.5. bitte verschieben? ☊ Chúng ta có thể lùi cuộc hẹn sang ngày 09.05 được không? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1558) Leider muss ich unser Treffen am Freitag absagen. ☊ Rất tiếc tôi phải hủy cuộc gặp của chúng ta vào thứ sáu. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1561) Wir interessieren uns für Ihre neue Produktreihe. ☊ Chúng tôi rất quan tâm tới loạt sản phẩm mới của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1565) Wir möchten 1000 Stück von Artikel Nr. 1546 bestellen. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn đặt 1000 chiếc của sản phẩm số 1546. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1566) Kannst du bitte 100 Kartons für den Versand bei diesem Hersteller bestellen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đặt 100 thùng các-tông cho việc vận chuyển tại nhà sản xuất này được không? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1568) Wir möchten Ihnen den folgenden Auftrag erteilen: ☊ Chúng tôi muốn đặt hàng như sau: ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1570) Ich kann Ihnen folgendes Angebot machen: ☊ Tôi có các đơn chào hàng cho quý khách như sau: ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1576) Ich habe meinen Arbeitsaufwand berechnet und kann Ihnen folgendes Angebot machen: ☊ Sau khi tính toán mọi chi phí, tôi có các đơn chào hàng cho quý khách như sau: ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1577) Können Sie uns bitte ein Muster von Artikel 478 in rot schicken? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể gửi cho chúng tôi mẫu màu đỏ của sản phẩm 478 được không? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1582) Haben Sie von Artikel 2256 noch 1.000 Stück auf Lager? ☊ Anh / Chị có sẵn trong kho 1000 cái loại sản phẩm 2256 không? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1583) Leider ist der Artikel Nr. 3997 aus unserem Sommerkatalog nicht mehr lieferbar. ☊ Rất tiếc loại sản phẩm số 3997 từ catalog mùa hè không còn nữa. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1590) Dieser Artikel wird erst in zwei Monaten wieder lieferbar sein. ☊ Sản phẩm này sẽ được bán lại sớm nhất là sau hai tháng nữa. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1591) Aufgrund der gestiegenen Produktionskosten mussten wir unsere Preise für Endkunden leider nach oben korrigieren. ☊ Vì chi phí sản xuất tăng nên chúng tôi rất tiếc phải nâng giá bán cho khách hàng. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1592) Bitte entschuldigen Sie den Fehler. Wir werden die Ware noch heute an Sie verschicken. ☊ Xin lỗi quý khách vì sai sót này. Chúng tôi sẽ gửi hàng cho quý khách ngay trong ngày hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1596) Ihre Ware wird sofort nach Zahlungseingang an Sie versandt. ☊ Hàng sẽ được chuyển ngay đến quý khách sau khi tiền được trả. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1601) Kannst du bitte dieses Buch für mich bestellen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đặt cho tôi cuốn sách đó được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1611) Ich brauche das Ergebnis deiner Recherche in zwei Stunden. ☊ Hãy cho tôi biết kết quả tìm kiếm thông tin sau hai giờ nữa. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1612) Ich suche nach Literatur zum Thema Energiepolitik. ☊ Tôi đang tìm một số tài liệu viết về vấn đề „chính sách năng lượng“. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1617) Ich schreibe an einem Artikel über Russlands Außenpolitik. Man hat Sie mir als Experten zu diesem Thema empfohlen. ☊ Tôi đang viết một bài báo về chính sách đối ngoại của nước Nga. Tôi đã được giới thiệu rằng ông / bà là chuyên gia trong lĩnh vực này. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1621) Nach ausgiebigen Nachforschungen zu diesem Thema komme ich zu diesem Ergebnis: ☊ Sau những nghiên cứu chuyên sâu cho đề tài này tôi đi đến kết luận sau: ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1632) Die Sachlage zu diesem Problem stellt sich wie folgt dar: ☊ Tình hình chung của vấn đề này là như sau: ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1634) Leider ist dieses Buch vergriffen und nicht mehr lieferbar. ☊ Rất tiếc cuốn sách trên đã được mua hết và cũng không được cung cấp thêm nữa. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1637) Kannst du bitte alle Ergebnisse dieser Besprechung mitschreiben und dann an alle Kollegen schicken? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể ghi chép kết quả cuộc họp lại rồi sau đó gửi đến các tất cả các nhân viên được không? ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1651) Ich möchte Ihnen das Problem mit Hilfe dieser Grafik veranschaulichen. ☊ Xin mời quý vị cùng theo dõi biểu đồ sau để hình dung rõ hơn về vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1655) In dieser Tabelle finden Sie die aktuellen Verkaufszahlen für Mai und Juni. ☊ Doanh số bán hàng hiện tại của tháng năm và tháng sáu được thể hiện qua bảng thống kê trên đây. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1656) Deswegen schlage ich vor, das neue Modell erst im nächsten Jahr auf den Markt zu bringen. ☊ Do vậy tôi đề nghị chúng ta nên tung mẫu sản phẩm mới này ra thị trường vào năm sau. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1657) Was denken Sie darüber? ☊ Quý vị nghĩ sao về điều này? ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1669) Was denkst du darüber? ☊ Anh / Chị nghĩ sao về vấn đề này? ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1672) Bitte füllen Sie dieses Formular aus. ☊ Xin vui lòng điền vào bản khai sau. ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1678) Uns ist ein Fehler passiert. ☊ Chúng ta gặp một sự cố / sai sót. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1700) Wer ist Schuld daran, dass dieser Fehler passiert ist? ☊ Ai là người đã gây ra sai phạm trên? ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1707) 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) Ihr Betreuer wird Sie gründlich in Ihr Aufgabengebiet einarbeiten und Ihnen mit Rat und Tat zur Seite stehen. ☊ Người hướng dẫn sẽ hướng dẫn anh / chị cẩn thận các công việc và luôn sẵn sàng giúp đỡ anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1751) Nach dem Praktikum hat man mir eine feste Stelle angeboten. ☊ Sau khóa thực tập người ta đã mời tôi vào làm việc lâu dài. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1759) Wir suchen eine engagierte und kreative Persönlichkeit. ☊ Chúng tôi cần tìm một người có tính trách nhiệm và sáng tạo. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1786) Ich bin kreativ. ☊ Tôi có tính sáng tạo. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1821) Warum haben Sie dieses Studienfach gewählt? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị đã chọn ngành học này? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1865) Warum haben Sie diesen Schwerpunkt in Ihrem Studium gewählt? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị đã chọn chuyên ngành này? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1866) Warum haben Sie diese Ausbildung abgebrochen? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị đã bỏ dở khóa đào tạo? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1867) Warum hat Ihre Ausbildung so lange gedauert? ☊ Vì sao khóa đào tạo của anh / chị kéo quá dài? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1870) Warum möchten Sie Ihren derzeitigen Arbeitsplatz aufgeben? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị muốn thôi công việc hiện tại? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1881) Warum möchten Sie sich verändern? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị muốn thay đổi? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1884) Warum möchten Sie die Firma wechseln? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị muốn chuyển công ty? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1885) Warum haben Sie gekündigt? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị xin nghỉ việc? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1888) Warum hat man Ihnen gekündigt? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị bị nghỉ việc? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1889) Warum waren Sie ein Jahr lang arbeitslos? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị bị thất nghiệp một năm? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1890) Warum haben Sie nach zwei Jahren den Arbeitgeber gewechselt? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị đã chuyển chỗ làm sau hai năm? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1891) Mein vorheriger Arbeitgeber musste Insolvenz anmelden und so wurde allen Angestellten gekündigt. ☊ Người tuyển dụng cũ của tôi bị phá sản và vì vậy tất cả nhân viên bị thôi việc. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1900) Meine jetzige Aufgabe ist es, die Markteinführung neuer Produkte zu betreuen. ☊ Công việc hiện nay của tôi là tiếp cận thị trường cho sản phẩm mới. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1901) Warum finden Sie unser Unternehmen interessant? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị thấy thú vị với công ty của chúng tôi? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1943) Warum sollten wir uns für Sie entscheiden? ☊ Vì sao chúng tôi nên quyết định nhận anh / chị? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1945) Warum sollten wir Sie einstellen? ☊ Vì sao chúng tôi nên tuyển anh / chị? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1946) Wie gut kennen Sie unsere Produkte? ☊ Anh / Chị biết về sản phẩm của chúng tôi thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1951) Ich kenne und verwende Ihre Produkte seit über zehn Jahren. ☊ Tôi biết và sử dụng sản phẩm của ông / bà từ hơn mười năm nay. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1953) Warum wird diese Position ausgeschrieben? ☊ Vì sao vị trí này cần được tuyển? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1959) Ich habe nach meinem Vorstellungsgespräch noch nichts von Ihnen gehört und wollte mich jetzt erkunden, ob noch Fragen offen geblieben sind. ☊ Sau cuộc phỏng vấn tôi chưa nhận được hồi âm của ông / bà và vì vậy tôi muốn hỏi, liệu còn có câu hỏi nào vẫn chưa được trả lời không? ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1973) Wie komme ich zur Produktionshalle 4B? ☊ Tôi có thể đi đến xưởng sản xuất 4B thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 1995) Meine Firma stellt Computerprozessoren her. ☊ Công ty của tôi sản xuất bộ vi xử lý máy tính. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 1999) Unser Verlag ist spezialisiert auf Kinderbücher. ☊ Nhà xuất bản của chúng tôi chuyên về sách thiếu nhi. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2011) Diese beiden Unternehmen fusionieren. ☊ Hai công ty sát nhập với nhau. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2019) Kannst du bitte diese Unterlagen alphabetisch sortieren? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể sắp xếp tài liệu theo thứ tự chữ cái được không? ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2020) Bitte sortiere alle Kundenanfragen, die du schon erledigt hast, aus und lege mir den Rest auf den Schreibtisch. ☊ Xin hãy sắp xếp tất cả các yêu cầu của khách hàng mà anh / chị đã xử lý ra và để lên bàn cho tôi phần còn lại. ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2026) Kannst du die Lieferscheine bitte dem Datum nach ordnen und abheften? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể sắp xếp giấy giao hàng theo ngày tháng và kẹp lại? ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2028) Das Licht an meinem Arbeitsplatz ist schlecht: Entweder es ist zu hell oder zu dunkel! ☊ Ánh sáng ở chỗ làm của tôi không tốt: hoặc là quá sáng hoặc quá tối! ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2032) Willkommen zu unserer alljährlichen Produktpräsentation. ☊ Hân hạnh chào đón quý vị tới buổi giới thiệu sản phẩm thường niên của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2091) Ich möchte Ihnen heute die neuen Produkte aus unserem Programm vorstellen. ☊ Hôm nay tôi muốn giới thiệu với quý vị những sản phẩm mới trong các mặt hàng của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2092) Mein Vortrag ist folgendermaßen aufgebaut: ☊ Bài thuyết trình của tôi được bố cục như sau: ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2095) Dieser kurze Film wird Ihnen unser neues Produkt vorstellen. ☊ Đoạn phim ngắn này sẽ giới thiệu tới quý vị về sản phẩm mới của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2098) Im Anschluss an meinen Vortrag, freue ich mich auf Ihre Fragen. ☊ Ngay sau bài thuyết trình của mình, tôi rất vui khi nhận được các câu hỏi của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2099) Diesen Zahlen können Sie ganz deutlich den Trend zum Kauf hochwertiger Produkte ablesen. ☊ Với những con số này quý vị có thể nhận thấy rõ xu hướng mua các sản phẩm cao cấp. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2108) Auf diesen Punkt gehe ich später noch detailliert ein. ☊ Tôi sẽ trình bày rõ hơn về điểm này trong phần sau. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2111) Bitte merken Sie sich Ihre Frage. Ich möchte sie gerne nach meiner Präsentation beantworten. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy ghi nhớ câu hỏi của mình. Tôi sẽ trả lời sau bài giới thiệu của mình. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2112) Unsere Abteilung übernimmt die folgenden Aufgaben: ☊ Bộ phận của chúng ta sẽ nhận các nhiệm vụ sau: ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2173) Wie groß ist das Budget für unser Projekt? ☊ Ngân sách dành cho dự án của chúng ta là bao nhiêu? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2180) Die Qualität des Produktes ist mangelhaft. ☊ Chất lượng của sản phẩm này vẫn còn nhiều yếu kém. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2237) Die Qualität des Produktes ist in Ordnung. ☊ Chất lượng của sản phẩm này ổn. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2238) Interessieren Sie sich für ein spezielles Produkt? ☊ Quý khách có quan tâm tới một sản phẩm đặc biệt nào không? ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2242) Kennen Sie dieses Produkt schon? ☊ Quý khách đã biết sản phẩm này chưa? ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2243) Haben Sie von unserem Angebot gehört? ☊ Quý khách đã nghe nói tới sản phẩm của chúng tôi chưa? ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2244) Das ist das beste, was der Markt zu bieten hat. ☊ Đây là sản phẩm tốt nhất mà thị trường có. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2245) Das ist ein gutes Produkt. ☊ Đây là một sản phẩm tốt. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2246) Dieses Produkt ist besser als die Produkte der Konkurrenz. ☊ Sản phẩm này tốt hơn sản phẩm của đối thủ cạnh tranh. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2247) Hier habe ich etwas ganz Besonderes. ☊ Ở đây tôi có một sản phẩm rất đặc biệt. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2248) Ich finde dieses Produkt gut. Ich benutze es selbst. ☊ Tôi thấy sản phẩm này tốt. Bản thân tôi cũng sử dụng nó. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2249) Dieses Produkt ist im Angebot: Es kostet jetzt nur noch die Hälfte. ☊ Sản phẩm này đang có khuyến mại, giá bán còn một nửa so với giá bán bình thường. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2250) Das ist ein Klassiker. ☊ Đây là mẫu sản phẩm cổ điển. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2252) Das ist eine Neuheit auf dem Markt. ☊ Đây là một sản phẩm mới trên thị trường. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2253) Dieses Produkt wird immer wieder gerne gekauft. ☊ Sản phẩm này luôn được tiêu thụ nhanh chóng. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2254) Das können Sie nur hier kaufen. ☊ Quý khách chỉ có thể mua sản phẩm này ở đây. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2256) Dieses Produkt wird nur in einer begrenzten Anzahl hergestellt. ☊ Sản phẩm này được sản xuất với số lượng có hạn. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2258) An diesem Produkt werden Sie lange Freude haben. ☊ Với sản phẩm này quí vị sẽ cảm thấy rất hài lòng. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2260) Dieses Produkt ist wirklich gesund. ☊ Sản phẩm này thực sự tốt cho sức khỏe. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2263) Dieses Produkt ist umweltfreundlich. ☊ Sản phẩm này thân thiện với môi trường. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2266) Das ist ein Original. ☊ Đây là sản phẩm chính gốc. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2268) Das Gerät reinigt sich automatisch. ☊ Chiếc máy này làm sạch một cách tự động. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2272) Das Produkt ist original verpackt. ☊ Sản phẩm này vẫn còn nguyên hộp. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2273) Ich bin mit dem Produkt nicht zufrieden. ☊ Tôi không hài lòng với sản phẩm này. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2274) Ich habe eine Frage zu Ihrem Produkt. ☊ Tôi có câu hỏi về sản phẩm của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2276) Das Produkt funktioniert nicht. ☊ Sản phẩm này không hoạt động. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2277) Das Produkt ist defekt. ☊ Sản phẩm này bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2278) Ich werde Ihr Problem gerne an den zuständigen Kollegen weitergeben. ☊ Tôi sẽ chuyển vấn đề của quý khách sang cho đồng nghiệp có trách nhiệm. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2287) Bitte schicken Sie das Produkt an uns zurück: Wir werden es umtauschen. ☊ Quý khách làm ơn hãy gửi lại sản phẩm này cho chúng tôi: chúng tôi sẽ đổi sản phẩm khác. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2289) Wo stellen Sie aus? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà trưng bày sản phẩm ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2314) Wie komme ich zum Parkplatz? ☊ Làm sao để đến được bãi đỗ xe? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2322) Kennen Sie unser neues Produkt schon? ☊ Quý vị đã biết đến sản phẩm mới của chúng tôi chưa? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2331) Möchten Sie unser neues Produkt testen? ☊ Quý vị có muốn dùng thử sản phẩm của chúng tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2332) Möchten Sie unseren Katalog mitnehmen? ☊ Quý vị có muốn lấy quyển giới thiệu sản phẩm của chúng tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2333) Ich interessiere mich für Ihr neues Produkt. ☊ Tôi rất quan tâm tới sản phẩm mới của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2336) Würden Sie mir Ihr neues Produkt zeigen? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có thể giới thiệu về sản phẩm mới này được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2342) Bitte organisieren Sie meine An- und Abreise für die Konferenz in Warschau. ☊ Xin hãy lên kế hoạch đi lại của tôi cho cuộc hội nghị ở Warsaw. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2375) Können Sie mir bitte 500 Euro in Dollar wechseln? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đổi cho tôi 500 Euro sang Dollar được không? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2377) Bitte lassen Sie ausreichend Bargeld in Yen wechseln. ☊ Xin hãy đổi đủ tiền mặt sang Yên. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2378) Für die Reise nach China brauche ich ein Visum. ☊ Tôi cần có thị thực cho chuyến đi sang Trung Quốc. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2380) Können Sie diese Unterlagen bitte an meine Firma in Deutschland faxen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể fax tài liệu này sang công ty của tôi ở Đức được không? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2393) Bitte wecken Sie mich morgen um 6 Uhr 30. ☊ Làm ơn hãy đánh thức tôi sáng mai lúc 6:30. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2401) Bringen Sie mir das Frühstück bitte ins Zimmer. ☊ Làm ơn hãy mang đồ ăn sáng lên phòng cho tôi. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2403) Das ist die Spezialität des Hauses. ☊ Đây là món đặc sản của nhà hàng. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2434) Ich habe ein Problem mit Ihrem Produkt. ☊ Tôi có một vấn đề với sản phẩm của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2468) Ich bin von der Qualität Ihrer Produkte schwer enttäuscht. ☊ Tôi đặc biệt thất vọng về chất lượng sản phẩm của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2470) Das Produkt ist defekt. ☊ Sản phẩm bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2471) Teile des Produkts sind defekt. ☊ Nhiều phần của sản phẩm bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2472) Das Produkt ist zerkratzt. ☊ Sản phẩm bị xước. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2473) Das Produkt ist beschädigt ☊ Sản phẩm bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2474) Das Produkt wurde in der falschen Farbe geliefert. ☊ Sản phẩm được chuyển đến không đúng màu. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2475) Das Produkt ist nicht wasserdicht. ☊ Sản phẩm bị thấm nước. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2476) Das Produkt war schlecht verpackt. ☊ Sản phẩm được đóng gói không cẩn thận. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2477) Das Produkt war schlecht verpackt und wurde beim Transport beschädigt. ☊ Sản phẩm được đóng không cẩn thận và bị hỏng trong quá trình vận chuyển. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2478) Die Qualität der Produkte entspricht nicht unseren Erwartungen. ☊ Chất lượng của sản phẩm không được như chúng tôi mong đợi. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2482) Die Qualität des Produktes entspricht nicht unserem Standard. ☊ Chất lượng của sản phẩm không tương ứng với tiêu chuẩn của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2483) Sie haben die falschen Waren berechnet. ☊ Quý vị đã tính sai hàng hóa. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2486) Wir werden das defekte Produkt zurückschicken. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ gửi lại sản phẩm bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2489) Wir möchten das defekte Produkt zur Reparatur einschicken. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn gửi sản phẩm bị hỏng đi sửa. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2490) Wir sind nicht bereit die defekte Ware zu bezahlen. ☊ Chúng tôi không sẵn sàng trả tiền cho những hàng hóa bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2491) Ich möchte das Produkt umtauschen. ☊ Tôi muốn đổi lại sản phẩm này. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2492) Bitte entschuldigen Sie unseren Fehler. ☊ Xin lỗi quý vị về sai sót của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2501) Das ist unser Fehler. ☊ Đây là sai sót của chúng tôi ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2502) Welche Produkte sind beschädigt? ☊ Sản phẩm nào bị hỏng? ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2505) Danke, dass Sie uns auf diesen Fehler aufmerksam gemacht haben. ☊ Cám ơn quý vị đã chỉ ra sự sai sót cho chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2513) Bitte schicken Sie die Ware an uns zurück und legen die eine Kopie Ihrer Rechnung bei. ☊ Xin hãy gửi hàng lại cho chúng tôi và gửi kèm một bản sao hóa đơn. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2516) Da Sie die letzte Rechnung erst nach der 2. Mahnung bezahlt haben, werden wir keine weiteren Bestellungen von Ihnen annehmen. ☊ Vì ông / bà / quý vị chỉ thanh toán hóa đơn lần trước sau thư nhắc nhở lần hai, do vậy chúng tôi sẽ không nhận các đơn đặt hàng tiếp theo của ông / bà / quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2545) Ich werde bei unserer Bank nachfragen, warum sich die Zahlung verzögert. ☊ Tôi sẽ hỏi lại ngân hàng, tại sao quá trình thanh toán bị chậm. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2552) 27
What's your favorite color? ☊ Màu sắc ưa thích của cậu là gì? ☊ 28
My favorite color is blue. ☊ Màu sắc ưa thích của tôi là màu xanh lam? ☊ 68
How old is Hassan? ☊ Hassan bao nhiêu tuổi? ☊ 74
This hotel isn't very good. Why is it so expensive? ☊ Cái khách sạn này chả tốt lắm. Tại sao nó lại đắt thế? ☊ 96
Is Lisa from Toronto? ☊ Lisa là người Toronto à? ☊ 118
Why are you late? ☊ Tại sao cậu đến muộn? ☊ 150
She's twenty-six (26). ☊ Cô ấy hai mươi sáu. ☊ 167
We're having dinner now. Can I call you later? ☊ Chúng tôi đang ăn cơm. Tôi gọi cho cậu sau được không? ☊ 172
He's lying on the oor. ☊ Anh ấy đang nằm dưới sàn. ☊ 173
We're eating breakfast. ☊ Chúng tôi đang ăn sáng. ☊ 178
We're here on vacation. We're staying at a hotel on the beach. ☊ Chúng tôi đi nghỉ ở đây. Chúng tôi đang ở trong khách sạn bên bãi biển. ☊ 180
They're building a new hotel downtown. ☊ Họ đang xây một khách sạn ở khu trung tâm. ☊ 184
She's sitting on the oor. ☊ Cô ấy đang ngồi dưới sàn. ☊ 185
She's reading a book. ☊ Cô ấy đang đọc sách. ☊ 197
The sun isn't shining. ☊ Mặt trời đang không chiếu sáng. ☊ 200
Are you feeling okay? ☊ Cậu cảm thấy không sao chứ? ☊ 201
Yes, I'm ne. ☊ Ừ, tôi không sao. ☊ 204
Why are you wearing a coat? ☊ Sao cậu mặc áo khoác làm gì? ☊ 219
Are your friends staying at a hotel? ☊ Bạn cậu đang ở khách sạn à? ☊ 236
Why are you crying? ☊ Tại sao cậu khóc? ☊ 238
Why is he laughing? ☊ Tại sao anh ấy cười? ☊ 243
Why are you looking at me? ☊ Tại sao cậu lại nhìn tôi? ☊ 253
Are you sitting on the oor? ☊ Cậu đang ngồi dưới sàn à? ☊ 257
They're looking at their books. ☊ Họ đang nhìn chỗ sách của họ. ☊ 258
They read a lot. ☊ Họ hay đọc sách. ☊ 294
Banks usually open at nine (9:00) in the morning. ☊ Ngân hàng thường mở cửa lúc chín giờ sáng. ☊ 310
We usually have dinner at six thirty (6:30). ☊ Chúng tôi thường ăn tối lúc sáu giờ ba mươi. ☊ 317
I always drink co ee in the morning. ☊ Tôi luôn uống cà phê vào buổi sáng. ☊ 337
She doesn't usually have breakfast. ☊ Cô ấy thường không ăn sáng. ☊ 364
This hotel isn't expensive. It doesn't cost much to stay there. ☊ Khách sạn này không đắt. Không phải tốn nhiều tiền để ở đây. ☊ 381
Do you always have breakfast? ☊ Cậu có luôn luôn ăn sáng không? ☊ 389
I like chocolate. How about you? Do you like chocolate? ☊ Tôi thích chocolat. Cậu thì sao? Cậu có thích chocolat không? ☊ 390
EN I play tennis. How about you? Do you play tennis? ☊ Tôi chơi quần vợt. Cậu thì sao? Cậu có chơi quần vợt không? ☊ 391
You live near here. How about Fred? Does he live near here? ☊ Cậu sống ở gần đây. Còn Fred thì sao? Anh ấy có sống ở gần đây không? ☊ 392
Jisang plays tennis. How about his friends? Do they play tennis? ☊ Chí Tường chơi quần vợt. Còn bạn anh ấy thì sao? Họ có chơi quần vợt không? ☊ 393
You speak English. How about your brother? Does he speak English? ☊ Cậu nói tiếng Anh. Còn anh cậu thì sao? Anh ấy có nói tiếng Anh không? ☊ 394
I do yoga every morning. How about you? Do you do yoga every morning? ☊ Tôi sáng nào cũng tập yoga. Còn cậu thì sao? Cậu có tập yoga mỗi sáng không? ☊ 395
Yaqin often travels on business. How about Gary? Does he often travel on business? ☊ Nhã Cầm thường đi công tác. Còn Gary thì sao? Anh ấy có hay đi công tác không? ☊ 396
I want to be famous. How about you? Do you want to be famous? ☊ Tôi muốn nổi tiếng. Cậu thì sao? Cậu có muốn nổi tiếng không? ☊ 397
You work hard. How about Heuiyeon? Does she work hard? ☊ Cậu chịu khó làm việc. Còn Cơ Viện thì sao? Anh ấy có chịu khó làm việc không? ☊ 412
What do you usually have for breakfast? ☊ Cậu thường ăn gì vào bữa sáng? ☊ 430
Why are you under the table? What are you doing? ☊ Tai sao cậu ở dưới gầm bàn? Cậu đang làm gì thế? ☊ 432
Howard takes a shower every morning. ☊ Howard sáng nào cũng tắm. ☊ 463
What's so funny? Why are you laughing? ☊ Có gì vui? Sao cậu lại cười? ☊ 486
cats. They've got a lot of animals. ☊ Họ thích động vật. Họ có một con ngựa, ba con chó và sáu con mèo. Họ có nhiều động vật. ☊ 522
They don't read much. They don't have many books. ☊ Họ không đọc nhiều. Họ không có nhiều sách. ☊ 527
It's a nice house but it doesn't have a big yard. ☊ Ngôi nhà đẹp đấy nhưng không có sân rộng. ☊ 531
An insect has six (6) legs. ☊ Côn trùng có sáu chân. ☊ 545
We were hungry after the trip, but we weren't tired. ☊ Chúng tôi thấy đói sau chuyến đi, nhưng chúng tôi không thấy mệt. ☊ 546
The hotel was comfortable, but it wasn't expensive. ☊ Khách sạn thoải mái nhưng lại không đắt. ☊ 549
Why were you late this morning? ☊ Tại sao sáng nay cậu đi muộn? ☊ 555
I feel ne this morning, but I was very tired last night. ☊ Tôi thấy khoẻ lúc sáng nay nhưng đêm qua tôi rất mệt ☊ 556
Where were you at eleven a.m. (11:00) last Friday morning? ☊ Cậu ở đâu lúc mười một giờ sáng Thứ sáu vừa rồi. ☊ 561
We weren't happy with the hotel. Our room was very small, and it wasn't clean. ☊ Chúng tôi không vui với cái khách sạn. Phòng chúng tôi rất bé mà nó lại không sạch sẽ. ☊ 568
Why were you late this morning? — The tra c was bad. ☊ Tại sao cậu đến muộn sáng nay? - Giao thông không tốt. ☊ 572
Why were you angry yesterday? — Because you were late. ☊ Sao hôm qua cậu tức giận thế? - VÌ cậu đến muộn. ☊ 574
teeth. ☊ Tôi đánh răng hàng sáng. Sáng nay tôi có đánh răng. ☊ 576
EN Yesterday it rained all morning. It stopped at lunchtime. ☊ Hôm qua trời mưa cả sáng. Trời tạnh lúc ăn trưa. ☊ 577
We enjoyed the party last night. ☊ Chúng tôi sảng khoái với bữa tiệc tối qua. ☊ 580
(9:30). ☊ Tôi thường dậy sớm. Nhưng sáng nay tôi chín rưỡi mới dậy. ☊ 589
We enjoyed our vacation last year. We stayed at a very nice place. ☊ Chúng tôi thấy sảng khoái với kì nghỉ năm ngoái. Chúng tôi đã ở một nơi rất đẹp. ☊ 594
I copied the schedule. ☊ Tôi đã sao chép thời gian biểu. ☊ 597
Last Tuesday, Vanessa ew from Los Angeles to Mexico City. ☊ Thứ ba vừa rồi Vanessa đã bay từ Los Angeles đến Thành phố Mexico. ☊ 598
She got up at six (6) in the morning and had a cup of co ee. ☊ Cô ấy dậy lúc sáu giờ sáng nay và uống một chén cà phê. ☊ 599
At seven- fteen she left home and drove to the airport. ☊ Lúc bảy giờ mười lăm cô ấy ra khỏi nhà và lái xe đến sân bay. ☊ 601
Then she had breakfast at an airport cafe and waited for her ight. ☊ Rồi cô ấy ăn sáng ở quán của sân bay và chờ đợi chuyến bay. ☊ 602
The plane departed on time and arrived in Mexico City four (4) hours later. ☊ Máy bay khởi hành đúng giờ và đến Thành phố Mexico sau đấy bốn tiếng. ☊ 603
Finally, she took a taxi from the airport to her hotel downtown. ☊ Cuối cùng cô ấy bắt taxi từ sân bay về khách sạn trung tâm. ☊ 610
Tom always takes a shower in the morning. > This morning he took a shower. ☊ Tom luôn luôn tắm vào buổi sáng. Sáng nay anh ấy có tắm. ☊ 611
Friday. ☊ Bạn của chúng tôi thường xuyên đến thăm chúng tôi. Họ tới thăm chúng tôi Thứ sáu tuần trước. ☊ 627
the house. ☊ Gerhard có làm việc gì đó ngoài sân nhưng anh ấy không làm việc gì trong nhà cả. ☊ 628
I watched TV last night. How about you? Did you watch TV last night? ☊ Tôi đã xem vô tuyến tối hôm qua. Cậu thì sao? Cậu có xem vô tuyến tối qua không? ☊ 629
I enjoyed the party. How about you? Did you enjoy the party? ☊ Tôi rất thích bữa tiệc. Cậu thì sao? Cậu có thấy thích bữa tiệc không? ☊ 630
vacation? ☊ Tôi đã có một kì nghỉ đẹp. Cậu thì sao? Kì nghỉ của cậu có đẹp không? ☊ 631
I nished work early. How about you? Did you nish work early? ☊ Tôi đã kết thúc công việc sớm.Cậu thì sao? Cậu có kết thúc công việc sớm không? ☊ 632
I slept well last night. How about you? Did you sleep well last night? ☊ Tôi đêm qua ngủ ngon. Cậu thì sao? Đêm qua cậu ngủ có ngon không. ☊ 635
I got up before seven am (7:00). ☊ Tôi đã dậy lúc bảy giờ sáng. ☊ 654
I'm tired this morning. ☊ Sáng nay tôi thấy mệt. ☊ 661
How did it break? ☊ Làm sao nó vỡ? ☊ 662
I don't know how it broke. ☊ Tôi không biết sao nó lại vỡ. ☊ 668
I cut my hand this morning. — How did you do that? ☊ Tôi bị đứt tay sáng nay. - Sao cậu bị thế? ☊ 669
about a meeting. ☊ Sao hôm qua cậu không có mặt trong cuộc họp? - Tôi không biết là có cuộc họp. ☊ 670
It's six o'clock (6:00) now. Luka's at home watching TV. ☊ Bây giờ là sáu giờ. Luka đang ở nhà xem vô tuyến. ☊ 678
I woke up early yesterday. It was a beautiful morning. ☊ Hôm qua tôi tỉnh dậy sớm. Buổi sáng thật là đẹp. ☊ 684
Santo was in his car driving. ☊ Santo đã ở trong xe của anh ấy lái xe. ☊ 691
At seven- fteen (7:15) she was having breakfast. ☊ Lúc bảy giờ mười lăm cô ấy đang ăn sáng. ☊ 696
Why was she driving so fast? ☊ Tại sao cô ấy lái xe nhanh thế? ☊ 697
Why was he wearing a suit yesterday? ☊ Tại sao anh ấy hôm qua lại mặc complet? ☊ 707
He was reading a book. ☊ Anh ấy đang đọc sách. ☊ 709
He stopped reading and answered the phone. ☊ Anh ấy dừng đọc sách và trả lời điện thoại. ☊ 710
What did you do yesterday morning? ☊ Sáng hôm qua cậu làm gì? ☊ 720
I saw them this morning. They were waiting at the bus stop. ☊ Tôi đã gặp họ sáng nay. Họ đang đợi ở bến xe bus. ☊ 721
She fell asleep while reading. ☊ Cô ấy đã ngủ gật khi đang đọc sách. ☊ 732
What time did the mail arrive this morning? ☊ Thư đã đến lúc mấy giờ sáng nay? ☊ 733
It came while he was having breakfast. ☊ Nó đến lúc anh ấy đang ăn sáng. ☊ 736
How fast were you driving when the police stopped you? ☊ Cậu đang phóng nhanh cỡ nào lúc cảnh sát chặn cậu lại? ☊ 743
What were you doing at two [o'clock] (2:00) this morning? ☊ Cậu đang làm gì lúc hai giờ sáng nay? ☊ 751
I used to read a lot of books, but I don't read much these days. ☊ Tôi từng đọc rất nhiều sách, nhưng tôi ngày nay không còn đọc nhiều nữa. ☊ 762
This building used to be a hotel. ☊ Toà nhà này đã từng là khách sạn. ☊ 765
Do you like to read? — I don't have the time, but I used to read a lot. ☊ Cậu có thích đọc sách không? - Tôi không có thời gian, trước tôi từng đọc rất nhiều. ☊ 771
years ago. ☊ Chúng tôi từng sống gần sân bay, nhưng chúng tôi đã chuyển đến trung tâm vài năm trước. ☊ 772
Normally I start work at seven am (7:00), so I get up very early. ☊ Thông thường tôi làm việc lúc bảy giờ sáng nên tôi dậy sớm. ☊ 779
Have you read this book? — Yes, I've read it twice. ☊ Cậu đã đọc cuốn sách này chưa? - Rồi, tôi đã đọc nó hai lần. ☊ 803
She's written ten (10) books. ☊ Cô ấy đã viết được mười cuốn sách. ☊ 811
They have lots of books, and have read all of them. ☊ Họ có rất nhiều sách và họ đã đọc hết chúng. ☊ 813
