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sự thích nghi điều tiết 
accommodation 
My father does not buy this bottle of wine in Sweden. ☊ 
Bố tôi không mua chai rượu nàyở Thuỵ Điển. ☊ Countries 2 M y cat is sleeping. That makes me smile. ☊ Con mèo của tôi đang ngủ. Điều đó làm tôi cười. ☊ Relative Clauses Sweden has a good welfare. ☊ Thuỵ Điển có phúc lợi tốt. ☊ Politics like: Đi → →
gehen ☊ đi ☊ 
去 ☊ qù entscheiden ☊ quyết định ☊ 决定 ☊ juédìng besichtigen ☊ Đi thăm, đi xem ☊ 参观 ☊ cānguān geradeaus ☊ đi thắng ☊ 笔直的 ☊ bǐzhí de geradeaus ☊ đi thắng ☊ 笔直的 ☊ bǐzhí de ausgehen ☊ đi ra ngoài ☊ 外出 ☊ wàichū geradeaus ☊ đi thắng ☊ 笔直的 ☊ bǐzhī de geradeaus ☊ đi thắng ☊ 笔直的 ☊ bǐzhī de trampen ☊ đi nhờ xe ☊ 搭车旅行 ☊ dāchē lǚxíng gebraten ☊ của (phân từ), rán (bất định cách) (miền bắc việt nam), chiên (miền nam việt nam) ☊ 煎 ☊ jiān gegrillt ☊ của (phân từ), nướng bằng than (bất định cách) ☊ 烧烤的 ☊ shāokǎo de gekocht ☊ của (phân từ), nấu (bất định cách) ☊ 煮熟的 ☊ zhǔshú de gebacken ☊ của (phân từ), nướng (bất định cách) ☊ 烤 ☊ kǎo de telefonieren ☊ gọi điện thoại ☊ 打电话 ☊ dǎdiànhuà jemanden anrufen ☊ gọi điện cho người nào đó ☊ 给某人打电话 ☊ gěi mǒurén dǎdiànhuà fahren ☊ đi xe ☊ 开车 ☊ kāichē zurückfahren ☊ đi quay lại ☊ 驶回 ☊ shǐhuí wegwerfen ☊ vứt đi ☊ 扔掉 ☊ rēngdiào nach Hause telefonieren ☊ gọi điện về nhà ☊ 给家里打电话 ☊ gěi jiālǐ dǎdiànhuà einfügen ☊ điền vào ☊ 补入 ☊ bǔrù vorbeifahren an ☊ đi qua ☊ 驶过 ☊ shǐguò sich verloben ☊ đính hôn ☊ 订婚 ☊ dìnghūn jemanden mitnehmen ☊ cho ai đó đi cùng ☊ 带某人一起 ☊ dài mǒurén yìqǐ mit dem Bus fahren ☊ đi bằng xe buýt ☊ 坐公共汽车 ☊ zuò gōnggòng qìchē spazierengehen ☊ đi dạo ☊ 散步 ☊ sànbù besichtigen ☊ Đi thăm, đi xem ☊ 参观 ☊ cān guān ausfüllen ☊ Điền ☊ 填 ☊ tián klimatisiert ☊ Đã được điều hòa nhiệt độ ☊ 安空调的 ☊ ān kōng tiáo de zwei Punkte verbinden ☊ kết nối hai điểm ☊ 连接两个点 ☊ lián jiē liǎng gè diǎn überqueren ☊ Đi qua ☊ 横穿 ☊ héng chuān verkleinern ☊ làm nhỏ đi ☊ 缩小 ☊ suō xiǎo übertreiben ☊ cường điệu, phóng đại ☊ 夸张 ☊ kuā zhāng geographisch ☊ địa lý ☊ 地理上的 ☊ dì lǐ shàng de mangelhaft ☊ thiếu sót, nhược điểm ☊ 有缺陷的 ☊ yǒu quē xiàn de etwas einstecken ☊ trộm đi cái gì ☊ 带走某物 ☊ dài zǒu mǒu wù hinken ☊ Đi khập khiễng ☊ 跛行 ☊ bǒ xíng taub ☊ Điếc ☊ 聋的 ☊ lóng de bestimmt ☊ nhất định, chắc chắn ☊ 一定 ☊ yí dìng verhandeln über ☊ Điều đình, thỏa thuận ☊ 协商关于 ... ☊ xié shāng guān yú ..... feindlich ☊ thù địch ☊ 敌对的 ☊ dí duì de verbannen ☊ Đi đày ☊ 驱逐 ☊ qū zhú enthaltsam ☊ có chừng mức, Điều độ ☊ 有节制的 ☊ yǒu jié zhì de wegbringen ☊ dời đi, dọn ☊ 带走 ☊ dài zǒu veranlassen ☊ ra lệnh, điều hành ☊ 促使 ☊ cù shǐ widersprechen ☊ bất đồng quan điểm, không đồng ý ☊ 与 ...发生矛盾 ☊ yǔ ..... fā shēng máo dùn feststellen ☊ khẳng định ☊ 确定 ☊ què dìng streiken ☊ Đình công ☊ 罢工 ☊ bà gōng würdevoll ☊ xứng đáng, nhiều ưu điểm ☊ 庄严的 ☊ zhuāng yán de über etwas staunen ☊ ngạc nhiên về điều gì đó ☊ 为某事而惊讶， 惊讶于某事 ☊ wèi mǒushì ér jīngyà, jīngyà yú mǒushì auf etwas anspielen ☊ ám chỉ, bóng gió về một điều gì ☊ 影射某事 ☊ yǐngshè mǒushì etwas andeuten ☊ ám chỉ, gợi ý điều gì đó ☊ 暗示某事 ☊ ànshì mǒushì etwas erwähnen ☊ nói đến, đề cập đến điều gì đó ☊ 提及某事， 提到某事 ☊ tíjí mǒushì, tídào mǒushì etwas widerlegen ☊ phủ nhận, bác bỏ điều gì đó ☊ 反驳某事， 驳斥某事 ☊ fǎnbó mǒushì, bóchì mǒushì etwas laut aussprechen ☊ nói to điều gì đó ☊ 大声表达某事 ☊ dàshēng biǎodá mǒushì etwas missverstehen ☊ hiểu lầm, hiểu sai điều gì đó ☊ 误会某事， 误解某事 ☊ wùhuì mǒushì, wùjiě mǒushì sich für etwas schämen ☊ tự xấu hổ vì điều gì đó ☊ 为某事羞愧， 为某事害臊 ☊ wèi mǒushì xīukuì, wèi mǒushì hàisào etwas wörtlich nehmen ☊ hiểu một điều gì đó theo đúng nghĩa đen ☊ 从字面上理解某事 ☊ cóng zìmiàn shàng lǐjiě mǒushì etwas entziffern ☊ giải mã điều gì đó ☊ 辨认出某物， 解读某事 ☊ biànrèn chū mǒuwù, jiědú mǒushì mit etwas prahlen ☊ khoe khoang, khoác lác về một điều gì đó ☊ 标榜某事 ☊ biāobǎng mǒushì jemanden nach seiner Telefonnummer fragen ☊ xin số điện thoại của ai đó ☊ 向某人要电话号码 ☊ xiàng mǒurén yào diànhuà hàomǎ cool ☊ sành điệu ☊ 酷 ☊ kù etwas widerstrebt jemandem ☊ điều gì đó không hợp với ai đó, điều gì đó trái với tính cách của ai đó ☊ 某事与某人相抵触 ☊ mǒushì yǔ mǒurén xiāng dǐchù sich gegen etwas sträuben ☊ chống lại, cưỡng lại điều gì đó ☊ 反对某事 ☊ fǎnduì mǒushì sich etwas einprägen ☊ ghi nhớ, ấn tượng điều gì đó ☊ 牢记某事 ☊ láojì mǒushì etwas vermissen ☊ bỏ lỡ điều gì đó ☊ 遗失某物 ☊ yíshī mǒuwù einsenden ☊ gửi đi ☊ 投寄 ☊ tóujì entsenden ☊ gửi đi, phái đi ☊ 派出 ☊ pàichū zuweisen ☊ phân phối, chỉ định ☊ 分派, 分配 ☊ fēnpài, fēnpèi vorausgesetzt, dass ☊ với điều kiện là... ☊ 先决条件是 ☊ xiānjué tiáojiàn shì unter der Bedingung, dass ☊ với điều kiện là... ☊ 条件是 ☊ tiáojiàn shì etwas erreichen ☊ đạt được điều gì đó ☊ 达成某事 ☊ dáchéng mǒushì nach etwas streben ☊ theo đuổi mục đích nào đó ☊ 追求某事 ☊ zhuīqiú mǒushì bezwecken ☊ có ý định ☊ 以 ... 为目的 ☊ yǐ ... wéi mùdí verwalten ☊ quản lý, điều hành ☊ 掌管 ☊ zhǎngguǎn jemanden suspendieren ☊ đình chỉ ai đó ☊ 免去某人的职务 ☊ miǎnqù mǒurén de zhíwù kommunal ☊ địa phương ☊ 地方的 ☊ dìfāng de stabilisieren ☊ làm vững, làm ổn định ☊ 使 ... 坚固 ☊ shǐ ... jiāngù undefiniert ☊ không được định nghĩa, không được xác định ☊ 未定义的 ☊ wèi dìngyì de verdünnen ☊ làm mỏng đi, làm loãng ☊ 稀释 ☊ xīshì etwas verschweigen ☊ che giấu điều gì đó ☊ 隐瞒某事 ☊ yǐnmán mǒushì untersuchen ☊ điều tra ☊ 调查 ☊ diàochá etwas enthüllen ☊ tiết lộ điều gì đó ☊ 揭露某事 ☊ jiēlù mǒushì etwas herausfinden ☊ tìm ra điều gì đó ☊ 查明某事 ☊ chámíng mǒushì hinbringen ☊ mang đến, chuyển đi ☊ 把 ... 带到 ☊ bǎ ... dàidào hindurchgehen ☊ đi qua ☊ 穿过 ☊ chuānguò klassische Musik ☊ nhạc cổ điển ☊ 古典音乐 ☊ gǔdiǎn yīnyuè auf Zehenspitzen schleichen ☊ đi rón rén bằng đầu ngón chân ☊ 蹑手蹑脚 ☊ nièshǒu-nièjiǎo jemandem etwas verheimlichen ☊ giấu diếm ai điều gì đó ☊ 隐瞒某人某事 ☊ yǐnmán mǒurén mǒushì humpeln ☊ đi tập tễnh ☊ 一瘸一拐 ☊ yīqué-yīguǎi über etwas jammern ☊ than vãn về điều gì đó ☊ 因为某事而叫苦 ☊ yīnwèi mǒushì ér jiàokǔ sich schminken ☊ trang điểm ☊ 化妆 ☊ huàzhuāng jemanden mit etwas konfrontieren ☊ bắt ai đối mặt với điều gì đó ☊ 迫使某人面对某事 ☊ pòshǐ mǒurén miànduì mǒushì etwas bereuen ☊ hối hận về điều gì đó ☊ 后悔某事 ☊ hòuhuǐ mǒushì unbesiegbar ☊ không thể thắng nổi, vô địch ☊ 无敌的 ☊ wúdí de Hau ab! ☊ hãy đi nơi khác, biến! ☊ 滚！ ☊ Gǔn! scheißen ☊ đi ngoài, đại tiện ☊ 大便, 拉屎 ☊ dàbiàn, lāshǐ pinkeln ☊ đi tiểu, tiểu tiện ☊ 小便, 撒尿 ☊ xiǎobiàn, sāniào eine Familie gründen ☊ lập gia đình ☊ 建立一个家庭 ☊ jiànlì yī gè jiātíng besiedeln ☊ định cư ☊ 定居在 ☊ dìngjū zài Schweden ☊ Thụy điển ☊ 瑞典 ☊ Ruìdiǎn eingeboren ☊ bản xứ, bản địa, thổ dân ☊ 当地的 ☊ dāngdì de spionieren ☊ làm gián điệp, do thám, dò xét ☊ 从事间谍活动 ☊ cóngshì jiàndié huódòng gehen ☊ đi ☊ ☊ entscheiden ☊ quyết định ☊ ☊ der Teller ☊ đĩa (miền bắc việt nam), dĩa (miền nam việt nam) ☊ ☊ der Ausflug ☊ cuộc đi chơi, chuyến dã ngoại ☊ ☊ geradeaus ☊ đi thắng ☊ ☊ der Hauptgang ☊ cống chính, lối đi chính ☊ ☊ die Klimaanlage ☊ máy điều hòa nhiệt độ ☊ ☊ ausgehen ☊ đi ra ngoài ☊ ☊ geradeaus ☊ đi thắng ☊ ☊ die U-Bahn ☊ tàu điện ngầm ☊ ☊ trampen ☊ đi nhờ xe ☊ ☊ der Platz am Gang ☊ chỗ gần lối đi ☊ ☊ die Zigarette ☊ điếu thuốc ☊ ☊ gebraten ☊ của (phân từ), rán (bất định cách) (miền bắc việt nam), chiên (miền nam việt nam) ☊ ☊ gegrillt ☊ của (phân từ), nướng bằng than (bất định cách) ☊ ☊ gekocht ☊ của (phân từ), nấu (bất định cách) ☊ ☊ gebacken ☊ của (phân từ), nướng (bất định cách) ☊ ☊ die Schallplatte ☊ đĩa hát ☊ ☊ die Kompaktdisk ☊ đĩa CD ☊ ☊ das Musikgeschäft ☊ cửa hàng băng đĩa nhạc ☊ ☊ die Adresse ☊ địa chỉ ☊ ☊ telefonieren ☊ gọi điện thoại ☊ ☊ das Telefon ☊ điện thoại ☊ ☊ jemanden anrufen ☊ gọi điện cho người nào đó ☊ ☊ die Telefonnummer ☊ số điện thoại ☊ ☊ das Adressbuch ☊ quyến số địa chỉ ☊ ☊ fahren ☊ đi xe ☊ ☊ zurückfahren ☊ đi quay lại ☊ ☊ wegwerfen ☊ vứt đi ☊ ☊ nach Hause telefonieren ☊ gọi điện về nhà ☊ ☊ das Handy ☊ điện thoại di động ☊ ☊ die Telefonzelle ☊ trạm điện thoại ☊ ☊ die Telefonkarte ☊ thẻ điện thoại ☊ ☊ das Postamt ☊ bưu điện ☊ ☊ einfügen ☊ điền vào ☊ ☊ vorbeifahren an ☊ đi qua ☊ ☊ die Höhepunkte ☊ điếm nóng ☊ ☊ die Melodie ☊ giai điệu ☊ ☊ sich verloben ☊ đính hôn ☊ ☊ jemanden mitnehmen ☊ cho ai đó đi cùng ☊ ☊ mit dem Bus fahren ☊ đi bằng xe buýt ☊ ☊ spazierengehen ☊ đi dạo ☊ ☊ besichtigen ☊ Đi thăm, đi xem ☊ ☊ die Adresse ☊ Địa chỉ ☊ ☊ ausfüllen ☊ Điền ☊ ☊ klimatisiert ☊ Đã được điều hòa nhiệt độ ☊ ☊ der Nagel ☊ cây đinh ☊ ☊ zwei Punkte verbinden ☊ kết nối hai điểm ☊ ☊ die Fernbedienung ☊ Điều khiển từ xa ☊ ☊ die Absicht ☊ ý định, mục tiêu ☊ ☊ der Berggipfel ☊ Đỉnh núi ☊ ☊ der Entschluss ☊ quyết định ☊ ☊ die Ruine ☊ Điểm tàn tích ☊ ☊ die Touristeninformation ☊ Điểm thông tin du lịch ☊ ☊ das Ausflugsziel ☊ Điểm dã ngoại ☊ ☊ das Gelände ☊ Địa hạt, vùng, miền ☊ ☊ der Fußgänger ☊ người đi bộ ☊ ☊ überqueren ☊ Đi qua ☊ ☊ verkleinern ☊ làm nhỏ đi ☊ ☊ der Notruf ☊ Điện thoại cấp cứu ☊ ☊ übertreiben ☊ cường điệu, phóng đại ☊ ☊ geographisch ☊ địa lý ☊ ☊ mangelhaft ☊ thiếu sót, nhược điểm ☊ ☊ das R-Gespräch ☊ Điện thoại chuyển giao ☊ ☊ das Mobilfunknetz ☊ mạng điện thoại ☊ ☊ der Zweck ☊ mục đích ☊ ☊ die Meinung ☊ quan niệm, quan điểm ☊ ☊ die Meinungsverschiedenheit ☊ sự khác biệt về quan điểm ☊ ☊ die Bedingung ☊ Điều kiện ☊ ☊ die Therapie ☊ Điều trị ☊ ☊ etwas einstecken ☊ trộm đi cái gì ☊ ☊ die Nelke ☊ hoa đinh hương ☊ ☊ der Taube ☊ người điếc ☊ ☊ hinken ☊ Đi khập khiễng ☊ ☊ taub ☊ Điếc ☊ ☊ die Radarkontrolle ☊ máy định vị ☊ ☊ die Vorfahrt ☊ quyền ưu tiên đi trước ☊ ☊ bestimmt ☊ nhất định, chắc chắn ☊ ☊ die Straßenbahn ☊ xe điện ☊ ☊ die Region ☊ Địa phương ☊ ☊ die Allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen (AGB) ☊ Điều kiện mua bán tổng quát ☊ ☊ verhandeln über ☊ Điều đình, thỏa thuận ☊ ☊ die Definition ☊ Định nghĩa ☊ ☊ der Feind ☊ kẻ địch ☊ ☊ der Rivale ☊ Địch thủ ☊ ☊ feindlich ☊ thù địch ☊ ☊ verbannen ☊ Đi đày ☊ ☊ enthaltsam ☊ có chừng mức, Điều độ ☊ ☊ der Punkt ☊ Điểm, chấm, Địa điểm ☊ ☊ das Wörterbuch ☊ từ điển ☊ ☊ wegbringen ☊ dời đi, dọn ☊ ☊ veranlassen ☊ ra lệnh, điều hành ☊ ☊ widersprechen ☊ bất đồng quan điểm, không đồng ý ☊ ☊ feststellen ☊ khẳng định ☊ ☊ streiken ☊ Đình công ☊ ☊ würdevoll ☊ xứng đáng, nhiều ưu điểm ☊ ☊ über etwas staunen ☊ ngạc nhiên về điều gì đó ☊ ☊ auf etwas anspielen ☊ ám chỉ, bóng gió về một điều gì ☊ ☊ etwas andeuten ☊ ám chỉ, gợi ý điều gì đó ☊ ☊ etwas erwähnen ☊ nói đến, đề cập đến điều gì đó ☊ ☊ etwas widerlegen ☊ phủ nhận, bác bỏ điều gì đó ☊ ☊ etwas laut aussprechen ☊ nói to điều gì đó ☊ ☊ etwas missverstehen ☊ hiểu lầm, hiểu sai điều gì đó ☊ ☊ sich für etwas schämen ☊ tự xấu hổ vì điều gì đó ☊ ☊ etwas wörtlich nehmen ☊ hiểu một điều gì đó theo đúng nghĩa đen ☊ ☊ etwas entziffern ☊ giải mã điều gì đó ☊ ☊ der Dialekt ☊ tiếng địa phương ☊ ☊ mit etwas prahlen ☊ khoe khoang, khoác lác về một điều gì đó ☊ ☊ jemanden nach seiner Telefonnummer fragen ☊ xin số điện thoại của ai đó ☊ ☊ cool ☊ sành điệu ☊ ☊ etwas widerstrebt jemandem ☊ điều gì đó không hợp với ai đó, điều gì đó trái với tính cách của ai đó ☊ ☊ sich gegen etwas sträuben ☊ chống lại, cưỡng lại điều gì đó ☊ ☊ sich etwas einprägen ☊ ghi nhớ, ấn tượng điều gì đó ☊ ☊ etwas vermissen ☊ bỏ lỡ điều gì đó ☊ ☊ der leitende Angestellte ☊ người điều hành ☊ ☊ der Beschluss ☊ quyết định, phán quyết ☊ ☊ der Freimaurer ☊ thành viên hội tam điểm ☊ ☊ die Post ☊ bưu điện ☊ ☊ die Postleitzahl ☊ số bưu điện ☊ ☊ einsenden ☊ gửi đi ☊ ☊ entsenden ☊ gửi đi, phái đi ☊ ☊ der Versand ☊ sự chuyển đi, sự gửi đi ☊ ☊ zuweisen ☊ phân phối, chỉ định ☊ ☊ vorausgesetzt, dass ☊ với điều kiện là... ☊ ☊ unter der Bedingung, dass ☊ với điều kiện là... ☊ ☊ der Vorgänger ☊ người đi trước, bậc tiền bối ☊ ☊ etwas erreichen ☊ đạt được điều gì đó ☊ ☊ nach etwas streben ☊ theo đuổi mục đích nào đó ☊ ☊ bezwecken ☊ có ý định ☊ ☊ verwalten ☊ quản lý, điều hành ☊ ☊ die Verwaltung ☊ sự quản lý, sự điều hành ☊ ☊ jemanden suspendieren ☊ đình chỉ ai đó ☊ ☊ kommunal ☊ địa phương ☊ ☊ der Stromausfall ☊ sự mất điện ☊ ☊ stabilisieren ☊ làm vững, làm ổn định ☊ ☊ das Betriebssystem ☊ hệ điều hành ☊ ☊ der Treiber ☊ chương trình điều khiển ☊ ☊ der Anhang einer E-Mail ☊ dữ liệu đính kèm thư điện tử ☊ ☊ undefiniert ☊ không được định nghĩa, không được xác định ☊ ☊ der Schraubenzieher ☊ cái vặn vít, cái vặn đinh ốc ☊ ☊ verdünnen ☊ làm mỏng đi, làm loãng ☊ ☊ die Kreissäge ☊ đĩa cưa tròn ☊ ☊ der Kork ☊ cây dẻ bất, điển điển ☊ ☊ der Spion ☊ gián điệp ☊ ☊ etwas verschweigen ☊ che giấu điều gì đó ☊ ☊ untersuchen ☊ điều tra ☊ ☊ etwas enthüllen ☊ tiết lộ điều gì đó ☊ ☊ etwas herausfinden ☊ tìm ra điều gì đó ☊ ☊ die Kolonien (Plural) ☊ thuộc địa ☊ ☊ die Steckdose ☊ ổ cắm điện ☊ ☊ der Hausschuh ☊ dép đi trong nhà ☊ ☊ die Untertasse ☊ đĩa nhỏ (để đựng cốc, tách) ☊ ☊ die Kochplatte ☊ bếp điện, bếp ga, bếp nấu ăn ☊ ☊ die Gewürznelke ☊ đinh hương ☊ ☊ die Cashewnuss ☊ hạt điều ☊ ☊ das Navigationsgerät ☊ máy định vị ☊ ☊ die Erdkugel ☊ trái đất, quả địa cầu ☊ ☊ hinbringen ☊ mang đến, chuyển đi ☊ ☊ der (Vogel) Strauß ☊ đà điểu ☊ ☊ der Blutegel ☊ con đỉa ☊ ☊ die Plantage ☊ đồn điền, vườn ươm ☊ ☊ der Strafraum ☊ vòng cấm địa ☊ ☊ die Meisterschaft ☊ giải vô địch ☊ ☊ der Gewinner ☊ nhà vô địch, người chiến thắng ☊ ☊ das Ass ☊ cú phát bóng ăn điểm trực tiếp ☊ ☊ der Anrufer ☊ người gọi điện ☊ ☊ der Filmstar ☊ ngôi sao điện ảnh ☊ ☊ der Ventilator ☊ quạt điện ☊ ☊ hindurchgehen ☊ đi qua ☊ ☊ klassische Musik ☊ nhạc cổ điển ☊ ☊ der Refrain ☊ điệp khúc ☊ ☊ auf Zehenspitzen schleichen ☊ đi rón rén bằng đầu ngón chân ☊ ☊ jemandem etwas verheimlichen ☊ giấu diếm ai điều gì đó ☊ ☊ das Wunder ☊ điều thần kỳ ☊ ☊ humpeln ☊ đi tập tễnh ☊ ☊ über etwas jammern ☊ than vãn về điều gì đó ☊ ☊ sich schminken ☊ trang điểm ☊ ☊ jemanden mit etwas konfrontieren ☊ bắt ai đối mặt với điều gì đó ☊ ☊ etwas bereuen ☊ hối hận về điều gì đó ☊ ☊ unbesiegbar ☊ không thể thắng nổi, vô địch ☊ ☊ die Lage veschlechtert sich ☊ tình hình xấu đi ☊ ☊ Hau ab! ☊ hãy đi nơi khác, biến! ☊ ☊ scheißen ☊ đi ngoài, đại tiện ☊ ☊ pinkeln ☊ đi tiểu, tiểu tiện ☊ ☊ der Blödsinn ☊ điều vớ vẩn ☊ ☊ der Schwachsinn ☊ điều ngớ ngẩn ☊ ☊ die Hure ☊ gái điếm, gái làm tiền ☊ ☊ eine Familie gründen ☊ lập gia đình ☊ ☊ der Bezugspunkt ☊ điểm mốc ☊ ☊ der Streit in der Familie ☊ vụ cãi vã trong gia đình ☊ ☊ die Brücke überqueren ☊ đi qua cầu ☊ ☊ besiedeln ☊ định cư ☊ ☊ die Hölle ☊ địa ngục ☊ ☊ Schweden ☊ Thụy điển ☊ ☊ das Mittelmeer ☊ biển địa trung hải ☊ ☊ eingeboren ☊ bản xứ, bản địa, thổ dân ☊ ☊ der Waffenstillstand ☊ sự ngừng bắn, sự đình chiến ☊ ☊ spionieren ☊ làm gián điệp, do thám, dò xét ☊ ☊ Willkommen am Strand. Bist du hier im Urlaub? ☊ Chào mừng anh đến bãi biến. Anh đi nghỉ ở đây à? ☊ (Lektion 1, Nr. 5) Ich bin auch hier im Urlaub. ☊ Em cũng đi nghỉ ở đây. ☊ (Lektion 1, Nr. 8) Er schwimmt und dann spielt er mit einem Kind Ball. ☊ Anh ấy đi bơi và sau đó chơi bóng với một đứa trẻ. ☊ (Lektion 2, Nr. 12) Eine Frau kommt zu ihm herüber. Sie fragt: ☊ Một phụ nữ đi tới chỗ anh ấy. Cô ấy hỏi: ☊ (Lektion 2, Nr. 13) Tri geht zum Ausgang und verlässt den Flughafen. ☊ Tri đi ra và rời khỏi sân bay. ☊ (Lektion 3, Nr. 27) Tri möchte mit dem Taxi in die Stadt fahren. ☊ Tri muốn đi Taxi vào thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 4, Nr. 29) Es ist viel preiswerter, mit dem Zug zu fahren. ☊ Đi bằng tàu thì rẻ hơn nhiều. ☊ (Lektion 4, Nr. 32) Wegen des Einkaufens wird Tri hungrig, durstig und müde. ☊ Vì đi mua sắm nên Tri cảm thấy đói, khát và mệt. ☊ (Lektion 6, Nr. 51) Er entscheidet sich, ein wenig auszuruhen. ☊ Anh ấy quyết định nghỉ một lúc. ☊ (Lektion 6, Nr. 52) Tri macht einen Spaziergang durch das Stadtzentrum. ☊ Tri đi dạo qua trung tâm thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 102) Gehen Sie hier lang und folgen Sie der Hauptstraße, dann an der ersten Kreuzung rechts und dann gehen Sie geradeaus. ☊ Anh cứ đi theo con đường này, đến ngã tư đầu tiên thì rẽ phải và sau đó anh cứ đi thắng. ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 110) Trang ist sehr hungrig. Sie entscheidet sich, ein Menü zu bestellen. ☊ Trang rất đói. Cô ấy quyết định gọi một suất ăn. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 115) Lass uns zum Salatbuffet gehen, ich bin sehr hungrig und ich liebe den griechischen Salat. ☊ Chúng ta đi ăn búp phê salat đi. Anh đói và anh thích món salat Hy Lạp. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 117) Warte, ich hole dir eine Serviette. ☊ Chờ chút, anh đi lấy tờ khăn giấy. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 123) Er entscheidet sich, zu Hause einen Artikel über sein Sportzentrum zu schreiben. ☊ Anh ấy quyết định sẽ ở nhà đế viết một bài báo về trung tâm thể thao của mình. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 127) Ein Ort für Sie und alle Ihre Freunde. ☊ Một địa chỉ dành cho bạn và cho cả bạn của bạn. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 132) Er muss viel zu Essen kaufen, um wieder seinen Kühlschrank zu füllen. ☊ Anh ấy phải đi mua nhiều đồ ăn, để làm đầy tủ lạnh. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 139) Dieser Abend ist für beide so nett gewesen, dass sie sich entscheiden, dieses Treffen jede Woche zu wiederholen. ☊ Buối tối hôm nay thật tuyệt vời đến nỗi họ quyết định gặp nhau hàng tuần. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 161) Aber dieses Mal zwang Trang ihn, mit ihr mitzukommen, wenigstens für einen Tag. ☊ Nhưng lần này Trang buộc anh phải đi cùng cô, ít nhất một ngày. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 181) Ich könnte etwas Nützliches besuchen. ☊ Anh muốn đi đến những nơi cần thiết. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 189) Entschuldige, aber ich bevorzuge eine Besichtigungstour. ☊ Xin lỗi, nhưng em thích đi tham quan hơn. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 192) Nachdem ich diesen Brief abgeschickt habe, werde ich ein Flugticket kaufen, damit ich dich besuchen kann. ☊ Sau bức thư này, em sẽ mua vé máy bay đế đi thăm anh. ☊ (Lektion 18, Nr. 203) Von dort muss er nur geradeaus über die Autobahn zum Flughafen fahren. ☊ Từ đó anh ấy chỉ việc đi thắng theo xa lộ để đến sân bay. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 213) Welche Straße möchten Sie nehmen? ☊ Anh muốn đi đường nào? ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 219) Nachdem er eine Parklücke gefunden hat, geht Tri zur Abflughalle. ☊ Sau khi tìm thấy chỗ đậu xe thì Tri đi vào phòng chờ. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 228) Das wäre trampen. ☊ Thì đi nhờ xe. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 233) Ja, aber ich denke, dass ich das Flugzeug nehme. ☊ Vâng, nhưng tôi nghĩ, tôi muốn đi máy bay. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 234) Möchten Sie einen Gangsitz oder eine Fenstersitz? ☊ Anh muốn ghế gần đường đi hay gần cửa số? ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 237) Einkaufen ☊ Đi mua sắm ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 246) Er ist wegen des kalten Wetters ein wenig niedergeschlagen. Er ruft Trang an. ☊ Anh ấy ngã gục do trời lạnh. Anh ấy gọi điện cho Trang. ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 248) Es sieht aus, als wolltest du zu einer Hochzeit gehen. ☊ Cứ như là em đi đám cưới vậy. ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 256) 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) Ich kann die Sandalen nicht mehr tragen, es ist zu kalt. ☊ Em không thế đi xăng-đan nữa,vì trời lạnh quá. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 267) Lass uns bitte das Geschäft wechseln. ☊ Chúng ta sang cửa hàng khác đi. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 271) Sie entscheiden sich, zu Abend zu essen. ☊ Họ quyết định đi ăn tối. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 276) Tri ist so aufgeregt, seinen Bruder in Berlin zu besuchen. ☊ Tri hồi hộp đi thăm anh trai mình ở Berlin. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 292) Er musste einige englische Bücher im Buchladen und einige CDs im Musikladen kaufen. ☊ Anh ấy đã mua vài quyến sách tiếng Anh ở tiệm sách và vài đĩa CD ở tiệm băng đĩa nhạc. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 296) Er ruft Trang an: ☊ Anh ấy gọi điện cho Trang. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 298) Trang ruft nochmal an. ☊ Trang gọi điện một lần nữa. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 313) Sie wollte ihn mir immer geben, aber sie ist zu ängstlich, ihn zu senden. ☊ Bà đã luôn muốn cho em, nhưng bà sợ gửi nó đi. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 320) Ja, sicher. Das kann ich tun. Gib mir einfach die Adresse des Geschäfts. ☊ Tất nhiên là được. Việc đó anh làm được. Em đưa cho anh địa chỉ cửa hàng đi. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 323) Tri lief durch die ganze Stadt, bevor er die Adresse des Juweliers fand. ☊ Tri dạo quanh toàn bộ thành phố, trước khi anh ấy tìm thấy địa chỉ cửa tiệm kim hoàn. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 326) Trang sagte mir das bereits. Ich werde auf den Ring aufpassen. ☊ Trang đã nói điều này với cháu. Cháu sẽ giữ kỹ nó. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 334) Tri ging zum Busbahnhof. ☊ Tri đi đến trạm xe buýt. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 339) Er war von der langen Reise sehr müde. ☊ Anh ấy mệt do chuyến đi kéo dài. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 341) Er musste Trang anrufen und ihr erklären, was passiert ist. ☊ Anh ấy gọi điện cho Trang và giải thích chuyện gì đã xảy ra. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 348) Er schaute in seinem Adressbuch nach, um ihre Telefonnummer zu finden. ☊ Anh kiếm số điện thoại của Trang trong sổ địa chỉ. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 349) Tri ging zur nächsten Straße und entschied sich, zur Wohnung seines Bruders zu trampen. ☊ Tri đi đến con đường kế tiếp và quyết định đi nhờ xe đến nhà anh trai. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 358) Der Artikel war in der lokalen Zeitung und viele Leute waren am Sportzentrum interessiert. ☊ Bài báo đã được đăng trên tờ báo địa phương và nhiều người chú ý đến trung tâm thế thao. ☊ (Lektion 29, Nr. 383) Tri entscheidet sich, ein Praktikum im Sportzentrum zu machen. ☊ Tri quyết định thực tập tại trung tâm thế thao. ☊ (Lektion 29, Nr. 385) An diesem Abend möchten Tri und Trang zu einer Geburtstagsfeier gehen. ☊ Tối nay Trí và Trang đi dự tiệc sinh nhật. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 394) Sie versucht ihn anzurufen, um ihm zu sagen, dass er es mitbringen soll. ☊ Cô ấy cố gọi điện cho anh ấy đế nói anh ấy nhớ mang nó theo. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 397) Jedesmal wenn ich mein Mobiltelefon benutzen möchte, ist die Karte leer! ☊ Cứ mỗi lần cô ấy muốn dùng điện thoại di động là thẻ hết tiền. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 399) Sie schaut sich nach einer Telefonzelle um, aber es ist keine hier. ☊ Cô ấy nhìn quanh tìm một máy trạm điện thoại, nhưng ở đây không có cái nào. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 400) Entschuldigen Sie, ich suche die nächste Telefonzelle. ☊ Xin lỗi, tôi muốn tìm một trạm điện thoại ở gần đây. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 402) Gehen Sie einfach zum Postamt! ☊ Đơn giản chị đi đến bưu điện. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 404) Trang geht zum Postamt, um die Telefonzelle zu benutzen. ☊ Trang đến bưu điện đế gọi điện thoại. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 406) Sie steckt ihre Telefonkarte hinein und hebt den Hörer ab, aber das Telefon funktioniert nicht. ☊ Cô ấy nhét thẻ điện thoại vào và nhấc ống nghe lên, nhưng điện thoại không hoạt động. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 407) Sie versucht eine andere Telefonzelle, aber jetzt kann sie nur auf den Anrufbeantworter sprechen. ☊ Cô ấy thử sang phòng điện thoại khác, nhưng bây giờ cô ấy chỉ có thế nói vào máy trả lời tự động thôi. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 409) Nach diesem Anruf geht sie langsam zum Restaurant. ☊ Sau khi gọi điện thoại Trang từ từ đi đến nhà hàng. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 412) Tri und Trang liefen zur Geburtstagsparty. ☊ Tri và Trang đang đi dự bữa tiệc sinh nhật. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 419) Er entscheidet sich, Trang in der Apotheke zu besuchen, um sich zu informieren. ☊ Anh ấy quyết định đến thăm Trang ở hiệu thưốc đế hỏi thông tin. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 437) Ich würde dich zum Doktor schicken! ☊ Em sẽ đưa anh đi khám bác sĩ. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 449) Wenn du diesbezüglich interessiert bist, solltest du ein Praktikum im Krankenhaus machen. ☊ Nếu anh quan tâm đến những điều này, thì anh nên thực tập ở bệnh viện. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 455) Ich habe eine Idee, wir könnten ins Kino gehen. ☊ Anh có ý này, chúng mình đi xem phim đi. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 458) Ich habe eine bessere Idee: Wir könnten ins Theater gehen. ☊ Em có ý này hay hơn: chúng ta đi xem hát đi. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 477) Das ist eine sehr gute Idee. Ich gehe sowieso lieber ins Theater. ☊ í hay đó. Dù sao anh vẫn thích đi nhà hát hơn. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 478) Die Eltern von Trangs Nachbarskindern sind jeden Samstag weg. ☊ Bố mẹ những đứa trẻ hàng xóm của Trang cứ thứ bảy là đi vắng. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 480) 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) Wenn du sie über das Internet bestellst, bekommst du sie dann per Post? ☊ Nếu em đặt trên mạng thì em sẽ nhận hàng qua đường bưu điện. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 504) Oder musst du sie dann irgendwo abholen? ☊ Hay là em phải đi nhận ở đâu đó. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 505) Nein, ich weiß, in welcher Farbe ich sie möchte! Rate! ☊ Thôi, em biết em thích màu nào rồi. Anh đoán đi. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 511) Jetzt muss ich nur das Online-Formular ausfüllen und dann erhalte ich die Skier meiner Träume. ☊ Em chỉ phải điền vào mẫu đơn trên mạng và nhận bộ ván trượt tuyết mơ ước của em. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 515) Trang erklärt ihm den Weg am Telefon. ☊ Trang chỉ đường cho anh ấy qua điện thoại. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 521) Ok, hör zu, du nimmst die U-Bahn 3 Richtung Universität. ☊ Ok, anh nghe nhé, anh đi tàu điện ngầm số 3 hướng Universität. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 522) Wenn du im richtigen Bus sitzt, kommst du an vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten vorbei. ☊ Nếu anh ngồi đúng xe buýt, thì anh sẽ đi qua nhiều danh lam thắng cảnh. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 524) Jetzt musst du geradeaus gehen, und dann die zweite, nein, die dritte Straße links. ☊ Sau đó anh đi thắng và đến đường thứ hai, à không, đuờng thứ ba thì rẽ trái. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 526) Ich denke, dass ich alles finde. Sonst rufe ich dich an. ☊ Anh nghĩ là sẽ tìm được, nếu không anh sẽ gọi điện cho em. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 534) Also gut, ich hole das Video. Ich bin in einer Sekunde zurück. ☊ Được rồi,anh đi thuê băng đây. Anh về ngay. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 557) Er sieht eine berühmte Person entlang kommen. ☊ Tri nhìn thấy một người nối tiếng đi ngang qua. ☊ (Lektion 39, Nr. 561) Er konnte das nicht glauben. ☊ Anh ấy không thế tin vào điều đó. ☊ (Lektion 39, Nr. 565) Er hat seine Familie so lange nicht gesehen. ☊ Đã lâu anh ấy không gặp lại gia đình. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 570) Seine Großmutter singt zu seiner Melodie Weihnachtslieder. ☊ Bà anh ấy hát những bài về Giáng sinh theo điệu nhạc của ông. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 575) Er spielte laute Rockmusik mit seiner Elektrogitarre. ☊ Anh chơi rock ồn ào bằng ghi-ta điện. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 578) Tri vermisst seine Familie sehr. ☊ Tri rất nhớ gia đình. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 579) Sind Sie wegen einer Geschäftsreise im Zug? ☊ Cô đi công tác à? ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 585) Nein, ich werde meine Familie über Weihnachten besuchen. ☊ Không, em về thăm gia đình vào Giáng sinh. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 586) Das ist sehr nett! Sie können glücklich sein. Ich habe keine Familie mehr. ☊ Thật là tuyệt. Chắc cô hạnh phúc lắm. Tôi không còn gia đình nữa. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 587) Ich war etwa zwanzig Mal verlobt und war am Ende nur einmal verheiratet. ☊ Tôi đã đính hôn khoảng hai mươi lần nhưng cuối cùng chỉ có cưới một lần. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 590) Skiurlaub ☊ Đi trượt tuyết ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 597) Möchtest du mit mir Skifahren gehen oder möchtest du eine Romanze? ☊ Anh muốn đi trượt tuyết cùng em hay là anh muốn một cuộc hẹn hò lãng mạn? ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 599) Wir können auch den Bus nehmen. ☊ Chúng ta có thế đi xe buýt mà. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 606) Das ist gut. Oder wir laufen. Laufen ist sehr gesund. ☊ Tốt. Hay chúng ta chạy đi. Chạy rất tốt mà. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 607) Es hängt davon ab, wo unser Hotel ist. ☊ Điều đó còn tùy khách sạn của chúng ta nằm đâu. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 608) Wir sollten eins auf der Bergspitze finden. ☊ Chúng ta nên tìm một chỗ trên đỉnh núi. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 609) 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) Aber die Wohnung liegt an einer stark befahrenen Straße. ☊ Nhưng căn hộ nằm cạnh con đường có rất nhiều xe cộ đi lại. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 619) Sie schauen sich auch eine zweite Wohnung an. ☊ Họ cũng đi xem căn hộ thứ hai. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 620) Beide fahren zusammen zum Makler. ☊ Cả hai cùng đi tới người môi giới. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 624) Tri beginnt mit dem Ausfüllen des Formulars. ☊ Trí bắt đầu điền vào thủ tục. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 631) Zuerst musst du deinen Nachnamen, Vornamen und unsere Adresse eintragen. ☊ Trước tiên anh phải ghi họ của anh, tên và địa chỉ của chúng mình. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 632) 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) Aber es fehlt die Fernbedienung. ☊ Nhưng thiếu cái điều khiển từ xa. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 667) Ohne Fernbedienung aber kann ich keine Programme einstellen. ☊ Nhưng tôi không thể điều chỉnh các chương trình mà không có cái điều khiển từ xa. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 672) Obwohl die Fernbedienung auf dem Lieferschein steht, ist sie nicht im Paket enthalten. ☊ Mặc dù trong giấy giao hàng ghi là có cái điều khiển từ xa, nhưng mà nó không hề có trong kiện phẩm. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 673) Ja, ich habe auf dem Markt Trauben, Aprikosen und Mandarinen gekauft. ☊ Có, anh đã đi chợ mua nho, mơ và quýt. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 683) Trang und Tri gehen ins Fußballstadion. ☊ Trang và Trí đi đến sân bóng. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 691) Darüber habe ich mich auch schon gewundert. ☊ Anh đã rất kinh ngạc về điều đó. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 697) Trang und Tri haben den Entschluss gefasst, eine kurze Reise in die Berge zu unternehmen. ☊ Trang và Trí đã quyết định, làm một chuyến du lịch ngắn lên núi. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 705) Dann werden wir mit dem Auto dort hinfahren und die Fahrräder mitnehmen. ☊ Thế thì chúng ta đi tới đó bằng xe hơi và sẽ mang theo xe đạp. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 708) Ich werde mich bei der Touristeninformation über mögliche Ausflugsziele in der Umgebung erkundigen. ☊ Anh sẽ hỏi thông tin tại điểm thông tin du lịch về những điểm dã ngoại có thể ở khu vực gần đó. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 710) Ich glaube, in der Gegend gibt es eine Ruine, zu der wir mit den Fahrrädern hinfahren können. ☊ Em nghĩ, ở khu vực đó có một điểm tàn tích mà chúng ta có thể đi xe đạp tới đó. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 711) Spannend! Davon habe ich auch schon gehört. ☊ Thật hồi hộp! Anh đã nghe về điều đó rồi. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 712) Die Anreise zur Hütte ☊ Chuyến đi tới nhà gỗ ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 713) Als sie in die Gegend der Hütte kommen, verlassen sie die Hauptstraße und fahren auf der Landstraße weiter. ☊ Khi họ tới địa hạt của nhà gỗ, họ rời đường phố chính và tiếp tục đi vào con đường làng. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 718) Wollen wir hier Pause machen und am Ufer entlang spazieren? ☊ Chúng ta có nên nghỉ ngơi ở đây và đi dạo dọc bờ sông? ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 721) Gut, dann lass uns schnell weiterfahren! ☊ Được rồi, vậy chúng ta phải nhanh đi tiếp thôi! ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 724) Pass auf! Da ist ein Fußgänger, der am Flussufer den Schiffen zusieht. ☊ Chú ý! Có một người đi bộ bên bờ sông đang ngắm nhìn những con thuyền. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 725) Sie durchqueren eine Schlucht und kommen schließlich an einen großen Bauernhof. ☊ Họ đi qua một thung lũng và cuối cùng đến một nông trại lớn. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 731) Bin ich froh, dass wir vorher nicht die Abkürzung genommen haben. ☊ Anh mừng là chúng ta đã không đi con đường tắt trước đó. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 738) Ich bin schon unterwegs! Ich beeile mich! ☊ Em đang trên đường rồi! Em đang đi gấp đây. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 748) Sie wird in der Arztpraxis anrufen. ☊ Bà sẽ gọi điện cho phòng mạch bác sỹ. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 755) Vor dem Schlafengehen ☊ Trước khi đi ngủ ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 758) Und diese Stille. Ich liebe das. ☊ Và sự tĩnh lặng này. Em yêu điều này. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 761) Es ist schon spät, lass uns doch ins Bett gehen. ☊ Muộn rồi, chúng ta đi ngủ thôi. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 765) Die Fahrt ins Dorf ☊ Chuyến đi vào làng ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 775) Trang und Tri fahren ins Dorf, um Postkarten zu kaufen. ☊ Trang và Trí đi vào làng để mua bưu thiếp. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 776) 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) Dort war ich eine Woche lang und bin über die Grenze zum Meer gefahren. ☊ Anh đã ở đó một tuần và qua ranh giới đi về phía biển. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 794) Natürlich nicht. Das hat für mich keinen Reiz. ☊ Đương nhiên không. Điều đó với anh không thu hút. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 797) Diese spazieren Arm in Arm eine Straße entlang. ☊ Chúng đi dọc con phố tay trong tay. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 808) Der Anruf ☊ Cuộc điện thoại ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 815) Sie ruft beim Theater an, um zwei Karten zu bestellen. ☊ Cô điện thoại tới nhà hát để đặt hai vé. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 817) Ich habe schon mehrmals versucht, Sie zu erreichen. ☊ Tôi đã cố gắng nhiều lần để điện thoại được cho bạn. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 819) Der Handykauf ☊ Mua điện thoại di động ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 828) Tris altes Handy ist defekt. ☊ Cái điện thoại di động cũ của Trí bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 829) Welches Mobilfunknetz würdest du mir empfehlen? ☊ Bạn có thể giới thiệu mạng điện thoại nào đó cho tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 834) Ich würde das Netz wählen, in dem die meisten Freunde und Verwandten von dir telefonieren. ☊ Tôi sẽ chọn mạng mà bạn và người thân của bạn điện thoại. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 835) Selbstverständlich nehme ich das gleiche Netz wie du. ☊ Đương nhiên tôi lấy cái mạng điện thoại giống bạn. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 836) Hast du schon mal darauf geachtet, ob du du eher am Tag oder am Abend telefonierst? ☊ Bạn đã từng để ý, rằng bạn điện thoại nhiều vào ban ngày hay tối không? ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 837) Ich werde darauf verzichten, tagsüber zu telefonieren. ☊ Tôi sẽ từ bỏ việc điện thoại ban ngày. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 838) Die Meinungsverschiedenheit ☊ Sự khác biệt về quan điểm ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 842) Das finde ich aber nicht in Ordnung. ☊ Nhưng điều này em thấy không ổn. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 847) Das tut ihrer Seele gar nicht gut. ☊ Điều đó không hề tốt cho tinh thần của chị. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 863) Er hat sie immer wieder angesprochen und das war ihr unangenehm. ☊ Anh ta cứ luôn bắt chuyện với cô ta và điều đó làm cô ta khó chịu. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 874) Der Richter ließ sich von dem Mann, der alles leugnete, aber nicht beeindrucken. ☊ Người đàn ông phủ nhận mọi việc, nhưng điều đó không làm cho thẩm phán lay động. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 893) Zusätzlich muss er sich einer Therapie als vorbeugende Maßnahme unterziehen. ☊ Thêm nữa anh ta phải trải qua điều trị với biện pháp phòng ngừa. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 897) Sie kommt heute besonders spät von ihrer Arbeit nach Hause. ☊ Hôm nay cô đặc biệt đi làm về trễ. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 902) Schnell! Erzähl! ☊ Nhanh! Kể đi nào! ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 904) Die Kriminellen haben alles eingesteckt, was wertvoll aussah. ☊ Những tên tội phạm đã trộm đi tất cả những gì có giá trị. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 908) 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) 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) Tri hat sich beim Ausflug in den Zoo erkältet. ☊ Sau chuyến đi chơi ở sở thú, Trí đã bị cảm lạnh. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 936) Unausgeschlafen und schlecht gelaunt steht Tri auf und macht sich auf den Weg zur Arbeit. ☊ Trí dậy với tình trạng thiếu ngủ và tâm trạng xấu, rồi anh chuẩn bị lên đường đi làm. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 952) Von einer Umleitung wird Tri daran gehindert, auf dem schnellsten Weg zur Arbeit zu fahren. ☊ Bằng đường vòng đã cản trở Trí trên con đường nhanh nhất đi tới chỗ làm. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 954) Beinahe wird ihm von einem rückwärts ausparkenden Auto die Vorfahrt genommen. ☊ Chút xíu là anh đụng một xe ô tô có quyền ưu tiên đi trước đang lùi ra. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 956) Nur durch Zufall erkennt er eine Radarkontrolle rechtzeitig und kann abbremsen. ☊ Chỉ là sự ngẫu nhiên anh nhận được tín hiệu của máy định vị kịp thời và có thể phanh lại. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 958) Endlich angekommen, schließt Tri das Fenster und geht in sein Büro. ☊ Cuối cùng cũng đến nơi, Trí đóng cửa sổ và đi vào phòng làm việc của mình. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 959) Sein Auto wurde abgeschleppt. ☊ Xe ô tô của anh đã bị kéo đi. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 961) Tri ist mit seinem Motorrad zu einer Industriemesse aufgebrochen. ☊ Trí đi bằng xe máy tới triển lãm công nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 964) Verzweifelt ruft sie Tri an: ☊ Tuyệt vọng cô điện thoại cho Trí: ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 969) Ich habe die Telefonnummer von unserer Werkstatt dabei. ☊ Anh có số điện thoại của xưởng sửa chữa. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 975) Schon lange wollte er sich eigentlich einen neueren, besseren Wagen kaufen und den alten verkaufen. ☊ Thực sự là lâu rồi anh đã muốn mua cái xe mới, tốt hơn và bán cái xe cũ đi. ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 983) Er ruft bei der einzigen Zeitung der Region an, um eine Anzeige aufzugeben. ☊ Anh điện thoại cho một vài tờ báo địa phương để đăng quảng cáo. ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 984) Wenn Sie mir jetzt noch Ihre Telefonnummer sagen könnten ... ☊ Nếu bây giờ bạn còn có thể nói cho tôi số điện thoại của bạn… ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 991) 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) Stimmt, wir haben gleich festgestellt, dass wir viele gemeinsame Interessen haben. ☊ Chính xác, chúng ta khẳng định ngay rằng chúng ta có chung nhiều sở thích. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1062) Am nächsten Tag habe ich dich wieder angerufen.... ☊ Vào hôm sau anh đã gọi điện thoại lại cho em…. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1063) ... und wir haben uns zum Essen verabredet! ☊ …và chúng ta hẹn nhau đi ăn. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1064) Liebe Familie, wir möchten Euch herzlich zu unserer Hochzeit am Samstag, den 12. Mai, einladen. ☊ Chúng tôi thân mời gia đình bạn tới dự lễ thành hôn của chúng tôi vào thứ 7, ngày 12.05 tới. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1069) Jetzt brauchen wir nur noch die Gästeliste, damit wir die Einladungen verschicken können! ☊ Bây giờ chúng ta chỉ còn cần danh sách khách mời để chúng ta có thể gửi thiệp mời đi. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1079) Trang und Tri sind mitten in den Vorbereitungen für ihre Hochzeit und kaufen ein. ☊ Trang và Trí đang chuẩn bị cho đám cưới của họ và đi mua sắm. ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1081) Wer kommt aus deiner Familie? ☊ Ai trong gia đình anh sẽ tới dự? ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1094) Meine Eltern holen noch meinen Großvater ab. ☊ Bố mẹ em trước đó còn đi đón ông nội. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1101) Dann ist die Familie ja vollständig! ☊ Vậy là cả gia đình đã đầy đủ! ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1104) Tri ruft eine Bekannte an, die er aus dem Orchester kennt. ☊ Trí điện thoại cho một người quen, người mà anh quen từ dàn nhạc. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1106) Das klappt ja hervorragend! ☊ Điều này thật tuyệt vời! ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1111) Sehr gut, das klingt nach einem gelungenen Abendprogramm! ☊ Rất tốt, điều này nghe có vẻ mang đến một chương trình đêm thành công! ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1115) Der Skorpion ist eine leidenschaftliche Kämpfernatur und verfolgt sein Ziel bis zum Ende. ☊ Bọ cạp là một người có bản tính chiến đấu mãnh liệt và theo đuổi mục đích đến cuối cùng. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1142) Am Tag der Wahl geht man zu einem Wahllokal. ☊ Ngày bầu cử người ta đến nơi bầu cử ở mỗi địa phương. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1158) Dort zeigt man seinen Personalausweis vor und füllt einen Stimmzettel aus. ☊ Ở đó người ta phải trình chứng minh nhân dân và điền vào lá phiếu ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1159) Sie ist nur über ihr Handy zu erreichen. ☊ Cô ấy / Chị ấy hiện chỉ liên lạc được qua điện thoại di động. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1262) Sie werden am Telefon verlangt. ☊ Có người gọi điện cần nói chuyện với anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1264) Bitte geben Sie mir Ihre Telefonnummer. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể để lại số điện thoại liên lạc được không? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1270) Ich hätte gerne die Nummer der Firma Muster in Berlin, Deutschland. ☊ Tôi muốn có số điện thoại của công ty Muster ở Berlin, Đức. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1284) Bitte entschuldigen Sie mich, ich muss noch kurz telefonieren. ☊ Anh / Chị thông cảm, tôi phải gọi điện một chút. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1292) Diese Nummer ist nicht vergeben. ☊ Số điện thoại này không tồn tại. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1295) Das ist der Anrufbeantworter der Firma Muster. ☊ Đây là hộp tin nhắn điện thoại / máy trả lời tự động của công ty Muster. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1300) Bitte hinterlassen Sie Ihren Namen und Ihre Telefonnummer. ☊ Làm ơn để lại tin nhắn và số điện thoại. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1308) Bitte rufen Sie mich unter der Nummer 1060514 zurück. ☊ Làm ơn gọi lại cho tôi theo số điện thoại sau: 1060514. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1316) Falls unzustellbar, bitte zurück an Absender ☊ Nếu không tìm được địa chỉ, làm ơn gửi lại cho người gửi! ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1342) Unser Telefonat am 02.08. ☊ Về cuộc nói chuyện điện thoại của chúng ta vào ngày 02.08. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1344) Sie erreichen uns unter der Telefonnummer 10607033. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể liên lạc với chúng tôi qua số điện thoại: 10607033. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1360) 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) Sie erreichen mich unter dieser E-Mail-Adresse: ☊ Anh / Chị có thể liên lạc với tôi qua địa chỉ Email này: ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1393) Ich habe die E-Mail an die falsche Adresse geschickt. ☊ Tôi đã gửi Email đó đến sai địa chỉ. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1406) Die Übertragung war leider unvollständig. ☊ Đường truyền fax không ổn định. ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1417) Was machen Sie, wenn Sie nicht gerade arbeiten? ☊ Anh / Chị làm gì khi không phải đi làm? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1461) Bitte, folgen Sie mir. ☊ Mời anh / chị đi theo tôi. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1467) Wie war Ihre Reise? Sind Sie gut angekommen? ☊ Chuyến đi của anh / chị thế nào? Anh / Chị đến nơi thuận lợi chứ? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1474) Können Sie bitte mitkommen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đi cùng được không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1481) Das macht nichts. ☊ (Điều đó) không có vấn đề gì. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1484) Gute Reise! ☊ Chúc chuyến đi tốt đẹp. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1496) Ich gehe zwei Mal die Woche ins Fitnessstudio. ☊ Tôi đi tập thể hình hai lần một tuần. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1520) Am Wochenende fahre ich immer in die Berge zum Wandern. ☊ Cuối tuần tôi thường đi leo núi. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1521) Sind Sie verheiratet? ☊ Anh / Chị đã lập gia đình / kết hôn chưa? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1522) Wie alt sind Ihre Kinder denn? Gehen Sie schon in die Schule? ☊ Con của anh / chị lên mấy tuổi rồi? Chúng đã đi học chưa? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1526) Wo haben Sie Ihren letzten Urlaub verbracht? ☊ Anh / Chị đi nghỉ đợt vừa rồi ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1530) Gehen Sie gerne ins Theater? ☊ Anh / Chị có thích đi xem kịch / đến nhà hát không? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1537) Im Sommer war ich in einer sehr interessanten Ausstellung. ☊ Mùa hè trước tôi đã đi xem một cuộc triển lãm rất thú vị. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1538) Einverstanden, dieser Termin ist gut. ☊ Đồng ý, thời điểm ấy rất phù hợp. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1552) Können wir das Problem telefonisch besprechen? ☊ Chúng ta có thể bàn về vấn đề đó qua điện thoại được không? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1557) Leider komme ich 30 Minuten später an als geplant. ☊ Rất xin lỗi tôi đến muộn hơn 30 phút so với dự định. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1562) Das Angebot gilt nur solange der Vorrat reicht. ☊ Chương trình khuyến mại với số lượng nhất định. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1573) Ihre Bestellung können wir zu diesen Bedingungen leider nicht annehmen. ☊ Rất tiếc chúng tôi không thể nhận đơn đặt hàng của quý vị với những điều kiện này được. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1588) Leider kam Ihre Bestellung als unzustellbar an uns zurück. Bitte teilen Sie uns Ihre korrekte Lieferadresse mit. ☊ Rất tiếc hàng bị chuyển lại chỗ chúng tôi. Xin vui lòng thông báo cho chúng tôi địa chỉ giao hàng chính xác của quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1597) 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) Nach ausgiebigen Nachforschungen zu diesem Thema komme ich zu diesem Ergebnis: ☊ Sau những nghiên cứu chuyên sâu cho đề tài này tôi đi đến kết luận sau: ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1632) 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 diesem Punkt muss ich Ihnen widersprechen. ☊ Về điểm này tôi phải phản đối anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1664) Mir ist nicht klar, worauf du hinaus willst. ☊ Tôi không rõ anh / chị định nói điều gì. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1667) Was denken Sie darüber? ☊ Quý vị nghĩ sao về điều này? ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1669) Das gehört nicht zum Thema. ☊ Điều đó không liên quan đến đề tài / vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1675) Leider können wir uns in diesem Punkt nicht einigen. ☊ Rất tiếc chúng ta không thể nhất trí ở điểm này được. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1677) Bitte füllen Sie dieses Formular aus. ☊ Xin vui lòng điền vào bản khai sau. ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1678) Haben Sie alle Formulare ausgefüllt? ☊ Quý vị đã điền hết bản khai chưa? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1680) Was muss ich hier eintragen? ☊ Tôi phải điền gì ở đây? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1682) Ich bin privat hier: Ich mache eine Reise. ☊ Tôi ở đây vì lý do cá nhân: tôi đi du lịch. ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1695) 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) Ich muss mich entschuldigen: Ich wollte Sie nicht beleidigen. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi về điều đó, tôi không có ý xúc phạm anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1716) Ich möchte mich beruflich orientieren. ☊ Tôi muốn định hướng nghề nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1736) Das Praktikum ermöglicht Ihnen Einblicke in die unterschiedlichen Bereiche unseres Unternehmens. ☊ Khóa thực tập tạo điều kiện cho anh / chị có cái nhìn tổng quát về tất cả các lĩnh vực của công ty chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1752) Während des Praktikums habe ich viel Neues gelernt. ☊ Trong thời gian thực tập tôi đã học được nhiều điều mới. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1755) 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) Mindestens drei Jahre Berufserfahrung sind von Vorteil. ☊ Ít nhất ba năm kinh nghiệm thực tế là một ưu điểm. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1779) Ihre Aufgabe wird die Koordination internationaler Projekte sein. ☊ Công việc của anh / chị là điều phối các dự án quốc tế. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1780) Erfahrungen im Bereich Projektmanagement sind von Vorteil. ☊ Kinh ngiệm về quản lý dự án là một ưu điểm. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1783) Wir suchen eine verantwortungsbewusste Führungskraft. ☊ Chúng tôi cần tìm một người điều hành có trách nhiệm. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1787) Voraussetzung für eine Bewerbung ist ein Diplom mit der Note "gut" oder "sehr gut". ☊ Điều kiện yêu cầu cho đơn xin việc là bằng tốt nghiệp đại học loại khá hoặc giỏi. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1798) 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 zielorientiert und verantwortungsbewusst. ☊ Tôi làm viêc có định hướng mục tiêu và có trách nhiệm. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1818) Für Ihre Fragen stehe ich Ihnen gerne und jederzeit telefonisch zur Verfügung. ☊ Anh / chị có thể liên lạc với tôi qua điện thoại nếu anh / chị có câu hỏi. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1826) Ich bin verheiratet. ☊ Tôi đã lập gia đình. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1839) Werden Sie mir die Kosten für die Anreise zum Vorstellungsgespräch ersetzen? ☊ Ông / Bà sẽ thanh toán chi phí đi lại của tôi cho cuộc phỏng vấn này chứ? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1863) Ich habe mich für das Studium an der Fachhochschule entschieden, weil mir eine praxisnahe Ausbildung wichtig ist. ☊ Tôi đã quyết định học cao đẳng, vì đối với tôi đào tạo thực tiễn rất quan trọng. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1874) Schon in der Schule habe ich mich für Physik interessiert und da war es für mich logisch dies auch zu studieren. ☊ Ngay từ khi học phổ thông tôi đã quan tâm đến vật lí và học vật lí ở đại học là điều dĩ nhiên đối với tôi. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1876) 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) Was war die schwierigste Entscheidung, die Sie bisher treffen mussten? ☊ Quyết định khó khăn nhất mà anh / chị từng gặp phải là gì? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1894) Wie unterscheiden Sie sich von anderen Bewerbern? ☊ Anh / Chị có điểm khác biệt nào so với các người xin việc khác? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1910) Was sind Ihre Stärken? ☊ Điểm mạnh của anh / chị là gì? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1925) Was sind Ihre Schwächen? ☊ Điểm yếu của anh / chị là gì? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1926) Zu meinen Stärken zähle ich, dass ich zuverlässig und ergebnisorientiert arbeite. ☊ Điểm mạnh của tôi là làm việc có trách nhiệm và có định hướng kết quả. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1936) Warum sollten wir uns für Sie entscheiden? ☊ Vì sao chúng tôi nên quyết định nhận anh / chị? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1945) Könnten Sie mir bitte beschreiben, wie ein typischer Arbeitstag bei Ihnen aussieht? ☊ Ông / Bà có thể cho tôi biết, một ngày làm việc điển hình ở đây thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1963) Leider haben wir uns für einen anderen Bewerber entschieden. ☊ Đáng tiếc chúng tôi đã quyết định chọn người khác. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1989) 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) Wie komme ich zur Produktionshalle 4B? ☊ Tôi có thể đi đến xưởng sản xuất 4B thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 1995) Wir sind ein Familienunternehmen. ☊ Chúng tôi là một doanh nghiệp gia đình. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2016) Um dieses Programm installieren zu können, müssen Sie zunächst unseren Lizenzbedingungen zustimmen. ☊ Để cài đặt chương trình này, anh / chị phải chấp thuận các điều kiện về bản quyền. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2041) Läuft die Beta-Version des neuen Programms mittlerweile stabil? ☊ Phiên bản Beta của chương trình mới chạy có ổn định không? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2044) Wo finde ich eine Steckdose um meinen Laptop anzuschließen? ☊ Tôi tìm ổ cắm điện ở đâu để cắm laptop? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2046) Wo ist die Datenbank mit den Kundenkontakten abgespeichert? ☊ Ngân hàng dữ liệu địa chỉ khách hàng được ghi ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2047) Mein Laufwerk ist kaputt. ☊ Ổ đĩa của tôi bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2066) Ehe ich Ihnen die Details vorstelle, möchte ich Ihnen einen kurzen Überblick über die wesentlichen Punkte geben. ☊ Trước khi đi vào nội dung chi tiết, tôi muốn cung cấp cho quy vị một cái nhìn tổng quát về những điểm chính. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2096) Bitte unterbrechen Sie mich, wenn Sie etwas nicht verstehen. ☊ Xin hãy ngắt lời tôi, nếu quý vị có điều gì chưa hiểu rõ. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2100) Dieser Punkt ist mir besonders wichtig. ☊ Với tôi điểm này đặc biệt quan trọng. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2101) 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) Ich habe eine Frage zu Tabelle 2. Hier scheint etwas nicht zu stimmen. ☊ Tôi có một câu hỏi về bảng biểu 2. Ở đây có điều gì đó không hợp lý. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2126) Können Sie das bitte an einem Beispiel erklären? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có thể làm ơn giải thích điều đó với một ví dụ cụ thể được không? ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2128) Damit bin ich einverstanden. ☊ Tôi đồng ý với điều đó. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2132) Das ist nicht meine Meinung. ☊ Đó không phải là ý kiến của tôi. / Đó không phải là quan điểm của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2133) Ich habe mir das anders vorgestellt. ☊ Tôi đã nghĩ khác về điều đó. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2140) Ich habe gründlich recherchiert und komme zu dem Schluss, dass dieses Projekt zu riskant ist. ☊ Tôi đã tra cứu một cách kỹ lưỡng và đi đến kết luận rằng dự án này quá mạo hiểm. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2141) Das ist ein Vorteil. ☊ Đó chính là một ưu thế / ưu điểm. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2145) Das ist ein Nachteil. ☊ Đó chính là một nhược điểm / hạn chế. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2146) In diesem Punkt sind wir unterschiedlicher Meinung. ☊ Ở điểm này chúng ta có những quan điểm khác nhau. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2151) Das klingt vernünftig. ☊ Điều này nghe hợp lý. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2152) Das ist zu riskant. ☊ Điều đó quá mạo hiểm. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2157) Das wird zu teuer. ☊ Điều đó sẽ trở nên quá tốn kém. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2158) Worauf möchtest du hinaus? ☊ Anh / Chị muốn nhấn mạnh điều gì? ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2161) Was ist die Folge davon? ☊ Điều này sẽ dẫn đến cái gì? ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2162) Was ist die Ursache des Problems? ☊ Điều gì là nguyên nhân của vấn đề này? ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2163) Das habe ich nicht verstanden. ☊ Điều này tôi không hiểu. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2164) Das gehört nicht zum Thema. ☊ Điều đó không thuộc về chủ đề này. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2166) Ich werde dieses Projekt leiten. ☊ Tôi sẽ điều hành dự án này. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2168) Das wird sich lohnen. ☊ Điều đó là xứng đáng. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2177) Was wollen wir erreichen? ☊ Chúng ta muốn đạt được điều gì? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2186) Das habe ich noch nicht verstanden. ☊ Về điều này tôi vẫn chưa hiểu rõ. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2188) Bitte informieren Sie die Kollegen über alles, was wir heute besprechen. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy thông báo cho các đồng nghiệp về những điều chúng ta thảo luận hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2196) In diesem Punkt muss ich Ihnen widersprechen. ☊ Ở điểm này tôi không tán thành ý kiến với anh / chị / ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2202) Darüber muss ich nachdenken. ☊ Về điều đó tôi phải suy nghĩ kỹ. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2209) Darüber sollten wir abstimmen. ☊ Điều đó chúng ta phải biểu quyết. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2215) Das ist eine ungenaue Arbeit - das kann ich nicht akzeptieren. ☊ Đây là một công việc không chuẩn xác, tôi không thể chấp nhận điều này được. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2232) Das Projekt überschreitet die festgelegten Kosten. ☊ Dự án này vượt quá mức kinh phí dự định. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2234) Das ist ein Klassiker. ☊ Đây là mẫu sản phẩm cổ điển. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2252) Dieses Gerät braucht wenig Strom. ☊ Chiếc máy này không tốn nhiều điện. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2265) Das können Sie ganz vielseitig benutzen. ☊ Cái này quý khách có thể sử dụng cho nhiều mục đích khác nhau. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2270) Da kann Ihnen mein Kollege helfen. ☊ Đồng nghiệp của tôi có thể giúp quý khách điều này được. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2288) Bitte wenden Sie sich an unsere telefonische Beratung. ☊ Quý khách làm ơn hãy liên hệ qua điện thoại với tư vấn khách hàng ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2291) Entschuldigung, wie komme ich zu Halle 12? ☊ Xin lỗi, đi đến khu 12 thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2312) 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) Bitte organisieren Sie meine An- und Abreise für die Konferenz in Warschau. ☊ Xin hãy lên kế hoạch đi lại của tôi cho cuộc hội nghị ở Warsaw. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2375) Können Sie einen Dolmetscher suchen, der mich begleiten kann? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể tìm một thông dịch viên đi cùng tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2379) Für die Reise nach China brauche ich ein Visum. ☊ Tôi cần có thị thực cho chuyến đi sang Trung Quốc. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2380) Die nächste Woche bin ich geschäftlich im Ausland. ☊ Tuần tới tôi đi công tác ở nước ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2381) Sie erreichen mich über mein Handy. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể liên lạc với tôi qua điện thoại di động. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2383) Mein Kollege ist in dieser Woche unterwegs. Sie erreichen ihn nur per E-Mail. ☊ Đồng nghiệp của tôi tuần này đi vắng. Anh/Chị/Quý vị chỉ có thể liên lạc với anh ấy qua email. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2384) Ich brauche eine Quittung für die Abrechnung meiner Reisekosten. ☊ Tôi cần một tờ hóa đơn cho việc thanh toán chi phí đi lại của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2394) Ich reise morgen ab. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi khỏi đây ngày mai. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2404) Treffen wir uns morgen zum Essen? ☊ Ngày mai chúng ta đi ăn cùng nhau không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2405) Ich würde diese Sache gerne bei einem Geschäftsessen besprechen. ☊ Tôi rất vui lòng được bàn luận thêm về điều này tại bữa ăn. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2410) Ich möchte Sie gerne zum Essen einladen. ☊ Tôi rất muốn mời anh / chị / ông / bà/ngài cùng đi ăn. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2411) Möchten Sie mich zum Essen begleiten? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có muốn cùng đi ăn với tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2415) Das sollten Sie unbedingt probieren! ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà nhất định phải ăn thử món này. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2435) Wir möchten das defekte Produkt zur Reparatur einschicken. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn gửi sản phẩm bị hỏng đi sửa. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2490) Bitte füllen Sie unser Beschwerde-Formular aus. ☊ Làm ơn hãy điền vào mẫu khiếu nại này của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2511) Leider konnten wir bisher keinen Eingang auf unserem Konto feststellen. ☊ Rất tiếc cho tới thời điểm này tài khoản chúng tôi vẫn chưa nhận được tiền của ông / bà / quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2530) 17
She isn't home. She's at work. ☊ Cô ấy không có nhà. Cô ấy đang đi làm. ☊ 56
No, she's out. ☊ Không, mẹ tôi đi vắng. ☊ 58
No, they're out. ☊ Không, họ đi vắng. ☊ 75
What's your phone number? ☊ Số điện thoại của cậu là gì? ☊ 116
Is the post o ce near here? ☊ Bưu điện có gần đây không? ☊ 117
Are your children at school? ☊ Mấy đứa nhà cậu đi học cả à? ☊ 160
The phone is ringing. ☊ Điện thoại đang kêu. ☊ 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. ☊ 181
I'm leaving now, goodbye. ☊ Tôi đi đây, tạm biệt. ☊ 198
I'm wearing my shoes. ☊ Tôi đang đi giày. ☊ 203
Yes, take an umbrella. ☊ Có, mang theo ô đi. ☊ 210
Where's she going? ☊ Cô ấy đi đâu vậy? ☊ 213
Are you leaving now? ☊ Cậu đi bây giờ ư? ☊ 214
Yes, I am. ☊ Ừ, tôi đi đây. ☊ 222
No, you can turn it o . ☊ Không, cậu cứ tắt nó đi. ☊ 223
Are you leaving now? ☊ Cậu đi bây giờ ư? ☊ 234
Where is she going? ☊ Cô ấy đang đi đâu đấy? ☊ 240
Where are your friends going? ☊ Bạn cậu đang đi đâu vậy? ☊ 276
She always goes to work early. ☊ Cô ấy luôn đi làm sớm. ☊ 280
I sometimes walk to work, but not often. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng tôi đi bộ đi làm, nhưng không thường xuyên. ☊ 291
We go to the movies a lot. ☊ Chúng tôi đi xem lm nhiều. ☊ 304
I never go to the movies alone. ☊ Tôi không bao giờ đi xem lm một mình. ☊ 315
I always go to work by bus. ☊ Tôi luôn đi làm bằng xe bus. ☊ 316
I usually go to school by bus. ☊ Tôi thường đi học bằng xe bus. ☊ 332
Sometimes he's late, but not often. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng anh ấy có đi muộn, nhưng không thường xuyên. ☊ 340
They don't know my phone number. ☊ Họ không biết số điện thoại của tôi. ☊ 344
They like classical music. ☊ Họ thích nhạc cổ điển. ☊ 355
I don't like to go to bars very often. ☊ Tôi không đi bar thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 357
They always like to eat in restaurants. ☊ Họ luôn thích đi ăn nhà hàng. ☊ 358
I never like to travel by train. ☊ Tôi không bao giờ thích đi bằng tàu hoả. ☊ 361
His friends like the movies, but they usually watch movies at home. ☊ Bạn anh ấy thích xem lm điện ảnh, nhưng họ thường xem ở nhà. ☊ 371
It's not true. I don't believe it. ☊ Điều đấy không đúng. Tôi không tin. ☊ 395
Yaqin often travels on business. How about Gary? Does he often travel on business? ☊ Nhã Cầm thường đi công tác. Còn Gary thì sao? Anh ấy có hay đi công tác không? ☊ 407
Do you ever go to the movies? ☊ Cậu đã bao giờ đi xem lm chưa? ☊ 410
What time do you usually go to bed? ☊ Cậu thường đi ngủ mấy giờ? ☊ 411
How much does it cost to call Mexico? ☊ Gọi điện đến Mexico tốn bao nhiêu? ☊ 415
Do you ever ride a bicycle? — Not usually. ☊ Cậu đã đi xe đạp bao giờ chưa? - Không thường xuyên. ☊ 427
Yiting's taking a shower at the moment. ☊ Y Đình lúc này đang tắm. ☊ 428
Take an umbrella with you. It's raining. ☊ Cậu mang ô theo đi. Trời đang mưa. ☊ 467
How much does it cost to send a package to Canada? ☊ Gửi hàng đi Canada tốn bao nhiêu tiền? ☊ 476
It's late. I'm going home now. Are you coming with me? ☊ Muộn rồi. Tôi về nhà đây. Cậu có đi cùng tôi không? ☊ 478
You can turn the music o . I'm not listening to it. ☊ Cậu có thể tắt nhạc đi. Tôi không nghe nó. ☊ 480
Jack doesn't usually drive to work. He usually walks. ☊ Jack thường không lái xe đi làm. Anh ấy thường đi bộ. ☊ 492
Does your phone have a camera? ☊ Điện thoại của cậu có máy ảnh không? ☊ 501
Ask if he has a smart phone. — No, he hasn't got a smart phone. ☊ Hỏi xem anh ấy có điện thoại thông minh không. - Không, anh ấy không có điện thoại thông minh. ☊ 516
I don't have your phone number. ☊ Tôi khong có số điện thoại của cậu. ☊ 519
She doesn't have a car. She goes everywhere by bicycle. ☊ Cô ấy không có xe hơi. Cô ấy đi đâu cũng bằng xe đạp. ☊ 524
Where's my phone? — I don't know. I don't have it. ☊ Điện thoại của tôi đâu? - Tôi không biết. Tôi không cầm nó. ☊ 525
She wants to go to the concert, but she doesn't have a ticket. ☊ Cô ấy muốn đi xem hoà nhạc nhưng cô ấy không có vé. ☊ 537
He was in bed, asleep. ☊ Anh ấy ở trên giường, đi ngủ. ☊ 545
We were hungry after the trip, but we weren't tired. ☊ Chúng tôi thấy đói sau chuyến đi, nhưng chúng tôi không thấy mệt. ☊ 547
Was the weather nice when you were on vacation? ☊ Thời tiết lúc cậu đi nghỉ có đẹp không? ☊ 549
Why were you late this morning? ☊ Tại sao sáng nay cậu đi muộn? ☊ 550
Were you late? — No, I wasn't. ☊ Cậu đi muộn phải không? - Không phải. ☊ 551
Was Paul at work yesterday? — Yes, he was. ☊ Paul có đi làm ngày hôm qua không? - Không. ☊ 562
Antonio wasn't at work last week because he was sick. He's better now. ☊ Antonio tuần trước không đi làm vì bị ốm, Bây giờ anh ấy đỡ hơn rồi. ☊ 570
Where were they last week? — They were on vacation. ☊ Họ ở đâu tuần trước? - Họ đi nghỉ. ☊ 582
Sonia went to the movies three (3) times last week. ☊ Sonia đi xem lm ba lần tuần trước. ☊ 596
I spoke with him yesterday on the phone. ☊ Tôi đã nói chuyện với anh ấy hôm qua qua điện thoại. ☊ 600
When she got there, she parked the car, walked to the terminal, and checked in. ☊ Khi cô ấy đến đấy, cô ấy gửi xe, đi bộ vào nhà gare và làm thủ tục đăng kí. ☊ 604
Steve always goes to work by car. > Yesterday he went to work by car. ☊ Steve luôn đi làm bằng xe hơi. Hôm qua anh ấy đã đi làm bằng xe hơi. ☊ 606
Zoe meets her friends every night. > She met them last night. ☊ Zoe đi gặp bạn bè mỗi tối. Cô ấy có đi gặp họ tối qua. ☊ 608
We often go to the movies on weekends. > Last Sunday we went to the movies. ☊ Chúng tôi thường đi xem lm vào cuối tuần. Chủ nhật vừa rồi chúng tôi có đi xem lm. ☊ 619
We went to the movies, but we didn't enjoy the lm. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đi xem lm, nhưng chúng tôi không thích bộ lm. ☊ 623
EN Did your parents have a good trip? — Yes, they did. ☊ Chuyến đi của bố mẹ cậu có được không? - Có. ☊ 636
I took a shower. ☊ Tôi đã đi tắm. ☊ 638
I went to bed before ten-thirty. ☊ Tôi đã đi ngủ trước mười rưỡi. ☊ 649
Where did you go? ☊ Cậu đã đi đâu? ☊ 650
I went to the mountains. ☊ Tôi đi lên núi. ☊ 657
We went to the beach yesterday. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đi ra bãi biển hôm qua. ☊ 663
enjoy it. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đi xem lm, nhưng bộ lm không hay lắm. Chúng tôi không thích nó. ☊ 671
At four o'clock (4:00) he wasn't at home. He was at the gym. ☊ Lúc bốn giờ anh ấy không có nhà. Anh ấy đang đi tập thể hình. ☊ 672
He was swimming in the pool, not watching TV. ☊ Anh ấy đi bơi ở bể bơi chứ không xem vô tuyến. ☊ 681
It wasn't raining when we went out. ☊ Trời đang không mưa khi chúng tôi đi ra ngoài. ☊ 686
The old couple were in the park taking a walk. ☊ Cặp đôi cao tuổi đã ở trong công viên đi dạo. ☊ 700
He wasn't going to the dentist. ☊ Anh ấy không đi khám nha sĩ. ☊ 706
What was Jose doing when the phone rang? ☊ Jose đang làm gì khi điện thoại kêu? ☊ 708
What did he do when the phone rang? ☊ Anh ấy đã làm gì khi điện thoại kêu? ☊ 709
He stopped reading and answered the phone. ☊ Anh ấy dừng đọc sách và trả lời điện thoại. ☊ 716
It didn't rain while we were on vacation. ☊ Trời không mưa lúc chúng tôi đi nghỉ. ☊ 719
It was raining when we went out. ☊ Trời đang mưa lúc chúng tôi đi ra ngoài. ☊ 728
He was going to the station to catch a train, and he was carrying a bag. ☊ Anh ấy đang đi đến nhà gare để bắt tàu và anh ấy đang mang một cái túi. ☊ 734
Was Marta at work today? ☊ Marta có đi làm hôm nay không? ☊ 735
No, she didn't go to work. She was sick. ☊ Không, cô ấy đã không đi làm. Cô ấy bị ốm. ☊ 737
I'm not sure, but I wasn't driving very fast. ☊ Tôi không chắc, nhưng tôi không đi quá nhanh. ☊ 766
a year though. ☊ Cậu có đi chơi xa nhiều không? - Tôi cũng muốn lắm. Trước tôi cũng từng đi xa vài lần một năm. ☊ 768
Do you go to work by car? — Sometimes, but most days I go by subway. ☊ Cậu có đi làm bằng xe hơi không? - Thỉnh thoảng, nhưng hầu hết là tôi đi tàu điện ngầm. ☊ 778
How many times has Brazil won the World Cup? ☊ Brazil đã từng vô địch Giải bóng đá thế giới bao nhiêu lần? ☊ 782
My sister's never traveled by plane. ☊ Em gái tôi chưa đi máy bay bao giờ. ☊ 789
Have you ever own in a helicopter? — No, never. ☊ Cậu đã đi máy bay trực thăng bao giờ chưa? - Chưa bao giờ. ☊ 797
She's never own in a helicopter. ☊ Cô ấy chưa bao giờ đi máy bay trực thăng. ☊ 801
I've been late for school several times. ☊ Tôi đã đi học muộn vài ba lần. ☊ 805
She's traveled all over the world. ☊ Cô ấy đã đi vòng quanh thế giới. ☊ 814
I've traveled by plane, bus, and train. Someday, I want to take a trip by boat. ☊ Tôi từng đi máy bay, xe bus và tàu hoả. Một ngày nào đó tôi muốn đi du lịch bằng thuyền. ☊ 815
Caroline's on vacation in Brazil. She's there now. ☊ Caroline đi nghỉ ở Brazil. Cô ấy bây giờ đang ở đấy. ☊ 864
When did Noboru leave? — He left ten (10) minutes ago. ☊ Noboru đi lúc nào thế? - Anh ấy đi cách đây mười phút. ☊ 879
week. ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu đi xem lm là lúc nào? - Mới tuần trước. ☊ 881
When was the last time you went on vacation? — A year ago. ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu đi nghỉ là lúc nào? - Một năm trước. ☊ 896
They're at home. They're going out. They've gone out. They're not at home now. ☊ Họ đang ở nhà. Họ đang đi ra ngoài. Họ đã đi ra ngoài. Bây giờ họ không ở nhà. ☊ 898
Where's Renee? — She's gone to bed. She's in bed now. ☊ Renée đâu? - Cô ấy đã đi ngủ. Cô ấy giờ đang ngủ. ☊ 901
Junhong is away on vacation. Where has he gone? Where is he now? ☊ Junhong đang đi nghỉ. Anh ấy đã đi đâu? Bây giờ anh ấy đang ở đâu? ☊ I've already written them an email.'> 914 I've already written them an email.'>
I don't need to call them. I wrote them an email. > I've already written them an email. I've already written them an email.'> ☊ Tôi không cần phải gọi họ. Tôi viết cho họ một lá thư điện tử. Tôi đã viết cho họ một lá thư điện tử rồi. ☊ I did the shopping.'> 922 I did the shopping.'>
I've done the shopping. > I did the shopping. I did the shopping.'> ☊ Tôi đã đi mua sắm xong rồi. > Tôi đã đi mua sắm. ☊ We didn't pay the electric bill.'> 925 We didn't pay the electric bill.'>
We haven't paid the electric bill yet. > We didn't pay the electric bill. We didn't pay the electric bill.'> ☊ Chúng tôi chưa trả tiền điện. > Chúng tôi đã không trả tiền điện. ☊ 928
Is Niraj here? — No, he just left. ☊ Niraj có ở đó không? - Không, anh ấy vừa mới đi. ☊ 930
It's only nine o'clock (9:00) and Ines has already gone to bed. ☊ Mới có chín giờ Ines đã đi ngủ rồi. ☊ 933
Does Yannick know that you're going away? — No, I haven't told him yet. ☊ Yannick có biết là cậu đi vắng không? - Không, tôi chưa bảo cậu ấy. ☊ 941
When is Hideki going to work? — He's already gone to work. ☊ Bao giờ Hideki sẽ đi làm? - Anh ấy đã đi làm rồi. ☊ 947
You can't go to bed. You haven't brushed your teeth yet. ☊ Cậu không thể đi ngủ được. Cậu chưa đánh răng. ☊ 949
Ramona's just gotten out of the hospital, so she can't go to work. ☊ Ramona vừa mới ra viện nên cô ấy không đi làm được. ☊ 950
Have you given the post o ce our new address yet? ☊ Cậu đã đưa cho bưu điện địa chỉ mới nhà chúng ta chưa? ☊ 951
The postman hasn't come yet. ☊ Nhân viên bưu điện chưa đến. ☊ 955
We've already done our packing for our trip. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đóng gói xong xuôi cho chuyến đi. ☊ 959
Your friend has to pay her phone bill. Ask her if she has paid her phone bill yet. ☊ Bạn của cậu phải trả tiền điện thoại. Hỏi cô ấy xem cô ấy đã trả tiền điện thoại chưa. ☊ 964
We didn't take a vacation last year. ☊ Chúng tôi năm ngoái không đi nghỉ. ☊ 968
What time did Jamaal go out? ☊ Jamaal đã đi ra ngoài lúc mấy giờ? ☊ 969
Kenji went home. ☊ Kenji đã đi về nhà. ☊ 971
The email didn't arrive at all. ☊ Bức thư điện tử đã không hề đến. ☊ The email didn't arrive today.'> 973 The email didn't arrive today.'>
The email hasn't arrived yet. > The email didn't arrive today. The email didn't arrive today.'> ☊ Bức thư điện tử chưa đến. Bức thư điện tử hôm nay đã không đến. ☊ 983
Liting isn't here; she's gone out. ☊ Lệ Đình không có ở đây; cô ấy đã ra ngoài rồi. ☊ 988
What time did you go to bed last night? ☊ Cậu đi ngủ lúc mấy giờ tối hôm qua? ☊ 991
Mira travels a lot. She's visited many countries. ☊ Mira đi du lịch rất nhiều. Cô ấy đã đến thăm được rất nhiều nước. ☊ 992
I turned o the light before leaving this morning. ☊ Tôi đã tắt đèn trước khi đi lúc sáng nay. ☊ 996
We went there on vacation two (2) years ago. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đi nghỉ ở đó hai năm trước. ☊ 1015
I'm never invited to parties. ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ được mời đi dự tiệc. ☊ 1018
Whwas the telephone invented? ☊ Điện thoại được phát minh khi nào? ☊ 1024
(1876). ☊ Điện thoại được Bell phát minh năm 1879. ☊ 1029
Stamps are sold at the post o ce. ☊ Tem được bán ở bưu điện. ☊ 1034
My phone was stola few days ago. ☊ Điện thoại của tôi bị trộm mấy ngày trước. ☊ 1041
Why did the email get sent to the wrong address? ☊ Tại sao lá thư điện tử lại bị gửi sai địa chỉ? ☊ 1098
What are you doing tonight? ☊ Cậu định làm gì tối nay? ☊ 1108
Where have Daisuke and Aiko gone? ☊ Daisuke và Aiko đã đi đâu? ☊ 1117
Where are they going? ☊ Họ đang đi đâu đấy? ☊ 1132
Mitsuko has traveled a lot, but she doesn't speak any foreign languages. ☊ Mitsuko đi du lịch được nhiều nơi rồi nhưng cô ấy chẳng nói được ngoại ngữ nào cả. ☊ 1133
You can turn o the television. I'm not watching it. ☊ Cậu có thể tắt vô tuyến đi. Tôi đang không xem. ☊ 1141
What time did he go? ☊ Anh ấy đi lúc mấy giờ? ☊ 1154
Why are you so tired? Did you go to bed late last night? ☊ Tại sao cậu lại mệt thế? Tối qua cậu có đi ngủ muộn không? ☊ 1158
Kasumi isn't at home. She's gone away for a few days. ☊ Kasumi không có nhà. Cô ấy đi vắng vài ngày. ☊ 1178
It rained a lot while we were on vacation. ☊ Trời mưa rất nhiều hồi chúng tôi đi nghỉ. ☊ 1181
I went to bed early because I was tired. ☊ Tôi đã đi ngủ sớm vì tôi mệt. ☊ 1195
expensive hotel. ☊ Chuyến đi nghỉ của chúng tôi tốn rất nhiều tiền vì chúng tôi đã ở trong một khách sạn đắt tiền. ☊ 1201
I'm not working next week. ☊ Tuần sau tôi sẽ không đi làm. ☊ 1202
Yuliana's going to the dentist on Friday. ☊ Yuliana sẽ đi khám nha sĩ vào Thứ sáu. ☊ 1204
Are you meeting your friends tonight? ☊ Cậu có đi gặp bạn cậu tối nay không? ☊ 1212
I'm going to a concert tomorrow. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi xem hoà nhạc ngày mai. ☊ 1214
What time are you leaving? ☊ Cậu sẽ đi lúc mấy giờ? ☊ 1215
What time does your plane leave? ☊ Máy bay mấy giờ đi? ☊ 1220
Vitale and Rosetta are going to a party. ☊ Vitale và Rosetta sẽ đi dự một bữa tiệc. ☊ 1221
Are you working next week? ☊ Cậu tuần sau có đi làm không? ☊ 1223
Whis Yijuan going on vacation? ☊ Khi nào Nhất Quyên đi nghỉ? ☊ 1224
I'm going to the movies on Monday. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi xem lm vào Thứ hai. ☊ 1226
My parents are going on vacation next week. — Sounds good, where are they going? ☊ Bố mẹ tôi tuần sau sẽ đi nghỉ. Hay thế, họ đi đâu thế? ☊ 1229
too? ☊ Tôi sẽ ra ngoài với vài người bạn tối nay. Sao cậu không đi cùng luôn? ☊ 1231
How are you getting home after the party tomorrow? By taxi? ☊ Cậu định về nhà bằng cách nào sau bữa tiệc ngày mai? Đi taxi à? ☊ 1232
I can go by bus. The last bus leaves at midnight. ☊ Tôi có thể đi xe bus. Chuyến bus cuối cùng đi lúc giữa đêm. ☊ 1233
Do you want to go to the movies tonight? — Sure, what time does the movie begin? ☊ Cậu có muốn đi xem lm tối nay không? - Chắc chắn, mấy giờ thì lm bắt đầu? ☊ 1234
What are you doing tomorrow afternoon? — I'm working. ☊ Chiều mai cậu định làm gì? - Tôi làm việc. ☊ 1237
I'm going to buy some books tomorrow. ☊ Ngày mai tôi định đi mua ít sách. ☊ 1238
Shakti's going to sell her car. ☊ Shakti sẽ bán xe hơi đi. ☊ 1240
What are you going to wear to the wedding next week? ☊ Cậu định mặc gì trong đám cưới tuần sau? ☊ 1241
I'm going to wash my hands. ☊ Tôi sắp đi rửa tay. ☊ 1242
Are you going to invite Walter to your party? ☊ Cậu có định mời Walter tới bữa tiệc của cậu không? ☊ 1243
I'm playing tennis with Satomi tomorrow. ☊ Mai tôi đi chơi quần vợt với Satomi. ☊ 1247
What are you going to wear to the party tonight? ☊ Cậu định mặc gì trong bữa tiệc tối nay? ☊ 1248
It's a nice day. I don't want to take the bus. I'm going to walk. ☊ Hôm nay đẹp trời. Tôi không muốn bắt xe bus. Tôi sẽ đi bộ. ☊ 1249
Yevgeniy's going to St. Petersburg next week. He's going to go with some friends. ☊ Yevgeniy sẽ tới Saint Peterbug tuần sau. Anh ấy đi cùng vài người bạn. ☊ 1250
I'm hungry. I'm going to have a sandwich. ☊ Tôi đói. Tôi đi ăn sandwich đây. ☊ 1251
present. ☊ Tuần sau là sinh nhật Violetta. Chúng tôi định tặng cô ấy một món quà. ☊ 1252
Feliciana says she's feeling very tired. She's going to lie down for an hour. ☊ Feliciana nói cô ấy rất mệt. Cô ấy sẽ đi nằm một tiếng. ☊ 1253
watch it? ☊ Có bài diễn văn của tổng thống trên vô tuyến tối nay. Cậu có định xem không? ☊ 1255
Aliyah goes to work every day. She's always there from eight thirty (8:30) until four thirty (4:30). ☊ Aliyah ngày nào cũng đi làm. Cô ấy luôn ở đấy từ tám rưỡi đến bốn rưỡi. ☊ 1259
in Dubai. Next week she'll be in Singapore. ☊ Yuko đi rất nhiều. Hôm nay cô ấy ở Frankfurt. Mai cô ấy ở Dubai. Tuần sau cô ấy ở Singapore. ☊ 1262
We'll probably go out tonight. ☊ Chúng tôi có thể sẽ đi ra ngoài tối nay. ☊ 1265
Don't drink co ee before you go to bed; otherwise, you won't sleep. ☊ Đừng uống cà phê trước khi đi ngủ, nếu không cậu sẽ không ngủ được. ☊ 1269
with us? ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ đi xem lm vào Thứ bảy. Cậu có muốn đi cùng chúng tôi không? ☊ 1272
Are you going to take your driver's test tomorrow? ☊ Mai cậu có đi thi lái xe không? ☊ 1279
At the end of her trip she'll be very tired. ☊ Cuối chuyến đi cô ấy sẽ rất mệt. ☊ 1284
I'm going away for a few days. I'm leaving tonight, so I won't be at home tomorrow. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi vắng ít hôm. Tối nay tôi đi nên mai tôi sẽ không ở nhà. ☊ 1288
Well, go to bed early and you'll feel better in the morning. ☊ Rồi, đi ngủ sớm đi rồi sáng cậu sẽ thấy khoẻ hơn. ☊ 1290
I'm sorry I was late this morning. It won't happagain. ☊ Cho tôi xin lỗi vì sáng nay tôi đã đi muộn. Chuyện này sẽ không tái diễn nữa. ☊ 1299
We're going to the theater tonight. We've got tickets. ☊ Tối nay chúng tôi sẽ đi xem hoà nhạc. Chúng tôi có vé rồi. ☊ 1301
(8:40). ☊ Sáng mai họ sẽ đi. Tàu hoả chạy lúc tám giờ bốn mươi. ☊ 1302
Why are you putting on your coat? — I'm going out. ☊ Sao cậu mặc áo khoác? - Tôi sắp đi ra ngoài. ☊ 1310
I'm tired. I think I'll go to bed early tonight. ☊ Tôi mệt. Tôi nghĩ tối nay tôi sẽ đi ngủ sớm. ☊ 1315
What are you doing this weekend? ☊ Cậu định làm gì cuối tuần này? ☊ 1318
It's a nice day. Shall we go for a walk? ☊ Trời đẹp quá. Chúng ta đi bộ nhé? ☊ 1321
It's a nice day. Should we go for a walk? ☊ Trời đẹp quá. Chúng ta có nên đi bộ không? ☊ 1323
joy your vacation. — I'll send you a postcard. ☊ Tận hưởng kì nghỉ đi. - Tôi sẽ gửi bưu thiếp cho cậu. ☊ 1327
Are you coming with me? — No, I don't think so. I'm staying here. ☊ Cậu có đi cùng tôi không? - Không, tôi nghĩ là không. Tôi sẽ ở đây. ☊ 1336
I need some exercise. I think I'll go for a walk. ☊ Tôi cần tập thể dục. Tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ đi bộ. ☊ 1341
I can't go out with you tomorrow night, as I'm working. ☊ Tối mai tôi không đi ra ngoài với cậu được vì tôi còn làm việc. ☊ 1343
Shall I wait here? — No, come with me. ☊ Tôi đợi đây nhé? - Không, đi theo tôi. ☊ 1344
Should I go to the store? — No, I'll go. ☊ Tôi đi ra cửa hàng được không? - Không, tôi sẽ đi. ☊ 1346
I'm not sure where to go on vacation. I might go to Costa Rica. ☊ Tôi không chắc sẽ đi đâu vào kì nghỉ. Có thể tôi đi Costa Rica ☊ 1348
I might go to the movies tonight, but I'm not sure. ☊ Có thể tôi tối nay đi xem lm, nhưng tôi không chắc. ☊ 1349
this afternoon. ☊ Faruq định bao giờ gọi cậu? - Tôi không biết. ☊ 1350
Take an umbrella with you. It might rain. ☊ Cầm theo ô đi. Trời có khi mưa đấy. ☊ 1351
Buy a lottery ticket. You might be lucky. ☊ Mua một vé xổ số đi. Có khi cậu gặp may đấy. ☊ 1352
Are you going out tonight? — I might. ☊ Cậu có định ra ngoài tối nay không? - Có thể. ☊ I might play tennis tomorrow.'> 1353 I might play tennis tomorrow.'>
I'm playing tennis tomorrow. > I might play tennis tomorrow. I might play tennis tomorrow.'> ☊ Mai tôi định đi chơi quần vợt. Có thể mai tôi sẽ đi chơi quần vợt. ☊ 1354
Hadiya's going to call later. ☊ Hadiya định sẽ gọi sau. ☊ 1356
I might not go to work tomorrow. ☊ Có thể mai tôi sẽ không đi làm. ☊ 1358
I may go to the movies tonight. ☊ Tối nay có thể tôi sẽ đi xem lm. ☊ 1362
movies. ☊ Có khả năng là tôi sẽ đi xem lm. Tôi có thể sẽ đi xem lm. ☊ I might see you tomorrow.'> 1363 I might see you tomorrow.'>
It's possible that I'll see you tomorrow. > I might see you tomorrow. I might see you tomorrow.'> ☊ Có khả năng là mai tôi sẽ đi gặp cậu. Tôi có thể sẽ gặp cậu ngày mai. ☊ 1369
Where are you going for your vacation? — I'm not sure. I might go to Italy. ☊ Cậu định đi nghỉ ở đâu? - Tôi cũng không rõ. Có thể tôi sẽ đi Ý. ☊ 1370
What are you doing this weekend? — I don't know. I might go hiking. ☊ Cậu định làm gì cuối tuần này? - Tôi không biết. Tôi có thể sẽ đi leo núi. ☊ 1372
What are you going to have for dinner? — I don't know. I might have Italian food. ☊ Cậu định ăn gì bữa tối nay? - Tôi không biết. Có thể tôi sẽ ăn món Ý. ☊ 1373
take the bus. ☊ Tối nay cậu định về nhà thế nào? - Tôi không rõ. Có thể tôi sẽ bắt xe bus. ☊ 1374
I hear you won some money. What are you going to do with it? — I haven't decided yet. I might opa restaurant. ☊ Tôi nghe nói cậu thắng được ít tiền. Cậu định làm gì với số tiền đấy? - Tôi chưa quyết định. Có thể tôi sẽ mở nhà hàng. ☊ 1375
He's playing tennis tomorrow afternoon. ☊ Anh ấy định mai chơi quần vợt. ☊ 1378
He won't be working tomorrow. ☊ Mai anh ấy sẽ không đi làm. ☊ 1382
He might go shopping, but he's not sure. ☊ Anh ấy có thể sẽ đi mua sắm nhưng anh ấy cũng không chắc. ☊ 1402
Can you drive a motorcycle? ☊ Cậu biết đi xe máy không? ☊ 1410
Rashid doesn't know what to do. He can't decide. ☊ Rashid không biết phải làm gì. Anh ấy không quyết định được. ☊ 1411
Lakshmi couldn't go to the meeting last week. She was sick. ☊ Lakshmi tuần trước không đi họp được. Cô ấy bị ốm. ☊ 1414
near you. ☊ Bạn tôi có cùng mã bưu điện với cậu. Họ chắc chắn là sống gần cậu. ☊ 1416
The phone rang eight (8) times and Samiya didn't answer. She must not be at home. ☊ Chuông điện thoại reo tám lần mà Samiya không nghe. Cô ấy hẳn là đã không ở nhà. ☊ 1417
Xavier takes the bus everywhere. He must not have a car. ☊ Xavier đi đâu cũng bắt xe bus. Hẳn là anh ấy không có xe hơi. ☊ 1418
The Silvas are always home on Fridays. They must not work then. ☊ Nhà Silvas luôn ở nhà ngày Thứ sáu. Họ hẳn là không đi làm hôm đó. ☊ 1423
week. ☊ Chúng tôi phải đeo kính bảo hộ hồi chúng tôi đi thăm nhà máy tuần trước. ☊ 1424
Bicyclists must not ride on the sidewalk. ☊ Người đi xe đạp không được đi trên vỉa hè. ☊ 1425
You must not be late for school again. ☊ Cậu không được đi học muộn nữa. ☊ 1429
The phone's ringing. I know it's not for me. It must be for you. ☊ Chuông điện thoại đang reo. Tôi biết nó không phải của tôi. Chắc chắn nó phải là của cậu. ☊ 1434
I know Ms. Thompson has a job, but she's always home during the day. She must work at night. ☊ Tôi biết cô Thompson có việc làm nhưng cô ấy luôn ở nhà suốt ban ngày. Cô ấy hẳn là đi làm đêm. ☊ 1437
very early. ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ gặp hàng xóm vào buổi sáng. Anh ấy hẳn là rời nhà đi làm rất sớm. ☊ 1444
High school students who want to go to college must get good grades. ☊ Những học sinh phổ thông trung học muốn vào đại học phải có điểm số cao. ☊ 1445
This highway is closed. Drivers must take another road. ☊ Đường cao tốc này đã đóng. Lái xe phải đi một đường khác. ☊ 1452
We must not forget to turn o the lights whwe leave. ☊ Chúng ta không được quên tắt đèn khi rời đi. ☊ 1453
work. ☊ Tôi thường không làm việc Thứ bảy nhưng Thứ bảy tuần trước tôi phải đi làm. ☊ 1455
It's a good movie. You should go and see it. ☊ Bộ phim này hay. Cậu nên đi xem nó. ☊ 1459
Leopold shouldn't go to bed so late. ☊ Leopold không nên đi ngủ muộn thế. ☊ 1465
I don't think we should go yet. It's too early. ☊ Tôi nghĩ chúng ta chưa nên đi vội. Như thế sớm quá. ☊ 1468
I should study tonight, but I think I'll go to the movies. ☊ Tối nay tôi nên học bài nhưng tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ đi xem lm. ☊ 1469
I have to study tonight. I can't go to the movies. ☊ Tối nay tôi phải học bài. Tôi không đi xem lm được. ☊ 1470
I ought to study tonight, but I think I'll go to the movies. ☊ Tối nay tôi cần phải học bài nhưng tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ đi xem lm. ☊ 1472
It's late, and you're very tired. You should go to bed. ☊ Giờ đã muộn mà cậu lại rất mệt. Cậu nên đi ngủ. ☊ 1483
We have to get up early tomorrow. I think we should go home now. ☊ Mai chúng ta phải dậy sớm. Tôi nghĩ giờ chúng ta nên về nhà đi. ☊ 1485
You don't need your car. You should sell it. ☊ Cậu không cần xe hơi của cậu. Cậu nên bán nó đi. ☊ 1486
Valentina needs a change. I think she should take a trip. ☊ Valentina cần thay đổi. Tôi nghĩ cô ấy nên đi một chuyến. ☊ 1488
You're still sick. I don't think you should go to work. ☊ Cậu còn ốm. Tôi nghĩ cậu không nên đi làm. ☊ 1489
Simon isn't feeling well today. I think he should go see the doctor. ☊ Simon hôm nay không được khoẻ. Tôi nghĩ anh ấy nên đi khám. ☊ 1492
I think everybody should travel to another country. ☊ Tôi nghĩ mọi người nên đi một nước khác. ☊ 1495
I'll be late for work tomorrow. I have to go to the dentist. ☊ Mai tôi sẽ đi làm muộn. Tôi phải đi khám nha sĩ. ☊ 1499
I was late for work yesterday. I had to go to the dentist. ☊ Hôm qua tôi đi làm muộn. Tôi phải đi khám nha sĩ. ☊ 1500
We had to walk home last night. There were no buses. ☊ Tối qua tôi phải đi bộ về nhà. Lúc đó xe bus không có. ☊ 1501
What time do you have to go to the dentist tomorrow? ☊ Mai mấy giờ cậu phải đi khám nha sĩ? ☊ 1504
I'm not working tomorrow, so I don't have to get up early. ☊ Mai tôi không đi làm nên tôi không phải dậy sớm. ☊ 1512
Barbara isn't at home much. She has to travel a lot for her job. ☊ Barbara không ở nhà nhiều. Cô ấy phải đi nhiều do công việc của cô ấy. ☊ 1514
We had to walk home last night. There were no buses. ☊ Tối qua chúng tôi phải đi bộ về nhà. Lúc đó không có xe bus. ☊ 1515
It's late. I have to go now. I'll see you tomorrow. ☊ Bây giờ đã muộn. Tôi phải đi đây. Ngay mai tôi sẽ gặp lại cậu. ☊ 1518
I'm going to bed. I have to get up early tomorrow. ☊ Tôi đi ngủ đây. Mai tôi còn phải dậy sớm. ☊ 1522
Claire has to go somewhere. — Where does she have to go? ☊ Claire phải đi đâu đó. Cô ấy phải đi đâu? ☊ 1525
They had to leave early. — Why did they have to leave early? ☊ Họ đã phải ra đi sớm. Tại sao họ phải ra đi sớm? ☊ 1526
Minoru has to go to Moscow. — Whdoes he have to go? ☊ Minoru phải đi Moskva. Khi nào thì anh ấy phải đi? ☊ 1527
Why are you going out? You don't have to go out. ☊ Tại sao cậu lại đi ra ngoài? Cậu không phải đi ra ngoài. ☊ 1530
Why do you want to leave now? We don't have to leave now. ☊ Tại sao cậu muốn ra đi bây giờ? Chúng ta không cần phải ra đi bây giờ. ☊ 1532
I have to drive fty (50) miles to work every day. > I have to drive eighty (80) kilometers to work every day. ☊ Ngày nào tôi cũng phải lái xe năm mươi dặm đi làm. ☊ 1533
I have to take the subway to class every day. ☊ Ngày nào tôi cũng phải bắt tàu điện ngầm đi học. ☊ 1534
I had to have dinner with my family yesterday. ☊ Hôm qua tôi phải ăn tối với gia đình tôi. ☊ 1540
Would you like to go for a walk? ☊ Cậu muốn đi dạo bộ không? ☊ 1547
Would you like to go to the movies tonight? ☊ Cậu có muốn đi xem lm tối nay không? ☊ 1548
lot. ☊ Cậu có thích đi xem lm không? - Có, tôi đi xem lm nhiều lắm. ☊ 1552
with you. ☊ Tối nay tôi muốn đi xem lm. Có thể Emily sẽ đi với cậu. ☊ 1553
Would you like to go to the movies with me tonight? ☊ Tối nay cậu có muốn đi xem lm với tôi không? ☊ 1554
too. ☊ Tôi muốn đi chơi quần vợt ngày mai. Có thể Văn Kiệt cũng sẽ chơi. ☊ 1555
Would you like to play tennis with me tomorrow? ☊ Mai cậu muốn đi chơi quần vợt với tôi không? ☊ 1557
Would you like to go to a concert with me next week? ☊ Cậu có muốn đi xem hoà nhạc với tôi tuần sau? ☊ 1558
but you have one. ☊ Trời đang mưa và Nhã Cầm định ra ngoài. Cô ấy không có ô nhưng cậu có. ☊ 1561
Would you like to go out for a walk? ☊ Cậu có muốn ra ngoài đi bộ không? ☊ 1566
I'm tired. I'd like to go to bed now. ☊ Tôi mệt. Tôi muốn đi ngủ bây giờ. ☊ 1572
Should we go now? — No, not yet. I'd rather wait until later. ☊ Giờ ta nên đi chưa? Chưa. Tôi thích đợi lát nữa hơn. ☊ 1573
I'd like to go now, but Gary would rather wait until later. ☊ Tôi muốn đi bây giờ nhưng Gary thích đợi lát nữa hơn. ☊ 1575
I'm feeling tired. I'd rather not go out tonight. ☊ Tôi đang mệt. Tôi thấy không đi ra ngoài tối nay thì hơn. ☊ 1576
Jisang is feeling tired. He'd rather not go out tonight. ☊ Chí Tường đang mệt. Anh ấy thấy không đi ra ngoài tối nay thì hơn. ☊ 1580
Which would you rather do: go to the movies or watch a DVD at home? ☊ Cậu thích làm gì hơn: đi rạp xem lm hay ở nhà xem vô tuyến? ☊ 1588
We'd rather go to the movies than watch a DVD at home. ☊ Chúng tôi thích đi rạp xem lm hơn xem DVD ở nhà. ☊ 1595
Do you want to go to the movies, or just watch TV? ☊ Cậu có muốn đi xem lm không, hay chỉ xem vô tuyến? ☊ 1598
Should we walk home, or would you rather take a taxi? ☊ Chúng ta có nên đi bộ về nhà không, hay cậu muốn đi taxi hơn? ☊ 1599
Do you want me to come with you, or would you prefer to go alone? ☊ Cậu có muốn tôi đến cùng cậu không, hay cậu thích đi một mình hơn? ☊ 1600
Yiting doesn't want to go to college. She'd rather get a job. ☊ Y Đình không muốn học đại học. Cô ấy thích có việc làm hơn. ☊ 1602
I'd rather not call him. I'd prefer to write him an email. ☊ Tôi thấy không gọi anh ấy thì hơn. Tôi thích viết cho anh ấy hơn là gửi thư điện tử. ☊ 1611
Which would you prefer to study: electronics or philosophy? ☊ Cậu thích học gì hơn: điện tử hay triết học? ☊ 1612
I'd rather study philosophy than electronics. ☊ Tôi thích triết học hơn điện tử. ☊ 1616
I don't want to talk to you. Go away! ☊ Tôi không muốn nói chuyện với cậu. Biến đi! ☊ 1622
Please don't go. Stay here with me. ☊ Xin cậu đừng đi. Ở đây với tôi. ☊ 1624
It's a nice day. Let's go out. ☊ Trời đẹp quá. Đi ra ngoài đi. ☊ 1625
Come on! Let's dance. ☊ Thôi nào! Nhảy đi nào. ☊ 1626
Are you ready? Let's go. ☊ Cậu sẵn sàng chưa? Đi thôi. ☊ 1627
Let's have sh for dinner tonight. ☊ Tối nay ăn cá đi. ☊ 1628
Should we go out tonight? — No, I'm tired. Let's stay home. ☊ Tối nay chúng ta có nên ra ngoài không? - Không, tôi mệt. Hãy ở nhà đi. ☊ 1629
It's cold. Let's not go out. Let's stay home. ☊ Trời đang lạnh. Mình đừng ra ngoài nữa. Ở nhà đi. ☊ 1630
Let's not have sh for dinner tonight. Let's have chicken. ☊ Tối nay chúng ta đừng ăn cá nữa. Chúng ta ăn gà đi. ☊ 1632
Would you like to play tennis? — No, let's go for a swim. ☊ Cậu có muốn chơi quần vợt không? - Không, đi bơi đi. ☊ 1633
Do you want to walk home? — No, let's take the bus. ☊ Cậu muốn đi bộ về nhà không? - Không, bắt xe bus đi. ☊ 1634
Shall I put some music on? — No, let's watch a movie. ☊ Tôi bật tí nhạc nhé? - Thôi, mình xem lm đi. ☊ 1635
Should we have dinner at home? — No, let's go to a restaurant. ☊ Chúng ta có nên ăn tối ở nhà không? - Không, đi ăn nhà hàng đi. ☊ 1636
Would you like to go now? — No, let's wait a while. ☊ Cậu muốn đi bây giờ không? - Không, đợi một lát đi. ☊ 1640
open. ☊ Cậu có muốn tôi đóng cửa sổ không? - Không, cứ để nó mở đi. ☊ 1641
Should I call you tonight? — No, call me in the morning. ☊ Tôi có nên gọi cậu tối nay không? - Thôi, gọi tôi sáng mai đi. ☊ 1643
Do you want me to turn on the light? — No, leave the light o . ☊ Cậu có muốn tôi bật đèn không? - Không, cứ để nó tắt đi. ☊ 1646
Should we take a taxi? — No, let's take a bus. ☊ Chúng ta có nên bắt taxi không? - Thôi, ta bắt xe bus đi. ☊ 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. ☊ 1689
Are there any phone messages for me this morning? ☊ Có tin nhắn điện thoại nào cho tôi sáng nay không? ☊ 1690
Were there any phone messages for me yesterday? ☊ Có tin nhắn điện thoại nào cho tôi hôm qua không? ☊ 1697
manager soon. ☊ Quản lí của công đi sắp đi, thế nên sẽ sớm có một quản lí mới. ☊ 1698
I'm going out of town tomorrow. I'm packing my things today because there won't be time tomorrow. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi ra khỏi thị trấn ngày mai. Tôi đóng gói đồ đạc hôm nay vì ngày mai sẽ không có thời gian. ☊ 1725
We have to go now. It's very late. ☊ Chúng ta phải đi thôi. Muộn lắm rồi. ☊ 1729
Is it okay to call you at the o ce? ☊ Gọi điện cho cậu ở cơ quan có vấn đề gì không? ☊ 1730
it? ☊ Cậu có muốn đi bộ đến khách sạn không? - Tôi không biết. Đường đi bao xa? ☊ 1745
If you go to bed late, it's di cult to get up early in the morning. ☊ Nếu cậu đi ngủ muộn thì sẽ khó để dậy sớm vào buổi sáng. ☊ 1749
I like traveling. It's interesting to visit di erent places. ☊ Tôi thích đi xa. Tham quan những nơi khác nhau rất thú vị. ☊ 1757
won't. ☊ Cậu có đi học tối nay không? - Tôi nên đi nhưng có thể tôi sẽ không đi. ☊ 1778
I'm ready to go, but Sonia isn't. ☊ Tôi đã sẵn sàng đi nhưng Sonia thì chưa. ☊ 1799
Have you ever beto Peru? — No, but Eveline has. She went there on vacation last year. ☊ Cậu đã đến Peru bao giờ chưa? - Chưa, nhưng Eveline đến rồi. Cô ấy đã đi nghỉ ở đó năm ngoái. ☊ 1803
Are you going out tonight? — I might. I don't know for sure. ☊ Tối nay cậu có định ra ngoài không? - Có thể. Tôi không biết chắc. ☊ 1809
Do you like classical music? — Yes, I do. ☊ Cậu có thích nhạc cổ điển không? - Có. ☊ 1810
Will you be in Miami tomorrow? — No, I won't. ☊ Mai cậu có đi Miami không? - Không. ☊ 1820
Emilia isn't at work today. — She isn't? Is she sick? ☊ Emilia không đi làm hôm nay. - Không à? Cô ấy có bị ốm không? ☊ 1834
Clara doesn't go out much, does she? — No, she doesn't. ☊ Clara không đi ra ngoài nhiều đúng không? - Đúng. ☊ 1837
I didn't go to work yesterday. — You didn't? Were you sick? ☊ Hôm qua tôi không đi làm. - Không à? Cậu ốm à? ☊ 1847
There's a football game on TV tonight. — There is? Are you going to watch it? ☊ Tối nay có một trận bóng đá trên vô tuyến. - Có à? Cậu có định xem nó không? ☊ 1864
Claude went to college, didn't he? — Yes, he studied psychology. ☊ Claude có đi học đại học đúng không? - Đúng, anh ấy học tâm lí học. ☊ 1869
was last sewalking home. ☊ Cảnh sát đang tìm kiếm một cậu bé mất tích. Người ta tin rằng lần cuối cậu ấy được nhìn thấy là khi đang đi bộ về nhà. ☊ 1872
The strike started three (3) weeks ago. It's expected that it'll end soon. ☊ Cuộc đình công bắt đầu cách đây ba tuần. Người ta hi vọng nó sẽ kết thúc sớm. ☊ 1874
Let's go and see that movie. It's supposed to be good. ☊ Đi xem bộ lm đó đi. Bộ lm nghe bảo là hay. ☊ 1876
What are you doing at work? You're supposed to be on vacation. ☊ Cậu đang làm gì ở cơ quan? Đáng ra cậu phải đang đi nghỉ chứ. ☊ 1882
This coat is dirty. You should get it cleaned. ☊ Cái áo khoác này bẩn. Cậu nên đem nó đi giặt. ☊ 1884
How oftdo you have your car serviced? ☊ Bao lâu cậu đi bảo dưỡng xe một lần? ☊ 1885
I don't like having my picture taken. ☊ Tôi không thích để tranh của tôi bị lấy đi. ☊ 1886
Our neighbor just got air conditioning installed in their house. ☊ Hàng xóm của chúng tôi vừa cho lắp điều hoà nhiệt độ trong nhà họ. ☊ 1892
call me whshe got back. ☊ Olivia đã nói cô ấy sẽ đi vắng vài ngày và sẽ gọi cho tôi khi nào cô ấy về. ☊ 1898
I haven't beto the movies in ages. — You haven't? I thought you said you had just gone a few days ago. ☊ Mãi mà tôi chưa đi xem lm. - Chưa á? Tôi tưởng cậu đã nói là cậu vừa mới đi xem mấy hôm trước. ☊ 1899
Maalik said he had wokup feeling sick, so he hadn't gone to work. ☊ Maalik nói anh ấy lúc thức dậy thấy không khoẻ nên anh ấy đã không đi làm. ☊ 1901
She told me that she wants to go to South America next year. > She told me that she wanted to go to South America next year. ☊ Cô ấy bảo tôi rằng sang năm cô ấy muốn đi Nam Mĩ. > Cô ấy bảo tôi rằng sang năm cô ấy muốn đi Nam Mĩ. ☊ 1918
Why wasn't Nicholas at work yesterday? ☊ Tại sao hôm qua Nicholas không đi làm? ☊ 1927
Why did she leave early? > I wonder why she left early. ☊ Tại sao cô ấy lại rời đi sớm? > Tôi tự hỏi tại sao cô ấy lại rời đi ☊ 1930
She asked if I was willing to travel. ☊ Cô ấy hỏi tôi có muốn đi xa không. ☊ 1942
Do you have to leave already? — I'm afraid so. ☊ Cậu đã phải đi chưa? - Tôi e là rồi. ☊ 1957
Renee suggested going to the movies. ☊ Renée gợi ý là đi xem lm. ☊ 1959
I'll do the shopping whI've nished cleaning the apartment. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi mua sắm khi nào tôi dọn xong căn hộ. ☊ 1962
WhI'm on vacation, I enjoy not having to get up early. ☊ Khi tôi đi nghỉ tôi không thích phải dậy sớm. ☊ 1966
I can't imagine Theo riding a motorcycle. ☊ Tôi không tưởng tượng nổi cảnh Theo đi xe máy. ☊ 1971
Sabine suggested that we go to the movies. ☊ Sabine gợi ý rằng chúng ta nên đi xem lm. ☊ 1972
Should we postpone leaving today until tomorrow? — No, we should try leaving as soon as possible. ☊ Chúng ta có nên trì hoãn đi hôm nay sang ngày mai không? - Không, chúng ta nên cố đi càng sớm càng tốt. ☊ 1975
It was late, so we decided to take a taxi home. ☊ Lúc đó muộn rồi nên chúng tôi đã quyết định bắt taxi về nhà. ☊ 1979
We decided not to go out because of the weather. ☊ Chúng tôi quyết đinh không đi ra ngoài vì lí do thời tiết. ☊ 1981
Are you thinking of buying a car? — Yeah, but I still haven't made up my mind. ☊ Cậu đang nghĩ đến việc mua xe hơi à? - Ừ nhưng tôi vẫn chưa quyết định. ☊ 1984
street. ☊ Nikolai giả vờ như không trông thấy tôi khi anh ấy đi ngang qua tôi trên đường. ☊ 1991
They claim to have solved the problem. ☊ Họ khẳng định là đã giải quyết xong vấn đề. ☊ 2006
Stan suggested I ask you for advice. ☊ Stan gợi ý cho tôi đi xin lời khuyên của cậu. ☊ I was warned not to believe anything he says.'> 2016 I was warned not to believe anything he says.'>
I was told that I shouldn't believe everything he says. > I was warned not to believe anything he says. I was warned not to believe anything he says.'> ☊ Tôi được bảo rằng tôi không nên tin bất cứ điều gì anh ấy nói. > Tôi được cảnh báo rằng đừng tin bất cứ điều gì anh ấy nói. ☊ Having a car enables you to get around more easily.'> 2017 Having a car enables you to get around more easily.'>
If you have a car, you're able to get around more easily. > Having a car enables you to get around more easily. Having a car enables you to get around more easily.'> ☊ Nếu cậu có xe hơi thì cậu có thể đi loanh quanh dễ dàng hơn. > Có xe hơi cho phép cậu đi loanh quanh dễ dàng hơn. ☊ 2020
Please remember to mail the letter on your way to work. ☊ Làm ơn nhớ gửi lá thư trên đường cậu đi làm. ☊ 2038
My cellphone needs to be charged. > My cellphone needs charging. ☊ Điện thoại di động của tôi cần được nạp pile. > Điện thoại di động của tôi cần nạp pile. ☊ 2041
help me move this table? ☊ Tôi cần cậu giúp một tay dịch cái bàn này đi. > Cậu thấy cậu có thể giúp tôi một tay dich cái bàn này đi được không? ☊ 2054
I'd love to meet your family. ☊ Tôi rất muốn gặp gia đình cậu. ☊ 2058
We'd like to have gone on vacation, but we didn't have enough money. ☊ Tôi cũng muốn đi nghỉ lắm nhưng chúng tôi đã không có đủ tiền. ☊ 2061
I prefer driving over traveling by train. > I prefer to drive rather than travel by train. ☊ Tôi thích lái xe hơn là đi tàu hoả. ☊ 2063
I'd rather stay at home tonight than go to the movies. ☊ Tôi thích ở nhà tối nay hơn là đi xem lm. > Tôi thích ở nhà tối nay hơn là đi xem lm. ☊ 2069
I'd prefer to take a taxi rather than walk home. ☊ Tôi muốn bắt taxi hơn là đi bộ về nhà. ☊ 2070
I'd prefer to go swimming rather than playing basketball. ☊ Tôi thích đi bơi hơn là đi chơi bóng rổ. ☊ 2079
It was a stupid thing to say. I said it without thinking. ☊ Nói ra điều đó thật ngu xuẩn. Tôi đã nói mà không suy nghĩ. ☊ 2087
Ramona lives alone. She's lived alone for fteen (15) years. It's not strange for her. ☊ Ramona sống một mình. Cô ấy đã sống một mình được mười lăm năm. Điều đó không lạ gì với cô ấy. ☊ 2092
Malika's husband is often away. She doesn't mind. She's used to him being away. ☊ Chồng của Malika thường xuyên đi vắng. Cô ấy không bận tâm. Cô ấy đã quen với việc anh ấy đi vắng. ☊ 2095
my bike. ☊ Tôi từng ngày nào cũng lái xe đi làm nhưng ngày nay tôi thường đi xe đạp. ☊ 2105
We've decided against moving to Australia. ☊ Chúng tôi đã phản đối việc rời đi Úc. ☊ 2106
Do you feel like going out tonight? ☊ Cậu có thích đi ra ngoài tối nay không? ☊ 2110
Nobody suspected the employee of being a spy. ☊ Không ai nghi nhân viên đó là gián điệp. ☊ 2118
I live only a short walk from here, so it's not worth taking a taxi. ☊ Tôi sống cách đây chỉ một quãng ngắn đi bộ nên không cần phải bắt taxi. ☊ 2119
There was no point in waiting any longer, so we left. ☊ Đợi nữa cũng chả được tích sự gì nên chúng tôi đã đi. ☊ 2120
Our ight was very early in the morning, so it wasn't worth going to bed. ☊ Chuyến bay của chúng tôi từ sáng sớm nên không cần phải đi ngủ. ☊ 2129
How often do you go swimming? ☊ Bao lâu cậu đi bơi một lần? ☊ 2130
When was the last time you went shopping? ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu đi mua sắm là khi nào? ☊ 2142
Leave early so that you won't miss the bus. ☊ Đi sớm đi thì cậu sẽ không lỡ xe bus. ☊ 2146
I left Kenji my phone number so he'd be able to contact me. ☊ Tôi đã để lại cho Kenji số điện thoại của tôi để anh ấy có thể liên lạc với tôi. ☊ 2150
I slowed down so that the car behind me could pass. ☊ Tôi đi chậm lại để chiếc xe đằng sau tôi vượt qua được. ☊ 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. ☊ 2160
It was a long and tiring trip. We were glad to get home. ☊ Chuyến đi dài và mệt. Chúng tôi mừng vì về được nhà. ☊ 2168
After such a long trip, you're bound to be tired. ☊ Sau chuyến đi dài, chắc cậu mệt lắm. ☊ 2170
night. ☊ Khu này của thị trấn rất nguy hiểm. Mọi người sợ hãi khi đi qua đây buổi tối. ☊ 2172
afraid of falling. ☊ Vỉa hè dày băng nên chúng tôi phải đi cẩn thận. Chúng tôi sợ bị ngã. ☊ 2174
bitten. ☊ Tôi sợ hãi khi đi gần con chó vì tôi sợ bị cắn. ☊ 2180
I've enjoyed my stay here. I'll be sorry to leave. ☊ Tôi đã rất thích thú khi ở đây. Tôi sẽ rất tiếc khi rời đi. ☊ 2186
I saw Donna get into her car and drive away. ☊ Tôi đã thấy Donna vào xe hơi của cô ấy và lái xe đi. ☊ 2190
I saw him walking along the street. ☊ Tôi đã thấy anh ấy đi bộ trên phố. ☊ 2191
I didn't hear you come in. ☊ Tôi đã không nghe thấy tiếng cậu đi vào đây. ☊ 2197
I found Franz in my room reading my email. ☊ Tôi thấy Franz trong phòng tôi đọc thư điện tử của tôi. ☊ 2203
Do something! Don't just stand there doing nothing. ☊ Làm gì đi chứ! Đừng có đứng đó mà không làm gì. ☊ 2205
Be careful when crossing the street. ☊ Cẩn thận khi đi qua đường. ☊ 2206
Having nally found a hotel, we looked for some place to have dinner. ☊ Mãi cũng tìm xong khách sạn, chúng tôi đi tìm chỗ đó ăn tối. ☊ 2209
Feeling tired, I went to bed early. ☊ Cảm thấy mệt, tôi đã đi ngủ sớm. ☊ 2211
places. ☊ Không có xe hơi có thể khiến cho việc đi lại một số nơi trở nên khó khăn. ☊ 2212
Having already seen the movie twice, I didn't want to go again with my friends. ☊ Xem bộ lm được hai lần rồi, tôi không đi xem lại với bạn tôi nữa. ☊ 2213
Not being able to speak the local language meant that I had trouble communicating. ☊ Không nói được tiếng địa phương khiến tôi khó giao tiếp. ☊ 2221
I'm going to buy some new jeans today. ☊ Hôm nay tôi định đi mua một cái quần bò mới. ☊ 2228
I had some interesting experiences while I was traveling. ☊ Tôi đã có vài trải nghiệm thú vị khi tôi đi du lịch. ☊ 2230
I'm going to go buy a loaf of bread. ☊ Tôi sắp đi mua một ổ bánh mì. ☊ 2231
Enjoy your vacation. I hope you have good weather. ☊ Tận hưởng kì nghỉ cảu cậu đi. Tôi hi vọng cậu gặp thời tiết tốt. ☊ 2232
EN Where are you going to put all your furniture? ☊ Cậu định đi đâu để chất hết đống đồ đạc của cậu. ☊ 2235
They spend a lot of money on travel. ☊ Họ tốn nhiều tiền đi du lịch. ☊ 2236
We had a very good trip. ☊ Chúng tôi đã có một chuyến đi rất hay. ☊ 2245
If you want to leave early, you have to ask for permission. ☊ Nếu cậu muốn rời đi sớm, cậu phải xin phép. ☊ 2255
I'm going to open a window to get some fresh air. ☊ Tôi định mở cửa sổ để có không khí. ☊ 2262
I don't like going to the dentist. — My sister's a dentist. ☊ Tôi không thích đi khám nha sĩ. - Em gái tôi là một nha sĩ. ☊ 2263
EN I have to go to the bank, and then I'm going to the post o ce. ☊ Tôi phải ra ngân hàng rồi tôi sẽ ra bưu điện. ☊ 2286
The water in the pool didn't look clean, so we didn't go swimming. ☊ Nước dưới bể bơi trông không sạch nên chúng tôi không đi bơi. ☊ 2299
Sweden is a country in northern Europe. ☊ Thuỵ Điển là một nước ở Bắc Âu. ☊ 2312
I hope to go to the United Kingdom next year. ☊ Tôi hi vọng sang năm đi Vương Quốc Anh. ☊ 2318
The Kremlin is in Moscow. ☊ Điện Kremlin nằm ở Moskva. ☊ 2335
A drive that takes two (2) hours is a two-hour drive. ☊ Một chuyến xe đi mất hai tiếng là một chuyến xe hai tiếng. ☊ 2353
I'm not going to do your work for you. You can do it yourself. ☊ Tôi sẽ không đi làm hộ cậu việc của cậu. Cậu có thể tự làm. ☊ 2365
We took a trip with some friends of ours. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đi một chuyến với vài người bạn của chúng tôi. ☊ 2373
I traveled around Japan on my own. ☊ Tôi đã tự đi Nhật Bản một mình. ☊ 2380
check. ☊ Tối nay có máy bay đi Madrid không? - Có thể có, để tôi xem. ☊ 2398
We had to walk home because there was no bus. ☊ Chúng tôi đã phải đi bộ về nhà vì không có xe bus. ☊ 2415
train comes. ☊ Chúng ta kiếm gì đó uống đi. Chúng ta có một ít thời gian trước khi tàu đến. ☊ 2419
I can't give you a decision yet. I need more time to think about it. ☊ Tôi chưa thể đưa anh quyết định được. Tôi cần thêm thời gian để suy nghĩ về nó. ☊ 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. ☊ 2444
She said she would contact me, but she neither wrote nor called. ☊ Cô ấy nói cô ấy sẽ liên hệ với tôi nhưng cô ấy không viết thư hay gọi điện gì cả. ☊ 2455
When we were on vacation, we went to the beach every day. ☊ Hồi chúng tôi đi nghỉ, chúng tôi ngày nào cũng ra bãi biển. ☊ 2480
A mystery is something that cannot be explained. ☊ Một điều huyền bí là một thứ không thể giải thích được. ☊ 2487
I wanted to see a woman. She was away on vacation. > The woman whom I wanted to see was away on vacation. ☊ Tôi muốn gặp một người phụ nữ. Cô ấy đã đi nghỉ nơi khác. > Người phụ nữ mà tôi muốn gặp đã đi nghỉ nơi khác. ☊ 2488
The woman I wanted to see was away on vacation. ☊ Người phụ nữ tôi muốn gặp đã đi nghỉ nơi khác. ☊ 2497
A friend is going to see a movie. You want to know the name. > What's the name of the movie you're going to see? ☊ Một người bạn sắp đi xem lm. Bạn muốn biết tên lm. > Tên bộ lm cậu sắp đi xem là gì? ☊ 2499
You wanted to visit a museum. It was closed when you got there. > The museum we were going to visit was closed when we got there. ☊ Bạn muốn tham quan một viện bảo tàng. Nó đóng cửa lúc bạn đến. > Viện bảo tàng chúng tôi định đến đã đóng cửa khi chúng tôi tới. ☊ 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? ☊ 2515
The woman I wanted to see was away on business. ☊ Người phụ nữ tôi muốn gặp đang đi làm xa. ☊ 2519
Do you remember the day we went to the zoo? ☊ Cậu có nhớ cái ngày chúng ta đi vườn thú không? ☊ 2538
The company has a new business plan, the aim of which is to save money. ☊ Công ti có một kế hoạch làm ăn mới mà mục đích của nó là tiết kiệm tiền. ☊ 2539
her. ☊ Di Quyên không có điện thoại gây khó khăn cho việc liên lạc với cô ấy. ☊ 2540
Police investigating the crime are looking for three (3) men. ☊ Cảnh sát điều tra vụ án đang tìm kiếm ba người đàn ông. ☊ 2566
They'll be away for the next few weeks. ☊ Họ sẽ đi vắng trong ít tuần tới. ☊ 2590
Is Raj going to apply for the job? Does he have enough experience? > Is he experienced enough for the job? ☊ Raj định nộp đơn xin việc đó phải không? Anh ấy có đủ kinh nghiệm không? > Anh ấy có đủ kinh nghiệm để làm việc đó không? ☊ 2592
It's too far to walk home from here. ☊ Đi về nhà từ đây quá xa. ☊ 2597
It takes longer by train than car. ☊ Đi bằng tàu hoả lâu hơn là xe hơi. ☊ 2608
What time should we leave? — The sooner the better. ☊ Chúng ta nên đi lúc mấy giờ? - Càng sớm càng tốt. ☊ 2609
When you're traveling, the less luggage you have the better. ☊ Khi cậu đi xa, cậu có càng ít hành lí càng tốt. ☊ 2610
The sooner we leave, the earlier we'll arrive. ☊ Chúng ta đi càng sớm thì chúng ta về càng sớm. ☊ 2626
It was moving to another country. ☊ Quyết định quan trọng nhất cậu từng phải đưa ra là gì? - Đó là: chuyển sang một nước khác. ☊ 2627
When we went to Munich, our guide spoke English uently. ☊ Hồi chúng tôi đi München, hướng dẫn viên của chúng tôi nói tiếng Anh trôi chảy. ☊ 2634
Yevgeniy doesn't work here anymore. He left last month. But Alan still works here. ☊ Yevgeniy không còn làm ở đây nữa. Anh ấy đã đi tháng trước. Nhưng Alan vẫn làm ở đây. ☊ In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work.'> 2653 In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work.'>
Although she wasn't feeling well, she still went to work. > In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work. In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work.'> ☊ Mặc dù cô ấy không khoẻ nhưng cô ấy vẫn đi làm. > Dù cô ấy không khoẻ, cô ấy vẫn đi làm. ☊ 2662
EN I'll leave my phone on just in case my mother calls. ☊ Tôi sẽ để điện thoại bật chỉ để phòng khi mẹ tôi gọi. ☊ 2663
I'll give you my phone number in case you need to contact me. ☊ Tôi sẽ đưa cậu số điện thoại để có lúc cậu cần liên lạc với tôi. ☊ 2668
You can borrow my car as long as you promise not to drive too fast. > You can borrow my car provided that you don't drive too fast. ☊ Cậu có thể mượn xe hơi của tôi miễn là cậu hứa sẽ không lái quá nhanh. > Cậu có thể mượn xe hơi của tôi với điều kiện là cậu không lái quá nhanh. ☊ 2670
I'm not going unless it stops raining. ☊ Tôi sẽ không đi nếu trời không tạnh mưa. ☊ 2673
I had to leave just as the meeting was getting started. ☊ Tôi phải đi đúng lúc buổi họp bắt đầu. ☊ 2674
The phone rang just as I sat down. ☊ Điện thoại reo đúng lúc tôi ngồi xuống. ☊ 2676
and his cellphone doesn't work there. ☊ Tôi không thể liên lạc với David khi anh ấy đang đi công tác ở Nhật Bản và điện thoại di động của anh ấy không hoạt động ở đó. ☊ You're late to class, as usual.'> 2679 You're late to class, as usual.'>
As always, you're late to class. > You're late to class, as usual. You're late to class, as usual.'> ☊ Như mọi khi, cậu lại đi học muộn. > Cậu lại đi muộn như mọi khi. ☊ 2681
Euna has to make important decisions, just like the manager. ☊ Ân Nhã phải đưa ra những quyết định quan trọng giống như một giám đốc. ☊ 2687
When I told them my plan, they looked at me as though I was crazy. ☊ Khi tôi nói với họ kế hoạch của tôi, họ nhìn tôi cứ như là tôi bị điên. ☊ 2689
Sachiko is going away for a week in September. ☊ Sachiko sẽ đi vắng một tuần trong tháng chín. ☊ 2695
There was a phone call for you while you were out. ☊ Có một cuộc điện thoại cho cậu lúc cậu ra ngoài. ☊ 2700
Pablo will be away until Saturday. > Pablo will be back by Saturday. ☊ Pablo sẽ đi vắng đến Thứ bảy. > Pablo sẽ trở về trước Thứ bảy. ☊ 2702
It's too late to go to the bank now. By the time we get there, it'll be closed. ☊ Bây giờ quá muộn để đi ngân hàng. Đến khi chúng ta tới đó thì nó sẽ không mở cửa. ☊ 2704
time he arrived, everybody had left. ☊ Xe hơi của Silvio đã bị hỏng trên đường đến nhà bạn anh ấy. Đến khi anh ấy tới nơi, mọi người đã đi. ☊ 2708
The train will be leaving IN a few minutes. ☊ Tàu hoả sẽ đi trong vòng vài phút nữa. ☊ I'm going away at the beginning of the year.'> 2718 I'm going away at the beginning of the year.'>
I'm going away at the beginning of January. > I'm going away at the beginning of the year. I'm going away at the beginning of the year.'> ☊ Tôi sẽ đi vắng vào đầu tháng một. > Đầu năm tôi sẽ đi vắng. ☊ 2732
We went ON a cruise last week, and there weren't many people ON the ship. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đi trên một con du thuyền tuần trước và không có nhiều người trên tàu. ☊ 2736
Nuria passed me ON her bike yesterday. ☊ Hôm qua Nuria đi qua mặt tôi trên chiếc xe đạp của cô ấy. ☊ 2743
When lling out forms, be sure to print your name IN capital letters so it's legible. ☊ Khi điền vào các mẫu đơn, đừng quên in tên cậu bằng chữ hoa để cho dễ đọc. ☊ 2749
The train was traveling AT a speed OF one hundred twenty (120) miles per hour when the driver lost control. > The train was traveling AT a speed OF two hundred (200) kilometers per hour when the driver lost control. ☊ Con tàu đang đi với tốc độ một trăm hai mươi dặm một giờ thì lái xe bị mất lái. ☊ 2753
I've never met the woman IN charge OF marketing, but I've spoken to her ON the phone a few times. ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ gặp người phụ nữ chịu trách nhiệm marketing nhưng tôi đã nói chuyện với cô ấy qua điện thoại vài lần. ☊ 2754
are ON strike. ☊ Không có dịch vụ xe lửa vì tất cả công nhân đường sắt đang đình công. ☊ 2760
easiest to get ahold of me BY email or cellphone. ☊ Tất cả các thông tin liên hệ của tôi đều nằm trên danh thiếp của tôi nhưng cách dễ nhất để liên lạc với tôi là bằng thư điện tử hoặc điện thoại di động. ☊ 2763
My father sometimes goes to work by taxi, and I go to work by bus. ☊ Bố tôi thường đi làm bằng taxi còn tôi đi làm bằng xe bus. ☊ 2764
Olga's father is an oil tycoon, and goes to work BY helicopter and BY plane. ☊ Bố của Olga là một ông trùm dầu mỏ và ông thường đi làm bằng trực thăng và máy bay. ☊ 2765
It's a two-hour drive to the airport BY car, but it's only forty (40) minutes by high-speed rail. ☊ Lái xe đến sân bay bằng xe hơi mất hai tiếng nhưng đi bằng đường sắt cao tốc thì chỉ mất bốn mươi phút. ☊ 2774
The advantage OF living alone is that you have more freedom. ☊ Ưu điểm của sống một mình là bạn có nhiều tự do hơn. ☊ 2775
In fact, there are many advantages TO living alone. ☊ Thực tế, có nhiều ưu điểm khi sống một mình. ☊ 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. ☊ 2796
In fact, his sister was even more furious when she heard it. ☊ Thực tế chị của anh ấy thậm chí còn điên tiết hơn khi nghe được điều đó. ☊ 2797
Are you excited about going to Europe next week? ☊ Cậu có phấn khích vì tuần sau đi châu Âu không? ☊ 2800
I'm sorry to hear that. ☊ Tôi rất tiếc khi nghe điều đó. ☊ 2823
He's late again. It's typical of him to keep everybody waiting. ☊ Anh ấy lại muộn. Điển hình của anh ấy là khiến mọi người phải đợi. ☊ 2832
The police are still trying to determine who was responsible for the murders. ☊ Cảnh sát vẫn đang cố gắng xác định ai chịu trách nhiệm cho các vụ giết người. ☊ 2833
Have you responded to your boss's email? ☊ Cậu đã trả lời thư điện tử của ông chủ chưa? ☊ 2844
If you're worried about it, don't just sit there, do something about it. ☊ Nếu cậu lo lắng về nó thì đừng chỉ có ngồi đấy, hãy làm gì đó đi. ☊ 2847
You're an independent person and can make your own decisions. I don't care what you do. ☊ Cậu là một người độc lập và cậu có thể tự ra quyết định. Tôi không quan tâm cậu làm cái gì. ☊ 2851
worry about anything. ☊ Tôi sẽ lo tất cả các thủ tục đi lại nên cậu không cần phải lo gì cả. ☊ 2853
You should leave FOR work earlier so you get there on time. ☊ Cậu nên đi làm sớm hơn để cậu đến nơi đúng giờ. ☊ 2861
her to see a doctor as soon as possible. ☊ Samiya kêu ca về cơn đau dạ dày của cô ấy nên chúng tôi khuyên cô ấy đi khám ngay khi có thể. ☊ 2875
When you went to the movies with your boyfriend, did he pay for the tickets? ☊ Khi cậu đi xem lm với bạn trai, anh ấy có trả tiền vé không? ☊ 2879
it doesn't bring the victims back. ☊ Dù một kẻ giết người có xin lỗi vì những gì hắn làm bao nhiêu đi chăng nữa, nó cũng không thể đưa nạn nhân trở về. ☊ 2889
I don't know when I'll get home, as it depends on tra c conditions. ☊ Tôi không biết khi nào tôi sẽ về nhà vì nó phụ thuộc vào điều kiện giao thông. ☊ 2906
Megan and I ran into each other on the subway on Monday. ☊ Megan và tôi đã bắt gặp nhau trên tàu điện ngầm hôm Thứ hai. ☊ 2921
Xavier went to college but dropped out after a couple semesters. He's what we call a college drop-out. ☊ Xavier đã đi học đại học nhưng đã thôi học sau vài học kì. Anh ấy là kiểu mà chúng ta gọi là sinh viên bỏ học. ☊ 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. ☊ 2925
You can tell Tomoko works out at the gym every day because she looks great. She jogs, takes a yoga class, does aerobics, and lifts weights. ☊ Cậu có thể nói Tomoko ngày nào cũng thực hiện tập thể hình vì cô ấy trông rất tuyệt. Cô ấy đi bộ, học lớp yoga, tập aerobic và cử tạ. ☊ 2927
The two (2) companies worked out a cooperation agreement. ☊ Hai công ti đã đi đến thoả thuận hợp tác. ☊ 2935
Please don't stop telling your story, please go on. ☊ Làm ơn đừng dừng kể câu chuyện của cậu, hãy tiếp tục đi. ☊ 2937
Tomorrow I'm o to Paris. ☊ Mai tôi sẽ đi Paris. ☊ 2938
Oscar left home at the age of eighteen (18) and went o to Spain. ☊ Oscar bỏ nhà ở tuổi mười tám và đi đến Tây Ban Nha. ☊ 2953
The police set up a special task force to investigate the murders. ☊ Cảnh sát thành lập một đội đặc vụ để điều tra các vụ giết người. ☊ 2957
everything to blow over and go away. ☊ Họ không thể quét nó xuống dưới thảm và nghĩ mọi thứ sẽ qua và rồi bỏ đi. ☊ 2959
Since he got so much bad press, it wouldn't just blow over. Everybody knew him now. ☊ Vì anh ấy bị lên án trên báo chí quá nhiều nên chuyện sẽ không chỉ qua đi. Giờ mọi người đều đã biết anh ấy. ☊ 2962
My parents were away on business when I was a child, so my grandparents brought me up. > My grandparents raised me. ☊ Bố mẹ tôi đi làm xa khi tôi còn bé nên ông bà tôi đã nuôi tôi lớn. > Ông bà tôi đã nuôi tôi lớn. ☊ 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. ☊ 2971
I'm saving my money up for a trip around the world. ☊ Tôi đang tiết kiệm tiền cho chuyến đi vòng quanh thế giới. ☊ 2980
place cleaned up? ☊ Nhà của cậu đúng là một mớ hỗn độn. Khi nào thì cậu định dọn dẹp chỗ này? ☊ 2981
When your language training starts getting tough, it means you're about to make a big breakthrough, so stick with it and don't give up. ☊ Khi quá trình luyện ngôn ngữ của cậu bắt đầu gặp khó, điều đó nghĩa là cậu sắp thực hiện một bước ngoặt lớn nên hãy bám chặt và đừng từ bỏ. ☊ 2985
A decision has to be made now. We can't put it o any longer. ☊ Một quyết định cần phải được đưa ra bây giờ. Chúng ta không thể trì hoãn thêm được nữa. ☊ 2986
I was o ered a job at the oil company, but I decided to turn it down. ☊ Tôi được mời vào làm ở một công ti dầu nhưng tôi đã quyết định từ chối nó. ☊ 2991
Please calm down. Everything will turn out all right. ☊ Hãy bình tĩnh đi. Mọi thứ rồi cũng sẽ ổn thôi. ☊ 2992
When the police questioned him, he decided to leave out an important detail. ☊ Khi cảnh sát hỏi anh ta, anh ta đã quyết định bỏ đi một chi tiết quan trọng. ☊ 2994
gave away all of her belongings. ☊ Khi Sara quyết định chuyển tới Ấn Độ và bắt đầu cuộc sống mới, cô ấy đã cho hết tất cả tài sản của mình. ☊ 2998
When are you going to pay me back the money I lent you? ☊ Cậu định bao giờ trả tôi số tiền tôi cho cậu mượn? ☊ accept sb: It may take years to be completely accepted by the local community. ☊ accept ☊
Nothing will change as long as the workers continue to accept these appalling conditions. ☊ accept ☊
accept that...: He just refused to accept that his father was no longer there. ☊ accept ☊
accept that...: I accept that this will not be popular. ☊ accept ☊
I am not prepared to accept that this decision is final. ☊ accept ☊
it is accepted to be, have, etc. sth: The workforce is generally accepted to have the best conditions in Europe. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: They accepted the court's decision. ☊ accept ☊
She's decided not to accept the job. ☊ accept ☊
There is easy access by road. ☊ access ☊
One in seven accidents is caused by sleepy drivers. ☊ accident ☊
Take out accident insurance before you go on your trip. ☊ accident ☊
His wife accompanied him on the trip. ☊ accompany ☊
I must ask you to accompany me to the police station. ☊ accompany ☊
Warships will accompany the convoy. ☊ accompany ☊
Each pack contains a book and accompanying CD. ☊ accompany ☊
Shouts of protest accompanied this announcement. ☊ accompany ☊
Everything went according to plan. ☊ according to ☊
The salary will be fixed according to qualifications and experience. ☊ according to ☊
a highly accurate electronic compass ☊ accurate ☊
acknowledge that...: I did not acknowledge that he had done anything wrong. ☊ acknowledge ☊
He walked across the field. ☊ across ☊
It is vital that we act to stop the destruction of the rainforests. ☊ act ☊
That's the only reason I'm actually going. ☊ actually ☊
I didn't want to say anything without actually reading the letter first. ☊ actually ☊
Actually, it would be much more sensible to do it later. ☊ actually ☊
We put an ad in the local paper. ☊ ad ☊
adapt sth: These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes. ☊ adapt ☊
an addition to the family (= another child) ☊ addition ☊
There is, in addition, one further point to make. ☊ in addition (to sb/sth) ☊
What's your name and address? ☊ address ☊
I'll give you my address and phone number. ☊ address ☊
Is that your home address? ☊ address ☊
Please note my change of address. ☊ address ☊
Police found him at an address (= a house or flat/apartment) in West London. ☊ address ☊
people of no fixed address (= with no permanent home) ☊ address ☊
What's your email address? ☊ address ☊
The project has a new website address. ☊ address ☊
address sth: The letter was correctly addressed, but delivered to the wrong house. ☊ address ☊
address sth to sb/sth: Address your application to the Personnel Manager. ☊ address ☊
adjust sth: Watch out for sharp bends and adjust your speed accordingly. ☊ adjust ☊
This button is for adjusting the volume. ☊ adjust ☊
The brakes need to be adjusted. ☊ adjust ☊
adjust sth to sth: Adjust your language to the age of your audience. ☊ adjust ☊
They'll be fine—they just need time to adjust. ☊ adjust ☊
adjust to sth: After a while his eyes adjusted to the dark. ☊ adjust ☊
adjust to doing sth: It took her a while to adjust to living alone. ☊ adjust ☊
It can be difficult to adjust to being a parent. ☊ adjust ☊
adjust yourself to sth: You'll quickly adjust yourself to student life. ☊ adjust ☊
My eyes were still trying to adjust themselves to the strong sunlight. ☊ adjust ☊
It was a stupid thing to do, I admit. ☊ admit ☊
Admit it! You were terrified! ☊ admit ☊
admit (that)...: They freely admit (that) they still have a lot to learn. ☊ admit ☊
Children must be accompanied by an adult. ☊ adult ☊
Sweden has a reputation for advanced and stylish design. ☊ advanced ☊
Each of these systems has its advantages and disadvantages. ☊ advantage ☊
He took advantage of my generosity (= for example, by taking more than I had intended to give). ☊ take advantage of sth/sb ☊
her adventures travelling in Africa ☊ adventure ☊
I set out across the country looking for adventure. ☊ adventure ☊
If you want to attract more customers, try advertising in the local paper. ☊ advertise ☊
Put an advertisement in the local paper to sell your car. ☊ advertisement ☊
Take my advice. Don't do it. ☊ advice ☊
advise (sb) against sth/against doing sth: I would strongly advise against going out on your own. ☊ advise ☊
advise sb: Her mother was away and couldn't advise her. ☊ advise ☊
advise that...: They advise that a passport be carried with you at all times. ☊ advise ☊
advise doing sth: I'd advise buying your tickets well in advance if you want to travel in August. ☊ advise ☊
She wanted the celebration to be a simple family affair. ☊ affair ☊
Your opinion will not affect my decision. ☊ affect ☊
She never took a taxi, even though she could afford to. ☊ afford ☊
afford sth to do sth: He couldn't afford the money to go on the trip. ☊ afford ☊
afraid of doing sth: I started to feel afraid of going out alone at night. ☊ afraid ☊
I've told you time after time not to do that. ☊ after ☊
After you (= Please go first). ☊ after ☊
In the afternoon they went shopping. ☊ afternoon ☊
Let's go out now and eat afterwards. ☊ afterwards ☊
This must never happen again. ☊ again ☊
I've told you again and again (= many times) not to do that. ☊ again ☊
We're playing against the league champions next week. ☊ against ☊
That's against the law. ☊ against ☊
She was beginning to feel her age (= feel that she was getting old). ☊ age ☊
You can book at your local travel agency. ☊ agency ☊
agree sth: They met at the agreed time. ☊ agree ☊
agree (that)...: She agreed (that) I could go early. ☊ agree ☊
agree to do sth: She agreed to let me go early. ☊ agree ☊
agree (that)...: We agreed (that) the proposal was a good one. ☊ agree ☊
be agreed (on/about sth): Are we all agreed on this? ☊ agree ☊
agreement with sb: They have a free trade agreement with Australia. ☊ 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 ☊
Our team was ahead by six points. ☊ ahead ☊
She went to London with the aim of finding a job. ☊ aim ☊
aim for sth: We should aim for a bigger share of the market. ☊ aim ☊
aim at sth: The government is aiming at a 50% reduction in unemployment. ☊ aim ☊
aim to do sth: They are aiming to reduce unemployment by 50%. ☊ aim ☊
aim at doing sth: They're aiming at training everybody by the end of the year. ☊ aim ☊
aim at sb/sth: I was aiming at the tree but hit the car by mistake. ☊ aim ☊
aim for sb/sth: Aim for the middle of the target. ☊ aim ☊
aim sth (at sb/sth): The gun was aimed at her head. ☊ aim ☊
air travel/traffic ☊ air ☊
Let's go out for some fresh air. ☊ air ☊
She decided to sound the alarm (= warn people that the situation was dangerous). ☊ alarm ☊
How much time would you allow for the trip? ☊ allow ☊
They shouldn't be allowed to get away with it. ☊ allow ☊
allow sth to do sth: He allowed his mind to wander. ☊ allow ☊
I sometimes allow myself the luxury of a cigar. ☊ allow ☊
The crowd parted to allow her through. ☊ allow ☊
It's almost time to go. ☊ almost ☊
I don't like going out alone at night. ☊ alone ☊
I've been so alone since you went away. ☊ alone ☊
I've told you before—leave my things alone! ☊ leave/let sth alone ☊
They walked slowly along the road. ☊ along ☊
I was just walking along singing to myself. ☊ along ☊
He pointed out various landmarks as we drove along. ☊ along ☊
We're going for a swim. Why don't you come along? ☊ along ☊
We got there early but Mike had already left. ☊ already ☊
You're not leaving already, are you? ☊ already ☊
alternative energy (= electricity or power that is produced using the energy from the sun, wind, water, etc.) ☊ alternative ☊
The agency will make travel arrangements for you. Alternatively, you can organize your own transport. ☊ alternatively ☊
I felt he was wrong, although I didn't say so at the time. ☊ although ☊
I am not altogether happy (= I am very unhappy) about the decision. ☊ altogether ☊
This is the way we've always done it. ☊ always ☊
That phone's always ringing. ☊ always ☊
What amazes me is how long she managed to hide it from us. ☊ amaze ☊
amazed (that)...: I was banging so loudly I'm amazed (that) they didn't hear me. ☊ amazed ☊
The amazing thing is, he really believes he'll get away with it. ☊ amazing ☊
They strolled among the crowds. ☊ among ☊
He was among the last to leave. ☊ among ☊
This will amuse you. ☊ amuse ☊
it amuses sb to do sth: It amused him to think that they were probably talking about him at that very moment. ☊ amuse ☊
The first step is to define and analyse the problem. ☊ analyse ☊
Go and get me a pen please. ☊ and ☊
'We talked for hours.' 'And what did you decide?' ☊ and ☊
The plane was coming in at a steep angle. ☊ angle ☊
I'm sure she does it just to annoy me. ☊ annoy ☊
annoy sb to do sth: It annoys me to see him getting ahead of me. ☊ annoy ☊
We've still got another (= a further) forty miles to go. ☊ another ☊
Let's do it another time. ☊ another ☊
We can try that—but whether it'll work is another matter. ☊ another ☊
to answer the phone (= to pick up the phone when it rings) ☊ answer ☊
+ speech: 'I'd prefer to walk,' she answered. ☊ answer ☊
answer sb + speech: 'I'd prefer to walk,' she answered him. ☊ answer ☊
answer (sb) that...: She answered that she would prefer to walk. ☊ answer ☊
answer sb sth: Answer me this: how did they know we were here? ☊ answer ☊
it is anticipated that...: It is anticipated that inflation will stabilize at 3%. ☊ anticipate ☊
anticipate what, how, that, etc...: Try and anticipate what the interviewers will ask. ☊ anticipate ☊
Residents are anxiously awaiting a decision. ☊ anxiously ☊
We hope to prevent anything unpleasant from happening. ☊ anything ☊
He isn't anything like my first boss. ☊ anything like sb/sth ☊
Anyway, let's forget about that for the moment. ☊ anyway ☊
Anyway, I'd better go now—I'll see you tomorrow. ☊ anyway ☊
Did you go anywhere interesting? ☊ anywhere ☊
The whole thing just came apart in my hands. ☊ apart ☊
It was a difficult time. Apart from everything else, we had financial problems. ☊ apart from ☊
Go and apologize to her. ☊ apologize ☊
We apologize for the late departure of this flight. ☊ apologize ☊
it appears (that)...: It appears that there has been a mistake. ☊ appear ☊
I don't want to go to the party, but I suppose I'd better put in an appearance (= go there for a short time). ☊ appearance ☊
Special conditions apply if you are under 18. ☊ apply ☊
apply to sb/sth: What I am saying applies only to some of you. ☊ apply ☊
appoint sb: They have appointed a new head teacher at my son's school. ☊ appoint ☊
appoint sb to do sth: A lawyer was appointed to represent the child. ☊ appoint ☊
Her family doesn't appreciate her. ☊ appreciate ☊
The time is fast approaching when we shall have to make a decision. ☊ approach ☊
approach to sth: The school has decided to adopt a different approach to discipline. ☊ approach ☊
Now that the problem has been identified, appropriate action can be taken. ☊ appropriate ☊
Is now an appropriate time to make a speech? ☊ appropriate ☊
I can't agree to anything without my partner's approval. ☊ approval ☊
approximate sth: The animals were reared in conditions which approximated the wild as closely as possible. ☊ approximate ☊
She knows the local area very well. ☊ area ☊
argue with sb: I don't want to argue with you—just do it! ☊ argue ☊
argue for/against sth/doing sth: They argued for the right to strike. ☊ argue ☊
After some heated argument a decision was finally taken. ☊ argument ☊
They walked along arm in arm (= with the arm of one person linked with the arm of the other). ☊ arm ☊
How do you make the wheels go around? ☊ around ☊
The bus came around the bend. ☊ around ☊
They walked around the lake. ☊ around ☊
They walked around the town looking for a place to eat. ☊ around ☊
arrange with sb (about sth): I've arranged with the neighbours about feeding the cat while we are away. ☊ arrange ☊
travel arrangements ☊ arrangement ☊
arrest sb for doing sth: You could get arrested for doing that. ☊ arrest ☊
We're expecting a new arrival (= a baby) in the family soon. ☊ arrival ☊
By the time I arrived on the scene, it was all over. ☊ arrive ☊
to arrive at an agreement/a decision/a conclusion ☊ arrive at sth ☊
Article 10 of the European Convention guarantees free speech. ☊ article ☊
The articles found in the car helped the police to identify the body. ☊ article ☊
a make-up artist ☊ artist ☊
an artistic temperament (= behaviour thought to be typical of artists, musicians, etc.) ☊ artistic ☊
She comes from a very artistic family. ☊ artistic ☊
As you were out, I left a message. ☊ as ☊
'Don't say anything' 'As if I would! ' (= surely you do not expect me to) ☊ as if/as though ☊
Stand aside and let these people pass. ☊ aside ☊
ask about sb/sth: He asked about her family. ☊ ask ☊
+ speech: 'Where are you going?' she asked. ☊ ask ☊
I often get asked that! ☊ ask ☊
The book aims to cover all aspects of city life. ☊ aspect ☊
activities that will assist the decision-making process ☊ assist ☊
He can walk only with the assistance of crutches. ☊ assistance ☊
Let us assume for a moment that the plan succeeds. ☊ assume ☊
She would, he assumed, be home at the usual time. ☊ assume ☊
it is assumed (that)...: It is generally assumed that stress is caused by too much work. ☊ assume ☊
In this example we have assumed a unit price of $10. ☊ assume ☊
assume sb/sth to be/have sth: I had assumed him to be a Belgian. ☊ assume ☊
I won't let you down, I can assure you of that. ☊ assure ☊
At the roundabout take the third exit. ☊ at ☊
I didn't know at the time of writing (= when I wrote). ☊ at ☊
attach sth: I attach a copy of my notes for your information. ☊ attach ☊
I attach a copy of the spreadsheet (= send it with an email). ☊ attach ☊
attach sth to sth: Attach the coupon to the front of your letter. ☊ attach ☊
They have attached a number of conditions to the agreement (= said that the conditions must be part of the agreement). ☊ attach ☊
Please complete the attached application form. ☊ attached ☊
A child is recovering in hospital after a serious attack by a stray dog. ☊ attack ☊
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 ☊
You're taking a pretty selfish attitude over this, aren't you? ☊ attitude ☊
attract sb to sb/sth: What first attracted me to her was her sense of humour. ☊ attract ☊
Buckingham Palace is a major tourist attraction. ☊ attraction ☊
Attractions at the fair include a mini-circus, clowns, dancers and a jazz band. ☊ attraction ☊
the moral authority to run the country ☊ authority ☊
The health authorities are investigating the problem. ☊ authority ☊
You will automatically get free dental treatment if you are under 18. ☊ automatically ☊
If I get an A on this essay, that will bring my average (= average mark/grade) up to a B+. ☊ average ☊
I left early to avoid the rush hour. ☊ avoid ☊
I was still awake when he came to bed. ☊ awake ☊
awake to do sth: He awoke to find her gone. ☊ awake ☊
His speech is bound to awake old fears and hostilities. ☊ awake ☊
award sth (to sb): The judges awarded equal points to both finalists. ☊ award ☊
award (sb) sth: The judges awarded both finalists equal points. ☊ award ☊
aware that...: Were you aware that something was wrong? ☊ aware ☊
aware of sb/sth: She slipped away without him being aware of it. ☊ aware ☊
away from sb/sth: The station is a few minutes' walk away from here. ☊ away ☊
Go away! ☊ away ☊
Put your toys away. ☊ away ☊
The bright light made her look away. ☊ away ☊
There were ten children away yesterday. ☊ away ☊
Sorry, he's away. ☊ away ☊
away from sb/sth: She was away from work for a week. ☊ away ☊
The awful thing is, it was my fault. ☊ awful ☊
This tool will reach into awkward corners, such as under kitchen units. ☊ awkward ☊
If you'd like to come round the back (= to the area behind the house), I'll show you the garden. ☊ back ☊
They went ahead and sold it behind my back. ☊ behind sb's back ☊
It takes me an hour to walk there and back. ☊ back ☊
She woke up briefly and then went back to sleep. ☊ back ☊
ferries sailing back and forth between the islands ☊ back and forth ☊
a person's family/social/cultural/educational/class background ☊ background ☊
She strode past him without a backward glance. ☊ backward ☊
She felt that going back to live in her home town would be a backward step. ☊ backward ☊
He said I must have done something bad to deserve it. ☊ bad ☊
I know that this is a bad time to ask for help. ☊ bad ☊
He now realized that it had been a bad decision on his part. ☊ bad ☊
You're heading for a bad attack of sunburn. ☊ bad ☊
The engagement was a bad mistake. ☊ bad ☊
bad conditions/driving ☊ bad ☊
If sometimes they're the wrong decisions, too bad. ☊ too bad ☊
Everything's gone badly wrong! ☊ badly ☊
a make-up bag ☊ bag ☊
baggage handlers (= people employed to load and unload baggage at airports) ☊ baggage ☊
balance out: The good and bad effects of any decision will usually balance out. ☊ balance ☊
She tries to balance home life and career. ☊ balance ☊
ban sb from doing sth: She's been banned from leaving Greece while the allegations are investigated. ☊ ban ☊
I need to go to the bank (= the local office of a bank). ☊ bank ☊
She used her family's history as a base for her novel. ☊ base ☊
Please run a bath for me (= fill the bath with water). ☊ bath ☊
I think I'll have a bath and go to bed. ☊ bath ☊
to take a bath ☊ bath ☊
Go and wash your hands in the bathroom. ☊ bathroom ☊
I have to go to the bathroom (= use the toilet). ☊ bathroom ☊
The battery is flat (= it is no longer producing electricity). ☊ battery ☊
to go into battle ☊ battle ☊
to fight an uphill battle against prejudice ☊ battle ☊
I tried phoning but there was no answer. ☊ be ☊
Money isn't everything (= it is not the only important thing). ☊ be ☊
'Are you coming with us?' 'No, I'm not.' ☊ be ☊
What is to be done about this problem? ☊ be ☊
bear sb doing sth: I can't bear you doing that. ☊ bear ☊
He has decided to grow a beard and a moustache. ☊ beard ☊
The bird was beating its wings (= moving them up and down) frantically. ☊ beat ☊
beat sb: At that time children were regularly beaten for quite minor offences (= a punishment). ☊ beat ☊
They want to beat the speed record (= go faster than anyone before). ☊ beat ☊
What beats me is how it was done so quickly (= I don't understand how). ☊ beat ☊
The government's main aim is to beat inflation. ☊ beat ☊
Pause for two beats and then repeat the chorus. ☊ beat ☊
the steady beat of the drums ☊ beat ☊
What a beautiful thing to say! ☊ beautiful ☊
beauty products/treatment (= intended to make a person more beautiful) ☊ beauty ☊
The sheer beauty of the scenery took my breath away. ☊ beauty ☊
He walked slowly because of his bad leg. ☊ because of ☊
Because of his wife('s) being there, I said nothing about it. ☊ because of ☊
I'm tired—I'm going to bed. ☊ bed ☊
It's time for bed (= time to go to sleep). ☊ bed ☊
I'll just put the kids to bed. ☊ bed ☊
He likes to have a mug of cocoa before bed (= before going to bed). ☊ bed ☊
Do it before you forget. ☊ before ☊
Did she leave a message before she went? ☊ before ☊
Before I made a decision, I thought carefully about it. ☊ before ☊
Put that away before it gets broken. ☊ before ☊
That had happened long before (= a long time earlier). ☊ before ☊
behave yourself: I want you to behave yourselves while I'm away. ☊ behave ☊
Don't forget to lock the door behind you (= when you leave). ☊ behind ☊
She knew that, whatever she decided, her family was right behind her. ☊ behind ☊
believe (that)...: She couldn't believe (that) it was all happening again. ☊ believe ☊
The bell went for the end of the lesson. ☊ bell ☊
Warning bells started ringing in her head as she sensed that something was wrong. ☊ bell ☊
Several of the points you raise do not belong in this discussion. ☊ belong ☊
Lions and tigers belong to the cat family. ☊ belong to sth ☊
You took that bend very fast! ☊ bend ☊
Her careful make-up hid the signs of age beneath. ☊ beneath ☊
The new regulations will be of benefit to everyone concerned. ☊ benefit ☊
With the benefit of hindsight (= knowing what we have learnt since), we would do things differently. ☊ benefit ☊
The best thing to do would be to apologize. ☊ best ☊
It's best if you go now. ☊ best ☊
Do as you think best (= what you think is the most suitable thing to do). ☊ best ☊
We all want the best for our children. ☊ best ☊
They're all good players, but she's the best of all. ☊ best ☊
She always brings out the best in people. ☊ best ☊
bet sth (on sth): He bet $2 000 on the final score of the game. ☊ bet ☊
bet (sb) (sth) (that...): She bet me £20 that I wouldn't do it. ☊ bet ☊
You can bet (that) the moment I sit down, the phone will ring. ☊ bet ☊
You'd be better going by bus. ☊ better ☊
Families will be better off under the new law. ☊ be better off ☊
You'd better go to the doctor about your cough. ☊ had better/best (do sth) ☊
We'd better leave now or we'll miss the bus. ☊ had better/best (do sth) ☊
You'd better not do that again. ☊ had better/best (do sth) ☊
Q comes between P and R in the English alphabet. ☊ between ☊
Children must attend school between the ages of 5 and 16. ☊ between ☊
the border between Sweden and Norway ☊ between ☊
a difference/distinction/contrast between two things ☊ between ☊
This is just between you and me / between ourselves (= it is a secret). ☊ between ☊
I know what I'll be doing for the next three weeks but I haven't thought beyond that. ☊ beyond ☊
He got on his bicycle and rode off. ☊ bicycle ☊
We went for a bicycle ride on Sunday. ☊ bicycle ☊
Granada mounted a hostile takeover bid for Forte. ☊ bid ☊
a big decision ☊ big ☊
I usually go to work by bike. ☊ bike ☊
the telephone/electricity/gas bill ☊ bill ☊
How far is human nature determined by biology? ☊ biology ☊
The school play was a huge success—the audience roared with laughter at all the funny bits. ☊ bit ☊
I can lend you fifty pounds, if you want. That should help a bit. ☊ bit ☊
bite sb/sth: She was bitten by the family dog. ☊ bite ☊
The development was bitterly opposed by the local community. ☊ bitterly ☊
Go and wash your hands; they're absolutely black! ☊ black ☊
'I just slammed the phone down when he said that.' 'I don't blame you!' ☊ I don't blame you/her, etc. (for doing sth) ☊
I'm not interested in apportioning blame for the accident (= deciding how much each person involved was responsible for it). ☊ blame ☊
a blank CD ☊ blank ☊
Please fill in the blanks. ☊ blank ☊
She took the dog for a walk around the block. ☊ block ☊
to give blood (= to have blood taken from you so that it can be used in the medical treatment of other people) ☊ blood ☊
You can take a boat trip along the coast. ☊ boat ☊
'How are you going to France?' 'We're going by boat (= by ferry ).' ☊ boat ☊
An independent body has been set up to investigate the affair. ☊ body ☊
The protesters marched in a body (= all together) to the White House. ☊ body ☊
The family of the missing girl has been called in by the police to identify the body. ☊ body ☊
hiking boots ☊ boot ☊
It is difficult to define the border between love and friendship. ☊ border ☊
bore sb with sth: Has he been boring you with his stories about his trip? ☊ bore ☊
born into sth: She was born into a very musical family. ☊ born ☊
borrow sth off sb: I borrowed the DVD off my brother. ☊ borrow ☊
I like being my own boss (= working for myself and making my own decisions). ☊ boss ☊
Hospital bosses protested at the decision. ☊ boss ☊
bother sb: The thing that bothers me is... ☊ bother ☊
'Where shall we eat?' 'I'm not bothered.' (= I don't mind where we go). ☊ be bothered (about sb/sth) ☊
All this has happened because you couldn't be bothered to give me the message. ☊ can't be bothered (to do sth) ☊
I went to the school at the bottom of our street. ☊ bottom ☊
Their house is at the bottom end of Bury Road (= the end furthest from where you enter the road). ☊ bottom ☊
to go up a hill in bottom gear ☊ bottom ☊
We came bottom (= got the worst result) with 12 points. ☊ bottom ☊
It was bound to happen sooner or later (= we should have expected it). ☊ bound ☊
a brave decision ☊ brave ☊
to break the law/rules/conditions ☊ break ☊
He was breaking the speed limit (= travelling faster than the law allows). ☊ break ☊
The telephone system has broken down. ☊ break down ☊
Burglars had broken in while we were away. ☊ break in ☊
We had to stop for breath before we got to the top. ☊ breath ☊
Her breathing became steady and she fell asleep. ☊ breathing ☊
Many animals breed only at certain times of the year. ☊ breed ☊
the first panda to be bred in captivity ☊ breed ☊
Hello Simon! What brings you here? ☊ bring ☊
A crisis brings out the best in her. ☊ bring sth out ☊
We aim to bring down prices on all our computers. ☊ bring sth down ☊
She brushed the fly away. ☊ brush ☊
a monthly/an annual/a family budget ☊ budget ☊
They went over budget (= spent too much money). ☊ budget ☊
They're going to build on the site of the old power station. ☊ build ☊
The music builds up to a rousing climax. ☊ build up (to sth) ☊
building materials/costs/regulations ☊ building ☊
The cigarette burned a hole in the carpet. ☊ burn ☊
Shall we walk or go by bus? ☊ bus ☊
to have/start/run a business ☊ business ☊
She works in the family business. ☊ business ☊
Is the trip to Rome business or pleasure? ☊ business ☊
He's away on business. ☊ business ☊
When he left school, he went into business with his brother. ☊ business ☊
This is one of the busiest times of the year for the department. ☊ busy ☊
'Here's the money I owe you.' 'But that's not right—it was only £10.' ☊ but ☊
If you're thinking of getting a new car, now is a good time to buy. ☊ buy ☊
The telephone is by the window. ☊ by ☊
to travel by boat/bus/car/plane ☊ by ☊
to travel by air/land/sea ☊ by ☊
The coroner's verdict was 'death by misadventure'. ☊ by ☊
By the time (that) this letter reaches you I will have left the country. ☊ by ☊
He walked by me without speaking. ☊ by ☊
to travel by day/night ☊ by ☊
I could tell by the look on her face that something terrible had happened. ☊ by ☊
The children came in two by two (= in groups of two). ☊ by ☊
Our guess was confirmed by calculation. ☊ calculation ☊
to call a meeting/an election/a strike ☊ call ☊
call sb/sth + noun: They decided to call the baby Mark. ☊ call ☊
to call off a deal/trip/strike ☊ call sth off ☊
They have called off their engagement (= decided not to get married). ☊ call sth off ☊
a local call ☊ call ☊
It is important to keep calm in an emergency. ☊ calm ☊
They go camping in France every year. ☊ camp ☊
Do you go camping? ☊ camping ☊
You can take the car, if you want. ☊ can ☊
Don't forget to cancel the newspaper (= arrange for it not to be delivered) before going away. ☊ cancel ☊
He stood as a candidate in the local elections. ☊ candidate ☊
The party intends to field a candidate in the next general election. ☊ candidate ☊
Candidates are allowed to use dictionaries in this examination. ☊ candidate ☊
a hard disk storage capacity of 500 gigabytes ☊ capacity ☊
capture sb: Allied troops captured over 300 enemy soldiers. ☊ capture ☊
capture sth: The animals are captured in nets and sold to local zoos. ☊ capture ☊
the capture of enemy territory ☊ capture ☊
Paula got into the car and drove off. ☊ car ☊
Are you going in the car? ☊ car ☊
Who's taking care of the children while you're away? ☊ take care of sb/sth/yourself ☊
Don't worry about the travel arrangements. They're all being taken care of. ☊ take care of sb/sth/yourself ☊
What made you decide on a career as a vet? ☊ career ☊
careful (that)...: Be careful you don't bump your head. ☊ careful ☊
After careful consideration we have decided to offer you the job. ☊ careful ☊
The injured were carried away on stretchers. ☊ carry ☊
a train carrying commuters to work ☊ carry ☊
to carry out an inquiry/an investigation/a survey ☊ carry sth out ☊
Carry on with your work while I'm away. ☊ carry on (with sth), carry sth on ☊
After he left I just tried to carry on as normal (= do the things I usually do). ☊ carry on (with sth), carry sth on ☊
The most serious cases were treated at the scene of the accident. ☊ case ☊
It's a classic case (= a very typical case) of bad planning. ☊ case ☊
It is simply not the case that prison conditions are improving. ☊ case ☊
Every application will be decided on a case-by-case basis (= each one will be considered separately). ☊ case ☊
There's no point complaining now—we're leaving tomorrow in any case. ☊ in any case ☊
'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 (in/on sth): Her dress caught on a nail. ☊ catch ☊
I must go—I have a train to catch. ☊ catch ☊
Mark walked in and caught them at it (= in the act of doing sth wrong). ☊ catch ☊
You've caught me at a bad time (= at a time when I am busy). ☊ catch ☊
Go on ahead. I'll catch up with you. ☊ catch up (with sb) ☊
The donation is the biggest private gift to a humanitarian cause. ☊ cause ☊
cease sth: They voted to cease strike action immediately. ☊ cease ☊
Jake's passed his exams. We're going out to celebrate. ☊ celebrate ☊
cell phone users ☊ cell phone ☊
I talked to her on my cell phone. ☊ cell phone ☊
The use of cellular phones is not permitted on most aircraft. ☊ cell phone ☊
The climbers face certain death if the rescue today is unsuccessful. ☊ certain ☊
certain (that)...: It is certain that they will agree. ☊ certain ☊
certain (that)...: She wasn't certain (that) he had seen her. ☊ certain ☊
certain of/about sth: Are you absolutely certain about this? ☊ certain ☊
Certain people might disagree with this. ☊ certain ☊
They refused to release their hostages unless certain conditions were met. ☊ certain ☊
That's true, to a certain extent. ☊ certain ☊
I felt there was a certain coldness in her manner. ☊ certain ☊
Without treatment, she will almost certainly die. ☊ certainly ☊
She has only a slim chance of passing the exam. ☊ chance ☊
There is no chance that he will change his mind. ☊ chance ☊
Tonight is your last chance to catch the play at your local theatre. ☊ chance ☊
When installing electrical equipment don't take any chances. A mistake could kill. ☊ chance ☊
I went into the bedroom to change. ☊ change ☊
Do you have any change for the phone? ☊ change ☊
a change of address ☊ change ☊
Let's get away for the weekend. A change of scene (= time in a different place) will do you good. ☊ change ☊
The character of the neighbourhood hasn't changed at all. ☊ character ☊
The need to communicate is a key characteristic of human society. ☊ characteristic ☊
The two groups of children have quite different characteristics. ☊ characteristic ☊
Personal characteristics, such as age and sex are taken into account. ☊ characteristic ☊
genetic characteristics ☊ characteristic ☊
She has charge of the day-to-day running of the business. ☊ charge ☊
They decided to drop the charges against the newspaper and settle out of court. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth up: The shaver can be charged up and used when travelling. ☊ charge ☊
The concert will raise money for local charities. ☊ charity ☊
The exhibition charts the history of the palace. ☊ chart ☊
chat (to/with sb): My kids spend hours chatting on the phone to their friends. ☊ chat ☊
chat away (to/with sb): Within minutes of being introduced they were chatting away like old friends. ☊ chat ☊
Cycling is a cheap way to get around. ☊ cheap ☊
'Is Mary in the office?' 'Just a moment. I'll go and check.' ☊ check ☊
Customs officers have the right to check all luggage going through customs. ☊ check ☊
We checked in our luggage and went through to the departure lounge. ☊ check sth in ☊
I'll just go and check on the children. ☊ check on sb/sth ☊
Guests should check out of their rooms by noon. ☊ check out (of...) ☊
The drugs were found in their car during a routine check by police. ☊ check ☊
a cheese knife (= a knife with a special curved blade with two points on the end, used for cutting and picking up pieces of cheese) ☊ cheese ☊
women forced to make a choice between family and career ☊ choice ☊
He had no choice but to leave (= this was the only thing he could do). ☊ 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 ☊
You choose, I can't decide. ☊ choose ☊
choose to do sth: We chose to go by train. ☊ choose ☊
How often do you go to church? ☊ church ☊
to go into the Church (= to become a Christian minister) ☊ church ☊
the local cinema ☊ cinema ☊
I used to go to the cinema every week. ☊ cinema ☊
one of the great successes of British cinema ☊ cinema ☊
She walked the horse round in a circle. ☊ circle ☊
family/domestic/personal circumstances ☊ circumstance ☊
claim (that)...: He claims (that) he was not given a fair hearing. ☊ claim ☊
claim sth: Scientists are claiming a major breakthrough in the fight against cancer. ☊ claim ☊
She has more claim to the book's success than anybody (= she deserves to be praised for it). ☊ claim ☊
He always travels business class. ☊ class ☊
a classic novel/study/goal ☊ classic ☊
a classic example of poor communication ☊ classic ☊
She displayed the classic symptoms of depression. ☊ classic ☊
I made the classic mistake of clapping in a pause in the music! ☊ classic ☊
a classic grey suit ☊ classic ☊
classic design ☊ classic ☊
classic cars (= cars which are no longer made, but which are still popular) ☊ classic ☊
English classics such as 'Alice in Wonderland' ☊ classic ☊
The novel may become a modern classic. ☊ classic ☊
That match was a classic. ☊ classic ☊
The entertainment was good clean fun for the whole family. ☊ clean ☊
Electric buses are a clean, environmentally friendly way to travel. ☊ clean ☊
Go and clean yourself up. ☊ clean (yourself) up ☊
The voice on the phone was clear and strong. ☊ clear ☊
My memory is not clear on that point. ☊ clear ☊
The muddy water slowly cleared. ☊ clear ☊
clear sth/sb: I had cleared my desk before I left. ☊ clear ☊
Please speak clearly after the tone. ☊ clearly ☊
It's difficult to see anything clearly in this mirror. ☊ clearly ☊
Clearly, this will cost a lot more than we realized. ☊ clearly ☊
That (= what you just did) wasn't very clever, was it? (= it wasn't sensible) ☊ clever ☊
The bolt clicked into place. ☊ click ☊
From here the path climbs steeply to the summit. ☊ climb ☊
He likes to go climbing most weekends. ☊ climb ☊
to go climbing ☊ climbing ☊
to close a case/an investigation ☊ close ☊
The game was closer than the score suggests. ☊ close ☊
There's a close resemblance (= they look very similar). ☊ close ☊
We're a very close family. ☊ close ