trọng âm dấu trọng âm 
accent 
An empty apple ☊ 
Một trái táo trống rỗng ☊ Adjectives 1.5 empty ☊ trống rỗng ☊ Adjectives 1.5 I would rather feel in pain than feel empty. ☊ Tôi thà cảm thấy đau đớn còn hơn cảm thấy trống rỗng. ☊ Adjectives 2 If my company does not evade tax, it will go bankrupt. ☊ Nếu công ty của tôi không trốn thuế, thì nó sẽ phá sản. ☊ Economics He runs away with her. ☊ Anh ấy chạy trốn với cô ấy. ☊ Verbs 5 run away ☊ chạy trốn ☊ Verbs 5 You can run away, but you cannot hide. ☊ Bạn có thể chạy trốn, nhưng bạn không thể núp. ☊ Verbs 5 Vietnamese bronze drum ☊ Trống đồng Việt Nam ☊ History They have to go to jail, because their comany evades tax. ☊ Họ phải bóc lịch vì công ty của họ trốn thuế. ☊ Informal Expressions like: trốn → →
to run off to a foreign country ☊ bỏ trốn ra nước ngoài ☊ to flee a war ☊ chạy trốn chiến tranh ☊ tax evasion ☊ tội trốn thuế ☊ 
frei ☊ còn trống ☊ 
自由的 ☊ zìyóu de wichtig ☊ quan trọng ☊ 重要 ☊ zhòngyào drinnen ☊ ở bên trong ☊ 在里面 ☊ zài lǐmiàn leer ☊ trống, rỗng ☊ 空的 ☊ kōng de babysitten ☊ trông trẻ ☊ 当保姆 ☊ dāng bǎomǔ rundlich ☊ đầy đặn, có hình tròn ☊ 丰满的 ☊ fēngmǎn de während ☊ trong khi ☊ 在 期间 ☊ zài...qījiān auf sich aufpassen ☊ chú ý, bảo trọng ☊ 照顾 ☊ zhàogù rund ☊ tròn ☊ 圆的 ☊ yuán de mischen ☊ trộn ☊ 混合 ☊ hùn hé in der Zwischenzeit ☊ trong lúc đó ☊ 在这段时间里 ☊ zài zhè duàn shí jiān lǐ erfüllen ☊ làm trọn, hoàn thành ☊ 满足 ☊ mǎn zú etwas in der Hand halten ☊ giữ cái gì trên trong tay ☊ 把某物拿在手里 ☊ bǎ mǒu wù ná zài shǒu lǐ fliehen ☊ chạy trốn ☊ 逃跑 ☊ táo pǎo flüchten ☊ chạy trốn, tẩu thoát ☊ 逃跑 ☊ táo pǎo anpflanzen ☊ trồng cây ☊ 种植 ☊ zhòng zhí verschlimmern ☊ trở lên nghiêm trọng ☊ 使恶化 ☊ shǐ è huà fliehen ☊ chạy trốn ☊ 逃脱 ☊ táo tuō eventuell ☊ trong trường hợp, ngẫu nhiên ☊ 可能的 ☊ kě néng de betonen ☊ nhấn trọng âm, nhấn mạnh ☊ 强调 ☊ qiáng diào ausleeren ☊ trống rỗng ☊ 清空 ☊ qīng kōng inzwischen ☊ trong khi đó ☊ 在这期间 ☊ zài zhè qījiān künftig ☊ sau này, trong tương lai ☊ 将来的, 今后的 ☊ jiānglái de, jīnghòu de ehrenhaft ☊ đáng kính, đáng trọng ☊ 体面的 ☊ tǐmiàn de auf jemanden Rücksicht nehmen ☊ lưu tâm, tôn trọng tới ai đó ☊ 顾及某人 ☊ gùjí mǒurén Steuern hinterziehen ☊ trốn thuế ☊ 偷税漏税 ☊ tōushuì lòushuì kreisförmig ☊ tròn, có hình tròn ☊ 圆形的 ☊ yuánxíng de behutsam ☊ thận trọng, chu đáo ☊ 谨慎的 ☊ jǐnshèn de züchten ☊ chăn nuôi, trồng trọt ☊ 饲养 ☊ sìyǎng trommeln ☊ đánh trống ☊ 打鼓 ☊ dǎgǔ in Wasser löslich ☊ tan trong nước ☊ 可溶于水的 ☊ kě róng yú shuǐ de beaufsichtigen ☊ giám sát, trông ☊ 监管 ☊ jiānguǎn jemanden achten ☊ kính trọng ai đó ☊ 注意某人 ☊ zhùyì mǒurén frei ☊ còn trống ☊ ☊ wichtig ☊ quan trọng ☊ ☊ drinnen ☊ ở bên trong ☊ ☊ leer ☊ trống, rỗng ☊ ☊ die Salatsoße ☊ nước trộn sa lat ☊ ☊ babysitten ☊ trông trẻ ☊ ☊ rundlich ☊ đầy đặn, có hình tròn ☊ ☊ während ☊ trong khi ☊ ☊ auf sich aufpassen ☊ chú ý, bảo trọng ☊ ☊ der Innenhof ☊ sân trong ☊ ☊ rund ☊ tròn ☊ ☊ der Kreis ☊ Đường tròn ☊ ☊ der Obstsalat ☊ trái cây trộn ☊ ☊ mischen ☊ trộn ☊ ☊ in der Zwischenzeit ☊ trong lúc đó ☊ ☊ der Akzent ☊ trọng âm ☊ ☊ erfüllen ☊ làm trọn, hoàn thành ☊ ☊ etwas in der Hand halten ☊ giữ cái gì trên trong tay ☊ ☊ fliehen ☊ chạy trốn ☊ ☊ flüchten ☊ chạy trốn, tẩu thoát ☊ ☊ der Obstanbau ☊ trồng trái cây ☊ ☊ anpflanzen ☊ trồng cây ☊ ☊ verschlimmern ☊ trở lên nghiêm trọng ☊ ☊ der Luxus ☊ sang trọng ☊ ☊ eventuell ☊ trong trường hợp, ngẫu nhiên ☊ ☊ die Trommel ☊ trống ☊ ☊ betonen ☊ nhấn trọng âm, nhấn mạnh ☊ ☊ der Vollmond ☊ trăng tròn ☊ ☊ ausleeren ☊ trống rỗng ☊ ☊ inzwischen ☊ trong khi đó ☊ ☊ künftig ☊ sau này, trong tương lai ☊ ☊ das Leerzeichen ☊ khoảng trống ☊ ☊ ehrenhaft ☊ đáng kính, đáng trọng ☊ ☊ die Belanglosigkeit, die Bagatelle ☊ việc không quan trọng, việc không đáng kể ☊ ☊ der Respekt ☊ sự tôn trọng ☊ ☊ auf jemanden Rücksicht nehmen ☊ lưu tâm, tôn trọng tới ai đó ☊ ☊ Steuern hinterziehen ☊ trốn thuế ☊ ☊ die Wucht ☊ trọng lượng, sức nặng, trọng lực ☊ ☊ kreisförmig ☊ tròn, có hình tròn ☊ ☊ behutsam ☊ thận trọng, chu đáo ☊ ☊ die Kreissäge ☊ đĩa cưa tròn ☊ ☊ der Hausschuh ☊ dép đi trong nhà ☊ ☊ die Zutaten vermengen ☊ rộn các thành phần ( thức ăn), trộn gia vị ☊ ☊ züchten ☊ chăn nuôi, trồng trọt ☊ ☊ der Truthahn ☊ gà trống tây ☊ ☊ der Linienrichter ☊ trọng tài biên ☊ ☊ der Schiedsrichter ☊ trọng tài chính ☊ ☊ das Schlagzeug ☊ dàn trống ☊ ☊ der Schlagzeuger ☊ tay chơi trống ☊ ☊ trommeln ☊ đánh trống ☊ ☊ die Waldlichtung ☊ chỗ rừng thưa cây, chỗ rừng trống ☊ ☊ in Wasser löslich ☊ tan trong nước ☊ ☊ die Kontaktlinsen (Plural) ☊ kính áp tròng ☊ ☊ beaufsichtigen ☊ giám sát, trông ☊ ☊ jemanden achten ☊ kính trọng ai đó ☊ ☊ der Streit in der Familie ☊ vụ cãi vã trong gia đình ☊ ☊ Tri fragt die Frau drinnen: ☊ Tri hỏi người phụ nữ ở trong quầy. ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 45) Er kommt zu einem Café und setzt sich an einen freien Tisch. ☊ Anh ấy vào một quán cà phê và ngồi vào một bàn trống. ☊ (Lektion 6, Nr. 53) 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) Sagen Sie, gibt es Fernsehen im Schlafzimmer? ☊ Vây có truyền hình trong phòng ngủ không? ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 74) 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) In der Stadt verirrt ☊ Bị lạc trong thành phố ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 101) Aber Tri kann die Karte nicht finden, sie ist nicht in seinen Taschen. ☊ Nhưng Tri không tìm thấy bản đồ. Nó không nằm trong túi. ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 105) Im Esszimmer ☊ Trong phòng ăn ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 111) Tri ist zurück und trifft Trang im Esszimmer des Gasthauses. ☊ Tri quay lại và gặp Trang trong phòng ăn của nhà nghỉ. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 112) Zu Hause ist Tris Kühlschrank leer. ☊ Tủ lạnh ở nhà Tri trống không. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 138) 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) Deshalb benötigt er zu Hause immer eine Menge Nahrungsmittel, selbst wenn das viel kostet. ☊ Vì vậy anh ấy luôn trữ nhiều đồ ăn trong nhà, cho dù rất tốn kém. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 154) Deine Wohnung ist toll, alles ist darin so freundlich, nicht wie in dem grauen Wohnheim, in dem ich lebe. ☊ Nhà của anh thật tuyệt. Mọi thứ trông rất gần gũi, không như ở khu tập thế tối thui nơi em đang ở. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 172) Sie saß immer im Aufenthaltsraum und schrieb Geschichten über die Künstler. ☊ Cô hay ngồi trong căn phòng này và viết truyện về các nghệ sĩ. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 186) Ich muss dir auch die Bilder aus dem Urlaub zeigen. ☊ Em muốn cho anh xem những bức ảnh chụp trong kỳ nghỉ. ☊ (Lektion 18, Nr. 205) Sie möchte dort ein Kleid anprobieren, das sie auf einer Modenschau gesehen hat. ☊ Cô ấy muốn mặc thử một cái váy, cái mà cô ấy đã nhìn thấy trong chương trình biếu diễn thời trang. ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 254) Nein, es ist langweilig. Versuche dieses blaue Hemd, das wird dir stehen. ☊ Không, nó trông thường quá. Anh thử cái áo sơ mi xanh này đi, sẽ hợp với anh hơn. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 260) Sein Gepäck ist größer, als es im letzten Urlaub war: Er möchte mehr Sachen mitnehmen. ☊ Va-li của anh còn to hơn cả va-li trong kì nghỉ vừa qua. Anh ấy muốn mang nhiều đồ hơn. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 294) Du solltest zum Zeitungsstand gehen, wenn du am Flughafen bist. ☊ Anh nên đến quầy sách báo trong sân bay. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 303) Er schaute in seinem Adressbuch nach, um ihre Telefonnummer zu finden. ☊ Anh kiếm số điện thoại của Trang trong sổ địa chỉ. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 349) In jedem Raum ist ein Müllbehälter für Papier, einer für Plastik, einer für Glas und einer für den Rest. ☊ Trong mỗi phòng có một thùng dành cho giấy, một thùng dành cho bao nilon, một thùng dành cho chai thủy tinh và một thùng dành cho các loại rác còn lại. ☊ (Lektion 30, Nr. 391) Sie verteilten sich im ganzen Haus, im Wohnzimmer, im Erdgeschoss, überall. ☊ Họ chạy toán loạn ở trong nhà, ở phòng khách, ở tầng trệt, khắp mọi nơi. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 428) Er half jedem heraus und die Leute, die sich verletzt haben, sind jetzt im Krankenhaus. ☊ Họ giúp mọi người thoát ra và những người bị thương thì bây giờ đang ở trong bệnh viện. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 431) Ich möchte wissen, was in all diesen Fächern ist. ☊ Anh muốn biết, có cái gì ở trong các ngăn này. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 439) Darin findet man alles. ☊ Trong đó có đủ mọi thứ. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 440) Die beiden sitzen in Trangs Wohnzimmer und denken darüber nach, was sie heute Nachmittag tun könnten. ☊ Cả hai ngồi trong phòng khách nhà Trang và đang nghĩ chiều nay họ nên làm gì. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 457) Babysitting ☊ Việc trông trẻ ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 479) Daher babysittet Trang die drei Kinder. ☊ Do vậy Trang trông nom ba đứa trẻ. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 481) 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) Ich war in jedem Sportgeschäft in dieser Stadt. ☊ Em đã xem tất cả các cửa hàng thể thao trong thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 500) Es regnet wie während des Monsuns. ☊ Trời mưa như trong trận gió mùa. ☊ (Lektion 39, Nr. 559) Nein. Ich habe mich in meinem Leben über einhundert Mal verliebt. ☊ Không. Trong đời tôi đã yêu hơn trăm lần. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 589) 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) Ich fände es schön, wenn wir im Wohnzimmer einen Teppich ausrollen könnten. ☊ Em thấy thật đẹp, nếu chúng ta trải một tấm thảm trong phòng khách. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 644) Und den Spiegel würde ich gerne in einem blauen Rahmen an die Wand hängen. ☊ Và em rất muốn treo gương trong một cái khung màu xanh lên tường. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 645) Was müssen wir in der Küche noch tun? ☊ Chúng ta còn phải làm gì trong bếp nữa? ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 650) Er ist erleichtert, dass Trang ihm bei der Montage hilft. ☊ Anh thấy thật dễ chịu, khi Trang giúp anh trong việc lắp ráp. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 654) In dem Paket sind ja nur Bretter und Schrauben! ☊ Trong kiện đồ chỉ còn toàn là những tấm ván và bù loong! ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 657) Okay, dann hebe ich alle Nägel vom Boden auf, sammle sie in einer Schachtel und klebe ein Schild darauf. ☊ Tốt thôi, vậy anh nhặt những cái đinh dưới nền nhà lên, tập hợp chúng lại trong một cái hộp và dán tấm biển lên trên. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 663) Tri bekommt ein Paket in dem sein neuer Fernseher ist. ☊ Trí nhận được một kiện phẩm, trong đó có cái TiVi mới. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 666) Obwohl die Fernbedienung auf dem Lieferschein steht, ist sie nicht im Paket enthalten. ☊ Mặc dù trong giấy giao hàng ghi là có cái điều khiển từ xa, nhưng mà nó không hề có trong kiện phẩm. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 673) Öffne eine Dose Ananas und vermische den Saft mit dem übrigen Obst. ☊ Rồi anh mở hộp dứa và trộn nước ép với trái cây còn lại. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 687) Lass uns den fertigen Obstsalat in den Kühlschrank stellen und den Tisch decken. ☊ Chúng ta để trái cây trộn xong vào tủ lạnh và trải bàn. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 688) Im Fußballstadion ☊ Sân bóng Trong sân vận động ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 690) 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) Fotografiere auch die Blumen im Garten des Bauernhofes! ☊ Em cũng chụp ảnh của những bông hoa trong vườn của nông trại. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 741) Während Tri eine Blüte fotografiert, wird er von einem Insekt am Auge gestochen. ☊ Trong khí Trí đang chụp ảnh một bông hoa, anh đã bị một con côn trùng đốt vào mắt. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 743) In der Zwischenzeit hat das Gift angefangen zu wirken. ☊ Trong lúc đó chất độc đã bắt đầu có tác dụng. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 751) Ich habe der Bäuerin im Haus Bescheid gesagt. ☊ Em đã báo cho nữ nông dân trong nhà. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 753) Im Bad sucht Tri nach der Zahnpasta. ☊ Trí tìm kem đánh răng trong phòng tắm. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 766) Bei den Temperaturen würde ich lieber drinnen sitzen. ☊ Với nhiệt độ thế này anh thích ngồi trong hơn. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 778) Trang und Tri suchen sich im Café einen Tisch. ☊ Trang và Trí tìm một bàn trong quán café. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 779) Während der langen Fahrt erzählt Tri von seinem abenteuerlichsten Urlaub. ☊ Trong suốt chuyến đi dài Trí kể về chuyến đi nghỉ đầy mạo hiểm của anh. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 791) Diese spazieren Arm in Arm eine Straße entlang. ☊ Chúng đi dọc con phố tay trong tay. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 808) Doch in der letzten Reihe sind noch zwei Plätze nebeneinander frei. ☊ Nhưng hàng ghế cuối còn hai chỗ trống cạnh nhau. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 823) Gut, dann werde ich sie in einer halben Stunde abholen. ☊ Tốt quá, vậy tôi sẽ lấy nó trong vong nửa tiếng nữa. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 826) Ich werde deine Wünsche in Zukunft mehr respektieren. ☊ Anh sẽ chú tâm đến mong muốn của em nhiều hơn nữa trong tương lai. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 855) Trang erzählt Tri mit Tränen in den Augen von ihrer Schwester. ☊ Trang kể lể với Trí về người chị gái trong nước mắt. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 858) Ihre Schwester ist alleine in ihrer Wohnung und fühlt sich einsam. ☊ Chị ở một mình trong căn hộ của mình và cảm thấy thật cô đơn. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 860) Sie muss sich ja nicht unbedingt an ihm rächen, aber sie sollte sich in Zukunft wirklich nicht mehr ausnutzen lassen. ☊ Chị cũng không nhất thiết phải trả thù anh ta, nhưng thực sự trong tương lai chị không nên để bị lợi dụng nữa. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 866) Wir saßen in einer Bar. ☊ Bọn anh ngồi trong quán bar. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 872) Doch. Als er fliehen wollte, haben sie ihn verfolgt. ☊ Có. Khi anh ta muốn chạy trốn, họ đã đuổi theo anh ta. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 882) Der Mann hatte in der Vergangenheit immer wieder Frauen belästigt und in vielen Bars Schlägereien angefangen. ☊ Trong quá khứ người đàn ông đã từng luôn quấy rối phụ nữ và đánh nhau trong nhiều quán Bar. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 890) Im Zoo ☊ Trong sở thú ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 919) Zwischen den Ställen und Gehegen haben Gärtner überall Beete mit Rosen und Nelken bepflanzt. ☊ Giữa chuồng cũi và vườn thú những người làm vườn trồng xung quanh với những luống hoa hồng và hoa đinh hương. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 921) In einem der Gehege kann man zahmen Hasen das Fell streicheln und Enten füttern. ☊ Trong một chuồng thú người ta có thể vuốt ve bộ lông những con thỏ đã được thuần hóa và cho những con vịt ăn. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 925) Während Tri Eis kauft, wartet Trang bei den Giraffen. ☊ Trong khi Trí đi mua kem, Trang đợi ở chỗ những con hươu cao cổ. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 927) Im Wartezimmer ☊ Trong phòng chờ ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 935) Beim Arzt müssen sie noch einen Moment im Wartezimmer Platz nehmen. ☊ Tới bác sỹ họ còn phải ngồi chờ một chút trong phòng chờ. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 943) Während seiner Abwesenheit hat er Trang sein Auto zur Verfügung gestellt. ☊ Trong khi vắng mặt anh đã đưa xe ô tô của mình cho Trang sử dụng. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 965) 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) Gebrauchtes Auto in bestem Zustand zu verkaufen. ☊ Bán xe cũ trong tình trạng tốt nhất. ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 987) Sicherheit: Airbag; Innenausstattung: Leder (leicht beschädigt); ☊ Sự bảo hiểm: Túi không khí, Nội thất bên trong: da (bị hư hỏng nhẹ); ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 989) Leider habe ich keine Erfahrung im Handeln mit solchen Waren. ☊ Tiếc là tôi không có kinh nghiệm trong việc thương lượng hàng thế này. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1003) 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) Er kämpfte damals in einer gewaltigen Schlacht gegen seine Rivalen, unheimliche Fabelwesen. ☊ Ngày xưa ông đã chiến đấu chống lại địch thủ trong một trận đánh kịch liệt qua những tình tiết ngụ ngôn huyền bí. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1018) Die Menschen mussten fliehen und viele wurden von herabstürzenden Trümmern begraben. ☊ Mọi người phải bỏ chạy và nhiều người bị chôn vùi trong đống đổ nát. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1032) Selbst im Inneren des Landes wurden noch viele Dörfer überschwemmt. ☊ Ngay cả trong đất liền còn nhiều làng bị ngập lụt. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1033) Bei ihrer Suche nach Überlebenden riskierten viele Helfer ihr Leben. ☊ Trong việc tìm kiếm những người còn sống sót rất nhiều người cứu trợ có nguy cơ nguy hiểm đến tính mạng. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1034) Wurden denn auch Kinder Opfer der Flutwelle? ☊ Vậy có nạn nhân là trẻ em trong trận sóng thủy triều này không? ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1038) In der Bar ☊ Trong quán bar ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1040) Trang und Tri wollen am Samstagabend ausgehen und haben sich mit Freunden in einer Bar verabredet. ☊ Trang và Trí muốn ra ngoài vào buổi tối thứ bảy và họ đã hẹn với bạn bè trong quán bar. ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1041) Du findest es im Bad. ☊ Bàn là anh sẽ thấy trong phòng tắm. ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1044) Ich war mit Freundinnen in einer Bar. ☊ Em cùng những bạn gái trong quán bar. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1057) Danach feiern wir im Garten. ☊ Sau đó chúng ta sẽ tiệc tùng trong vườn. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1071) Kreative Darbietungen während der abendlichen Feier sollten mit dem Hochzeitsplaner abgesprochen werden. ☊ Những tiết mục sáng tạo trong bữa tiệc tối, các bạn nên thông báo với người lập kế hoạch cho lễ cưới. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1077) In der Stadt ☊ Trong thành phố ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1080) Sieh mal hier im Schaufenster die schöne Wäsche! Die werde ich mal anprobieren! ☊ Anh nhìn quần áo đẹp trong cửa kính kìa! Em sẽ thử mặc nó! ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1082) 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) Wer kommt aus deiner Familie? ☊ Ai trong gia đình anh sẽ tới dự? ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1094) Ihr werdet also ein kleines Konzert auf unserer Hochzeit geben? ☊ Họ sẽ tổ chức một buổi hòa nhạc nhỏ trong lễ cưới của chúng ta chứ? ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1108) Das war der schönste Tag meines Lebens! ☊ Quả là một ngày đẹp nhất trong đời em! ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1129) Er verlässt sich auf sein Gefühl. ☊ Trông cậy vào cảm giác. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1137) Der Steinbock strebt nach beruflichem Erfolg und hat gern alles unter Kontrolle. ☊ Dương cưu luôn theo đuổi sự thành công trong công việc và thích kiểm soát được mọi việc. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1144) Fische sind sanft, bescheiden und introvertiert und haben einen Instinkt, auf den sie sich gut verlassen können. ☊ Song ngư nhẹ nhàng, khiêm tốn và kín đáo, còn có một bản năng làm cho người khác trông cậy vào mình. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1146) Trang wird in der Mittagspause von einem neuen Kollegen angesprochen. ☊ Một người đồng nghiệp mới nói chuyện với Trang trong giờ nghỉ trưa. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1148) In diesen klären sie die Bevölkerung darüber auf, wie sie die Aufgaben und Probleme lösen wollen, die auf die Gesellschaft zukommen. ☊ Trong đó họ giải thích với dân chúng, họ sẽ giải quyết nhiệm vụ và những vấn đề xảy ra trong xã hội như thế nào. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1154) Die Stimmung in Tris Firma ist schlecht. ☊ Tinh thần trong công ty của Trí thật tồi tệ. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1161) Das heißt also: Es gibt im Journalismus wesentlich mehr Männer in Führungspositionen als Frauen. ☊ Có nghĩa là: Trong giới báo chí cơ bản có nhiều nam giới ngồi ở vị trí lãnh đạo nhiều hơn nữ giới. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1187) Schau doch mal in den Schrank neben der Heizung! ☊ Anh xem lại trong tủ gần lò sưởi đó! ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1198) 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) Sie ist gerade nicht im Büro. ☊ Cô ấy hiện không có mặt trong văn phòng. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1259) Er ist gerade nicht im Büro. ☊ Anh ấy hiện không có mặt trong văn phòng. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1260) Kann ich Sie in 10 Minuten zurückrufen? ☊ Tôi có thể gọi lại cho anh / chị trong 10 phút nữa được không? ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1285) In Erwartung Ihrer baldigen Antwort verbleibe ich mit freundlichen Grüßen, ☊ Mong sớm nhận được câu trả lời của anh / chị . Chào trân trọng! ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1338) Mit freundlichen Grüßen, ☊ Chào trân trọng! ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1339) 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) Im Anhang dieser E-Mail finden Sie das Dokument, das Sie angefragt haben. ☊ Trong phần đính kèm của thư này anh / chị sẽ tìm thấy văn bản được yêu cầu. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1381) In der Zeit vom 23.12. bis zum 10.01. bin ich leider nicht erreichbar. ☊ Trong khoảng thời gian từ 23.12 đến 10. 01 tôi sẽ không thể liên lạc được. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1388) In dringenden Fällen, wenden Sie sich bitte an meinen Kollegen. ☊ Trong trường hợp khẩn cấp xin vui lòng liên hệ với đồng nghiệp của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1389) Mit freundlichen Grüßen, ☊ Chào trân trọng, ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1394) Ich rufe meine E-Mails nur noch zwei Mal am Tag ab. ☊ Tôi chỉ còn kiểm tra hòm Email hai lần trong ngày. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1397) Ich habe die letzten drei Jahre für ein Unternehmen in Peking gearbeitet. ☊ Tôi đã làm việc cho một công ty tại Bắc Kinh trong ba năm vừa qua. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1432) Darf ich Ihnen unsere neue Kollegin vorstellen? Sie wird uns in der Entwicklung unterstützen. ☊ Hân hạnh giới thiệu nhân viên mới của chúng ta. Cô ấy sẽ hỗ trợ chúng ta trong mảng phát triển. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1442) Und was ist Ihre Aufgabe? ☊ Anh / Chị đảm nhiệm trọng trách gì? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1456) In welcher Branche arbeiten Sie? ☊ Anh / Chị làm việc trong lĩnh vực nào? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1458) Bei Zahlung innerhalb von 14 Tagen gewähren wir Ihnen 2% Skonto. ☊ Nếu thanh toán trong vòng 14 ngày chúng tôi sẽ khuyến mại 2% cho quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1574) 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) 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) Sie werden Ihre Bestellung innerhalb von zwei Tagen erhalten. ☊ Quý khách sẽ nhận được hàng trong vòng hai ngày. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1602) Bitte bezahlen Sie diese Rechnung innerhalb von 30 Tagen. ☊ Xin vui lòng thanh toán hóa đơn trong vòng 30 ngày. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1606) Kannst du das bitte im Wörterbuch nachschlagen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể tra lại cái này trong từ điển được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1614) Ich bin mir nicht sicher, wie ich in diesem Fall entscheiden soll. Ist etwas Vergleichbares schon einmal vorgekommen? ☊ Tôi không biết nên quyết định thế nào trong trường hợp này. Đã có một trường hợp tương tự nào xảy ra chưa? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1618) 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) Mehr Zahlen und Statistiken findest du in dieser Datenbank. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể tìm thấy thêm thông tin và các số liệu thống kê trong ngân hàng dữ liệu này. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1624) Wurde in dieser Fachzeitschrift schon etwas zu unserem Thema veröffentlicht? ☊ Trong tạp chí chuyên ngành này có bài viết nào về đề tài của chúng ta không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1628) Im Folgenden lesen Sie die Ergebnisse meiner Recherchen. ☊ Trong phần tiếp theo quý vị sẽ thấy kết quả tra cứu của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1631) Auf unserer Tagesordnung stehen heute vier wichtige Themen. ☊ Chương trình của buổi họp hôm nay bao gồm bốn nội dung quan trọng. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1645) Heute wird es darum gehen, die Strategie für das kommende Geschäftsjahr festzulegen. ☊ Trong buổi họp hôm nay chúng ta sẽ cùng nhau ấn định chiến lược kinh doanh cho năm tới. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1647) In meinem heutigen Vortrag möchte ich Ihnen die Probleme, die bei der Qualitätssicherung auftreten können, näher beschreiben. ☊ Trong bài phát biểu của tôi hôm nay, tôi muốn miêu tả kỹ hơn về những vấn đề có thể gặp phải trong quá trình quản lí chất lượng. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1654) Bitte schicken Sie uns das ausgefüllte Formular innerhalb von 5 Werktagen per Post zu. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể gửi cho chúng tôi tờ khai đã điền đầy đủ qua đường bưu điện trong vòng 5 ngày. ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1697) Das ist ein großes Problem. ☊ Đó là một vấn đề nghiêm trọng. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1701) Wer ist dafür verantwortlich? ☊ Ai là người chịu trách nhiệm trong chuyện này? ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1706) Ein Praktikum gibt mir Einblick in das Berufsfeld meines Studiums. ☊ Khóa thực tập cho tôi một cái nhìn về các nghề nghiệp trong ngành học của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1741) Sie unterstützen die Kollegen in der internen Unternehmenskommunikation. ☊ Anh / Chị hỗ trợ các đồng nghiệp trong giao dịch nội bộ công ty. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1748) Wir bieten Ihnen die Mitarbeit bei spannenden Projekten in einer der größten Beratungsfirmen Europas an. ☊ Chúng tôi tạo cơ hội cho anh / chị tham gia các dự án hấp dẫn của một trong những công ty tư vấn lớn nhất Châu Âu. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1754) Während des Praktikums habe ich viel Neues gelernt. ☊ Trong thời gian thực tập tôi đã học được nhiều điều mới. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1755) Ich konnte wichtige und interessante Kontakte knüpfen. ☊ Tôi đã tạo được nhiều mối quan hệ quan trọng và thú vị. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1756) Es war interessant den Büro-Alltag in einer großen Firma kennenzulernen. ☊ Rất thú vị khi được làm quen với công việc văn phòng hàng ngày trong một công ty lớn. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1758) In meinem Praktikum in Paris habe ich viel gelernt. Ich kann mich jetzt schnell in neue Bereiche einarbeiten und ich habe gelernt zu recherchieren. ☊ Trong khóa thực tập tại Paris tôi đã học được rất nhiều. Bây giờ tôi có thể quen nhanh công việc ở lĩnh vực mới và cũng đã học được cách tra cứu. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1760) Mein Praktikum war leider ein Misserfolg: Ich habe zwei Monate lang nur Kaffee gekocht und Akten kopiert. ☊ Khóa thực tập của tôi đáng tiếc đã không thành công: Trong suốt hai tháng tôi chỉ pha cà phê và copy tài liệu. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1761) Das Verhältnis mit den Kollegen war sehr gut. Wir haben auch in der Freizeit viel gemeinsam unternommen. ☊ Quan hệ với đồng nghiệp rất tốt. Chúng tôi cũng đi chơi cùng nhau nhiều trong thời gian rỗi. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1765) Zu Ihren Aufgaben gehört die Konzeption, Durchführung und Auswertung von Analysen im Bereich Finanzierung. ☊ Công việc của anh / chị bao gồm làm dự thảo, thực hiện và đánh giá các phân tích trong lĩnh vực tài chính. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1781) Mit Ihrem Team sind Sie für das Marketing in unserem Unternehmen zuständig. ☊ Cùng với nhóm của mình anh / chị chịu trách nhiệm về lĩnh vực marketing trong công ty. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1785) Sie verfügen über vielfältige Berufserfahrungen in der Branche. ☊ Anh / Chị có nhiều kinh nghiệm trong lĩnh lực này. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1788) Sie haben ein gutes Netzwerk in der Branche geknüpft. ☊ Anh / Chị đã tạo được một mạng lưới tốt trong ngành. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1789) Sie haben mehrjährige Erfahrungen in einem großen Unternehmen gesammelt. ☊ Anh / Chị đã thu thập được kinh nghiệm làm việc lâu năm trong một công ty lớn. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1790) Wir bieten Ihnen eine anspruchsvolle Tätigkeit in einem internationalen Team. ☊ Chúng tôi đưa ra cho anh / chị một công việc có nhiều thách thức trong một môi trường làm việc quốc tế. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1793) Bitte geben Sie in Ihrem Schreiben auch Ihre Gehaltsvorstellungen mit an. ☊ Xin hãy cho biết mức lương mong muốn của mình trong thư xin việc. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1794) Seit zehn Jahren arbeite ich in der Branche und kann mich mittlerweile auf ein großes Netzwerk guter Kontakte berufen. ☊ Từ mười năm nay tôi làm việc trong ngành và có thể kết nối một mạng lưới quan hệ tốt. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1814) In den letzten beiden Jahren habe ich für meine Firma erfolgreich internationale Projekte geleitet. ☊ Trong hai năm vừa qua tôi đã điều hành thành công các dự án quốc tế cho công ty của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1817) Ich arbeite gerne im Team. ☊ Tôi thích làm việc trong nhóm. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1820) Mit Kollegen im Team zu arbeiten macht mir Spaß. ☊ Tôi thích làm việc cùng đồng nghiệp trong nhóm. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1824) Mit freundlichen Grüßen, ☊ Xin gửi ông / bà lời chào trân trọng. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1834) Bis jetzt war ich als Projektmanager für den internationalen Austausch in meiner Firma zuständig. ☊ Cho đến nay với tư cách giám đốc dự án tôi đã chịu trách nhiệm trong các chương trình trao đổi quốc tế của công ty. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1853) Ich habe zehn Jahre Berufserfahrung im Bereich Marketing und PR. ☊ Tôi có mười năm kinh nghiệm nghề nghiệp trong lĩnh vực marketing và đối ngoại. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1855) Was haben Sie während dieses Praktikums gelernt? ☊ Anh / Chị đã học được gì trong khóa thực tập? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1871) Ich habe mich für das Studium an der Fachhochschule entschieden, weil mir eine praxisnahe Ausbildung wichtig ist. ☊ Tôi đã quyết định học cao đẳng, vì đối với tôi đào tạo thực tiễn rất quan trọng. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1874) Während meines Studiums habe ich mich bei einer Umweltorganisation engagiert. Ich war oft für diese Organisation unterwegs. So hat sich mein Studium in die Länge gezogen. ☊ Trong thời gian học đại học tôi đã tham gia vào một tổ chức môi trường. Tôi thường đi nhiều nơi cho tổ chức này. Vì vậy việc học tập của tôi bị kéo dài. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1878) Während des Praktikums habe ich gelernt meine Arbeit gut zu strukturieren und selbständig zu Ende zu bringen. ☊ Trong khóa thực tập tôi đã học được cách tổ chức công việc hiệu quả và tự kết thúc công việc độc lập. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1879) Welchen Posten haben Sie in Ihrer derzeitigen Firma? ☊ Anh / Chị đang làm việc ở vị trí gì trong công ty hiện nay? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1882) Was sind Ihre Aufgaben in Ihrer derzeitigen Firma? ☊ Công việc của anh / chị trong công ty hiện nay là gì? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1883) Während ich arbeitslos war, habe ich mich beruflich weitergebildet. ☊ Trong thời gian thất nghiệp tôi đã học thêm ngành chuyên môn. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1903) Das Jahr in dem ich arbeitslos war, habe ich genutzt um mich weiterzubilden. ☊ Trong năm tôi thất nghiệp, tôi đã sử dụng thời gian để học thêm nghề. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1904) Französisch habe ich während meines Studiums in Paris gelernt. ☊ Tôi đã học tiếng Pháp trong thời gian học đại học ở Paris. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1914) Von anderen Bewerbern unterscheidet mich, dass ich sowohl alle Qualifikationen mitbringe als auch schon mehrere Jahre Erfahrung in dieser Branche habe. ☊ Tôi khác biệt so với các người xin việc khác ở kinh nghiệm chuyên môn cũng như kinh nghiệm thực tiễn lâu năm trong lĩnh vực này. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1920) Was sind Ihre Ziele im Privatleben? ☊ Mục tiêu của anh / chị là gì trong cuộc sống riêng? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1929) Worauf sind Sie in Ihrem Leben besonders stolz? ☊ Trong cuộc sống anh / chị tự hào đặc biệt về cái gì? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1930) Wie planen Sie Ihr Privatleben in den kommenden Jahren? ☊ Anh / Chị lập kế hoạch cho cuộc sống riêng trong những năm tới thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1933) Gelungene Zusammenarbeit im Team motiviert mich. ☊ Sự hợp tác thành công trong nhóm khích lệ tôi. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1935) Kennen Sie Mitarbeiter aus unserem Unternehmen? ☊ Anh / Chị có quen ai làm việc trong công ty của chúng tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1944) Wo sehen Sie sich in drei Jahren? ☊ Anh / Chị muốn đạt được gì trong ba năm tới? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1949) Wie möchten Sie die Mitarbeiter in Ihrem Team motivieren? ☊ Anh / Chị khích lệ các đồng nghiệp trong nhóm thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1952) Ich mag das Arbeitsklima in Ihrem Unternehmen. ☊ Tôi thích không khí làm việc trong công ty của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1955) Wie schätzen Sie meine Entwicklungschancen in Ihrer Firma ein? ☊ Cơ hội phát triển của tôi trong công ty của ông / bà sẽ thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1970) Der Arbeitstag in unserer Firma beginnt um 9 Uhr. ☊ Ngày làm việc trong công ty của chúng tôi bắt đầu lúc 9 giờ. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1986) Wir wünschen Ihnen alles Gute für Ihren weiteren beruflichen Weg. ☊ Chúng tôi chúc anh / chị mọi điều tốt nhất trong sự nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1990) Für Ihre berufliche und private Zukunft wünschen wir Ihnen alles Gute. ☊ Chúng tôi chúc anh / chị mọi điều tốt nhất trong sự nghiệp và cuộc sống riêng. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1991) Ich stehe in der Hierarchie der Firma unter dieser Person. ☊ Trong cơ cấu công ty tôi làm việc dưới người này. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2007) Mein Unternehmen hat sich auf Dienstleistungen im Bereich der Telekommunikation spezialisiert. ☊ Công ty của tôi làm chuyên về dịch vụ trong ngành viễn thông. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2012) Die Lieferscheine sammeln wir in diesem Fach. ☊ Giấy giao hàng chúng tôi thu thập để ở trong ngăn này. ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2027) Das ist eine Sicherheitslücke in dem Programm! ☊ Đây là lỗ hổng bảo mật trong chương trình. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2070) Ich freue mich, auch den Vorstandsvorsitzenden zu diesem Vortrag begrüßen zu dürfen. ☊ Tôi rất vui có sự hiện diện của ngài chủ tịch hội đồng quản trị trong buổi diễn thuyết hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2083) Heute zeige ich Ihnen, wie Sie in 3 Monaten 400 neue Kunden gewinnen. ☊ Hôm nay tôi sẽ chỉ cho quý vị cách thu hút được 400 khách hàng mới trong vòng 3 tháng. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2087) Heute darf ich Ihnen unsere Marketingstrategie für das kommende Jahr vorstellen. ☊ Hôm nay tôi xin phép được trình bày với quý vị chiến lược Marketing trong năm tới của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2090) Ich möchte Ihnen heute die neuen Produkte aus unserem Programm vorstellen. ☊ Hôm nay tôi muốn giới thiệu với quý vị những sản phẩm mới trong các mặt hàng của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2092) Dieser Punkt ist mir besonders wichtig. ☊ Với tôi điểm này đặc biệt quan trọng. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2101) Bitte schauen Sie sich nun diese Grafik an hier: Deutlich können Sie erkennen, dass der Umsatz im Sommer eingebrochen ist. ☊ Bây giờ quý vị làm ơn hãy nhìn vào hình đồ thị này: quý vị có thể nhận thấy rõ doanh thu đã sụt giảm trong mùa hè. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2102) In diesem Diagramm habe ich den Anstieg der Kosten in einer Kurve veranschaulicht. ☊ Trong biểu đồ này tôi đã minh họa sự gia tăng kinh phí bằng một đường đồ thị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2103) Auf dieser Folie zeige ich Ihnen das Ergebnis meiner Analyse. ☊ Trong trang này tôi sẽ cho quý vị thấy kết quả phân tích của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2104) Die Auswertung der Daten hat gezeigt, dass wir im Wettbewerb gegen die Konkurrenz verlieren könnten. ☊ Quá trình phân tích đánh giá số liệu cho thấy rằng chúng ta có thể sẽ bị thua trong cuộc cạnh tranh với các đối thủ. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2105) In diesem Balkendiagramm sehen Sie den Umsatz unserer Filialen in Südamerika. Jeder der Balken steht dabei für ein Land. ☊ Trong biểu đồ cột này quý vị nhìn thấy số doanh thu của các chi nhánh của chúng tôi ở khu vực Nam Mỹ. Mỗi một cột biểu tượng cho một nước. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2106) In dieser Abbildung habe ich den Prozess systematisch dargestellt. ☊ Trong hình vẽ này tôi đã phác họa lại quy trình hoạt động một cách hệ thống. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2107) Wie würden Sie das entscheiden? ☊ Quý vị sẽ quyết định thế nào trong việc này? ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2109) 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) In diesem Fall stimme ich dir zu. ☊ Trong trường hợp này tôi đồng ý với ý kiến của anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2150) Ich werde an diesem Projekt mitarbeiten. ☊ Tôi sẽ cùng làm việc trong dự án này. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2169) Dieses Projekt ist sehr wichtig. ☊ Dự án này rất quan trọng. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2183) Sie sind einer meiner besten Mitarbeiter. ☊ Anh / Chị là một trong những nhân viên tốt nhất của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2227) In diesem Fall kann ich Ihnen leider nicht weiterhelfen. ☊ Trong trường hợp này tôi rất tiếc không thể giúp được gì cho quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2285) Ich bin dafür nicht zuständig. ☊ Tôi không chịu trách nhiệm trong lĩnh vực này. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2286) Wir möchten in den Katalog der Messe aufgenommen werden. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn được có tên trong quyển giới thiệu / quyển catalog của hội chợ. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2307) Ich suche den Stand der Firma MEGA-TRON. ☊ Tôi đang tìm gian trưng bày của công ty MEGA-TRON. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2316) Wo findet die Pressekonferenz der Firma MEGA-TRON statt? ☊ Buổi họp báo của công ty MEGA-TRON được diễn ra ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2317) Darf ich eines Ihrer Werbegeschenke nehmen? ☊ Tôi có thể lấy một trong những món quà quảng cáo của quý vị được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2348) Profitieren Sie von unserer langjährigen Erfahrung in Planung, Organisation und Durchführung von Tagungen und Konferenzen. ☊ Kinh nghiệm lâu năm của chúng tôi trong việc lên kế hoạch, tổ chức và điều hành hội thảo, hội nghị sẽ đem lại cho quí vị nhiều lợi ích. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2359) Die Schwerpunkte der Tagung sind: ☊ Trọng tâm của buổi hội thảo là: ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2360) Unsere Firma feiert 20jähriges Jubiläum und wir möchten Sie als gute Kunden gerne dazu einladen. ☊ Công ty chúng tôi kỷ niệm 20 năm thành lập và chúng tôi rất muốn mời quý vị với tư cách là một khách hàng quan trọng tới cùng tham gia. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2412) Haben Sie einen Tisch für acht Personen frei? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có còn bàn trống nào cho tám người không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2418) Entschuldigung, ist dieser Platz noch frei? ☊ Xin lỗi, chỗ này trống phải không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2419) Ich bin allergisch gegen Nüsse. Sind Nüsse in diesem Gericht? ☊ Tôi bị dị ứng các loại hạt. Không có hạt nào trong món ăn này phải không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2446) Normalerweise beschwere ich mich nicht, aber in diesem Fall muss ich. ☊ Bình thường tôi không bao giờ khiếu nại, nhưng trong trường hợp này tôi bắt buộc phải làm. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2465) Ich habe eine schwerwiegende Reklamation. ☊ Tôi có một khiếu nại nghiêm trọng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2466) 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) Wir erwarten Ihre Zahlung innerhalb von 10 Tagen. ☊ Chúng tôi chờ đợi sự thanh toán của ông / bà / quý vị trong vòng 10 ngày tới. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2540) Wenn Sie den Rechnungsbetrag nicht innerhalb der nächsten 10 Tage an uns überweisen, müssen wir unsere Forderung gerichtlich geltend machen. ☊ Nếu ông / bà / quý vị không chuyển khoản cho chúng tôi số tiền trong vòng 10 ngày tới, chúng tôi buộc phải nhờ đến sự can thiệp của luật pháp. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2542) Mit freundlichen Grüßen, ☊ Trân trọng, / Kính thư, ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2546) 59
Is it cold in your room? ☊ Trong phòng cậu có lạnh không? ☊ 79
She's in the bathroom. ☊ Cô ấy trong nhà tắm. ☊ 93
It's in your bag. ☊ Nó trong túi. ☊ 129
Who's the man in this photo? ☊ Người đàn ông trong ảnh này là ai thế? ☊ 175
He's in the kitchen. He's cooking. ☊ Anh ấy ở trong bếp. Anh ấy đang nấu ăn. ☊ 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. ☊ 288
They live in a very big house. ☊ Họ sống trong căn nhà rất lớn. ☊ 479
He's in the kitchen cooking something. ☊ Anh ấy đang trong bếp nấu gì đó. ☊ 495
bag? ☊ Cậu có gì trong túi? ☊ 552
Were they at the party? — No, they weren't. ☊ Họ có trong bữa tiệc không? - Không. ☊ 575
thousand one (2001). ☊ Terry làm việc trong ngân hàng từ năm 1995 đến năm 2001. ☊ 583
Enzo came into the room, took o his coat, and sat down. ☊ Enzo vào trong phòng, cởi áo khoác và ngồi xuống. ☊ 584
It was hot in the room, so I opened the window. ☊ Trong phòng nóng nên tôi đã mở cửa sổ. ☊ 627
the house. ☊ Gerhard có làm việc gì đó ngoài sân nhưng anh ấy không làm việc gì trong nhà cả. ☊ 666
It was very warm in the room, so I opened a window. ☊ Trong phòng rất ấm nên tôi đã mở cửa sổ. ☊ 669
about a meeting. ☊ Sao hôm qua cậu không có mặt trong cuộc họp? - Tôi không biết là có cuộc họp. ☊ 684
Santo was in his car driving. ☊ Santo đã ở trong xe của anh ấy lái xe. ☊ 686
The old couple were in the park taking a walk. ☊ Cặp đôi cao tuổi đã ở trong công viên đi dạo. ☊ 748
Bernard used to work in a factory. ☊ Bernard đã từng làm việc trong một nhà máy. ☊ 790
Have you ever won a race? — Yes, a few times. ☊ Cậu đã từng thắng trong cuộc đua nào chưa? - Rồi, một vài lần. ☊ 836
Florentine works in a bank. She's worked in a bank for ve (5) years. ☊ Florentine làm việc trong ngân hàng, Cô ấy đã làm việc trong ngân hàng được năm năm. ☊ 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. ☊ 852
How long have you lived in this house? ☊ Cậu đã sống trong ngôi nhà này được bao lâu rồi? ☊ 875
Michel's been sick for a long time. He's been in the hospital since October of last year. ☊ Michel bị ốm đã lâu. Anh ấy đã ở trong bệnh viện từ tháng mười năm ngoái. ☊ 876
Nobody lives in those houses. They've been empty for many years. ☊ Không ai sống trong những căn nhà kia cả. Ở đó bỏ không đã được nhiều năm. ☊ 909
I've lost my keys ve (5) times this month. ☊ Tôi đã làm mất chìa khoá được năm lần trong tháng này. ☊ 912
We've bought two (2) new cars in the last three (3) years. ☊ Chúng tôi đã mua được hai chiếc xe hơi mới trong ba năm vừa qua. ☊ 1004
Five years ago she was a waitress in a restaurant. ☊ Năm năm về trước cô ấy làm hầu bàn trong một nhà hàng. ☊ 1020
Was anybody injured in the accident? ☊ Có ai bị thương trong vụ tai nạn không? ☊ 1035
Three people were injured in the accident. ☊ Ba người bị thương trong vụ tai nạn. ☊ 1061
My car is at the garage. It's being repaired. ☊ Xe hơi của tôi ở trong garage. Nó đang được sửa. ☊ 1105
I've lived in this house for t(10) years. ☊ Tôi đã sống trong căn nhà này được mười năm. ☊ 1160
Kenichi's in his room. He's listening to music. ☊ Kenichi đang trong phòng của anh ấy. Anh ấy đang nghe nhạc. ☊ 1195
expensive hotel. ☊ Chuyến đi nghỉ của chúng tôi tốn rất nhiều tiền vì chúng tôi đã ở trong một khách sạn đắt tiền. ☊ 1199
park. ☊ Deepak và Lakshmi đâu? - Họ đang chơi quần vợt trong công viên. ☊ 1227
ding on Friday. ☊ Esteban đang học một khoá tiếng Anh trong kì này. Khoá học sẽ kết thúc vào Thứ sáu này. ☊ 1240
What are you going to wear to the wedding next week? ☊ Cậu định mặc gì trong đám cưới tuần sau? ☊ 1247
What are you going to wear to the party tonight? ☊ Cậu định mặc gì trong bữa tiệc tối nay? ☊ 1280
I'll be at the movies an hour from now. ☊ Tôi sẽ xem lm trong vòng một tiếng từ bây giờ. ☊ 1283
I'll be at a new job two (2) years from now. ☊ Tôi sẽ làm công việc mới trong hau năm từ bây giờ. ☊ 1294
I think we'll win the game. ☊ Tôi nghĩ chúng ta sẽ thắng trong trò chơi. ☊ 1316
It's very warm in this room. Shall I opa window? ☊ Trong phòng này ấm quá. Tôi mở cửa sổ ra nhé? ☊ 1342
It's dark in this room. Should I turn on the light? ☊ Trong phòng này tối. Tôi bật đèn được không? ☊ 1430
My keys aren't in the living room, so they must be in the kitchen. ☊ Chùm chìa khoá của tôi không có trong phòng khách nên hẳn là nó trong bếp. ☊ 1443
People in the front seat of a car must wear a seat belt. ☊ Những người ngồi hàng ghế đầu trong xe hơi phải cài dây an ☊ 1506
We didn't have to wait very long for the bus; it came in a few minutes. ☊ Chúng tôi không phải đợi xe bus lâu lắm, xe đã đến trong vòng vài phút. ☊ 1513
In tennis you have to hit the ball over the net. ☊ Trong quần vợt bạn phải đánh bóng qua lưới. ☊ 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. ☊ 1647
There are sev(7) days in a week. ☊ Có bảy ngày trong một tuần. ☊ 1648
There's a big tree in the yard. ☊ Có một cái cây lớn ở trong sân. ☊ 1650
Do you have any money? — Yes, there's some in my wallet. ☊ Cậu có tiền không? - Có, có một ít trong ví tôi. ☊ 1653
There are some big trees in the yard. ☊ Có vài cái cây lớn trong sân. ☊ 1657
How many players are there on a football team? ☊ Có bao nhiêu cầu thủ trong một đội bóng đá. ☊ 1658
There are elev(11) players on a football team. ☊ Có mười một cầu thủ trong một đội bóng đá. ☊ 1666
There are ve (5) people in my family: my parents, my two (2) sisters, and me. ☊ Có năm ngươi trong người trong gia đình tôi: bối mẹ tôi, hai em gái tôi và tôi. ☊ 1667
How many students are there in the class? — Twenty. ☊ Có bao nhiêu học sinh ở trong lớp? - Hai mươi. ☊ 1672
There are eight (8) planets in the solar system. ☊ Có tám hành tinh trong hệ mặt trời. ☊ 1673
There are twenty-six (26) letters in the English alphabet. ☊ Có hai mươi sáu chữ cái trong bảng chữ cái tiếng Anh. ☊ 1674
There are thirty (30) days in September. ☊ Có ba mươi ngày trong tháng chín. ☊ 1676
There are ve (5) players on a basketball team. ☊ Có năm cầu thủ trong một đội bóng rổ. ☊ 1678
What's wrong? — There's something in my eye. ☊ Có chuyện gì vậy? - Có cái gì đó trong mắt tôi. ☊ 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. ☊ 1701
There's already bethree (3) hurricanes this summer. ☊ Đã có ba cơn bão trong mùa hè này. ☊ 1703
There were some owers in a vase on the table. ☊ Từng có vài bông hoa trong một cái lọ để trên bàn. ☊ 1707
I opened the envelope, but it was empty. There was nothing in it. ☊ Tôi đã mở phong bì nhưng nó trống không. Không có gì trong đấy hết. ☊ 1708
We stayed at a very nice hotel. — Really? Was there a swimming pool? ☊ Chúng tôi đã ở trong một khách sạn rất tuyệt. - Thật á? Có bể bơi trong đó không. ☊ 1709
Did you buy any cherries? — No, there weren't any at the store. ☊ Cậu có mua tí anh đào nào không? - Không, chả còn tí nào trong cửa hàng cả. ☊ 1710
The wallet was empty. There wasn't any money in it. ☊ Ví của tôi rỗng không. Không có tí tiền nào trong đấy. ☊ 1711
Were there many people at the meeting? — No, very few. ☊ Có nhiều người trong buổi họp không? Không, rất ít. ☊ 1715
There are twenty-four (24) hours in a day. ☊ Có hai mươi từ giờ trong một ngày. ☊ 1721
school. Now there are more than a thousand. ☊ Mười năm trước trong trường có năm trăm trẻ em. Bây giờ ở đó có hơn một nghìn. ☊ 1739
It's hot in this room. Opa window. ☊ Trong phòng nhà nóng. Mở cửa ra. ☊ 1747
It's impossible to work in this o ce. There's too much noise. ☊ Không thể làm việc trong văn phòng này được. Có quá nhiều tiếng ồn. ☊ 1836
I work in a bank. — You do? I work in a bank, too. ☊ Tôi làm việc trong ngân hàng, - Vậy à? Tôi cũng làm việc ở ngân hàng. ☊ 1850
Shakira works in a factory. — She does? What kind of factory? ☊ Shakira làm việc trong nhà máy. Vậy à? Nhà máy gì vậy? ☊ 1855
Bernard was at the party, wasn't he? — Yes, but I didn't speak to him. ☊ Bernard có ở trong bữa tiệc phải không? - Phải, nhưng tôi không nói chuyện với anh ấy. ☊ 1871
It's reported that two (2) people were injured in the explosion. ☊ Người ta báo cáo là có hai người bị thương trong vụ nổ. ☊ 1878
I'd better hurry. I'm supposed to meet Maksim in t(10) minutes. ☊ Tôi cần phải nhanh. Tôi phải gặp Maksim trong vòng mười phút nữa. ☊ 1886
Our neighbor just got air conditioning installed in their house. ☊ Hàng xóm của chúng tôi vừa cho lắp điều hoà nhiệt độ trong nhà họ. ☊ 1978
Valerie failed to make a good impression at the job interview. ☊ Valerie đã thất bại trong việc tạo ấn tượng tốt trong buổi phỏng vấn xin việc. ☊ 1992
— Not really. ☊ Cậu có biết phải làm gì khi có cháy trong toà nhà không? - Không rõ lắm. ☊ 2024
The president went on talking for hours. ☊ Tổng thống tiếp tục nói chuyện trong nhiều giờ. ☊ 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. ☊ 2084
Why don't you go out instead of sitting at home all the time? ☊ Sao cậu không ra ngoài mà cứ ngồi trong nhà cả ngày thế? ☊ 2085
We got into the exhibition without having to wait in line. ☊ Chúng tôi vào được bên trong triển lãm mà không phải xếp hàng ☊ 2100
Have you succeeded in nding a job yet? ☊ Cậu đã thành công trong việc tìm việc làm chưa? ☊ 2123
I had no trouble nding a place to live. ☊ Tôi không gặp khó khăn gì trong việc tìm chỗ ở. ☊ 2152
were impossible to answer. ☊ Không thể trả lời được các câu hỏi trong kì thi. > Họ không thể trả lời được các câu hỏi trong kì thi. ☊ 2156
It's foolish of Liting to quit her job when she needs the money. ☊ Lệ Đình thật dại dột khi bỏ việc trong khi cô ấy đang cần tiền. ☊ 2184
Daisuke failed to solve the problem, whereas Aiko succeeded in solving the problem. ☊ Daisuke đã không giải được bài toán trong khi Aiko đã giải thành công bài toán. ☊ 2197
I found Franz in my room reading my email. ☊ Tôi thấy Franz trong phòng tôi đọc thư điện tử của tôi. ☊ 2201
Takahiro's in the kitchen making co ee. ☊ Takahiro đang ở trong bếp pha cà phê. ☊ 2217
The people were injured in the accident. ☊ Người dân bị thương trong vụ tai nạn. ☊ 2224
There's a hair in my soup. ☊ Có một sợi tóc trong bát canh của tôi. ☊ 2254
We met a lot of interesting people at the party. ☊ Tôi đã gặp nhiều người trong bữa tiệc. ☊ 2271
There are millions of stars in space. ☊ Có hàng triệu ngôi sao trong vũ trụ. ☊ He's in jail.'> 2272 He's in jail.'>
Milena's brother's in prison for robbery. > He's in jail. He's in jail.'> ☊ Em trai Milena đang ở trong nhà tù vì ăn cướp. ? Anh ấy đang ngồi tù. ☊ 2277
Who's the youngest student in the class? ☊ Ai là học sinh ít tuổi nhất trong lớp? ☊ 2377
the cost of living. ☊ Mọi thứ giờ đắt hơn. Có một sự tăng mạnh trong phí sinh hoạt. ☊ 2424
Have you read any of these books? ☊ Cậu đã đọc quyển nào trong chỗ sách này chưa? ☊ 2426
EN All the owers in this garden are beautiful. ☊ Tất cả hoa trong khu vườn này đều đẹp. ☊ 2428
Do any of you want to go to a party tonight? ☊ Có cái trong các cậu muốn tới bữa tiệc tối nay không? ☊ 2430
When she got married, she kept it a secret. She didn't tell any of her friends. ☊ Khi cô ấy kết hôn, cô ấy giữ một bí mật. Cô ấy không nói với ai trong số bạn bè của cô ấy. ☊ 2432
Not all the tourists in the group were Spanish. Some of them were French. ☊ Không phải tất cả khách du lịch trong đoàn đều là người Tây Ban Nha. Một vài trong số họ là người Pháp. ☊ 2434
to help me. ☊ Tôi đã hỏi vài người về đường đi nhưng không ai trong số họ giúp tôi được. ☊ 2437
We can go to either restaurant. I don't care. ☊ Chúng tôi có thể đi một trong hai nhà hàng. Tôi không quan tâm. ☊ 2442
I couldn't decide which of the two (2) shirts to buy. I liked both. ☊ Tôi không quyết định được trong hai cái áo thì mua cái nào. Tôi thích cả hai. ☊ 2445
Either you apologize, or I'll never speak to you again. ☊ Một trong hai cậu xin lỗi không thì tôi sẽ không bao giờ nói chuyện với các cậu nữa. ☊ 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. ☊ 2463
I've read every one (1) of those books. ☊ Tôi đã đọc một trong những quyển sách này. ☊ 2486
cheese that was in the refrigerator? ☊ Trước có miếng fromage trong tủ lạnh. Giờ nó đâu rồi? Miếng fromage trước ở trong tủ lạnh giờ đâu rồi? ☊ 2506
Who was that man I saw you with in the restaurant? ☊ Người mà tôi thấy đi cùng với cậu trong nhà hàng là ai? ☊ 2525
Wilma works for a company that makes furniture. ☊ Wilma làm việc trong một công ti làm đồ nội thất. ☊ 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. ☊ 2543
The boy injured in the accident was taken to the hospital. ☊ Cậu bé bị thương trong vụ tai nạn đã được đưa đến bệnh viện. ☊ 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. ☊ 2559
talking, and he never says anything interesting. ☊ Anh ấy là một trong những người tẻ nhạt nhất mà tôi từng gặp. Anh ấy không bao giờ ngừng nói và anh ấy không bao giờ nói được thứ gì thú vị. ☊ 2566
They'll be away for the next few weeks. ☊ Họ sẽ đi vắng trong ít tuần tới. ☊ 2567
Two people were seriously injured in the accident. ☊ Hai người đã bị thương nghiêm trọng trong vụ tai nạn. ☊ 2572
EN Two people got seriously injured in the accident. ☊ Hai người đã bị thương nghiêm trọng trong vụ tai nạn. ☊ 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. ☊ 2598
Walter did worse than I did on the test. ☊ Walter làm kém hơn tôi trong kì thi. ☊ 2680
Jiyeong works as the manager in his company. ☊ Chí Vinh làm chức giám đốc trong công ti của anh ấy. ☊ 2689
Sachiko is going away for a week in September. ☊ Sachiko sẽ đi vắng một tuần trong tháng chín. ☊ 2692
We met some really nice people during our vacation. ☊ Chúng tôi đã gặp những người thực sự rất tốt trong suốt kì nghỉ. ☊ 2693
EN I'll call you sometime during the afternoon. ☊ Tôi sẽ gọi cậu lúc nào đó trong vòng buổi chiều. ☊ 2708
The train will be leaving IN a few minutes. ☊ Tàu hoả sẽ đi trong vòng vài phút nữa. ☊ 2709
I'll be back IN a week. ☊ Tôi sẽ quay về trong vòng một tuần nữa. ☊ 2710
They're getting married in six (6) months' time. ☊ Họ sẽ cưới trong vòng sáu tháng nữa. ☊ 2741
Since it was too hot to sit in the sun, we found a table IN the shade. ☊ Vì ngồi nắng quá nóng nên chúng tôi đã tìm một chiếc bàn trong bóng râm. ☊ 2769
I nished the race three (3) meters ahead of you. > I won the race BY three (3) meters. ☊ Tôi đã kết thúc cuộc đua trước cậu ba metre. > Tôi đã thắng được ba metre trong cuộc đua. ☊ 2777
I have all the photos OF my family in my cellphone. ☊ Tôi có tất cả ảnh chụp gia đình tôi trong điện thoại di động. ☊ 2784
The scientists have been working ON a solution TO the problem FOR many years. ☊ Các nhà khoa học vẫn nghiên cứu một giải pháp cho vấn đề trong nhiều năm. ☊ 2792
Always be polite and nice to strangers. They might be the boss at your next job. ☊ Hãy luôn luôn lịch sự và tử tế với những người lạ. Họ có thể là ông chủ của cậu trong công việc tiếp theo. ☊ 2812
The giant spider in The Hobbit scared me to death! ☊ Con nhện khổng lồ trong lm "The Hobbit" làm tôi chết khiếp! ☊ 2813
Some children feel proud of their parents, while others are ashamed of them. ☊ Một số đứa trẻ tự hào về bố mẹ chúng trong khi một số khác lại xấu hổ vì họ. ☊ 2814
Many children make their parents proud, while some make their parents ashamed. ☊ Nhiều đứa trẻ làm bố mẹ chúng tự hào trong khi một số khác làm bố mẹ chúng xấu hổ. ☊ 2815
Don't be jealous or envious of that popular girl in school. ☊ Đừng ghen tị hay đố kị với cô bé nổi trội trong trường kia. ☊ 2866
Some students were suspected of cheating on the exam. ☊ Một số học sinh bị kết tội gian lận trong kì thi. ☊ 2894
I congratulated my brother for winning the tennis tournament. ☊ Tôi đã chúc mừng em trai tôi vì đã thắng trong vòng thi quần vợt. ☊ 2896
It's terrible that some people are dying of hunger while others eat too much. ☊ Thật kinh khủng khi một số người đang chết vì đói trong khi những người khác ăn quá nhiều. ☊ 2913
Our teachers provide us with an education necessary for competing in the real world. ☊ Các giáo viên của chúng ta cho chúng ta học vấn cần thiết để cạnh tranh trong thế giới thực. ☊ 2922
What did you get out of your college education? — Besides a professional degree, I also made many friends for life. ☊ Cậu đã được gì từ giáo dục đại học? - Bên cạnh cái bằng chuyên môn, tôi cũng có nhiều bạn trong đời. ☊ 2923
I'd promised I'd attend her wedding, now there's nothing I can do to get out of it. ☊ Tôi đã hứa là tôi sẽ có mặt trong lễ cưới của cô ấy, giờ tôi không thể làm gì để thoát khỏi điều đó. ☊ 2931
I'm sorry, the book you're looking for isn't in stock. It's all sold out. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi, cuốn sách mà cậu đang tìm không có trong kho. Tất cả đã bán hết rồi. ☊ 2934
wanted to try it on before she bought it. ☊ Valentina đã thấy một chiếc áo váy đẹp trong cửa hàng bách hoá nhưng cô ấy muốn thử nó trước khi mua. ☊ 2939
an hour. ☊ Máy bay của chúng tôi bị trễ trên đường nhựa và chúng tôi đã không cất cánh được trong vòng một tiếng. ☊ 2942
Mahmud always dozes o in economics class. ☊ Mahmud luôn gà gật trong giờ học kinh tế. ☊ 2948
However, the re ghters had a hard time trying to calm a woman down. Apparently, her cat perished in the re. ☊ Tuy nhiên lính cứu hoả đã gặp khó khăn khi cố gắng giữ bình tĩnh cho một phụ nữ. Có vẻ như con mèo của cô ấy bị chết trong đám cháy. ☊ 2966
There are two (2) universities in the city, and students make up twenty percent (20%) of the population. ☊ Có hai trường đại học trong thành phố và sinh viên chiếm hai mươi phần trăm dân số. ☊ 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. ☊ 2984
My manager pointed out a potential problem with our new marketing plan. ☊ Giám đốc của tôi đã chỉ ra một vấn đề tiềm ẩn trong kế hoạch marketing mới của chúng tôi. ☊ 2987
wasn't afraid to take them on. ☊ Vài người đàn ông đã tức giận với Jack trong quán rượu và Jack đã bảo họ là anh ấy không sợ đối đầu với họ. ☊ Air pollution in the city had reached four times the acceptable levels. ☊ acceptable ☊
He was killed in an accident. ☊ accident ☊
One in seven accidents is caused by sleepy drivers. ☊ accident ☊
a serious/minor accident ☊ accident ☊
a fatal accident (= in which sb is killed) ☊ accident ☊
accidents in the home ☊ accident ☊
Hotel accommodation is included in the price of your holiday. ☊ accommodation ☊
His wife accompanied him on the trip. ☊ accompany ☊
a joint account (= one in the name of more than one person) ☊ account ☊
accurate to within 3 mm ☊ accurate ☊
the greatest scientific achievement of the decade ☊ achievement ☊
the need to raise standards of achievement in education ☊ achievement ☊
Don't take her seriously—it's all an act. ☊ act ☊
act sth: Who's acting (the part of) Hamlet? ☊ act ☊
It is vital that we act to stop the destruction of the rainforests. ☊ act ☊
He claims he acted in self-defence. ☊ act ☊
soldiers killed in action ☊ action ☊
What is the best course of action in the circumstances? ☊ action ☊
Just press the button to see your favourite character in action. ☊ in action ☊
I've yet to see all the players in action. ☊ in action ☊
The virus is still active in the blood. ☊ active ☊
Muscles contract and relax during physical activity. ☊ activity ☊
James looks younger than his wife but in actual fact (= really) he is five years older. ☊ actual ☊
Our turnover actually increased last year. ☊ actually ☊
We put an ad in the local paper. ☊ ad ☊
last minute additions to the government's package of proposals ☊ addition ☊
adequate to do sth: training that is adequate to meet the future needs of industry ☊ adequate ☊
recent advances in medical science ☊ advance ☊
We live in an age of rapid technological advance. ☊ advance ☊
major advances in the field of physics ☊ advance ☊
Our knowledge of the disease has advanced considerably over recent years. ☊ advance ☊
There were only three of us on the advanced course. ☊ advanced ☊
You will be at an advantage (= have an advantage) in the interview if you have thought about the questions in advance. ☊ advantage ☊
One advantage of/One of the advantages of living in the country is the fresh air. ☊ advantage ☊
I bought the camera and case as advertised in the catalogue. ☊ advertise ☊
Put an advertisement in the local paper to sell your car. ☊ advertisement ☊
advise doing sth: I'd advise buying your tickets well in advance if you want to travel in August. ☊ advise ☊
They had a passionate affair for six months. ☊ affair ☊
She was held in deep affection by all her students. ☊ affection ☊
None of them could afford £50 for a ticket. ☊ afford ☊
Your name comes after mine in the list. ☊ after ☊
It was pleasantly cool in the house after the sticky heat outside. ☊ after ☊
We're playing against the league champions next week. ☊ against ☊
There's a big age gap between them (= a big difference in their ages). ☊ age ☊
If you're going to rent out your house while you're abroad, you'll need someone to act as your agent here. ☊ agent ☊
A good salesperson has to be aggressive in today's competitive market. ☊ aggressive ☊
The agreement (= the document recording the agreement) was signed during a meeting at the UN. ☊ agreement ☊
in agreement: Are we in agreement about the price? ☊ agreement ☊
You'll have to get your parents' agreement if you want to go on the trip. ☊ agreement ☊
This will create problems in the months ahead. ☊ ahead ☊
Bob's one aim in life is to earn a lot of money. ☊ aim ☊
She set out the company's aims and objectives in her speech. ☊ aim ☊
It only takes three hours by air (= in a plane). ☊ air ☊
I kicked the ball high in/into the air. ☊ air ☊
Let's go out for some fresh air. ☊ air ☊
By the time the alarm was raised the intruders had escaped. ☊ alarm ☊
an alarming increase in crime ☊ alarming ☊
levels of alcohol in the blood ☊ alcohol ☊
Doctors kept the baby alive for six weeks. ☊ alive ☊
He was buried alive in the earthquake. ☊ alive ☊
allow sth: Smoking is not allowed in the hall. ☊ allow ☊
We do not allow smoking in the hall. ☊ allow ☊
I sometimes allow myself the luxury of a cigar. ☊ allow ☊
allow sb/sth + adv./prep.: The prisoners are allowed out of their cells for two hours a day. ☊ allow ☊
You won't be allowed up (= out of bed) for several days. ☊ allow ☊
Are you getting along all right in your new job? ☊ all right ☊
She was sitting all alone in the hall. ☊ alone ☊
Tom is not alone in finding Rick hard to work with. ☊ alone ☊
I'll be along (= I'll join you) in a few minutes. ☊ along ☊
The names on the list are in alphabetical order. ☊ alphabetical ☊
Prices did not alter significantly during 2007. ☊ alter ☊
The landscape has been radically altered, severely damaging wildlife. ☊ alter ☊
There is a vegetarian alternative on the menu every day. ☊ alternative ☊
it amazes sb that.../to see, find, learn, etc.: It amazed her that he could be so calm at such a time. ☊ amaze ☊
They strolled among the crowds. ☊ among ☊
I found the letter amongst his papers. ☊ among ☊
A British woman was among the survivors. ☊ among ☊
He was among the last to leave. ☊ among ☊
This attitude is common among the under-25s. ☊ among ☊
'What was wrong with the job?' 'Well, the pay wasn't good, among other things.' ☊ among ☊
amuse yourself: I'm sure I'll be able to amuse myself for a few hours. ☊ amuse ☊
At the meeting they presented a detailed analysis of twelve schools in a London borough. ☊ analysis ☊
We found ourselves ankle-deep in water (= the water came up to our ankles). ☊ ankle ☊
annoyed (with sb) (at/about sth): He was beginning to get very annoyed with me about my carelessness. ☊ annoyed ☊
I got another of those calls yesterday. ☊ another ☊
anticipate that...: We anticipate that sales will rise next year. ☊ anticipate ☊
anticipate sth: We need someone who can anticipate and respond to changes in the fashion industry. ☊ anticipate ☊
There were a few anxious moments in the baseball game. ☊ anxious ☊
He forbids any talking in class. ☊ any ☊
I need some stamps. Are there any in your bag? ☊ any ☊
'Which colour do you want?' 'Any of them will do.' ☊ any ☊
Anyway, let's forget about that for the moment. ☊ anyway ☊
The two sides in the talks are still a long way apart (= are far from reaching an agreement). ☊ apart ☊
The whole thing just came apart in my hands. ☊ apart ☊
He paused, apparently lost in thought. ☊ apparently ☊
The prospect of a long wait in the rain did not appeal. ☊ appeal ☊
This problem first appeared in the inner cities. ☊ appear ☊
the appearance of organic vegetables in the supermarkets ☊ appearance ☊
The dog was similar in general appearance to a spaniel. ☊ appearance ☊
The invention would have a wide range of applications in industry. ☊ application ☊
You can't really appreciate foreign literature in translation. ☊ appreciate ☊
His talents are not fully appreciated in that company. ☊ appreciate ☊
She took the wrong approach in her dealings with them. ☊ approach ☊
approve of sb doing sth: She doesn't approve of me leaving school this year. ☊ approve ☊
Use these figures as an approximate guide in your calculations. ☊ approximate ☊
approximate sth: The animals were reared in conditions which approximated the wild as closely as possible. ☊ approximate ☊
a formula for approximating the weight of a horse ☊ approximate ☊
The big growth area of recent years has been in health clubs. ☊ area ☊
Move the cursor to a blank area of the computer screen. ☊ area ☊
There is heavy traffic in the downtown area tonight. ☊ area ☊
He escaped with only a broken arm. ☊ arm ☊
She cradled the child in her arms. ☊ arm ☊
They fell asleep in each other's arms (= holding each other). ☊ arm ☊
Her husband is in the army. ☊ army ☊
We were all running around trying to get ready in time. ☊ around ☊
There was more money around in those days. ☊ around ☊
arrange with sb (about sth): I've arranged with the neighbours about feeding the cat while we are away. ☊ arrange ☊
She arranged the flowers in a vase. ☊ arrange ☊
We're expecting a new arrival (= a baby) in the family soon. ☊ arrival ☊
The articles found in the car helped the police to identify the body. ☊ article ☊
Among the artistes appearing on our show tonight we have... ☊ artist ☊
The decor inside the house was very artistic. ☊ artistic ☊
I respect him as a doctor. ☊ as ☊
The 'h' in honest is silent, as in 'hour'. ☊ as ☊
ashamed of sb: His daughter looked such a mess that he was ashamed of her. ☊ ashamed ☊
He felt ashamed to let her see him in this state. ☊ ashamed ☊
The police found him asleep in a garage. ☊ asleep ☊
the most important aspect of the debate ☊ aspect ☊
assist in/with sth: We are looking for people who would be willing to assist in the group's work. ☊ assist ☊
assist sb in/with sth: Two men are assisting the police with their enquiries (= are being questioned by the police). ☊ assist ☊
assistance in doing sth/to do sth: The company provides advice and assistance in finding work. ☊ assistance ☊
Maybe one of our assistants can help you make your choice? ☊ assistant ☊
In this example we have assumed a unit price of $10. ☊ assume ☊
How many people were there at the concert? ☊ at ☊
The garden's at its most beautiful in June. ☊ at ☊
The children grew up in an atmosphere of violence and insecurity. ☊ atmosphere ☊
I attach great importance to this research. ☊ attach ☊
I wouldn't attach too much weight to these findings. ☊ attach ☊
A child is recovering in hospital after a serious attack by a stray dog. ☊ attack ☊
attack sb/sth for sth/for doing sth: She has been attacked for ignoring her own party members. ☊ attack ☊
attempt to do sth: Two factories were closed in an attempt to cut costs. ☊ attempt ☊
They made no attempt to escape. ☊ attempt ☊
attempt sth: The prisoners attempted an escape, but failed. ☊ attempt ☊
Are you being attended to, Sir? (= for example, in a shop). ☊ attend to sb/sth ☊
Don't pay any attention to what they say (= don't think that it is important). ☊ attention ☊
I tried not to draw attention to (= make people notice) the weak points in my argument. ☊ attention ☊
A lot of drivers have a serious attitude problem (= they do not behave in a way that is acceptable to other people). ☊ attitude ☊
That's one of the less attractive aspects of her personality. ☊ attractive ☊
The audience was/were clapping for 10 minutes. ☊ audience ☊
Nothing will be done because no one in authority (= who has a position of power) takes the matter seriously. ☊ authority ☊
automatic transmission (= in a car, etc.) ☊ automatic ☊
Temperatures are above/below average for the time of year. ☊ average ☊
Class sizes in the school are below the national average. ☊ average ☊
She was awake (= not unconscious) during the operation on her leg. ☊ awake ☊
away from sb/sth: She was away from work for a week. ☊ away ☊
I pulled (= injured the muscles in) my back playing squash. ☊ back ☊
She broke her back in a riding accident. ☊ back ☊
Her parents backed her in her choice of career. ☊ back ☊
A piano tinkled gently in the background. ☊ background ☊
a photograph with trees in the background ☊ background ☊
She felt that going back to live in her home town would be a backward step. ☊ backward ☊
'Ambulance' is written backwards so you can read it in the mirror. ☊ backwards ☊
In the movie they take a journey backwards through time. ☊ backwards ☊
It was the worst experience of her life. ☊ bad ☊
I did badly (= was not successful) in my exams. ☊ badly ☊
He sat in bad-tempered silence. ☊ bad-tempered ☊
excess baggage (= weighing more than the limit allowed on a plane) ☊ baggage ☊
to check your bank balance (= to find out how much money there is in your account) ☊ balance ☊
The balance of $500 must be paid within 90 days. ☊ balance ☊
This newspaper maintains a good balance in its presentation of different opinions. ☊ balance ☊
balance (on sth): How long can you balance on one leg? ☊ balance ☊
ban sb from doing sth: She's been banned from leaving Greece while the allegations are investigated. ☊ ban ☊
He was banned from driving for six months. ☊ ban ☊
There is to be a total ban on smoking in the office. ☊ ban ☊
She always ties her hair back in a band. ☊ band ☊
All babies in the hospital have name bands on their wrists. ☊ band ☊
I found David in the bar of the Red Lion (= a room in a pub where drinks are served). ☊ bar ☊
I picked up a few good bargains in the sale. ☊ bargain ☊
barrier between A and B: There was no real barrier between reality and fantasy in his mind. ☊ barrier ☊
The town is an ideal base for touring the area. ☊ base ☊
The movie is based on a real-life incident. ☊ based ☊
basic to sth: Drums are basic to African music. ☊ basic ☊
a long soak in a hot bath ☊ bath ☊
Go and wash your hands in the bathroom. ☊ bathroom ☊
Where's the bathroom? (= for example in a restaurant) ☊ bathroom ☊
to be killed in battle ☊ battle ☊
The meetings are always in the main conference room. ☊ be ☊
She has been in her room for hours. ☊ 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 ☊
Money isn't everything (= it is not the only important thing). ☊ be ☊
He was killed in the war. ☊ be ☊
What have you been doing this week? ☊ be ☊
Karen wasn't beaten in any of her games, but all the others were. ☊ be ☊
The gull held the fish in its beak. ☊ beak ☊
The ice is too thin to bear your weight. ☊ bear ☊
bear doing sth: I can't bear having cats in the house. ☊ bear ☊
He has decided to grow a beard and a moustache. ☊ beard ☊
We heard the drums beating. ☊ beat ☊
beat sth: Someone was beating a drum. ☊ beat ☊
several loud beats on the drum ☊ beat ☊
the steady beat of the drums ☊ beat ☊
He has been confined to bed with flu for the past couple of days. ☊ bed ☊
Your name is before mine on the list. ☊ before ☊
He puts his work before everything (= regards it as more important than anything else). ☊ before ☊
The birth of their first child marked the beginning of a new era in their married life. ☊ beginning ☊
behave yourself: I want you to behave yourselves while I'm away. ☊ behave ☊
He was shot from behind as he ran away. ☊ 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 ☊
The party believes (that) education is the most important issue facing the government. ☊ believe ☊
believe sth: I believed his lies for years. ☊ believe ☊
A peal of church bells rang out in the distance. ☊ bell ☊
Ring the bell to see if they're in. ☊ bell ☊
Warning bells started ringing in her head as she sensed that something was wrong. ☊ bell ☊
She was one of the best tennis players of her generation. ☊ best ☊
Painting is best done in daylight. ☊ best ☊
She always brings out the best in people. ☊ best ☊
The town looks its best (= is most attractive) in the spring. ☊ best ☊
The best we can hope for in the game is a draw. ☊ best ☊
bet on/against sth: I wouldn't bet on them winning the next election. ☊ bet ☊
There's nothing better than a long soak in a hot bath. ☊ better ☊
Sound travels better in water than in air. ☊ better ☊
Q comes between P and R in the English alphabet. ☊ between ☊
I know what I'll be doing for the next three weeks but I haven't thought beyond that. ☊ beyond ☊
Tonight is the biggest match of his career. ☊ big ☊
a bird's nest with two eggs in it ☊ bird ☊
Black coffee leaves a bitter taste in the mouth. ☊ bitter ☊
Everyone at the funeral was dressed in black. ☊ black ☊
a blank CD ☊ blank ☊
Write on one side of the paper and leave the other side blank. ☊ blank ☊
She turned to a blank page in her notebook. ☊ blank ☊
Suddenly the screen went blank. ☊ blank ☊
Please fill in the blanks. ☊ blank ☊
If you can't answer the question, leave a blank. ☊ blank ☊
One of her parents is blind. ☊ blind ☊
One of the guards moved to block her path. ☊ block ☊
He lost a lot of blood in the accident. ☊ blood ☊
to give blood (= to have blood taken from you so that it can be used in the medical treatment of other people) ☊ blood ☊
The referee blew his whistle. ☊ blow ☊
The recent bomb attacks are a serious blow for the peace process. ☊ blow ☊
Try to put the candles out in one blow. ☊ blow ☊
She has a seat on the board of directors. ☊ board ☊
the Board of Education (= a group of elected officials who are in charge of all the public schools in a particular area) ☊ board ☊
He had ripped up the carpet, leaving only the bare boards. ☊ board ☊
The protesters marched in a body (= all together) to the White House. ☊ body ☊
body fat/weight/temperature/size/heat ☊ body ☊
The city was heavily bombed in the war. ☊ bomb ☊
This fish has a lot of bones in it. ☊ bone ☊
to flee across/over the border ☊ border ☊
He was born in a small village in northern Spain. ☊ born ☊
born into sth: She was born into a very musical family. ☊ born ☊
Who's the boss (= who's in control) in this house? ☊ boss ☊
If that's all the thanks I get, I won't bother in future! ☊ bother ☊
it bothers sb to do sth: It bothers me to think of her alone in that big house. ☊ bother ☊
She kept all the letters in a box. ☊ box ☊
a device to measure brain activity during sleep ☊ brain ☊
She climbed the tree and hid in the branches. ☊ branch ☊
The bag broke under the weight of the bottles inside it. ☊ break ☊
break sth in/into sth: He broke the chocolate in two. ☊ break ☊
Firefighters had to break the door down to reach the people trapped inside. ☊ break sth down ☊
Burglars had broken in while we were away. ☊ break in ☊
They had escaped to America shortly before war broke out in 1939. ☊ break out ☊
a break in my daily routine ☊ break ☊
While there is breath left in my body, I will refuse. ☊ breath ☊
Many animals breed only at certain times of the year. ☊ breed ☊
the first panda to be bred in captivity ☊ breed ☊
the brightest pupil in the class ☊ bright ☊
She has one of the most brilliant minds in the country. ☊ brilliant ☊
bring sth to sb/sth: The team's new manager brings ten years' experience to the job. ☊ bring ☊
bring to do sth: They were brought up to (= taught as children to) respect authority. ☊ bring sb up ☊
He brought me back (= gave me a ride home) in his car. ☊ bring sb/sth back ☊
a broad smile/grin (= one in which your mouth is stretched very wide because you are very pleased or amused) ☊ broad ☊
We watched a live broadcast of the speech (= one shown at the same time as the speech was made). ☊ broadcast ☊
He brushed the dirt off his jacket. ☊ brush ☊
The children like to have bubbles in their bath. ☊ bubble ☊
The work was finished on time and within budget (= did not cost more money than was planned). ☊ budget ☊
These finds help us build up a picture of life in the Middle Ages. ☊ build sth up ☊
All the pressure built up and he was off work for weeks with stress. ☊ build up (to sth) ☊
He was killed by a bullet in the head. ☊ bullet ☊
I can smell something burning in the kitchen. ☊ burn ☊
A welcoming fire was burning in the fireplace. ☊ burn ☊
All his belongings were burnt in the fire. ☊ burn ☊
Ten people burned to death in the hotel fire. ☊ burn ☊
The words burst from her in an angry rush. ☊ burst ☊
He buried his face in his hands and wept. ☊ bury ☊
The dog had buried its bone in the garden. ☊ bury ☊
She works in the family business. ☊ business ☊
Her job was to drum up (= increase) business. ☊ business ☊
She has set up in business as a hairdresser. ☊ business ☊
She works in the computer business. ☊ business ☊
This is one of the busiest times of the year for the department. ☊ busy ☊
Victoria is one of London's busiest stations. ☊ busy ☊
the shadow Cabinet (= the most important members of the opposition party) ☊ cabinet ☊
The china was displayed in a glass cabinet. ☊ cabinet ☊
it is calculated that...: It has been calculated that at least 47 000 jobs were lost last year. ☊ calculate ☊
calculate that...: Conservationists calculate that hundreds of species could be lost in this area. ☊ calculate ☊
It is important to keep calm in an emergency. ☊ calm ☊
We waited inside until things calmed down. ☊ calm down, calm sb/sth down ☊
The trial was held in camera. ☊ in camera ☊
I camped overnight in a field. ☊ camp ☊
The stadium can be emptied in four minutes. ☊ can ☊
She could feel a lump in her breast. ☊ can ☊
We can eat in a restaurant, if you like. ☊ can ☊
No charge will be made if you cancel within 10 days. ☊ cancel ☊
one of the leading candidates for the presidency ☊ candidate ☊
He stood as a candidate in the local elections. ☊ candidate ☊
Candidates are allowed to use dictionaries in this examination. ☊ candidate ☊
I'll leave the organization in your capable hands. ☊ capable ☊
capture sth: The animals are captured in nets and sold to local zoos. ☊ capture ☊
He evaded capture for three days. ☊ capture ☊
Are you going in the car? ☊ car ☊
a career in politics ☊ career ☊
He is playing the best tennis of his career. ☊ career ☊
'I don't mind,' he said carelessly. ☊ carelessly ☊
We have fitted carpets (= carpets from wall to wall) in our house. ☊ carpet ☊
Carry on with your work while I'm away. ☊ carry on (with sth), carry sth on ☊
a severe case of typhoid ☊ case ☊
The most serious cases were treated at the scene of the accident. ☊ case ☊
The museum was full of stuffed animals in glass cases. ☊ case ☊
Our lawyer didn't think we had a case (= had enough good arguments to win in a court of law). ☊ case ☊
In some cases people have had to wait several weeks for an appointment. ☊ case ☊
The company only dismisses its employees in cases of gross misconduct. ☊ case ☊
In your case, we are prepared to be lenient. ☊ case ☊
I cannot make an exception in your case (= for you and not for others). ☊ case ☊
There's no point complaining now—we're leaving tomorrow in any case. ☊ in any case ☊
You'd better take the keys in case I'm out. ☊ (just) in case (...) ☊
You probably won't need to call—but take my number, just in case. ☊ (just) in case (...) ☊
In case (= if it is true that) you're wondering why Jo's here—let me explain... ☊ (just) in case (...) ☊
In case of fire, ring the alarm bell. ☊ in case of sth ☊
'I've made up my mind.' 'In that case, there's no point discussing it.' ☊ in that case ☊
Local schools have been starved of cash for a number of years. ☊ cash ☊
catch sth (in/on sth): He caught his thumb in the door. ☊ catch ☊
She got caught in a thunderstorm. ☊ catch ☊
catch sb doing sth: I caught her smoking in the bathroom. ☊ catch ☊
Mark walked in and caught them at it (= in the act of doing sth wrong). ☊ catch ☊
thieves caught in the act ☊ catch ☊
Drinking and driving is one of the most common causes of traffic accidents. ☊ cause ☊
The service was a celebration of his life (= praised what he had done in his life). ☊ celebration ☊
She has been a central figure in the campaign. ☊ central ☊
Prevention also plays a central role in traditional medicine. ☊ central ☊
Reducing inflation is central to (= is an important part of) the government's economic policy. ☊ central ☊
the centre of a circle ☊ centre ☊
Certainly, the early years are crucial to a child's development. ☊ certainly ☊
a chain of command (= a system in an organization by which instructions are passed from one person to another) ☊ chain ☊
The prisoners were kept in chains (= with chains around their arms and legs, to prevent them from escaping). ☊ chain ☊
Destruction of the environment is one of the most serious challenges we face. ☊ challenge ☊
change out of sth: You need to change out of those wet things. ☊ change ☊
Rick hasn't changed. He looks exactly the same as he did at school. ☊ change ☊
He puts his loose change in a money box for the children. ☊ change ☊
important changes to the tax system ☊ change ☊
in the previous/next/last chapter ☊ chapter ☊
a major/minor character in the book ☊ character ☊
Clint Eastwood's character is the most sympathetic in the movie. ☊ character ☊
buildings that are very simple in character ☊ character ☊
They left the au pair in charge of the children for a week. ☊ charge ☊
Most of the runners in the London Marathon are raising money for charity. ☊ charity ☊
We were chased by a bull while crossing the field. ☊ chase ☊
Chase the cat out—we don't want her in the kitchen. ☊ chase sb/sth away, off, out, etc. ☊
chat away (to/with sb): Within minutes of being introduced they were chatting away like old friends. ☊ chat ☊
They cheated him out of his share of the profits. ☊ cheat sb (out) of sth ☊
'Is Mary in the office?' 'Just a moment. I'll go and check.' ☊ check ☊
The drugs were found in their car during a routine check by police. ☊ check ☊
one of the President's chief rivals ☊ chief ☊
In this business, you have to learn to take criticism on the chin. ☊ take sth on the chin ☊
This mug has a chip in it. ☊ chip ☊
This government is committed to extending parental choice in education. ☊ choice ☊
After a delicious meal with free wine, the choice is yours: a quiet drink in the bar, the late night disco or a stroll along the beach beneath a starry sky. ☊ choice ☊
Sandy had to tell his tale in halting Italian. Since Franco spoke no English, he had no choice in the matter. ☊ choice ☊
They're in church. ☊ church ☊
one of the great successes of British cinema ☊ cinema ☊
Draw a circle. ☊ circle ☊
She walked the horse round in a circle. ☊ circle ☊
a circle of trees/chairs ☊ circle ☊
The children stood in a circle. ☊ circle ☊
The company reserves the right to cancel this agreement in certain circumstances. ☊ circumstance ☊
I know I can trust her in any circumstance. ☊ circumstance ☊
The ship sank in mysterious circumstances. ☊ circumstance ☊
family/domestic/personal circumstances ☊ circumstance ☊
one of the world's most beautiful cities ☊ city ☊
civil unrest (= that is caused by groups of people within a country) ☊ civil ☊
claim sth: Scientists are claiming a major breakthrough in the fight against cancer. ☊ claim ☊
She has class all right—she looks like a model. ☊ class ☊
Dickens was in a different class from (= was much better than) most of his contemporaries. ☊ class ☊
The party tries to appeal to all classes of society. ☊ class ☊
a society in which class is more important than ability ☊ class ☊
She is the youngest in her class. ☊ class ☊
She works hard in class (= during the class). ☊ class ☊
I made the classic mistake of clapping in a pause in the music! ☊ classic ☊
the use of computers in the classroom ☊ classroom ☊
clean air ☊ clean ☊
a clear blue sky ☊ clear ☊
clear glass ☊ clear ☊
It's difficult to see anything clearly in this mirror. ☊ clearly ☊
Ellen heard the loud ticking of the clock in the hall. ☊ clock ☊
to close an account (= to stop keeping money in a bank account) ☊ close ☊
close sth (to sb/sth): The road was closed to traffic for two days. ☊ close ☊
There's a close resemblance (= they look very similar). ☊ close ☊
He is one of the prime minister's closest advisers. ☊ close ☊
Homosexuals in public life are now coming out of the closet. ☊ come out of the closet ☊
She has no clothes sense (= she does not know what clothes look attractive). ☊ clothes ☊
The plane was flying in cloud most of the way. ☊ cloud ☊
animals in their winter coats (= grown long for extra warmth) ☊ coat ☊
In the event of the machine not operating correctly, an error code will appear. ☊ code ☊
a blend of Brazilian and Colombian coffees ☊ coffee ☊
Let's talk over coffee (= while drinking coffee). ☊ coffee ☊
Hot and cold food is available in the cafeteria. ☊ cold ☊
hot and cold water in every room ☊ cold ☊
the coldest May on record ☊ cold ☊
Don't stand outside in the cold. ☊ cold ☊
You'll catch your death of cold (= used to warn sb they could become ill if they do not keep warm in cold weather). ☊ cold ☊
The roof collapsed under the weight of snow. ☊ collapse ☊
the collapse of law and order in the area ☊ collapse ☊
We were friends and colleagues for more than 20 years. ☊ colleague ☊
That guitar's been sitting collecting dust (= not being used) for years now. ☊ collect ☊
The first stage in research is data collection. ☊ collection ☊
available in 12 different colours ☊ colour ☊
colour sth: How long have you been colouring (= dyeing ) your hair? ☊ colour ☊
Their divorce filled a lot of column inches in the national papers (= got a lot of attention). ☊ column ☊
I always read her column in the local paper. ☊ column ☊
Technology and good management. That's a winning combination (= one that will certainly be successful). ☊ combination ☊
combine sth: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. ☊ combine ☊
They have successfully combined the old with the new in this room. ☊ combine ☊
That comes a long way down my list of priorities. ☊ come ☊
His family comes first (= is the most important thing in his life). ☊ come ☊
She came second (= received the second highest score) in the exam. ☊ come ☊
come in sth: This dress comes in black and red. ☊ come ☊
The high point of the concert came during the drum solo. ☊ come ☊
The company has come a long way (= made lot of progress) in the last 5 years. ☊ come ☊
come to do sth: They're coming to stay for a week. ☊ come ☊
I've only come for an hour. ☊ come ☊
The subject came up in conversation. ☊ come up ☊
These ink stains won't come out of my dress. ☊ come out (of sth) ☊
News is coming in of a serious plane crash in France. ☊ come in ☊
She came across some old photographs in a drawer. ☊ come across sb/sth ☊
With DVD, you can watch the latest movies in the comfort of your own home. ☊ comfort ☊
If it's any comfort to you, I'm in the same situation. ☊ comfort ☊
His words were of little comfort in the circumstances. ☊ comfort ☊
Please make yourself comfortable while I get some coffee. ☊ comfortable ☊
For the first time in years, she felt in command of her life. ☊ command ☊
In this job you work on commission (= are paid according to the amount you sell). ☊ commission ☊
The government has set up a commission of inquiry into the disturbances at the prison. ☊ commission ☊
commitment to do/doing sth: The company's commitment to providing quality at a reasonable price has been vital to its success. ☊ commitment ☊
He's busy for the next month with filming commitments. ☊ commitment ☊
They share a common interest in photography. ☊ common ☊
Shakespeare's work was popular among the common people in his day. ☊ common ☊
In most people's eyes she was nothing more than a common criminal. ☊ common ☊
This is one of the most commonly used methods. ☊ commonly ☊
Snow has prevented communication with the outside world for three days. ☊ communication ☊
a pleasant evening in the company of friends ☊ company ☊
She joined the company in 2009. ☊ company ☊
This school compares with the best in the country (= it is as good as them). ☊ compare ☊
For Durkheim, comparison was the most important method of analysis in sociology. ☊ comparison ☊
Graduates have to fight for jobs in a highly competitive market. ☊ competitive ☊
You have to be highly competitive to do well in sport these days. ☊ competitive ☊
complaint (against sb/sth): I believe you have a complaint against one of our nurses. ☊ complaint ☊
in complete silence ☊ complete ☊
The project should be completed within a year. ☊ complete ☊
The issue is complicated by the fact that a vital document is missing. ☊ complicate ☊
The instructions look very complicated. ☊ complicated ☊
In this lecture I shall concentrate on the early years of Charles's reign. ☊ concentrate on sth ☊
a new concept in teaching ☊ concept ☊
The book is primarily concerned with Soviet-American relations during the Cold War. ☊ concern ☊
I appreciate everyone's concern and help at this difficult time. ☊ concern ☊
In the meeting, voters raised concerns about health care. ☊ concern ☊
concern (for sth/sb): She hasn't been seen for four days and there is concern for her safety. ☊ concern ☊
Stress at work is a matter of concern to staff and management. ☊ concern ☊
All cases concerning children are dealt with in a special children's court. ☊ concerning ☊
In conclusion (= finally), I would like to thank... ☊ conclusion ☊
It is easier to think in concrete terms rather than in the abstract. ☊ concrete ☊
The pathway is formed from large pebbles set in concrete. ☊ concrete ☊
A good training programme is one of the conditions for successful industry. ☊ condition ☊
They will give us the money on one condition—that we pay it back within six months. ☊ condition ☊
The plants grow best in cool, damp conditions. ☊ condition ☊
The motorcyclist was in a critical condition in hospital last night. ☊ condition ☊
She shouldn't be driving in her condition (= because she is pregnant). ☊ condition ☊
He suffers from a serious heart condition. ☊ condition ☊
to be in bad/good/excellent condition ☊ condition ☊
a used car in perfect condition ☊ condition ☊
The house is in a generally poor condition. ☊ condition ☊
Ministers from all four countries involved will meet at the conference table this week. ☊ conference ☊
While girls lack confidence, boys often overestimate their abilities. ☊ confidence ☊
a lack of confidence in the government ☊ confidence ☊
She was in a relaxed, confident mood. ☊ confident ☊
Keep the dog confined in a suitable travelling cage. ☊ confine ☊
Here the river is confined in a narrow channel. ☊ confine ☊
The soldiers concerned were confined to barracks (= had to stay in the barracks, as a punishment). ☊ confine ☊
It is cruel to keep animals in confined spaces. ☊ confined ☊
confirm sb in sth: I'm very happy to confirm you in your post. ☊ confirm ☊
She found herself in conflict with her parents over her future career. ☊ conflict ☊
Many of these ideas appear to be in conflict with each other. ☊ conflict ☊
He was depressed and in a confused state of mind. ☊ confused ☊
The fall in retail sales is directly connected with the decline in employment. ☊ connected ☊
Connection to the gas supply was delayed for three days. ☊ connection ☊
I am writing to you in connection with your recent job application. ☊ in connection with sb/sth ☊
This decision could have serious consequences for the industry. ☊ consequence ☊
consider sb/sth to do sth: He's generally considered to have the finest tenor voice in the country. ☊ consider ☊
Considerable progress has been made in finding a cure for the disease. ☊ considerable ☊
Interest rates on bank loans have increased considerably in recent years. ☊ considerably ☊
Time is another important consideration. ☊ consideration ☊
Work has begun on the construction of the new airport. ☊ construction ☊
strong in construction ☊ construction ☊
a consumer society (= one where buying and selling is considered to be very important) ☊ consumer ☊
I've made some useful contacts in journalism. ☊ contact ☊
In her job she often comes into contact with (= meets) lawyers. ☊ contact ☊
I finally made contact with (= succeeded in speaking to or meeting) her in Paris. ☊ contact ☊
Here's my contact number (= temporary telephone number) while I'm away. ☊ contact ☊
Food will last longer if kept in an airtight container. ☊ container ☊
Fire has caused severe damage to the contents of the building. ☊ content ☊
Your tone of voice is as important as the content of what you have to say. ☊ content ☊
the alcohol content of a drink ☊ content ☊
This speech needs to be set in the context of Britain in the 1960s. ☊ context ☊
Such databases are being used in a wide range of contexts. ☊ context ☊
You should be able to guess the meaning of the word from the context. ☊ context ☊
This quotation has been taken out of context (= repeated without giving the circumstances in which it was said). ☊ context ☊
The trial is expected to continue for three months. ☊ continue ☊
The story continues in our next issue. ☊ continue ☊
continue sth: The story will be continued in our next issue. ☊ continue ☊
Rain was falling outside in a continuous silver curtain. ☊ continuous ☊
For four days the town suffered continuous attacks. ☊ continuous ☊
a contract worker (= one employed on a contract for a fixed period of time) ☊ contract ☊
contrast (to sb/sth): The company lost $7 million this quarter in contrast to a profit of $6.2 million a year earlier. ☊ contrast ☊
contrast (in sth): A wool jacket complements the silk trousers and provides an interesting contrast in texture. ☊ contrast ☊
contrast (of sth): Careful contrast of the two plans shows some important differences. ☊ contrast ☊
an important contribution to the debate ☊ contribution ☊
A new advance has been made in the control of malaria. ☊ control ☊
The party is expecting to gain control of the council in the next election. ☊ control ☊
The city is in the control of enemy forces. ☊ control ☊
The coach made the team work hard on ball control (= in a ball game). ☊ control ☊
He's reached retiring age, but he's still firmly in control. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
Convention demands that a club member should resign in such a situation. ☊ convention ☊
She's very conventional in her views. ☊ conventional ☊
You can use a microwave or cook it in a conventional oven. ☊ conventional ☊
Add the onion and cook for three minutes. ☊ cook ☊
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. ☊ cook ☊
He has a cool head (= he stays calm in an emergency). ☊ cool ☊
Let's sit in the shade and keep cool. ☊ cool ☊
We cooled off with a swim in the lake. ☊ cool down/off ☊
The book sold 20 000 copies within two weeks. ☊ copy ☊
Everything in the computer's memory can be copied onto DVDs. ☊ copy ☊
Their eyesight can be corrected in just a few minutes by the use of a laser. ☊ correct ☊
the terrible cost of the war in death and suffering ☊ cost ☊
He worked non-stop for three months, at considerable cost to his health. ☊ cost ☊
I felt a need to please people, whatever the cost in time and energy. ☊ cost ☊
A late penalty cost United the game (= meant that they did not win the game). ☊ cost ☊
Such behaviour could cost you your place in the team. ☊ cost ☊
cotton fields/plants ☊ cotton ☊
Could you babysit for us on Friday? ☊ could ☊
Every point in this game counts. ☊ count ☊
to live in the country ☊ country ☊
We spent a pleasant day in the country. ☊ country ☊
I'll be with you in a minute. There are a couple of things I have to do first. ☊ couple ☊
We can do it in the next couple of weeks. ☊ couple ☊
Taking her courage in both hands, she opened the door and walked in. ☊ take your courage in both hands ☊
'Can I have one of those pens?' 'Of course—help yourself.' ☊ of course ☊
During the court hearing, the prosecutor said she would seek maximum prison sentences. ☊ court ☊
the sales team covering the northern part of the country (= selling to people in that area) ☊ cover ☊
cover sb/sth in sth: The players were soon covered in mud. ☊ cover ☊
He always reads the paper from cover to cover (= everything in it). ☊ cover ☊
crack sth: He has cracked a bone in his arm. ☊ crack ☊
She peeped through the crack in the curtains. ☊ crack ☊
This cup has a crack in it. ☊ crack ☊
Cracks began to appear in the walls. ☊ crack ☊
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 girl was killed yesterday in a crash involving a stolen car. ☊ crash ☊
Share prices crashed to an all-time low yesterday. ☊ crash ☊
Would you like milk or cream in your coffee? ☊ cream ☊
Do you have this blouse in cream? ☊ cream ☊
The announcement only succeeded in creating confusion. ☊ create ☊
respect for all living creatures ☊ creature ☊
Credit will be given in the exam for good spelling and grammar. ☊ credit ☊
petty/serious crime ☊ crime ☊
In his mind he was about to commit the perfect crime. ☊ crime ☊
The business is still in crisis but it has survived the worst of the recession. ☊ crisis ☊
We provide help to families in crisis situations. ☊ crisis ☊
In times of crisis I know which friends I can turn to. ☊ crisis ☊
The first 24 hours after the operation are the most critical. ☊ critical ☊
a critical moment in our country's history ☊ critical ☊
One of the victims of the fire remains in a critical condition. ☊ critical ☊
a critical factor in the election campaign ☊ critical ☊
Reducing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is of critical importance. ☊ critical ☊
Your decision is critical to our future. ☊ critical ☊
a critical comment/report ☊ critical ☊
The supervisor is always very critical. ☊ critical ☊
critical of sb/sth: Tom's parents were highly critical of the school. ☊ critical ☊
People in public life must always be open to criticism (= willing to accept being criticized). ☊ criticism ☊
Sugar is an important crop on the island. ☊ crop ☊
The crops are regularly sprayed with pesticides. ☊ crop ☊
They crossed the finishing line together (= in a race). ☊ cross ☊
a crucial factor/issue/decision ☊ crucial ☊
topics of crucial importance ☊ crucial ☊
The next few weeks are going to be crucial. ☊ crucial ☊
crucial to/for sth: Winning this contract is crucial to the success of the company. ☊ crucial ☊
crucial that...: It is crucial that we get this right. ☊ crucial ☊
Parents play a crucial role in preparing their child for school. ☊ crucial ☊
Several people were crushed to death in the accident. ☊ crush ☊
I found him crying his eyes out (= crying very much). ☊ cry ☊
+ speech: 'You're safe!' Tom cried in delight. ☊ cry ☊
The orchestra is very important for the cultural life of the city. ☊ cultural ☊
We are living in a consumer culture. ☊ culture ☊
The children are taught to respect different cultures. ☊ culture ☊
He lifted the cup for the fifth time this year (= it was the fifth time he had won). ☊ cup ☊
TB is a serious illness, but it can be cured. ☊ cure ☊
There was a curious mixture of people in the audience. ☊ curious ☊
She curled up and closed her eyes. ☊ curl up, be curled up ☊
The paper started to shrivel and curl up in the heat. ☊ curl up, curl sth up ☊
His lips curved in a smile. ☊ curve ☊
one of the shop's best/biggest customers ☊ customer ☊
cut sth in/into sth: He cut the loaf into thick slices. ☊ cut ☊
He's cut out a niche for himself (= found a suitable job) in journalism. ☊ cut sth out ☊
He had his finger cut off in an accident at work. ☊ cut sth off ☊
Using sharp scissors, make a small cut in the material. ☊ cut ☊
serious/severe/extensive/permanent/minor damage ☊ damage ☊
This could cause serious damage to the country's economy. ☊ damage ☊
Several vehicles were damaged in the crash. ☊ damage ☊
Smoking seriously damages your health. ☊ damage ☊
Those marks above the window look like damp to me. ☊ damp ☊
Doctors said she is now out of danger (= not likely to die). ☊ danger ☊
Smoking is a serious danger to health. ☊ danger ☊
the hidden dangers in your home ☊ danger ☊
There are no dark secrets in our family. ☊ dark ☊
All the lights went out and we were left in the dark. ☊ dark ☊
animals that can see in the dark ☊ dark ☊
The work will be carried out at a future date. ☊ date ☊
There's no date on this letter. ☊ date ☊
We're going away in a few days/in a few days' time. ☊ day ☊
We're meeting the day after tomorrow (= in two days). ☊ day ☊
He works at night and sleeps during the day. ☊ day ☊
in Queen Victoria's day ☊ day ☊
Most women stayed at home in those days. ☊ day ☊
in the old days (= in the past) ☊ day ☊
The poor child looks more dead than alive. ☊ dead ☊
In ten years he'll be dead and buried as a politician. ☊ dead ☊
The company deals in computer software. ☊ deal in sth ☊
She is used to dealing with all kinds of people in her job. ☊ deal with sb ☊
He's one of my dearest friends. ☊ dear ☊
Two children were burnt to death in the fire (= they died as a result of the fire). ☊ death ☊
a death camp (= a place where prisoners are killed, usually in a war) ☊ death ☊
He died heavily in debt. ☊ debt ☊
a big (= an important) decision ☊ decision ☊
Mary is the decision-maker in the house. ☊ decision ☊
The decisions by the management committee will affect everyone in the company. ☊ decision ☊
The company reported a small decline in its profits. ☊ decline ☊
The town fell into (a) decline (= started to be less busy, important, etc.) after the mine closed. ☊ decline ☊
The number of tourists to the resort declined by 10% last year. ☊ decline ☊
a Chinese theme in the interior decoration ☊ decoration ☊
decrease (from sth) (to sth): The number of new students decreased from 210 to 160 this year. ☊ decrease ☊
Donations have decreased significantly over the past few years. ☊ decrease ☊
decrease (in sth): There has been some decrease in military spending this year. ☊ decrease ☊
deep respect ☊ 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 ☊
Dignity and pride run deep in this community. ☊ go/run deep ☊
She is deeply religious. ☊ deeply ☊
to breathe/sigh/exhale deeply (= using all of the air in your lungs) ☊ deeply ☊
He defeated the champion in three sets. ☊ defeat ☊
The party faces defeat in the election. ☊ defeat ☊
The world champion has only had two defeats in 20 fights. ☊ defeat ☊
The harbour's sea defences are in poor condition. ☊ defence ☊
Further cuts in defence spending are being considered. ☊ defence ☊
We apologize for the delay in answering your letter. ☊ delay ☊
Thousands of commuters were delayed for over an hour. ☊ delay ☊
The eye is one of the most delicate organs of the body. ☊ delicate ☊
deliver (to sb/sth): We promise to deliver within 48 hours. ☊ deliver ☊
Allow 28 days for delivery. ☊ delivery ☊
She was in the depths of despair ☊ depth ☊
The current political situation in Vietnam is described in chapter 8. ☊ describe ☊
The magazine will appear in a new design from next month. ☊ design ☊
design sth (for sth): The method is specifically designed for use in small groups. ☊ design ☊
design sth to do sth: The programme is designed to help people who have been out of work for a long time. ☊ design ☊
I heard sounds of a desperate struggle in the next room. ☊ desperate ☊
She clung to the edge in a desperate attempt to save herself. ☊ desperate ☊
This issue will be discussed in more detail in the next chapter. ☊ detail ☊
the latest developments in the war ☊ development ☊
Are there further developments in the investigation? ☊ development ☊
a baby's development in the womb ☊ development ☊
The results are shown in diagram 2. ☊ diagram ☊
a ring with a diamond in it ☊ diamond ☊
She was wearing her diamonds (= jewellery with diamonds in it). ☊ diamond ☊
I'll make a note of our next meeting in my diary. ☊ diary ☊
There's no difference in the results. ☊ difference ☊
She noticed a marked difference in the children on her second visit. ☊ difference ☊
What a difference! You look great with your hair like that. ☊ 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) ☊
The room looks different without the furniture. ☊ different ☊
I looked it up in three different dictionaries. ☊ different ☊
to be in a difficult position/situation ☊ difficult ☊
children with severe learning difficulties ☊ difficulty ☊
He got into difficulties while swimming and had to be rescued. ☊ difficulty ☊
I had considerable difficulty (in) persuading her to leave. ☊ difficulty ☊
I had no difficulty (in) making myself understood. ☊ difficulty ☊
I think I'll do some digging in the garden. ☊ dig ☊
The exhibition provides evidence of several new directions in her work. ☊ direction ☊
The issues raised in the report relate directly to the ongoing work of the charity. ☊ directly ☊
He's on the board of directors. ☊ director ☊
They lived in a shack with a dirt floor. ☊ dirt ☊
a serious/severe/considerable disadvantage ☊ disadvantage ☊
Many children in the class suffered severe social and economic disadvantage. ☊ disadvantage ☊
disagreement (among...): There is disagreement among archaeologists as to the age of the sculpture. ☊ disagreement ☊
I can never find a pen in this house. They disappear as soon as I buy them. ☊ disappear ☊
disappointed (in/with sb/sth): I'm disappointed in you—I really thought I could trust you! ☊ disappointed ☊
He's suffered a whole string of disappointments this week. ☊ disappointment ☊
Thousands died in the disaster. ☊ disaster ☊
The discovery of the disease among sheep spells financial disaster for farmers. ☊ disaster ☊
She keeps good discipline in class. ☊ discipline ☊
Lack of discipline at home meant that many pupils found it difficult to settle in to the ordered environment of the school. ☊ discipline ☊
discount (on/off sth): They're offering a 10% discount on all sofas this month. ☊ discount ☊
discover sb/sth: Police discovered a large stash of drugs while searching the house. ☊ discover ☊
We discovered this beach while we were sailing around the island. ☊ discover ☊
discover sb/sth doing sth: He was discovered hiding in a shed. ☊ discover ☊
the discovery of new talent in the art world ☊ discovery ☊
Researchers in this field have made some important new discoveries. ☊ discovery ☊
The drug is not a new discovery—it's been known about for years. ☊ discovery ☊
This topic will be discussed at greater length in the next chapter. ☊ discuss ☊
Her article is a discussion of the methods used in research. ☊ discussion ☊
disgust (at/with sth): She expressed her disgust at the programme by writing a letter of complaint. ☊ disgust ☊
The level of violence in the film really disgusted me. ☊ disgust ☊
The kitchen was in a disgusting state when she left. ☊ disgusting ☊
I can recommend the chef's dish of the day. ☊ dish ☊
Beware of dishonest traders in the tourist areas. ☊ dishonest ☊
Designs for the new sports hall are on display in the library. ☊ on display ☊
Salt dissolves in water. ☊ dissolve ☊
Dissolve the tablet in water. ☊ dissolve ☊
The beach is within walking distance of my house (= you can walk there easily). ☊ distance ☊
Paul has to drive very long distances as part of his job. ☊ distance ☊
distribute sth among sb/sth: The money was distributed among schools in the area. ☊ distribute ☊
division (in/within sth): There are deep divisions in the party over the war. ☊ division ☊
the work of healing the divisions within society ☊ division ☊
an increase in the divorce rate (= the number of divorces in a year) ☊ divorce ☊
He did six years (= in prison) for armed robbery. ☊ do ☊
What's Tom doing these days? ☊ do ☊
If they can't get it to us in time, we'll just have to do without. ☊ do without (sb/sth) ☊
One of the documents leaked to the press was a memorandum written by the head of the security police. ☊ document ☊
domestic flights (= to and from places within a country) ☊ domestic ☊
domestic chores ☊ domestic ☊
the growing problem of domestic violence (= violence between members of the same family) ☊ domestic ☊
domestic service (= the work of a servant in a large house) ☊ domestic ☊
She always says a lot in meetings, but she doesn't dominate. ☊ dominate ☊
She's just arrived—she's just come in the door. ☊ door ☊
Membership almost doubled in two years. ☊ double ☊
double sth: Double all the quantities in the recipe to make enough for eight people. ☊ double ☊
This meeting has been, without doubt, one of the most useful we have had so far. ☊ without/beyond doubt ☊
The baby can't keep any food down (= in her body). ☊ down ☊
Prices have gone down recently. ☊ down ☊
Wait downstairs in the hall. ☊ downstairs ☊
She was trapped in a downward spiral of personal unhappiness. ☊ downward ☊
Nine per cent of commuters used public transport in 2008 and the trend is downwards. ☊ downwards ☊
There was only space for a half-dozen tables. ☊ dozen ☊
The legislation is still in draft form. ☊ draft ☊
He flung out his arms in a dramatic gesture. ☊ dramatic ☊
Prices have increased dramatically in the last few years. ☊ dramatically ☊
He drew a circle in the sand with a stick. ☊ draw ☊
in the top/middle/bottom drawer of the desk ☊ drawer ☊
the kitchen drawer (= the one in the kitchen) ☊ drawer ☊
She tried to turn her dream of running her own business into reality. ☊ dream ☊
I've finally found the man of my dreams. ☊ dream ☊
She walked around in a dream all day. ☊ dream ☊
Did I talk in my sleep? I must have been dreaming. ☊ dream ☊
to wear casual/formal dress ☊ dress ☊
dress (in sth): I dressed quickly. ☊ dress ☊
dress sb (in sth): She dressed the children in their best clothes. ☊ dress ☊
In hot weather, drink plenty of water. ☊ drink ☊
The robbers drove off in a stolen vehicle. ☊ drive off ☊
Who was the driving force (= the person with the strongest influence) in the band? ☊ driving ☊
You must drop your speed in built-up areas. ☊ drop ☊
There was a substantial drop in the number of people out of work last month. ☊ drop ☊
Mix a few drops of milk into the cake mixture. ☊ drop ☊
Could I have a drop more milk in my coffee, please? ☊ drop ☊
a bass drum ☊ drum ☊
Tony Cox on drums ☊ drum ☊
to play the drums ☊ drum ☊
a regular drum beat ☊ drum ☊
There was a great crash and then a long roll of drums. ☊ drum ☊
It was high summer and the rivers were dry (= had no water in them). ☊ dry ☊
During the drought the river dried up. ☊ dry up ☊
The play was going very well until one of the actors suddenly dried up. ☊ dry up ☊
during the 1990s ☊ during ☊
There are extra flights to Colorado during the winter. ☊ during ☊
Please remain seated during the performance. ☊ during ☊
I only saw her once during my stay in Rome. ☊ during ☊
There wasn't a speck of dust anywhere in the room. ☊ dust ☊
She is allergic to house dust. ☊ dust ☊
That guitar's been sitting gathering dust (= not being used) for years now. ☊ dust ☊
I broke the vase while I was dusting. ☊ dust ☊
I don't want you to visit me simply out of a sense of duty. ☊ duty ☊
the inner/outer ear ☊ ear ☊
She whispered something in his ear. ☊ ear ☊
The project is still in the early stages. ☊ early ☊
in the early days of space exploration (= when it was just beginning) ☊ early ☊
We meet the hero quite early in the film. ☊ early ☊
She had seen him earlier in the day. ☊ early ☊
earn sb sth: His victory in the tournament earned him $50 000. ☊ earn ☊
Your money would earn more in a high-interest account. ☊ earn ☊
As a teacher, she had earned the respect of her students. ☊ earn ☊
She's having a well-earned rest this week. ☊ earn ☊
earn sb sth: His outstanding ability earned him a place on the team. ☊ earn ☊
All important points are numbered for ease of reference (= so that you can find them easily). ☊ ease ☊
The plan should ease traffic congestion in the town. ☊ ease ☊
vegetables that are easy to grow ☊ easy ☊
Several schools are within easy reach (= not far away). ☊ easy ☊
We ate at a pizzeria in town. ☊ eat ☊
The economy is in recession. ☊ economy ☊
a market economy (= one in which the price is fixed according to both cost and demand) ☊ economy ☊
Ireland was one of the fastest-growing economies in Western Europe in the 1990s. ☊ economy ☊
She tore the page out roughly, leaving a ragged edge in the book. ☊ edge ☊
The story was in Tuesday's edition of 'The New York Times'. ☊ edition ☊
The article appeared in the evening edition of 'The Mercury'. ☊ edition ☊
educate sb to do sth: The campaign is intended to educate the public to respect the environment. ☊ educate ☊
Patient education is important to minimize the risk of a second heart attack. ☊ education ☊
I admire the effective use of colour in her paintings. ☊ effective ☊
The truth of this statement has been effectively demonstrated in Chapter 1. ☊ effectively ☊
effort (to do sth): The company has laid off 150 workers in an effort to save money. ☊ effort ☊
You can keep one of the photos. Either of them—whichever you like. ☊ either ☊
The offices on either side were empty. ☊ either ☊
to vote in an election ☊ election ☊
an electrical fault in the engine ☊ electrical ☊
Cost was a key element in our decision. ☊ element ☊
Customer relations is an important element of the job. ☊ element ☊
There appears to be an element of truth in his story. ☊ element ☊
it embarrasses sb to do sth: It embarrassed her to meet strange men in the corridor at night. ☊ embarrass ☊
I've never felt so embarrassed in my life! ☊ embarrassed ☊
Her resignation will be a severe embarrassment to the party. ☊ embarrassment ☊
emerge (into sth): We emerged into bright sunlight. ☊ emerge ☊
No new evidence emerged during the investigation. ☊ emerge ☊
emerge as sth: He emerged as a key figure in the campaign ☊ emerge ☊
This door should only be used in an emergency. ☊ emergency ☊
the emergency exit (= to be used in an emergency) ☊ emergency ☊
The pilot made an emergency landing in a field. ☊ emergency ☊
I always have some extra cash with me for emergencies. ☊ emergency ☊
She showed no emotion at the verdict. ☊ emotion ☊
to put/lay/place emphasis on sth ☊ emphasis ☊
We provide all types of information, with an emphasis on legal advice. ☊ emphasis ☊
The examples we will look at have quite different emphases. ☊ emphasis ☊
emphasize sth: His speech emphasized the importance of attracting industry to the town. ☊ emphasize ☊
employ sb as sth: For the past three years he has been employed as a firefighter. ☊ employ ☊
one of the largest employers in the area ☊ employer ☊
Changes in farming methods have badly affected employment in the area. ☊ employment ☊
The theatre was half empty. ☊ empty ☊
an empty house/room/bus ☊ empty ☊
As it got later, the streets became empty. ☊ empty ☊
Is this an empty chair (= a chair that nobody else is using)? ☊ empty ☊
The house had been standing empty (= without people living in it) for some time. ☊ empty ☊
empty of sth: The room was empty of furniture. ☊ empty ☊
empty words ☊ empty ☊
an empty gesture aimed at pleasing the crowds ☊ empty ☊
Three months after his death, she still felt empty. ☊ empty ☊
My life seems empty without you. ☊ empty ☊
empty sth: He emptied the ashtrays, washed the glasses and went to bed. ☊ empty ☊
He emptied his glass and asked for a refill. ☊ empty ☊
empty sth out: I emptied out my pockets but could not find my keys. ☊ empty ☊
empty sth of sth: The room had been emptied of all furniture. ☊ empty ☊
empty out: The tank empties out in five minutes. ☊ 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 ☊
We encountered a number of difficulties in the first week. ☊ encounter ☊
encounter (with sb/sth): Three of them were killed in the subsequent encounter with the police. ☊ encounter ☊
encourage sb in sth: My parents have always encouraged me in my choice of career. ☊ encourage ☊
encourage sth (in sb/sth): They claim that some computer games encourage violent behaviour in young children. ☊ encourage ☊
There's no end in sight to the present crisis. ☊ end ☊
They live in the end house. ☊ end ☊
Their long struggle ended in failure. ☊ end in sth ☊
+ adv./prep.: If you go on like this you'll end up in prison. ☊ end up ☊
He ended his days in poverty. ☊ end your days/life (in sth) ☊
He has a lot of enemies in the company. ☊ enemy ☊
It is important to conserve energy. ☊ energy ☊
engaged (in sth): They are engaged in talks with the Irish government. ☊ engaged ☊
He spoiled my enjoyment of the game by talking all through it. ☊ enjoyment ☊
Children seem to have lost their enjoyment in reading. ☊ enjoyment ☊
ensure sb sth: Victory ensured them a place in the final. ☊ ensure ☊
enter sb/sth in sth: Irish trainers have entered several horses in the race. ☊ enter ☊
Enter Hamlet (= for example as stage directions in the text of a play). ☊ enter ☊
Local entertainments are listed in the newspaper. ☊ entertainment ☊
enthusiasm (for doing sth): She never lost her enthusiasm for teaching. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
The news was greeted with a lack of enthusiasm by those at the meeting. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
I have never in my entire life heard such nonsense! ☊ entire ☊
entry (in sth): There is no entry in his diary for that day. ☊ entry ☊
There have been some impressive entries in the wildlife photography section (= impressive photographs). ☊ entry ☊
They have created an environment in which productivity should flourish. ☊ environment ☊
tests carried out in a controlled environment ☊ environment ☊
There is an equal number of boys and girls in the class. ☊ equal ☊
the desire for a more equal society (= in which everyone has the same rights and chances) ☊ equal ☊
Diet and exercise are equally important. ☊ equally ☊
The birds are equally at home in a woodland or riverside environment. ☊ equally ☊
The money was divided equally among her four children. ☊ equally ☊
250 grams or an equivalent amount in ounces ☊ equivalent ☊
Two prisoners have escaped. ☊ escape ☊
They were caught trying to escape. ☊ escape ☊
escape from sb/sth: He escaped from prison this morning. ☊ escape ☊
escape (into sth): As a child he would often escape into a dream world of his own. ☊ escape ☊
escape sth: They were glad to have escaped the clutches of winter for another year. ☊ escape ☊
escape sth: She was lucky to escape punishment. ☊ escape ☊
The pilot escaped death by seconds. ☊ escape ☊
escape doing sth: He narrowly escaped being killed. ☊ escape ☊
escape (with sth): I was lucky to escape with minor injuries. ☊ escape ☊
As soon as he turned his back, she would make her escape. ☊ escape ☊
The book contains a number of interesting essays on women in society. ☊ essay ☊
The museum is closed while essential repairs are being carried out. ☊ essential ☊
Even in small companies, computers are an essential tool. ☊ essential ☊
The essential difference between Sara and me is in our attitude to money. ☊ essential ☊
The pattern is essentially the same in all cases. ☊ essentially ☊
The article was essentially concerned with her relationship with her parents (= it dealt with other things, but this was the most important). ☊ essentially ☊
She lives in a tower block on an estate in London. ☊ estate ☊
official government estimates of traffic growth over the next decade ☊ estimate ☊
In the light of later events the decision was proved right. ☊ event ☊
The decisions we take now may influence the course of events (= the way things happen) in the future. ☊ event ☊
In the normal course of events (= if things had happened as expected) she would have gone with him. ☊ event ☊
In the event of an accident, call this number. ☊ in the event of sth, in the event that sth happens ☊
Sheila will inherit everything in the event of his death. ☊ in the event of sth, in the event that sth happens ☊
She knows every student in the school. ☊ every ☊
Every one of their CDs has been a hit. ☊ every ☊
One in every three marriages ends in divorce. ☊ 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 ☊
The police questioned everyone in the room. ☊ everyone ☊
'You mean somebody in this room must be the murderer?' 'Exactly.' ☊ exactly ☊
She has an exaggerated sense of her own importance. ☊ exaggerated ☊
She did well in her exams. ☊ exam ☊
successful candidates in GCSE examinations ☊ examination ☊
examine sth: These ideas will be examined in more detail in Chapter 10. ☊ examine ☊
It is important to cite examples to support your argument. ☊ example ☊
Most of the buildings in the town are modern, but the church is an exception. ☊ exception ☊
Children are not usually allowed in, but I'm prepared to make an exception in this case. ☊ make an exception ☊
I'll type your report if you'll babysit in exchange. ☊ exchange ☊
exchange A for B: You can exchange your currency for dollars in the hotel. ☊ exchange ☊
Everyone in the group exchanged email addresses. ☊ exchange ☊
excited (by sth): Don't get too excited by the sight of your name in print. ☊ excited ☊
The news caused great excitement among her friends. ☊ excitement ☊
There was a note of excitement in his voice. ☊ excitement ☊
The dog leapt and wagged its tail in excitement. ☊ excitement ☊
In her excitement she dropped her glass. ☊ excitement ☊
one of the most exciting developments in biology in recent years ☊ exciting ☊
a chief/senior/top executive in a computer firm ☊ executive ☊
She has an executive position in a finance company. ☊ executive ☊
an executive suite (= in a hotel) ☊ executive ☊
I don't get much exercise sitting in the office all day. ☊ exercise ☊
exhibit sth (at/in...): They will be exhibiting their new designs at the trade fairs. ☊ exhibit ☊
Only one painting was exhibited in the artist's lifetime. ☊ exhibit ☊
exhibit (at/in...): He exhibits regularly in local art galleries. ☊ exhibit ☊
The problem only exists in your head, Jane. ☊ exist ☊
Few of these monkeys still exist in the wild. ☊ exist ☊
The family endured a miserable existence in a cramped apartment. ☊ existence ☊
an exit visa (= a stamp in a passport giving sb permission to leave a particular country) ☊ exit ☊
expand sth: In breathing the chest muscles expand the rib cage and allow air to be sucked into the lungs. ☊ expand ☊
expect sth: We are expecting a rise in food prices this month. ☊ expect ☊
expect to do sth: You can't expect to learn a foreign language in a few months. ☊ expect ☊
a doctor with experience in dealing with patients suffering from stress ☊ experience ☊
He gained valuable experience whilst working on the project. ☊ experience ☊
It is important to try and learn from experience. ☊ experience ☊
The country experienced a foreign currency shortage for several months. ☊ experience ☊
Everyone experiences these problems at some time in their lives. ☊ experience ☊
experienced in sth/in doing sth: He's very experienced in looking after animals. ☊ experienced ☊
laboratory experiments ☊ experiment ☊
He wanted to experiment more with different textures in his paintings. ☊ experiment ☊
expert (at/in sth): They are all expert in this field. ☊ expert ☊
expert (at/in doing sth): She's expert at making cheap but stylish clothes. ☊ expert ☊
explain who, how, etc...: He explained who each person in the photo was. ☊ explain ☊
explain to sb who, how, etc...: She explained to them what to do in an emergency. ☊ explain ☊
The firework exploded in his hand. ☊ explode ☊
Bomb disposal experts exploded the device under controlled conditions. ☊ explode ☊
These ideas will be explored in more detail in chapter 7. ☊ explore ☊
300 people were injured in the explosion. ☊ explosion ☊
He threatened to expose the racism that existed within the police force. ☊ expose ☊
His views have been expressed in numerous speeches. ☊ express ☊
She expresses herself most fully in her paintings. ☊ express ☊
His expression changed from surprise to one of amusement. ☊ expression ☊
The expression in her eyes told me something was wrong. ☊ expression ☊
The poet's anger finds expression in (= is shown in) the last verse of the poem. ☊ expression ☊
The riots are the most serious expression of anti-government feeling yet. ☊ expression ☊
Only in his dreams does he give expression to his fears. ☊ expression ☊
We have an extension in the bedroom. ☊ extension ☊
She suffered extensive injuries in the accident. ☊ extensive ☊
She has extensive experience in computers. ☊ extensive ☊
The pollution of the forest has seriously affected plant life and, to a lesser extent, wildlife. ☊ to... extent ☊
The book discusses the extent to which (= how much) family life has changed over the past 50 years. ☊ to... extent ☊
While I was saving I had no money for little extras or luxuries. ☊ extra ☊
We don't charge extra for the activities—everything is included in the admission fee. ☊ extra ☊
I need to earn a bit extra this month. ☊ extra ☊
Do you have this sweatshirt in an extra large size? ☊ extra ☊
It's extraordinary that he managed to sleep through the party. ☊ extraordinary ☊
people living in extreme poverty ☊ extreme ☊
I'm having extreme difficulty in not losing my temper with her. ☊ extreme ☊
Children will be removed from their parents only in extreme circumstances. ☊ extreme ☊
extremely important/useful/complicated ☊ extremely ☊
There were tears in his eyes. ☊ eye ☊
I have something in my eye. ☊ eye ☊
The birds build their nests in the rock face. ☊ face ☊
Sue's face was a picture (= she looked very surprised, angry, etc.) as she listened to her husband's speech. ☊ face ☊
a pretty/round/freckled face ☊ face ☊
He buried his face in his hands. ☊ face ☊
Voluntary work was particularly important in view of the fact that women were often forced to give up paid work on marriage. ☊ fact ☊
The mere fact of being poor makes such children criminals in the eyes of the police. ☊ fact ☊
I haven't spoken to anyone in English for days and that's a fact. ☊ fact ☊
It's important to distinguish fact from fiction. ☊ fact ☊
I thought the work would be difficult. In actual fact, it's very easy. ☊ in (actual) fact ☊
The closure of the mine was the single most important factor in the town's decline. ☊ factor ☊
fail sb: The examiners failed over half the candidates. ☊ fail ☊
fail to do sth: He failed to keep the appointment. ☊ fail ☊
She never fails to email every week. ☊ fail ☊
fail in sth: He felt he would be failing in his duty if he did not report it. ☊ fail ☊
fail in sth: I failed in my attempt to persuade her. ☊ fail ☊
fail to do sth: She failed to get into art college. ☊ fail ☊
Her friend's kindness has restored her faith in human nature. ☊ faith ☊
I have been a faithful reader of your newspaper for many years. ☊ faithful ☊
The events were faithfully recorded in her diary. ☊ faithfully ☊
He had supported the local team faithfully for 30 years. ☊ faithfully ☊
Her hair fell over her shoulders in a mass of curls. ☊ fall ☊
The house looked as if it was about to fall down. ☊ fall ☊
She was killed in a fall from a horse. ☊ fall ☊
They didn't want to raise any false hopes, but they believed her husband had escaped capture. ☊ FALSE ☊
Predictions of an early improvement in the housing market proved false. ☊ FALSE ☊
He's a familiar figure in the neighbourhood. ☊ familiar ☊
I couldn't see any familiar faces in the room. ☊ familiar ☊
the other members of my family ☊ family ☊
Almost every family in the country owns a television. ☊ family ☊
The support of family and friends is vital. ☊ family ☊
I always think of you as one of the family. ☊ family ☊
Some families have farmed in this area for hundreds of years. ☊ family ☊
This painting has been in our family for generations. ☊ family ☊
She didn't fancy (= did not like) the idea of going home in the dark. ☊ fancy ☊
Half an hour later Duncan was no farther in his quest. ☊ far ☊
To answer that question we need to go further back in time. ☊ far ☊
The last of these reasons is by far the most important. ☊ by far ☊
They made for an empty table in the far corner. ☊ far ☊
to take up farming ☊ farming ☊
Jeans are still in fashion. ☊ fashion ☊
Fashions in art and literature come and go. ☊ fashion ☊
She lives in a very fashionable part of London. ☊ fashionable ☊
the fastest rate of increase for years ☊ fast ☊
Within a few minutes she was fast asleep (= sleeping deeply). ☊ fast ☊
The boat was stuck fast (= unable to move) in the mud. ☊ fast ☊
a fat volume on American history ☊ fat ☊
a major fault in the design ☊ fault ☊
Many people live in poverty through no fault of their own. ☊ fault ☊
Most of the 'don't knows' in the opinion polls came down in favour of (= eventually chose to support) the Democrats. ☊ in favour (of sb/sth) ☊
I had to run away for fear (that) he might one day kill me. ☊ for fear of sth/of doing sth, for fear (that)... ☊
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 ☊
Olive oil and garlic feature prominently in his recipes. ☊ feature ☊
He felt in his pockets for some money. ☊ feel ☊
I had to feel about in the dark for the light switch. ☊ feel ☊
Its skin feels really smooth. ☊ feel ☊
Can you feel the tension in this room? ☊ feel ☊
I've got a tight feeling in my stomach. ☊ feeling ☊
Two of the candidates must be female. ☊ female ☊
More females than males are employed in the factory. ☊ female ☊
a rock festival (= where bands perform, often outdoors and over a period of several days) ☊ festival ☊
There seem to be fewer tourists around this year. ☊ few ☊
There are no fewer than 100 different species in the area. ☊ few ☊
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 ☊
famous in the field of music ☊ field ☊
I enjoy meeting people in other fields of business. ☊ field ☊
All of them are experts in their chosen field. ☊ field ☊
We camped in a field near the village. ☊ field ☊
He finished fifth in the race. ☊ fifth ☊
fight for sth: She's fighting for a place in the national team. ☊ fight ☊
prize fighting (= fighting in boxing matches for money) ☊ fighting ☊
fight (with sb/sth): He got into a fight with a man in the bar. ☊ fight ☊
a leading figure in the music industry ☊ figure ☊
one of the most popular figures in athletics ☊ figure ☊
a tall figure in black ☊ figure ☊
Figures for April show a slight improvement on previous months ☊ figure ☊
figure (as sth) (in/on/among sth): Do I still figure in your plans? ☊ figure ☊
The question of the peace settlement is likely to figure prominently in the talks. ☊ figure ☊
It did not figure high on her list of priorities. ☊ figure ☊
Your application will be kept on file (= in a file, to be used later). ☊ file ☊
The crack in the wall had been filled with plaster. ☊ fill ☊
I need to have two teeth filled (= to have fillings put in them). ☊ fill ☊
to fill a vacuum/void ☊ fill ☊
She put a new film in her camera. ☊ film ☊
Let's go to the cinema—there's a good film on this week. ☊ film ☊
his final act as party leader ☊ final ☊
The referee blew the final whistle. ☊ final ☊
The project is in its final stages. ☊ final ☊
They find each other in the final chapter of the book. ☊ final ☊
The players met in last year's final. ☊ final ☊
the 2010 World Cup Finals (= the last few games in the competition) ☊ final ☊
Moving house put a severe strain on our finances. ☊ finance ☊
The report found that 30% of the firms studied had failed within a year. ☊ find ☊
people who enjoy the finer things in life (= for example art, good food, etc.) ☊ fine ☊
They finished off the show with one of their most famous songs. ☊ finish sth off ☊
furniture available in a range of finishes ☊ finish ☊
I won't be finished for another hour. ☊ finished ☊
If the newspapers find out, he's finished in politics. ☊ finished ☊
A young girl was in the line of fire (= between the person shooting and what he/she was shooting at). ☊ fire ☊
I'll give you covering fire while you try to escape. ☊ fire ☊
Five people died in a house fire last night. ☊ fire ☊
A small fire had started in the kitchen. ☊ fire ☊
fire sth: A starter's pistol fires only blanks. ☊ fire ☊
'No,' she repeated, her voice firmer this time. ☊ firm ☊
It is now firmly established as one of the leading brands in the country. ☊ firmly ☊
She resolved to do it at the first (= earliest) opportunity. ☊ first ☊
She won first prize in the competition. ☊ first ☊
an issue of the first importance ☊ first ☊
Who came first in the race (= who won)? ☊ first ☊
I was the first in my family to go to college. ☊ first ☊
The first I heard about the wedding (= the first time I became aware of it) was when I saw it in the local paper. ☊ first ☊
In the pool she could see little silvery fish darting around. ☊ fish ☊
fish for sth: You can fish for trout in this stream. ☊ fish ☊
I'd like to have a desk in the room but it won't fit. ☊ fit ☊
fit (to do sth): He won't be fit to play in the match on Saturday. ☊ fit ☊
to fix a post in the ground ☊ fix ☊
He noted every detail so as to fix the scene in his mind. ☊ fix ☊
The money has been invested for a fixed period. ☊ fixed ☊
Everything went up in flames (= was destroyed by fire). ☊ flame ☊
The curtains were enveloped in a sheet of flame. ☊ flame ☊
flash sth: The guide flashed a light into the cave. ☊ flash ☊
Do you live in a flat or a house? ☊ flat ☊
a smooth/comfortable/bumpy flight ☊ flight ☊
People seem to float in and out of my life. ☊ float ☊
float in/on sth: A plastic bag was floating in the water. ☊ float ☊
The child was in floods of tears (= crying a lot). ☊ flood ☊
flood sb with sth: The words flooded him with self-pity. ☊ flood ☊
Flies rose in thick black swarms. ☊ fly ☊
It took a few moments for her eyes to focus in the dark. ☊ focus ☊
In this scene, the camera focuses on the actor's face. ☊ focus ☊
It was the main focus of attention at the meeting. ☊ focus ☊
focus for sth: His comments provided a focus for debate. ☊ focus ☊
In today's lecture the focus will be on tax structures within the European Union. ☊ focus ☊
The incident brought the problem of violence in schools into sharp focus. ☊ focus ☊
The children's faces are badly out of focus (= not clearly shown) in the photograph. ☊ focus ☊
fold sth (away/down/up): The bed can be folded away during the day. ☊ fold ☊
He followed her into the house. ☊ follow ☊
The nurse hung a chart at the foot of the bed (= the part of the bed where your feet normally are when you are lying in it). ☊ foot ☊
I took her classes for her while she was sick. ☊ for ☊
I am speaking for everyone in this department. ☊ for ☊
They voted for independence in a referendum. ☊ for ☊
The weather was warm for the time of year. ☊ for ☊
I'm going away for a few days. ☊ for ☊
A large proportion of the labour force (= all the people who work in a particular company, area, etc.) is unskilled. ☊ force ☊
Television has become a major force in American political life. ☊ force ☊
forecast sth: Experts are forecasting a recovery in the economy. ☊ forecast ☊
Could you possibly forget about work for five minutes? ☊ forget ☊
Who could forget his speech at last year's party? ☊ forget ☊
The human form has changed little over the last 30 000 years. ☊ form ☊
one of the most common forms of cancer ☊ form ☊
form sb/sth (up) (into sth): to form a line/queue/circle ☊ form ☊
A plan formed in my head. ☊ form ☊
Although not formally trained as an art historian, he is widely respected for his knowledge of the period. ☊ formally ☊
This formula is used to calculate the area of a circle. ☊ formula ☊
the secret formula for the blending of the whisky ☊ formula ☊
He made a fortune in real estate. ☊ fortune ☊
We consider this agreement to be an important step forward. ☊ forward ☊
The next scene takes the story forward five years. ☊ forward ☊
a forward pass (= in a sports game) ☊ forward ☊
Respect and friendship provide a solid foundation for marriage. ☊ foundation ☊
What do you like to do in your free time (= when you are not working)? ☊ free ☊
Students have a free choice of courses in their final year. ☊ free ☊
By the end of May nearly 100 of an estimated 2 000 political prisoners had been freed. ☊ free ☊
These proposals would give health authorities greater freedom in deciding how to spend their money. ☊ freedom ☊
He finally won his freedom after twenty years in jail. ☊ freedom ☊
The book is now freely available in the shops (= it is not difficult to get a copy). ☊ freely ☊
It may freeze tonight, so bring those plants inside. ☊ freeze ☊
How frequent is this word (= how often does it occur in the language)? ☊ frequent ☊
We met in a local bar much frequented by students. ☊ frequent ☊
He looked fresh and neat in a clean white shirt. ☊ fresh ☊
Regular facials help to keep the skin looking clean and fresh. ☊ fresh ☊
The yellow paint makes the kitchen look much fresher. ☊ fresh ☊
a toothpaste that leaves a nice fresh taste in your mouth ☊ fresh ☊
Let's go and get some fresh air (= go outside where the air is cooler). ☊ fresh ☊
fresh tracks in the snow ☊ fresh ☊
Let me write it down while it's still fresh in my mind. ☊ fresh ☊
He's one of my best friends. ☊ friend ☊
She has a wide circle of friends. ☊ friend ☊
We've been friends for years. ☊ be/make friends (with sb) ☊
Your friendship is very important to me. ☊ friendship ☊
frightened of doing sth: I'm frightened of walking home alone in the dark. ☊ frightened ☊
He was standing in front of me in the line. ☊ in front of ☊
Their house is the one with the big garden in front. ☊ in front ☊
Let's go through to the front room (= the main room in a house where people sit and entertain guests). ☊ front ☊
Domestic fuel bills are set to rise again in the autumn. ☊ fuel ☊
Walking three miles in the pouring rain is not my idea of fun. ☊ fun ☊
It wasn't serious - it was all done in fun. ☊ fun ☊
This game looks fun! ☊ fun ☊
A fundamental change in the organization of health services was required. ☊ fundamental ☊
a question of fundamental importance ☊ fundamental ☊
elegant ladies in furs ☊ fur ☊
What will the cities of the future look like? ☊ future ☊
The movie is set in the future. ☊ future ☊
The exchange rate is likely to fall in the near future (= soon). ☊ future ☊
I can't see any future in this relationship. ☊ future ☊
Please be more careful in future. ☊ in future ☊
In future, make sure the door is never left unlocked. ☊ in future ☊
at a future date ☊ future ☊
future developments in computer software ☊ future ☊
These policies have resulted in great gains in public health. ☊ gain ☊
The party had a net gain of nine seats on the local council. ☊ gain ☊
It was the biggest gamble of his political career. ☊ gamble ☊
a gap in a hedge ☊ gap ☊
There should be a six-inch gap at the bottom. ☊ gap ☊
a gap in the conversation ☊ gap ☊
There's a big age gap between them (= a big difference in their ages). ☊ gap ☊
His death left an enormous gap in my life. ☊ gap ☊
There were several gaps in my education. ☊ gap ☊
Throw it in the garbage. ☊ garbage ☊
children playing in the garden ☊ garden ☊
out in the garden ☊ garden ☊
a rose garden (= where only roses are grown) ☊ garden ☊
The kids were gathered together in one room. ☊ gather ☊
gather sth together/up: I waited while he gathered up his papers. ☊ gather ☊
I know how it works in general terms. ☊ general ☊
This opinion is common among the general population (= ordinary people). ☊ general ☊
This is a crucial year for your relationships in general and your love life in particular. ☊ in general ☊
My family have lived in this house for generations. ☊ generation ☊
to be generous in giving help ☊ generous ☊
He lived in a gentler age than ours. ☊ gentle ☊
Simmer the soup gently for 30 minutes. ☊ gently ☊
leaves moving gently in the breeze ☊ gently ☊
After a time you get to realize that these things don't matter. ☊ get ☊
He got a 'C' in Chemistry and a 'B' in English. ☊ get ☊
What (= What presents) did you get for your birthday? ☊ get ☊
We got through a fortune while we were in New York! ☊ get through sth ☊
He got into trouble with the police while he was still at school. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
I give it ten out of ten for originality. ☊ give ☊
We'll give you all the help we can (= help you in every way we can). ☊ give ☊
He was given a new heart in a five-hour operation. ☊ give ☊
I've never been so glad to see anyone in my life! ☊ glad ☊
We keep all our glass and china in this cupboard. ☊ glass ☊
The vegetables are grown under glass (= in a greenhouse ). ☊ glass ☊
the company's domestic and global markets ☊ global ☊
Half an hour went past while we were sitting there. ☊ go ☊
My clothes won't all go in that one suitcase. ☊ go ☊
He tried to push his hand through the gap but it wouldn't go. ☊ go ☊
Richard has gone on leave for two weeks. ☊ go ☊
The bomb went off in a crowded street. ☊ go off ☊
They've gone away for a few days. ☊ go away ☊
to go round in a circle ☊ go around/round ☊
Tom has been going out with Lucy for six weeks. ☊ go out with sb, go out (together) ☊
go doing sth: She went without eating for three days. ☊ go without (sth) ☊
United conceded two goals in the first half. ☊ goal ☊
I swear by Almighty God that the evidence I shall give... (= in a court of law) ☊ god ☊
The piano was in good condition. ☊ good ☊
the government of the day ☊ government ☊
The Democrats are now in government in the US. ☊ government ☊
I'll grab a bite to eat in town. ☊ grab ☊
Sam is in (the) second grade. ☊ grade ☊
a gradual change in the climate ☊ gradual ☊
He was granted a licence to mine in the area. ☊ grant ☊
The police have expressed grave concern about the missing child's safety. ☊ grave ☊
The consequences will be very grave if nothing is done. ☊ grave ☊
We were in grave danger. ☊ grave ☊
the great powers (= important and powerful countries) ☊ great ☊
a matter of great importance ☊ great ☊
The room was decorated in a combination of greens and blues. ☊ green ☊
He managed to cover a lot of ground in a short talk. ☊ ground ☊
We had to go over the same ground (= talk about the same things again) in class the next day. ☊ ground ☊
fertile ground for planting crops ☊ ground ☊
ground forces (= soldiers that fight on land, not in the air or at sea) ☊ ground ☊
Students stood around in groups waiting for their results. ☊ group ☊
The region is too dry for plants to grow. ☊ grow ☊
grow sth: I didn't know they grew rice in France. ☊ grow ☊
I grew all these flowers from one packet of seeds. ☊ grow ☊
Nick's grown almost an inch in the last month. ☊ grow ☊
The puppies grow quickly during the first six months. ☊ grow ☊
The company profits grew by 5% last year. ☊ grow ☊
grow in sth: The family has grown in size recently. ☊ grow ☊
She is growing in confidence all the time. ☊ grow ☊
Lack of water will stunt the plant's growth. ☊ growth ☊
guarantee to do sth: We guarantee to deliver your goods within a week. ☊ guarantee ☊
This iron is guaranteed for a year against faulty workmanship. ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee sth: Tonight's victory guarantees the team's place in the final. ☊ guarantee ☊
The prisoner slipped past the guards on the gate and escaped. ☊ guard ☊
The escaped prisoner was brought back under armed guard. ☊ guard ☊
One of the men kept guard, while the other broke into the house. ☊ guard ☊
He was the guest of honour (= the most important person invited to an event). ☊ guest ☊
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 ☊
We've all been guilty of selfishness at some time in our lives. ☊ guilty ☊
I'll be down in a minute. I'm doing (= brushing, arranging, etc.) my hair. ☊ hair ☊
There's a hair in my soup. ☊ hair ☊
No goals were scored in the first half. ☊ half ☊
He has a half share in the company. ☊ half ☊
Out of 36 candidates, half passed. ☊ half ☊
Give me your hand (= hold my hand) while we cross the road. ☊ hand ☊
The crowd threw up their hands (= lifted them into the air) in dismay. ☊ hand ☊
The matter is now in the hands of my lawyer. ☊ in the hands of sb, in sb's hands ☊
At that time, the castle was in enemy hands. ☊ in the hands of sb, in sb's hands ☊
She resigned and handed over to one of her younger colleagues. ☊ hand over (to sb), hand sth over (to sb) ☊
handle yourself: You have to know how to handle yourself in this business (= know the right way to behave). ☊ handle ☊
Several of his paintings hang in the Tate Gallery. ☊ hang ☊
hang sth: She hung her head in shame. ☊ hang ☊
hang adv./prep.: There were several expensive suits hanging in the wardrobe. ☊ hang ☊
You hang around here in case he comes, and I'll go on ahead. ☊ hang around (...) ☊
I'm not happy with his work this term. ☊ happy ☊
You don't look very happy today. ☊ happy ☊
Those were the happiest days of my life. ☊ happy ☊
I prefer the children to play in the garden where they're out of harm's way. ☊ out of harm's way ☊
These revelations will harm her chances of winning the election. ☊ harm ☊
hate sb/sth doing sth: He hates anyone parking in his space. ☊ hate ☊
a hate campaign (= cruel comments made about sb over a period of time in order to damage their reputation) ☊ hate ☊
have sb/sth + adj.: I want to have everything ready in good time. ☊ have ☊
I'll have the salmon (= for example, in a restaurant). ☊ have ☊
I had a cigarette while I was waiting. ☊ have ☊
I was having difficulty in staying awake. ☊ have ☊
I soon had the fish in a net. ☊ have ☊
He had his head in his hands. ☊ have ☊
We have no choice in the matter. ☊ have ☊
In 2008 the party had 10 000 members. ☊ have ☊
I can't see you this week—I've got a lot on. ☊ have (got) sth on ☊
I sometimes wonder what goes on in that head of yours. ☊ head ☊
I can't work it out in my head—I need a calculator. ☊ head ☊
When will you get it into your head (= understand) that I don't want to discuss this any more! ☊ head ☊
The boys hung their heads in shame. ☊ head ☊
She always has her head in a book (= is always reading). ☊ head ☊
It was a chance to heal the wounds in the party (= to repair the damage that had been done). ☊ heal ☊
to be in poor/good/excellent/the best of health ☊ health ☊
Smoking can seriously damage your health. ☊ health ☊
As long as you have your health, nothing else matters. ☊ health ☊
hear sth: We had heard nothing for weeks. ☊ hear ☊
I haven't heard anything from her for months. ☊ hear from sb, hear sth from sb ☊
The words 'I love you' were written inside a big red heart. ☊ heart ☊
The patient's heart stopped beating for a few seconds. ☊ heart ☊
Simmer the soup for 10 minutes then remove from the heat. ☊ heat ☊
Just heat up the food in the microwave. ☊ heat sth up ☊
It was heaven being away from the office for a week. ☊ heaven ☊
There was heavy fighting in the capital last night. ☊ heavy ☊
He went through hell during the trial. ☊ hell ☊
I can't really afford it, but, what the hell (= it doesn't matter), I'll get it anyway. ☊ hell ☊
help (sb) in doing sth: I need contacts that could help in finding a job. ☊ help ☊
help in doing sth: The organization offers practical help in dealing with paperwork. ☊ help ☊
None of this would have been possible without their help. ☊ help ☊
helpful in doing sth: Role-play is helpful in developing communication skills. ☊ helpful ☊
She's one of the most helpful people I know. ☊ helpful ☊
Please give her my regards. ☊ her ☊
a war hero (= sb who was very brave during a war) ☊ hero ☊
one of the country's national heroes ☊ hero ☊
hide sb/sth: He hid the letter in a drawer. ☊ hide ☊
hide sb/sth from sth: They hid me from the police in their attic. ☊ hide ☊
We hid from our pursuers in an empty house. ☊ hide ☊
hide yourself (+ adv.prep.): She hides herself away in her office all day. ☊ hide ☊
Demand is high at this time of year. ☊ high ☊
He has a round face with a high forehead. ☊ high ☊
She never got very high in the company. ☊ high ☊
She's aiming high (= hoping to be very successful) in her exams. ☊ high ☊
One of the highlights of the trip was seeing the Taj Mahal. ☊ highlight ☊
He does the hiring and firing in our company. ☊ hire ☊
You must place these events in their historical context. ☊ historical ☊
The building is of historical importance. ☊ historical ☊
a turning point in human history ☊ history ☊
one of the worst disasters in recent history ☊ history ☊
Many people throughout history have dreamt of a world without war. ☊ history ☊
a degree in History ☊ history ☊
There is a history of heart disease in my family. ☊ history ☊
Spain was one of the hardest hit countries. ☊ hit ☊
The duo were a real hit in last year's show. ☊ hit ☊
The film was a hit for him in 2008. ☊ hit ☊
The country is holding its first free elections for 20 years. ☊ hold ☊
She held the title of world champion for three years. ☊ hold ☊
Mrs Thatcher held the post of Prime Minister longer than anyone else last century. ☊ hold ☊
There wasn't much in the museum to hold my attention. ☊ hold ☊
We can hold your reservation for three days. ☊ hold ☊
hold sb + noun: He was held prisoner for two years. ☊ hold ☊
I don't think that branch will hold your weight. ☊ hold ☊
I had to hold my stomach in (= pull the muscles flat) to zip up my jeans. ☊ hold ☊
He was holding the baby in his arms. ☊ hold ☊
The winning captain held the trophy in the air. ☊ hold ☊
Hold on a minute while I get my breath back. ☊ hold on ☊
to drill/bore/punch/kick a hole in sth ☊ hole ☊
The children climbed through a hole in the fence. ☊ hole ☊
the hole in the ozone layer ☊ hole ☊
He dug a deep hole in the garden. ☊ hole ☊
Water had collected in the holes in the road. ☊ hole ☊
a holiday job (= done by students during the school holidays) ☊ holiday ☊
Where are you going for your holidays this year? ☊ holiday ☊
a two-week holiday in the sun ☊ holiday ☊
They met while on holiday in Greece. ☊ holiday ☊
I haven't had a decent holiday for years. ☊ holiday ☊
The tree trunk was hollow inside. ☊ hollow ☊
Old people prefer to stay in their own homes. ☊ home ☊
While travelling she missed the comforts of home. ☊ home ☊
To be honest (= what I really think is), it was one of the worst books I've ever read. ☊ honest ☊
He was buried with full military honours (= with a special military service as a sign of respect). ☊ honour ☊
the guest of honour (= the most important one) ☊ honour ☊
the seat/place of honour (= given to the most important guest) ☊ honour ☊
The situation is not good but we live in hope that it will improve. ☊ hope ☊
In his dreams he relives the horror of the attack. ☊ horror ☊
In this section you'll find horror and science fiction. ☊ horror ☊
The injured were rushed to (the) hospital in an ambulance. ☊ hospital ☊
Cook in a very hot oven. ☊ hot ☊
Eat it while it's hot. ☊ hot ☊
We stayed at/in a hotel. ☊ hotel ☊
a luxury hotel ☊ hotel ☊
He'll be back in an hour. ☊ hour ☊
York was within an hour's drive. ☊ hour ☊
We hope to be there within the hour (= in less than an hour). ☊ hour ☊
I use the Internet at work, during my lunch hour. ☊ hour ☊
Most people in this kind of job tend to work long hours. ☊ hour ☊
'How long did it last?' 'Oh, hours and hours.' ☊ hour ☊
household bills/chores/goods (= connected with looking after a house and the people living in it) ☊ household ☊
I'll dress how I like in my own house! ☊ how ☊
Human remains (= the body of a dead person) were found inside the house. ☊ human ☊
One hundred (of the children) have already been placed with foster families. ☊ hundred ☊
Men died in their hundreds. ☊ hundred ☊
Thousands are going hungry because of the failure of this year's harvest. ☊ hungry ☊
His eyes had a wild hungry look in them. ☊ hungry ☊
hunt sb: Police are hunting an escaped criminal. ☊ hunt ☊
In the tiger, evolution has produced a perfect hunting machine. ☊ hunting ☊
hurry sb: I don't want to hurry you but we close in twenty minutes. ☊ hurry ☊
Martha's hurt pride showed in her eyes. ☊ hurt ☊
They lived together as husband and wife (= as if they were married) for years. ☊ husband and wife ☊
In an ideal world there would be no poverty and disease. ☊ ideal ☊
Her father is seriously ill in St Luke's hospital. ☊ ill ☊
illustrate sth with sth: His lecture was illustrated with photos taken during the expedition. ☊ illustrate ☊
Last year's sales figures are illustrated in Figure 2. ☊ illustrate ☊
Image is very important in the music world. ☊ image ☊
stereotyped images of women in children's books ☊ image ☊
In the Bible it states that humans were created in the image of God. ☊ image ☊
He stared at his own image reflected in the water. ☊ image ☊
Nobody hates you—it's all in your imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
Is it my imagination or have you lost a lot of weight? ☊ imagination ☊
imagine (that)...: Close your eyes and imagine (that) you are in a forest. ☊ imagine ☊
in the immediate vicinity ☊ immediate ☊
in the immediate aftermath of the war ☊ immediate ☊
my immediate predecessor in the job (= the person who had the job just before me) ☊ immediate ☊
The implication in his article is that being a housewife is greatly inferior to every other occupation. ☊ implication ☊
imply sth: I disliked the implied criticism in his voice. ☊ imply ☊
it is implied that...: It was implied in the survey that... ☊ imply ☊
She stressed the importance of careful preparation. ☊ importance ☊
It's a matter of the greatest importance to me. ☊ importance ☊
They attach great importance to the project. ☊ importance ☊
the relative importance of the two ideas ☊ importance ☊
State your reasons in order of importance. ☊ importance ☊
He was very aware of his own importance (= of his status). ☊ importance ☊
an important decision/factor ☊ important ☊
I have an important announcement to make. ☊ important ☊
Money played an important role in his life. ☊ important ☊
Listening is an important part of the job. ☊ important ☊
one of the most important collections of American art ☊ important ☊
It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions. ☊ important ☊
It is important that he attend every day. ☊ important ☊
It is important that he should attend every day. ☊ important ☊
It is important for him to attend every day. ☊ important ☊
important (to sb): It's very important to me that you should be there. ☊ important ☊
The important thing is to keep trying. ☊ important ☊
an important member of the team ☊ important ☊
He likes to feel important. ☊ important ☊
More importantly, can he be trusted? ☊ importantly ☊
impress (sb): We interviewed a number of candidates but none of them impressed us. ☊ impress ☊
The Grand Canyon never fails to impress. ☊ impress ☊
one of the most impressive novels of recent years ☊ impressive ☊
She was very impressive in the interview. ☊ impressive ☊
We expect to see further improvement over the coming year. ☊ improvement ☊
improvement in/on/to sth: There is still room for improvement in your work. ☊ improvement ☊
improvement in/on/to sth: an improvement in Anglo-German relations ☊ improvement ☊
It's in that drawer. ☊ in ☊
I read about it in the paper. ☊ in ☊
sitting in an armchair ☊ in ☊
Leave the key in the lock. ☊ in ☊
Soak it in cold water. ☊ in ☊
He dipped his brush in the paint. ☊ in ☊
She got in her car and drove off. ☊ in ☊
There are 31 days in May. ☊ in ☊
all the paintings in the collection ☊ in ☊
I recognize his father in him (= his character is similar to his father's). ☊ in ☊
to return in a few minutes/hours/days/months. ☊ 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 ☊
I haven't seen him in years. ☊ in ☊
It's the first letter I've had in ten days. ☊ in ☊
the man in the hat ☊ in ☊
We went out in the rain. ☊ in ☊
He was sitting alone in the darkness. ☊ in ☊
to act in a play ☊ in ☊
He is in the army. ☊ in ☊
She's in computers. ☊ in ☊
in business ☊ in ☊
a novel in three parts ☊ in ☊
Roll it up in a ball. ☊ in ☊
They sat in rows. ☊ in ☊
The kids were playing by the river and one of them fell in. ☊ in ☊
Nobody was in when we called. ☊ in ☊
One particular incident sticks in my mind. ☊ incident ☊
Six people were killed in the riot, including a policeman. ☊ including ☊
increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the earth's atmosphere ☊ increase ☊
an increase of 2p in the pound on income tax ☊ increase ☊
increasingly difficult/important/popular ☊ increasingly ☊
It was important to me to be financially independent of my parents. ☊ independent ☊
Look it up in the index. ☊ index ☊
Author and subject indexes are available on a library database. ☊ index ☊
indicate (to sb) (that)...: In his letter he indicated to us (that) he was willing to cooperate. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate sth: Record profits in the retail market indicate a boom in the economy. ☊ indicate ☊
The article claims that an increase in crime indicates a decline in moral standards. ☊ indicate ☊
We interviewed each individual member of the community. ☊ individual ☊
respect for individual freedom ☊ individual ☊
an indoor swimming pool ☊ indoor ☊
indoor games ☊ indoor ☊
to go/stay indoors ☊ indoors ☊
Many herbs can be grown indoors. ☊ indoors ☊
She got a job in industry. ☊ industry ☊
His first music teacher was a major influence in his life. ☊ influence ☊
There seem to be several influences at work in (= affecting) his writing. ☊ influence ☊
Inform me at once if there are any changes in her condition. ☊ inform ☊
I am pleased to inform you that you have won first prize in this month's competition. ☊ inform ☊
Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department. ☊ informal ☊
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. ☊ ingredient ☊
The only active ingredient in this medicine is aspirin. ☊ ingredient ☊
in the initial stages (= at the beginning) of the campaign ☊ initial ☊
Three people were killed and five injured in the crash. ☊ injure ☊
She injured herself during training. ☊ injure ☊
This could seriously injure the company's reputation. ☊ injure ☊
serious injury/injuries ☊ injury ☊
The passengers escaped with only minor injuries. ☊ injury ☊
There were no injuries in the crash (= no people injured). ☊ injury ☊
an inner courtyard ☊ inner ☊
inner London ☊ inner ☊
the inner ear ☊ inner ☊
He was the innocent party (= person) in the breakdown of the marriage. ☊ innocent ☊
Thousands of innocent civilians have been killed in this conflict. ☊ innocent ☊
Go inside the house. ☊ inside ☊
Inside the box was a gold watch. ☊ inside ☊
For years we had little knowledge of what life was like inside China. ☊ inside ☊
You'll feel better with a good meal inside you. ☊ inside ☊
Inside most of us is a small child screaming for attention. ☊ inside ☊
She shook it to make sure there was nothing inside. ☊ inside ☊
We had to move inside (= indoors) when it started to rain. ☊ inside ☊
I pretended not to care but I was screaming inside. ☊ inside ☊
The inside of the box was blue. ☊ inside ☊
The door was locked from the inside. ☊ inside ☊
The shell is smooth on the inside. ☊ inside ☊
the insides of the windows ☊ inside ☊
You've got your sweater on inside out. ☊ inside out ☊
the inside pages of a newspaper ☊ inside ☊
an inside pocket ☊ inside ☊
I was driving in the inside lane (= the part nearest the edge, not the middle of the road). ☊ inside ☊
In the first instance, notify the police and then contact your insurance company. ☊ in the first instance ☊
I have never been so insulted in my life! ☊ insult ☊
He works in insurance. ☊ insurance ☊
intend sth: The company intends a slow-down in expansion. ☊ intend ☊
I did it with the best (of) intentions (= meaning to help), but I only succeeded in annoying them. ☊ intention ☊
Could I interest you in this model, Sir? ☊ interest sb in sth ☊
interested (in sth/sb): I'm very interested in history. ☊ interested ☊
internal divisions within the company ☊ internal ☊
an internal flight (= within a country) ☊ internal ☊
We interrupt this programme to bring you an important news bulletin. ☊ interrupt ☊
She spoke for 20 minutes without interruption. ☊ interruption ☊
Buses to the city leave at regular intervals. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
He has an interview next week for the manager's job. ☊ interview ☊
Yesterday, in an interview on German television, the minister denied the reports. ☊ interview ☊
Interviews and questionnaires are the most important tools in market research. ☊ interview ☊
introduce sth: The company is introducing a new range of products this year. ☊ introduce ☊
The new law was introduced in 2007. ☊ introduce ☊
introduce A to B (as sth): He introduced me to a Greek girl at the party. ☊ introduce ☊
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 ☊
invest sth (in/on sth): The college is to invest $2 million in a new conference hall. ☊ invest ☊
In his time managing the club he has invested millions on new players. ☊ invest ☊
invite sb (to/for sth): Successful candidates will be invited for interview next week. ☊ invite ☊
There was a serious incident involving a group of youths. ☊ involve ☊
involve sb (in sth/in doing sth): We want to involve as many people as possible in the celebrations. ☊ involve ☊
involve yourself (in sth): Parents should involve themselves in their child's education. ☊ involve ☊
patients with iron deficiency (= not enough iron in their blood) ☊ iron ☊
No place on the planet can remain an island of affluence in a sea of suffering. ☊ island ☊
The article appeared in issue 25. ☊ issue ☊
I'm not bothered about the cost—you're the one who's making an issue of it. ☊ issue ☊
Because I grew up in a dysfunctional family, anger is a big issue for me. ☊ issue ☊
a key/sensitive/controversial issue ☊ issue ☊
'Where's your car?' 'It's in the garage.' ☊ it ☊
It's impossible to get there in time. ☊ it ☊
What's the next item on the agenda? ☊ item ☊
He certainly knows his job (= is very good at his job). ☊ job ☊
He's been out of a job (= unemployed) for six months now. ☊ job ☊
We broke our journey (= stopped for a short time) in Madrid. ☊ journey ☊
It's a day's journey by car. ☊ journey ☊
They journeyed for seven long months. ☊ journey ☊
I didn't expect them to jump for joy at the news (= to be very pleased). ☊ joy ☊
The story takes a jump back in time. ☊ jump ☊
just like...: She looks just like her mother. ☊ just ☊
one of the keenest supporters of the team ☊ keen ☊
She kept a diary for over twenty years. ☊ keep ☊
She kept her past secret from us all. ☊ keep ☊
Don't keep us in suspense—what happened next? ☊ keep ☊
She had trouble keeping her balance. ☊ keep ☊
We're having difficulty keeping up our mortgage payments. ☊ keep sth up ☊
The key is, how long can the federal government control the inflation rate? ☊ key ☊
to insert/turn the key in the lock ☊ key ☊
He was a key figure in the campaign. ☊ key ☊
She played a key role in the dispute. ☊ key ☊
'Caution' is the key word in this situation. ☊ key ☊
kick sb/sth + adv./prep./adj.: The boys were kicking a ball around in the yard. ☊ kick ☊
The dancers kicked their legs in the air. ☊ kick ☊
Three people were killed in the crash. ☊ kill ☊
Tiredness while driving can kill. ☊ kill ☊
They stood in a doorway kissing (= kissing each other). ☊ kiss ☊
knock sth: The criticism had knocked (= damaged) her self-esteem. ☊ knock ☊
He knocked his opponent down three times in the first round. ☊ knock sb down/over ☊
'She's the worst player in the team.' 'Oh, I don't know (= I am not sure that I agree) —she played well yesterday.' ☊ know ☊
All I know is that she used to work in a bank (= I have no other information about her). ☊ know ☊
know where, what, etc...: I knew where he was hiding. ☊ know ☊
She was impatient in the knowledge that time was limited. ☊ knowledge ☊
I went to sleep secure in the knowledge that I was not alone in the house. ☊ knowledge ☊
a lab coat (= a white coat worn by scientists, etc. working in a laboratory) ☊ lab ☊
laboratory experiments/tests ☊ laboratory ☊
He was sentenced to two years in a labour camp (= a type of prison where people have to do hard physical work). ☊ labour ☊
I feel there is something lacking in my life. ☊ lacking ☊
a tea lady (= a woman who serves tea in an office) ☊ lady ☊
We swam in the lake. ☊ lake ☊
During the war their lands were occupied by the enemy. ☊ land ☊
We can expect changes in the political landscape. ☊ landscape ☊
the inside/middle lane ☊ lane ☊
They fell in love in spite of the language barrier (= the difficulty of communicating when people speak different languages). ☊ language ☊
Women usually do the larger share of the housework. ☊ large ☊
Who's the rather large (= fat) lady in the hat? ☊ large ☊
This last point is crucial. ☊ last ☊
He came last in the race. ☊ last ☊
The meeting only lasted (for) a few minutes. ☊ last ☊
She won't last long in that job. ☊ last ☊
In later life he started playing golf. ☊ late ☊
He became an author late in life. ☊ late ☊
This is discussed in more detail in a later chapter. ☊ later ☊
She found happiness in her later years. ☊ later ☊
The latter point is the most important. ☊ latter ☊
Defence attorneys can use any means within the law to get their client off. ☊ law ☊
Kate's word was law in the Brown household. ☊ law ☊
The cuckoo lays its eggs in other birds' nests. ☊ lay ☊
They had laid the groundwork for future development. ☊ lay ☊
There were too many layers of management in the company. ☊ layer ☊
the layers of meaning in the poem ☊ layer ☊
Who will lead the party in the next election? ☊ lead ☊
We lead the way in space technology. ☊ lead ☊
to lead a quiet life/a life of luxury/a miserable existence ☊ lead ☊
She took the lead in the second lap. ☊ lead ☊
She was among the leaders of the race from the start. ☊ leader ☊
She was offered the leading role in the new TV series. ☊ leading ☊
He played a leading part in the negotiations. ☊ leading ☊
The trees are just coming into leaf. ☊ leaf ☊
We have to learn one of Hamlet's speeches for school tomorrow. ☊ learn ☊
'Do you mind if I put the television on?' 'No, not in the least.' ☊ not in the least ☊
The documentary caused a lot of bad feeling, not least among the workers whose lives it described. ☊ not least ☊
leave sb/sth doing sth: Don't leave her waiting outside in the rain. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb/sth to do sth: Leave the rice to cook for 20 minutes. ☊ leave ☊
leave of sth: They are fighting to save what is left of their business. ☊ leave ☊
She left out an 'm' in 'accommodation'. ☊ leave sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
They are currently facing a long legal battle in the US courts. ☊ legal ☊
The driver was more than three times over the legal limit (= the amount of alcohol you are allowed to have in your body when you are driving). ☊ legal ☊
It's an important case both legally and politically. ☊ legally ☊
She got a headache if she had to read for any length of time (= for a long time). ☊ length ☊
All new students are given lessons in/on how to use the library. ☊ lesson ☊
let sb/sth do sth: Let them splash around in the pool for a while. ☊ let ☊
the level of water in the bottle ☊ level ☊
a test that checks the level of alcohol in the blood ☊ level ☊
James lost his licence for six months (= had his licence taken away by the police as a punishment). ☊ licence ☊
licence (to do sth): You need a licence to fish in this river. ☊ licence ☊
I'd rather use my money than leave it lying in the bank. ☊ lie ☊
Go and lie down for a while. ☊ lie down ☊
In London life can be hard. ☊ life ☊
In real life (= when she met him) he wasn't how she had imagined him at all. ☊ life ☊
Life isn't like in the movies, you know. ☊ life ☊
a life of luxury ☊ life ☊
Many of these children have led very sheltered lives (= they have not had many different experiences). ☊ life ☊
I've lived in England for most of my life. ☊ life ☊
She is a life member of the club. ☊ life ☊
in early/adult life ☊ life ☊
He met a lot of interesting people during his life as a student. ☊ life ☊
They were very happy throughout their married life. ☊ life ☊
My grandfather lost his life (= was killed) in the war. ☊ life ☊
Several attempts have been made on the President's life (= several people have tried to kill him). ☊ life ☊
A light was still burning in the bedroom. ☊ light ☊
in the fading light of a summer's evening ☊ light ☊
Bring it into the light so I can see it. ☊ light ☊
As a boxer, he was always light on his feet (= quick and elegant in the way he moved). ☊ light ☊
He's lost a lot of weight—he's three kilos lighter than he was. ☊ light ☊
She looks nothing like (= not at all like) her mother. ☊ like ☊
to keep government spending within acceptable limits ☊ limit ☊
Families are limited to four free tickets each. ☊ limit ☊
Violent crime is not limited to big cities. ☊ limit sth to sb/sth ☊
The teaching of history should not be limited to dates and figures. ☊ limit sth to sb/sth ☊
The town is in a direct line between London and the coast. ☊ line ☊
Please move; you're right in my line of vision (= the direction I am looking in). ☊ line ☊
This novel is the latest in a long line of thrillers that he has written. ☊ line ☊
That was the first in a whole line of mistakes and bad decisions. ☊ line ☊
They were stuck in a line of traffic. ☊ line ☊
Your feet must be behind the line when you serve (= in tennis ). ☊ line ☊
He has fine lines around his eyes. ☊ line ☊
link (between A and B): Social customs provide a vital link between generations. ☊ link ☊
Is your name on the list? ☊ list ☊
Having to wait hours came high on the list of complaints. ☊ list ☊
Towns in the guide are listed alphabetically. ☊ list ☊
There was little doubt in my mind. ☊ little ☊
Students have little or no choice in the matter. ☊ little ☊
She seemed a little afraid of going inside. ☊ little ☊
This moment will live in our memory for many years to come. ☊ live ☊
He lived in poverty most of his life. ☊ live ☊
Spiders can live for several days without food. ☊ live ☊
to live in a house ☊ live ☊
He showed a lively interest in politics. ☊ lively ☊
load sth: We loaded the car in ten minutes. ☊ load ☊
She locked her passport and money in the safe. ☊ lock ☊
Linking the proposals in a single package did have a certain logic. ☊ logic ☊
There is no logic to/in any of their claims. ☊ logic ☊
a logical thing to do in the circumstances ☊ logical ☊
Each of them having their own room was the logical solution. ☊ logical ☊
He's been ill (for) a long time. ☊ long ☊
Nurses have to work long hours (= for more hours in the day than is usual). ☊ long ☊
He stared at them for the longest time (= for a very long time) before answering. ☊ long ☊
How long a stay did you have in mind? ☊ long ☊
We were married for ten long years. ☊ long ☊
I'm sorry I haven't written to you for so long. ☊ for (so) long ☊
look (to sb) as if.../as though...: You look as though you slept badly. ☊ look ☊
Do look out for spelling mistakes in your work. ☊ look out for sb/sth ☊
Who's going to look after the children while you're away? ☊ look after yourself/sb/sth ☊
I'm looking after his affairs while he's in hospital. ☊ look after yourself/sb/sth ☊
I looked it up in the dictionary. ☊ look sth up ☊
The punk look is back in fashion. ☊ look ☊
He lost his looks (= became less attractive) in later life. ☊ look ☊
The potatoes were sold loose, not in bags. ☊ loose ☊
The horse had broken loose (= escaped) from its tether. ☊ loose ☊
a lorry load of frozen fish ☊ lorry ☊
Poetry always loses something in translation. ☊ lose ☊
lose on sth/by doing sth: We lost on that deal. ☊ lose ☊
She lost a leg in a car crash. ☊ lose ☊
Some families lost everything (= all they owned) in the flood. ☊ lose ☊
They lost both their sons (= they were killed) in the war. ☊ lose ☊
She lost her husband in the crowd. ☊ lose ☊
We made a loss on (= lost money on) the deal. ☊ loss ☊
Your cheque must have got lost in the post. ☊ lost ☊
The strike cost them thousands of pounds in lost business. ☊ lost ☊
They're madly in love. ☊ love ☊
Their love grew with the years. ☊ love ☊
It was one of his best-loved songs. ☊ love ☊
She looked particularly lovely that night. ☊ lovely ☊
We were lovers for several years. ☊ lover ☊
students with low marks/grades in their exams ☊ low ☊
temperatures in the low 20s (= no higher than 21-23°) ☊ low ☊
By sheer luck nobody was hurt in the explosion. ☊ luck ☊
We wish her luck in her new career. ☊ luck ☊
lucky (that...): You were lucky (that) you spotted the danger in time. ☊ lucky ☊
Mark is one of the lucky ones—he at least has somewhere to sleep. ☊ lucky ☊
That was the luckiest escape of my life. ☊ lucky ☊
You stay there with the luggage while I find a cab. ☊ luggage ☊
This sauce has lumps in it. ☊ lump ☊
Machines have replaced human labour in many industries. ☊ machine ☊
The potatoes are planted by machine. ☊ machine ☊
Just put those clothes in the machine (= the washing machine). ☊ machine ☊
Trust is the magic ingredient in our relationship. ☊ magic ☊
Is there a letter from them in the mail? ☊ mail ☊
mail sb/sth: The company intends to mail 50 000 households in the area. ☊ mail ☊
mail sth (to sb/sth): The virus mails itself forward to everyone in your address book. ☊ mail ☊
Reception is in the main building. ☊ main ☊
The service here is, in the main, reliable. ☊ in the main ☊
During the day it'll become mainly dry with clear skies. ☊ mainly ☊
The people in the hotel were mainly foreign tourists. ☊ mainly ☊
maintain sth: She has always maintained her innocence. ☊ maintain ☊
to play a major role in sth ☊ major ☊
In the nursing profession, women are in a/the majority. ☊ majority ☊
make sb/sth + adj.: You've made my nose too big (= for example in a drawing). ☊ make ☊
The holes in the cloth were made by moths. ☊ make ☊
This dress makes me look fat. ☊ make ☊
make sth of sb/sth: This isn't very important—I don't want to make an issue of it. ☊ make ☊
It's important to try and make something of (= achieve sth in) your life. ☊ make ☊
The flight leaves in twenty minutes—we'll never make it. ☊ make it ☊
manage (to do sth): We managed to get to the airport in time. ☊ manage ☊
a career in management ☊ management ☊
He is one of the highest paid management gurus in the world. ☊ management ☊
Diet plays an important role in the management of heart disease. ☊ management ☊
Many jobs in manufacturing were lost during the recession. ☊ manufacturing ☊
There are too many mistakes in this essay. ☊ many ☊
He made ten mistakes in as many (= in ten) lines. ☊ many ☊
Even if one person is hurt that is one too many. ☊ many ☊
It was one of my many mistakes. ☊ many ☊
I got full marks (= the highest mark possible) in the spelling test. ☊ mark ☊
an indoor/a street market ☊ market ☊
She works in sales and marketing. ☊ marketing ☊
Persuasion is one of the most valuable skills in marketing. ☊ marketing ☊
an arranged marriage (= one in which the parents choose a husband or wife for their child) ☊ marriage ☊
Their marriage took place in a local church. ☊ marriage ☊
There were masses of people in the shops yesterday. ☊ mass ☊
a massive increase in spending ☊ massive ☊
They lived in fear of their master. ☊ master ☊
They are playing an important match against Liverpool on Saturday. ☊ match ☊
Just as a matter of interest (= because it is interesting, not because it is important), how much did you pay for it? ☊ matter ☊
What on earth was the matter with her, she wondered. She'd come here to enjoy herself and here she was, stuck on her own in the hotel. ☊ matter ☊
They had important matters to discuss. ☊ matter ☊
And then there's the little matter of the fifty pounds you owe me. ☊ matter ☊
I did not feel that we had got to the heart of the matter (= the most important part). ☊ matter ☊
And that is the crux of the matter (= the most important thing about the situation). ☊ matter ☊
Matters were made worse by a fire in the warehouse. ☊ matter ☊
Matters came to a head (= the situation became very difficult) with his resignation. ☊ matter ☊
matter (to sb): The children matter more to her than anything else in the world. ☊ matter ☊
'What did you say?' 'Oh, it doesn't matter' (= it is not important enough to repeat).' ☊ matter ☊
'I'm afraid I forgot that book again.' 'It doesn't matter (= it is not important enough to worry about).' ☊ matter ☊
He's been in prison, you know—not that it matters (= that information does not affect my opinion of him). ☊ matter ☊
matter (to sb) who, what, etc...: Does it really matter who did it? ☊ matter ☊
It doesn't matter to me what you do. ☊ matter ☊
a maximum of 30 children in a class ☊ maximum ☊
Lunch is his main meal of the day. ☊ meal ☊
She did everything to get the two of them together, but I guess it just wasn't meant to be. ☊ mean ☊
I'm feeling very guilty—I've been meaning to call my parents for days, but still haven't got around to it. ☊ mean ☊
It was so boring—I mean, nothing happened for the first hour! ☊ I mean ☊
There are, of course, deeper meanings in the poem. ☊ meaning ☊
Bob spent fifteen months alone on his yacht. Ann, meanwhile, took care of the children on her own. ☊ meanwhile ☊
The doctor will see you again next week. Meanwhile, you must rest as much as possible. ☊ meanwhile ☊
Stress can be extremely damaging to your health. Exercise, meanwhile, can reduce its effects. ☊ meanwhile ☊
a device that measures the level of radiation in the atmosphere ☊ measure ☊
measure how much, how long, etc...: A dipstick is used to measure how much oil is left in an engine. ☊ measure ☊
Which measure of weight do pharmacists use? ☊ measure ☊
measure (to do sth): We must take preventive measures to reduce crime in the area. ☊ measure ☊
Police in riot gear were in attendance as a precautionary measure. ☊ measure ☊
Accurate measurement is very important in science. ☊ measurement ☊
He became a media star for his part in the protests. ☊ media ☊
advances in modern medicine ☊ medicine ☊
Cook over a medium heat for 15 minutes. ☊ medium ☊
meet sb: Did you meet anyone in town? ☊ meet ☊
I'll be in a meeting all morning—can you take my calls? ☊ meeting ☊
The drugs had a severe effect on her short-term memory. ☊ memory ☊
There hasn't been peace in the country in/within my memory. ☊ memory ☊
It was the worst storm in recent memory. ☊ memory ☊
This hasn't happened in living memory (= nobody alive now can remember it happening). ☊ memory ☊
What's on the menu (= for dinner) tonight? ☊ menu ☊
The room was in a mess. ☊ mess ☊
The kids made a mess in the bathroom. ☊ mess ☊
There were four messages in my inbox. ☊ message ☊
We did about 30 miles a day on our cycling trip. ☊ mile ☊
Do you take milk in your tea? ☊ milk ☊
When I saw the exam questions my mind just went blank (= I couldn't remember anything). ☊ mind ☊
Your mind's not on the job. ☊ mind ☊
There was no doubt in his mind that he'd get the job. ☊ mind ☊
She was in a disturbed state of mind. ☊ mind ☊
Do you have anyone in mind for this job? ☊ have sb/sth in mind (for sth) ☊
senior ministers in the Cabinet ☊ minister ☊
There may be some minor changes to the schedule. ☊ minor ☊
Women played a relatively minor role in the organization. ☊ minor ☊
minority shareholders in the bank ☊ minority ☊
Men are in the minority in this profession. ☊ be in a/the minority ☊
Could I see you for a minute? ☊ minute ☊
I'll be with you in a minute, Jo. ☊ minute ☊
Boil the rice for 20 minutes. ☊ minute ☊
The minute she walked through the door I thought she looked different. ☊ the minute (that)... ☊
He looked at himself in the mirror. ☊ mirror ☊
a rear-view mirror (= in a car, so that the driver can see what is behind) ☊ mirror ☊
to miss a turn (= to not play when it is your turn in a game) ☊ miss ☊
miss (sb/sth): How many goals has he missed this season? ☊ miss ☊
My gloves have been missing for ages. ☊ missing ☊
He didn't notice there was anything missing from his room until later on. ☊ missing ☊
Many soldiers were listed as missing in action. ☊ missing ☊
Fill in the missing words in this text. ☊ missing ☊
There were several candidates missing from the list. ☊ missing ☊
What is missing from the production is any sense of emotional commitment. ☊ missing ☊
Leaving school so young was the biggest mistake of my life. ☊ mistake ☊
a great/serious/terrible mistake ☊ mistake ☊
It's a common mistake (= one that a lot of people make). ☊ mistake ☊
It's a common mistake among learners of English. ☊ mistake ☊
I told her my secret in the mistaken belief that I could trust her. ☊ mistaken ☊
We've worked together for years but never mixed socially. ☊ mix ☊
Oil and water do not mix. ☊ mix ☊
mix with sth: Oil does not mix with water. ☊ mix ☊
mix A and B (together): Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. ☊ mix ☊
mix sth: With this range of paints, you can mix your own colours. ☊ mix ☊
Someone has mixed up all the application forms. ☊ mix sth up ☊
I think you must be mixing me up with someone else. ☊ mix sb/sth up (with sb/sth) ☊
Don't tell me you're mixed up in all of this? ☊ be/get mixed up in sth ☊
The town offers a fascinating mix of old and new. ☊ mix ☊
British athletes had mixed fortunes in yesterday's competition. ☊ mixed ☊
a mixed salad ☊ mixed ☊
I'd rather not talk about it in mixed company. ☊ mixed ☊
We listened to the news with a mixture of surprise and horror. ☊ mixture ☊
a mobile shop/library (= one inside a vehicle) ☊ mobile ☊
Please make sure all mobile phones are switched off during the performance. ☊ mobile phone ☊
a working model (= one in which the parts move) of a fire engine ☊ model ☊
He thought for a moment before replying. ☊ moment ☊
I'll be back in a moment. ☊ moment ☊
I agreed in a moment of weakness. ☊ moment ☊
That was one of the happiest moments of my life. ☊ moment ☊
How much money is there in my account? ☊ money ☊
The money is much better in my new job. ☊ money ☊
The family made their money in the 18th century. ☊ money ☊
Have you read this month's 'Physics World'? ☊ month ☊
Prices continue to rise month after month (= over a period of several months). ☊ month ☊
They lived in Toronto during their first few months of marriage. ☊ month ☊
She's in a good mood today (= happy and friendly). ☊ mood ☊
He's always in a bad mood (= unhappy, or angry and impatient). ☊ mood ☊
to be in a foul/filthy mood ☊ mood ☊
She spends more and more time alone in her room. ☊ more and more ☊
I'm more than happy (= extremely happy) to take you there in my car. ☊ more ☊
He's been in a meeting all morning. ☊ morning ☊
She had the most money of all of them. ☊ most ☊
There are thousands of verbs in English and most (of them) are regular. ☊ most ☊
Do not alight while the train is still in motion (= moving). ☊ motion ☊
Rub the cream in with a circular motion. ☊ motion ☊
Share prices moved ahead today. ☊ move ☊
You can hardly move in this pub on Saturdays (= because it is so crowded). ☊ move ☊
You can't move for books in her room. ☊ move ☊
Getting a job in marketing was a good career move. ☊ move ☊
the Romantic movement (= for example in literature) ☊ movement ☊
I've always wanted to work in the movies. ☊ movie ☊
The documentary opens tomorrow in movie theaters nationwide. ☊ movie theater ☊
I won, but there wasn't much in it (= our scores were nearly the same). ☊ not much in it ☊
The murdered woman was well known in the area. ☊ murder ☊
He felt every muscle in his body tighten. ☊ muscle ☊
He died in mysterious circumstances. ☊ mysterious ☊
It is one of the great unsolved mysteries of this century. ☊ mystery ☊
There was a mystery guest on the programme. ☊ mystery ☊
His past is shrouded in mystery (= not much is known about it). ☊ mystery ☊
We reserved two tickets in the name of Brown. ☊ in the name of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's name ☊
The car is registered in my name. ☊ in the name of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's name ☊
a narrow circle of friends ☊ narrow ☊
wildlife in its natural habitat ☊ natural ☊
The clothes are available in warm natural colours. ☊ natural ☊
plants that grow naturally in poor soils ☊ naturally ☊
The topic arose naturally in the conversation. ☊ naturally ☊
It's not in his nature to be unkind. ☊ nature ☊
man-made substances not found in nature ☊ nature ☊
The conflict is unlikely to be resolved in the near future (= very soon). ☊ near ☊
Nobody else comes near her in intellect. ☊ near ☊
They sat in her neat and tidy kitchen. ☊ neat ☊
He needs to win this game to stay in the match. ☊ need ☊
I'm in need of some fresh air. ☊ need ☊
He helped me in my hour of need. ☊ need ☊
We grew up in the same neighbourhood. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
Houses in the neighbourhood of Paris are extremely expensive. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
They produced two reports, neither of which contained any useful suggestions. ☊ neither ☊
Every nerve in her body was tense. ☊ nerve ☊
a nervous glance/smile/voice (= one that shows that you feel anxious) ☊ nervous ☊
She was in a state of nervous exhaustion. ☊ nervous ☊
Never in all my life have I seen such a horrible thing. ☊ never ☊
There is little chance that we will succeed in changing the law. Nevertheless, it is important that we try. ☊ nevertheless ☊
Since he changed jobs he's looked like a new man. ☊ new ☊
It was a new era in the history of our country. ☊ new ☊
News of a serious road accident is just coming in. ☊ news ☊
I fainted and the next thing I knew I was in the hospital. ☊ next ☊
You look very nice. ☊ nice ☊
Where did you spend the night? ☊ night ☊
I saw her in town the other night (= a few nights ago). ☊ night ☊
I'm always emailing her, but nine times out of ten she doesn't reply. ☊ nine times out of ten ☊
She was looking none too pleased. ☊ none ☊
Divorce is complicated enough in normal circumstances, but this situation is even worse. ☊ normal ☊
Under normal circumstances, I would say 'yes'. ☊ normal ☊
In the normal course of events I wouldn't go to that part of town. ☊ normal ☊
We are open during normal office hours. ☊ normal ☊
It's normally much warmer than this in July. ☊ normally ☊
He broke his nose in the fight. ☊ nose ☊
The sleeve notes include a short biography of the performers on this recording. ☊ note ☊
note sth: Note the fine early Baroque altar inside the chapel. ☊ note ☊
note how, where, etc...: Note how these animals sometimes walk with their tails up in the air. ☊ note ☊
There was nothing in her bag. ☊ nothing ☊
Nothing else matters to him apart from his job. ☊ nothing ☊
'What's that in your pocket?' 'Oh, nothing.' ☊ nothing ☊
It looks nothing like a horse. ☊ nothing like ☊
Don't take any notice of what you read in the papers. ☊ notice ☊
These protests have really made the government sit up and take notice (= realize the importance of the situation). ☊ notice ☊
It will not have escaped your notice that there have been some major changes in the company. ☊ notice ☊
A peace settlement is nowhere in sight (= is not likely in the near future). ☊ nowhere to be found/seen, nowhere in sight ☊
We were eight in number (= there were eight of us). ☊ number ☊
Sheer weight of numbers (= the large number of soldiers) secured them the victory. ☊ number ☊
The song reached number 5 in the charts. ☊ number ☊
You owe me 27 dollars? Make it 30, that's a good round number. ☊ number ☊
a psychiatric nurse (= one who works in a hospital for people with mental illnesses) ☊ nurse ☊
Her sole object in life is to become a travel writer. ☊ object ☊
These figures give a reliable and objective indicator of changing trends in people's lifestyles. ☊ objective ☊
She has some interesting observations on possible future developments. ☊ observation ☊
All the characters in the novel are closely observed (= seem like people in real life). ☊ observe ☊
The patients were observed over a period of several months. ☊ observe ☊
Diet and exercise are obviously important. ☊ obviously ☊
They have been seen together on two separate occasions. ☊ occasion ☊
Only half of the rooms are occupied at the moment. ☊ occupied ☊
The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied. ☊ occupied ☊
occupy sb/sth/yourself: a game that will occupy the kids for hours ☊ occupy ☊
Problems at work continued to occupy his mind for some time. ☊ occupy ☊
Sugar occurs naturally in fruit. ☊ occur ☊
The idea occurred to him in a dream. ☊ occur to sb ☊
People were swimming in the ocean despite the hurricane warning. ☊ ocean ☊
He looked at her in a way she found oddly disturbing. ☊ oddly ☊
a criminal/serious/minor/sexual, etc. offence ☊ offence ☊
She held office as a cabinet minister for ten years. ☊ office ☊
How long has he been in office? ☊ office ☊
The party has been out of office (= has not formed a government) for many years. ☊ office ☊
officers of state (= ministers in the government) ☊ officer ☊
a senior official in the State Department ☊ official ☊
Put some oil in the car. ☊ oil ☊
I think I did OK in the exam. ☊ OK ☊
We had more room in our old house. ☊ old ☊
She's an old friend of mine (= I have known her for a long time). ☊ old ☊
She was a woman grown old before her time (= who looked older than she was). ☊ old ☊
In those days most people left school when they were only fifteen years old. ☊ old ☊
He's the oldest player in the team. ☊ old ☊
The TV is always on in their house. ☊ on ☊
We were without electricity for three hours but it's on again now. ☊ on ☊
What's on at the movies? ☊ on ☊
The band are on (= performing) in ten minutes. ☊ on ☊
The water is fine once you're in! ☊ once ☊
One of my friends lives in Brighton. ☊ one ☊
Her one concern was for the health of her baby. ☊ one ☊
One day (= at some time in the future) you'll understand. ☊ one ☊
I went through the items on the list one by one. ☊ one by one ☊
We've had one or two problems—nothing serious. ☊ one or two ☊
It's a present for one of my children. ☊ one ☊
We think of you as one of the family. ☊ one ☊
one to do sth: She was never one to criticize. ☊ one ☊
I think we've learned a lot about one another in this session. ☊ one another ☊
I'm open to suggestions for what you would like to do in our classes. ☊ open ☊
Kasparov had left his bishop open (= not protected, in a game of chess ). ☊ open ☊
people working in the open air (= not in a building) ☊ open ☊
driving along the open road (= part of a road in the country, where you can drive fast) ☊ open ☊
A wasp flew in the open window. ☊ open ☊
She had difficulty keeping her eyes open (= because she was very tired). ☊ open ☊
The pass is kept open all the year. ☊ open ☊
The road will be opened again in a few hours after police have cleared it. ☊ open ☊
The men in prison would never cry openly (= so that other people could see). ☊ openly ☊
Most domestic freezers operate at below −18 °C. ☊ operate ☊
Regular servicing guarantees the smooth operation of the engine. ☊ operation ☊
The whole operation is performed in less than three seconds. ☊ operation ☊
legal/medical/political opinion (= the beliefs of people working in the legal, etc. profession) ☊ opinion ☊
They called in a psychologist to give an independent opinion. ☊ opinion ☊
The team's opponents are unbeaten so far this season. ☊ opponent ☊
This behaviour is based on a conflict between two opposing forces within the individual. ☊ opposing ☊
I sat opposite him during the meal (= on the other side of the table). ☊ opposite ☊
Liverpool couldn't match the opposition in the final and lost 2-0. ☊ opposition ☊
The course offers options in design and computing. ☊ option ☊
arranged in order of priority/importance/size ☊ order ☊
It is one of the functions of art to bring order out of chaos. ☊ order ☊
order (sth) (for sb): Will you order for me while I make a phone call? ☊ order ☊
They ordered that for every tree cut down two more should be planted. ☊ order ☊
in the ordinary course of events ☊ ordinary ☊
She plays the organ in church. ☊ organ ☊
The report studies the organization of labour within the company. ☊ organization ☊
Two buildings were destroyed and many others damaged in the blast. ☊ other ☊
One son went to live in Australia and the other one was killed in a car crash. ☊ other ☊
I went swimming while the others played tennis. ☊ other ☊
We haven't had a night out for weeks. ☊ out ☊
Mr Green is out of town this week. ☊ out ☊
He lives right out in the country. ☊ out ☊
I paid for the damage out of my savings. ☊ out ☊
He gets out of the army in a few weeks. ☊ out ☊
They'll be out (= of prison) on bail in no time. ☊ out ☊
You scored six out of ten. ☊ out ☊
Two out of three people think the President should resign. ☊ out ☊
I was slightly out in my calculations. ☊ out ☊
I'm not really the outdoor type (= I prefer indoor activities). ☊ outdoor ☊
The seeds may be sown outdoors in the spring. ☊ outdoors ☊
The book describes in outline the main findings of the research. ☊ outline ☊
She drew the figures in outline. ☊ outline ☊
We live in a small village just outside Leeds. ☊ outside ☊
If there's any food left over, put it in the fridge. ☊ over ☊
She stayed in Lagos for over a month. ☊ over ☊
We'll discuss it over lunch. ☊ over ☊
Over the next few days they got to know the town well. ☊ over ☊
She has not changed much over the years. ☊ over ☊
He built up the business over a period of ten years. ☊ over ☊
There will be winners in each of three age groups, and one overall winner. ☊ overall ☊
He overcame a strong temptation to run away. ☊ overcome ☊
In the final game Sweden easily overcame France. ☊ overcome ☊
Her parents were overcome with grief at the funeral. ☊ overcome ☊
Does anyone own this coat? It was left in a classroom. ☊ own ☊
I prefer the relaxed pace of life in the country. ☊ pace ☊
fish packed in ice ☊ pack ☊
The pottery was packed in boxes and shipped to the US. ☊ pack ☊
You can buy the envelopes in packs of ten. ☊ pack ☊
We package our products in recyclable materials. ☊ package ☊
package sth up: The orders were already packaged up, ready to be sent. ☊ package ☊
Someone has torn a page out of this book. ☊ page ☊
a blank/new page ☊ page ☊
The booklet contains information on pain relief during labour. ☊ pain ☊
paint (in sth): She paints in oils. ☊ paint ☊
The vase is one of a matching pair. ☊ pair ☊
You look pale. Are you OK? ☊ pale ☊
The ordeal left her looking pale and drawn. ☊ pale ☊
One of the glass panels in the front door was cracked. ☊ panel ☊
I found these documents among my father's papers after his death. ☊ paper ☊
I read about it in the paper. ☊ paper ☊
Experience is more important for this job than paper qualifications (= that exist on paper, but may not have any real value). ☊ paper ☊
paper losses/profits (= that are shown in accounts but which may not exist in reality) ☊ paper ☊
We went for a walk in the park. ☊ park ☊
Just park your bags in the hall until your room is ready. ☊ park ☊
to win a seat in Parliament ☊ parliament ☊
She was very good in the part. ☊ part ☊
an encyclopedia published in 25 weekly parts ☊ part ☊
a plant that grows in many parts of the world ☊ part ☊
Come and visit us if you're ever in our part of the world. ☊ part ☊
The novel is good in parts. ☊ part ☊
The worst part was having to wait three hours in the rain. ☊ part ☊
We spent part of the time in the museum. ☊ part ☊
Part of the building was destroyed in the fire. ☊ part ☊
particularly good/important/useful ☊ particularly ☊
a partner in a law firm ☊ partner ☊
He makes only a passing reference to the theory in his book (= it is not the main subject of his book). ☊ passing ☊
She bears more than a passing resemblance to (= looks very like) your sister. ☊ passing ☊
in past years/centuries/ages ☊ past ☊
in times past ☊ past ☊
I haven't seen much of her in the past few weeks. ☊ past ☊
The past month has been really busy at work. ☊ past ☊
From past experience I'd say he'd probably forgotten the time. ☊ past ☊
past and present students of the college ☊ past ☊
Let's forget about who was more to blame—it's all past history. ☊ past ☊
I used to go there often in the past. ☊ past ☊
They say she has a 'past' (= bad things in her past life that she wishes to keep secret). ☊ past ☊
We live in the house just past the church. ☊ past ☊
He's one of Dr Shaw's patients. ☊ patient ☊
David waited for a pause in the conversation so he could ask his question. ☊ pause ☊
pay sb sth: I'll pay you a call when I'm in town. ☊ pay ☊
You can pay back the loan over a period of three years. ☊ pay sb back (sth), pay sth back (to sb) ☊
I'll pay him back for making me look like a fool in front of everyone. ☊ pay sb back (for sth) ☊
The two communities live together in peace. ☊ peace ☊
The countries have been at peace for more than a century. ☊ peace ☊
They simply can't seem to live in peace with each other. ☊ peace ☊
people of different religions living in peaceful coexistence ☊ peaceful ☊
We've pencilled in a meeting for Tuesday afternoon. ☊ pencil sth/sb in ☊
He had a few pennies in his pocket. ☊ penny ☊
At least ten people were killed in the crash. ☊ people ☊
There were a lot of people at the party. ☊ people ☊
House prices rose five per cent last year. ☊ per cent ☊
in perfect condition ☊ perfect ☊
the perfect crime (= one in which the criminal is never discovered) ☊ perfect ☊
They're perfectly within their rights to ask to see the report. ☊ perfectly ☊
She performs an important role in our organization. ☊ perform ☊
The company has been performing poorly over the past year. ☊ perform ☊
She performed less well in the second test. ☊ perform ☊
Please refrain from talking during the performance. ☊ performance ☊
one of the band's rare live performances ☊ performance ☊
She gave the greatest performance of her career. ☊ performance ☊
The factory will be closed down over a 2-year period/a period of two years. ☊ period ☊
This offer is available for a limited period only. ☊ period ☊
All these changes happened over a period of time. ☊ period ☊
The project will run for a six-month trial period. ☊ period ☊
a permanent fixture (= a person or an object that is always in a particular place) ☊ permanent ☊
permit sth: Radios are not permitted in the library. ☊ permit ☊
This vehicle is licensed to carry 4 persons. (= in a notice) ☊ person ☊
Having good personal relationships is the most important thing for me. ☊ personal ☊
There are likely to be tensions and personality clashes in any social group. ☊ personality ☊
a family/domestic pet ☊ pet ☊
during the first/next/last phase ☊ phase ☊
a critical/decisive phase ☊ phase ☊
The wedding marked the beginning of a new phase in Emma's life. ☊ phase ☊
a beautifully photographed book (= with good photographs in it) ☊ photograph ☊
She was, in her own favourite phrase, 'a woman without a past'. ☊ phrase ☊
the physical properties (= the colour, weight, shape, etc.) of copper ☊ physical ☊
Ravel's piano concerto in G ☊ piano ☊
pick sb/sth to do sth: He has been picked to play in this week's game. ☊ pick ☊
a book with lots of pictures in it ☊ picture ☊
They have some beautiful pieces (= works of art, etc.) in their home. ☊ piece ☊
I've got a piece of grit in my eye. ☊ piece ☊
Pigs were grunting and squealing in the yard. ☊ pig ☊
pile B in(to) A: She piled everything into her suitcase. ☊ pile ☊
The sun was now just a pink glow in the evening sky. ☊ pink ☊
A basic sense of rhythm and pitch is essential in a music teacher. ☊ pitch ☊
The rugby tour was a disaster both on and off the pitch. ☊ pitch ☊
I don't want to lose my place in the line. ☊ place ☊
The audience laughed in all the right places. ☊ place ☊
This is one of the few places in his work where he mentions his childhood. ☊ place ☊
He broke his arm in three places. ☊ place ☊
I felt completely out of place among all these successful people. ☊ out of place ☊
You can use milk in place of cream in this recipe. ☊ in place of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's place ☊
Computers have taken the place of typewriters in most offices. ☊ take sb's/sth's place, take the place of sb/sth ☊
We placed an advertisement for a cleaner in the local paper. ☊ place ☊
The parking areas in the town are few, but strategically placed. ☊ place ☊
a seating plan (= showing where each person will sit, for example at a dinner) ☊ plan ☊
flowering/garden/indoor plants ☊ plant ☊
to plant and harvest rice ☊ plant ☊
Plant these shrubs in full sun. ☊ plant ☊
plant sth: a densely planted orange grove ☊ plant ☊
plant sth with sth: The field had been ploughed and planted with corn. ☊ plant ☊
You'll have to play inside today. ☊ play ☊
the importance of learning through play ☊ play ☊
We've lost two key players through injury. ☊ player ☊
to live in pleasant surroundings ☊ pleasant ☊
He did not look too pleased when I told him. ☊ pleased ☊
pleasure (in sth/in doing sth): He takes no pleasure in his work. ☊ pleasure ☊
pleasure (of sth/of doing sth): She had the pleasure of seeing him look surprised. ☊ pleasure ☊
Swimming is one of my greatest pleasures. ☊ pleasure ☊
Chocolate is one of life's little pleasures. ☊ pleasure ☊
'Do we need more milk?' 'No, there's plenty in the fridge.' ☊ plenty ☊
We have plenty more of them in the warehouse. ☊ plenty ☊
We have to fit five of us plus all our gear in the car. ☊ plus ☊
One of the hotel's plus points is that it is very central. ☊ plus ☊
Information about safety procedures is in the pocket in front of you (= on a plane). ☊ pocket ☊
I put the note in my pocket. ☊ pocket ☊
a pocket dictionary (= one that is small enough to fit in your pocket) ☊ pocket ☊
Many people suffer from mental illness at some point in their lives. ☊ point ☊
At this point in time we just have to wait. ☊ point ☊
Tact is not one of her strong points. ☊ point ☊
Living in Scotland has its good points but the weather is not one of them. ☊ point ☊
One of the hotel's plus points (= good features) is that it is very central. ☊ point ☊
There's no point in getting angry. ☊ point ☊
It just isn't true. That's the whole point (= the only important fact). ☊ point ☊
'He's been married before.' 'That's beside the point ' (= not important). ☊ point ☊
I know it won't cost very much but that's not the point (= not the important thing). ☊ point ☊
She made several interesting points in the article. ☊ point ☊
point that...: I should point out that not one of these paintings is original. ☊ point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb) ☊
the pointed arches used in medieval buildings ☊ pointed ☊
In the last chapter, she poisons herself with arsenic. ☊ poison ☊
poisonous chemicals/plants ☊ poisonous ☊
Hundreds of police in riot gear struggled to control the violence. ☊ police ☊
They have had a significant change in policy on paternity leave. ☊ policy ☊
a major figure in British politics ☊ politics ☊
The body was lying in a pool of blood. ☊ pool ☊
the party's poor performance in the election ☊ poor ☊
It's among the poorer countries of the world. ☊ poor ☊
Why don't you pop in (= visit us) for a drink next time you're in the area? ☊ pop ☊
This is one of our most popular designs. ☊ popular ☊
The prison population (= the number of people in prison) is continuing to rise. ☊ population ☊
He held a senior position in a large company. ☊ position ☊
the position of women in society ☊ position ☊
Wealth and position (= high social status) were not important to her. ☊ position ☊
to be in a position of power/strength/authority ☊ position ☊
It will require positive action by all in the industry. ☊ positive ☊
The manuscript is just one of the treasures in their possession. ☊ possession ☊
The gang was caught in possession of stolen goods. ☊ possession ☊
The ring is one of her most treasured possessions. ☊ possession ☊
Try to give as much detail as possible in your answer. ☊ as quickly, much, soon, etc. as possible ☊
She found it difficult to get on with her, possibly because of the difference in their ages. ☊ possibly ☊
We will be creating 15 new posts next year. ☊ post ☊
He has held the post for three years. ☊ post ☊
She was offered a key post in the new government. ☊ post ☊
I'll put the information in the post to you tomorrow. ☊ post ☊
My application got lost in the post. ☊ post ☊
The parcel came in this morning's post. ☊ post ☊
Is there any more tea in the pot? ☊ pot ☊
pour sth out: I was in the kitchen, pouring out drinks. ☊ pour ☊
air/sea power (= military strength in the air/ at sea) ☊ power ☊
It is not within my power (= I am unable or not in a position) to help you. ☊ power ☊
I will do everything in my power to help you. ☊ power ☊
to have sb in your power (= to be able to do what you like with sb) ☊ power ☊
The present regime has been in power for two years. ☊ power ☊
a power struggle between rival factions within the party ☊ power ☊
one of the most powerful directors in Hollywood ☊ powerful ☊
Cool, loose-fitting clothes are practical in a hot climate. ☊ practical ☊
The theatre was practically empty. ☊ practically ☊
Prisoners have legal rights, but in practice these rights are not always respected. ☊ in practice ☊
practise sth: I've been practising my serve for weeks. ☊ practise ☊
practise as sth: She practised as a barrister for many years. ☊ practise ☊
She left with their praises ringing in her ears. ☊ praise ☊
They look precisely the same to me. ☊ precisely ☊
sb/sth is predicted to do sth: The trial is predicted to last for months. ☊ predict ☊
The third book in the series is currently in preparation. ☊ preparation ☊
The college prepares students for a career in business. ☊ prepare ☊
prepare yourself (for sth): The police are preparing themselves for trouble at the demonstration. ☊ prepare ☊
He was in the kitchen preparing lunch. ☊ prepare ☊
Her presence during the crisis had a calming effect. ☊ presence ☊
in the present situation ☊ present ☊
a list of all club members, past and present ☊ present ☊
You can't use it in its present condition. ☊ present ☊
Levels of pollution present in the atmosphere are increasing. ☊ present ☊
Analysis showed that traces of arsenic were present in the body. ☊ present ☊
You've got to forget the past and start living in the present. ☊ present ☊
She managed to preserve her sense of humour under very trying circumstances. ☊ preserve ☊
olives preserved in brine ☊ preserve ☊
She travels extensively in her role as President for the Save the Children Fund. ☊ president ☊
The event is bound to attract wide press coverage (= it will be written about in many newspapers). ☊ press ☊
You need to be able to handle pressure in this job. ☊ pressure ☊
Check the tyre pressure (= the amount of air in a tyre) regularly. ☊ pressure ☊
You look so pretty in that dress! ☊ pretty ☊
We dealt with this in a previous chapter. ☊ previous ☊
We had met on two previous occasions. ☊ previous ☊
It's amazing how much computers have come down in price over the past few years. ☊ price ☊
Male pride forced him to suffer in silence. ☊ pride ☊
pride (in doing sth): We take great pride in offering the best service in town. ☊ pride ☊
Success in sport is a source of national pride. ☊ pride ☊
Good health care is of primary importance. ☊ primary ☊
The disease is still in its primary stage. ☊ primary ☊
during the week prior to the meeting ☊ prior ☊
Financial security was high on his list of priorities. ☊ priority ☊
You need to get your priorities right (= decide what is important to you). ☊ priority ☊
He was sent to prison for five years. ☊ prison ☊
She is in prison, awaiting trial. ☊ prison ☊
the problem of overcrowding in prisons ☊ prison ☊
She is afraid to go out and has become a virtual prisoner in her own home. ☊ prisoner ☊
In public he supported the official policy, but privately he was sure it would fail. ☊ privately ☊
He won first prize in the woodwind section. ☊ prize ☊
Win a car in our grand prize draw! ☊ prize ☊
big/major/serious problems ☊ problem ☊
The problem first arose in 2008. ☊ problem ☊
There's no history of heart problems (= disease connected with the heart) in our family. ☊ problem ☊
We're in the process of selling our house. ☊ process ☊
I was moving some furniture and I twisted my ankle in the process (= while I was doing it). ☊ process ☊
The car went out of production in 2007. ☊ production ☊
It is important not to let production levels fall. ☊ production ☊
He wants a career in film production. ☊ production ☊
She was at the very top of her profession. ☊ profession ☊
Most of the people on the course were professional women. ☊ professional ☊
There isn't much profit in running a restaurant these days. ☊ profit ☊
In this class, students will learn how to program. ☊ program ☊
We have made great progress in controlling inflation. ☊ progress ☊
project sth: A growth rate of 4% is projected for next year. ☊ project ☊
The projected housing development will go ahead next year. ☊ project ☊
He failed to fulfil his early promise. ☊ promise ☊
His speech prompted an angry outburst from a man in the crowd. ☊ prompt ☊
The 'b' in lamb is not pronounced. ☊ pronounce ☊
You acted perfectly properly in approaching me first. ☊ properly ☊
There are a lot of empty properties in the area. ☊ property ☊
The proportion of men to women in the college has changed dramatically over the years. ☊ proportion ☊
The basic ingredients are limestone and clay in the proportion 2:1. ☊ proportion ☊
Always try to keep a sense of proportion (= of the relative importance of different things). ☊ proportion ☊
it is proposed that...: It was proposed that the president be elected for a period of two years. ☊ propose ☊
A place in the semi-finals is in prospect (= likely to happen). ☊ prospect ☊
prospect of sth: What are the prospects of promotion in this job? ☊ prospect ☊
This is the proudest moment of my life. ☊ proud ☊
It was a proud day in the nation's history ☊ proud ☊
His lack of experience may prove a problem in a crisis. ☊ prove ☊
prove to be sth: The promotion proved to be a turning point in his career. ☊ prove ☊
prove what, how, etc...: This just proves what I have been saying for some time. ☊ prove ☊
Please answer questions in the space provided. ☊ provide ☊
Provided that you have the money in your account, you can withdraw up to £100 a day. ☊ provided ☊
She entered public life (= started a job in which she became known to the public) at the age of 25. ☊ public ☊
He spent much of his career in public office (= working in the government). ☊ public ☊
The public has/have a right to know what is contained in the report. ☊ public ☊
a delay in the publication of the exam results ☊ publication ☊
She works in publicity. ☊ publicity ☊
Pictures of the suspect were published in all the daily papers. ☊ publish ☊
The editors published a full apology in the following edition. ☊ publish ☊
She hasn't published anything for years. ☊ publish ☊
In this area oxen are used to pull carts. ☊ pull ☊
punch sb/sth in/on sth: She punched him on the nose. ☊ punch ☊
How many pupils does the school have? ☊ pupil ☊
The air was sweet and pure. ☊ pure ☊
Jake has been pursuing her (= trying to have a relationship with her) for months. ☊ pursue ☊
This new injury will put him out of action for several weeks. ☊ put ☊
She looks like she's put on weight. ☊ put sth on ☊
I'm just going to put the car away (= in the garage). ☊ put sth away ☊
In this job, experience counts for more than paper qualifications. ☊ qualification ☊
qualify (for sth): If you live in the area, you qualify for a parking permit. ☊ qualify ☊
To qualify, you must have lived in this country for at least three years. ☊ qualify ☊
It's (a) quarter to four now—I'll meet you at (a) quarter past. ☊ quarter ☊
In an interview try to ask open questions that don't just need 'Yes' or 'No' as an answer. ☊ question ☊
In the exam there's sure to be a question on energy. ☊ question ☊
The question which needs to be addressed is one of funding. ☊ question ☊
On the day in question we were in Cardiff. ☊ in question ☊
Another trip abroad this year is out of the question. ☊ out of the question ☊
The last few weeks have gone quickly (= the time seems to have passed quickly). ☊ quickly ☊
Could you keep the kids quiet while I'm on the phone? ☊ quiet ☊
Business is usually quieter at this time of year. ☊ quiet ☊
quite delicious/amazing/empty/perfect ☊ quite ☊
It's like being in the Alps, but not quite. ☊ quite ☊
Quote this reference number in all correspondence. ☊ quote ☊
The figures quoted in this article refer only to Britain. ☊ quote ☊
This custom is found in people of all races throughout the world. ☊ race ☊
Their horse came third in the race last year. ☊ race ☊
She raced through the work in no time at all. ☊ race ☊
race (against sb/sth): Who will he be racing against in the next round? ☊ race ☊
They raced to a thrilling victory in the relay. ☊ race ☊
one of the racing world's most popular characters ☊ racing ☊
Don't go out in the rain. ☊ rain ☊
The book raises many important questions. ☊ raise ☊
How can we raise standards in schools? ☊ raise ☊
There will be an increase in the range of 0 to 3 per cent. ☊ range ☊
This material is available in a huge range of colours. ☊ range ☊
He shouted angrily at anyone within range. ☊ in/within range (of sth) ☊
She hid away in her house, out of range of prying eyes. ☊ out of range (of sth) ☊
Within months she was elevated to ministerial rank. ☊ rank ☊
rank sb/sth as sth: Voters regularly rank education as being more important than defence. ☊ rank ☊
rank (sb/sth) + adj.: Last year, he was ranked second in his age group. ☊ rank ☊
rank sb/sth + noun: The university is ranked number one in the country for engineering. ☊ rank ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The restaurant ranks among the finest in town. ☊ rank ☊
a rapid rise/decline in sales ☊ rapid ☊
rare (for sb/sth to do sth): It's extremely rare for it to be this hot in April. ☊ rare ☊
On the rare occasions when they met he hardly even dared speak to her. ☊ rare ☊
She is rarely seen in public nowadays. ☊ rarely ☊
Figures published today show another fall in the rate of inflation. ☊ rate ☊
rate sb/sth + adj.: Voters continue to rate education high on their list of priorities. ☊ rate ☊
rate as sth: The match rated as one of their worst defeats. ☊ rate ☊
He looks rather like his father. ☊ rather ☊
There has been a mixed reaction to her appointment as director. ☊ reaction ☊
read about/of sth: I read about the accident in the local paper. ☊ read ☊
read sth: Don't believe everything you read in the papers. ☊ read ☊
Volunteers were ready and waiting to pack the food in boxes. ☊ ready ☊
ready to do sth: The contract will be ready to sign in two weeks. ☊ ready ☊
He looks a real idiot. ☊ real ☊
See the real Africa on one of our walking safaris. ☊ real ☊
In the movies guns kill people instantly, but it's not like that in real life. ☊ real ☊
Outwardly she seemed confident but in reality she felt extremely nervous. ☊ in reality ☊
In reality, human beings and dinosaurs never lived on earth at the same time. ☊ in reality ☊
realize how, what, etc...: I don't think you realize how important this is to her. ☊ realize ☊
realize (sth): I hope you realize the seriousness of this crime. ☊ realize ☊
They managed to leave without any of us realizing. ☊ realize ☊
I really and truly am in love this time. ☊ really ☊
It doesn't really matter. ☊ really ☊
He wants to keep them all in his office for reasons best known to himself. ☊ reason ☊
He's looking for a job and he's willing to do anything within reason. ☊ reason ☊
You must submit your claim within a reasonable time. ☊ reasonable ☊
She seems reasonably happy in her new job. ☊ reasonably ☊
to receive severe injuries ☊ receive ☊
There have been many changes in recent years. ☊ recent ☊
Have you used it recently (= in the recent past)? ☊ recently ☊
We arranged to meet in reception at 6.30. ☊ reception ☊
He received the award in recognition of his success over the past year. ☊ recognition ☊
She holds the world record for the 100 metres. ☊ record ☊
I got to work in record time. ☊ record ☊
record sth: Her childhood is recorded in the diaries of those years. ☊ record ☊
You should record all your expenses during your trip. ☊ record ☊
record that...: She recorded in her diary that they crossed the Equator on 15 June. ☊ record ☊
during the recording of the show ☊ recording ☊
The team recovered its lead in the second half. ☊ recover ☊
reduce sth by sth: Costs have been reduced by 20% over the past year. ☊ reduce ☊
I wrote down the name of the hotel for future reference (= because it might be useful in the future). ☊ reference ☊
His face was reflected in the mirror. ☊ reflect ☊
She could see herself reflected in his eyes. ☊ reflect ☊
As regards the first point in your letter... ☊ as regards sb/sth ☊
Social services should pay proper regard to the needs of inner-city areas. ☊ regard ☊
He held her in high regard (= had a good opinion of her). ☊ regard ☊
one of the most densely populated regions of North America ☊ region ☊
regional variations in pronunciation ☊ regional ☊
The stock exchange has registered huge losses this week. ☊ register ☊
The decision could be one he lives to regret. ☊ regret ☊
He gave up teaching in 2009, much to the regret of his students. ☊ regret ☊
It's important to follow the regular procedure. ☊ regular ☊
The water in the fish tank should be changed regularly. ☊ regularly ☊
relate sth: I found it difficult to relate the two ideas in my mind. ☊ relate ☊
relate A to B: In the future, pay increases will be related to productivity. ☊ relate ☊
relate sth: She relates her childhood experiences in the first chapters. ☊ relate ☊
relate how, what, etc...: She related how he had run away from home as a boy. ☊ relate ☊
Much of the crime in this area is related to drug abuse. ☊ related ☊
relation between A and B: the relation between rainfall and crop yields ☊ relation ☊
Little of what he said has any relation to fact. ☊ relation ☊
Are you in a relationship? ☊ relationship ☊
People alter their voices in relationship to background noise. ☊ relationship ☊
They now live in relative comfort (= compared with how they lived before). ☊ relative ☊
The council has relaxed the ban on dogs in city parks. ☊ relax ☊
Intense heat is released in the reaction. ☊ release ☊
The movie goes on general release (= will be widely shown in cinemas/movie theaters) next week. ☊ release ☊
a few moments of light relief in an otherwise dull performance ☊ relief ☊
There was little comic relief in his speech. ☊ relief ☊
religious instruction (= instruction in a particular religion) ☊ religious ☊
a casual remark that led to a major discovery ☊ remark ☊
it is remembered that...: It should be remembered that the majority of accidents happen in the home. ☊ remember ☊
in the remote past/future ☊ remote ☊
one of the remotest areas of the world ☊ remote ☊
rent (sth): to live in rented accommodation/housing/property ☊ rent ☊
rent sth (out) (to sb): He rents rooms in his house to students. ☊ rent ☊
We rented a car for the week and explored the area. ☊ rent ☊
repeat sth: I am not, repeat not, travelling in the same car as him! ☊ repeat ☊
This phrase is repeated at intervals throughout the song. ☊ repeat ☊
The programmes will be repeated next year. ☊ repeat ☊
repeated absences from work ☊ repeated ☊
Teachers will never be replaced by computers in the classroom. ☊ replace ☊
Morocco scored four goals without reply to win the game. ☊ reply ☊
The findings are similar to those reported in previous studies. ☊ report ☊
The company is expected to report record profits this year. ☊ report ☊
report sb/sth as sth/as doing sth: The house was reported as being in excellent condition. ☊ report ☊
be reported to be/have sth: The house was reported to be in excellent condition. ☊ report ☊
+ speech: 'The cabin's empty,' he reported back. ☊ report ☊
The committee will publish their report on the health service in a few weeks. ☊ report ☊
The results are represented in fig.3 below. ☊ represent ☊
a project representing all that is good in the community ☊ represent ☊
These results represent a major breakthrough in AIDS research. ☊ represent ☊
Local businesses are well represented on the committee (= there are a lot of people from them on the committee). ☊ represent ☊
Ms Dale is representing the defendant (= is his/her lawyer) in the case. ☊ represent ☊
our elected representatives in government ☊ representative ☊
The singer is regarded as a representative of the youth of her generation. ☊ representative ☊
The painting is not representative of his work of the period. ☊ representative ☊
The results are reproduced in Table 2. ☊ reproduce ☊
The atmosphere of the novel is successfully reproduced in the movie. ☊ reproduce ☊
Unfortunately, he was never able to reproduce this level of performance in a competition. ☊ reproduce ☊
You are requested not to smoke in the restaurant. ☊ request ☊
Do you require anything else? (= in a shop/store, for example) ☊ require ☊
Ten fishermen were saved in a daring sea rescue. ☊ rescue ☊
Research on animals has led to some important medical advances. ☊ research ☊
research (into/in/on sth): They're researching into ways of improving people's diet. ☊ research ☊
reserve sth: I've reserved a room in the name of Jones. ☊ reserve ☊
Attempts are being made to resolve the problem of security in schools. ☊ resolve ☊
The database could be used as a teaching resource in colleges. ☊ resource ☊
Time is your most valuable resource, especially in examinations. ☊ resource ☊
I have the greatest respect for your brother. ☊ respect ☊
A two-minute silence was held as a mark of respect. ☊ respect ☊
A deep mutual respect and understanding developed between them. ☊ respect ☊
to show a lack of respect for authority ☊ respect ☊
He has no respect for her feelings. ☊ respect ☊
Everyone has a right to be treated with respect. ☊ respect ☊
They instilled in their children a respect for Welsh tradition and culture. ☊ respect ☊
There was one respect, however, in which they differed. ☊ respect ☊
respect sb/sth: I respect Jack's opinion on most subjects. ☊ respect ☊
a much loved and highly respected teacher ☊ respect ☊
respect sb/sth for sth: She had always been honest with me, and I respect her for that. ☊ respect ☊
to respect other people's property ☊ respect ☊
She promised to respect our wishes. ☊ respect ☊
He doesn't respect other people's right to privacy. ☊ respect ☊
The new leader has promised to respect the constitution. ☊ respect ☊
The government responded by banning all future demonstrations. ☊ respond ☊
to be in a position of responsibility ☊ responsibility ☊
How would you like to spend the rest of the day? ☊ rest ☊
Don't blame Alex. He's human, like the rest of us. ☊ rest ☊
We had a meal in a restaurant. ☊ restaurant ☊
Such kindness restores your faith in human nature (= makes you believe most people are kind). ☊ restore ☊
restrict sth to sth: Speed is restricted to 30 mph in towns. ☊ restrict ☊
Her vision is restricted in one eye. ☊ restricted ☊
She retained her tennis title for the third year. ☊ retain ☊
This information is no longer retained within the computer's main memory. ☊ retain ☊
He returns to this topic later in the report. ☊ return ☊
I returned from work to find the house empty. ☊ return ☊
Details of the murder were revealed by the local paper. ☊ reveal ☊
it is revealed that...: It was revealed that important evidence had been suppressed. ☊ reveal ☊
reveal yourself: She crouched in the dark, too frightened to reveal herself. ☊ reveal ☊
The government has failed to reverse the economic decline. ☊ reverse ☊
Writing is reversed in a mirror. ☊ reverse ☊
Although I expected to enjoy living in the country, in fact the reverse is true. ☊ reverse ☊
the reviews (page) in the papers ☊ review ☊
We will be reviewing all the topics covered this semester. ☊ review ☊
revolution in sth: A revolution in information technology is taking place. ☊ revolution ☊
a dancer with a natural sense of rhythm (= the ability to move in time to a fixed beat) ☊ rhythm ☊
one of the richest women in the world ☊ rich ☊
(+ adv./prep.): I walked back while the others rode in the car. ☊ ride ☊
He's ridden six winners so far this year (= in horse racing). ☊ ride ☊
a smooth/comfortable/bumpy, etc. ride ☊ ride ☊
I look ridiculous in this hat. ☊ ridiculous ☊
He's not quite right in the head (= not mentally normal). ☊ right ☊
She knows all the right people (= important people, for example those who can help her career). ☊ right ☊
right (to do sth): You're right to be cautious. ☊ right ☊
He's not in the office right now. ☊ right now ☊
The Right in British politics is represented by the Conservative Party. ☊ right ☊
The children sat on the floor in a ring. ☊ ring ☊
I'm ringing about your advertisement in the paper. ☊ ring ☊
rise in sth: There has been a sharp rise in the number of people out of work. ☊ rise ☊
Insulin is used to control the rise of glucose levels in the blood. ☊ rise ☊
He felt anger rising inside him. ☊ rise ☊
She rose to power in the 70s. ☊ rise ☊
He risked all his money on a game of cards. ☊ risk ☊
risk doing sth: We've been advised not to risk travelling in these conditions. ☊ risk ☊
You will find scenery to rival anything you can see in the Alps. ☊ rival ☊
Can we swim in the river? ☊ river ☊
the role of the teacher in the classroom ☊ role ☊
In many marriages there has been a complete role reversal (= change of roles) with the man staying at home and the woman going out to work. ☊ role ☊
It is one of the greatest roles she has played. ☊ role ☊
Who is in the leading role (= the most important one)? ☊ role ☊
the role of diet in preventing disease ☊ role ☊
The media play a major role in influencing people's opinions. ☊ role ☊
a key/vital role ☊ role ☊
(+ adv./prep.): a dog rolling in the mud ☊ roll ☊
to roll a dice/die (= in a game) ☊ roll ☊
She rolled her car in a 100 mph crash. ☊ roll ☊
The roof of the car was not damaged in the accident. ☊ roof ☊
room (for sb/sth): Is there enough room for me in the car? ☊ room ☊
They were in the next room and we could hear every word they said. ☊ room ☊
They had to sit in the waiting room for an hour. ☊ room ☊
I think Simon is in his room (= bedroom). ☊ room ☊
I don't want to watch television. I'll be in the other room (= a different room). ☊ room ☊
Flamenco has its roots in Arabic music. ☊ root ☊
I pulled the plant up by (= including) the roots. ☊ root ☊
the roughest neighbourhood in the city ☊ rough ☊
There were about 20 people there, at a rough guess. ☊ rough ☊
a round plate ☊ round ☊
These glasses suit people with round faces. ☊ round ☊
The fruit are small and round. ☊ round ☊
Rugby isn't played with a round ball. ☊ round ☊
the discovery that the world is round ☊ round ☊
The child was watching it all with big round eyes (= showing interest). ☊ round ☊
the round green hills of Donegal ☊ round ☊
round brackets (= in writing) ☊ round ☊
She had a small mouth and round pink cheeks. ☊ round ☊
Make it a round figure—say forty dollars. ☊ round ☊
Well, in round figures (= not giving the exact figures) we've spent twenty thousand so far. ☊ round ☊
The children were spinning round and round. ☊ round ☊
The thought kept going round and round in her head. ☊ round ☊
She looked round at the sound of his voice. ☊ round ☊
I'll be round in an hour. ☊ round ☊
a surface with rounded edges ☊ rounded ☊
rounded shoulders ☊ rounded ☊
Make exercise a part of your daily routine. ☊ routine ☊
The fault was discovered during a routine check. ☊ routine ☊
He died of a heart attack during a routine operation. ☊ routine ☊
The vegetables were planted in neat rows. ☊ row ☊
Inflation has fallen for the third month in a row. ☊ in a row ☊
rub sth (together): She rubbed her hands in delight. ☊ rub ☊
I don't wish to be rude, but I have another appointment in five minutes. ☊ rude ☊
That one mistake ruined his chances of getting the job. ☊ ruin ☊
My new shoes got ruined in the mud. ☊ ruin ☊
The crops were ruined by the late frost. ☊ ruin ☊
The terrorist attack had left the city in a state of ruin ☊ ruin ☊
Two bodies were found among the charred ruins of the house. ☊ ruin ☊
He was determined to build a new life out of the ruins of his career. ☊ ruin ☊
rule (over sb/sth): Charles I ruled for eleven years. ☊ rule ☊
We live in a society where we are ruled by the clock. ☊ rule ☊
run in sth: to run in the election ☊ run ☊
The river ran dry (= stopped flowing) during the drought. ☊ run ☊
The sledge ran smoothly over the frozen snow. ☊ run ☊
Her life had always run smoothly before. ☊ run ☊
run (in sth): He will be running in the 100 metres tonight. ☊ run ☊
There are only five horses running in the first race. ☊ run ☊
He ran through the names on the list. ☊ run through sth ☊
He ran away from home at the age of thirteen. ☊ run away (from sb/...) ☊
Looking at all the accusing faces, she felt a sudden urge to run away. ☊ run away (from sb/...) ☊
Two children were run over and killed. ☊ run sb/sth over ☊
a list of runners (= horses in a race) and riders ☊ runner ☊
People rushed to buy shares in the company. ☊ rush ☊
The note looked like it had been written in a rush. ☊ rush ☊
She was trampled in the rush to get out. ☊ rush ☊
The door blew open, letting in a rush of cold air. ☊ rush ☊
It's a sad fact that many of those killed were children. ☊ sad ☊
She looked sad and tired. ☊ sad ☊
memories tinged with sadness ☊ sadness ☊
It would be safer to take more money with you in case of emergency. ☊ safe ☊
We all want to live in safer cities. ☊ safe ☊
It is one of the safest cars in the world. ☊ safe ☊
The money is safely locked in a drawer. ☊ safely ☊
The police are concerned for the safety of the 12-year-old boy who has been missing for three days. ☊ safety ☊
They reached safety seconds before the building was engulfed in flames. ☊ safety ☊
The dinghy sailed smoothly across the lake. ☊ sail ☊
one of the first people to sail around the world ☊ sail ☊
in the days of sail (= when ships all used sails) ☊ sail ☊
Retail sales fell in November by 10%. ☊ sale ☊
Export sales were up by 32% last year. ☊ sale ☊
She works in sales/in the sales department. ☊ sale ☊
I bought a coat in the sales. ☊ sale ☊
We have lived in the same house for twenty years. ☊ same ☊
All the same, there's some truth in what she says. ☊ all/just the same ☊
The children were playing in the sand (= for example, in a sandpit ). ☊ sand ☊
chicken in a white sauce ☊ sauce ☊
save doing sth: He's grown a beard to save shaving. ☊ save ☊
save sb sth (on sth): If we go this way it will save us two hours on the trip. ☊ save ☊
She needs to win the next two games to save the match. ☊ save ☊
Just what is the artist trying to say in her work? ☊ say ☊
say sth/sb: You could learn the basics in, let's say, three months. ☊ say ☊
Is this diagram to scale (= are all its parts the same size and shape in relation to each other as they are in the thing represented)? ☊ scale ☊
to achieve economies of scale in production (= to produce many items so the cost of producing each one is reduced) ☊ scale ☊
it scares sb to do sth: It scared me to think I was alone in the building. ☊ scare ☊
recent scares about pesticides in food ☊ scare ☊
The thieves got scared and ran away. ☊ scared ☊
The movie opens with a scene in a New York apartment. ☊ scene ☊
I got very nervous before my big scene (= the one where I have a very important part). ☊ scene ☊
I have a hectic schedule for the next few days. ☊ schedule ☊
We're working to a tight schedule (= we have a lot of things to do in a short time). ☊ schedule ☊
One of the scheduled events is a talk on alternative medicine. ☊ schedule ☊
new developments in science and technology ☊ science ☊
to study one of the sciences ☊ science ☊
the cartoon figure of the mad scientist working in his laboratory ☊ scientist ☊
Fraser scored again in the second half. ☊ score ☊
score sth: She scored 98% in the French test. ☊ score ☊
They scratched lines in the dirt to mark out a pitch. ☊ scratch ☊
He escaped without a scratch (= was not hurt at all). ☊ scratch ☊
scream in/with sth: The kids were screaming with excitement. ☊ scream ☊
scream out (in/with sth): People ran for the exits, screaming out in terror. ☊ scream ☊
One of the screws is loose. ☊ screw ☊
The organs are kept in sealed plastic bags. ☊ seal ☊
a sealed bid (= one that is kept in a sealed envelope and therefore remains secret until all other bids have been received) ☊ seal ☊
a jar with a rubber seal in the lid ☊ seal ☊
Police searched for clues in the area. ☊ search ☊
I found these photos while searching among some old papers. ☊ search ☊
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 ☊
a seat on the city council/in Parliament/in Congress ☊ seat ☊
to win/lose a seat (= in an election) ☊ seat ☊
to take your seat (= to begin your duties, especially in Parliament) ☊ seat ☊
The majority of seats on the board will be held by business representatives. ☊ seat ☊
a window/corner seat (= one near a window/in a corner) ☊ seat ☊
a child seat (= for a child in a car) ☊ seat ☊
We all filed back to our seats in silence. ☊ seat ☊
She came second in the marathon. ☊ second ☊
One of the smaller parties came a close second (= nearly won). ☊ second ☊
I came second (to) last (= the one before the last one) in the race. ☊ second ☊
She can run 100 metres in just over 11 seconds. ☊ second ☊
For several seconds he did not reply. ☊ second ☊
I'll be with you in a second. ☊ second ☊
They had finished in/within seconds. ☊ second ☊
He scored again in the dying seconds (= the last few seconds) of the game. ☊ second ☊
Experience is what matters—age is of secondary importance. ☊ secondary ☊
a secondary colour (= made from mixing two primary colours) ☊ secondary ☊
The meeting was held in secret. ☊ in secret ☊
She admired him, in secret of course. ☊ in secret ☊
These issues will be discussed more fully in the next section. ☊ section ☊
The aerial doesn't look very secure to me. ☊ secure ☊
The future of the company looks secure. ☊ secure ☊
She finished the match, secure in the knowledge that she was through to the next round. ☊ secure ☊
I can only see you for five minutes. ☊ see ☊
Guess who I saw at the party last night! ☊ see ☊
see (sb/sth): She looked for him but couldn't see him in the crowd. ☊ see ☊
The opera was the place to see and be seen (= by other important or fashionable people). ☊ see ☊
see sb/sth doing sth: She was seen running away from the scene of the crime. ☊ see ☊
These vegetables can be grown from seed. ☊ seed ☊
seed potatoes (= used for planting) ☊ seed ☊
Highly qualified secretary seeks employment. (= in an advertisement) ☊ seek ☊
It is important to select a software package that suits your requirements. ☊ select ☊
In the nineties most state-owned industries were sold off. ☊ sell sth off ☊
The tickets sold out within hours. ☊ sell out, be sold out ☊
a senior partner in a law firm ☊ senior ☊
The word 'love' is used in different senses by different people. ☊ sense ☊
In a sense (= in one way) it doesn't matter any more. ☊ sense ☊
In some senses (= in one or more ways) the criticisms were justified. ☊ sense ☊
There is a sense in which we are all to blame for the tragedy. ☊ sense ☊
One of the most important things in a partner is a sense of humour (= the ability to find things funny or make people laugh). ☊ sense ☊
She has lost all sense of direction in her life. ☊ sense ☊
Always try to keep a sense of proportion (= of the relative importance of different things). ☊ sense ☊
Alex doesn't have any dress sense (= does not know which clothes look attractive). ☊ sense ☊
There's a lot of sense in what Mary says. ☊ sense ☊
sensitive about sth: He's very sensitive about his weight. ☊ sensitive ☊
The school is housed in two separate buildings. ☊ separate ☊
It happened on three separate occasions. ☊ separate ☊
For the past three years they have been leading totally separate lives. ☊ separate ☊
separated from sb: He's been separated from his wife for a year. ☊ separated ☊
the latest in a series of articles on the nature of modern society ☊ series ☊
Believe me, I'm deadly (= extremely) serious. ☊ serious ☊
She doesn't have a serious boyfriend. ☊ serious ☊
Be serious for a moment; this is important. ☊ serious ☊
We need to get down to the serious business of working out costs. ☊ serious ☊
The team is a serious contender for the title this year. ☊ serious ☊
a serious article ☊ serious ☊
a serious newspaper ☊ serious ☊
a serious illness/problem/offence ☊ serious ☊
to cause serious injury/damage ☊ serious ☊
They pose a serious threat to security. ☊ serious ☊
The consequences could be serious. ☊ serious ☊
Smoking can seriously damage your health. ☊ seriously ☊
We take threats of this kind very seriously. ☊ take sb/sth seriously ☊
a domestic servant ☊ servant ☊
serve (as sth): He served as a captain in the army. ☊ serve ☊
serve in/on/with sth: She served in the medical corps. ☊ serve ☊
serve sb (as sth): He served the family faithfully for many years (= as a servant). ☊ serve ☊
His linguistic ability served him well in his chosen profession. ☊ serve ☊
After retiring, she became involved in voluntary service in the local community. ☊ service ☊
The court is now in session. ☊ session ☊
Leave the concrete to set for a few hours. ☊ set ☊
The government has set strict limits on public spending this year. ☊ set ☊
The house is set (= located) in fifty acres of parkland. ☊ set ☊
She set up her stereo in her bedroom. ☊ set sth up ☊
Several of the paintings were destroyed in the fire. ☊ several ☊
a severe expression ☊ severe ☊
The courts are becoming more severe on young offenders. ☊ severe ☊
a severe punishment/sentence ☊ severe ☊
a severe handicap ☊ severe ☊
His injuries are severe. ☊ severe ☊
a severe winter (= one during which the weather conditions are extremely bad) ☊ severe ☊
The party suffered severe losses during the last election. ☊ severe ☊
a severe shortage of qualified staff ☊ severe ☊
severe learning difficulties ☊ severe ☊
The victim suffered severe brain damage. ☊ severe ☊
a severe case of woodworm ☊ severe ☊
Strikes are causing severe disruption to all train services. ☊ severe ☊
a severely critical report ☊ severely ☊
Her hair was tied severely in a bun. ☊ severely ☊
sex education in schools ☊ sex ☊
We sat down in the shade of the wall. ☊ shade ☊
The temperature can reach 40°C in the shade. ☊ shade ☊
These plants grow well in sun or shade. ☊ shade ☊
His face was deep in shadow, turned away from her. ☊ shadow ☊
I thought I saw a figure standing in the shadows. ☊ shadow ☊
The body was found in a shallow grave. ☊ shallow ☊
She hung her head in shame. ☊ shame ☊
The island was originally circular in shape. ☊ shape ☊
Squares, circles and triangles are types of shape. ☊ shape ☊
Ghostly shapes moved around in the dark. ☊ shape ☊
His ideas had been shaped by his experiences during the war. ☊ shape ☊
She had a leading role in shaping party policy. ☊ shape ☊
share in sth: I try to get the kids to share in the housework. ☊ share ☊
share in sth: I didn't really share in her love of animals. ☊ share ☊
The group listens while one person shares (= tells other people about their experiences, feelings, etc.). ☊ share ☊
Rita shared her money out among her six grandchildren. ☊ share ☊
There isn't an empty table. Would you mind sharing? ☊ share ☊
How much was your share of the winnings? ☊ share ☊
I've had my share of luck in the past. ☊ share ☊
She drew a sharp distinction between domestic and international politics. ☊ sharp ☊
The issue must be brought into sharper focus. ☊ sharp ☊
a sharp increase in unemployment ☊ sharp ☊
We need to give young criminals a short, sharp shock (= a punishment that is very unpleasant for a short time). ☊ sharp ☊
Place the dough on a baking sheet (= for cooking sth in an oven). ☊ sheet ☊
Pick up one of our free information sheets at reception. ☊ sheet ☊
I helped him put up some shelves in his bedroom. ☊ shelf ☊
empty shelves ☊ shelf ☊
We sheltered from the rain in a doorway. ☊ shelter ☊
Public attitudes towards marriage have shifted over the past 50 years. ☊ shift ☊
She shifted her weight from one foot to the other. ☊ shift ☊
working in shifts ☊ shift ☊
a dramatic shift in public opinion ☊ shift ☊
The sun shone brightly in a cloudless sky. ☊ shine ☊
Excitement was shining in her eyes. ☊ shine ☊
He isn't seriously injured but he is in (a state of) shock. ☊ shock ☊
He's still in a state of shock. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb that...: Neighbours were shocked that such an attack could happen in their area. ☊ shock ☊
For a few minutes we stood in shocked silence. ☊ shocked ☊
It is shocking that they involved children in the crime. ☊ shocking ☊
The band's last single shot straight to number one in the charts. ☊ shoot ☊
He shot himself during a fit of depression. ☊ shoot ☊
The guards were ordered to shoot on sight anyone trying to escape. ☊ shoot ☊
shoot sb/sth + adj.: Three people were shot dead during the robbery. ☊ shoot ☊
a serious shooting incident ☊ shooting ☊
to put the shopping in the car ☊ shopping ☊
I'm afraid I'm a little short (= of money) this month. ☊ short ☊
I'm going to France for a short break. ☊ short ☊
Which is the shortest day of the year? ☊ short ☊
It was all over in a relatively short space of time. ☊ short ☊
She had objected to a photo showing her in a bikini. ☊ show ☊
show sth (for/to sb): They showed no respect for their parents. ☊ show ☊
show sb sth: They showed their parents no respect. ☊ show ☊
Fear showed in his eyes. ☊ show ☊
We were shown around the school by one of the students. ☊ show sb around/round (sth) ☊
She wanted to show off her new husband at the party. ☊ show sb/sth off ☊
We were caught in a heavy shower. ☊ shower ☊
She shut the dog in the shed while she prepared the barbecue. ☊ shut sb/yourself in (sth) ☊
Peter has been off sick (= away from work because he is ill) for two weeks. ☊ sick ☊
Britain's workers went sick (= did not go to work because they were ill) for a record number of days last year. ☊ sick ☊
Each side is capable of destroying the other in a nuclear war. ☊ side ☊
At some point during the war he seems to have changed sides. ☊ side ☊
We planted tulips along the side of the lawn. ☊ side ☊
There was no one in sight. ☊ sight ☊
They stole everything in sight. ☊ sight ☊
At last we came in sight of a few houses. ☊ sight ☊
Leave any valuables in your car out of sight. ☊ sight ☊
to make the sign of the cross (= an act of moving one hand in the shape of a cross, done by Christians to show respect for God or by a priest to bless sb/sth) ☊ sign ☊
There was no sign of life in the house (= there seemed to be nobody there). ☊ sign ☊
signal sth: The referee signalled a foul. ☊ signal ☊
a highly significant discovery ☊ significant ☊
It is significant that girls generally do better in examinations than boys. ☊ significant ☊
Profits have increased significantly over the past few years. ☊ significantly ☊
Significantly, he did not deny that there might be an election. ☊ significantly ☊
Their footsteps echoed in the silence. ☊ silence ☊
They finished their meal in total silence. ☊ silence ☊
He's not one to suffer in silence! (= to suffer without telling sb) ☊ silence ☊
They huddled together in silent groups. ☊ silent ☊
I feel silly in these clothes. ☊ silly ☊
The brothers look very similar. ☊ similar ☊
Husband and wife were similarly successful in their chosen careers. ☊ similarly ☊
The United States won most of the track and field events. Similarly, in swimming, the top three places went to Americans. ☊ similarly ☊
He's been working in a bank since leaving school. ☊ since ☊
We thought that, since we were in the area, we'd stop by and see them. ☊ since ☊
sincere in sth: She is never completely sincere in what she says about people. ☊ sincere ☊
I just can't sing in tune! ☊ sing ☊
Unemployment is the single most important factor in the growing crime rates. ☊ single ☊
The sun was sinking in the west. ☊ sink ☊
She always sits in that chair. ☊ sit ☊
to be in a difficult situation ☊ situation ☊
In your situation, I would look for another job. ☊ situation ☊
I'm in a no-win situation (= whatever I do will be bad for me). ☊ situation ☊
The business over the lawsuit had really knocked her for six. ☊ hit/knock sb for six ☊
She's a size 12 in clothes. ☊ size ☊
She takes (a) size 5 in shoes. ☊ size ☊
Try this one for size (= to see if it is the correct size). ☊ size ☊
Thanks to her skilful handling of the affair, the problem was averted. ☊ skilful ☊
skill in/at sth/doing sth: What made him remarkable as a photographer was his skill in capturing the moment. ☊ skill ☊
skilled in/at sth/doing sth: She is highly skilled at dealing with difficult customers. ☊ skilled ☊
Remove the skins by soaking the tomatoes in hot water. ☊ skin ☊
He cried out in his sleep. ☊ sleep ☊
She slid out while no one was looking. ☊ slide ☊
He slipped the letter back into its envelope. ☊ slip ☊
I managed to slip in a few jokes. ☊ slip ☊
He's the slowest in the class. ☊ slow ☊
slow in doing sth: His poetry was slow in achieving recognition. ☊ slow ☊
Average earnings are rising at their slowest rate for 20 years. ☊ slow ☊
I made only a few small changes to the report. ☊ small ☊
She noticed several small errors in his work. ☊ small ☊
You look very smart in that suit. ☊ smart ☊
smash sth + adv./prep.: They had to smash holes in the ice. ☊ smash ☊
I could smell alcohol on his breath. ☊ smell ☊
He hadn't washed for days and was beginning to smell. ☊ smell ☊
There was a smell of burning in the air. ☊ smell ☊
The smells from the kitchen filled the room. ☊ smell ☊
No Smoking (= for example, on a notice) ☊ smoking ☊
Would you like smoking or non-smoking? (= for example, in a restaurant) ☊ smoking ☊
Smoking is not allowed in this theatre. ☊ smoking ☊
Mix the flour with the milk to form a smooth paste. ☊ smooth ☊
The water was as smooth as glass. ☊ smooth ☊
Traffic is now flowing smoothly again. ☊ smoothly ☊
The engine was running smoothly. ☊ smoothly ☊
My job is to see that everything runs smoothly and according to plan. ☊ smoothly ☊
The colours blend smoothly together. ☊ smoothly ☊
Children were playing in the snow. ☊ snow ☊
It snowed for three days without stopping. ☊ snow ☊
I haven't enjoyed myself so much for a long time. ☊ so ☊
We stayed for an hour or so. ☊ ... or so ☊
So after shouting and screaming for an hour she walked out in tears. ☊ so ☊
Team sports help to develop a child's social skills (= the ability to talk easily to other people and do things in a group). ☊ social ☊
social advancement (= improving your position in society) ☊ social ☊
They carried out research into the roles of men and women in today's society ☊ society ☊
There's still some wine in the bottle. ☊ some ☊
Some people never seem to put on weight while others are always on a diet. ☊ some ☊
She won a competition in some newspaper or other. ☊ some ☊
You'll find some in the drawer. ☊ some ☊
She thinks she's really somebody in that car. ☊ somebody ☊
She looked different somehow. ☊ somehow ☊
He's something in (= has a job connected with) television. ☊ something ☊
There's something in (= some truth or some fact or opinion worth considering in) what he says. ☊ something ☊
It's quite something (= a thing that you should feel happy about) to have a job at all these days. ☊ something ☊
Their voices were raised in song. ☊ song ☊
Sorry, we don't allow dogs in the house. ☊ sorry ☊
There was a feeling of restlessness deep in her soul. ☊ soul ☊
Scientists have sounded a note of caution on the technique. ☊ sound ☊
We're all in the soup now. ☊ in the soup ☊
the first woman in space ☊ space ☊
There is very little storage space in the department. ☊ space ☊
crowded together in a confined space ☊ space ☊
He's studying music in his spare time. ☊ spare ☊
Take some spare clothes in case you get wet. ☊ spare ☊
He has a number of speaking engagements this week. ☊ speak ☊
Speaking of travelling, (= referring back to a subject just mentioned) are you going anywhere exciting this year? ☊ speak ☊
speak (with sb) (about sth/sb): Can I speak with you for a minute? ☊ speak ☊
The school will only allow this in special circumstances. ☊ special ☊
a specialist in Japanese history ☊ specialist ☊
children with specific learning difficulties (= in one area only) ☊ specific ☊
He made the announcement in a speech on television. ☊ speech ☊
This expression is used mainly in speech, not in writing. ☊ speech ☊
spend sth in doing sth: Most of her life was spent in caring for others. ☊ spend ☊
spend sth on sth: She spends too much effort on things that don't matter. ☊ spend ☊
spin (round/around): The dancers spun round and round. ☊ spin ☊
to be in high/low spirits ☊ spirit ☊
a lack of spiritual values in the modern world ☊ spiritual ☊
There's a big split in the tent. ☊ split ☊
He demanded a 50-50 split in the profits. ☊ split ☊
split (within sth): a damaging split within the party leadership ☊ split ☊
I won't tell you what happens in the last chapter—I don't want to spoil it for you. ☊ spoil ☊
the use of drugs in sport ☊ sport ☊
spray sb/sth (with sth): The crops are regularly sprayed with pesticide. ☊ spray ☊
spread sth (out) (over sth): A series of five interviews will be spread over two days. ☊ spread ☊
Within weeks, his confidence had spread throughout the team. ☊ spread ☊
Use of computers spread rapidly during that period. ☊ spread ☊
There's more room to spread out in first class. ☊ spread out, spread yourself out ☊
There's a feeling of spring in the air today. ☊ spring ☊
The book had rounded, not square, corners. ☊ square ☊
The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now. ☊ stable ☊
There were more than 50 people on stage in one scene. ☊ stage ☊
The pay increase will be introduced in stages (= not all at once). ☊ stage ☊
This technology is still in its early stages. ☊ stage ☊
Sam stamped his foot in anger. ☊ stamp ☊
She stood unsuccessfully as a candidate in the local elections. ☊ stand ☊
We all stood around in the corridor waiting. ☊ stand ☊
Four points stand out as being more important than the rest. ☊ stand out (as sth) ☊
She's the sort of person who stands out in a crowd. ☊ stand out (from/against sth) ☊
Televisions are a standard feature in most hotel rooms. ☊ standard ☊
I've put a star by the names of the girls in the class. ☊ star ☊
She starred opposite Cary Grant in 'Bringing up Baby'. ☊ star ☊
The studio wants to star her in a sequel to last year's hit. ☊ star ☊
She gave him a blank stare. ☊ stare ☊
start (up): There are a lot of small businesses starting up in that area. ☊ start ☊
They worked hard to give their children a good start in life. ☊ start ☊
The job gave him his start in journalism. ☊ start ☊
a perfect start to the day ☊ start ☊
He was in a state of permanent depression. ☊ state ☊
The building is in a bad state of repair (= needs to be repaired). ☊ state ☊
She was in a state of shock. ☊ state ☊
Look at the state of you! You can't go out looking like that. ☊ state ☊
The facts are clearly stated in the report. ☊ state ☊
the high status accorded to science in our culture ☊ status ☊
She stayed at home (= did not go out to work) while the children were young. ☊ stay ☊
+ adv./prep.: I don't know why they stay together (= remain married or in a relationship). ☊ stay ☊
The TV stays on all day in their house. ☊ stay ☊
We found out we were staying in the same hotel. ☊ stay ☊
I wish you'd stay out of my business! ☊ stay out of sth ☊
steal (from sb/sth): We found out he'd been stealing from us for years. ☊ steal ☊
Steel used to be important in South Wales. ☊ steel ☊
a steep decline in the birth rate ☊ steep ☊
a steep rise in unemployment ☊ steep ☊
The new drug is a major step forward in the treatment of the disease. ☊ step ☊
This was a big step up (= to a better position) in his career. ☊ step ☊
The key has stuck in the lock. ☊ stick ☊
He stuck his hands in his pockets and strolled off. ☊ stick ☊
sticky fingers covered in jam ☊ sticky ☊
The key turned stiffly in the lock. ☊ stiffly ☊
Keep still while I brush your hair. ☊ still ☊
We stayed in a village where time has stood still (= life has not changed for many years). ☊ still ☊
The scorpion has a sting in its tail. ☊ sting ☊
A wasp or bee sting is painful but not necessarily serious. ☊ sting ☊
the sting of salt in a wound ☊ sting ☊
There was a sting of sarcasm in his voice. ☊ sting ☊
She felt the sting of tears in her eyes. ☊ sting ☊
stir sth into sth: The vegetables are stirred into the rice while it is hot. ☊ stir ☊
stir sth in: Stir in the milk until the sauce thickens. ☊ stir ☊
That particular model is not currently in stock. ☊ stock ☊
It is important to carry out regular stock checks. ☊ stock ☊
She's built up a good stock of teaching materials over the years. ☊ stock ☊
The referee was forced to stop the game because of heavy snow. ☊ stop ☊
Work has temporarily come to a stop while the funding is reviewed. ☊ stop ☊
You can store coffee beans in the freezer to keep them fresh. ☊ store ☊
Thousands of pieces of data are stored in a computer's memory. ☊ store ☊
I think we're in for a storm (= going to have one). ☊ storm ☊
You will learn to cope with the stresses and strains of public life. ☊ strain ☊
to wake up in a strange bed ☊ strange ☊
The feeling I get from the street is that we have a good chance of winning this election. ☊ street ☊
a country that is streets ahead in the control of environmental pollution ☊ streets ahead (of sb/sth) ☊
Beth is streets ahead of all the other students in her year. ☊ streets ahead (of sb/sth) ☊
The ability to keep calm is one of her many strengths. ☊ strength ☊
During this ordeal he was able to draw strength from his faith. ☊ strength ☊
In 'strategic' the stress falls on the second syllable ☊ stress ☊
She failed to withstand the stresses and strains of public life. ☊ stress ☊
Stress is often a factor in the development of long-term sickness. ☊ stress ☊
You stress the first syllable in 'happiness'. ☊ stress ☊
stress sth: He stressed the importance of a good education. ☊ stress ☊
stress how, what, etc...: I cannot stress too much how important this is. ☊ stress ☊
strip sb + adj.: He was stripped naked and left in a cell. ☊ strip ☊
He won by two strokes (= in golf, by taking two fewer strokes than his opponent). ☊ stroke ☊
There was a strong police presence at the demonstration. ☊ strong ☊
You're in a strong position to negotiate a deal. ☊ strong ☊
Stay indoors in the middle of the day, when the sun is strongest. ☊ strong ☊
changes in the social and economic structure of society ☊ structure ☊
She struggled for 10 years to achieve success as an actress. ☊ struggle ☊
struggle (against sb/sth): He struggled against cancer for two years. ☊ struggle ☊
Three teams are locked in a struggle for this year's title. ☊ struggle ☊
I did some acting in my student days. ☊ student ☊
a studio audience (= one in a studio, that can be seen or heard as a programme is broadcast) ☊ studio ☊
It is important to develop good study skills. ☊ study ☊
He studied her face thoughtfully. ☊ study ☊
The band did some great stuff on their first album. ☊ stuff ☊
Forgetting my notes made me look stupid. ☊ stupid ☊
Short skirts are back in style (= fashionable). ☊ style ☊
The plane was substantially damaged in the crash. ☊ substantially ☊
The company's profits have been substantially lower this year. ☊ substantially ☊
substitute A for B: Margarine can be substituted for butter in this recipe. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute B with/by A: Butter can be substituted with margarine in this recipe. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute sb/sth: Beckham was substituted in the second half after a knee injury (= somebody else played instead of Beckham in the second half). ☊ substitute ☊
succeed in doing sth: He succeeded in getting a place at art school. ☊ succeed ☊
I tried to discuss it with her but only succeeded in making her angry (= I failed and did the opposite of what I intended). ☊ succeed ☊
succeed in sth: She doesn't have the ruthlessness required to succeed in business. ☊ succeed ☊
success (in doing sth): I didn't have much success in finding a job. ☊ success ☊
success (in sth): They didn't have much success in life. ☊ success ☊
economic success ☊ success ☊
He was determined to make a success of the business. ☊ success ☊
successful (in sth/in doing sth): They were successful in winning the contract. ☊ successful ☊
successful (at sth/at doing sth): I wasn't very successful at keeping the news secret. ☊ successful ☊
This arrangement has operated successfully for the past six years. ☊ successfully ☊
She longed to find somebody who understood her problems, and in him she thought she had found such a person. ☊ such ☊
The knot was fastened in such a way that it was impossible to undo. ☊ such ☊
This issue was of such importance that we could not afford to ignore it. ☊ such ☊
Such is the elegance of this typeface that it is still a favourite of designers. ☊ such ☊
The party suffered a humiliating defeat in the general election. ☊ suffer ☊
The company suffered huge losses in the last financial year. ☊ suffer ☊
a sugar plantation/refinery/bowl ☊ sugar ☊
Do you take sugar (= have it in your tea, coffee, etc.)? ☊ sugar ☊
How many sugars do you take in coffee? ☊ sugar ☊
suggest doing sth: I suggested going in my car. ☊ suggest ☊
I was driving westwards and I had the sun in my eyes (= the sun was shining in my eyes). ☊ sun ☊
She supported herself through college by working as a waitress in a local bar. ☊ support ☊
support sb/sth in sth: The government supported the unions in their demand for a minimum wage. ☊ support ☊
Thanks for all your support on the day of the funeral. ☊ support ☊
Can I rely on your support (= will you vote for me) in the election? ☊ support ☊
suppose (that)...: I don't suppose for a minute that he'll agree (= I'm sure that he won't). ☊ suppose ☊
There are few surprises in this year's budget. ☊ surprise ☊
There are lots of surprises in store for visitors to the gallery. ☊ surprise ☊
Visitors to the gallery are in for a few surprises. ☊ surprise ☊
She looked surprisingly well. ☊ surprisingly ☊
to work in pleasant surroundings ☊ surroundings ☊
The buildings have been designed to blend in with their surroundings. ☊ surroundings ☊
He surveyed himself in the mirror before going out. ☊ 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 ☊
They spent two months in the jungle, surviving on small animals and fruit. ☊ survive ☊
Many birds didn't survive the severe winter. ☊ survive ☊
He is the prime suspect in the case. ☊ suspect ☊
Didn't you notice anything suspicious in his behaviour? ☊ suspicious ☊
She died in suspicious circumstances. ☊ suspicious ☊
It might look suspicious if we arrived together. ☊ suspicious ☊
Their bodies were soaked in sweat. ☊ sweat ☊
I woke up in a sweat. ☊ sweat ☊
sweep sth + adj.: The showroom had been emptied and swept clean. ☊ sweep ☊
Cook the lentils for 20 minutes until they swell and soften. ☊ swell ☊
an indoor/outdoor swimming pool ☊ swimming pool ☊
As he pushed her, she swung higher and higher (= while sitting on a swing). ☊ swing ☊
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 ☊
White has always been a symbol of purity in Western cultures. ☊ symbol ☊
A list of symbols used on the map is given in the index. ☊ symbol ☊
The seamen went on strike in sympathy with (= to show their support for) the dockers. ☊ sympathy ☊
a table of contents (= a list of the main points or information in a book, usually at the front of the book) ☊ table ☊
Table 2 shows how prices and earnings have increased over the past 20 years. ☊ table ☊
A table for two, please (= in a restaurant). ☊ table ☊
He questioned her next morning over the breakfast table (= during breakfast). ☊ table ☊
Firefighters tackled a blaze in a garage last night. ☊ tackle ☊
I'll take the call in my office. ☊ take ☊
Did you take notes in the class? ☊ take ☊
Do you take sugar in your coffee? ☊ take ☊
We took a room at the hotel for two nights. ☊ take ☊
take sth (from sb): The rebels succeeded in taking the town. ☊ take ☊
take sth out of sth: Part of her article is taken straight (= copied) out of my book. ☊ take ☊
Can you take (= hold) the baby for a moment? ☊ take ☊
She took in the scene at a glance. ☊ take sth in ☊
to take in lodgers ☊ take sb in ☊
The two sides in the dispute say they are ready to talk. ☊ talk ☊
We talked on the phone for over an hour. ☊ talk ☊
talk (between A and B) (on/over sth): Talks between management and workers broke down over the issue of holiday pay. ☊ talk ☊
She looked worried so we had a talk. ☊ talk ☊
a blank tape (= a tape that has nothing recorded on it) ☊ tape ☊
taste (in sth): She has very expensive tastes in clothes. ☊ taste ☊
Taste it and see if you think there's enough salt in it. ☊ taste ☊
You can taste the garlic in this stew. ☊ taste ☊
Do you take sugar in your tea? ☊ tea ☊
teach sth: I'll be teaching history and sociology next term. ☊ teach ☊
teach sb to do sth: She taught me to be less critical of other people. ☊ teach ☊
Whose team are you in? ☊ team ☊
The team is/are not playing very well this season. ☊ team ☊
I tore a hole in my jeans. ☊ tear ☊
She left the room in tears (= crying). ☊ tear ☊
The tears welled up in his eyes. ☊ tear ☊
The artist combines different techniques in the same painting. ☊ technique ☊
Her technique has improved a lot over the past season. ☊ technique ☊
recent advances in medical technology ☊ technology ☊
telephone sth: You can telephone your order 24 hours a day. ☊ telephone ☊
I'd like to work in television (= for a television company). ☊ television ☊
tell which, what, etc...: The kittens look exactly alike—how can you tell which is which? ☊ tell ☊
Some places have had temperatures in the 40s (= over 40° centigrade ). ☊ temperature ☊
Not brilliant, Robyn, but I'll give you ten out of ten for effort. ☊ ten out of ten (for sth) ☊
There is a tendency for this disease to run in families. ☊ tendency ☊
tendency (to/towards sth): She has a strong natural tendency towards caution. ☊ tendency ☊
There is a growing tendency among employers to hire casual staff. ☊ tendency ☊
Food will be served in the hospitality tent (= for example at an outdoor show). ☊ tent ☊
Many students now have paid employment during term. ☊ term ☊
during the president's first term of/in office ☊ term ☊
The term of agreement can be for either two or three years. ☊ term ☊
I'll have to stay with her—she's in a terrible state. ☊ terrible ☊
to be in terrible pain ☊ terrible ☊
The room was in a terrible mess. ☊ terrible ☊
It's terribly important for parents to be consistent. ☊ terribly ☊
Tests have shown high levels of pollutants in the water. ☊ test ☊
a good mark in the test ☊ test ☊
I'm usually out during the day. ☊ the ☊
I want to work in theatre. ☊ theatre ☊
Life was harder then because neither of us had a job. ☊ then ☊
There's a room free in Bob's house next week but you can stay with us until then. ☊ then ☊
That sounds fine in theory, but have you really thought it through? ☊ in theory ☊
Can I get there and back in a day? ☊ there ☊
There is still much to discuss. We shall, therefore, return to this item at our next meeting. ☊ therefore ☊
The plane crashed in thick fog. ☊ thick ☊
a thick book (= one that has a lot of pages) ☊ thick ☊
Apply the paint thickly in even strokes. ☊ thickly ☊
She was looking pale and thin. ☊ thin ☊
He's just bought one of those exercise things. ☊ thing ☊
Turn that thing off while I'm talking to you! ☊ thing ☊
I'm sorry my assignment isn't finished. The thing is, I've had a lot of other work this week. ☊ the thing is ☊
Try to think yourself into the role. ☊ think ☊
sb/sth is thought to be sb/sth: He's thought to be one of the richest men in Europe. ☊ think ☊
He was determined to be thorough in his research. ☊ thorough ☊
His clothes, though old and worn, looked clean and of good quality. ☊ though ☊
You are always in my thoughts. ☊ thought ☊
He is unlikely to be a threat to the Spanish player in the final. ☊ threat ☊
The house seemed less threatening in the cold light of day. ☊ threatening ☊
A sob caught in his throat. ☊ throat ☊
Her knees had gone through (= made holes in) her jeans. ☊ through ☊
The children are too young to sit through a concert. ☊ through ☊
The museum is open daily throughout the year. ☊ throughout ☊
The house was painted white throughout. ☊ throughout ☊
She tied the newspapers in a bundle. ☊ tie ☊
I remember one time (= once) we had to abandon our car in the snow. ☊ time ☊
I had an awful time in the hospital. ☊ time ☊
Jane's worked here for some time (= for a fairly long period of time). ☊ time ☊
Do it now please—not in three hours' time (= three hours from now). ☊ time ☊
The early morning is the best time of day. ☊ time ☊
At one time (= at a period of time in the past) Emily was my best friend. ☊ time ☊
in ancient times ☊ time ☊
the politician who promised 'peace in our time' ☊ time ☊
The letter was in my pocket all the time (= while I was looking for it). ☊ all the time, the whole time ☊
Sport is no longer so important in the school timetable (= all the subjects that are taught at schools). ☊ timetable ☊
I have a busy timetable this week (= I have planned to do many things). ☊ timetable ☊
Pace yourself or you'll tire yourself out in the first half of the race. ☊ tire sb/yourself out ☊
She has sung the title role in 'Carmen' (= the role of Carmen in that opera ). ☊ title ☊
a monument to the soldiers who died in the war ☊ to ☊
She managed to escape. ☊ to ☊
The exams start a week today/today week (= one week from now). ☊ today ☊
Young people today face a very difficult future at work. ☊ today ☊
The review is in today's paper. ☊ today ☊
Can you touch your toes? (= by bending over while keeping your legs straight) ☊ toe ☊
He rubbed his hands together in satisfaction. ☊ together ☊
Mix the sand and cement together. ☊ together ☊
Taken together, these factors are highly significant. ☊ together ☊
He has more money than the rest of us put together. ☊ together ☊
Together with the Johnsons, there were 12 of us in the villa. ☊ together with ☊
Who's in the toilet? ☊ toilet ☊
speaking in hushed/low/clipped/measured, etc. tones ☊ tone ☊
Some of them carried the guns which were the tools of their trade (= the things they needed to do their job). ☊ tool ☊
None of them could sing in tune. ☊ in/out of tune ☊
In one year she turned from a problem child into a model student. ☊ turn (from sth) into sth ☊
They've turned off the water while they repair a burst pipe. ☊ turn sth off ☊
Steve took a turn driving while I slept. ☊ turn ☊
twist sth/yourself + adv./prep.: He managed to twist himself round in the restricted space. ☊ twist ☊
Twist the wire to form a circle. ☊ twist ☊
(+ adv./prep.): Her face twisted in anger. ☊ twist ☊
They approached a twist in the path. ☊ twist ☊
The disappearance of a vital witness added a new twist to the case. ☊ twist ☊
May I borrow it for a day or two? ☊ a day, moment, pound, etc. or two ☊
He broke the bar of chocolate in two and gave me half. ☊ in two ☊
Type (in) the filename, then press 'Return'. ☊ type ☊
Silk sheets are the ultimate luxury. ☊ ultimate ☊
Such behaviour is totally unacceptable in a civilized society. ☊ unacceptable ☊
It is uncertain what his role in the company will be. ☊ uncertain ☊
He looked distinctly uncomfortable when the subject was mentioned. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
The country is now under martial law. ☊ under ☊
understand that...: He was the first to understand that we live in a knowledge economy. ☊ understand ☊
unfair dismissal (= a situation in which sb is illegally dismissed from their job) ☊ unfair ☊
He was unfortunate to lose in the final round. ☊ unfortunate ☊
The unfortunate animal was locked inside the house for a week. ☊ unfortunate ☊
It won't be finished for a few weeks. Unfortunately! ☊ unfortunately ☊
unimportant details ☊ unimportant ☊
relatively/comparatively unimportant ☊ unimportant ☊
They dismissed the problem as unimportant. ☊ unimportant ☊
This consideration was not unimportant. ☊ unimportant ☊
I was just a young girl from a small town and I felt very unimportant. ☊ unimportant ☊
Medical units were operating in the disaster area. ☊ unit ☊
The cell is the unit of which all living organisms are composed. ☊ unit ☊
unite in sth: Local resident groups have united in opposition to the plan. ☊ unite ☊
unite in doing sth: We will unite in fighting crime. ☊ unite ☊
They are united in their opposition to the plan. ☊ united ☊
In the unlikely event of a problem arising, please contact the hotel manager. ☊ unlikely ☊
If you're unlucky enough to get trapped in a lift, remember not to panic. ☊ unlucky ☊
The minerals in the water made it unpleasant to drink. ☊ unpleasant ☊
It would be unreasonable to expect somebody to come at such short notice. ☊ unreasonable ☊
They were unsuccessful in meeting their objectives for the year. ☊ unsuccessful ☊
They moved here in 2009. Until then they'd always been in the London area. ☊ until ☊
It's not unusual for young doctors to work a 70-hour week (= it happens often). ☊ unusual ☊
The country was drawn unwillingly into the war. ☊ unwillingly ☊
Sales are well up on last year. ☊ up ☊
I can take up to four people (= but no more than four) in my car. ☊ up to sth ☊
it upsets sb to do sth: It upsets me to think of her all alone in that big house. ☊ upset ☊
The painting looks like it's upside down to me. ☊ upside down ☊
The corners of her mouth curved upwards in amusement. ☊ upwards ☊
The situation is dangerous and the UN is urging caution. ☊ urge ☊
'Can I see you for a moment?' 'Is it urgent?' ☊ urgent ☊
The oven looked as if it had never been used. ☊ use ☊
The software is designed for use in schools. ☊ use ☊
Your knowledge of German may come in useful (= be useful in a particular situation). ☊ useful ☊
How long does the journey usually take? ☊ usually ☊
You look tired—you should take a vacation. ☊ vacation ☊
a bus pass valid for 1 month ☊ valid ☊
a small town set in a valley ☊ valley ☊
a return to traditional values in education, such as firm discipline ☊ value ☊
We all need variety in our diet. ☊ variety ☊
We want more variety in our work. ☊ variety ☊
In the vast majority of cases, this should not be a problem. ☊ vast ☊
They ventured nervously into the water. ☊ venture ☊
He's never ventured abroad in his life. ☊ venture ☊
the de luxe/luxury version ☊ version ☊
He swept to victory in the final of the championship. ☊ roar, romp, sweep, etc. to victory ☊
Do we have a blank video? ☊ video ☊
the use of video in schools ☊ video ☊
The book gives readers an inside view of political life. ☊ view ☊
How do you view your position within the company? ☊ view ☊
domestic violence (= between family members) ☊ violence ☊
Violence broke out/erupted inside the prison last night. ☊ violence ☊
He met with a violent death (= he was murdered, killed in a fight, etc.). ☊ violent ☊
The virus in the software was programmed to corrupt the hard disk. ☊ virus ☊
After using the cream for a month, I could see no visible difference. ☊ visible ☊
He had a vision of a world in which there would be no wars. ☊ vision ☊
The idea came to her in a vision. ☊ vision ☊
They're on an exchange visit to France. ☊ visit ☊
Visits to our website have doubled in a year. ☊ visit ☊
vital (for sth): the vitamins that are vital for health ☊ vital ☊
vital (to sth): Good financial accounts are vital to the success of any enterprise. ☊ vital ☊
Reading is of vital importance in language learning. ☊ vital ☊
The police play a vital role in our society. ☊ vital ☊
vital that...: It is vital that you keep accurate records when you are self-employed. ☊ vital ☊
vital to do sth: It was vital to show that he was not afraid. ☊ vital ☊
The word 'failure' is not in his vocabulary (= for him, failure does not exist). ☊ vocabulary ☊
Employees should have a voice in the decision-making process. ☊ voice ☊
Sales volumes fell 0.2% in June. ☊ volume ☊
an encyclopedia in 20 volumes ☊ volume ☊
The Green candidate won over 3 000 of the 14 000 votes cast. ☊ vote ☊
How did you vote at the last election? ☊ vote ☊
vote sth: We voted Democrat in the last election. ☊ vote ☊
The staff have agreed to a voluntary wage freeze (= a situation in which wages are not increased for a time). ☊ wage ☊
wait (for sth): Leeds United had waited for success for eighteen years. ☊ wait ☊
I'm afraid this can't wait. It's very important. ☊ wait ☊
Can you wait a second while I make a call? ☊ wait a minute/moment/second ☊
wake to sth: They woke to a clear blue sky. ☊ wake ☊
wake to do sth: He woke up to find himself alone in the house. ☊ wake ☊
The school is within easy walking distance of the train station. ☊ walk ☊
a circular walk ☊ walk ☊
There are some interesting walks in the area. ☊ walk ☊
want to be/have sth: The plants want to be watered daily. ☊ want ☊
In the Middle Ages England waged war on France. ☊ war ☊
Her husband was killed during the war. ☊ war ☊
We seem to be winning the war against crime. ☊ war ☊
Wash the blouse in warm soapy water. ☊ warm ☊
Wait for the warmer weather before putting the plants in the garden. ☊ warm ☊
They were warned not to climb the mountain in such bad weather. ☊ warn ☊
Doctors issued a warning against eating any fish caught in the river. ☊ warning ☊
I do the washing (= wash the clothes) in our house. ☊ washing ☊
waste sth (in) doing sth: She wasted no time in rejecting the offer (= she rejected it immediately). ☊ waste ☊
His talents are wasted in that job. ☊ waste ☊
The report is critical of the department's waste of resources. ☊ waste ☊
watch (for sth): He watched for signs of activity in the house. ☊ watch ☊
watch sb/sth doing sth: She watched the kids playing in the yard. ☊ watch ☊
watch sb/sth do sth: They watched the bus disappear into the distance. ☊ watch ☊
Could you watch my bags for me while I buy a paper? ☊ watch ☊
watch sth/yourself: Watch yourself! (= be careful, because you're in a dangerous situation) ☊ watch ☊
There is hot and cold running water in all the bedrooms. ☊ water ☊
The water (= the supply of water) was turned off for several hours each day during the drought. ☊ water ☊
I could see my reflection in the water. ☊ water ☊
Three hundred employees lost their jobs in the latest wave of redundancies. ☊ wave ☊
Children were playing in the waves. ☊ wave ☊
The flag waved in the breeze. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth (about/around): A man in the water was shouting and waving his arms around frantically. ☊ wave ☊
We lost our way in the dark. ☊ lose your way ☊
The team's weak points are in defence. ☊ weak ☊
weak in sth: I was always weak in the science subjects. ☊ weak ☊
In a weak moment (= when I was easily persuaded) I said she could borrow the car. ☊ weak ☊
The unions have always been weak in this industry. ☊ weak ☊
It's important to know your own strengths and weaknesses. ☊ weakness ☊
Can you spot the weakness in her argument? ☊ weakness ☊
The water had worn a channel in the rock. ☊ wear ☊
Did you have good weather on your trip? ☊ weather ☊
I'm not going out in this weather! ☊ weather ☊
We were caught in a tangled web of relationships. ☊ web ☊
She discovered a web of intrigue in the company. ☊ web ☊
She'll be back in a week. ☊ week ☊
They live in town during the week and go to the country for the weekend. ☊ week ☊
I never have the time to go out in the week. ☊ week ☊
Are you doing anything over the weekend? ☊ weekend ☊
She weighed the stone in her hand (= estimated how heavy it was by holding it). ☊ weigh ☊
Bananas are sold by weight. ☊ weight ☊
In the wild, this fish can reach a weight of 5lbs. ☊ weight ☊
Sam has a weight problem (= is too fat). ☊ weight ☊
No more for me. I have to watch my weight. ☊ weight ☊
He staggered a little under the weight of his backpack. ☊ weight ☊
I just hoped the branch would take my weight. ☊ weight ☊
The pillars have to support the weight of the roof. ☊ weight ☊
Don't put any weight on that ankle for at least a week. ☊ weight ☊
Add the lemon juice and mix well. ☊ well ☊
Well, I suppose I could fit you in at 3.45. ☊ well ☊
You'll get wet (= in the rain) if you go out now. ☊ wet ☊
It was the wettest October for many years. ☊ wet ☊
One of the boys was pushing the other along in a little box on wheels. ☊ wheel ☊
When (= in what circumstances) would such a solution be possible? ☊ when ☊
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 ☊
Some of the studies show positive results, whereas others do not. ☊ whereas ☊
We thought she was arrogant, whereas in fact she was just very shy. ☊ whereas ☊
Your claim ought to succeed, in which case the damages will be substantial. ☊ which ☊
Her parents died while she was still at school. ☊ while ☊
While I was waiting at the bus stop, three buses went by in the opposite direction. ☊ while ☊
shoes mended while you wait ☊ while ☊
While Tom's very good at science, his brother is absolutely hopeless. ☊ while ☊
Some people work better to music while others do not. ☊ while ☊
While I am willing to help, I do not have much time available. ☊ while ☊
They chatted for a while. ☊ while ☊
I'll be back in a little while (= a short time). ☊ while ☊
I haven't seen him for quite a while (= a fairly long time). ☊ while ☊
They walked back together, talking all the while (= all the time). ☊ while ☊
whisper sth (to sb): She leaned over and whispered something in his ear. ☊ whisper ☊
The referee finally blew the whistle to stop the game. ☊ whistle ☊
The referee whistled for a foul. ☊ whistle ☊
She writes about her experiences as a black girl in a predominantly white city. ☊ white ☊
The whole country (= all the people in it) mourned her death. ☊ whole ☊
The effects will last for the whole of his life. ☊ whole ☊
The author whom you criticized in your review has written a reply. ☊ whom ☊
Her mother, in whom she confided, said she would support her unconditionally. ☊ whom ☊
He's a man whose opinion I respect. ☊ whose ☊
Jenny has a wide circle of friends. ☊ wide ☊
a manager with wide experience of industry ☊ wide ☊
The term is widely used in everyday speech. ☊ widely ☊
He had a wild look in his eyes. ☊ wild ☊
She looked wildly around for an escape. ☊ wildly ☊
You'll be in time if you hurry. ☊ will ☊
You'll water the plants while I'm away, won't you? ☊ will ☊
Engines won't run without lubricants. ☊ will ☊
She'll listen to music, alone in her room, for hours. ☊ will ☊
Success in studying depends on a willingness to learn. ☊ willingness ☊
win sth: to win an election/a game/a war, etc. ☊ win ☊
He won £3 000 in the lottery. ☊ win ☊
win sth from sb: The Conservatives won the seat from Labour in the last election. ☊ win ☊
She won the admiration of many people in her battle against cancer. ☊ win ☊
wind up: It was one of those old-fashioned gramophones that winds up. ☊ wind ☊
I saw the dress I wanted in the window. ☊ window ☊
The winners of the competition will be announced next month. ☊ winner ☊
There are no winners in a divorce (= everyone suffers). ☊ winner ☊
Johnson rode his 48th winner of the year. ☊ winner ☊
They worked on the building all through the winter. ☊ winter ☊
Don't stand with your hands in your pockets. ☊ with ☊
She acted with a touring company for three years. ☊ with ☊
Unless you return the form within seven days, the offer will be withdrawn. ☊ withdraw ☊
withdraw sth from sth: The drug was withdrawn from sale after a number of people suffered serious side effects. ☊ withdraw ☊
You should receive a reply within seven days. ☊ within ☊
The ambulance arrived within minutes of the call being made. ☊ within ☊
Two elections were held within the space of a year. ☊ within ☊
a house within a mile of the station ☊ within ☊
That question is not within the scope of this talk. ☊ within ☊
We are now within range of enemy fire. ☊ within ☊
He finds it hard to live within his income (= without spending more than he earns). ☊ within ☊
The noise seems to be coming from within the building. ☊ within ☊
There is discontent within the farming industry. ☊ within ☊
Despite her grief, she found a hidden strength within herself. ☊ within ☊
Without wanting to criticize, I think you could have done better. (= used before you make a critical comment) ☊ without ☊
He was one of the witnesses at our wedding. ☊ witness ☊
We had witnessed one of the most outstanding theatrical performances of the decade. ☊ witness ☊
a walk in the woods ☊ wood ☊
We only have his word for it that the cheque is in the post. ☊ word ☊
He was a true friend in all senses of the word. ☊ word ☊
work in sth: I've always worked in education. ☊ work ☊
We started work on the project in 2009. ☊ work ☊
The new legislation concerns health and safety at work. ☊ work ☊
Her friends from work came to see her in the hospital. ☊ work ☊
She had been out of work (= without a job) for a year. ☊ work ☊
It is difficult to find work in the present economic climate. ☊ work ☊
There is plenty of work to be done in the garden. ☊ work ☊
recent changes in working practices ☊ working ☊
We live in a rapidly changing world. ☊ world ☊
Parents are the most important people in a child's world. ☊ world ☊
They are a couple in the real world as well as in the movie. ☊ world ☊
You look as if you haven't got a care in the world! ☊ in the world ☊
He's always worrying about his weight. ☊ worry ☊
The weather got worse during the day. ☊ worse ☊
worse than doing sth: There's nothing worse than going out in the cold with wet hair. ☊ worse ☊
The crisis was getting worse and worse. ☊ worse ☊
She'd look better with shorter hair. ☊ would ☊
If I had seen the advertisement in time I would have applied for the job. ☊ would ☊
I wish you'd be quiet for a minute. ☊ would ☊
Would you mind leaving us alone for a few minutes? ☊ would ☊
He had been wounded in the arm. ☊ wound ☊
seriously wounded ☊ wounded ☊
wrap A (up) in B: Wrap the meat in foil before you cook it. ☊ wrap ☊
He tossed her a towel. 'Wrap yourself in that.' ☊ wrap ☊
The painting was still in its wrappings. ☊ 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 ☊
wrong (sth) (for sth): He's the wrong person for the job. ☊ wrong ☊
The children were playing in the yard at the front of the school. ☊ yard ☊
We couldn't help yawning during the speech. ☊ yawn ☊
in the year 1865 ☊ year ☊
in the first year of their marriage ☊ year ☊
the pre-war/war/post-war years (= the period before/during/after the war) ☊ year ☊
I have happy memories of my years in Poland (= the time I spent there). ☊ year ☊
She looks young for her years. ☊ year ☊
They haven't seen each other for years. ☊ year ☊
That's the best movie I've seen in years. ☊ year ☊
Where did I put the keys? Oh, yes—in my pocket! ☊ yes ☊
I am the youngest of four sisters. ☊ young ☊
In his younger days he played rugby for Wales. ☊ young ☊
In Japan you are taught great respect for your elders. ☊ your ☊
Sincerely Yours ☊ yours ☊
Yours Truly ☊ yours ☊
You yourself are one of the chief offenders. ☊ yourself ☊
postal charges to countries in zone 2 ☊ zone ☊