Gunter's favorite movie is Star Wars. He's seen it twenty (20) times, but I've never seen it. ☊ Bộ lm yêu thích của Gunter là Chiến tranh giữa các vì sao. Anh ấy đã xem nó được hai mươi lần còn tôi chưa xem bao giờ. ☊ 820
years. ☊ Emil và Larisa là vợ chồng. Họ đã cưới nhau được năm năm. ☊ 837
Hubert has a headache. He's had a headache since he got up this morning. ☊ Hubert bị đau đầu. Anh ấy bị đau đầu từ lúc anh ấy ngủ dậy sáng nay. ☊ 838
I'm studying English. I've studied English for six (6) months. ☊ Tôi đang học tiếng Anh. Tôi đã học tiếng Anh được sáu tháng. ☊ 848
Luisa and I are friends. I've known her for a long time. ☊ Luisa và tôi là bạn. Tôi đã quen cô ấy từ lâu rồi. ☊ 850
Jean works in a hotel now. He likes his job a lot. ☊ Jean hiện đang làm việc trong một khách sạn. Anh ấy rất thích công việc của mình. ☊ 851
(2) hours. ☊ Isabelle đang đọc báo. Cô ấy đã đọc được hai tiếng đồng hồ rồi. ☊ 857
Lucien has been in Canada for six (6) months. ☊ Lucien đã ở Canada được sáu tháng. ☊ 880
When was the last time you were in a car? — Just this morning. ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu ngồi xe hơi lúc nào? - Mới sáng nay. ☊ 886
Miriam's been studying English for six (6) months. ☊ Miriam đã học tiếng Anh được sáu tháng. ☊ 892
Remy and Pauline have been married for six (6) months. ☊ Remy và Pauline đã kết hôn được sáu tháng. ☊ 895
clean now. ☊ Xe hơi của anh ấy bẩn. Anh ấy đang rửa xe. Anh ấy đã rửa xe. Bây giờ nó sạch rồi. ☊ She's broken her arm.'> 915 She's broken her arm.'>
Sabine's not coming to the party. She broke her arm. > She's broken her arm. She's broken her arm.'> ☊ Sabine sẽ không đến bữa tiệc. Cô ấy bị gãy tay. > Cô ấy đã bị gãy tay. ☊ 917
I made a mistake. > I've made a mistake. ☊ Tôi đã phạm sai lầm. Tôi đã phạm sai lầm. ☊ I did the shopping.'> 922 I did the shopping.'>
I've done the shopping. > I did the shopping. I did the shopping.'> ☊ Tôi đã đi mua sắm xong rồi. > Tôi đã đi mua sắm. ☊ 932
Are Isidor and Sandra here? — No, they haven't arrived yet. ☊ Có Isidor và Sandra ở đó không? - Không, họ vẫn chưa đến. ☊ 972
My friend has written many books. Shakespeare wrote many plays and poems. ☊ Bạn tôi viết đã được nhiều cuốn sách. Shakespeare đã viết nhiều kịch và thơ. ☊ We lived in Paris for six (6) years, but now we live in Rome.'> 974 We lived in Paris for six (6) years, but now we live in Rome.'>
We've lived in Paris for six (6) years. > We lived in Paris for six (6) years, but now we live in Rome. We lived in Paris for six (6) years, but now we live in Rome.'> ☊ Chúng tôi sống ở Paris đã được sáu năm rồi. Chúng tôi đã sống ở Paris sáu năm nhưng giờ chúng tôi sống ở Roma. ☊ 977
My friends arrived on Friday. ☊ Bạn của tôi đã đến hôm Thứ sáu. ☊ 984
(2) years ago. ☊ Bà của Sanjit đã chết rồi. Bà của Sanjit đã chết cách đây hai năm. ☊ 986
My friend is a writer, and has written many books. ☊ Bạn tôi là một nhà văn và đã viết được nhiều cuốn sách. ☊ 992
I turned o the light before leaving this morning. ☊ Tôi đã tắt đèn trước khi đi lúc sáng nay. ☊ 1005
After that, she worked on a farm, but she didn't enjoy it very much. ☊ Sau đó, cô ấy làm việc ở một trang trại, nhưng cô ấy không thích nó lắm. ☊ 1038
How were these windows broken? ☊ Những tấm cửa sổ này làm sao mà bị vỡ? ☊ 1041
Why did the email get sent to the wrong address? ☊ Tại sao lá thư điện tử lại bị gửi sai địa chỉ? ☊ 1049
There was a re at the hotel last week. Two of the rooms were damaged. ☊ Có một vụ cháy ở khách sạn tuần trước. Có hai phòng bị hỏng. ☊ 1054
My car was stollast week, but the next day it was found by the police. ☊ Xe hơi của tôi bị trộm tuần trước, nhưng ngày hôm sau nó đã được cảnh sát tìm thấy. ☊ 1065
weekends, but no big games are being played next weekend. ☊ Ở Mĩ, bóng bầu dục thường được chơi vào cuối tuần, nhưng cuối tuần sau không có trận nào được chơi cả. ☊ 1070
The room isn't dirty anymore. It's becleaned. ☊ Căn phòng không còn bẩn nữa. Nó đã được dọn sạch. ☊ 1104
How was the window broken? How did the window get broken? ☊ Cửa sổ làm sao mà bị vỡ? ☊ 1118
Why are you looking at me? ☊ Tại sao cậu lại nhìn tôi? ☊ 1126
Are you feeling all right? ☊ Cậu cảm thấy không sao chứ? ☊ 1134
Flora has invited us to her party next week, but we're not going. ☊ Flora đã mời chúng tôi tới dự bữa tiệc của cô ấy tuần sau, nhưng chúng tôi sẽ không tới. ☊ 1135
Where were your shoes made? ☊ Giày của cậu sản xuất ở đâu? ☊ 1144
Why did you go home early? ☊ Tại sao cậu về nhà sớm vậy? ☊ 1149
This town is always clean. The streets get cleaned every day. ☊ Thị trấn này luôn sạch sẽ. Đường phố ngày nào cũng được dọn dẹp. ☊ 1154
Why are you so tired? Did you go to bed late last night? ☊ Tại sao cậu lại mệt thế? Tối qua cậu có đi ngủ muộn không? ☊ 1182
The shopping mall was built about twenty (20) years ago. ☊ Cửa hiệu mua sắm được xây cách đây hai mươi năm. ☊ 1183
Pietro learned to drive whhe was sixte(16). ☊ Pietro học lái xe hơi từ khi anh ấy mười sáu tuổi. ☊ 1190
I know Masaru, but I've never met his wife. ☊ Tôi biết Masaru nhưng tôi chưa bao giờ gặp vợ anh ấy. ☊ 1192
Kimiko jumped into the river and swam to the other side. ☊ Kimiko nhảy xuống sông và bơi sang bờ bên kia. ☊ 1195
expensive hotel. ☊ Chuyến đi nghỉ của chúng tôi tốn rất nhiều tiền vì chúng tôi đã ở trong một khách sạn đắt tiền. ☊ 1201
I'm not working next week. ☊ Tuần sau tôi sẽ không đi làm. ☊ 1202
Yuliana's going to the dentist on Friday. ☊ Yuliana sẽ đi khám nha sĩ vào Thứ sáu. ☊ 1203
We're having a party next weekend. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ có một bữa tiệc vào tuần sau. ☊ 1209
Wilma isn't coming to the party next week. ☊ Wilma sẽ không tới bữa tiệc tuần sau. ☊ 1210
morning. ☊ Máy bay đến New York lúc bảy giờ ba mươi phút sáng mai. ☊ 1221
Are you working next week? ☊ Cậu tuần sau có đi làm không? ☊ 1225
Listto this! Elisa's getting married next month! ☊ Nghe đây này! Elisa tháng sau sẽ cưới. ☊ 1226
My parents are going on vacation next week. — Sounds good, where are they going? ☊ Bố mẹ tôi tuần sau sẽ đi nghỉ. Hay thế, họ đi đâu thế? ☊ 1227
ding on Friday. ☊ Esteban đang học một khoá tiếng Anh trong kì này. Khoá học sẽ kết thúc vào Thứ sáu này. ☊ 1229
too? ☊ Tôi sẽ ra ngoài với vài người bạn tối nay. Sao cậu không đi cùng luôn? ☊ 1231
How are you getting home after the party tomorrow? By taxi? ☊ Cậu định về nhà bằng cách nào sau bữa tiệc ngày mai? Đi taxi à? ☊ 1237
I'm going to buy some books tomorrow. ☊ Ngày mai tôi định đi mua ít sách. ☊ 1239
I'm not going to have breakfast this morning. I'm not hungry. ☊ Sáng nay tôi sẽ không ăn sáng. Tôi không đói. ☊ 1240
What are you going to wear to the wedding next week? ☊ Cậu định mặc gì trong đám cưới tuần sau? ☊ 1241
I'm going to wash my hands. ☊ Tôi sắp đi rửa tay. ☊ 1243
I'm playing tennis with Satomi tomorrow. ☊ Mai tôi đi chơi quần vợt với Satomi. ☊ 1244
Something is going to happen. ☊ Sắp có chuyện xảy ra. ☊ 1245
Look at the sky! It's going to rain. ☊ Nhìn lên trời kìa! Trời sắp mưa. ☊ 1246
It's nine o'clock (9:00) and I'm not ready. I'm going to be late. ☊ Bây giờ là chín giờ và tôi chưa sẵn sàng. Tôi sẽ bị muộn, ☊ 1249
Yevgeniy's going to St. Petersburg next week. He's going to go with some friends. ☊ Yevgeniy sẽ tới Saint Peterbug tuần sau. Anh ấy đi cùng vài người bạn. ☊ 1250
I'm hungry. I'm going to have a sandwich. ☊ Tôi đói. Tôi đi ăn sandwich đây. ☊ 1251
present. ☊ Tuần sau là sinh nhật Violetta. Chúng tôi định tặng cô ấy một món quà. ☊ 1259
in Dubai. Next week she'll be in Singapore. ☊ Yuko đi rất nhiều. Hôm nay cô ấy ở Frankfurt. Mai cô ấy ở Dubai. Tuần sau cô ấy ở Singapore. ☊ 1261
Leave the old bread in the yard. The birds will eat it. ☊ Để miếng bánh mì cũ trên sân. Lũ chim sẽ ăn nó. ☊ 1276
Next week she'll be in Bogota. ☊ Tuần sau cô ấy sẽ ở Bogota. ☊ 1278
Three days ago she was in Santiago. ☊ Ba hôm trước cô ấy ở Santiago. ☊ 1285
Are you ready yet? - Not yet. I'll be ready in ve (5) minutes. ☊ Cậu sắn sàng chưa? - Chưa. Năm phút nữa tôi sẽ sẵn sàng. ☊ 1288
Well, go to bed early and you'll feel better in the morning. ☊ Rồi, đi ngủ sớm đi rồi sáng cậu sẽ thấy khoẻ hơn. ☊ 1290
I'm sorry I was late this morning. It won't happagain. ☊ Cho tôi xin lỗi vì sáng nay tôi đã đi muộn. Chuyện này sẽ không tái diễn nữa. ☊ 1301
(8:40). ☊ Sáng mai họ sẽ đi. Tàu hoả chạy lúc tám giờ bốn mươi. ☊ 1302
Why are you putting on your coat? — I'm going out. ☊ Sao cậu mặc áo khoác? - Tôi sắp đi ra ngoài. ☊ 1305
Let's y to Barcelona instead of driving. It won't take as long. ☊ Mình hãy bay sang Barcelona chứ đừng lái xe. Thế sẽ đỡ lâu hơn. ☊ 1325
Do you want a chair? — No, it's okay. I'll sit on the oor. ☊ Cậu có muốn một cái ghế không? - Không, không sao. Tôi sẽ ngồi dưới sàn. ☊ 1334
I haven't done the shopping yet. I'll do it later. ☊ Tôi chưa mua sắm xong. Tôi sẽ mua sắm sau. ☊ 1337
Yoshi's going to buy a new car. He told me last week. ☊ Yoshi sắp mua xe hơi mới. Tuần trước anh ấy kể với tôi. ☊ 1338
This letter is for Sachiko. — Okay, I'll give it to her. ☊ Bức thư này gửi cho Sachiko. - Được, tôi sẽ đưa nó cho cô ấy. ☊ 1354
Hadiya's going to call later. ☊ Hadiya định sẽ gọi sau. ☊ 1355
Hadiya might call later. ☊ Hadiya có thể sẽ gọi sau. ☊ She might not be here next week.'> 1367 She might not be here next week.'>
It's possible that Jamila won't be here next week. > She might not be here next week. She might not be here next week.'> ☊ Có khả năng là Jamila tuần sau sẽ không ở đây. Cô ấy có thể sẽ không ở đây tuần sau. ☊ 1379
He might be at home tomorrow morning. ☊ Sáng mai anh ấy có thể sẽ ở nhà. ☊ 1382
He might go shopping, but he's not sure. ☊ Anh ấy có thể sẽ đi mua sắm nhưng anh ấy cũng không chắc. ☊ 1386
I'm having a party next week, but Hyeonyeong and Maengsuk can't come. ☊ Tuần sau tôi có một bữa tiệc nhưng Hiền Vinh và Mạnh Thục không đến được. ☊ 1404
I like this hotel room. You can see the mountains from the window. ☊ Tôi thích phòng khách sạn này. Cậu có thể nhìn thấy núi từ cửa sổ. ☊ 1416
The phone rang eight (8) times and Samiya didn't answer. She must not be at home. ☊ Chuông điện thoại reo tám lần mà Samiya không nghe. Cô ấy hẳn là đã không ở nhà. ☊ 1418
The Silvas are always home on Fridays. They must not work then. ☊ Nhà Silvas luôn ở nhà ngày Thứ sáu. Họ hẳn là không đi làm hôm đó. ☊ 1419
You must be careful with this knife. It's very sharp. ☊ Cậu phải cẩn thận với con dao này. Nó rất sắc. ☊ 1432
The Garcias have six (6) childrand three (3) dogs. They must have a big house. ☊ Nhà Gracia có sáu con và ba con chó. Họ hẳn phải có một ngôi nhà to. ☊ 1437
very early. ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ gặp hàng xóm vào buổi sáng. Anh ấy hẳn là rời nhà đi làm rất sớm. ☊ 1441
get a driver's license. ☊ Ở hầu như mọi nơi ở Mĩ, cậu phải ít nhất mười sáu tuổi mới được có bằng lái xe hơi. ☊ 1449
Why were you so late? — I had to wait half an hour for the bus. ☊ Sao cậu muộn như vậy? - Tôi phải đợi xe bus nửa tiếng. ☊ 1456
Whyou play tennis, you should always watch the ball. ☊ Khi cậu chơi quần vợt, cậu phải luôn luôn quan sát bóng. ☊ 1457
Should I invite Sara to dinner? ☊ Liệu tôi có nên mời Sara ăn tối không? ☊ 1476
It's a very good book. You should read it. ☊ Quyển sách này rất hay. Cậu nên đọc nó. ☊ 1482
You're going to have a party: "Do you think I should invite Oskar?" ☊ Bạn sắp làm một bữa tiệc: "Cậu nghĩ tôi có nên mời Oskar không?" ☊ 1490
The hotel is too expensive for us. I don't think we should stay there. ☊ Khách sạn đấy quá đắt cho chúng ta. Tôi nghĩ chúng ta không nên ở đó. ☊ 1496
up at six [o'clock] (6:00). ☊ Yolanda bắt đầu làm việc từ bảy giờ nên cô ấy phải dậy từ sáu giờ. ☊ 1503
Why did they have to leave the party early? ☊ Tại sao họ phải rời bữa tiệc sớm? ☊ 1510
Layla is studying literature. She has to read a lot of books. ☊ Layla đang học ngành văn học. Cô ấy phải đọc nhiều sách. ☊ 1511
Hassan doesn't understand much English. You have to speak very slowly to him. ☊ Hassan không hiểu nhiều tiếng Anh. Cậu phải nói thật chậm với anh ấy. ☊ 1517
We took a test yesterday. We had to answer six (6) questions out of t(10). ☊ Hôm qua chúng tôi làm một bài kiểm tra. Chúng tôi phải trả lời sáu trong mười câu hỏi. ☊ 1520
I have to get up early tomorrow. — What time do you have to get up? ☊ Sáng nay tôi phải dậy sớm. Cậu phải dậy lúc mấy giờ? ☊ 1525
They had to leave early. — Why did they have to leave early? ☊ Họ đã phải ra đi sớm. Tại sao họ phải ra đi sớm? ☊ 1527
Why are you going out? You don't have to go out. ☊ Tại sao cậu lại đi ra ngoài? Cậu không phải đi ra ngoài. ☊ 1528
Why is Megumi waiting? She doesn't have to wait. ☊ Tại sao Megumi lại đợi? Cô ấy không phải đợi. ☊ 1529
Why did you get up early? You didn't have to get up so early. ☊ Tại sao cậu lại dậy sớm? Cậu không cần phải dậy sớm như thế. ☊ 1530
Why do you want to leave now? We don't have to leave now. ☊ Tại sao cậu muốn ra đi bây giờ? Chúng ta không cần phải ra đi bây giờ. ☊ 1531
Why did they tell me something I already know? They didn't have to tell me that. ☊ Tại sao họ lại kể cho tôi những gì tôi đã biết? Họ không cần phải kể cho tôi những việc đó. ☊ 1545
I'd like some information about hotels, please. ☊ Làm ơn cho tôi ít thông tin về các khách sạn. ☊ 1550
What would you like to do next weekend? ☊ Cuối tuần sau cậu muốn làm gì? ☊ 1556
You have an extra ticket for a concert next week. Perhaps Helwill come. ☊ Tôi có thừa một vé xem hoà nhạc tuần sau. Có thể Helsẽ tới. ☊ 1557
Would you like to go to a concert with me next week? ☊ Cậu có muốn đi xem hoà nhạc với tôi tuần sau? ☊ 1569
chair. ☊ Cơ Viện muốn ngồi trên sàn. Cô ấy không muốn ngồi nghế. ☊ I would prefer to sit on the oor.'> 1570 I would prefer to sit on the oor.'>
I'd rather sit on the oor. > I would prefer to sit on the oor. I would prefer to sit on the oor.'> ☊ Tôi thích ngồi trên sàn hơn. Tôi thích ngồi trên sàn hơn. ☊ 1626
Are you ready? Let's go. ☊ Cậu sẵn sàng chưa? Đi thôi. ☊ 1631
I'm tired of arguing. Let's not do it any more. ☊ Tôi mệt mỏi vì cãi nhau rồi. Lần sau đừng có cãi nhau nữa. ☊ 1641
Should I call you tonight? — No, call me in the morning. ☊ Tôi có nên gọi cậu tối nay không? - Thôi, gọi tôi sáng mai đi. ☊ 1648
There's a big tree in the yard. ☊ Có một cái cây lớn ở trong sân. ☊ 1651
there isn't. ☊ Xin hỏi có khách sạn nào gần đây không? - Có. Không. ☊ 1653
There are some big trees in the yard. ☊ Có vài cái cây lớn trong sân. ☊ 1659
There's a book on the table. ☊ Có một quyển sách trên bàn. ☊ 1669
Is there a bus from downtown to the airport? — Yes, every twenty (20) minutes. ☊ Có xe bus chạy từ trung tâm đến sân bay không? - Có, hai mươi phút một chuyến. ☊ 1673
There are twenty-six (26) letters in the English alphabet. ☊ Có hai mươi sáu chữ cái trong bảng chữ cái tiếng Anh. ☊ 1682
Is there a restaurant in this hotel? — No, I'm afraid not. ☊ Có nhà hàng trong khác sạn này không? - Không, tôi e là không. ☊ 1687
We're staying at a very big hotel. There are one thousand two hundred fty (1,250) rooms. ☊ Chúng tôi đang ở trong một khách sạn rất lớn. Có một nghìn hai trăm năm mươi phòng ở đây. ☊ 1688
hundred fty (1,250) rooms. ☊ Chúng tôi từng ở trong một khách sạn rất lớn. Có một nghìn hai trăm năm mươi phòng ở đó. ☊ 1689
Are there any phone messages for me this morning? ☊ Có tin nhắn điện thoại nào cho tôi sáng nay không? ☊ 1697
manager soon. ☊ Quản lí của công đi sắp đi, thế nên sẽ sớm có một quản lí mới. ☊ 1704
There were some books on the shelves. ☊ Từng có vài cuốn sách trên giá. ☊ 1708
We stayed at a very nice hotel. — Really? Was there a swimming pool? ☊ Chúng tôi đã ở trong một khách sạn rất tuyệt. - Thật á? Có bể bơi trong đó không. ☊ 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. ☊ 1718
Why are the police outside the bank? — There was a robbery. ☊ Tại sao cảnh sát lại ở bên ngoài ngân hàng? - Đã có một vụ cướp. ☊ 1720
Whyou arrive tomorrow, there will be somebody at the airport to meet you. ☊ Ngày mai khi cậu đến, sẽ có người ở sân bay gặp cậu. ☊ 1728
It's t(10) kilometers from downtown to the airport. ☊ Từ trung tâm đến sân bay là mười kilometre. ☊ 1730
it? ☊ Cậu có muốn đi bộ đến khách sạn không? - Tôi không biết. Đường đi bao xa? ☊ 1734
How far is it from the hotel to the beach? ☊ Đường từ khách sạn ra bãi biển bao xa? ☊ 1736
How far is it from your house to the airport? ☊ Từ nhà cậu đến sân bay cách bao xa? ☊ 1745
If you go to bed late, it's di cult to get up early in the morning. ☊ Nếu cậu đi ngủ muộn thì sẽ khó để dậy sớm vào buổi sáng. ☊ 1762
Is there a bus to the airport? — Yes, there is. > No, there isn't. ☊ Có xe bus đến sân bay không? - Có. Không. ☊ 1771
I haven't read the book, but Paul has. ☊ Tôi chưa đọc quyển sách nhưng Paul đọc rồi. ☊ 1778
I'm ready to go, but Sonia isn't. ☊ Tôi đã sẵn sàng đi nhưng Sonia thì chưa. ☊ 1783
You don't know Vanessa very well, but I do. ☊ Cậu không biết nhiều lắm về Vanessa nhưng tôi thì có. ☊ 1787
You had breakfast this morning, but I didn't. ☊ Sáng nay cậu đã ăn sáng còn tôi thì không. ☊ 1813
Were you asleep at three am (3:00)? — Yes, I was. ☊ Lúc ba giờ sáng cậu có ngủ không? - Có. ☊ 1825
I'm writing a book. — You are? What about? ☊ Tôi đang viết một cuốn sách. - Cậu á? Viết về cái gì? ☊ 1826
I don't like Dmitry. — You don't? Why not? ☊ Tôi không thích Dmitry. - Thế hả? Tại sao? ☊ 1828
Santo lives in Milan, doesn't he? — Yes, that's right. ☊ Santo sống ở Milan đúng không? - Đúng, chính xác. ☊ 1838
Dennis doesn't like me. — He doesn't? Why not? ☊ Dennis không ưa tôi. Không à? Tại sao không? ☊ 1848
I'm not happy. — You're not? Why not? ☊ Tôi không vui. - Không à? Tại sao thế? ☊ 1851
I won't be here next week. — You won't? Where will you be? ☊ Tuần sau tôi sẽ không ở đây. - Thế à? Cậu sẽ ở đâu? ☊ 1863
You don't know Larisa's sister, do you? — No, I've never met her. ☊ Cậu không biết em gái của Larisa phải không? - Không, tôi chưa gặp cô ấy bao giờ. ☊ 1868
Diane works very hard. It's said that she works sixte(16) hours a day. ☊ Diane làm việc rất vất vả. Nghe nói cô ấy làm mười sáu tiếng một ngày. ☊ 1869
was last sewalking home. ☊ Cảnh sát đang tìm kiếm một cậu bé mất tích. Người ta tin rằng lần cuối cậu ấy được nhìn thấy là khi đang đi bộ về nhà. ☊ 1870
A friend of mine has bearrested. It's alleged that he hit a police o cer. ☊ Một người bạn của tôi mới bị bắt. Người ta buộc tội anh ấy đánh một cảnh sát. ☊ 1873
it. ☊ Emil bị cho là đã đánh một cảnh sát nhưng tôi không tin. ☊ 1881
Gerard is feeling much better after his operation, but he's still not supposed to do any heavy lifting. ☊ Gerard đang cảm thấy khoẻ hơn sau phẫu thuật nhưng anh ấy vẫn chưa được phép nhấc vật nặng. ☊ 1890
Did I tell you about Luisa? She got her purse stollast week. ☊ Tôi đã kể với cậu về Luisa chưa? Tuần trước cô ấy bị ăn cắp mất túi xách. ☊ 1895
she wouldn't be here? ☊ Tuần sau Isabella sẽ ở đây. - Thế à? Nhưng cậu đã bảo cô ấy sẽ không ở đây đúng không? ☊ 1901
She told me that she wants to go to South America next year. > She told me that she wanted to go to South America next year. ☊ Cô ấy bảo tôi rằng sang năm cô ấy muốn đi Nam Mĩ. > Cô ấy bảo tôi rằng sang năm cô ấy muốn đi Nam Mĩ. ☊ 1917
Why don't we go out for a meal tonight? ☊ Tại sao chúng ta không ra ngoài ăn tối nay? ☊ 1918
Why wasn't Nicholas at work yesterday? ☊ Tại sao hôm qua Nicholas không đi làm? ☊ 1919
We won't see Miriam tonight. — Why not? Isn't she coming? ☊ Tối nay chúng ta sẽ không gặp Miriam. - Tại sao không? Cô ấy không đến à? ☊ 1920
I'll have to borrow some money. — Why? Don't you have any? ☊ Tôi sẽ phải vay ít tiền. - Tại sao? Cậu không có tí nào à? ☊ 1927
Why did she leave early? > I wonder why she left early. ☊ Tại sao cô ấy lại rời đi sớm? > Tôi tự hỏi tại sao cô ấy lại rời đi ☊ 1928
How far is it to the airport? > Can you tell me how far it is to the airport? ☊ Đường đến sân bay bao xa? > Cậu có thể nói tôi biết đường đến sân bay bao xa không? ☊ 1933
She asked why I had applied for the job. ☊ Cô ấy hỏi tại sao tôi lại nộp đơn xin việc này. ☊ 1937
Is it going to rain? — I hope not. ☊ Trời sắp mưa à? - Tôi hi vọng là không. ☊ 1959
I'll do the shopping whI've nished cleaning the apartment. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi mua sắm khi nào tôi dọn xong căn hộ. ☊ 1961
Sure, but I don't know how much it would cost. ☊ Có bao giờ cậu xe xét việc sẽ sang sống ở một nước khác chưa? - Chắc chắn có rồi nhưng tôi không biết sẽ tốn kém bao nhiêu. ☊ 1971
Sabine suggested that we go to the movies. ☊ Sabine gợi ý rằng chúng ta nên đi xem lm. ☊ 1972
Should we postpone leaving today until tomorrow? — No, we should try leaving as soon as possible. ☊ Chúng ta có nên trì hoãn đi hôm nay sang ngày mai không? - Không, chúng ta nên cố đi càng sớm càng tốt. ☊ 2001
Can you remind me to call Sandra tomorrow? ☊ Mai cậu có thể nhắc tôi gọi cho Sandra được không? ☊ 2007
anybody to stay in that hotel. ☊ Tôi không khuyến cáo việc ở khách sạn đó. > Tôi không khuyên ai ở khác sạn đó cả. ☊ My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.'> 2015 My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.'>
My lawyer said I shouldn't say anything to the police. > My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police. My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.'> ☊ Luật sư của tôi nói tôi không nên nói gì với cảnh sát. > Luật sư của tôi khuyên tôi đừng nói gì với cảnh sát. ☊ 2025
about foreign policy. ☊ Sau khi thảo luận về kinh tế, tổng thống tiếp tục nói về chính sách đối ngoại. ☊ 2030
Chandra joined the company nine (9) years ago and became assistant manager after two (2) years. ☊ Chandra gia nhập công ti chín năm trước và đã trở thành trợ lí giám đốc của công ti sau hai năm. ☊ 2031
A few years later, he went on to become the manager of the company. ☊ Vài năm sau anh ấy tiếp tục trở thành giám đốc công ti. ☊ 2034
but they were all full. ☊ Chúng tôi đã không tìm được chỗ nào để ở. Chúng tôi đã thử mọi khách sạn trong thị trấn nhưng tất cả đều hết chỗ. ☊ 2040
They needed help to clean up after the party, so everybody helped clean up. ☊ Họ cần sự giúp đỡ để dọn dẹp sau bữa tiệc nên mọi người đã giúp dọn dẹp. ☊ 2053
I enjoy cleaning the kitchen. > I don't mind cleaning the kitchen. ☊ Tôi sẵn lòng dọn bếp. > Tôi không ngại dọn bếp. ☊ 2073
What did you do after nishing school? ☊ Cậu đã làm gì sau khi học xong? ☊ 2084
Why don't you go out instead of sitting at home all the time? ☊ Sao cậu không ra ngoài mà cứ ngồi trong nhà cả ngày thế? ☊ 2120
Our ight was very early in the morning, so it wasn't worth going to bed. ☊ Chuyến bay của chúng tôi từ sáng sớm nên không cần phải đi ngủ. ☊ 2124
Did you have any trouble getting a visa? ☊ Cậu lấy visa có rắc rối gì không? ☊ 2130
When was the last time you went shopping? ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu đi mua sắm là khi nào? ☊ 2140
Since there weren't any chairs for us to sit on, we had to sit on the floor. ☊ Vì không có ghế cho chúng tôi ngồi nên chúng tôi phải ngồi trên sàn. ☊ 2149
Sanjit locked the door so that he wouldn't be disturbed. ☊ Sanjit đã khoá cửa để không bị ai làm phiền. ☊ 2150
I slowed down so that the car behind me could pass. ☊ Tôi đi chậm lại để chiếc xe đằng sau tôi vượt qua được. ☊ 2155
It was nice of you to take me to the airport. ☊ Cậu thật tốt bụng khi đưa tôi tới sân bay. ☊ 2168
After such a long trip, you're bound to be tired. ☊ Sau chuyến đi dài, chắc cậu mệt lắm. ☊ 2169
lot of tra c on the roads. ☊ Vì kì nghỉ bắt đầu Thứ sáu nên đường có vẻ nhiều xe cộ. ☊ 2206
Having nally found a hotel, we looked for some place to have dinner. ☊ Mãi cũng tìm xong khách sạn, chúng tôi đi tìm chỗ đó ăn tối. ☊ 2207
After getting o work, she went straight home. ☊ Sau khi tan sở, cô ấy về thẳng nhà. ☊ 2215
The police want to talk to anybody who saw the accident. ☊ Cảnh sát muốn nói chuyện với bất kì ai nhìn thấy vụ tai nạn. ☊ 2218
Do the police know the cause of the explosion? ☊ Cảnh sát có biết nguyên nhân vụ nổ không? ☊ 2219
The police are looking for the stolen car. ☊ Cảnh sát đang tìm kiếm chiếc xe hơi bị mất cắp. ☊ 2230
I'm going to go buy a loaf of bread. ☊ Tôi sắp đi mua một ổ bánh mì. ☊ 2248
I'd like some information about hotels in Paris. ☊ Tôi muốn một số thông tin về các khách sạn ở Paris. ☊ 2249
English has one (1) alphabet with twenty-six (26) letters. ☊ Bảng chữ cái tiếng Anh có hai mươi sáu chữ cái. ☊ 2264
Two people were taken to the hospital after the accident. ☊ Hai người được đưa đến bệnh viện sau tai nạn. ☊ 2265
Flora works eight (8) hours a day, six (6) days a week. ☊ Flora làm việc tám tiếng một ngày, sáu ngày một tuần. ☊ 2269
We looked up at all the stars in the sky. ☊ Chúng tôi đã ngước lên ngắm sao trên trời. ☊ 2271
There are millions of stars in space. ☊ Có hàng triệu ngôi sao trong vũ trụ. ☊ 2278
Do you ever have breakfast in bed? ☊ Cậu từng ăn sáng trên giường bao giờ chưa? ☊ 2281
Did you like the co ee we had after dinner last night? ☊ Cậu có thích thứ cà phê chúng ta uống sau bữa tối hôm qua không? ☊ 2286
The water in the pool didn't look clean, so we didn't go swimming. ☊ Nước dưới bể bơi trông không sạch nên chúng tôi không đi bơi. ☊ 2309
The Sahara is a desert in northern Africa. ☊ Sahara là một sa mạc ở Bắc Phi. ☊ 2312
I hope to go to the United Kingdom next year. ☊ Tôi hi vọng sang năm đi Vương Quốc Anh. ☊ 2321
week. ☊ Cảnh sát muốn phỏng vấn hai người đàn ông về vụ cướp tuần trước. ☊ 2323
Do the police know how the accident happened? ☊ Cảnh sát có biết vụ tai nạn đã diễn ra như thế nào không? ☊ 2329
Someone whose job is to inspect factories is a factory inspector. ☊ Người nào mà công việc là thị sát nhà máy là một thanh tra nhà máy. ☊ 2359
relax? ☊ Cậu luôn vội vã. Sao cậu không ngồi xuống và nghỉ ngơi? ☊ 2371
own? ☊ Tại sao cậu muốn mượn xe hơi của tôi? Tại sao cậu không dùng chính xe của cậu. ☊ 2387
After the lecture, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. ☊ Sau bài giảng sẽ có cơ hội để đặt câu hỏi. ☊ 2389
I was told that there'd be someone to meet me at the airport, but there wasn't. ☊ Tôi đã được bảo là có người gặp tôi ở sân bay nhưng không có ao cả. ☊ 2393
If anyone has any questions, I'll be glad to answer them. ☊ Nếu có ai có câu hỏi gì thi tôi rất sẵn lòng trả lời. ☊ 2396
Anyone who wants to take the exam should tell me by Friday. ☊ Ai muốn thi thì nên bảo tôi trước ngày Thứ sáu. ☊ 2424
Have you read any of these books? ☊ Cậu đã đọc quyển nào trong chỗ sách này chưa? ☊ 2446
You could stay at either of these hotels. (2) > You could stay at any of these hotels. (many) ☊ Cậu có thể ở một trong hai khách sạn này. > Cậu ở khách sạn nào cũng được. ☊ 2452
EN Did you read the whole book? ☊ Cậu có đọc toàn bộ quyển sách không? ☊ 2457
We don't see each other very often. About every six (6) months. ☊ Chúng tôi không gặp nhau thường xuyên lắm. Khoảng sáu tháng một lần. ☊ 2460
been? ☊ Tôi đã tìm cậu cả buổi sáng. Cậu đã ở đâu vậy? ☊ 2463
I've read every one (1) of those books. ☊ Tôi đã đọc một trong những quyển sách này. ☊ 2467
The students were each given a book. ☊ Các học sinh được đưa cho mỗi người một quyển sách. ☊ 2473
Anyone who wants to apply for the job must do so by Friday. ☊ Bất kì ai muốn nộp đơn xin việc phải thực hiện trước ngày Thứ sáu. ☊ 2479
The shuttle that goes to the airport runs every half hour. ☊ Xe bus con thoi mà chạy đến sân bay chạy nửa tiếng một lần. ☊ 2491
Are these the books that you were looking for? > Are these the books you were looking for? ☊ Đây có phải chỗ sách mà cậu đang tìm không? > Đây có phải chỗ sách cậu đang tìm không? ☊ 2497
A friend is going to see a movie. You want to know the name. > What's the name of the movie you're going to see? ☊ Một người bạn sắp đi xem lm. Bạn muốn biết tên lm. > Tên bộ lm cậu sắp đi xem là gì? ☊ 2501
You stayed at a hotel. Pavel recommended it to you. > We stayed at a hotel that Pavel recommended to us. ☊ Bạn đã ở một khách sạn. Pavel đã giới thiệu nó cho bạn. > Chúng tôi đã ở một khách sạn mà Pavel giới thiệu cho chúng tôi. ☊ 2503
What's the name of that hotel you told me about? ☊ Tên của cái khách sạn mà cậu kể với tôi là gì? ☊ 2509
Why do you blame me for everything that goes wrong? ☊ Tại sao cái gì hỏng cậu cũng đổ lỗi cho tôi? ☊ 2526
This morning I met somebody I hadn't seen in ages. ☊ Sáng nay tôi gặp một người tôi lâu lắm rồi không gặp. ☊ 2529
Camila showed me a picture of her son, who is a police o cer. ☊ Camilia đưa tôi bức ảnh của con cô ấy, người đang là cảnh sát. ☊ 2531
provides us with heat and light. ☊ Mặt trời, một trong hàng triệu ngôi sao trong vũ trụ, cung cấp cho chúng ta nhiệt và anh sáng. ☊ 2540
Police investigating the crime are looking for three (3) men. ☊ Cảnh sát điều tra vụ án đang tìm kiếm ba người đàn ông. ☊ 2544
The police never found the money stolen in the robbery. ☊ Cảnh sát không bao giờ tìm thấy số tiền bị mất trong vụ trộm. ☊ 2545
Most of the goods made in this factory are exported. ☊ Hầu hết hàng hoá sản xuất ở nhà máy này được xuất khẩu. ☊ 2548
The taxi taking us to the airport broke down. ☊ Chiếc taxi đưa chúng tôi đến sân bay đã bị hỏng. ☊ 2552
EN What was the name of the man arrested by the police? ☊ Tên người đàn ông bị cảnh sát bắt là gì? ☊ 2564
Why do you look all wet? Have you been out in the rain? ☊ Tai sao trông cậu ướt hết vậy? Cậu mới ở ngoài mưa à? ☊ 2571
We know how to learn languages incredibly quickly. ☊ Chúng tôi biết làm sao để học ngôn ngữ nhanh đến khó tin. ☊ 2576
Elisa has a lot of responsibility in her job, but she isn't very well paid. ☊ Elisa có nhiều trách nhiệm trong công việc nhưng cô ấy không được trả lương tốt. ☊ 2606
This hotel is better than the other one, and it's no more expensive. ☊ Khách sạn này tốt hơn cái kia mà nó không đắt hơn. ☊ Satomi gets the same salary as me.'> 2619 Satomi gets the same salary as me.'>
Satomi's salary is the same as mine. > Satomi gets the same salary as me. Satomi gets the same salary as me.'> ☊ Lương của Satomi bằng của tôi.> Satomi được nhận lương bằng của tôi. ☊ 2623
Why does she always come to see me at the worst possible time? ☊ Tại sao cô ấy luôn đến gặp tôi vào những lúc dở nhất có thể? ☊ 2625
His eldest son is sixteen (16) years old. ☊ Con cả anh ấy mười sáu tuổi. ☊ 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. ☊ 2630
The tra c isn't usually as bad as it was this morning. ☊ Giao thông thường không tệ như sáng nay. ☊ 2631
I'll be there next week, but I probably won't see you. ☊ Tôi sẽ ở đó tuần sau nhưng có thể tôi sẽ không gặp cậu. ☊ 2637
Violetta lost her job six (6) months ago and hasn't found another job yet. ☊ Violetta mất việc sáu tháng trước và vẫn chưa tìm thấy việc khác. ☊ 2665
crime. ☊ Cậu nên báo cảnh sát nếu cậu có bất cứ thông tin gì về vụ án. ☊ 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. ☊ 2672
We met Yuko as we were leaving the hotel. ☊ Chúng tôi đã gặp Yuko khi chúng tôi đang rời khách sạn. ☊ That house looks as if it's going to fall down.'> 2682 That house looks as if it's going to fall down.'>
That house looks like it's going to fall down. > That house looks as if it's going to fall down. That house looks as if it's going to fall down.'> ☊ Ngôi nhà kia trông như sắp đổ. > Ngôi nhà kia trông như là sắp đổ. ☊ 2684
We took an umbrella because it looked like it was going to rain. ☊ Chúng tôi đã mang ô vì trời trông như sắp mưa. ☊ 2686
After the interruption, the speaker went on talking as if nothing had happened. ☊ Sau khi bị gián đoạn, diễn giả tiếp tục nói cứ như thể là chưa có chuyện gì xảy ra. ☊ 2689
Sachiko is going away for a week in September. ☊ Sachiko sẽ đi vắng một tuần trong tháng chín. ☊ 2706
I'll see you IN the morning, ON May thirty- rst (31st), twenty-fourteen (2014). ☊ Tôi sẽ gặp cậu vào buổi sáng, ngày ba mươi mốt tháng năm năm hai nghìn không trăm mười bốn. ☊ 2710
They're getting married in six (6) months' time. ☊ Họ sẽ cưới trong vòng sáu tháng nữa. ☊ 2720
lake. ☊ Khách sạn chúng tôi sẽ tới nằm trên một hòn đảo giữa hồ. ☊ 2737
My friends are IN China. They'll be going back TO Italy next week. ☊ Các bạn của tôi đang ở Trung Quốc. Họ sẽ trở về Ý tuần sau. ☊ 2739
Sir, I'm in a hurry to catch my ight ON time. When will we arrive AT the airport? ☊ Thưa ngài, tôi đang vội để bắt chuyến bay cho đúng giờ. Khi nào chúng ta sẽ tới sân bay? ☊ 2754
are ON strike. ☊ Không có dịch vụ xe lửa vì tất cả công nhân đường sắt đang đình công. ☊ 2765
It's a two-hour drive to the airport BY car, but it's only forty (40) minutes by high-speed rail. ☊ Lái xe đến sân bay bằng xe hơi mất hai tiếng nhưng đi bằng đường sắt cao tốc thì chỉ mất bốn mươi phút. ☊ 2772
The company grew quickly due to a strong demand FOR its products. ☊ Công ti phát triển nhanh nhờ nhu cầu mạnh về các sản phẩm của nó. ☊ 2788
murder. ☊ Cảnh sát muốn hỏi một người bị tình nghi liên quan đến vụ giết người. ☊ 2789
The police believe there's a connection between the two (2) murders, based on DNA evidence. ☊ Cảnh sát tin rằng có sự liên hệ giữa hai vụ giết người dựa trên bằng chứng ADN. ☊ 2793
He donated half his wealth to charity, which was very generous of him. ☊ Anh ấy ủng hộ nửa số tài sản của mình cho từ thiện, cho thấy anh ấy rất hào phóng ☊ 2797
Are you excited about going to Europe next week? ☊ Cậu có phấn khích vì tuần sau đi châu Âu không? ☊ 2805
I'm sorry about the mess. I'll clean it up later. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi vì sự bừa bộn. Tôi sẽ dọn nó sau. ☊ 2816
The police remained suspicious of the suspect's motives. ☊ Cảnh sát vẫn nghi ngờ các hoạt động của kẻ bị tình nghi. ☊ 2824
I'm tired of eating the same food every day. Let's try something di erent. ☊ Tôi mệt vì ngày nào cũng ăn cùng một món. Hãy thử kiếm cái khác xem sao. ☊ 2832
The police are still trying to determine who was responsible for the murders. ☊ Cảnh sát vẫn đang cố gắng xác định ai chịu trách nhiệm cho các vụ giết người. ☊ 2836
His lawyer refused to answer the policeman's question. ☊ Luật sư của anh ấy từ chối trả lời câu hỏi của viên cảnh sát. ☊ 2838
The suspect was shouting at the police very loudly. ☊ Người bị tình nghi đang quát cảnh sát rất to. ☊ 2839
The police pointed their guns at the suspect and told him to lie on the ground. ☊ Cảnh sát chĩa súng vào người bị tình nghi và bảo anh ta nằm xuống đất. ☊ 2840
But the man reached for his pockets, and that's when the police started shooting at him. ☊ Nhưng anh ta lại đưa tay vào túi và đó là lúc cảnh sát bắt đầu bắn anh ta. ☊ 2845
We had a morning meeting and a discussion about what we should do. ☊ Chúng tôi có một cuộc họp buổi sáng và một cuộc thảo luận về những gì chúng tôi nên làm. ☊ 2852
Why don't you apply FOR this job? — I'd like to apply TO university instead. ☊ Sao cậu không nộp đơn xin việc đó? - Tôi muốn nộp đơn vào đại học cơ. ☊ 2857
That's a good idea. Why didn't I think of that? ☊ Đấy là một ý kiến hay. Sao tôi lại không nghĩ đến nó nhỉ? ☊ 2861
her to see a doctor as soon as possible. ☊ Samiya kêu ca về cơn đau dạ dày của cô ấy nên chúng tôi khuyên cô ấy đi khám ngay khi có thể. ☊ 2865
After discovering he had been wrongly accused of murder, the authorities let him out of prison. ☊ Sau khi khám phá ra anh ấy đã bị kết án sai vì tội giết người, các nhà chức trách đã cho anh ấy ra tù. ☊ 2877
After doing a homestay in England, I thanked my hosts for their kind hospitality. ☊ Sau khi ở trọ với chủ nhà ở Anh, tôi đã cảm ơn chủ nhà vì lòng mến khách của họ. ☊ 2886
EN I think the increase in suicides recently is to be blamed on the economy. ☊ Tôi nghĩ sự gia tăng số vụ tự sát gần đây là lỗi tại kinh tế. ☊ 2908
This book is divided into three (3) parts. ☊ Cuốn sách này được chia làm ba phần. ☊ 2910
A truck collided with a bus on the highway this morning, causing a ve-car pile-up. ☊ Một chiếc xe tải đâm vào một chiếc xe bus trên quốc lộ sáng nay gây ra một vụ đâm chồng năm xe. ☊ 2914
Whatever happened to that murder case? Did the police end up nding the killer? ☊ Mọi chuyện về vụ giết người đó thế nào rồi? Cảnh sát đã tìm xong hung thủ chưa? ☊ 2921
Xavier went to college but dropped out after a couple semesters. He's what we call a college drop-out. ☊ Xavier đã đi học đại học nhưng đã thôi học sau vài học kì. Anh ấy là kiểu mà chúng ta gọi là sinh viên bỏ học. ☊ 2924
with murder. ☊ Cảnh sát thông minh hơn kẻ sát nhân; hắn đơn giản là không thể thoát khỏi tội giết người. ☊ 2928
Nobody believed Sara at rst, but she turned out to be right. ☊ Lúc đầu không ai tin Sara nhưng rồi cũng rõ là cô ấy đúng. ☊ 2931
I'm sorry, the book you're looking for isn't in stock. It's all sold out. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi, cuốn sách mà cậu đang tìm không có trong kho. Tất cả đã bán hết rồi. ☊ 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. ☊ 2941
I don't want to keep going on discussing marketing, let's move on to the production issues. ☊ Tôi không muốn tiếp tục thảo luận về marketing, hãy chuyển sang các vấn đề sản xuất. ☊ 2946
One man was so upset by the whole ordeal that he commited suicide. ☊ Một người đàn ông quá đau khổ vì toàn bộ thử thách đến nỗi anh ấy tự sát. ☊ 2950
applied for. Finding a job was di cult. ☊ Sau đại học, Zahida đã bị đánh trượt mọi việc làm mà cô ấy xin. Tìm việc khí đó rất khó. ☊ 2952
The police are going to ask us a lot of questions, so we need to back each other up. ☊ Cảnh sát sẽ hỏi chúng ta nhiều câu hỏi nên chúng ta phải tương trợ nhau. ☊ 2953
The police set up a special task force to investigate the murders. ☊ Cảnh sát thành lập một đội đặc vụ để điều tra các vụ giết người. ☊ 2954
You should always back up your computer les just in case the hard drive dies. ☊ Cậu nên luôn luôn sao lưu các tệp tin máy tính phòng khi ổ cứng chết. ☊ 2956
The police accidentally shot and killed a man. They tried to cover up what really happened, but it became a big scandal. ☊ Cảnh sát vô tình bắn chết một người đàn ông. Họ cố gắng che đậy chuyện thực tế xảy ra nhưng nó trở thành một vụ lùm xùm lớn. ☊ 2963
If you can't nd a hotel for the night, you'll end up sleeping on the street. ☊ Nếu cậu không tìm được khách sạn để ngủ buổi đêm, kết quả là cậu sẽ ngủ trên đường. ☊ 2965
Don't argue with the police o cer, or you'll just end up getting arrested. ☊ Đừng cãi nhau với cảnh sát nếu không kết quả chỉ là cậu sẽ bị bắt thôi. ☊ 2967
I'll be ready in a few minutes. You go on ahead and I'll catch up with you. ☊ Tôi sẽ sẵn sàng trong ít phút nữa. Cậu cứ đi trước và tôi sẽ bắt kịp cậu. ☊ 2968
My parents dropped me o at the airport two (2) hours before my ight was scheduled to take o . ☊ Bố mẹ tôi thả tôi ở sân bay hai tiếng trước giờ chuyến bay của tôi dự kiến cất cánh. ☊ 2970
ideas. ☊ Simon cực kì sáng tạo và luôn nảy ra những ý tưởng tuyệt vời. ☊ 2978
We live next to an international airport, so we have to put up with a lot of noise. ☊ Chúng tôi sống cạnh sân bay quốc tế nên chúng tôi phải chịu đựng nhiều tiếng ồn. ☊ 2981
When your language training starts getting tough, it means you're about to make a big breakthrough, so stick with it and don't give up. ☊ Khi quá trình luyện ngôn ngữ của cậu bắt đầu gặp khó, điều đó nghĩa là cậu sắp thực hiện một bước ngoặt lớn nên hãy bám chặt và đừng từ bỏ. ☊ 2992
When the police questioned him, he decided to leave out an important detail. ☊ Khi cảnh sát hỏi anh ta, anh ta đã quyết định bỏ đi một chi tiết quan trọng. ☊ 2993
When talking with the police, you shouldn't make up stories or lie. ☊ Khi nói chuyện với cảnh sát, cậu không nên dựng chuyện hoặc nói dối. ☊ 2994
gave away all of her belongings. ☊ Khi Sara quyết định chuyển tới Ấn Độ và bắt đầu cuộc sống mới, cô ấy đã cho hết tất cả tài sản của mình. ☊ I am not prepared to accept that this decision is final. ☊ accept ☊
The police gained access through a broken window. ☊ access ☊
We met by accident at the airport. ☊ by accident ☊
Hotel accommodation is included in the price of your holiday. ☊ accommodation ☊
I must ask you to accompany me to the police station. ☊ accompany ☊
Each pack contains a book and accompanying CD. ☊ accompany ☊
You've been absent six times according to our records. ☊ according to ☊
Oh well, that accounts for it (= I understand now why it happened). ☊ account for sth ☊
The police are trying to obtain a more accurate picture of crime levels. ☊ accurate ☊
Are you prepared to acknowledge your responsibility? ☊ acknowledge ☊
acknowledge that...: I did not acknowledge that he had done anything wrong. ☊ acknowledge ☊
The yard measures about 50 feet across. ☊ across ☊
The parents were active in campaigning against cuts to the education budget. ☊ active ☊
It was actually quite fun after all. ☊ actually ☊
Actually, it would be much more sensible to do it later. ☊ actually ☊
Shall I add your name to the list? ☊ add ☊
add that...: He added that they would return a week later. ☊ add ☊
In addition to these arrangements, extra ambulances will be on duty until midnight. ☊ in addition (to sb/sth) ☊
Police found him at an address (= a house or flat/apartment) in West London. ☊ address ☊
address sth: The letter was correctly addressed, but delivered to the wrong house. ☊ address ☊
adequate for sth: The space available is not adequate for our needs. ☊ adequate ☊
adjust sth: Watch out for sharp bends and adjust your speed accordingly. ☊ adjust ☊
adjust to sth: After a while his eyes adjusted to the dark. ☊ adjust ☊
My eyes were still trying to adjust themselves to the strong sunlight. ☊ adjust ☊
admit sb/sth to/into sth: You will not be admitted to the theatre after the performance has started. ☊ admit ☊
The narrow windows admit little light into the room. ☊ admit ☊
admit to sth: Don't be afraid to admit to your mistakes. ☊ admit ☊
admit sth: He admitted all his mistakes. ☊ admit ☊
Why don't you just admit defeat (= recognize that you cannot do sth) and let someone else try ? ☊ admit ☊
be admitted to be, have, etc. sth: The appointment is now generally admitted to have been a mistake. ☊ admit ☊
The council is expected to adopt the new policy at its next meeting. ☊ adopt ☊
Why can't you two act like civilized adults? ☊ adult ☊
The fish return to the river as adults in order to breed. ☊ adult ☊
She took advantage of the children's absence to tidy their rooms. ☊ take advantage of sth/sb ☊
We took full advantage of the hotel facilities. ☊ take advantage of sth/sb ☊
advise sb to do sth: Police are advising people to stay at home. ☊ advise ☊
They had a passionate affair for six months. ☊ affair ☊
She was held in deep affection by all her students. ☊ affection ☊
We'll leave after lunch. ☊ after ☊
They arrived shortly after 5. ☊ after ☊
Not long after that he resigned. ☊ after ☊
Let's meet the day after tomorrow/the week after next. ☊ after ☊
After winning the prize she became famous overnight. ☊ after ☊
After an hour I went home (= when an hour had passed). ☊ after ☊
It's ten after seven in the morning (= 7.10 a.m.) ☊ after ☊
Shut the door after you. ☊ after ☊
I'm always having to clean up after the children (= clean the place after they have left it dirty and untidy). ☊ after ☊
He ran after her with the book. ☊ after ☊
Your name comes after mine in the list. ☊ after ☊
He's the tallest, after Richard. ☊ after ☊
After you (= Please go first). ☊ after ☊
After you with the paper (= Can I have it next?). ☊ after ☊
It was pleasantly cool in the house after the sticky heat outside. ☊ after ☊
I'll never forgive him after what he said. ☊ after ☊
So you made it after all! ☊ after all ☊
I'll call you after I've spoken to them. ☊ after ☊
Several years after they'd split up they met again by chance in Paris. ☊ after ☊
That was in 1996. Soon after, I heard that he'd died. ☊ after ☊
I could come next week, or the week after. ☊ after ☊
And they all lived happily ever after. ☊ after ☊
In the afternoon they went shopping. ☊ afternoon ☊
Are you ready for this afternoon's meeting? ☊ afternoon ☊
Afterwards she was sorry for what she'd said. ☊ afterwards ☊
Let's go out now and eat afterwards. ☊ afterwards ☊
Shortly afterwards he met her again. ☊ afterwards ☊
They have two children aged six and nine. ☊ aged ☊
a theatrical/literary agent ☊ agent ☊
He gets aggressive when he's drunk. ☊ aggressive ☊
Our team was ahead by six points. ☊ ahead ☊
We aim to be there around six. ☊ aim ☊
The book is aimed at very young children. ☊ aim ☊
Gatwick Airport ☊ airport ☊
waiting in the airport lounge ☊ airport ☊
Doctors kept the baby alive for six weeks. ☊ alive ☊
We do not allow smoking in the hall. ☊ allow ☊
I sometimes allow myself the luxury of a cigar. ☊ allow ☊
'They're off to Spain next week.' 'It's all right for some, isn't it?' (= some people are lucky) ☊ all right ☊
'I'm really sorry.' 'That's all right, don't worry.' ☊ all right ☊
All right class, turn to page 20. ☊ all right ☊
It's a mistake they almost always make. ☊ almost ☊
The story is almost certainly false. ☊ almost ☊
Dinner's almost ready. ☊ almost ☊
The assassin said he had acted alone. ☊ alone ☊
I looked along the shelves for the book I needed. ☊ along ☊
We're going for a swim. Why don't you come along? ☊ along ☊
The book's coming along nicely. ☊ along ☊
A police car pulled up alongside us. ☊ alongside ☊
The names on the list are in alphabetical order. ☊ alphabetical ☊
arranged/listed/stored alphabetically ☊ alphabetically ☊
The books should be ordered alphabetically by subject. ☊ alphabetically ☊
alternative energy (= electricity or power that is produced using the energy from the sun, wind, water, etc.) ☊ alternative ☊
The agency will make travel arrangements for you. Alternatively, you can organize your own transport. ☊ alternatively ☊
Although the sun was shining, it wasn't very warm. ☊ although ☊
I felt he was wrong, although I didn't say so at the time. ☊ although ☊
Why are you always complaining about my cooking? ☊ always ☊
It starts at 10 a.m. ☊ a.m. ☊
analyse what, how, etc...: We need to analyse what went wrong. ☊ analyse ☊
The book is an analysis of poverty and its causes. ☊ analysis ☊
The tower of Pisa leans at an angle. ☊ angle ☊
angry with/at sb about/for sth: I was very angry with myself for making such a stupid mistake. ☊ angry ☊
This product has not been tested on animals. ☊ animal ☊
We found ourselves ankle-deep in water (= the water came up to our ankles). ☊ ankle ☊
an annual income/subscription/budget ☊ annual ☊
The answers are at the back of the book. ☊ answer ☊
answer sb sth: Answer me this: how did they know we were here? ☊ answer ☊
acute/intense/deep anxiety ☊ anxiety ☊
Take any book you like. ☊ any ☊
Any colour will do. ☊ any ☊
Please let me know how many people are coming, if any. ☊ any ☊
Anybody can see that it's wrong. ☊ anyone ☊
It's too expensive and anyway the colour doesn't suit you. ☊ anyway ☊
Anyway, let's forget about that for the moment. ☊ anyway ☊
Anyway, I'd better go now—I'll see you tomorrow. ☊ anyway ☊
She works in a bank. She did when I last saw her, anyway. ☊ anyway ☊
Why should I apologize? ☊ apologize ☊
Then, for no apparent reason, the train suddenly stopped. ☊ apparent ☊
Apparently they are getting divorced soon. ☊ apparently ☊
appeal to sb to do sth: The police made an appeal to the public to remain calm. ☊ appeal ☊
He said he would appeal after being found guilty on four counts of murder. ☊ appeal ☊
Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward. ☊ appeal ☊
Three days later a rash appeared. ☊ appear ☊
There appears to have been a mistake. ☊ appear ☊
it appears (that)...: It appears that there has been a mistake. ☊ appear ☊
They are both great but you can't compare apples and oranges. ☊ apples and oranges ☊
The invention would have a wide range of applications in industry. ☊ application ☊
Further information is available on application to the principal. ☊ application ☊
Viewing is by appointment only (= only at a time that has been arranged in advance). ☊ appointment ☊
appointments and dismissals ☊ appointment ☊
approach sb: We have been approached by a number of companies that are interested in our product. ☊ approach ☊
She took the wrong approach in her dealings with them. ☊ approach ☊
Please debit my Mastercard/Visa/American Express card (delete as appropriate) (= cross out the options that do not apply). ☊ appropriate ☊
appropriate to sth: The book was written in a style appropriate to the age of the children. ☊ appropriate ☊
Some of the opposition party's policies have been appropriated by the government. ☊ appropriate ☊
mountainous/desert areas ☊ area ☊
the hotel reception area ☊ area ☊
After some heated argument a decision was finally taken. ☊ argument ☊
The officer grabbed him by the arm (= grabbed his arm). ☊ arm ☊
Police were heavily armed. ☊ armed ☊
Police officers in the UK do not usually carry arms. ☊ arms ☊
After leaving school, Mike went into the army. ☊ army ☊
a yard with a fence all around ☊ around ☊
We were all running around trying to get ready in time. ☊ around ☊
There were papers lying around all over the floor. ☊ around ☊
The house is built around a central courtyard. ☊ around ☊
arrange sth: The party was arranged quickly. ☊ arrange ☊
She arranged a loan with the bank. ☊ arrange ☊
Can I arrange an appointment for Monday? ☊ arrange ☊
We met at six, as arranged. ☊ arrange ☊
arrange how, where, etc...: We've still got to arrange how to get to the airport. ☊ arrange ☊
arrange to do sth: Have you arranged to meet him? ☊ arrange ☊
arrange that...: I've arranged that we can borrow their car. ☊ arrange ☊
arrange for sth (to do sth): We arranged for a car to collect us from the airport. ☊ arrange ☊
arrange with sb (about sth): I've arranged with the neighbours about feeding the cat while we are away. ☊ arrange ☊
The books are arranged alphabetically by author. ☊ arrange ☊
I must arrange my financial affairs and make a will. ☊ arrange ☊
She arranged the flowers in a vase. ☊ arrange ☊
travel arrangements ☊ arrangement ☊
arrangement for sth: I'll make arrangements for you to be met at the airport. ☊ arrangement ☊
She's happy with her unusual living arrangements. ☊ arrangement ☊
new security arrangements ☊ arrangement ☊
There are special arrangements for people working overseas. ☊ arrangement ☊
We can come to an arrangement over the price. ☊ arrangement ☊
arrangement between A and B: an arrangement between the school and the parents ☊ arrangement ☊
arrangement with sb (to do sth): You can cash cheques here by prior arrangement with the bank. ☊ arrangement ☊
arrangement that...: They had an arrangement that the children would spend two weeks with each parent. ☊ arrangement ☊
plans of the possible seating arrangements ☊ arrangement ☊
the art of flower arrangement ☊ arrangement ☊
The police made several arrests. ☊ arrest ☊
Guests receive dinner on/upon arrival at the hotel. ☊ arrival ☊
the arrival of the mail in the morning ☊ arrival ☊
The police arrived to arrest him. ☊ arrive ☊
We didn't arrive back at the hotel until very late. ☊ arrive ☊
A letter arrived for you this morning. ☊ arrive ☊
The new product will arrive on supermarket shelves (= be available) early next year. ☊ arrive ☊
toilet articles such as soap and shampoo ☊ article ☊
The articles found in the car helped the police to identify the body. ☊ article ☊
artificial lighting/light ☊ artificial ☊
Police have issued an artist's impression of her attacker. ☊ artist ☊
an artistic arrangement of dried flowers ☊ artistic ☊
He sat watching her as she got ready. ☊ as ☊
She pulled the curtain aside. ☊ aside ☊
He took me aside (= away from a group of people) to give me some advice. ☊ aside ☊
All our protests were brushed aside (= ignored). ☊ aside ☊
Aside from a few scratches, I'm OK. ☊ aside from ☊
ask sth: Why don't you ask his advice? ☊ ask ☊
ask sb for sth: Why don't you ask him for his advice? ☊ ask ☊
The baby was sound asleep (= sleeping deeply) upstairs. ☊ asleep ☊
I waited until they were all fast asleep (= sleeping deeply). ☊ asleep ☊
The police found him asleep in a garage. ☊ asleep ☊
The book aims to cover all aspects of city life. ☊ aspect ☊
The consultancy gives advice to manufacturers on the health and safety aspects of their products. ☊ aspect ☊
Anyone willing to assist can contact this number. ☊ assist ☊
assist in/with sth: We are looking for people who would be willing to assist in the group's work. ☊ assist ☊
assist sb in/with sth: Two men are assisting the police with their enquiries (= are being questioned by the police). ☊ assist ☊
He no longer wished to be associated with the party's policy on education. ☊ associated ☊
The book was published in association with (= together with) English Heritage. ☊ association ☊
assure sb + speech: 'He'll come back,' Susan assured her. ☊ assure ☊
They arrived late at the airport. ☊ at ☊
I'll be at home all morning. ☊ at ☊
At night you can see the stars. ☊ at ☊
The book retails at £19.95. ☊ at ☊
The garden's at its most beautiful in June. ☊ at ☊
Saturn's atmosphere ☊ atmosphere ☊
The hotel offers a friendly atmosphere and personal service. ☊ atmosphere ☊
Use music and lighting to create a romantic atmosphere. ☊ atmosphere ☊
attach sth: I attach a copy of my notes for your information. ☊ attach ☊
I attach a copy of the spreadsheet (= send it with an email). ☊ attach ☊
a scathing attack on the government's policies ☊ attack ☊
The school has come under attack for failing to encourage bright pupils. ☊ attack ☊
A child is recovering in hospital after a serious attack by a stray dog. ☊ attack ☊
an assassination/murder attempt ☊ attempt ☊
We were shocked by his attempted suicide. ☊ attempted ☊
Films with big stars always attract great attention. ☊ attention ☊
She is the star attraction of the show. ☊ attraction ☊
His book reached an even wider audience when it was made into a movie. ☊ audience ☊
He is the author of three books on art. ☊ author ☊
I turned left automatically without thinking. ☊ automatically ☊
autumn colours/leaves ☊ autumn ☊
available resources/facilities ☊ available ☊
readily/freely/publicly/generally available ☊ available ☊
Further information is available on request. ☊ available ☊
This was the only room available. ☊ available ☊
We'll send you a copy as soon as it becomes available. ☊ available ☊
Every available doctor was called to the scene. ☊ available ☊
awake (sb) (from/to sth): I awoke from a deep sleep. ☊ awake ☊
He was nominated for the best actor award. ☊ award ☊
acutely/painfully (= very) aware ☊ aware ☊
aware that...: Were you aware that something was wrong? ☊ aware ☊
The bright light made her look away. ☊ away ☊
Write your name on the back of the cheque. ☊ back ☊
We could only get seats at the back (= of the room). ☊ back ☊
I found some old photos at the back of the drawer. ☊ back ☊
The house has three bedrooms at the front and two at the back. ☊ back ☊
There's room for three people in the back. ☊ back ☊
There's room for three people in back = of a car, etc.. ☊ back ☊
If you'd like to come round the back (= to the area behind the house), I'll show you the garden. ☊ back ☊
They set off with the wind at their backs (= behind them). ☊ back ☊
a back massage ☊ back ☊
When on stage, try not to turn your back on the audience. ☊ turn your back on sb/sth ☊
Have you been talking about me behind my back? ☊ behind sb's back ☊
They went ahead and sold it behind my back. ☊ behind sb's back ☊
We were sitting in the back row. ☊ back ☊
back teeth ☊ back ☊
a back room (= one at the back of a building) ☊ back ☊
the back page of a newspaper ☊ back ☊
Could you call back later, please? ☊ back ☊
Put the book back on the shelf. ☊ back ☊
It takes me an hour to walk there and back. ☊ back ☊
She woke up briefly and then went back to sleep. ☊ back ☊
The engagement was a bad mistake. ☊ bad ☊
a bad copy/diet ☊ bad ☊
If sometimes they're the wrong decisions, too bad. ☊ too bad ☊
to behave/sleep badly ☊ badly ☊
The economic crisis reflects badly on the government's policies. ☊ badly ☊
Everything's gone badly wrong! ☊ badly ☊
a shopping bag ☊ bag ☊
baggage handlers (= people employed to load and unload baggage at airports) ☊ baggage ☊
His lack of experience was balanced by a willingness to learn. ☊ balance ☊
balance sth (on sth): The television was precariously balanced on top of a pile of books. ☊ balance ☊
He was banned from driving for six months. ☊ ban ☊
He smashed the window with an iron bar. ☊ bar ☊
The hotel has a restaurant, bar and swimming pool. ☊ bar ☊
a sandwich bar ☊ bar ☊
The crowd had to stand behind barriers. ☊ barrier ☊
After the attack, they returned to base. ☊ base ☊
The report is based on figures from six different European cities. ☊ based ☊
a rechargeable battery ☊ battery ☊
The battery is flat (= it is no longer producing electricity). ☊ battery ☊
Was there a pool at the hotel? ☊ be ☊
The party is on Friday evening. ☊ be ☊
Susan is a doctor. ☊ be ☊
be doing sth: The problem is getting it all done in the time available. ☊ be ☊
be to do sth: The problem is to get it all done in the time available. ☊ be ☊
Three and three is six. ☊ be ☊
I am to call them once I reach the airport. ☊ be ☊
You are to report this to the police. ☊ be ☊
They are to be married in June. ☊ be ☊
You shouldn't have to bear the blame for other people's mistakes. ☊ bear ☊
beat sb why, how, etc...: It beats me (= I don't know) why he did it. ☊ beat ☊
Pause for two beats and then repeat the chorus. ☊ beat ☊
beauty products/treatment (= intended to make a person more beautiful) ☊ beauty ☊
It soon became apparent that no one was going to come. ☊ become ☊
to make the bed (= arrange the covers in a tidy way) ☊ bed ☊
a hotel with 20 bedrooms ☊ bedroom ☊
Your name is before mine on the list. ☊ before ☊
I've read the whole book from beginning to end and still can't understand it. ☊ beginning ☊
the behaviour of dolphins/chromosomes ☊ behaviour ☊
Who's the girl standing behind Jan? ☊ behind ☊
a small street behind the station ☊ behind ☊
Don't forget to lock the door behind you (= when you leave). ☊ behind ☊
The sun disappeared behind the clouds. ☊ behind ☊
He's behind the rest of the class in reading. ☊ behind ☊
She knew that, whatever she decided, her family was right behind her. ☊ behind ☊
She rode off down the road with the dog running behind. ☊ behind ☊
The others are a long way behind. ☊ behind ☊
He was shot from behind as he ran away. ☊ behind ☊
I had fallen so far behind that it seemed pointless trying to catch up. ☊ behind ☊
I was told to stay behind after school (= remain in school). ☊ behind ☊
This bag was left behind after the class. ☊ behind ☊
behind (with sth): She's fallen behind with the payments. ☊ behind ☊
behind (in sth): He was terribly behind in his work. ☊ behind ☊
The incident has shaken my belief (= made me have less confidence) in the police. ☊ belief ☊
believe (that)...: Police believe (that) the man may be armed. ☊ believe ☊
A police sergeant is below an inspector. ☊ below ☊
They live on the floor below. ☊ below ☊
I could still see the airport buildings far below. ☊ below ☊
The passengers who felt seasick stayed below (= on a lower deck ). ☊ below ☊
The road bent sharply to the right. ☊ bend ☊
bend sth: Glass and water both bend light. ☊ bend ☊
With the benefit of hindsight (= knowing what we have learnt since), we would do things differently. ☊ benefit ☊
He works best in the mornings. ☊ best ☊
Painting is best done in daylight. ☊ best ☊
the better of the two books ☊ better ☊
It's cheaper between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. ☊ between ☊
The company submitted a bid for the contract to clean the hospital. ☊ bid ☊
You are making a big mistake. ☊ big ☊
She took the stage for her big moment. ☊ big ☊
We ran up a massive hotel bill. ☊ bill ☊
I'll be sending you the bill for the dry-cleaning! ☊ bill ☊
She died shortly after giving birth. ☊ give birth (to sb/sth) ☊
I've got a bit of shopping to do. ☊ bit ☊
She took a couple of bites of the sandwich. ☊ bite ☊
'I just slammed the phone down when he said that.' 'I don't blame you!' ☊ I don't blame you/her, etc. (for doing sth) ☊
Why do I always get the blame for everything that goes wrong? ☊ blame ☊
She turned to a blank page in her notebook. ☊ blank ☊
His apartment is three blocks away from the police station. ☊ block ☊
After today's heavy snow, many roads are still blocked. ☊ block ☊
The proposed merger has been blocked by the government. ☊ block ☊
She blew the dust off the book. ☊ blow ☊
The policeman asked me to blow into the breathalyser. ☊ blow ☊
A police officer was killed when his car blew up. ☊ blow up ☊
bright/dark/light/pale blue ☊ blue ☊
boil sth: Boil plenty of salted water, then add the spaghetti. ☊ boil ☊
He survived the accident with no broken bones. ☊ bone ☊
a book of stamps/tickets/matches ☊ book ☊
a pile of books ☊ book ☊
hardback/paperback books ☊ book ☊
a book by Stephen King ☊ book ☊
a book about/on wildlife ☊ book ☊
reference/children's/library books ☊ book ☊
book sb sth (+ adv./prep.): I've booked you a room at the Park Hotel. ☊ book ☊
a boring job/book/evening ☊ boring ☊
borrow sth from sb/sth: Members can borrow up to ten books from the library at any one time. ☊ borrow ☊
I don't know why I bother! Nobody ever listens! ☊ bother ☊
I don't know why you bother with that crowd (= why you spend time with them). ☊ bother ☊
bother doing sth: Why bother asking if you're not really interested? ☊ bother ☊
The book I want is right at the bottom (= of the pile). ☊ bottom ☊
The manufacturer's name is on the bottom of the plate. ☊ bottom ☊
a salad/fruit/sugar, etc. bowl ☊ bowl ☊
She died after a brave fight against cancer. ☊ brave ☊
The back section of the plane had broken off. ☊ break off ☊
They had escaped to America shortly before war broke out in 1939. ☊ break out ☊
More news after the break. ☊ break ☊
a big/hearty/light breakfast ☊ breakfast ☊
a cooked breakfast ☊ breakfast ☊
Do you want bacon and eggs for breakfast? ☊ breakfast ☊
They were having breakfast when I arrived. ☊ breakfast ☊
She doesn't eat much breakfast. ☊ breakfast ☊
to take a deep breath ☊ breath ☊
We were out of breath after only five minutes. ☊ out of breath ☊
He breathed deeply before speaking again. ☊ breathe ☊
He was breathing heavily after his exertions. ☊ breathe ☊
Take a deep breath and then breathe out when I tell you. ☊ breathe out ☊
Deep breathing exercises will help you relax. ☊ breathing ☊
Greyhounds were originally bred as hunting dogs. ☊ breed ☊
The book serves as a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern science. ☊ bridge ☊
She met John briefly on Friday night. ☊ briefly ☊
Briefly, the argument is as follows... ☊ briefly ☊
bright light/sunshine ☊ bright ☊
a bright room ☊ bright ☊
a bright morning (= with the sun shining) ☊ bright ☊
I like bright colours. ☊ bright ☊
Jack's face turned bright red. ☊ bright ☊
His eyes were bright and excited. ☊ bright ☊
Why are you so bright and cheerful today? ☊ bright ☊
His face was bright with excitement. ☊ bright ☊
the brightest pupil in the class ☊ bright ☊
Do you have any bright ideas (= clever ideas)? ☊ bright ☊
a brightly lit room ☊ brightly ☊
'Hi!' she called brightly. ☊ brightly ☊
a brilliant performance/invention ☊ brilliant ☊
Mismanagement had brought the company to the brink of bankruptcy. ☊ bring ☊
bring sb/sth (with you): Don't forget to bring your books with you. ☊ bring ☊
Please bring back all library books by the end of the week. ☊ bring sb/sth back ☊
In broad terms, the paper argues that each country should develop its own policy. ☊ broad ☊
After the summer in Spain, the children were brown as berries. ☊ brown ☊
leaves of various shades of brown ☊ brown ☊
brush sth + adj.: A tiled floor is easy to brush clean. ☊ brush ☊
a monthly/an annual/a family budget ☊ budget ☊
the education/defence budget (= the amount of money that can be spent on this) ☊ budget ☊
an advertising budget of $2 million ☊ budget ☊
a big-budget movie ☊ budget ☊
We decorated the house on a tight budget (= without much money to spend). ☊ budget ☊
The work was finished on time and within budget (= did not cost more money than was planned). ☊ budget ☊
They went over budget (= spent too much money). ☊ budget ☊
budget cuts ☊ budget ☊
build sb sth: David built us a shed in the back yard. ☊ build ☊
I am anxious not to build up false hopes (= to encourage people to hope for too much). ☊ build sth up ☊
Some people burn calories (= use food to produce energy) faster than others. ☊ burn ☊
Ten people burned to death in the hotel fire. ☊ burn ☊
bury sb/sth + adj.: The miners were buried alive when the tunnel collapsed. ☊ bury ☊
It is the business of the police to protect the community. ☊ business ☊
The line is busy—I'll try again later. ☊ busy ☊
I got it wrong. It wasn't the red one but the blue one. ☊ but ☊
Who's that book by? ☊ by ☊
I'll call again later. ☊ call ☊
+ speech: 'See you later!' she called. ☊ call ☊
Call yourself a friend? So why won't you help me, then? ☊ call ☊
call sb: They called their first daughter after her grandmother. ☊ call ☊
The city is calm again (= free from trouble and fighting) after yesterday's riots. ☊ calm ☊
He took a few deep breaths to calm himself down. ☊ calm down, calm sb/sth down ☊
The police appealed for calm. ☊ calm ☊
Are you prepared to tell your story on camera? ☊ on camera ☊
Today police launched (= began) a campaign to reduce road accidents. ☊ campaign ☊
The stadium can be emptied in four minutes. ☊ can ☊
Don't forget to cancel the newspaper (= arrange for it not to be delivered) before going away. ☊ cancel ☊
to cancel a policy/subscription ☊ cancel ☊
capacity for doing sth: Limited resources are restricting our capacity for developing new products. ☊ capacity ☊
a tour of six European capital cities ☊ capital ☊
a car driver/manufacturer/dealer ☊ car ☊
skin/hair care products ☊ care ☊
Don't worry about the travel arrangements. They're all being taken care of. ☊ take care of sb/sth/yourself ☊
care about sth: She cares deeply about environmental issues. ☊ care ☊
After careful consideration we have decided to offer you the job. ☊ careful ☊
Police in many countries carry guns. ☊ carry ☊
to carry out an inquiry/an investigation/a survey ☊ carry sth out ☊
Carry on until you get to the junction, then turn left. ☊ carry on ☊
After he left I just tried to carry on as normal (= do the things I usually do). ☊ carry on (with sth), carry sth on ☊
In your case, we are prepared to be lenient. ☊ case ☊
In case (= if it is true that) you're wondering why Jo's here—let me explain... ☊ (just) in case (...) ☊
The whole cast performs/perform brilliantly. ☊ cast ☊
an all-star cast (= including many well-known actors) ☊ cast ☊
a cast list ☊ cast ☊
catch yourself doing sth: She caught herself wondering whether she had made a mistake. ☊ catch ☊
Mark walked in and caught them at it (= in the act of doing sth wrong). ☊ catch ☊
After missing a term through illness he had to work hard to catch up with the others. ☊ catch up (with sb) ☊
cease doing sth: The company ceased trading in June. ☊ cease ☊
Reducing inflation is central to (= is an important part of) the government's economic policy. ☊ central ☊
There will be rain later in central and eastern parts of the country. ☊ central ☊
a shopping/sports/leisure/community centre ☊ centre ☊
the Centre for Policy Studies ☊ centre ☊
a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (= a British qualification for teachers) ☊ certificate ☊
a chain of command (= a system in an organization by which instructions are passed from one person to another) ☊ chain ☊
The story was completely untrue and was successfully challenged in court. ☊ challenge ☊
When installing electrical equipment don't take any chances. A mistake could kill. ☊ chance ☊
I met her by chance (= without planning to) at the airport. ☊ chance ☊
change sth into sth: to change dollars into yen ☊ change ☊
That back tyre needs changing. ☊ change ☊
change (from A) to/into B: The lights changed from red to green. ☊ change ☊
Caterpillars change into butterflies. ☊ change ☊
change sb/sth (from A) to/into B: With a wave of her magic wand, she changed the frog into a handsome prince. ☊ change ☊
a change from agriculture to industry ☊ change ☊
in the previous/next/last chapter ☊ chapter ☊
a major/minor character in the book ☊ character ☊
The book gives a fascinating insight into Mrs Obama's character. ☊ character ☊
the delicate character of the light in the evening ☊ character ☊
The police pointed out the illegal character of the protest action. ☊ character ☊
He showed great character returning to the sport after his accident. ☊ character ☊
The modern hotels here have no real character. ☊ character ☊
He took charge of the farm after his father's death. ☊ charge ☊
After being questioned by the police, she was released without charge. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth: Before use, the battery must be charged. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth up: The shaver can be charged up and used when travelling. ☊ charge ☊
chase after sb/sth: He chased after the burglar but couldn't catch him. ☊ chase ☊
The thieves were caught by police after a short chase. ☊ chase ☊
a cheap restaurant/hotel ☊ cheap ☊
We've checked in at the hotel. ☊ check in (at...) ☊
We checked in our luggage and went through to the departure lounge. ☊ check sth in ☊
I'm sorry, they aren't here. They checked out this morning. ☊ check out (of...) ☊
Check over your work for mistakes. ☊ check over/through sth ☊
The police ran a check on the registration number of the car. ☊ check ☊
The drugs were found in their car during a routine check by police. ☊ check ☊
He felt bright and cheerful and full of energy. ☊ cheerful ☊
a bright, cheerful restaurant ☊ cheerful ☊
walls painted in cheerful (= light and bright) colours ☊ cheerful ☊
a cheese sandwich/salad ☊ cheese ☊
Farmers are being urged to reduce their use of chemicals and work with nature to combat pests. ☊ chemical ☊
You can obtain the product from all good chemists. ☊ chemist ☊
chew (at/on/through sth): After the operation you may find it difficult to chew and swallow. ☊ chew ☊
They keep chickens in the back yard. ☊ chicken ☊
army/industry/police chiefs ☊ chief ☊
a child star ☊ child ☊
After a delicious meal with free wine, the choice is yours: a quiet drink in the bar, the late night disco or a stroll along the beach beneath a starry sky. ☊ choice ☊
Sandy had to tell his tale in halting Italian. Since Franco spoke no English, he had no choice in the matter. ☊ choice ☊
There wasn't much choice of colour. ☊ choice ☊
choose sth: Sarah chose her words carefully. ☊ choose ☊
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 ☊
You could have claimed the cost of the hotel room from your insurance. ☊ claim ☊
A lot of lost property is never claimed. ☊ claim ☊
You can make a claim on your insurance policy. ☊ claim ☊
She has more claim to the book's success than anybody (= she deserves to be praised for it). ☊ claim ☊
a report examining claims of corrupt links between politicians ☊ claim ☊
It was good accommodation for a hotel of this class. ☊ class ☊
The whole class was/were told to stay behind after school. ☊ class ☊
See me after class. ☊ class ☊
I made the classic mistake of clapping in a pause in the music! ☊ classic ☊
classic cars (= cars which are no longer made, but which are still popular) ☊ classic ☊
a clean driving licence/driver's license ☊ clean ☊
a clean police record ☊ clean ☊
The sport has a very clean image. ☊ clean ☊
a clean sheet of paper ☊ clean ☊
clean drinking water ☊ clean ☊
We all want a cleaner environment but who is going to pay for it? ☊ clean ☊
cleaner cars (= not producing so many harmful substances) ☊ clean ☊
Electric buses are a clean, environmentally friendly way to travel. ☊ clean ☊
Are your hands clean? ☊ clean ☊
to wipe sth clean ☊ clean ☊
The hotel was spotlessly (= extremely) clean. ☊ clean ☊
It is your responsibility to keep the room clean and tidy. ☊ clean ☊
Keep your room neat and clean. ☊ clean ☊
I can't find a clean shirt (= one I haven't worn since it was washed). ☊ clean ☊
Cats are very clean animals. ☊ clean ☊
to clean the windows/bath/floor ☊ clean ☊
to clean a wound ☊ clean ☊
Have you cleaned your teeth? ☊ clean ☊
The villa is cleaned twice a week. ☊ clean ☊
I need to change and clean up. ☊ clean (yourself) up ☊
Go and clean yourself up. ☊ clean (yourself) up ☊
You'd better get cleaned up. ☊ clean (yourself) up ☊
clear about/on sth: Are you clear about the arrangements for tomorrow? ☊ clear ☊
The mist will clear by mid-morning. ☊ clear ☊
The traffic took a long time to clear after the accident. ☊ clear ☊
clear sth/sb: I had cleared my desk before I left. ☊ clear ☊
It was several hours before the road was cleared after the accident. ☊ clear ☊
It's your turn to clear the table (= to take away the dirty plates, etc. after a meal). ☊ clear ☊
The remains of the snow had been cleared from the streets. ☊ clear ☊
After the bomb warning, police cleared the streets. ☊ clear ☊
to clear out a drawer/room ☊ clear out, clear sth out ☊
We cleared out all our old clothes. ☊ clear out, clear sth out ☊
I found the letters when I was clearing out after my father died. ☊ clear out, clear sth out ☊
I'm fed up with clearing up after you! ☊ clear up, clear sth up ☊
Please speak clearly after the tone. ☊ clearly ☊
Admitting her mistake may have been quite a clever move on her part. ☊ clever ☊
The police officer clicked a pair of handcuffs around his wrists. ☊ click ☊
Click here to add your opinion to the survey. ☊ click ☊
They wanted to move to a warmer climate. ☊ climate ☊
It was ten past six by the kitchen clock. ☊ clock ☊
Ellen heard the loud ticking of the clock in the hall. ☊ clock ☊
The club was closed by the police. ☊ close ☊
The play closed after just three nights. ☊ close ☊
to close a book/an umbrella ☊ close ☊
She closed the gate behind her. ☊ close ☊
I closed my eyes against the bright light. ☊ close ☊
We tried to match the colours, but this is the closest we could get. ☊ close ☊
We keep in close touch with the police. ☊ close ☊
I sat and watched everyone very closely (= carefully). ☊ closely ☊
He walked into the room, closely followed by the rest of the family. ☊ closely ☊
a clothing manufacturer ☊ clothing ☊
The sun went behind a cloud. ☊ cloud ☊
a golf/tennis, etc. club ☊ club ☊
a railway coach ☊ coach ☊
clear cold light ☊ cold ☊
Isn't it cold today? ☊ cold ☊
Share prices collapsed after news of poor trading figures. ☊ collapse ☊
He collapsed in the street and died two hours later. ☊ collapse ☊
She was taken to hospital after her collapse at work. ☊ collapse ☊
The peace talks were on the verge of collapse. ☊ collapse ☊
Your suit will be ready for collection on Tuesday. ☊ collection ☊
a person/man/woman of colour (= who is not white) ☊ colour ☊
bright/dark/light colours ☊ colour ☊
available in 12 different colours ☊ colour ☊
the colour of the sky ☊ colour ☊
Foods which go through a factory process lose much of their colour, flavour and texture. ☊ colour ☊
a full-colour brochure ☊ colour ☊
Do you dream in colour? ☊ colour ☊
a colouring book (= with pictures that you can add colour to) ☊ colour ☊
colour sth: How long have you been colouring (= dyeing ) your hair? ☊ colour ☊
brightly coloured balloons ☊ coloured ☊
coloured lights ☊ coloured ☊
The firm is working on a new product in combination with several overseas partners. ☊ combination ☊
combine A and/with B: The hotel combines comfort with convenience. ☊ combine ☊
That comes a long way down my list of priorities. ☊ come ☊
The agreement came after several hours of negotiations. ☊ come ☊
We've come 50 miles this morning. ☊ come ☊
My son is coming home soon. ☊ come ☊
There's a storm coming. ☊ come ☊
Your breakfast is coming soon. ☊ come ☊
come for sth: I've come for my book. ☊ come ☊
come about sth: I've come about my book. ☊ come ☊
come to do sth: I've come to get my book. ☊ come ☊
come doing sth: Why don't you come skating tonight? ☊ come ☊
Will the colour come out (= become faint or disappear) if I wash it? ☊ come out (of sth) ☊
Set the oven to come on at six. ☊ come on ☊
This poem comes from his new book. ☊ come from sth ☊
The hotel offers a high standard of comfort and service. ☊ comfort ☊
The hotel has all modern comforts/every modern comfort. ☊ comfort ☊
material comforts (= money and possessions) ☊ comfort ☊
She shifted into a more comfortable position on the chair. ☊ comfortable ☊
The patient is comfortable (= not in pain) after his operation. ☊ comfortable ☊
The police arrived and took command of the situation. ☊ command ☊
He refused to comment until after the trial. ☊ comment ☊
commission sth: Publishers have commissioned a French translation of the book. ☊ commission ☊
The survey on consumer taste was commissioned by local stores. ☊ commission ☊
communicate how/what, etc...: They failed to communicate what was happening and why. ☊ communicate ☊
The new airport will improve communications between the islands. ☊ communication ☊
good community relations with the police ☊ community ☊
ethnic communities ☊ community ☊
He runs his own TV production company. ☊ company ☊
company policy ☊ company ☊
compare A and B: It is interesting to compare their situation and ours. ☊ compare ☊
We compared the two reports carefully. ☊ compare ☊
compare A with/to B: We carefully compared the first report with the second. ☊ compare ☊
This school compares with the best in the country (= it is as good as them). ☊ compare ☊
This house doesn't compare with our previous one (= it is not as good). ☊ compare ☊
Their prices compare favourably with those of their competitors. ☊ compare ☊
The critics compared his work to that of Martin Amis. ☊ compare ☊
Comparison with other oil-producing countries is extremely interesting. ☊ comparison ☊
I enclose the two plans for comparison. ☊ comparison ☊
The education system bears/stands no comparison with (= is not as good as) that in many Asian countries. ☊ comparison ☊
For Durkheim, comparison was the most important method of analysis in sociology. ☊ comparison ☊
comparison of A and B: a comparison of the rail systems in Britain and France ☊ comparison ☊
comparison of A with B: a comparison of men's salaries with those of women ☊ comparison ☊
comparison between A and B: comparisons between Britain and the rest of Europe ☊ comparison ☊
comparison of A to B: a comparison of the brain to a computer (= showing what is similar) ☊ comparison ☊
comparison (with sth): It is difficult to make a comparison with her previous book—they are completely different. ☊ comparison ☊
You can draw comparisons with the situation in Ireland (= say how the two situations are similar). ☊ comparison ☊
His problems seemed trivial by comparison. ☊ by comparison ☊
2 000 shoppers completed our questionnaire. ☊ complete ☊
This book requires a great deal of concentration. ☊ concentration ☊
The book is primarily concerned with Soviet-American relations during the Cold War. ☊ concern ☊
concerned about/for sth: The President is deeply concerned about this issue. ☊ concerned ☊
+ speech: 'Anyway, she should be back soon,' he concluded. ☊ conclude ☊
New evidence might lead to the conclusion that we are wrong. ☊ conclusion ☊
The conclusion of the book was disappointing. ☊ conclusion ☊
a concrete floor ☊ concrete ☊
They will give us the money on one condition—that we pay it back within six months. ☊ condition ☊
to be in bad/good/excellent condition ☊ condition ☊
to conduct an experiment/an inquiry/a survey ☊ conduct ☊
The hotel is used for exhibitions, conferences and social events. ☊ conference ☊
a conference room/centre/hall ☊ conference ☊
They could not say with confidence that he would be able to walk again after the accident. ☊ confidence ☊
confirm sth: Rumours of job losses were later confirmed ☊ confirm ☊
confirm sth: After a six-month probationary period, her position was confirmed. ☊ confirm ☊
The violence was the result of political and ethnic conflicts. ☊ conflict ☊
Confronted by an angry crowd, the police retreated. ☊ confront ☊
A confused situation followed the military coup. ☊ confused ☊
Sacha felt confusion sweeping over her as she read the letter. ☊ confusion ☊
Two hundred people lost their jobs as a direct consequence of the merger. ☊ consequence ☊
You wouldn't consider marrying a man for his money, then? ☊ consider ☊
consider sb/sth + adj.: consider sb/sth (to be) sth: Consider yourself lucky you weren't fired. ☊ consider ☊
The need for sleep varies considerably from person to person. ☊ considerably ☊
After a few moments' consideration, he began to speak. ☊ consideration ☊
Work has begun on the construction of the new airport. ☊ construction ☊
Tax cuts will boost consumer confidence after the recession. ☊ consumer ☊
This pesticide kills insects on contact (= as soon as it touches them). ☊ contact ☊
Witnesses to the accident are asked to contact the police. ☊ contact ☊
a table of contents (= the list at the front of a book) ☊ content ☊
The story continues in our next issue. ☊ continue ☊
Recovery after the accident will be a continuous process that may take several months. ☊ continuous ☊
The rain has been continuous since this morning. ☊ continuous ☊
contrast (with sb/sth): to show a sharp/stark/striking contrast with sth ☊ contrast ☊
Compare and contrast the two novels. ☊ contrast ☊
bright, contrasting colours ☊ contrasting ☊
The book explores contrasting views of the poet's early work. ☊ contrasting ☊
contribute sth to sth: This book contributes little to our understanding of the subject. ☊ contribute ☊
All contributions for the May issue must be received by Friday. ☊ contribution ☊
There has been some violence after the match, but the police are now in control of the situation. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
convenient (to sth): The hotel is convenient to downtown. ☊ convenient ☊
It's not a hotel, in the conventional sense, but rather a whole village turned into a hotel. ☊ conventional ☊
The conversation turned to gardening. ☊ conversation ☊
convert sth (into sth): The hotel is going to be converted into a nursing home. ☊ convert ☊
What rate will I get if I convert my dollars into euros? ☊ convert ☊
convert (from sth) (into/to sth): We've converted from oil to gas central heating. ☊ convert ☊
convert (from sth) (to sth): He converted from Christianity to Islam. ☊ convert ☊
convert sb (from sth) (to sth): She was soon converted to the socialist cause. ☊ convert ☊
a book on Indian cooking ☊ cooking ☊
Desert plants are adapted to cope with extreme heat. ☊ cope ☊
I will send you a copy of the report. ☊ copy ☊
The thieves replaced the original painting with a copy. ☊ copy ☊
You should make a copy of the disk as a backup. ☊ copy ☊
a copy of 'The Times' ☊ copy ☊
The book sold 20 000 copies within two weeks. ☊ copy ☊
They copied the designs from those on Greek vases. ☊ copy ☊
Everything in the computer's memory can be copied onto DVDs. ☊ copy ☊
copy sth (from sth) (into/onto sth): She copied the phone number into her address book. ☊ copy ☊
copy sth (down/out): I copied out several poems. ☊ copy ☊
She copies everything her sister does. ☊ copy ☊
Their tactics have been copied by other terrorist organizations. ☊ copy ☊
Concern for the environment is at the core of our policies. ☊ core ☊
There's a hotel on/at the corner of my street. ☊ corner ☊
Read through your work and correct any mistakes that you find. ☊ correct ☊
Good food need not cost a fortune (= cost a lot of money). ☊ cost ☊
It costs a fortune to fly first class. ☊ cost ☊
cost sb sth: That one mistake almost cost him his life. ☊ cost ☊
Could you babysit for us on Friday? ☊ could ☊
They could have let me know they were going to be late! ☊ could ☊
count sth: Applications received after 1 July will not be counted. ☊ count ☊
I asked the woman behind the counter if they had any postcards. ☊ counter ☊
Several couples were on the dance floor. ☊ couple ☊
a two-year postgraduate course leading to a master's degree ☊ course ☊
The court heard yesterday how the man collapsed and died after being stabbed. ☊ court ☊
The survey covers all aspects of the business. ☊ cover ☊
cover sb/sth with sth: The wind blew in from the desert and covered everything with sand. ☊ cover ☊
the front/back cover ☊ cover ☊
a covered area of the stadium with seats ☊ covered ☊
The cracks (= faults) in the government's economic policy are already beginning to show. ☊ crack ☊
chefs who learned their craft in top hotels ☊ craft ☊
A systems crash in the morning and a bomb scare in the afternoon provided enough excitement for one day. ☊ crash ☊
The first distant crash of thunder shook the air. ☊ crash ☊
With a sweep of his hand he sent the glasses crashing to the floor. ☊ crash ☊
crash sth + adj.: She stormed out of the room and crashed the door shut behind her. ☊ crash ☊
crash into sth: A truck went out of control and crashed into the back of a bus. ☊ crash ☊
The crowd went crazy when the band came on stage. ☊ crazy ☊
a cream cleaner ☊ cream ☊
to offer interest-free credit (= allow sb to pay later, without any extra charge) ☊ credit ☊
He's a bad credit risk (= he is unlikely to pay the money later). ☊ credit ☊
All major credit cards are accepted at our hotels. ☊ credit card ☊
He turned to crime when he dropped out of school. ☊ crime ☊
The massacre was a crime against humanity. ☊ crime ☊
In his mind he was about to commit the perfect crime. ☊ crime ☊
criminal damage (= the crime of damaging sb's property deliberately) ☊ criminal ☊
Bake until the pastry is golden and crisp. ☊ crisp ☊
The first 24 hours after the operation are the most critical. ☊ critical ☊
The supervisor is always very critical. ☊ critical ☊
People in public life must always be open to criticism (= willing to accept being criticized). ☊ criticism ☊
criticisms levelled at (= aimed at) journalists ☊ criticism ☊
crop rotation/production/yield ☊ crop ☊
The crops are regularly sprayed with pesticides. ☊ crop ☊
I've put a cross on the map to show where the hotel is. ☊ cross ☊
Put a tick if the answer is correct and a cross if it's wrong. ☊ cross ☊
The straps cross over at the back and are tied at the waist. ☊ cross ☊
We seem to have a crossed line (= a telephone call that interrupts another call because of a wrong connection). ☊ cross ☊
Police had to break up the crowd. ☊ crowd ☊
He left the hotel surrounded by crowds of journalists. ☊ crowd ☊
a room crowded with books ☊ crowded ☊
Sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind (= make sb suffer because it will be good for them later). ☊ cruel ☊
It's all right. Don't cry. ☊ cry ☊
With a cry of 'Stop thief!' he ran after the boy. ☊ cry ☊
I felt a lot better after a good long cry. ☊ cry ☊
Europe's cultural heritage ☊ cultural ☊
A range of policies have been introduced aimed at curbing inflation. ☊ curb ☊
Everyone was curious as to why Mark was leaving. ☊ curious ☊
'Are you really an artist?' Sara asked curiously. ☊ curiously ☊
Curiously enough, a year later exactly the same thing happened again. ☊ curiously ☊
a budget for the current year ☊ current ☊
All the options are currently available. ☊ currently ☊
It was ten in the morning but the curtains were still drawn (= closed). ☊ curtain ☊
cut sth: to cut prices/taxes/spending/production ☊ cut ☊
If we don't sell more we'll have to cut back production. ☊ cut sth back ☊
Using sharp scissors, make a small cut in the material. ☊ cut ☊
Blood poured from the deep cut on his arm. ☊ cut ☊
serious/severe/extensive/permanent/minor damage ☊ damage ☊
The earthquake caused damage to property estimated at $6 million. ☊ damage ☊
There was music and dancing till two in the morning. ☊ dancing ☊
Police said the man was a danger to the public. ☊ danger ☊
patterns of light and dark ☊ dark ☊
All the lights went out and we were left in the dark. ☊ dark ☊
These data show that most cancers are detected as a result of clinical follow-up. ☊ data ☊
The details can be added at a later date. ☊ date ☊
Anyone who knows of the vehicle's whereabouts from that date until 7 March is asked to contact Bangor police station. ☊ date ☊
We're meeting the day after tomorrow (= in two days). ☊ day ☊
The sun was shining all day. ☊ day ☊
Nocturnal animals sleep by day and hunt by night. ☊ day ☊
She hates doing the same work day after day. ☊ day after day ☊
A deal was struck after lengthy negotiations. ☊ deal ☊
Police are trying to establish the cause of death. ☊ death ☊
Do you believe in life after death? ☊ death ☊
After a long debate, Congress approved the proposal. ☊ debate ☊
tooth decay ☊ decay ☊
decide to do sth: We've decided not to go away after all. ☊ decide ☊
Why did you decide to look for a new job? ☊ decide ☊
We finally reached a decision (= decided after some difficulty). ☊ decision ☊
a rapid/sharp/gradual decline ☊ decline ☊
The town fell into (a) decline (= started to be less busy, important, etc.) after the mine closed. ☊ decline ☊
This discussion's getting too deep for me. ☊ deep ☊
He pondered, as if over some deep philosophical point. ☊ deep ☊
a deep understanding ☊ deep ☊
deep respect ☊ deep ☊
a deep sense of loss ☊ deep ☊
a deep economic recession ☊ deep ☊
The affair had exposed deep divisions within the party. ☊ deep ☊
a place of great power and of deep significance ☊ deep ☊
to be in a deep sleep/trance/coma ☊ deep ☊
I heard his deep warm voice filling the room. ☊ deep ☊
a deep roar/groan ☊ deep ☊
She took a deep breath. ☊ deep ☊
The water is only a few inches deep. ☊ deep ☊
How deep is the wound? ☊ deep ☊
a deep cut/wound ☊ deep ☊
a deep space ☊ deep ☊
a deep hole/well/river ☊ deep ☊
deep water/snow ☊ deep ☊
Deep down I still loved him. ☊ deep down ☊
He seems confident but deep down he's quite insecure. ☊ deep down ☊
Feelings about the death of a parent are bound to go deep. ☊ go/run deep ☊
Dignity and pride run deep in this community. ☊ go/run deep ☊
They were deeply disturbed by the accident. ☊ deeply ☊
Opinion is deeply divided on this issue. ☊ deeply ☊
deeply rooted customs/ideas ☊ deeply ☊
deeply held beliefs/convictions/views (= that sb feels very strongly) ☊ deeply ☊
to breathe/sigh/exhale deeply (= using all of the air in your lungs) ☊ deeply ☊
sleep deeply (= in a way that makes it difficult for you to wake up) ☊ deeply ☊
to think deeply (= about all the aspects of sth) ☊ deeply ☊
to drill deeply into the wood ☊ deeply ☊
That's definite then, is it? ☊ definite ☊
The look on her face was a definite sign that something was wrong. ☊ definite ☊
Report it to the police without delay (= immediately). ☊ delay ☊
He takes (great) delight in (= enjoys) proving others wrong. ☊ delight ☊
When can you take delivery of (= be available to receive) the car? ☊ delivery ☊
to meet the demand for a product ☊ demand ☊
There's an increased demand for organic produce these days. ☊ demand ☊
demonstrate sb/sth to be sth: The theories were demonstrated to be false. ☊ demonstrate ☊
He either resigned or was sacked, depending on who you talk to. ☊ depending on ☊
the depths of the ocean ☊ depth ☊
to live in the depths of the country (= a long way from a town) ☊ depth ☊
in the depths of winter (= when it is coldest) ☊ depth ☊
She was in the depths of despair ☊ depth ☊
He gazed into the depths of her eyes. ☊ depth ☊
Her paintings reveal hidden depths (= unknown and interesting things about her character). ☊ depth ☊
a writer of great wisdom and depth ☊ depth ☊
a job that doesn't require any great depth of knowledge ☊ depth ☊
His ideas lack depth. ☊ depth ☊
the depth of her love ☊ depth ☊
What's the depth of the water here? ☊ depth ☊
Water was found at a depth of 30 metres. ☊ depth ☊
They dug down to a depth of two metres. ☊ depth ☊
Many dolphins can dive to depths of 200 metres. ☊ depth ☊
the depth of a cut/wound/crack ☊ depth ☊
The depth of the shelves is 30 centimetres. ☊ depth ☊
I haven't looked at the report in depth yet. ☊ in depth ☊
an in-depth study ☊ in depth ☊
describe (sb/sth) doing sth: Several people described seeing strange lights in the sky. ☊ describe ☊
Police have issued a description of the gunman. ☊ description ☊
the Sahara Desert ☊ desert ☊
Somalia is mostly desert. ☊ desert ☊
burning desert sands ☊ desert ☊
a cultural desert (= a place without any culture) ☊ desert ☊
The tiles come in a huge range of colours and designs. ☊ design ☊
the design and development of new products ☊ design ☊
Stores are getting desperate after two years of poor sales. ☊ desperate ☊
Somewhere out there was a desperate man, cold, hungry, hunted. ☊ desperate ☊
They face a desperate shortage of clean water. ☊ desperate ☊
He took a deep breath, desperately trying to keep calm. ☊ desperately ☊
Tell me the main points now; leave the details till later. ☊ detail ☊
Please supply the following details: name, age and sex. ☊ detail ☊
Further details and booking forms are available on request. ☊ detail ☊
The lights shone like diamonds. ☊ diamond ☊
I'm dying to know what happened. ☊ be dying for sth/to do sth ☊
There's an age difference of six years between the boys (= one is six years older than the other). ☊ difference ☊
I don't think it makes a lot of difference what colour it is (= it is not important). ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
'Shall we go on Friday or Saturday?' 'It makes no difference (to me).' ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
They dug deeper and deeper but still found nothing. ☊ dig ☊
The club's annual dinner will be held on 3 June. ☊ dinner ☊
Protect your child from direct sunlight by using a sunscreen. ☊ direct ☊
A police officer was directing the traffic. ☊ direct ☊
direct sth to/towards sth/sb: There are three main issues that we need to direct our attention to. ☊ direct ☊
All work was produced by the students under the direction of John Williams. ☊ direction ☊
When the police arrived, the crowd scattered in all directions. ☊ direction ☊
He drove her directly to her hotel. ☊ directly ☊
They lived in a shack with a dirt floor. ☊ dirt ☊
a dirty joke/book ☊ dirty ☊
The plane disappeared behind a cloud. ☊ disappear ☊
Lisa watched until the train disappeared from view. ☊ disappear ☊
Her nervousness quickly disappeared once she was on stage. ☊ disappear ☊
disappear from sth: The child disappeared from his home some time after four. ☊ disappear ☊
discover sb/sth: Police discovered a large stash of drugs while searching the house. ☊ discover ☊
discover why, how, etc...: We never did discover why she gave up her job. ☊ discover ☊
it is discovered that...: It was later discovered that the diaries were a fraud. ☊ discover ☊
sb/sth is discovered to be/have...: He was later discovered to be seriously ill. ☊ discover ☊
After considerable discussion, they decided to accept our offer. ☊ discussion ☊
A lively discussion followed about whether he should be allowed to join the club. ☊ discussion ☊
He was accused of dishonestly obtaining property. ☊ dishonestly ☊
dislike sb/sth: Why do you dislike him so much? ☊ dislike ☊
dismiss sb/sth as sth: Vegetarians are no longer dismissed as cranks. ☊ dismiss ☊
We saw lights in the distance. ☊ in/into the distance ☊
distinguish between A and B: At what age are children able to distinguish between right and wrong? ☊ distinguish ☊
Who distributes our products in the UK? ☊ distribute ☊
Do not disturb (= a sign placed on the outside of the door of a hotel room, office, etc.) ☊ disturb ☊
She awoke early after a disturbed night. ☊ disturb ☊
division (in/within sth): There are deep divisions in the party over the war. ☊ division ☊
He remarried after a divorce from his first wife, Kate. ☊ divorce ☊
He did six years (= in prison) for armed robbery. ☊ do ☊
do sb sth: I'll do you a copy. ☊ do ☊
Both mother and baby are doing well (= after the birth of the baby). ☊ do ☊
do doing sth: I could have done without being (= I wish I had not been) woken up at three in the morning. ☊ do without (sb/sth) ☊
Copies of the relevant documents must be filed at court. ☊ document ☊
the front/back door (= at the entrance at the front/back of a building) ☊ door ☊
a four-door saloon car ☊ door ☊
Close the door behind you, please. ☊ door ☊
The door closed behind him. ☊ door ☊
Wait downstairs in the hall. ☊ downstairs ☊
It was a policy welcomed by world leaders from the US president downwards. ☊ downwards ☊
They watched dramatic pictures of the police raid on TV. ☊ dramatic ☊
The mountains rose dramatically behind them. ☊ dramatically ☊
I tried to draw him aside (= for example where I could talk to him privately). ☊ draw ☊
They came home the worse for drink (= drunk). ☊ drink ☊
She took to drink (= often drank too much alcohol) after her marriage broke up. ☊ drink ☊
Don't drink and drive (= drive a car after drinking alcohol). ☊ drink ☊
drink yourself + adj.: He had drunk himself unconscious on vodka. ☊ drink ☊
I drove to work this morning. ☊ drive ☊
She started a degree but dropped out after only a year. ☊ drop out (of sth) ☊
I haven't touched a drop (= drunk any alcohol) all evening. ☊ drop ☊
There was a great crash and then a long roll of drums. ☊ drum ☊
She was too drunk to remember anything about the party. ☊ drunk ☊
His only way of dealing with his problems was to go out and get drunk. ☊ drunk ☊
Police arrested him for being drunk and disorderly (= violent or noisy in a public place because of being drunk). ☊ drunk ☊
We went swimming and then lay in the sun to dry off. ☊ dry off, dry sb/sth off ☊
The next train is due in five minutes. ☊ due ☊
My essay's due next Friday (= it has to be given to the teacher by then). ☊ due ☊
The project had to be abandoned due to a lack of government funding. ☊ due ☊
The books were all covered with dust. ☊ dust ☊
It is my duty to report it to the police. ☊ duty ☊
Report for duty at 8 a.m. ☊ duty ☊
Is it available on DVD yet? ☊ DVD ☊
There aren't enough books for everyone to have one each. ☊ each ☊
He was always there with a sympathetic ear (= a willingness to listen to people). ☊ ear ☊
the early morning ☊ early ☊
an early breakfast ☊ early ☊
She's an early riser (= she gets up early in the morning). ☊ early ☊
early potatoes (= that are ready to eat at the beginning of the season) ☊ early ☊
early in the week/year/season/morning ☊ early ☊
We arrived early the next day. ☊ early ☊
I woke up early this morning. ☊ early ☊
She must earn a fortune (= earn a lot of money). ☊ earn ☊
After a week at sea, it was good to feel the earth beneath our feet again. ☊ earth ☊
I cleaned off the earth clinging to my boots. ☊ earth ☊
I was born in the East, but now live in San Francisco. ☊ east ☊
the government's economic policy ☊ economic ☊
She tore the page out roughly, leaving a ragged edge in the book. ☊ edge ☊
Be careful—it has a sharp edge. ☊ edge ☊
He was educated at his local comprehensive school and then at Oxford. ☊ educate ☊
The stage lighting gives the effect of a moonlit scene. ☊ effect ☊
I admire the effective use of colour in her paintings. ☊ effective ☊
Getting up this morning was quite an effort (= it was difficult). ☊ effort ☊
effort (to do sth): The company has laid off 150 workers in an effort to save money. ☊ effort ☊
I spent hours cleaning the house, but there isn't much to show for all my efforts. ☊ effort ☊
crocodile eggs ☊ egg ☊
The prime minister is about to call (= announce) an election. ☊ election ☊
election (to sth): a year after her election to the committee ☊ election ☊
This dictionary is available in electronic form. ☊ electronic ☊
I'm taking a few clothes and some books, not much else. ☊ else ☊
Why didn't you come? Everybody else was there. ☊ else ☊
Details of Keats' biography are given elsewhere (= in another part of this book, article, etc.) ☊ elsewhere ☊
Her remark was followed by an embarrassed silence. ☊ embarrassed ☊
emerge (into sth): We emerged into bright sunlight. ☊ emerge ☊
After the elections opposition groups began to emerge. ☊ emerge ☊
The government has declared a state of emergency following the earthquake. ☊ emergency ☊
There has been a shift of emphasis from manufacturing to service industries. ☊ emphasis ☊
The police had to employ force to enter the building. ☊ employ ☊
As it got later, the streets became empty. ☊ empty ☊
Three months after his death, she still felt empty. ☊ empty ☊
She emptied the contents of her bag onto the table. ☊ empty ☊
Police had instructions to empty the building because of a bomb threat. ☊ empty ☊
enable sth: a new train line to enable easier access to the stadium ☊ enable ☊
encounter (with sb/sth): Three of them were killed in the subsequent encounter with the police. ☊ encounter ☊
encourage sb to do sth: Music and lighting are used to encourage shoppers to buy more. ☊ encourage ☊
These two products are from opposite ends of the price range. ☊ end ☊
the end of the book ☊ end ☊
After just one day, she had already made an enemy of her manager. ☊ enemy ☊
behind enemy lines (= the area controlled by the enemy) ☊ enemy ☊
an energy crisis (= for example when fuel is not freely available) ☊ energy ☊
I can't come to dinner on Tuesday—I'm otherwise engaged (= I have already arranged to do something else). ☊ engaged ☊
Have you made enough copies? ☊ enough ☊
Two men have been helping police with their enquiries (= are being questioned about a crime, but have not been charged with it). ☊ enquiry ☊
ensure sth: The book ensured his success. ☊ ensure ☊
Enter Hamlet (= for example as stage directions in the text of a play). ☊ enter ☊
enter sth: Someone entered the room behind me. ☊ enter ☊
The disease threatens to wipe out the entire population. ☊ entire ☊
the front/back/side entrance of the house ☊ entrance ☊
an entrance hall/lobby ☊ entrance ☊
The closing date for entries is 31 March. ☊ entry ☊
The company has an equal opportunities policy (= gives the same chances of employment to everyone). ☊ equal ☊
The findings of the survey apply equally to adults and children. ☊ equally ☊
escape from sb/sth: He escaped from prison this morning. ☊ escape ☊
The book contains a number of interesting essays on women in society. ☊ essay ☊
The charity will be taking food and essential supplies to six refugee camps. ☊ essential ☊
This book is essential reading for all nature lovers. ☊ essential ☊
The essential difference between Sara and me is in our attitude to money. ☊ essential ☊
By then she was established as a star. ☊ establish ☊
establish sth: Police are still trying to establish the cause of the accident. ☊ establish ☊
Police estimate the crowd at 30 000. ☊ estimate ☊
Even then she would not admit her mistake. ☊ even now/then ☊
In the light of later events the decision was proved right. ☊ event ☊
The police have reconstructed the chain of events leading to the murder. ☊ event ☊
They were watching her every movement. ☊ every ☊
He has every third day off (= he works for two days then has one day off then works for two days and so on). ☊ every ☊
Every now and then he regretted his decision. ☊ every ☊
The police questioned everyone in the room. ☊ everyone ☊
an exact copy/replica of the painting ☊ exact ☊
She's in her mid-thirties—thirty-six to be exact. ☊ exact ☊
The colours were an exact match. ☊ exact ☊
The hotel was really filthy and I'm not exaggerating. ☊ exaggerate ☊
Demand for the product has been greatly exaggerated. ☊ exaggerate ☊
examine sb/sth: The doctor examined her but could find nothing wrong. ☊ examine ☊
example (of sth): She is a shining example of what people with disabilities can achieve. ☊ example ☊
excellent service ☊ excellent ☊
You can all come? Excellent! ☊ excellent ☊
except sb/sth: The sanctions ban the sale of any products excepting medical supplies and food. ☊ except ☊
except sb/sth from sth: Children under five are excepted from the survey. ☊ except ☊
The exchange of prisoners took place this morning. ☊ exchange ☊
exchange A for B: You can exchange your currency for dollars in the hotel. ☊ exchange ☊
You might be excused for thinking that Ben is in charge (= he is not, but it is an easy mistake to make). ☊ excuse ☊
the executive dining room ☊ executive ☊
an executive suite (= in a hotel) ☊ executive ☊
an executive lounge (= at an airport) ☊ executive ☊
The emergency exit is at the back of the bus. ☊ exit ☊
There are no plans to expand the local airport. ☊ expand ☊
Ann's expecting a baby in June. ☊ be expecting a baby/child ☊
The expectation is that property prices will rise. ☊ expectation ☊
He's arranged everything, no expense spared. ☊ expense ☊
Art books are expensive to produce. ☊ expensive ☊
Making the wrong decision could prove expensive. ☊ expensive ☊
That dress was an expensive mistake. ☊ expensive ☊
The book is based on personal experience. ☊ experience ☊
Facts can be established by observation and experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
Some people feel that experimenting on animals is wrong. ☊ experiment ☊
explain why, how, etc...: Well, that doesn't explain why you didn't phone. ☊ explain ☊
Oh well then, that explains it (= I understand now why sth happened). ☊ explain ☊
I really don't see why I should have to explain myself to you. ☊ explain yourself ☊
explanation (of sth): The book opens with an explanation of why some drugs are banned. ☊ explanation ☊
explanation (as to why...): an explanation as to why he had left early ☊ explanation ☊
For a full explanation of how the machine works, turn to page 5. ☊ explanation ☊
90% of the engines are exported to Europe. ☊ export ☊
Then the fruit is packaged for export. ☊ export ☊
He threatened to expose the racism that existed within the police force. ☊ expose ☊
Her writing is full of colourful expressions. ☊ expression ☊
The expression in her eyes told me something was wrong. ☊ expression ☊
The show has been extended for another six weeks. ☊ extend ☊
The company plans to extend its operations into Europe. ☊ extend ☊
a visa extension ☊ extension ☊
Extensive research has been done into this disease. ☊ extensive ☊
The book discusses the extent to which (= how much) family life has changed over the past 50 years. ☊ to... extent ☊
Breakfast is provided at no extra charge. ☊ extra ☊
The rate for a room is £30, but breakfast is extra. ☊ extra ☊
You need to be extra careful not to make any mistakes. ☊ extra ☊
The heat in the desert was extreme. ☊ extreme ☊
All eyes were on him (= everyone was looking at him) as he walked on to the stage. ☊ eye ☊
Her face lit up (= showed happiness) when she spoke of the past. ☊ face ☊
Do you think it's funny to make faces behind my back? ☊ pull/make faces/a face (at sb) ☊
shopping/banking/cooking facilities ☊ facility ☊
The hotel has special facilities for welcoming disabled people. ☊ facility ☊
The mere fact of being poor makes such children criminals in the eyes of the police. ☊ fact ☊
a car factory ☊ factory ☊
She was disqualified after failing a drugs test. ☊ fail ☊
I fail to see (= I don't understand) why you won't even give it a try. ☊ fail ☊
Production has been hampered by mechanical failure. ☊ failure ☊
His confession followed repeated failures to appear in court. ☊ failure ☊
a faint glow/glimmer/light ☊ faint ☊
a fairly easy book ☊ fairly ☊
The book fell open at a page of illustrations. ☊ fall ☊
The house looked as if it was about to fall down. ☊ fall ☊
a false argument/assumption/belief ☊ FALSE ☊
to give a false impression of wealth ☊ FALSE ☊
to lull sb into a false sense of security (= make sb feel safe when they are really in danger) ☊ FALSE ☊
Buying a cheap computer is a false economy (= will not actually save you money). ☊ FALSE ☊
A whale is a fish. True or false? ☊ FALSE ☊
Predictions of an early improvement in the housing market proved false. ☊ FALSE ☊
She gave false information to the insurance company. ☊ FALSE ☊
She went to Hollywood in search of fame and fortune. ☊ fame ☊
Half an hour later Duncan was no farther in his quest. ☊ far ☊
Far away in the distance, a train whistled. ☊ far ☊
We'll go by train as far as London, and then take a bus. ☊ far ☊
As far as I can see, you've done nothing wrong. ☊ as far as I know, as far as I can remember, see, tell, etc. ☊
Within a few minutes she was fast asleep (= sleeping deeply). ☊ fast ☊
The police said that they had reacted as fast as they could. ☊ fast ☊
fasten (up): The dress fastens at the back. ☊ fasten ☊
The book's virtues far outweigh its faults. ☊ fault ☊
The system, for all its faults, is the best available at the moment. ☊ fault ☊
Why should I say sorry when it's not my fault? ☊ fault ☊
He believes that the product's poor image is partly the fault of the press. ☊ fault ☊
an athlete who fell from favour after a drugs scandal ☊ favour ☊
Could you do me a favour and pick up Sam from school today? ☊ favour ☊
Everyone feared the coming war. ☊ fear ☊
fear sth: She has been missing for three days now and police are beginning to fear the worst (= think that she is dead). ☊ fear ☊
Many of the hotels featured in the brochure offer special deals for weekend breaks. ☊ feature ☊
I had to feel about in the dark for the light switch. ☊ feel ☊
She felt her mother's death very deeply. ☊ feel ☊
feel it to be sth: She felt it to be her duty to tell the police. ☊ feel ☊
feel it + noun: She felt it her duty to tell the police. ☊ feel ☊
This decision is, I feel, a huge mistake. ☊ feel ☊
You'll feel better after a good night's sleep. ☊ feel ☊
feeling for sb/sth: She has a wonderful feeling for colour. ☊ feeling ☊
feeling (of sth): He suddenly had the feeling of being followed. ☊ feeling ☊
female reproductive organs ☊ female ☊
Very few of his books are worth reading. ☊ few ☊
Today they take the field (= go on to the field to play a game) against county champions Essex. ☊ field ☊
Players are only reselected if they retain their form on the field (= when they are playing a match). ☊ field ☊
For Liverpool fans, it was a night to remember both on and off the field (= the match was good and so were the celebrations afterwards). ☊ field ☊
a six-figure salary (= over 100 000 pounds or dollars) ☊ figure ☊
His salary is now in six figures. ☊ figure ☊
It did not figure high on her list of priorities. ☊ figure ☊
to access/copy/create/delete/download/save a file ☊ file ☊
secret police files ☊ file ☊
Your application will be kept on file (= in a file, to be used later). ☊ file ☊
Police have reopened the file (= have started collecting information again) on the missing girl. ☊ file ☊
The product has filled a gap in the market. ☊ fill ☊
a film crew/critic/director/producer ☊ film ☊
film sth: It took them six weeks to film the documentary. ☊ film ☊
They find each other in the final chapter of the book. ☊ final ☊
the final product ☊ final ☊
Are you finally going to tell me why I'm here? ☊ finally ☊
The matter was not finally settled until later. ☊ finally ☊
It's about time you sorted out your finances. ☊ finance ☊
find sth for sb: Can you find a hotel for me? ☊ find ☊
find sb sth: Can you find me a hotel? ☊ find ☊
I was feeling fine when I got up this morning. ☊ fine ☊
a particularly fine example of Saxon architecture ☊ fine ☊
He was about to speak but she raised a finger to her lips. ☊ finger ☊
I'll just finish the chapter then I'll come. ☊ finish ☊
furniture available in a range of finishes ☊ finish ☊
The gunmen opened fire on (= started shooting at) the police. ☊ fire ☊
Sam had lit a fire to welcome us home. ☊ fire ☊
Several youths had set fire to the police car (= had made it start burning). ☊ fire ☊
She got fired from her first job. ☊ fire ☊
He was responsible for hiring and firing staff. ☊ fire ☊
It was good to feel the firm ground underfoot after hours of trudging through flooded fields. ☊ firm ☊
His second book is better than his first. ☊ first ☊
At first I thought he was shy, but then I discovered he was just not interested in other people. ☊ at first ☊
I'd be the first to admit (= I will most willingly admit) I might be wrong. ☊ first ☊
The list of endangered species includes nearly 600 fishes. ☊ fish ☊
The chef's fish dishes are his speciality. ☊ fish ☊
deep-sea fishing ☊ fishing ☊
I'll try and fit you in after lunch. ☊ fit sb/sth in, fit sb/sth in/into sth ☊
I had to fit ten appointments into one morning. ☊ fit sb/sth in, fit sb/sth in/into sth ☊
Do these plans fit in with your arrangements? ☊ fit in (with sb/sth) ☊
The hotel flies the European Union flag. ☊ flag ☊
Why is that driver flashing his lights at us? ☊ flash ☊
flash at sb: Why is that driver flashing at us? ☊ flash ☊
Lightning flashed in the distance. ☊ flash ☊
the flashing blue lights of a police car ☊ flash ☊
flash sth: The guide flashed a light into the cave. ☊ flash ☊
a camera with a built-in flash ☊ flash ☊
Flashes of light were followed by an explosion. ☊ flash ☊
There was a blinding flash and the whole building shuddered. ☊ flash ☊
Exercise is the only way to get a flat stomach after having a baby. ☊ flat ☊
The desert was flat, mile after mile. ☊ flat ☊
The film retains much of the book's exotic flavour. ☊ flavour ☊
The trap had cut deeply into the rabbit's flesh. ☊ flesh ☊
Police have issued flood warnings for Nevada. ☊ flood ☊
flood sth: She looked away as the colour flooded her cheeks. ☊ flood ☊
be flooded with sth: The room was flooded with evening light. ☊ flood ☊
a wooden/concrete/marble, etc. floor ☊ floor ☊
ceramic floor tiles ☊ floor ☊
The body was lying on the kitchen floor. ☊ floor ☊
The furniture and floor coverings date from the 1920s. ☊ floor ☊
The alterations should give us extra floor space. ☊ floor ☊
the flow of goods and services to remote areas ☊ flow ☊
a flower arrangement ☊ flower ☊
Lufthansa fly to La Paz from Frankfurt. ☊ fly ☊
She passed the exam with flying colours. ☊ with flying colours ☊
Her eyes followed him everywhere (= she was looking at him all the time). ☊ follow ☊
The movie follows the book faithfully. ☊ follow ☊
Why didn't you follow my advice? ☊ follow ☊
Follow this road until you get to the school, then turn left. ☊ follow ☊
The main course was followed by fresh fruit. ☊ follow ☊
follow (from sth): I don't see how that follows from what you've just said. ☊ follow ☊
it follows that...: If a = b and b = c it follows that a = c. ☊ follow ☊
The first two classes are followed by a break of ten minutes. ☊ follow ☊
I remember little of the days that followed the accident. ☊ follow ☊
A period of unrest followed the president's resignation. ☊ follow ☊
There followed a short silence. ☊ follow ☊
The opening hours are as follows ... ☊ follow ☊
follow sth up with sth: They follow up their March show with four UK dates next month. ☊ follow ☊
I think we're being followed. ☊ follow ☊
Sam walked in, with the rest of the boys following closely behind. ☊ follow ☊
the following afternoon/month/year/week ☊ following ☊
They arrived on Monday evening and we got there the following day. ☊ following ☊
Answer the following questions. ☊ following ☊
The following have been chosen to take part: Watts, Hodges and Lennox. ☊ following ☊
He took charge of the family business following his father's death. ☊ following ☊
a football match/team/stadium ☊ football ☊
It's a book for children. ☊ for ☊
What did you do that for (= Why did you do that)? ☊ for ☊
Copies are available for two dollars each. ☊ for ☊
Ron is the driving force (= the person who has the most influence) behind the project. ☊ force ☊
The shopping centre took the full force of the blast. ☊ force ☊
He tried to force a copy of his book into my hand. ☊ force ☊
foreign affairs/news/policy/trade ☊ foreign ☊
After her death, their lives changed forever. ☊ forever ☊
forget (about sth): 'Why weren't you at the meeting?' 'Sorry—I forgot.' ☊ forget ☊
Help arrived in the form of two police officers. ☊ form ☊
This dictionary is also available in electronic form. ☊ form ☊
Rearrange the letters to form a new word. ☊ form ☊
It is time to put these arrangements on a slightly more formal basis. ☊ formal ☊
He made a fortune in real estate. ☊ fortune ☊
She inherited a share of the family fortune. ☊ fortune ☊
A car like that costs a small fortune. ☊ fortune ☊
You don't have to spend a fortune to give your family tasty, healthy meals. ☊ fortune ☊
She is hoping her US debut will be the first step on the road to fame and fortune. ☊ fortune ☊
That ring must be worth a fortune. ☊ fortune ☊
a reversal of fortune(s) ☊ fortune ☊
The money will go to the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. ☊ foundation ☊
If Sarah is free for lunch I'll take her out. ☊ free ☊
Keep Friday night free for my party. ☊ free ☊
They had to be cut free from their car after the accident. ☊ free ☊
We're offering a fabulous free gift with each copy you buy. ☊ free ☊
The police are determined to free the town of violent crime. ☊ free ☊
The starting point for emancipation was the freeing of children of slaves born after a certain date. ☊ free ☊
He finally won his freedom after twenty years in jail. ☊ freedom ☊
Traffic is now moving more freely following an earlier accident. ☊ freely ☊
The book is now freely available in the shops (= it is not difficult to get a copy). ☊ freely ☊
I freely admit that I made a mistake. ☊ freely ☊
The police officer shouted 'Freeze!' and the man dropped the gun. ☊ freeze ☊
Buses run frequently between the city and the airport. ☊ frequently ☊
He looked fresh and neat in a clean white shirt. ☊ fresh ☊
a collection of summer dresses in fresh colours ☊ fresh ☊
Regular facials help to keep the skin looking clean and fresh. ☊ fresh ☊
This is the opportunity he needs to make a fresh start (= to try sth new after not being successful at sth else). ☊ fresh ☊
Our chefs use only the freshest produce available. ☊ fresh ☊
She had had her hair freshly washed and styled. ☊ freshly ☊
a small hotel with a friendly atmosphere ☊ friendly ☊
ozone-friendly cleaning materials ☊ friendly ☊
Steel is made from iron. ☊ from ☊
translating from English to Spanish ☊ from ☊
The party was ousted from power after eighteen years. ☊ from ☊
The book has a picture of Rome on the front. ☊ front ☊
Write your name in the front of the book (= the first few pages). ☊ front ☊
The blue team is currently in front with a lead of six points. ☊ in front ☊
Full details are available on request. ☊ full ☊
a full English breakfast ☊ full ☊
They sell a full range of hair and beauty products. ☊ full ☊
The sky was full of brightly coloured fireworks. ☊ full ☊
My suitcase was full of books. ☊ full ☊
Sorry, the hotel is full up tonight. ☊ full ☊
She had fully recovered from the accident. ☊ fully ☊
We had a lot of fun at Sarah's party. ☊ fun ☊
I'm short of funds at the moment—can I pay you back next week? ☊ fund ☊
The funny thing is it never happened again after that. ☊ funny ☊
The animal is hunted for its fur. ☊ fur ☊
Think further back into your childhood. ☊ further ☊
The police decided to investigate further. ☊ further ☊
I gained an insight into the work of a journalist. ☊ gain ☊
These policies have resulted in great gains in public health. ☊ gain ☊
a game of cops and robbers ☊ game ☊
There should be a six-inch gap at the bottom. ☊ gap ☊
They met again after a gap of twenty years. ☊ gap ☊
a front/back garden ☊ garden ☊
an iron gate ☊ gate ☊
books of general interest (= of interest to most people) ☊ general ☊
The new drug will be generally available from January. ☊ generally ☊
I generally get up at six. ☊ generally ☊
stories passed down from generation to generation ☊ generation ☊
She agreed to come, after a little gentle persuasion. ☊ gentle ☊
Massage the area gently but firmly. ☊ gently ☊
Fake designer watches are sold at a fraction of the price of the genuine article. ☊ genuine ☊
a geography lesson/department/teacher/textbook ☊ geography ☊
We didn't get (= go) to bed until 3 a.m. ☊ get ☊
We got to San Diego at 7 o'clock. ☊ get ☊
I haven't got very far with the book I'm reading. ☊ get ☊
get sb/sth to do sth: I couldn't get the car to start this morning. ☊ get ☊
She soon got the children ready for school. ☊ get ☊
After a time you get to realize that these things don't matter. ☊ get ☊
I have to go and get my mother from the airport (= collect her). ☊ get ☊
I got a letter from Dave this morning. ☊ get ☊
Why don't you get yourself a car? ☊ get ☊
We got through a fortune while we were in New York! ☊ get through sth ☊
I can't get out of the habit of waking at six in the morning. ☊ get out of sth ☊
I never lend books—you never get them back. ☊ get sth back ☊
He got into trouble with the police while he was still at school. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
a little girl of six ☊ girl ☊
He turned to us and gave a big smile (= smiled broadly). ☊ give ☊
He gave a loud cry (= cried out loudly) and fell to the floor. ☊ give ☊
He talked so much that they were really glad to see the back of him (= when he left). ☊ glad ☊
The commission is calling for a global ban on whaling. ☊ global ☊
go out of sth: That colour has gone out of fashion. ☊ go ☊
to go bald/blind/mad/bankrupt, etc. ☊ go ☊
The way things are going the company will be bankrupt by the end of the year. ☊ go ☊
Shall we go for a drink (= at a pub or bar) after work? ☊ go ☊
I have to go shopping this afternoon. ☊ go ☊
They came at six and went at nine. ☊ go ☊
Those colours don't really go (together). ☊ go with sth ☊
Suddenly all the lights went on. ☊ go on ☊
Go away and think about it, then let me know. ☊ go away ☊
I'm going around to my sister's (= her house) later. ☊ go around/round (to...) ☊
Tom has been going out with Lucy for six weeks. ☊ go out with sb, go out (together) ☊
All her property went to her eldest son (= when she died). ☊ go to sb/sth ☊
There wasn't time for breakfast, so I had to go without. ☊ go without (sth) ☊
'Dinner's ready.' 'Good—I'm starving.' ☊ good ☊
It's probably good for you to get some criticism now and then. ☊ good ☊
This book is no good to me: I need the new edition. ☊ good ☊
The hotel has a good reputation. ☊ good ☊
a good book ☊ good ☊
government policies/officials/ministers ☊ government ☊
coalition/communist/democratic/totalitarian, etc. government ☊ government ☊
Someone grabbed me from behind. ☊ grab ☊
Let's grab a sandwich before we go. ☊ grab ☊
She's always trying to grab the limelight. ☊ grab ☊
Sam is in (the) second grade. ☊ grade ☊
We take having an endless supply of clean water for granted. ☊ take sb/sth for granted ☊
Grateful thanks are due to the following people for their help... ☊ grateful ☊
The police have expressed grave concern about the missing child's safety. ☊ grave ☊
There was a great big pile of books on the table. ☊ great ☊
We are all to a great extent the products of our culture. ☊ great ☊
After the rains, the land was green with new growth. ☊ green ☊
Wait for the light to turn green (= on traffic lights). ☊ green ☊
We had to go over the same ground (= talk about the same things again) in class the next day. ☊ ground ☊
The kids were playing on waste ground behind the school. ☊ ground ☊
Houses and a luxury tourist hotel were burned to the ground (= completely destroyed, so that there is nothing left). ☊ ground ☊
Tomatoes grow best in direct sunlight. ☊ grow ☊
The puppies grow quickly during the first six months. ☊ grow ☊
Why don't you grow up? ☊ grow up ☊
His book describes the growth of nationalism in Germany before the Second World War. ☊ growth ☊
policies aimed at sustaining economic growth ☊ growth ☊
We provide a 5-year guarantee against rust. ☊ guarantee ☊
This iron is guaranteed for a year against faulty workmanship. ☊ guarantee ☊
The terrorist was kept under police guard. ☊ guard ☊
political leaders guarded by the police ☊ guard ☊
'Are you ready to go?' 'Yeah, I guess so.' ☊ guess ☊
Liz was not on the guest list. ☊ guest ☊
a paying guest (= a person who is living in a private house, but paying as if they were in a hotel) ☊ guest ☊
Guests should vacate their rooms by 10.30 a.m. ☊ guest ☊
Should police officers carry guns? ☊ gun ☊
The police officers drew their guns (= took them out so they were ready to use). ☊ gun ☊
fair/dark hair ☊ hair ☊
I'll be down in a minute. I'm doing (= brushing, arranging, etc.) my hair. ☊ hair ☊
The second half of the book is more exciting. ☊ half ☊
I headed for Scott's office down the hall. ☊ hall ☊
The neighbours are always willing to lend a hand. ☊ hand ☊
She was on (her) hands and knees (= crawling on the floor) looking for an earring. ☊ hand ☊
Could you hand these books out, please? ☊ hand sth out (to sb) ☊
These skills used to be handed down from father to son. ☊ hand sth down (to sb) ☊
You must all hand in your projects by the end of next week. ☊ hand sth in (to sb) ☊
I handed the watch in to the police. ☊ hand sth in (to sb) ☊
They handed the weapons over to the police. ☊ hand sb/sth over (to sb) ☊
Hang on—I'm not quite ready. ☊ hang on ☊
After I hung up I remembered what I'd wanted to say. ☊ hang up ☊
happy (with sb/sth): Are you happy with that arrangement? ☊ happy ☊
Her eyes shone with happiness. ☊ happiness ☊
He was still breathing hard after his run. ☊ hard ☊
He is hardly likely to admit he was wrong. ☊ hardly ☊
It's hardly surprising she was fired; she never did any work. ☊ hardly ☊
Many household products are potentially harmful. ☊ harmful ☊
I hate Monday mornings. ☊ hate ☊
hate doing sth: She hates making mistakes. ☊ hate ☊
She's a person who hates to make mistakes. ☊ hate ☊
a profound hatred of war ☊ hatred ☊
have sb/sth + adj.: I want to have everything ready in good time. ☊ have ☊
I had a letter from my brother this morning. ☊ have ☊
to have breakfast/lunch/dinner ☊ have ☊
You can have your files back after we've checked them. ☊ have sth back ☊
She always has her head in a book (= is always reading). ☊ head ☊
Head towards the mall. ☊ head ☊
to be in poor/good/excellent/the best of health ☊ health ☊
She was glowing with health and clearly enjoying life. ☊ health ☊
hear sth/sb: She heard footsteps behind her. ☊ hear ☊
I hear what you're saying (= I have listened to your opinion), but you're wrong. ☊ hear ☊
heavily armed police (= carrying a lot of weapons) ☊ heavily ☊
a heavily pregnant woman (= one whose baby is nearly ready to be born) ☊ heavily ☊
The sergeant clicked his heels and walked out. ☊ heel ☊
The fire reached its height around 2 a.m. ☊ height ☊
I can't really afford it, but, what the hell (= it doesn't matter), I'll get it anyway. ☊ hell ☊
help yourself/sb to sth: Can I help you to some more salad? ☊ help ☊
He's always willing to help out. ☊ help out, help sb out ☊
I always end up having an argument with her, I don't know why, I just can't help it. ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
helpful to sb: The booklet should be very helpful to parents of disabled children. ☊ helpful ☊
I called the police but they weren't very helpful. ☊ helpful ☊
The true consequences will only be known several years hence. ☊ ... days, weeks, etc. hence ☊
Papers were scattered here and there on the floor. ☊ here and there ☊
If you'd like me to send you the book, then please don't hesitate to ask. ☊ hesitate ☊
hide sb/sth from sth: They hid me from the police in their attic. ☊ hide ☊
He hid behind a false identity. ☊ hide ☊
They claim that they have nothing to hide (= there was nothing wrong or illegal about what they did). ☊ hide ☊
Highway patrol officers closed the road. ☊ highway ☊
He does the hiring and firing in our company. ☊ hire ☊
They are about to release an album of their greatest hits. ☊ hit ☊
We finished the first round with a score of two hits and six misses. ☊ hit ☊
hold sb: Police are holding two men in connection with last Thursday's bank raid. ☊ hold ☊
The police were unable to hold back the crowd. ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
He held on to the back of the chair to stop himself from falling. ☊ hold on (to sth/sb), hold on to sth/sb ☊
He dug a deep hole in the garden. ☊ hole ☊
He left home (= left his parents and began an independent life) at sixteen. ☊ home ☊
I'll call you from home later. ☊ home ☊
We haven't found a home for all our books yet (= a place where they can be kept). ☊ home ☊
After a month, they went back home to America. ☊ home ☊
Anna will drive me home after work. ☊ home ☊
To be honest (= what I really think is), it was one of the worst books I've ever read. ☊ honest ☊
the New Year's Honours list (= in Britain, a list of awards and titles given on January 1 each year) ☊ honour ☊
She was hoping against hope that there'd been some mistake. ☊ hope against hope (that...) ☊
a hunting horn ☊ horn ☊
Behind him, a horn blared. ☊ horn ☊
horror of sth: a horror of deep water ☊ horror ☊
We stayed at/in a hotel. ☊ hotel ☊
hotel rooms/guests ☊ hotel ☊
a two-star/five-star, etc. hotel ☊ hotel ☊
a luxury hotel ☊ hotel ☊
a friendly, family-run hotel ☊ hotel ☊
This is the only place to get a drink after hours (= after the normal closing time for pubs). ☊ hour ☊
What time do you leave the house in the morning (= to go to work)? ☊ house ☊
We went on a tour of the house and grounds (= for example, at a country house, open to the public). ☊ house ☊
the council's housing policy ☊ housing ☊
I'm not going. How about you? ☊ how about...? ☊
Lions sometimes hunt alone. ☊ hunt ☊
hunt sth: Whales are still being hunted and killed in the Arctic. ☊ hunt ☊
I've hunted everywhere but I can't find it. ☊ hunt ☊
hunt sb: Police are hunting an escaped criminal. ☊ hunt ☊
hunt for sb: Detectives are hunting for thieves who broke into a warehouse yesterday. ☊ hunt ☊
to go hunting ☊ hunting ☊
Since 1977 otter hunting has been illegal. ☊ hunting ☊
In the tiger, evolution has produced a perfect hunting machine. ☊ hunting ☊
We're going house-hunting at the weekend. ☊ hunting ☊
He picked up his bags and hurried across the courtyard. ☊ hurry ☊
We were in no hurry to get back to work after the holiday. ☊ in no hurry (to do sth), not in a/any hurry (to do sth) ☊
Why are you in such a hurry to sell? ☊ in a hurry to do sth ☊
Strong light hurts my eyes. ☊ hurt ☊
She was deeply hurt that she had not been invited. ☊ hurt ☊
The brochure should give you a good idea of the hotel. ☊ idea ☊
I don't want anyone getting the wrong idea (= getting the wrong impression about sth). ☊ idea ☊
If this is your idea of a joke, then I don't find it very funny. ☊ idea ☊
It might be an idea (= it would be sensible) to try again later. ☊ idea ☊
It seemed like a good idea at the time, and then it all went horribly wrong. ☊ idea ☊
identify what, which, etc...: They are trying to identify what is wrong with the present system. ☊ identify ☊
I didn't enjoy the book because I couldn't identify with any of the main characters. ☊ identify with sb ☊
The police are trying to discover the identity of the killer. ☊ identity ☊
Their identities were kept secret. ☊ identity ☊
a plan to strengthen the corporate identity of the company ☊ identity ☊
So what if he was late. Who cares? ☊ if ☊
Are you ready? If not, I'm going without you. ☊ if not ☊
We both started to feel ill shortly after the meal. ☊ ill ☊
He fell ill and died soon after. ☊ ill ☊
It's illegal to drive through a red light. ☊ illegal ☊
He died after a long illness. ☊ illness ☊
illustrate sth: an illustrated textbook ☊ illustrate ☊
stereotyped images of women in children's books ☊ image ☊
Images of deer and hunters decorate the cave walls. ☊ image ☊
The new policies appear to have caught the imagination of the public (= they find them interesting and exciting). ☊ imagination ☊
imagine what, how, etc...: Can you imagine what it must be like to lose your job after 20 years? ☊ imagine ☊
imagine (that)...: He's always imagining (that) we're talking about him behind his back. ☊ imagine ☊
in the immediate aftermath of the war ☊ immediate ☊
Turn right immediately after the church. ☊ immediately ☊
Her speech made a profound impact on everyone. ☊ impact ☊
impatient (at sth): Sarah was becoming increasingly impatient at their lack of interest. ☊ impatient ☊
An impatient driver behind me sounded his horn. ☊ impatient ☊
imply (that)...: Are you implying (that) I am wrong? ☊ imply ☊
imply (that)...: The survey implies (that) more people are moving house than was thought. ☊ imply ☊
it is implied that...: It was implied in the survey that... ☊ imply ☊
It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions. ☊ important ☊
She was sitting importantly behind a big desk. ☊ importantly ☊
Try and smile. You don't want to give people the wrong impression (= that you are not friendly). ☊ impression ☊
in the morning/afternoon/evening ☊ in ☊
It will be ready in a week's time (= one week from now). ☊ in ☊
She learnt to drive in three weeks (= after three weeks she could drive). ☊ in ☊
a country rich in minerals ☊ in ☊
include sb/sth as sth: Representatives from the country were included as observers at the conference. ☊ include ☊
Six people were killed in the riot, including a policeman. ☊ including ☊
a weekly disposable income (= the money that you have left to spend after tax, etc.) of £200 ☊ income ☊
increase sth (from A) (to B): We need to increase productivity. ☊ increase ☊
The police force should be independent of direct government control. ☊ independent ☊
The Dow Jones index fell 15 points this morning. ☊ index ☊
indicate (to sb) (that)...: In his letter he indicated to us (that) he was willing to cooperate. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate sth (to sb): He indicated his willingness to cooperate. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate sth: A red sky at night often indicates fine weather the next day. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate how, what etc...: Our results indicate how misleading it could be to rely on this method. ☊ indicate ☊
indirect costs (= costs that are not directly connected with making a product, for example training, heating, rent, etc.) ☊ indirect ☊
The plant prefers indirect sunlight. ☊ indirect ☊
industrial output ☊ industrial ☊
eggs infected with salmonella ☊ infect ☊
the influence of the climate on agricultural production ☊ influence ☊
Have the police been informed? ☊ inform ☊
Our information is that the police will shortly make an arrest. ☊ information ☊
This leaflet is produced for the information of (= to inform) our customers. ☊ information ☊
The death toll was initially reported at around 250, but was later revised to 300. ☊ initially ☊
a United Nations peace initiative ☊ initiative ☊
a government initiative to combat unemployment ☊ initiative ☊
You won't get much help. You'll have to use your initiative. ☊ initiative ☊
Too much bureaucracy represses creativity and initiative. ☊ initiative ☊
She did it on her own initiative (= without anyone telling her to do it). ☊ initiative ☊
to seize/lose the initiative ☊ initiative ☊
an inner courtyard ☊ inner ☊
The pesticide is lethal to all insect life. ☊ insect ☊
insert sth into sth: Later, he inserted another paragraph into his will. ☊ insert ☊
The hotel chain has recently installed a new booking system. ☊ install ☊
In the first instance, notify the police and then contact your insurance company. ☊ in the first instance ☊
She said nothing, preferring instead to save her comments till later. ☊ instead ☊
He left strict instructions that the box should only be opened after his death. ☊ instruction ☊
The crowd were shouting insults at the police. ☊ insult ☊
it is intended that...: It is intended that production will start next month. ☊ intend ☊
intend that...: We intend that production will start next month. ☊ intend ☊
intended for sb/sth: The book is intended for children. ☊ intended ☊
intended to be/do sth: This list is not intended to be a complete catalogue. ☊ intended ☊
I watched with interest. ☊ interest ☊
She was watching with a politely interested expression on her face. ☊ interested ☊
It is particularly interesting to compare the two versions. ☊ interesting ☊
Our survey produced some interesting results. ☊ interesting ☊
an international airport/school/company ☊ international ☊
He knocked on the door and after a brief interval it was opened. ☊ interval ☊
She's delirious, but has lucid intervals. ☊ interval ☊
Flaming torches were positioned at intervals along the terrace. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
The police are waiting to interview the injured man. ☊ interview ☊
Can you translate this passage into German? ☊ into ☊
introduce sth: The company is introducing a new range of products this year. ☊ introduce ☊
a book with an excellent introduction and notes ☊ introduction ☊
the introduction of new manufacturing methods ☊ introduction ☊
The book lists plants suitable for the British flower garden, among them many new introductions. ☊ introduction ☊
invest (in sth): Now is a good time to invest in the property market. ☊ invest ☊
investigate sth: Police are investigating possible links between the murders. ☊ investigate ☊
investigate what, how, etc...: Police are investigating what happened. ☊ investigate ☊
This is not the first time he has been investigated by the police for fraud. ☊ investigate ☊
a criminal/murder/police investigation ☊ investigation ☊
investigation into sth: The police have completed their investigations into the accident. ☊ investigation ☊
involved (with sth/sb): She was deeply involved with the local hospital. ☊ involved ☊
cast/wrought/corrugated iron ☊ iron ☊
iron gates/bars/railings ☊ iron ☊
an iron and steel works ☊ iron ☊
iron ore (= rock containing iron) ☊ iron ☊
patients with iron deficiency (= not enough iron in their blood) ☊ iron ☊
iron tablets (= containing iron prepared as a medicine) ☊ iron ☊
She had a will of iron (= it was very strong). ☊ iron ☊
issue sth: to issue passports/visas/tickets ☊ issue ☊
The police have issued an appeal for witnesses. ☊ issue ☊
Yes, I was at home on Sunday. What about it? (= Why do you ask?) ☊ it ☊
Was it you who put these books on my desk? ☊ it ☊
Does it matter what colour it is? ☊ it ☊
It was raining this morning. ☊ it ☊
It was three weeks later that he heard the news. ☊ it ☊
The baby threw its food on the floor. ☊ its ☊
Sorting these papers out is going to be a long job. ☊ job ☊
He's been out of a job (= unemployed) for six months now. ☊ job ☊
My joints are really stiff this morning. ☊ joint ☊
joke about sth: They often joked about all the things that could go wrong. ☊ joke ☊
The book describes a spiritual journey from despair to happiness. ☊ journey ☊
It was, in her judgement, the wrong thing to do. ☊ judgement ☊
I did it against my better judgement (= although I thought it was perhaps the wrong thing to do). ☊ judgement ☊
I couldn't follow the talk because he kept jumping about from one topic to another. ☊ jump ☊
The story then jumps from her childhood in New York to her first visit to London. ☊ jump ☊
a jump of over six metres ☊ jump ☊
It's just on six (= exactly six o'clock). ☊ just ☊
I got here just after nine. ☊ just ☊
I'm just finishing my book. ☊ just ☊
Come and see me later—I'm busy just now. ☊ just now ☊
'Is Mr Burns available?' 'Just a second, please, I'll check.' ☊ just a minute/moment/second ☊
She was a star pupil—keen, confident and bright. ☊ keen ☊
The sign said 'Private Property—Keep Out!' ☊ keep out (of sth) ☊
Keep going, Sarah, you're nearly there. ☊ keep going ☊
Check your answers in the key at the back of the book. ☊ key ☊
We'll have a duplicate key cut (= made). ☊ key ☊
kick sb/sth + adv./prep./adj.: The boys were kicking a ball around in the yard. ☊ kick ☊
She needs a kick up the backside (= she needs to be strongly encouraged to do sth or to behave better). ☊ kick ☊
She's a bright kid. ☊ kid ☊
Visitors are kindly requested to sign the book. ☊ kindly ☊
She was on her knees scrubbing the kitchen floor. ☊ knee ☊
Everyone was down on (their) hands and knees (= crawling on the floor) looking for the ring. ☊ knee ☊
Marcia laughed as she twisted the knife still deeper. ☊ turn/twist the knife (in the wound) ☊
She knifed him in the back. ☊ knife ☊
The boys were knocking (= kicking) a ball around in the back yard. ☊ knock ☊
This man is known to the police (= as a criminal). ☊ know ☊
know (that)...: As soon as I walked in the room I knew (that) something was wrong. ☊ know ☊
'There's no one in.' 'How do you know? ' ☊ know ☊
I don't know about you, but I'm ready for something to eat. ☊ know ☊
The book is completely lacking in originality. ☊ lacking ☊
The land was very dry and hard after the long, hot summer. ☊ land ☊
The quickest way is through the back lanes behind the bus station. ☊ lane ☊
Why study Latin? It's a dead language (= no longer spoken by anyone). ☊ language ☊
Brazil is the world's largest producer of coffee. ☊ large ☊
It was largely a matter of trial and error. ☊ largely ☊
her last book ☊ last ☊
last sb: These shoes should last you till next year. ☊ last ☊
last (out) sth: Doctors say that she probably won't last out the night (= she will probably die before the morning). ☊ last ☊
I met her again three years later. ☊ later ☊
She later became a doctor. ☊ later ☊
I'm going out later on. ☊ later on ☊
Much later on, she realized what he had meant. ☊ later on ☊
This is discussed in more detail in a later chapter. ☊ later ☊
The match has been postponed to a later date. ☊ later ☊
the later part of the seventeenth century ☊ later ☊
She found happiness in her later years. ☊ later ☊
a product launch ☊ launch ☊
After the riots, the military was brought in to restore law and order. ☊ law and order ☊
The hens are not laying well (= not producing many eggs). ☊ lay ☊
lay A (on/over B): Before they started they laid newspaper on the floor. ☊ lay ☊
to lead a quiet life/a life of luxury/a miserable existence ☊ lead ☊
Which door leads to the yard? ☊ lead ☊
lead sb/sth + adv./prep.: He led us out into the grounds. ☊ lead ☊
She started the last lap just behind the leading group. ☊ leading ☊
The book is about how children learn. ☊ learn ☊
learn (from sth): I'm sure she'll learn from her mistakes. ☊ learn ☊
a leather-bound book ☊ leather ☊
Leave it with me—I'm sure I can sort it out. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth/sb behind: Don't leave any of your belongings behind. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth: Leave the dishes—I'll do them later. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth until...: Why do you always leave everything until the last moment? ☊ leave ☊
Twist your body to the left, then to the right. ☊ left ☊
Sit on the floor, stretching your legs out in front of you. ☊ leg ☊
front/back legs ☊ leg ☊
forelegs/hind legs ☊ leg ☊
Has he returned that book you lent him? ☊ lend ☊
The course book is divided into 30 lessons. ☊ lesson ☊
Other countries can teach us a lesson or two on industrial policy. ☊ lesson ☊
lesson to sb: Let that be a lesson to you (= so that you do not make the same mistake again). ☊ lesson ☊
She drew level with (= came beside) the police car. ☊ level ☊
a library book ☊ library ☊
James lost his licence for six months (= had his licence taken away by the police as a punishment). ☊ licence ☊
license sb/sth to do sth: They had licensed the firm to produce the drug. ☊ license ☊
a life of luxury ☊ life ☊
articles about the love lives of the stars ☊ life ☊
John lifted his eyes (= looked up) from his book. ☊ lift ☊
lift (up): Her eyebrows lifted. 'Apologize? Why?' ☊ lift ☊
It's on the sixth floor—let's take the lift. ☊ lift ☊
Do you have a light? ☊ light ☊
to turn out the light(s) ☊ light ☊
Suddenly all the lights went out. ☊ light ☊
to turn down/dim the lights ☊ light ☊
A light was still burning in the bedroom. ☊ light ☊
bright/dim light ☊ light ☊
a room with good natural light ☊ light ☊
in the fading light of a summer's evening ☊ light ☊
The light was beginning to fail (= it was beginning to get dark). ☊ light ☊
She could just see by the light of the candle. ☊ light ☊
Bring it into the light so I can see it. ☊ light ☊
a beam/ray of light ☊ light ☊
The knife gleamed as it caught the light (= as the light shone on it). ☊ light ☊
A cold grey light crept under the curtains. ☊ light ☊
light reading for the beach ☊ light ☊
She kept her tone light. ☊ light ☊
We all needed a little light relief at the end of a long day (= something amusing or entertaining that comes after sth serious or boring). ☊ light ☊
Trading on the stock exchange was light today. ☊ light ☊
After his accident he was moved to lighter work. ☊ light ☊
The little girl was as light as a feather. ☊ light ☊
light blue eyes ☊ light ☊
Lighter shades suit you best. ☊ light ☊
People with pale complexions should avoid wearing light colours. ☊ light ☊
We'll leave in the morning as soon as it's light. ☊ light ☊
It gets light at about 5 o'clock. ☊ light ☊
The stage was lit by bright spotlights. ☊ light ☊
the lighted windows of the house ☊ light ☊
The candles were lit. ☊ light ☊
I put a lighted match to the letter and watched it burn. ☊ light ☊
The fire wouldn't light. ☊ light ☊
The candles are arranged like so (= in this way). ☊ like ☊
We are doing our best with the limited resources available. ☊ limited ☊
If you hold the line (= stay on the telephone and wait), I'll see if she is available. ☊ line ☊
a line from the film 'Casablanca' ☊ line ☊
That was the first in a whole line of mistakes and bad decisions. ☊ line ☊
Your feet must be behind the line when you serve (= in tennis ). ☊ line ☊
Police suspect there may be a link between the two murders. ☊ link ☊
a high-speed rail link ☊ link ☊
link A and B (together): When computers are networked, they are linked together so that information can be transferred between them. ☊ link ☊
link A to/with B: Exposure to ultraviolet light is closely linked to skin cancer. ☊ link ☊
the transition from liquid to vapour ☊ liquid ☊
a shopping/wine/price list ☊ list ☊
to make a list of things to do ☊ list ☊
to draw up a list ☊ list ☊
Is your name on the list? ☊ list ☊
Having to wait hours came high on the list of complaints. ☊ list ☊
Her novel shot to the top of the best-seller list. ☊ list ☊
Why won't you listen to reason? ☊ listen ☊
A little while later the phone rang. ☊ little ☊
I've only read a little of the book so far. ☊ little ☊
After a little (= a short time) he got up and left. ☊ little ☊
Her eyes were bright and lively. ☊ lively ☊
She locked her passport and money in the safe. ☊ lock ☊
I fail to see the logic behind his argument. ☊ logic ☊
I like it now the days are getting longer (= it stays light for more time each day). ☊ long ☊
a long book/film/list (= taking a lot of time to read/watch/deal with) ☊ long ☊
The table is six feet long. ☊ long ☊
I won't be long (= I'll return, be ready, etc. soon). ☊ long ☊
That book looks interesting. ☊ look ☊
look (to sb) like sb/sth: That looks like an interesting book. ☊ look ☊
It looks like rain (= it looks as if it's going to rain). ☊ look ☊
look (to sb) as if.../as though...: It doesn't look as if we'll be moving after all. ☊ look ☊
look (to sb) like...: It doesn't look like we'll be moving after all. ☊ look ☊
I can't find my book—I've looked everywhere. ☊ look ☊
She looked up from her book as I entered the room. ☊ look up (from sth) ☊
He lost his looks (= became less attractive) in later life. ☊ look ☊
I felt so lost after my mother died. ☊ lost ☊
If you love each other, why not get married? ☊ love ☊
The reservoir was low after the long drought. ☊ low ☊
It was a magic moment when the two sisters were reunited after 30 years. ☊ magic ☊
mail sb: Please mail us at the following email address. ☊ mail ☊
The people in the hotel were mainly foreign tourists. ☊ mainly ☊
He made a fortune on the stock market. ☊ make ☊
She would have made an excellent teacher. ☊ make ☊
I keep making the same mistakes. ☊ make ☊
What makes you say that (= why do you think so)? ☊ make ☊
made in France (= on a label) ☊ make ☊
After all the delays, we were anxious to make up for lost time. ☊ make up for sth ☊
Let's go to the mall. ☊ mall ☊
to manage a factory/bank/hotel/soccer team ☊ manage ☊
manage (to do sth): We managed to get to the airport in time. ☊ manage ☊
How did you manage to persuade him? ☊ manage ☊
He always manages to say the wrong thing. ☊ manage ☊
hotel/project management ☊ management ☊
a bank/hotel manager ☊ manager ☊
manufactured goods ☊ manufacture ☊
a car/computer manufacturer ☊ manufacturer ☊
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions. ☊ manufacturer ☊
Faulty goods should be returned to the manufacturers. ☊ manufacturer ☊
Many jobs in manufacturing were lost during the recession. ☊ manufacturing ☊
The company has established its first manufacturing base in Europe. ☊ manufacturing ☊
We don't have very many copies left. ☊ many ☊
There are too many mistakes in this essay. ☊ many ☊
He made ten mistakes in as many (= in ten) lines. ☊ many ☊
It was one of my many mistakes. ☊ many ☊
Why have you marked this wrong? ☊ mark ☊
'You're wearing a tie!' 'Full marks for observation.' ☊ mark ☊
The children left dirty marks all over the kitchen floor. ☊ mark ☊
the property/job market (= the number and type of houses, jobs, etc. that are available) ☊ market ☊
an arranged marriage (= one in which the parents choose a husband or wife for their child) ☊ marriage ☊
I began sifting through the mass of evidence. ☊ mass ☊
mass unemployment/production ☊ mass ☊
Their latest product is aimed at the mass market. ☊ mass ☊
He took all her letters into the yard and put a match to them. ☊ match ☊
She spent the morning matching up orders with invoices. ☊ match sth up (with sth) ☊
After mating, the female kills the male. ☊ mate ☊
The company produces its own training material. ☊ material ☊
What's the matter? Is there something wrong? ☊ matter ☊
What's the matter with you today (= why are you behaving like this)? ☊ matter ☊
I always consulted him on matters of policy. ☊ matter ☊
It's a matter for the police (= for them to deal with). ☊ matter ☊
'I'm afraid I forgot that book again.' 'It doesn't matter (= it is not important enough to worry about).' ☊ matter ☊
After his death, nothing seemed to matter any more. ☊ matter ☊
mean sth: What did she mean by leaving so early (= why did she do it)? ☊ mean ☊
There are, of course, deeper meanings in the poem. ☊ meaning ☊
Police in riot gear were in attendance as a precautionary measure. ☊ measure ☊
He became a media star for his part in the protests. ☊ media ☊
The committee meets on Fridays. ☊ meet ☊
meet (for sth): Let's meet for a drink after work. ☊ meet ☊
Will you meet me at the airport? ☊ meet ☊
The hotel bus meets all incoming flights. ☊ meet ☊
They met up again later for a drink. ☊ meet up (with sb) ☊
I'll be in a meeting all morning—can you take my calls? ☊ meeting ☊
The meeting of father and son after so long was a joyous occasion. ☊ meeting ☊
a founder member of the conservation group ☊ member ☊
He suffered loss of memory for weeks after the accident. ☊ memory ☊
Mentally, I began making a list of things I had to do. ☊ mentally ☊
A mere 2% of their budget has been spent on publicity. ☊ mere ☊
Let's try to sort out the mess. ☊ mess ☊
'What a mess!' she said, surveying the scene after the party. ☊ mess ☊
There were no messages for me at the hotel. ☊ message ☊
mid-morning coffee ☊ mid- ☊
on the stroke of midnight/shortly after midnight ☊ midnight ☊
miles and miles of desert ☊ mile ☊
milk products (= butter, cheese, etc.) ☊ milk ☊
He gave his mind to the arrangements for the next day. ☊ mind ☊
a creative/evil/suspicious mind ☊ mind ☊
His mind is as sharp as ever. ☊ mind ☊
insights into the criminal mind ☊ mind ☊
mind (that)...: Mind you don't cut yourself—that knife's very sharp. ☊ mind ☊
Can you read that form carefully, if you wouldn't mind, and then sign it. ☊ if you don't mind, if you wouldn't mind ☊
Let's go back to mine after the show. ☊ mine ☊
mineral deposits/extraction ☊ mineral ☊
The class needs a minimum of six students to continue. ☊ minimum ☊
It only takes a minute to make a salad. ☊ minute ☊
Typical English weather—one minute it's raining and the next minute the sun is shining. ☊ minute ☊
It's four minutes to six. ☊ minute ☊
I'll be back in a few minutes. ☊ minute ☊
a rear-view mirror (= in a car, so that the driver can see what is behind) ☊ mirror ☊
miss (sb/sth) doing sth: I don't miss getting up at six every morning! ☊ miss ☊
The hotel is the only white building on the road—you can't miss it. ☊ miss ☊
The bullet missed her by about six inches. ☊ miss ☊
The book has two pages missing/missing pages. ☊ missing ☊
He didn't notice there was anything missing from his room until later on. ☊ missing ☊
There were several candidates missing from the list. ☊ missing ☊
What is missing from the production is any sense of emotional commitment. ☊ missing ☊
It's easy to make a mistake. ☊ mistake ☊
It would be a mistake to ignore his opinion. ☊ mistake ☊
Don't worry, we all make mistakes. ☊ mistake ☊
You must try to learn from your mistakes. ☊ mistake ☊
Leaving school so young was the biggest mistake of my life. ☊ mistake ☊
I made the mistake of giving him my address. ☊ mistake ☊
It was a big mistake on my part to have trusted her. ☊ mistake ☊
It's a common mistake (= one that a lot of people make). ☊ mistake ☊
It's a common mistake among learners of English. ☊ mistake ☊
You are completely mistaken about Jane. ☊ mistaken ☊
mistaken views/ideas ☊ mistaken ☊
I told her my secret in the mistaken belief that I could trust her. ☊ mistaken ☊
mix sth: With this range of paints, you can mix your own colours. ☊ mix ☊
mix sth for sb: Why don't you mix a cocktail for our guests? ☊ mix ☊
mix sb sth: Why don't you mix our guests a cocktail? ☊ mix ☊
a mixed salad ☊ mixed ☊
The nation's constitution provided a model that other countries followed. ☊ model ☊
The architect had produced a scale model of the proposed shopping complex. ☊ model ☊
Moments later (= a very short time later), I heard a terrible crash. ☊ moment ☊
Monday morning/afternoon/evening ☊ Monday ☊
I work Monday to Friday. ☊ Monday ☊
I work Mondays to Fridays. ☊ Monday ☊
I went to Paris on Thursday, and came back the following Monday. ☊ Monday ☊
Come back Monday week (= a week after next Monday). ☊ Monday ☊
Each student's progress is closely monitored. ☊ monitor ☊
Prices continue to rise month after month (= over a period of several months). ☊ month ☊
several months later ☊ month ☊
a six-month contract ☊ month ☊
By the light of the moon I could just make out shapes and outlines. ☊ moon ☊
a deeply religious man with a highly developed moral sense ☊ moral ☊
morally right/wrong/justified/unacceptable ☊ morally ☊
I've more or less finished the book. ☊ more or less ☊
They left for Spain early this morning. ☊ morning ☊
See you tomorrow morning. ☊ morning ☊
I prefer coffee in the morning. ☊ morning ☊
She woke every morning at the same time. ☊ morning ☊
Our group meets on Friday mornings. ☊ morning ☊
I walk to work most mornings. ☊ morning ☊
We got the news on the morning of the wedding. ☊ morning ☊
He's been in a meeting all morning. ☊ morning ☊
the morning papers ☊ morning ☊
I didn't get home until two in the morning! ☊ morning ☊
He died in the early hours of Sunday morning. ☊ morning ☊
I'll give you a call in the morning. ☊ in the morning ☊
It must have happened at about five o'clock in the morning. ☊ in the morning ☊
The swaying motion of the ship was making me feel seasick. ☊ motion ☊
move sb: We were deeply moved by her plight. ☊ move ☊
You can't move for books in her room. ☊ move ☊
Their move from Italy to the US has not been a success. ☊ move ☊
He's performed well since his move from Manchester United to Liverpool. ☊ move ☊
She observed the gentle movement of his chest as he breathed. ☊ movement ☊
Troy watched her every movement. ☊ movement ☊
a famous movie director/star ☊ movie ☊
a deeply moving experience ☊ moving ☊
Mrs Susan Hill ☊ Mrs ☊
The music was still open on the piano (= the paper or book with the musical notes on it). ☊ music ☊
a musical production/entertainment ☊ musical ☊
You must be hungry after all that walking. ☊ must ☊
You simply must read this book. ☊ must ☊
It's a complete mystery to me why they chose him. ☊ mystery ☊
name sb/sth (after sb): name sb/sth (for sb): He was named after his father (= given his father's first name). ☊ name ☊
These buildings are part of our national heritage. ☊ national ☊
They are afraid of losing their national identity. ☊ national ☊
My hair soon grew back to its natural colour (= after being dyed ). ☊ natural ☊
The clothes are available in warm natural colours. ☊ natural ☊
After a while, we naturally started talking about the children. ☊ naturally ☊
neat rows of books ☊ neat ☊
I'll make the necessary arrangements. ☊ necessary ☊
This shirt needs to be washed. ☊ need ☊
I didn't need to go to the bank after all—Mary lent me the money. ☊ need ☊
The house is in need of a thorough clean. ☊ need ☊
the neighbourhood police ☊ neighbourhood ☊
They produced two reports, neither of which contained any useful suggestions. ☊ neither ☊
Even after years as a singer, he still suffers from nerves before a performance. ☊ nerve ☊
By the time the police arrived, I was a nervous wreck. ☊ nervous ☊
a rail/road/canal network ☊ network ☊
The old system had its flaws, but nevertheless it was preferable to the new one. ☊ nevertheless ☊
the discovery of a new star ☊ new ☊
She works for the local newspaper (= the company that produces it). ☊ newspaper ☊
The next six months will be the hardest. ☊ next ☊
Round here, you leave school at sixteen and next thing you know, you're married with three kids. ☊ next ☊
Next time I'll bring a book. ☊ next ☊
Jo was the next oldest after Martin. ☊ next ☊
the week after next ☊ next ☊
They sleep by day and hunt by night. ☊ night ☊
The accident happened on Friday night. ☊ night ☊
You'll feel better after you've had a good night's sleep. ☊ night ☊
The hotel costs €65 per person per night. ☊ night ☊
'Are you ready?' 'No, I'm not.' ☊ no ☊
It's about 70—no, I'm wrong—80 kilometres from Rome. ☊ no ☊
'It was Tony.' 'No, you're wrong. It was Ted.' ☊ no ☊
There were no letters this morning. ☊ no ☊
She rose from being a nobody to become a superstar. ☊ nobody ☊
a book of children's nonsense poems ☊ nonsense ☊
It's normal to feel tired after such a long trip. ☊ normal ☊
My day began in the normal way, and then I received a very strange phone call. ☊ normal ☊
He blew his nose (= cleared it by blowing strongly into a handkerchief ). ☊ nose ☊
'Is it ready?' 'I'm afraid not.' ☊ not ☊
The police officer noted down details of the burglary. ☊ note sth down ☊
The doctor said there was nothing wrong with me. ☊ nothing ☊
It was Susan who brought the problem to my notice (= told me about it). ☊ notice ☊
I am now ready to answer your questions. ☊ now ☊
We discussed it all morning but got nowhere. ☊ get/go nowhere, get sb nowhere ☊
I'm sorry, I think you have the wrong number (= wrong telephone number). ☊ number ☊
He dialled the number, then changed his mind and hung up. ☊ number ☊
object (to sb/sth): Many local people object to the building of the new airport. ☊ object ☊
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 ☊
It's obvious from what she said that something is wrong. ☊ obvious ☊
He was obviously drunk. ☊ obviously ☊
We occasionally meet for a drink after work. ☊ occasionally ☊
the depths of the ocean ☊ ocean ☊
He left between five and six o'clock. ☊ o'clock ☊
at/after/before eleven o'clock ☊ o'clock ☊
the most famous of all the stars ☊ of ☊
at a quarter of eleven tonight (= 10.45 p.m.) ☊ of ☊
the arrival of the police (= they arrive) ☊ of ☊
criticism of the police (= they are criticized) ☊ of ☊
Sarah's off in India somewhere. ☊ off ☊
I want about an inch off the back of my hair. ☊ off ☊
The hotel offers excellent facilities for families. ☊ offer ☊
The original price was £3 000, but I'm open to offers (= willing to consider offers that are less than that). ☊ offer ☊
You can't come tonight? Oh well, see you next week then. ☊ oh ☊
I've been in this job for, oh, about six years. ☊ oh ☊
OK, so I was wrong. I'm sorry. ☊ OK ☊
a book on South Africa ☊ on ☊
We lived on an estate. ☊ on ☊
The information is available on the Internet. ☊ on ☊
The book is currently on loan. ☊ on ☊
The lights were all on. ☊ on ☊
I'm on now till 8 tomorrow morning. ☊ on ☊
He cleans his car once a week. ☊ once ☊
She only sees her parents once every six months. ☊ once ☊
This book was famous once, but nobody reads it today. ☊ once ☊
I went through the items on the list one by one. ☊ one by one ☊
Only then did she realize the stress he was under. ☊ only ☊
He not only read the book, but also remembered what he had read. ☊ not only... but (also)... ☊
Move the books onto the second shelf. ☊ onto ☊
The window looked out onto the terrace. ☊ onto ☊
The book lay open on the table. ☊ open ☊
The police have opened an investigation into the death. ☊ open ☊
The road will be opened again in a few hours after police have cleared it. ☊ open ☊
Open your books at page 25. ☊ open ☊
She laid the book flat and opened it up. ☊ open sth up ☊
We could see the stars through an opening in the roof. ☊ opening ☊
Solar panels can only operate in sunlight. ☊ operate ☊
The police have launched a major operation against drug suppliers. ☊ operation ☊
Liverpool couldn't match the opposition in the final and lost 2-0. ☊ opposition ☊
We are currently studying all the options available. ☊ option ☊
There were six or seven of us there. ☊ or ☊
He's a factory supervisor or something. ☊ or somebody/something/somewhere, somebody/something/somewhere or other ☊
purples and reds and deep shining oranges ☊ orange ☊
There was a warm orange glow in the sky. ☊ orange ☊
a side order (= for example, vegetables or salad that you eat with your main dish) ☊ order ☊
I would like to place an order for ten copies of this book. ☊ order ☊
These items can be made to order (= produced especially for a particular customer) ☊ order ☊
The police are trying to restore public order. ☊ order ☊
arranged in order of priority/importance/size ☊ order ☊
The results, ranked in descending/ascending order, are as follows: ☊ order ☊
order (sth): I ordered a beer and a sandwich. ☊ order ☊
order sth (from sb): These boots can be ordered direct from the manufacturer. ☊ order ☊
The officer ordered them to fire. ☊ order ☊
the sexual/reproductive organs ☊ organ ☊
organized religion (= traditional religion followed by large numbers of people who obey a fixed set of rules) ☊ organized ☊
children of various ethnic origins ☊ origin ☊
the product of a highly original mind ☊ original ☊
This painting is a copy; the original is in Madrid. ☊ original ☊
Originally, we had intended to go to Italy, but then we won the trip to Greece. ☊ originally ☊
We're going away in June but other than that I'll be here all summer. ☊ other than ☊
He's been out of work for six months. ☊ out ☊
You scored six out of ten. ☊ out ☊
The book you wanted is out on loan. ☊ out ☊
When does her new book come out? ☊ out ☊
Your guess was a long way out (= completely wrong). ☊ out ☊
Suddenly all the lights went out. ☊ out ☊
The book describes in outline the main findings of the research. ☊ outline ☊
Manufacturing output has increased by 8%. ☊ output ☊
an outstanding player/achievement/success ☊ outstanding ☊
He rowed us over to the other side of the lake. ☊ over ☊
It's all wrong—you'll have to do it over. ☊ over ☊
Please change the wheels over (= for example, put the front wheels at the back). ☊ over ☊
He's over sixty. ☊ over ☊
We're away over (= until after) the New Year. ☊ over ☊
Overall, this is a very useful book. ☊ overall ☊
Why don't you just own up and hope she forgives you? ☊ own up (to sth/to doing sth) ☊
pack sth (with sth): Fans packed the hall to see the band. ☊ pack ☊
The pottery was packed in boxes and shipped to the US. ☊ pack ☊
Check the list of ingredients on the side of the package. ☊ package ☊
We package our products in recyclable materials. ☊ package ☊
package sth up: The orders were already packaged up, ready to be sent. ☊ package ☊
Attractive packaging can help to sell products. ☊ packaging ☊
Turn to page 64. ☊ page ☊
Someone has torn a page out of this book. ☊ page ☊
The booklet contains information on pain relief during labour. ☊ pain ☊
a brightly painted barge ☊ paint ☊
the cold pale light of dawn ☊ pale ☊
His desk was covered with books and papers. ☊ paper ☊
I found these documents among my father's papers after his death. ☊ paper ☊
Just park your bags in the hall until your room is ready. ☊ park ☊
Is there a particular type of book he enjoys? ☊ particular ☊
the party leader/manifesto/policy ☊ party ☊
Six months passed and we still had no news of them. ☊ pass ☊
pass (to sb): Why do they keep passing back to the goalie? ☊ pass ☊
Pass that book over. ☊ pass ☊
pass sb sth: Pass me over that book. ☊ pass ☊
There was a truck behind that was trying to pass me. ☊ pass ☊
Pass the book on to me when you've finished with it. ☊ pass sth on (to sb) ☊
Read the following passage and answer the questions below. ☊ passage ☊
He makes only a passing reference to the theory in his book (= it is not the main subject of his book). ☊ passing ☊
ten (minutes) past six ☊ past ☊
After a brief pause, they continued climbing. ☊ pause ☊
After years of war, the people long for a lasting peace. ☊ peace ☊
Traffic reaches its peak between 8 and 9 in the morning. ☊ peak ☊
a new book from the pen of Martin Amis ☊ pen ☊
Shall I pencil you in for Friday? (= for a meeting) ☊ pencil sth/sb in ☊
These garments are intended for professional sports people. ☊ people ☊
a perfect copy/fit/match ☊ perfect ☊
to perform on the flute ☊ perform ☊
This offer is available for a limited period only. ☊ period ☊
the post-war period ☊ period ☊
This insurance policy covers you against personal injury or death. ☊ personal ☊
personal effects/belongings/possessions ☊ personal ☊
a photo album (= a book for keeping your photos in) ☊ photo ☊
a beautifully photographed book (= with good photographs in it) ☊ photograph ☊
the physical properties (= the colour, weight, shape, etc.) of copper ☊ physical ☊
pick sth + adj.: The dogs picked the bones clean (= ate all the meat from the bones). ☊ pick ☊
The survivors were rescued after their sounds were picked up by a television crew's microphone. ☊ pick sb/sth up ☊
The police are trying to build up a picture of what happened. ☊ picture ☊
We had our picture taken in front of the hotel. ☊ picture ☊
a book with lots of pictures in it ☊ picture ☊
The vase lay in pieces on the floor. ☊ piece ☊
Pigs were grunting and squealing in the yard. ☊ pig ☊
a pile of books/clothes/bricks ☊ pile ☊
He arranged the documents in neat piles. ☊ pile ☊
He walked out leaving a pile of debts behind him. ☊ pile ☊
Take three pills daily after meals. ☊ pill ☊
The sun was now just a pink glow in the evening sky. ☊ pink ☊
Do you want to go for a pint later? ☊ pint ☊
A basic sense of rhythm and pitch is essential in a music teacher. ☊ pitch ☊
a football/cricket/rugby pitch ☊ pitch ☊
The rugby tour was a disaster both on and off the pitch. ☊ pitch ☊
After the game fans invaded the pitch. ☊ pitch ☊
What about dinner at my place? ☊ place ☊
I thought I'd better clean the place up. ☊ place ☊
The police searched the place. ☊ place ☊
All the arrangements are now in place for their visit. ☊ in place ☊
We placed an advertisement for a cleaner in the local paper. ☊ place ☊
a floor plan (= showing how furniture is arranged) ☊ plan ☊
plan to do sth: They plan to arrive some time after three. ☊ plan ☊
the planet Earth/Venus/Mars ☊ planet ☊
All plants need light and water. ☊ plant ☊
sandwiches on a plate ☊ plate ☊
a plate of sandwiches ☊ plate ☊
a viewing platform giving stunning views over the valley ☊ platform ☊
The train now standing at platform 1 is for Leeds. ☊ platform ☊
play (sth): to play the piano/violin/flute, etc. ☊ play ☊
I am pleased to inform you that the book you ordered has arrived. ☊ pleased ☊
We request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of our daughter Lisa. ☊ pleasure ☊
'May I sit here?' 'Yes, with pleasure.' ☊ with pleasure ☊
The book is well organized in terms of plot. ☊ plot ☊
Police uncovered a plot against the president. ☊ plot ☊
I'll have to change the plug on my hairdryer. ☊ plug ☊
One of the hotel's plus points is that it is very central. ☊ plus ☊
One of the hotel's plus points (= good features) is that it is very central. ☊ point ☊
The point of the lesson is to compare the two countries. ☊ point ☊
The telescope was pointing in the wrong direction. ☊ point ☊
to hunt with poison arrows ☊ poison ☊
A man was arrested by the police and held for questioning. ☊ police ☊
Get out of the house or I'll call the police. ☊ police ☊
Police suspect a local gang. ☊ police ☊
a police car ☊ police ☊
Hundreds of police in riot gear struggled to control the violence. ☊ police ☊
The government has called on newspapers to police themselves. ☊ police ☊
the present government's policy on education ☊ policy ☊
The company has adopted a firm policy on shoplifting. ☊ policy ☊
We have tried to pursue a policy of neutrality. ☊ policy ☊
US foreign/domestic policy ☊ policy ☊
They have had a significant change in policy on paternity leave. ☊ policy ☊
a policy document ☊ policy ☊
Check the terms of the policy before you sign. ☊ policy ☊
furniture/floor/shoe/silver polish ☊ polish ☊
wax polish ☊ polish ☊
a pool of light ☊ pool ☊
Does the hotel have a pool? ☊ pool ☊
poor food/light/soil ☊ poor ☊
Why don't you pop in (= visit us) for a drink next time you're in the area? ☊ pop ☊
popular (with sb): These policies are unlikely to prove popular with middle-class voters. ☊ popular ☊
a popular misconception ☊ popular ☊
The hotel stands in an elevated position looking out over the lake. ☊ position ☊
She was learning to change her hand from first to third position (= on the strings of a violin ). ☊ position ☊
Belgium was the first European country to possess a fully fledged rail network. ☊ possess ☊
On her father's death, she came into possession of (= received) a vast fortune. ☊ possession ☊
You cannot legally take possession of the property (= start using it after buying it) until three weeks after the contract is signed. ☊ possession ☊
personal possessions ☊ possession ☊
The ring is one of her most treasured possessions. ☊ possession ☊
Bankruptcy is a real possibility if sales don't improve. ☊ possibility ☊
It's just possible that I gave them the wrong directions. ☊ possible ☊
'You might be wrong, of course!' 'It's possible, but I doubt it.' ☊ possible ☊
a police/customs/military post ☊ post ☊
an observation post ☊ post ☊
There was a lot of post this morning. ☊ post ☊
The parcel came in this morning's post. ☊ post ☊
I've lost six and a half pounds since I started my diet. ☊ pound ☊
Light poured in. ☊ pour ☊
A wide range of cleaning fluids and powders is available. ☊ powder ☊
The powers of the police must be clearly defined. ☊ power ☊
Police in riot gear used their powers under the Public Order Act to move on 300 protesters. ☊ power ☊
There's a basketball practice every Friday evening. ☊ practice ☊
child care policy and practice ☊ practice ☊
The team is practicing for their big game on Friday. ☊ practice ☊
They were praised by police for reporting the theft. ☊ praise ☊
praise sb/sth as sth: Critics praised the work as highly original. ☊ praise ☊
Let's make a list of possible speakers, in order of preference. ☊ preference ☊
a heavily pregnant woman (= one whose baby is nearly ready to be born) ☊ pregnant ☊
She's six months pregnant. ☊ pregnant ☊
Police were called to escort her off the premises. ☊ premises ☊
The third book in the series is currently in preparation. ☊ preparation ☊
preparation (to do sth): We made preparations to move to new offices. ☊ preparation ☊
prepare sth/sb for sb/sth: A hotel room is being prepared for them. ☊ prepare ☊
prepare yourself (for sth): The police are preparing themselves for trouble at the demonstration. ☊ prepare ☊
We are not prepared to accept these conditions. ☊ prepared ☊
a list of all club members, past and present ☊ present ☊
The mistake was obvious to all those present. ☊ present ☊
The article presents these proposals as misguided. ☊ present ☊
present sth (to sb): The committee will present its final report to Parliament in June. ☊ present ☊
The trial was adjourned following the presentation of new evidence to the court. ☊ presentation ☊
The presentation of prizes began after the speeches. ☊ presentation ☊
a presentation copy (= a free book given by the author or publisher ) ☊ presentation ☊
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 has been harassed by the press, who desperately need a story. ☊ press ☊
How can anyone enjoy the pressures of city life? ☊ pressure ☊
Of course I was wrong; it would be hypocritical to pretend otherwise. ☊ pretend ☊
I'm going to have to find a new apartment pretty soon. ☊ pretty ☊
The building had previously been used as a hotel. ☊ previously ☊
The book contains a number of photographs not previously published. ☊ previously ☊
The principle behind it is very simple. ☊ principle ☊
They printed 30 000 copies of the book. ☊ print ☊
I'm printing a copy of the document for you. ☊ print ☊
How many copies shall I print out? ☊ print sth off/out ☊
the invention of printing ☊ printing ☊
production and printing costs ☊ printing ☊
Visits are by prior arrangement. ☊ prior ☊
They have a prior claim to the property. ☊ prior ☊
Financial security was high on his list of priorities. ☊ priority ☊
Ten prison officers and three inmates needed hospital treatment following the riot. ☊ prison ☊
The government insists that 'prison works' and plans to introduce a tougher sentencing policy for people convicted of violent crime. ☊ prison ☊
The sign said, 'Private property. Keep out.' ☊ private ☊
The hotel has 110 bedrooms, all with private bathrooms. ☊ private ☊
In public he supported the official policy, but privately he was sure it would fail. ☊ privately ☊
manufacturing processes ☊ process ☊
The region produces over 50% of the country's wheat. ☊ produce ☊
Our cat produced kittens last week. ☊ produce ☊
a factory that produces microchips ☊ produce ☊
French wine producers ☊ producer ☊
Libya is a major oil producer. ☊ producer ☊
Hollywood screenwriters, actors and producers ☊ producer ☊
dairy/meat/pharmaceutical, etc. products ☊ product ☊
investment in product development ☊ product ☊
to launch a new product on to the market ☊ product ☊
We need new product to sell (= a new range of products). ☊ product ☊
the products of the reaction ☊ product ☊
wheat/oil/car, etc. production ☊ production ☊
land available for food production ☊ production ☊
The new model will be in production by the end of the year. ☊ production ☊
Production of the new aircraft will start next year. ☊ production ☊
The car went out of production in 2007. ☊ production ☊
production costs ☊ production ☊
a production process ☊ production ☊
a decline/an increase in production ☊ production ☊
It is important not to let production levels fall. ☊ production ☊
drugs to stimulate the body's production of hormones ☊ production ☊
a new production of 'King Lear' ☊ production ☊
Every year the school puts on a musical production. ☊ production ☊
He wants a career in film production. ☊ production ☊
professional conduct/misconduct ☊ professional ☊
After he won the amateur championship he turned professional. ☊ professional ☊
Net profit (= after you have paid costs and tax) was up 16.1%. ☊ profit ☊
the university's graduate programs ☊ program ☊
a theatre programme ☊ programme ☊
The next edition of the book is projected for publication in March. ☊ project ☊
policies to promote economic growth ☊ promote ☊
Your pronunciation is excellent. ☊ pronunciation ☊
These results are a further proof of his outstanding ability. ☊ proof ☊
This building is government property. ☊ property ☊
Be careful not to damage other people's property. ☊ property ☊
The price of property has risen enormously. ☊ property ☊
property prices ☊ property ☊
a property developer ☊ property ☊
There are a lot of empty properties in the area. ☊ property ☊
propose that...: She proposed that the book be banned. ☊ propose ☊
She proposed that the book should be banned. ☊ propose ☊
He asked to be put under police protection. ☊ protection ☊
She was too proud to admit she could be wrong. ☊ proud ☊
prove sb/sth/yourself + adj./noun: She was determined to prove everyone wrong. ☊ prove ☊
We'll buy everything you produce, provided of course the price is right. ☊ provided ☊
The rail industry is no longer in public ownership (= controlled by the government). ☊ public ☊
Why would the closure of hospitals be in the public interest (= useful to ordinary people)? ☊ public ☊
He later publicly apologized for his comments. ☊ publicly ☊
This information is not publicly available. ☊ publicly ☊
He works for a company that publishes reference books. ☊ publish ☊
The editors published a full apology in the following edition. ☊ publish ☊
The police car signalled to us to pull in. ☊ pull in (to sth) ☊
She saw the ambulance coming up behind her and pulled over. ☊ pull over ☊
Hill threw a punch at the police officer. ☊ punch ☊
The purpose of the book is to provide a complete guide to the university. ☊ purpose ☊
We intend to pursue this policy with determination. ☊ pursue ☊
Police pursued the car at high speed. ☊ pursue ☊
At the push of a button (= very easily) he could get a whole list of names. ☊ push ☊
Put simply, we accept their offer or go bankrupt. ☊ put ☊
Friday at 11? I'll put it in my diary. ☊ put ☊
Have you put out clean towels for the guests? ☊ put sth out ☊
to put out a candle/cigarette/light ☊ put sth out ☊
It's a great book. I couldn't put it down. ☊ put sth down ☊
When costs are cut product quality suffers. ☊ quality ☊
a product that is cheap to produce in large quantities ☊ quantity ☊
Is it available in sufficient quantity? ☊ quantity ☊
The police found a quantity of drugs at his home. ☊ quantity ☊
I was overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of information available. ☊ quantity ☊
It's quarter of four now—I'll meet you at quarter after. ☊ quarter ☊
I hope the police don't ask any awkward questions. ☊ question ☊
The students were questioned on the books they had been studying. ☊ question ☊
She was quick (= too quick) to point out the mistakes I'd made. ☊ quick ☊
The hotel is in a quiet location near the sea. ☊ quiet ☊
'I'm sorry to be so difficult.' 'That's quite all right.' ☊ quite ☊
to travel by rail ☊ rail ☊
rail travel/services/fares ☊ rail ☊
a rail link/network ☊ rail ☊
This town got a lot bigger when the railroad came in the 1860s. ☊ railroad ☊
The railway is still under construction. ☊ railway ☊
Her father worked on the railways. ☊ railway ☊
the Midland Railway ☊ railway ☊
a model railway ☊ railway ☊
It looks like rain (= as if it is going to rain). ☊ rain ☊
The book raises many important questions. ☊ raise ☊
our new range of hair products ☊ range ☊
The hotel offers a wide range of facilities. ☊ range ☊
This material is available in a huge range of colours. ☊ range ☊
rank sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): The tasks have been ranked in order of difficulty. ☊ rank ☊
a rare book/coin/stamp ☊ rare ☊
rate sb/sth + adj.: Voters continue to rate education high on their list of priorities. ☊ rate ☊
Why didn't you ask for help, rather than trying to do it on your own? ☊ rather than ☊
reach sth: Can you reach the light switch from where you're sitting? ☊ reach ☊
read sth: to read a book/a magazine/the newspaper ☊ read ☊
a series of reading books for children ☊ reading ☊
a reading list (= a list of books, etc. that students are expected to read for a particular subject) ☊ reading ☊
further reading (= at the end of a book, a list of other books that give more information about the same subject) ☊ reading ☊
My hobbies include reading and painting. ☊ reading ☊
Are you any good at map reading? ☊ reading ☊
a reading lamp/light (= one that can be moved to shine light onto sth that you are reading) ☊ reading ☊
Are you nearly ready? ☊ ready ☊
'Shall we go?' 'I'm ready when you are!' ☊ ready ☊
ready for sth: I'm just getting the kids ready for school. ☊ ready ☊
I was twenty years old and ready for anything. ☊ ready ☊
I'm not sure if Karen is ready for marriage yet. ☊ ready ☊
ready to do sth: Right, we're ready to go. ☊ ready ☊
Volunteers were ready and waiting to pack the food in boxes. ☊ ready ☊
Come on, dinner's ready! ☊ ready ☊
The new building should be ready by 2015. ☊ ready ☊
ready for sth: Can you help me get everything ready for the party? ☊ ready ☊
ready to do sth: The contract will be ready to sign in two weeks. ☊ ready ☊
See the real Africa on one of our walking safaris. ☊ real ☊
The moment I saw her, I realized something was wrong. ☊ realize ☊
Only later did she realize her mistake. ☊ realize ☊
'Did you enjoy the book?' 'Not really ' (= 'no' or 'not very much'). ☊ really ☊
A trailer was attached to the rear of the truck. ☊ rear ☊
There are toilets at both front and rear of the plane. ☊ rear ☊
A high gate blocks the only entrance to the rear. ☊ rear ☊
front and rear windows ☊ rear ☊
the rear entrance of the building ☊ rear ☊
reason (why...): I'd like to know the reason why you're so late. ☊ reason ☊
Give me one good reason why I should help you. ☊ reason ☊
'Why do you want to know?' 'No reason ' (= I do not want to say why). ☊ reason ☊
'Why did she do that?' 'She must have her reasons ' (= secret reasons which she does not want to tell). ☊ reason ☊
reason (why...): There is no reason why we should agree to this. ☊ reason ☊
Why can't they see reason? ☊ reason ☊
to be open to reason (= to be willing to accept sensible advice) ☊ reason ☊
He's looking for a job and he's willing to do anything within reason. ☊ reason ☊
The hotel was reasonable, I suppose (= but not excellent). ☊ reasonable ☊
receive sth from sb/sth: He received an award for bravery from the police service. ☊ receive ☊
We arranged to meet in reception at 6.30. ☊ reception ☊
A champagne reception was held at the Swallow Hotel. ☊ reception ☊
'They'll never find out.' 'You reckon? ' (= I think you may be wrong about that) ☊ reckon ☊
recognize sth as sth: Drugs were not recognized as a problem then. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize sb/sth to be/have sth: Drugs were not recognized to be a problem then. ☊ recognize ☊
The book is now recognized as a classic. ☊ recognize ☊
recommend sb/sth: Can you recommend a good hotel? ☊ recommend ☊
recommend sb/sth (to sb) (for/as sth): I recommend the book to all my students. ☊ recommend ☊
The hotel's new restaurant comes highly recommended (= a lot of people have praised it). ☊ recommend ☊
recommend (sb) doing sth: He recommended reading the book before seeing the movie. ☊ recommend ☊
recover sth: The police eventually recovered the stolen paintings. ☊ recover ☊
recover sth from sb/sth: Six bodies were recovered from the wreckage. ☊ recover ☊
It can take many years to recover from the death of a loved one. ☊ recover ☊
The lights (= traffic lights) changed to red before I could get across. ☊ red ☊
The star refers to items which are intended for the advanced learner. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
There is a list of references at the end of each chapter. ☊ reference ☊
We will take up references after the interview. ☊ reference ☊
Keep the list of numbers near the phone for easy reference. ☊ reference ☊
I wrote down the name of the hotel for future reference (= because it might be useful in the future). ☊ reference ☊
The library contains many popular works of reference (= reference books). ☊ reference ☊
The book is full of references to growing up in India. ☊ reference ☊
The windows reflected the bright afternoon sunlight. ☊ reflect ☊
far-reaching/major/sweeping reforms ☊ reform ☊
to have/pay/show little regard for other people's property ☊ regard ☊
the Arctic/tropical/desert, etc. regions ☊ region ☊
register sb + adj.: register (sb) as sth: She is officially registered (as) disabled. ☊ register ☊
register (at/for sth): to register at a hotel ☊ register ☊
Could you sign the hotel register please, sir? ☊ register ☊
A light flashed at regular intervals. ☊ regular ☊
There is a regular bus service to the airport. ☊ regular ☊
Imperfect articles are rejected by our quality control. ☊ reject ☊
Please reject the following candidates... ☊ reject ☊
Our product needs an image that people can relate to. ☊ relate to sth/sb ☊
relationship (between A and B): The relationship between the police and the local community has improved. ☊ relationship ☊
It's all relative though, isn't it? We never had any money when I was a kid and $500 was a fortune to us. ☊ relative ☊
a family-run hotel with a relaxed atmosphere ☊ relaxed ☊
Police have released no further details about the accident. ☊ release ☊
to release a movie/book/CD ☊ release ☊
new products released onto the market ☊ release ☊
a few moments of light relief in an otherwise dull performance ☊ relief ☊
Massage can bring some relief from tension. ☊ relief ☊
Very little of the house remained after the fire. ☊ remain ☊
It remains to be seen (= it will only be known later) whether you are right. ☊ remain ☊
a remarkable achievement/career/talent ☊ remarkable ☊
remember (that)...: Remember (that) you may feel sleepy after taking the pills. ☊ remember ☊
remember doing sth: Do you remember switching the lights off before we came out? ☊ remember ☊
a rent book (= used to record payments of rent) ☊ rent ☊
rent (sth): to live in rented accommodation/housing/property ☊ rent ☊
repeat sth (after sb): Listen and repeat each sentence after me. ☊ repeat ☊
to repeat a mistake/a process/an exercise ☊ repeat ☊
to replace the handset (= after using the telephone). ☊ replace ☊
You should report for duty at 9.30 a.m. ☊ report ☊
report sth (to sb): Have you reported the accident to the police yet? ☊ report ☊
report sb (to sb) (for sth/for doing sth): She threatened to report him to the authorities for hunting without a licence. ☊ report ☊
report sth (to sb): The crash happened seconds after the pilot reported engine trouble. ☊ report ☊
She was reported by the hospital spokesman to be making excellent progress. ☊ report ☊
a police/medical report ☊ report ☊
The carvings represent a hunting scene. ☊ represent ☊
Each colour on the chart represents a different department. ☊ represent ☊
This decision represents a significant departure from previous policy. ☊ represent ☊
It is illegal to reproduce these worksheets without permission from the publisher. ☊ reproduce ☊
The photocopier reproduces colours very well. ☊ reproduce ☊
This material can be reproduced without payment. ☊ reproduce ☊
All illustrations are reproduced by kind permission of the Mercury Gallery. ☊ reproduce ☊
Unfortunately, he was never able to reproduce this level of performance in a competition. ☊ reproduce ☊
Most reptiles reproduce by laying eggs on land. ☊ reproduce ☊
reproduce itself: cells reproducing themselves (= making new ones) ☊ reproduce ☊
Catalogues are available on request. ☊ request ☊
request sb to do sth: We were requested to assemble in the lobby. ☊ request ☊
require that...: We require that you comply with the following rules:... ☊ require ☊
The bank rescued the company from bankruptcy. ☊ rescue ☊
research (into/on sth/sb): He has carried out extensive research into renewable energy sources. ☊ research ☊
She's in New York researching her new book (= finding facts and information to put in it). ☊ research ☊
research how, what, etc...: We have to research how the product will actually be used. ☊ research ☊
There were confrontations between local residents and the police. ☊ resident ☊
The hotel restaurant is open to non-residents. ☊ resident ☊
resistance to sb/sth: The demonstrators offered little or no resistance to the police. ☊ resistance ☊
Strike action should be regarded as a last resort, when all attempts to negotiate have failed. ☊ resort ☊
the exploitation of minerals and other natural resources ☊ resource ☊
We must make the most efficient use of the available financial resources. ☊ resource ☊
resource books for teachers ☊ resource ☊
A deep mutual respect and understanding developed between them. ☊ respect ☊
to respect other people's property ☊ respect ☊
response (to sb/sth): The product was developed in response to customer demand. ☊ response ☊
I don't feel ready to take on new responsibilities. ☊ responsibility ☊
I did it on my own responsibility (= without being told to and being willing to take the blame if it had gone wrong). ☊ responsibility ☊
Order was quickly restored after the riots. ☊ restore ☊
He made one big mistake, and, as a result, lost his job. ☊ result ☊
This book is the result of 25 years of research. ☊ result ☊
result sb/sth doing sth: These policies resulted in many elderly people suffering hardship. ☊ result in sth ☊
He is retiring next year after 30 years with the company. ☊ retire ☊
Susan is going to take early retirement (= retire before the usual age). ☊ retirement ☊
Train services have returned to normal after the strike. ☊ return ☊
He returns to this topic later in the report. ☊ return ☊
The following day the pain returned. ☊ return ☊
return sb/sth to sb/sth: We had to return the hairdryer to the store because it was faulty. ☊ return ☊
I must return some books to the library. ☊ return ☊
return (to...) (from...): She's returning to Australia tomorrow after six months in Europe. ☊ return ☊
They appealed for a return to work (= after a strike). ☊ return ☊
We would appreciate the prompt return of books to the library. ☊ return ☊
Write your return address (= the address that a reply should be sent to) on the back of the envelope. ☊ return ☊
The policy is likely to be reversed if there is a change of government. ☊ reverse ☊
the government's review of its education policy ☊ review ☊
a book review ☊ review ☊
The government may need to revise its policy in the light of this report. ☊ revise ☊
a revised edition of a textbook ☊ revise ☊
Their educational policies are due for revision. ☊ revision ☊
After a steep climb you will be rewarded by magnificent views from the summit. ☊ reward ☊
iron-rich rocks ☊ rich ☊
He's ridden six winners so far this year (= in horse racing). ☊ ride ☊
Lee was standing right behind her. ☊ right ☊
I'm right behind you on this one (= I am supporting you). ☊ right ☊
Take the first right, then the second left. ☊ right ☊
all rights reserved (= protected or kept for the owners of the book, film/movie, etc.) ☊ right ☊
The property belongs to her by right. ☊ right ☊
She doesn't understand the difference between right and wrong. ☊ right ☊
It was difficult to establish the rights and wrongs (= the true facts) of the matter. ☊ right ☊
Rightly or wrongly, many older people are afraid of violence in the streets. ☊ rightly ☊
The children sat on the floor in a ring. ☊ ring ☊
ring sb/sth up: I'll ring you up later. ☊ ring ☊
He rang up the police station. ☊ ring ☊
He isn't here now—could you ring back later? ☊ ring back, ring sb back ☊
She watched the gentle rise and fall of his chest as he slept. ☊ rise ☊
The wind is rising—I think there's a storm coming. ☊ rise ☊
They were willing to risk everything for their liberty. ☊ risk ☊
This latest design has no rivals (= it is easily the best design available). ☊ rival ☊
It would be better to transport the goods by rail rather than by road. ☊ road ☊
a rock band/star ☊ rock ☊
roll sth + adv./prep.: Delivery men were rolling barrels across the yard. ☊ roll ☊
Why don't you ever give me flowers? I wish you'd be more romantic. ☊ romantic ☊
After 20 years in America, I still feel my roots are in England. ☊ root ☊
deep spreading roots ☊ root ☊
Trim rough edges with a sharp knife. ☊ rough ☊
The child was watching it all with big round eyes (= showing interest). ☊ round ☊
We clean and repair the machines as a matter of routine. ☊ routine ☊
Let's sit in the back row. ☊ row ☊
The back of my shoe is rubbing. ☊ rub ☊
Why are you so rude to your mother? ☊ rude ☊
That one mistake ruined his chances of getting the job. ☊ ruin ☊
A large number of churches fell into ruin after the revolution. ☊ ruin ☊
under Communist/civilian/military, etc. rule ☊ rule ☊
The family ruled London's gangland in the sixties. ☊ rule ☊
After the revolution, anarchy ruled. ☊ rule ☊
Police have not ruled out the possibility that the man was murdered. ☊ rule sb/sth out ☊
run sth + adv./prep.: We ran a cable from the lights to the stage. ☊ run ☊
He ran through the names on the list. ☊ run through sth ☊
I go for a run every morning. ☊ run ☊
a list of runners (= horses in a race) and riders ☊ runner ☊
Book now and avoid the last-minute rush. ☊ rush ☊
'I'll let you have the book back tomorrow.' 'There's no rush.' ☊ rush ☊
Sad to say (= unfortunately) the house has now been demolished. ☊ sad ☊
Sadly, after eight years of marriage they had grown apart. ☊ sadly ☊
I felt a deep sadness. ☊ sadness ☊
safe (for sb) (to do sth): Is the water here safe to drink? ☊ safe ☊
The police are concerned for the safety of the 12-year-old boy who has been missing for three days. ☊ safety ☊
All main courses come with salad or vegetables. ☊ salad ☊
Is cold meat and salad OK for lunch? ☊ salad ☊
a side salad (= a small bowl of salad served with the main course of a meal) ☊ salad ☊
a salad bowl (= a large bowl for serving salad in) ☊ salad ☊
a chicken salad ☊ salad ☊
a pasta salad ☊ salad ☊
The survey covers a representative sample of schools. ☊ sample ☊
a sample survey ☊ sample ☊
Samples of the water contained pesticide. ☊ sample ☊
He had the satisfaction of seeing his book become a best-seller. ☊ satisfaction ☊
We cannot satisfy demand for the product. ☊ satisfy ☊
tomato/cranberry/chilli, etc. sauce ☊ sauce ☊
The goalie saved brilliantly from Johnson's long-range shot. ☊ save ☊
save sb from doing sth: The prize money saved her from having to find a job. ☊ save ☊
save sth: She did it herself to save argument. ☊ save ☊
save sb sth: Thanks for sending that letter for me—it saved me a trip. ☊ save ☊
save doing sth: He's grown a beard to save shaving. ☊ save ☊
save sb doing sth: If you phone for an appointment, it'll save you waiting. ☊ save ☊
save sth: We'll take a cab to save time. ☊ save ☊
save sb sth (on sth): If we go this way it will save us two hours on the trip. ☊ save ☊
save sb sth: Save me some food. ☊ save ☊
save (up) (for sth): I'm saving for a new bike. ☊ save ☊
save sb/sth from doing sth: She saved a little girl from falling into the water. ☊ save ☊
say where, why, etc...: The book doesn't say where he was born. ☊ say ☊
say (that)...: Say you lose your job: what would you do then? ☊ say ☊
say (that)...: He said (that) his name was Sam. ☊ say ☊
'That's impossible!' 'So you say (= but I think you may be wrong).' ☊ say ☊
'Why can't I go out now?' 'Because I say so.' ☊ say ☊
If you don't invest in this, you're saying no to a potential fortune. ☊ say no (to sth) ☊
to achieve economies of scale in production (= to produce many items so the cost of producing each one is reduced) ☊ scale ☊
It was not until morning that the sheer scale of the damage could be seen (= how great it was). ☊ scale ☊
recent scares about pesticides in food ☊ scare ☊
Chinese will be on the school schedule from next year. ☊ schedule ☊
schedule sth (for sth): The meeting is scheduled for Friday afternoon. ☊ schedule ☊
The transition from school to work can be difficult. ☊ school ☊
Shall I meet you after school today? ☊ school ☊
after-school activities ☊ school ☊
A penalty in the last minute of the game levelled the score 2-2. ☊ score ☊
They scratched lines in the dirt to mark out a pitch. ☊ scratch ☊
Some graffiti had been scratched on the back of the door. ☊ scratch ☊
You can scratch my name off the list. ☊ scratch ☊
The dog scratched itself behind the ear. ☊ scratch ☊
She was a star of stage and screen (= plays and films/movies). ☊ screen ☊
The bookcase is screwed to the wall. ☊ screw ☊
a hotel room with sea view ☊ sea ☊
Troops sealed off the site following a bomb alert. ☊ seal sth off ☊
The road will remain sealed off until the police have completed their investigations. ☊ seal sth off ☊
Police searched for clues in the area. ☊ search ☊
search sth: His house had clearly been searched and the book was missing. ☊ search ☊
search sth for sth/sb: Police searched the area for clues. ☊ search ☊
the cricket/hunting/shooting, etc. season ☊ season ☊
The female changes colour during the breeding season. ☊ season ☊
The hotels are always full during the peak season (= when most people are on holiday/vacation). ☊ season ☊
He put his shopping on the seat behind him. ☊ seat ☊
Italy scored a second goal just after half-time. ☊ second ☊
Osaka is Japan's second-largest city. ☊ second ☊
The spreadsheet application is second only to word processing in terms of popularity. ☊ second ☊
As a dancer, he is second to none (= nobody is a better dancer than he is). ☊ second ☊
The police had secretly filmed the conversations. ☊ secretly ☊
She was dismissed for revealing trade secrets. ☊ secret ☊
the manufacturing sector ☊ sector ☊
service-sector jobs (= in hotels, restaurants, etc.) ☊ sector ☊
Information must be stored so that it is secure from accidental deletion. ☊ secure ☊
airport security ☊ security ☊
They carried out security checks at the airport. ☊ security ☊
The visit took place amidst tight security (= the use of many police officers). ☊ security ☊
the security forces/services (= the police, army, etc.) ☊ security ☊
'Can I go to the party?' 'We'll see (= I'll decide later). ☊ see ☊
see what, why, etc...: 'It's broken.' 'Oh yes, I see what you mean.' ☊ see ☊
'Can we go swimming?' 'I don't see why not (= yes, you can).' ☊ see ☊
Will you see to the arrangements for the next meeting? ☊ see to sth ☊
You see, the thing is, we won't be finished before Friday. ☊ you see ☊
I seem to have left my book at home. ☊ seem ☊
All our hotels have been carefully selected for the excellent value they provide. ☊ select ☊
select sb/sth to do sth: Six theatre companies have been selected to take part in this year's festival. ☊ select ☊
select what, which, etc...: Select what you want from the options available. ☊ select ☊
He's not his usual happy self this morning. ☊ self ☊
The book sold well and was reprinted many times. ☊ sell ☊
Most supermarkets sell a range of organic products. ☊ sell ☊
The CD player was faulty so we sent it back to the manufacturers. ☊ send ☊
a strong sense of purpose/identity/duty, etc. ☊ sense ☊
Helmets can give cyclists a false sense of security. ☊ sense ☊
The eyes of some fish are acutely sensitive to light. ☊ sensitive ☊
Write a list of names on a separate piece of paper. ☊ separate ☊
separate sth into sth: Make a list of points and separate them into 'desirable' and 'essential'. ☊ separate ☊
separate sb/sth: Police tried to separate the two men who were fighting. ☊ separate ☊
separate sb/sth from/and sb: A high wall separated our back yard from the playing field. ☊ separate ☊
separate from sb: He separated from his wife after 20 years of marriage. ☊ separate ☊
They were photographed separately and then as a group. ☊ separately ☊
They were reunited after a separation of more than 20 years. ☊ separation ☊
Sixty per cent of all marital separations occur before the tenth year of marriage. ☊ separation ☊
Why can't you ever take anything seriously? ☊ take sb/sth seriously ☊
Most of their economic policies serve the interests of big business. ☊ serve ☊
She was serving behind the counter. ☊ serve ☊
serve (sth): Breakfast is served between 7 and 10 a.m. ☊ serve ☊
morning/evening service ☊ service ☊
After retiring, she became involved in voluntary service in the local community. ☊ service ☊
We guarantee (an) excellent service. ☊ service ☊
Two soccer fans plunged to their deaths after a heavy drinking session. ☊ session ☊
We sat and watched the sun setting. ☊ set ☊
set sth for sth: What books have been set (= are to be studied) for the English course? ☊ set ☊
The table was set for six guests. ☊ set ☊
The police set up roadblocks on routes out of the city. ☊ set sth up ☊
I've set up a meeting for Friday. ☊ set sth up ☊
We set off for London just after ten. ☊ set off ☊
a set of six chairs ☊ set ☊
She settled in Vienna after her father's death. ☊ settle ☊
Good, that's settled, then. ☊ settle ☊
He had to settle his affairs (= arrange all his personal business) in Paris before he could return home. ☊ settle ☊
I settled down with a book. ☊ settle down ☊
Several letters arrived this morning. ☊ several ☊
He's written several books about India. ☊ several ☊
a severe case of woodworm ☊ severe ☊
His face was deep in shadow, turned away from her. ☊ shadow ☊
He dismissed the idea with a firm shake of his head (= turning it from side to side to mean 'no'). ☊ shake ☊
Shall I send you the book? ☊ shall ☊
What sort of shape was the car in after the accident? ☊ shape ☊
She had a leading role in shaping party policy. ☊ shape ☊
Rita shared her money out among her six grandchildren. ☊ share ☊
Next year we hope to have a bigger share of the market. ☊ share ☊
a sharp turn to the left ☊ sharp ☊
She read out the list in sharp, clipped tones. ☊ sharp ☊
Emma has a sharp tongue (= she often speaks in an unpleasant or unkind way). ☊ sharp ☊
sharp with sb: He was very sharp with me when I was late. ☊ sharp ☊
to have sharp eyes ☊ sharp ☊
a girl of sharp intelligence ☊ sharp ☊
a sharp sense of humour ☊ sharp ☊
It was very sharp of you to see that! ☊ sharp ☊
a sharp outline ☊ sharp ☊
The photograph is not very sharp (= there are no clear contrasts between areas of light and shade). ☊ sharp ☊
a sharp knife ☊ sharp ☊
sharp teeth ☊ sharp ☊
The report was sharply critical of the police. ☊ sharply ☊
Profits fell sharply following the takeover. ☊ sharply ☊
a clean/blank sheet of paper (= with no writing on it) ☊ sheet ☊
Have you changed the sheets (= put clean sheets on the bed)? ☊ sheet ☊
The book I wanted was on the top shelf. ☊ shelf ☊
empty shelves ☊ shelf ☊
shift (from...) (to/towards/toward...): The balance of power shifted away from workers towards employers. ☊ shift ☊
Her sympathies gradually shifted to the side of the protesters. ☊ shift ☊
shift sth (from...) (to...): He shifted his gaze from the child to her. ☊ shift ☊
She shifted her weight from one foot to the other. ☊ shift ☊
The sun shone brightly in a cloudless sky. ☊ shine ☊
A light was shining in the distance. ☊ shine ☊
Her eyes were shining with excitement. ☊ shine ☊
Excitement was shining in her eyes. ☊ shine ☊
shiny new stuff/software ☊ shiny new ☊
Raw materials and labour come by ship, rail or road. ☊ ship ☊
The shock of the explosion could be felt up to six miles away. ☊ shock ☊
I got a terrible shock the other day. ☊ shock ☊
Cameras ready? OK, shoot! ☊ shoot ☊
The police rarely shoot to kill (= try to kill the people they shoot at). ☊ shoot ☊
Police rushed to the scene of the shooting and found one person dead and three wounded. ☊ shooting ☊
She was exhausted after a day's shooting. ☊ shooting ☊
He likes to shop at the local market. ☊ shop ☊
She was determined to go out and shop till she dropped. ☊ shop ☊
There should be plenty of time to go shopping before we leave New York. ☊ shop ☊
'Where's Mum?' 'She went shopping.' ☊ shop ☊
to go shopping ☊ shopping ☊
When shall I do the shopping? ☊ shopping ☊
We do our shopping on Saturdays. ☊ shopping ☊
a shopping trolley ☊ shopping ☊
to put the shopping in the car ☊ shopping ☊
She is not short of excuses when things go wrong. ☊ short ☊
a short book (= taking a short time to read, because it does not have many pages) ☊ short ☊
She arrived shortly after us. ☊ shortly ☊
I bought a new umbrella but lost it shortly afterwards. ☊ shortly ☊
I'll be ready shortly. ☊ shortly ☊
I should have finished the book by Friday. ☊ should ☊
shout at sb: Then he started shouting and swearing at her. ☊ shout ☊
show yourself to be/have sth: He has shown himself to be ready to make compromises. ☊ show ☊
show that...: He has shown that he is ready to make compromises. ☊ show ☊
show (that)...: The figures clearly show that her claims are false. ☊ show ☊
show sb/sth to be/have sth: His new book shows him to be a first-rate storyteller. ☊ show ☊
to put on/stage a show ☊ show ☊
She's the star of the show! ☊ show ☊
a hotel room with bath and shower ☊ shower ☊
He shut his book and looked up. ☊ shut ☊
We left the hotel only to discover that the whole city shuts at 10.30. ☊ shut ☊
The theatre shut down after more than half a century. ☊ shut down ☊
She slammed the door shut. ☊ shut ☊
A cube has six sides. ☊ side ☊
Keep close to my side. ☊ side ☊
The player received treatment on the side of the pitch. ☊ side ☊
They crossed from one side of London to the other. ☊ side ☊
She tilted her head to one side. ☊ side ☊
There were two children ahead, walking side by side. ☊ side by side ☊
The ship rolled from side to side. ☊ from side to side ☊
He looked sideways at her. ☊ sideways ☊
He has been moved sideways (= moved to another job at the same level as before, not higher or lower). ☊ sideways ☊
She slid him a sideways glance. ☊ sideways ☊
The house was hidden from sight behind some trees. ☊ sight ☊
After ten days at sea, we had our first sight of land. ☊ sight ☊
Call the police at the first sign of trouble. ☊ sign ☊
There were no outward signs that anything was wrong. ☊ sign ☊
The rise in inflation is a clear signal that the government's policies are not working. ☊ signal ☊
Reducing prison sentences would send the wrong signals to criminals. ☊ signal ☊
Her work is full of silly mistakes. ☊ silly ☊
Why worry about a silly thing like that? ☊ silly ☊
simple pleasures, like reading and walking ☊ simple ☊
The book explains grammar simply and clearly. ☊ simply ☊
Anyway, to put it simply, we still owe them £2 000. ☊ simply ☊
I haven't eaten since breakfast. ☊ since ☊
Singles are available from £50 per night. ☊ single ☊
Bombs sank all four carriers. ☊ sink ☊
Good morning, sir. Can I help you? ☊ sir ☊
Are you ready to order, sir? ☊ sir ☊
I haven't had time to clear up, so I'm all at sixes and sevens. ☊ at sixes and sevens ☊
The business over the lawsuit had really knocked her for six. ☊ hit/knock sb for six ☊
The jacket was the wrong size. ☊ size ☊
to sleep well/deeply/soundly/badly ☊ sleep ☊
We sometimes sleep late at the weekends (= until late in the morning). ☊ sleep ☊
What are our sleeping arrangements here (= where shall we sleep)? ☊ sleep ☊
Ros fell into a deep sleep. ☊ sleep ☊
I'll feel better after a good night's sleep (= a night when I sleep well). ☊ sleep ☊
The cup hit the floor with a smash. ☊ smash ☊
Twelve hours later she was all smiles again. ☊ all smiles ☊
The colours blend smoothly together. ☊ smoothly ☊
She worked hard so that everything would be ready in time. ☊ so ☊
So after shouting and screaming for an hour she walked out in tears. ☊ so ☊
Social events and training days are arranged for all the staff. ☊ social ☊
policies that will benefit society as a whole ☊ society ☊
She closed the door softly behind her. ☊ softly ☊
The room was softly lit by a lamp. ☊ softly ☊
There must be some mistake. ☊ some ☊
There's something wrong with the TV. ☊ something ☊
She called at something after ten o'clock. ☊ something ☊
She sold the house soon after her husband died. ☊ soon ☊
I soon realized the mistake. ☊ soon ☊
His feet were sore after the walk. ☊ sore ☊
My stomach is still sore (= painful) after the operation. ☊ sore ☊
We're sort of doing it the wrong way. ☊ sort of ☊
sort sth: sorting the mail ☊ sort ☊
sort sth into sth: The computer sorts the words into alphabetical order. ☊ sort ☊
Rubbish can easily be separated and sorted into plastics, glass and paper. ☊ sort ☊
sort sth from sth: Women and children sorted the ore from the rock. ☊ sort ☊
I'm really busy—can you sort it? ☊ sort ☊
If you can wait a moment, I'll sort it all out for you. ☊ sort sth/sb/yourself out ☊
You load up the car and I'll sort the kids out. ☊ sort sth/sb/yourself out ☊
There was a feeling of restlessness deep in her soul. ☊ soul ☊
Sound travels more slowly than light. ☊ sound ☊
The tiny window was the only source of light. ☊ source ☊
floor/office/shelf, etc. space ☊ space ☊
We must make good use of the available space. ☊ space ☊
I'll clear a space for your books. ☊ space ☊
I haven't had a spare moment this morning. ☊ spare ☊
Are there any tickets going spare (= are there any available, not being used by sb else)? ☊ spare ☊
She still speaks about him with great affection. ☊ speak ☊
The brochure speaks of beautiful secluded grounds. ☊ speak ☊
'Can I speak to Susan?' 'Speaking.' (= at the beginning of a telephone conversation) ☊ speak ☊
Please speak up—we can't hear you at the back. ☊ speak up ☊
Her speech was slurred—she was clearly drunk. ☊ speech ☊
He reduced speed and turned sharp left. ☊ speed ☊
travelling at the speed of light/sound ☊ speed ☊
This course is designed so that students can progress at their own speed. ☊ speed ☊
Speed is his greatest asset as a tennis player. ☊ speed ☊
They have speeded up production of the new car. ☊ speed up, speed sth up ☊
spell sth + adj.: You've spelt my name wrong. ☊ spell ☊
a cold/hot/wet/bright, etc. spell ☊ spell ☊
There will be rain at first, with sunny spells later. ☊ spell ☊
a list of difficult spellings ☊ spelling ☊
split (with sb/sth): the years following his bitter split with his wife ☊ split ☊
rust spots ☊ spot ☊
a can of insect spray (= used to kill insects) ☊ spray ☊
spray sb/sth (with sth): The crops are regularly sprayed with pesticide. ☊ spray ☊
spread sth: Why not pay monthly and spread the cost of your car insurance? ☊ spread ☊
Water began to spread across the floor. ☊ spread ☊
Sue spread the map out on the floor. ☊ spread ☊
The cat crouched ready to spring. ☊ spring ☊
The book had rounded, not square, corners. ☊ square ☊
The hotel is just off the main square. ☊ square ☊
The floor was tiled in squares of grey and white marble. ☊ square ☊
The audience threw flowers onto the stage. ☊ stage ☊
There were more than 50 people on stage in one scene. ☊ stage ☊
They marched off stage to the sound of trumpets. ☊ stage ☊
His parents didn't want him to go on the stage (= to be an actor). ☊ stage ☊
She was a popular star of stage and screen (= theatre and cinema/movies). ☊ stage ☊
The police are building up a picture of the incident stage by stage. ☊ stage ☊
The product is at the design stage. ☊ stage ☊
stamp A (with B): The box was stamped with the maker's name. ☊ stamp ☊
The maker's name was stamped in gold on the box. ☊ stamp ☊
Sam stamped his foot in anger. ☊ stamp ☊
After the earthquake, only a few houses were left standing. ☊ stand ☊
'The book's by T.C. Smith.' 'What does the 'T.C.' stand for?' ☊ stand for sth ☊
The police ordered the crowd to stand back. ☊ stand back (from sth) ☊
Televisions are a standard feature in most hotel rooms. ☊ standard ☊
pop/rock/Hollywood, etc. stars ☊ star ☊
a football/tennis, etc. star ☊ star ☊
He's so good—I'm sure he'll be a big star. ☊ star ☊
She acts well but she hasn't got star quality. ☊ star ☊
The best models receive star treatment. ☊ star ☊
She was the star of many popular television series. ☊ star ☊
The star of the show was a young Italian singer. ☊ star ☊
the star role/part ☊ star ☊
three-/four-/five-star hotels ☊ star ☊
What star rating does this restaurant have? ☊ star ☊
a horse with a white star on its forehead ☊ star ☊
a sheriff's star ☊ star ☊
I've put a star by the names of the girls in the class. ☊ star ☊
a four-star general ☊ star ☊
There was a big moon and hundreds of stars were shining overhead. ☊ star ☊
Sirius is the brightest star in the sky. ☊ star ☊
We camped out under the stars. ☊ star ☊
The studio wants to star her in a sequel to last year's hit. ☊ star ☊
start sth (as sth): He started life as a teacher before turning to journalism. ☊ start ☊
Hotel prices start at €50 a night for a double room. ☊ start ☊
Do you start the day with a good breakfast? ☊ start ☊
I only started (= began to read) this book yesterday. ☊ start ☊
Mistakes were starting to creep in. ☊ start ☊
I want to make an early start in the morning. ☊ start ☊
state police/troopers ☊ state ☊
Are the following statements true or false? ☊ statement ☊
The prime minister is expected to issue a statement on the policy change this afternoon. ☊ statement ☊
The police asked me to make a statement (= a written account of facts concerning a crime, used in court if legal action follows). ☊ statement ☊
a police station ☊ station ☊
a railway station ☊ station ☊
Can you stay behind after the others have gone and help me clear up? ☊ stay ☊
+ adv./prep.: I don't know why they stay together (= remain married or in a relationship). ☊ stay ☊
We found out we were staying in the same hotel. ☊ stay ☊
I'll report you to the police if I catch you stealing again. ☊ steal ☊
the iron and steel industry ☊ steel ☊
Having completed the first stage, you can move on to step 2. ☊ step ☊
The hotel is only a short step from the beach. ☊ step ☊
'Shall we meet on Friday this week?' 'No, let's stick to Saturday.' ☊ stick to sth ☊
I'm really stiff after that bike ride yesterday. ☊ stiff ☊
a country's housing stock (= all the houses available for living in) ☊ stock ☊
She couldn't stomach any breakfast. ☊ stomach ☊
a stone floor ☊ stone ☊
Why has the engine stopped? ☊ stop ☊
Please stop crying and tell me what's wrong. ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth: He was stopped by the police for speeding. ☊ stop ☊
Work has temporarily come to a stop while the funding is reviewed. ☊ stop ☊
A few minutes later the storm broke (= began). ☊ storm ☊
The police didn't believe her story. ☊ story ☊
Many years later I returned to Africa but that's another story (= I am not going to talk about it now). ☊ story ☊
Come straight home after school. ☊ straight ☊
I'm going to the library straight after the class. ☊ straight ☊
A strange thing happened this morning. ☊ strange ☊
strange (how...): It's strange how childhood impressions linger. ☊ strange ☊
stress out: I try not to stress out when things go wrong. ☊ stress ☊
Beyond the mountains stretches a vast desert. ☊ stretch ☊
stretch sth + adv./prep.: I stretched out a hand and picked up the book. ☊ stretch ☊
Two days later tragedy struck. ☊ strike ☊
The lion crouched ready to strike. ☊ strike ☊
Police fear that the killer may strike again. ☊ strike ☊
After the guests had gone, I stripped all the beds (= removed all the sheets in order to wash them). ☊ strip ☊
He won by two strokes (= in golf, by taking two fewer strokes than his opponent). ☊ stroke ☊
Are you feeling stronger now after your rest? ☊ strong ☊
There was a strong police presence at the demonstration. ☊ strong ☊
a light shining strongly ☊ strongly ☊
struggle (with sb/sth): Lisa struggled with her conscience before talking to the police. ☊ struggle ☊
After a short struggle, I managed to get the knife away from him. ☊ struggle ☊
It was a real struggle to be ready on time. ☊ struggle ☊
a graduate/postgraduate/research student ☊ student ☊
I like reading and stuff. ☊ stuff ☊
a stupid mistake ☊ stupid ☊
The hotel has been redecorated but it's lost a lot of its style. ☊ style ☊
books on many different subjects ☊ subject ☊
He ate a substantial breakfast. ☊ substantial ☊
He was brought on as (a) substitute after half-time. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute sb/sth: Beckham was substituted in the second half after a knee injury (= somebody else played instead of Beckham in the second half). ☊ substitute ☊
She was surprised by the book's success (= that it had sold a lot of copies). ☊ success ☊
This arrangement has operated successfully for the past six years. ☊ successfully ☊
Why are you in such a hurry? ☊ such ☊
Such is the elegance of this typeface that it is still a favourite of designers. ☊ such ☊
The following day she felt sufficiently well to go to work. ☊ sufficiently ☊
it is suggested that...: It has been suggested that bright children take their exams early. ☊ suggest ☊
It has been suggested that bright children should take their exams early. ☊ suggest ☊
The stage lighting was used to suggest a beach scene. ☊ suggest ☊
We are open to suggestions (= willing to listen to ideas from other people). ☊ suggestion ☊
it suits sb to do sth: It suits me to start work at a later time. ☊ suit ☊
a six-figure sum ☊ sum ☊
The following is a summary of our conclusions. ☊ summary ☊
The sun was shining and birds were singing. ☊ sun ☊
This room gets the sun in the mornings. ☊ sun ☊
They've booked a holiday in the sun (= in a place where it is warm and the sun shines a lot). ☊ sun ☊
Liverpool were clearly the superior team. ☊ superior ☊
Books were in short supply (= there were not enough of them). ☊ supply ☊
He turned to crime to support his drug habit. ☊ support ☊
The atmosphere of Mars could not support life. ☊ support ☊
The company will support customers in Europe (= solve their problems with a product). ☊ support ☊
Why do you suppose he resigned? ☊ suppose ☊
suppose sb/sth (to be/have) sth: suppose sb/sth + adj./noun: Suppose him (to be) dead—what then? ☊ suppose ☊
Suppose we take a later train? ☊ suppose ☊
How was I supposed to know you were waiting for me? ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
She's cleaned all the kitchen surfaces. ☊ surface ☊
There are few surprises in this year's budget. ☊ surprise ☊
surround sb/sth: Police surrounded the building. ☊ surround ☊
surround sb/sth with sb/sth: They've surrounded the building with police. ☊ surround ☊
A recent survey showed 75% of those questioned were in favour of the plan. ☊ survey ☊
The survey revealed that... ☊ survey ☊
to conduct/carry out a survey ☊ survey ☊
an aerial survey (= made by taking photographs from an aircraft) ☊ survey ☊
a geological survey ☊ survey ☊
The next morning we surveyed the damage caused by the fire. ☊ survey ☊
He surveyed himself in the mirror before going out. ☊ survey ☊
She opened her eyes and surveyed her surroundings. ☊ survey ☊
We surveyed 500 smokers and found that over three quarters would like to give up. ☊ survey ☊
87% of the 1 000 companies surveyed employ part-time staff. ☊ survey ☊
Of the six people injured in the crash, only two survived. ☊ survive ☊
survive sth + adj.: Few buildings survived the war intact. ☊ survive ☊
As I had suspected all along, he was not a real policeman. ☊ suspect ☊
suspect sb/sth of sth: He resigned after being suspected of theft. ☊ suspect ☊
suspect sb/sth: Whom do the police suspect? ☊ suspect ☊
Do you have a list of likely suspects? ☊ suspect ☊
My suspicions were confirmed when police raided the property. ☊ suspicion ☊
I have a horrible suspicion that we've come to the wrong station. ☊ suspicion ☊
They became suspicious of his behaviour and contacted the police. ☊ suspicious ☊
Police are not treating the fire as suspicious. ☊ suspicious ☊
swear at sb/sth: Why did you let him swear at you like that? ☊ swear ☊
sweep (sth): to sweep the floor ☊ sweep ☊
sweep sth + adj.: The showroom had been emptied and swept clean. ☊ sweep ☊
She swept the clothes onto the floor and invited him to sit down. ☊ sweep ☊
a light switch ☊ switch ☊
That was in the days before electricity was available at the flick of a switch. ☊ switch ☊
switch (over) (from sth) (to sth): We're in the process of switching over to a new system of invoicing. ☊ switch ☊
switch sth (over) (from sth) (to sth): The meeting has been switched to next week. ☊ switch ☊
A list of symbols used on the map is given in the index. ☊ symbol ☊
May we offer our deepest sympathies on the death of your wife. ☊ sympathy ☊
the male reproductive system ☊ system ☊
a table of contents (= a list of the main points or information in a book, usually at the front of the book) ☊ table ☊
He questioned her next morning over the breakfast table (= during breakfast). ☊ table ☊
take sth: The journey to the airport takes about half an hour. ☊ take ☊
take sth to do sth: It takes about half an hour to get to the airport. ☊ take ☊
It'll take her time to recover from the illness. ☊ take ☊
to take a deep breath ☊ take ☊
Does the hotel take credit cards? ☊ take ☊
Why should I take the blame for somebody else's mistakes? ☊ take ☊
Will you take $10 for the book (= will you sell it for $10)? ☊ take ☊
We took a room at the hotel for two nights. ☊ take ☊
Will you take your books off the table? ☊ take ☊
My name had been taken off the list. ☊ take ☊
take sth out of sth: Part of her article is taken straight (= copied) out of my book. ☊ take ☊
take sb doing sth: I'm taking the kids swimming later. ☊ take ☊
Her singing career took off after her TV appearance. ☊ take off ☊
The two sides in the dispute say they are ready to talk. ☊ talk ☊
Police seized various books and tapes. ☊ tape ☊
a target area/audience/group (= the particular area, audience, etc. that a product, programme, etc. is aimed at) ☊ target ☊
It was my task to wake everyone up in the morning. ☊ task ☊
The colour and style is a matter of personal taste. ☊ taste ☊
profits before/after tax ☊ tax ☊
teach (sb) that...: My parents taught me that honesty was always the best policy. ☊ teach ☊
We have a team of eight working on product development. ☊ team ☊
I was about to telephone the police. ☊ telephone ☊
tell sb (about sth): Why wasn't I told about the accident? ☊ tell ☊
tell sb + speech: 'I'm ready to go now,' he told her. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb sth: The advertisement told us very little about the product. ☊ tell ☊
a temporary measure/solution/arrangement ☊ temporary ☊
Food will be served in the hospitality tent (= for example at an outdoor show). ☊ tent ☊
a terrible mistake ☊ terrible ☊
The experiment went terribly wrong. ☊ terribly ☊
I'll run a diagnostic test to see why the server keeps crashing. ☊ test ☊
test sth on sb/sth: Our beauty products are not tested on animals. ☊ test ☊
How much are those apples at the back? ☊ that ☊
the Mona Lisa ☊ the ☊
Friday the thirteenth ☊ the ☊
They placed the African elephant on their endangered list. ☊ the ☊
an evening of live music and theatre ☊ theatre ☊
I like music, theatre and cinema. ☊ theatre ☊
current ideas about what makes good theatre (= what makes good entertainment when performed) ☊ theatre ☊
I've been invited too, so I'll see you then. ☊ then ☊
Call again next week. They should have reached a decision by then. ☊ then ☊
I took one look at the car and offered to buy it there and then/then and there (= immediately). ☊ then ☊
First cook the onions, then add the mushrooms. ☊ then ☊
We lived in France and then Italy before coming back to England. ☊ then ☊
'You haven't done anything to upset me.' 'So what's wrong, then?' ☊ then ☊
Why don't you hire a car? Then you'll be able to visit more of the area. ☊ then ☊
According to the theory of relativity, nothing can travel faster than light. ☊ theory ☊
There it is—just behind the chair. ☊ there ☊
There are a lot of people back there (= behind) waiting to get in. ☊ there ☊
I took one look at the car and offered to buy it there and then/then and there (= immediately). ☊ there ☊
a thick book (= one that has a lot of pages) ☊ thick ☊
Apply the paint thickly in even strokes. ☊ thickly ☊
to say the right/wrong thing ☊ thing ☊
'Why did you tell her our secret?' 'I did no such thing!' ☊ thing ☊
Why do you make things so difficult for yourself? ☊ thing ☊
I'll just clear away the breakfast things. ☊ thing ☊
She had thought very deeply about this problem. ☊ think ☊
Well, I like it. What do you think? ☊ think ☊
She explained the thinking behind the campaign. ☊ thinking ☊
I saw her this morning (= today in the morning). ☊ this ☊
a thorough knowledge of the subject ☊ thorough ☊
The police carried out a thorough investigation. ☊ thorough ☊
His clothes, though old and worn, looked clean and of good quality. ☊ though ☊
'Why don't you try the other key?' 'That's a thought!' ☊ thought ☊
He was threatened with dismissal if he continued to turn up late for work. ☊ threaten ☊
The house seemed less threatening in the cold light of day. ☊ threatening ☊
He drove through a red light (= passed it when he should have stopped). ☊ through ☊
We'll be in New York Tuesday through Friday. ☊ through ☊
The flood was too deep to drive through. ☊ through ☊
They export their products to markets throughout the world. ☊ throughout ☊
I tidied up the report before handing it in. ☊ tidy sth up ☊
We need tighter security at the airport. ☊ tight ☊
She was wearing a tight pair of jeans. ☊ tight ☊
Allow plenty of time to get to the airport. ☊ time ☊
We got to the airport with time to spare. ☊ time ☊
The early morning is the best time of day. ☊ time ☊
Have I called at a bad time? Shall I call back later? ☊ time ☊
We stock six different beers at any one time. ☊ time ☊
She leaves the lights on all the time. ☊ all the time, the whole time ☊
Our representatives are ready to help you at all times. ☊ at all times ☊
Will we be in time for the six o'clock train? ☊ in time (for sth/to do sth) ☊
It's about time you cleaned your room! ☊ it's about/high time ☊
The seat tips forward to allow passengers into the back. ☊ tip ☊
He tipped the wheelbarrow on its side. ☊ tip ☊
a back/rear tire ☊ tire ☊
Shopping can be very tiring. ☊ tiring ☊
Place the cursor to the left of the first word. ☊ to ☊
We only work from Monday to Friday. ☊ to ☊
She made a reference to her recent book. ☊ to ☊
We won by six goals to three. ☊ to ☊
They split up after ten years together. ☊ together ☊
After the meeting the two sides in the dispute were no closer together. ☊ together ☊
a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich ☊ tomato ☊
tomorrow afternoon/morning/night/evening ☊ tomorrow ☊
I'll see you the day after tomorrow. ☊ tomorrow ☊
The overall tone of the book is gently nostalgic. ☊ tone ☊
She set the tone for the meeting with a firm statement of company policy. ☊ tone ☊
tooth decay ☊ tooth ☊
The hotel has been refurbished to the tune of a million dollars. ☊ to the tune of sth ☊
Stay tuned for the news coming up next. ☊ tune ☊
a railway/railroad tunnel ☊ tunnel ☊
He decided to turn professional. ☊ turn ☊
turn to sth: Turn to p.23. ☊ turn ☊
The road turns to the left after the church. ☊ turn ☊
She turned the wheel sharply to the left. ☊ turn ☊
We arranged to meet at 7.30, but she never turned up. ☊ turn up ☊
Brown the meat on one side, then turn it over and brown the other side. ☊ turn sth over ☊
Why did she turn down your invitation? ☊ turn sb/sth down ☊
to turn off the light ☊ turn sth off ☊
Make a left/right turn into West Street. ☊ turn ☊
Twist the knob to the left to open the door. ☊ twist ☊
twist sth (+ adv./prep.): He grabbed me and twisted my arm behind my back. ☊ twist ☊
By a curious twist of fate we met again only a week or so later. ☊ twist ☊
After the crash the car was a mass of twisted metal. ☊ twisted ☊
He's inclined to put two and two together and make five (= reaches the wrong conclusion from what he sees, hears, etc.). ☊ put two and two together ☊
I love this type of book. ☊ type ☊
I love these types of books. ☊ type ☊
I love these type of books. ☊ type ☊
Type (in) the filename, then press 'Return'. ☊ type ☊
Typical interview questions are 'Why do you want to study law?' or 'Why did you choose this college?' ☊ typical ☊
The factory typically produces 500 chairs a week. ☊ typically ☊
a back/rear tyre ☊ tyre ☊
Silk sheets are the ultimate luxury. ☊ ultimate ☊
colourful beach umbrellas ☊ umbrella ☊
They found him lying unconscious on the floor. ☊ unconscious ☊
Six suspects are being held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. ☊ under ☊
Under the terms of the lease you had no right to sublet the property. ☊ under ☊
The hotel is still under construction. ☊ under ☊
She took a deep breath and stayed under for more than a minute. ☊ under ☊
toxic waste buried deep underground ☊ underground ☊
understand why, what, etc...: I could never understand why she was fired. ☊ understand ☊
Take a deep breath and see how long you can stay underwater. ☊ underwater ☊
I undid the package and took out the books. ☊ undo ☊
Police officers must be prepared for the unexpected. ☊ the unexpected ☊
unfair dismissal (= a situation in which sb is illegally dismissed from their job) ☊ unfair ☊
Unfortunately for him, the police had been informed and were waiting outside. ☊ unfortunately ☊
the use of environmentally unfriendly products (= that harm the environment) ☊ unfriendly ☊
I didn't realize but he was deeply unhappy at that time. ☊ unhappy ☊
a military/police/nurse's uniform ☊ uniform ☊
The deal will put the company in a unique position to export goods to Eastern Europe. ☊ unique ☊
floor/wall units ☊ unit ☊
a maternity unit ☊ unit ☊
army/military/police units ☊ unit ☊
unite (behind/against sb/sth): Will they unite behind the new leader? ☊ unite ☊
unite (sb/sth) (with sb/sth): She unites keen business skills with a charming personality. ☊ unite ☊
He was trying, for some unknown reason, to count the stars. ☊ unknown ☊
In the unlikely event of a problem arising, please contact the hotel manager. ☊ unlikely ☊
By some unlucky chance, her name was left off the list. ☊ unlucky ☊
She is still a little unsteady on her feet after the operation. ☊ unsteady ☊
Why do you have to be so untidy? ☊ untidy ☊
The street is full of traffic from morning till night. ☊ until ☊
You look nice with your hair up (= arranged on top of or at the back of your head). ☊ up ☊
He's up and about again after his illness. ☊ up ☊
The police turned the whole house upside down looking for clues. ☊ turn sth upside down ☊
Police are urging anyone who saw the accident to contact them immediately. ☊ urge ☊
urge (sb) + speech: 'Why not give it a try?' she urged (him). ☊ urge ☊
use sth to do sth: Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds. ☊ use ☊
useful (for sth/for doing sth): These plants are particularly useful for brightening up shady areas. ☊ useful ☊
Some products can be recycled at the end of their useful life. ☊ useful ☊
She sat in her usual seat at the back. ☊ usual ☊
They asked me why I wanted the job and why I thought I was suitable—you know, the usual thing. ☊ usual ☊
The book provides valuable information on recent trends. ☊ valuable ☊
Spinach is a valuable source of iron. ☊ valuable ☊
My home is my most valuable asset. ☊ valuable ☊
rising property values ☊ value ☊
This great value-for-money offer is only available to society members. ☊ value ☊
The property has been valued at over $2 million. ☊ value ☊
a police van (= for carrying police officers or prisoners) ☊ van ☊
vary from sth to sth: Pulse rates vary slightly from person to person. ☊ vary ☊
a salad of raw vegetables ☊ vegetable ☊
the de luxe/luxury version ☊ version ☊
Be there by six at the very latest. ☊ very ☊
I didn't have a good view of the stage. ☊ view ☊
The book gives readers an inside view of political life. ☊ view ☊
We take the view that it would be wrong to interfere. ☊ view ☊
view (sb/sth as sth): When the car was first built, the design was viewed as highly original. ☊ view ☊
Her books are about village life. ☊ village ☊
violence (against sb): He condemned the protesters' use of violence against the police. ☊ violence ☊
Why do they always have to resort to violence? ☊ violence ☊
Students were involved in violent clashes with the police. ☊ violent ☊
Most stars are not visible to the naked eye. ☊ visible ☊
a visible police presence ☊ visible ☊
After using the cream for a month, I could see no visible difference. ☊ visible ☊
They're on an exchange visit to France. ☊ visit ☊
We had a visit from the police last night. ☊ visit ☊
The police play a vital role in our society. ☊ vital ☊
He recognized Sarah's voice. ☊ voice ☊
to speak in a deep/soft/loud/quiet, etc. voice ☊ voice ☊
'There you are,' said a voice behind me. ☊ voice ☊
When did his voice break (= become deep like a man's)? ☊ voice ☊
vote (on sth): We'll listen to the arguments on both sides and then vote on it. ☊ vote ☊
Wages are paid on Fridays. ☊ wage ☊
wait for sb/sth to do sth: He's waiting for me to make a mistake. ☊ wait ☊
wait to do sth: The hotel had a taxi waiting to collect us. ☊ wait ☊
wake (up): What time do you usually wake up in the morning? ☊ wake ☊
wake from sth: She had just woken from a deep sleep. ☊ wake ☊
What this house wants is a good clean. ☊ want ☊
warn (sb) of sth: Police have warned of possible delays. ☊ warn ☊
wash sth/sb + adj.: The beach had been washed clean by the tide. ☊ wash ☊
I washed and changed before going out. ☊ wash ☊
Go and get washed up. ☊ wash up ☊
to wash out empty bottles ☊ wash sth out ☊
The rain had washed away the footprints. ☊ wash sb/sth away ☊
Wash that mud off your boots before you come in. ☊ wash sth off (sth) ☊
waste sth on sth: Why waste money on clothes you don't need? ☊ waste ☊
watch what, how, etc...: Watch what I do, then you try. ☊ watch ☊
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 ☊
clean/dirty water ☊ water ☊
shallow/deep water ☊ water ☊
Wave after wave of aircraft passed overhead. ☊ wave ☊
wave at/to sb: Why did you wave at him? ☊ wave ☊
Riot police with shields were blocking the demonstrators' way. ☊ way ☊
It was not his way to admit that he had made a mistake. ☊ way ☊
He stopped for breakfast on the way. ☊ on your/the/its way ☊
By the way, I found that book you were looking for. ☊ by the way ☊
What's the time, by the way? ☊ by the way ☊
I guessed that there would be a hundred people there, but I was way out (= wrong by a large amount). ☊ way ☊
Why don't we go and see it together? ☊ we ☊
a weak light/signal/sound ☊ weak ☊
She is still weak after her illness. ☊ weak ☊
His personal wealth is estimated at around $100 million. ☊ wealth ☊
The police still haven't found the murder weapon. ☊ weapon ☊
Week after week the drought continued. ☊ week after week ☊
Sam has a weight problem (= is too fat). ☊ weight ☊
Children are always welcome at the hotel. ☊ welcome ☊
They sell books as well as newspapers. ☊ as well (as sb/sth) ☊
'We lost.' 'Oh, well. Better luck next time.' ☊ well ☊
Oh, very well, then, if you insist. ☊ well ☊
His books are not well known. ☊ well known ☊
What about a trip to France? ☊ what about...? ☊
What did you do that for (= why did you do that)? ☊ what for? ☊
What if the train is late? ☊ what if...? ☊
This is the first time I've sat behind the wheel since the accident. ☊ wheel ☊
There are times when I wonder why I do this job. ☊ when ☊
How can they expect to learn anything when they never listen? ☊ when ☊
Where (= at what point) did I go wrong in my calculations? ☊ where ☊
Where (= in what book, newspaper, etc.) did you read that? ☊ where ☊
It's one of the few countries where people drive on the left. ☊ where ☊
We then moved to Paris, where we lived for six years. ☊ where ☊
While I am willing to help, I do not have much time available. ☊ while ☊
He whistled in amazement. ☊ whistle ☊
The crowd booed and whistled as the player came onto the field. ☊ whistle ☊
whistle to sb/sth: She whistled to the dog to come back. ☊ whistle ☊
whistle at sb/sth: Workmen whistled at her as she walked past. ☊ whistle ☊
He whistled at the sheer audacity of the plan. ☊ whistle ☊
The referee whistled for a foul. ☊ whistle ☊
The microphone was making a strange whistling sound. ☊ whistle ☊
a crisp white shirt ☊ white ☊
Why were you late? ☊ why ☊
Tell me why you did it. ☊ why ☊
'I would like you to go.' 'Why me? ' ☊ why ☊
Why oh why do people keep leaving the door open? ☊ why ☊
Why get upset just because you got one bad grade? ☊ why ☊
Why bother to write? We'll see him tomorrow. ☊ why ☊
That's why I left so early. ☊ why ☊
I know you did it—I just want to know why. ☊ why ☊
The reason why the injection needs repeating every year is that the virus changes. ☊ why ☊
Why not write to her? ☊ why not? ☊
'Let's eat out.' 'Why not? ' ☊ why not? ☊
Why don't we go together? ☊ why not? ☊
Sam has a wide mouth. ☊ wide ☊
Her books are widely read (= a lot of people read them). ☊ widely ☊
He's an educated, widely-read man (= he has read a lot of books). ☊ widely ☊
The terrace runs the full width of the house. ☊ width ☊
The carpet is available in different widths. ☊ width ☊
I asked him if he wouldn't mind calling later. ☊ will ☊
to have an iron will/a will of iron ☊ will ☊
They keep a list of people (who are) willing to work nights. ☊ willing ☊
I'm perfectly willing to discuss the problem. ☊ willing ☊
Would you be willing to help me with my essay? ☊ willing ☊
Unemployment can be defined as the number of people who are willing and able to work, but who can not find jobs. ☊ willing ☊
willing support ☊ willing ☊
She's very willing. ☊ willing ☊
Willing hands pulled him to safety. ☊ willing ☊
People would willingly pay more for better services. ☊ willingly ☊
'Will you help me?' 'Willingly.' ☊ willingly ☊
Success in studying depends on a willingness to learn. ☊ willingness ☊
The company has won a contract to supply books and materials to schools. ☊ win ☊
I'm older and wiser after ten years in the business. ☊ wise ☊
I wish you wouldn't leave your clothes all over the floor. ☊ wish ☊
You may stay until morning, if you wish. ☊ wish ☊
withdraw sth from sth: The drug was withdrawn from sale after a number of people suffered serious side effects. ☊ withdraw ☊
The newspaper withdrew the allegations the next day. ☊ withdraw ☊
The ambulance arrived within minutes of the call being made. ☊ within ☊
Police have appealed for witnesses to the accident. ☊ witness ☊
Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them. ☊ witness ☊
We had witnessed one of the most outstanding theatrical performances of the decade. ☊ witness ☊
I wonder why he left his job. ☊ wonder ☊
wonder (about sth): 'Why do you want to know?' 'No particular reason. I was just wondering.' ☊ wonder ☊
We were wondering about next April for the wedding. ☊ wonder ☊
a wood floor ☊ wood ☊
They asked him to leave—in other words he was fired. ☊ in other words ☊
The book is a detailed and thorough piece of work covering all aspects of the subject. ☊ work ☊
Work continues on renovating the hotel. ☊ work ☊
The work of building the bridge took six months. ☊ work ☊
before/after work (= in the morning/evening each day) ☊ work ☊
Police work is mainly routine. ☊ work ☊
stars from the sporting and artistic worlds ☊ world ☊
The island is a world of brilliant colours and dramatic sunsets. ☊ world ☊
You had me worried for a moment—I thought you were going to resign! ☊ you had me worried ☊
morning worship (= a church service in the morning) ☊ worship ☊
Manufacturing industry was worst affected by the fuel shortage. ☊ worst ☊
to be worth a bomb/packet/fortune (= a lot of money) ☊ worth ☊
She wouldn't change it, even though she knew it was wrong. ☊ would ☊
My car wouldn't start this morning. ☊ would ☊
Would you like a sandwich? ☊ would ☊
Would you have dinner with me on Friday? ☊ would ☊
The nurse cleaned the wound. ☊ wound ☊
After a serious argument, it can take some time for the wounds to heal. ☊ wound ☊
She felt deeply wounded by his cruel remarks. ☊ wound ☊
shrink wrapping (= plastic designed to shrink around objects so that it fits them tightly) ☊ wrapping ☊
write that...: In his latest book he writes that the theory has since been disproved. ☊ write ☊
+ speech: 'Of all my books,' wrote Dickens, 'I like this the best.' ☊ write ☊
write sth about/on sth: He hopes to write a book about his experiences one day. ☊ write ☊
write (about sth): I wanted to travel and then write about it. ☊ write ☊
In some countries children don't start learning to read and write until they are six. ☊ write ☊
The 'b' had been wrongly written as a 'd'. ☊ write ☊
Only later did she discover a talent for writing. ☊ writing ☊
creative writing ☊ writing ☊
The review is a brilliant piece of writing. ☊ writing ☊
His experiences in India influenced his later writings. ☊ writing ☊
This man has done nothing wrong. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong (of/for sb) (to do sth): It is wrong to tell lies. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong with sth/with doing sth: What's wrong with eating meat? ☊ wrong ☊
wrong that...: It is wrong that he should not be punished for what he did. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong (sth) (for sth): He's the wrong person for the job. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong (sth to do): I realized that it was the wrong thing to say. ☊ wrong ☊
It was his bad luck to be in the wrong place at the wrong time (= so that he got involved in trouble without intending to). ☊ wrong ☊
Is anything wrong? You look worried. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong with sb/sth: There's something wrong with the printer. ☊ wrong ☊
The doctor could find nothing wrong with him. ☊ wrong ☊
I got all the answers wrong. ☊ wrong ☊
He was driving on the wrong side of the road. ☊ wrong ☊
Sorry, I must have dialled the wrong number. ☊ wrong ☊
You're holding the camera the wrong way up! ☊ wrong ☊
That picture is the wrong way round. ☊ wrong ☊
I think she lives at number 44, but I could be wrong. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong (about sth/sb): You were wrong about Tom; he's not married after all. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong (to do sth): We were wrong to assume that she'd agree. ☊ wrong ☊
She would prove him wrong (= prove that he was wrong) whatever happened. ☊ wrong ☊
You think you've beaten me but that's where you're wrong. ☊ wrong ☊
Correct me if I'm wrong (= I may be wrong) but didn't you say you two knew each other? ☊ wrong ☊
If you do what she tells you, you won't go far wrong. ☊ go wrong ☊
Where did we go wrong with those kids (= what mistakes did we make for them to behave so badly)? ☊ go wrong ☊
The relationship started to go wrong when they moved abroad. ☊ go wrong ☊
What else can go wrong (= what other problems are we going to have)? ☊ go wrong ☊
No, you've got it all wrong. She's his wife. ☊ get sth wrong ☊
I must have got the figures wrong. ☊ get sth wrong ☊
It looks like they got their predictions wrong again. ☊ get sth wrong ☊
Don't get me wrong (= do not be offended by what I am going to say), I think he's doing a good job, but... ☊ get sb wrong ☊
For a quick lunch you can't go wrong with pasta. ☊ you can't go wrong (with sth) ☊
She was wrongly accused of stealing. ☊ wrongly ☊
The sentence had been wrongly translated. ☊ wrongly ☊
They knew they had acted wrongly. ☊ wrongly ☊
Rightly or wrongly, they felt they should have been better informed (= I do not know whether they were right to feel this way). ☊ wrongly ☊
She was wrongly diagnosed as having skin cancer. ☊ wrongly ☊
the prison yard ☊ yard ☊
The children were playing in the yard at the front of the school. ☊ yard ☊
a boat yard ☊ yard ☊
the pre-war/war/post-war years (= the period before/during/after the war) ☊ year ☊
'It's an excellent hotel.' 'Yes, but (= I don't completely agree) it's too expensive.' ☊ yes ☊
'Are you ready?' 'No, not yet.' ☊ yet ☊
yet another diet book ☊ yet ☊
Prices were cut yet again (= once more, after many other times). ☊ yet ☊
It's a book for young and old alike. ☊ young ☊
Dentists advise you to have your teeth checked every six months. ☊ your ☊
Is that book yours? ☊ yours ☊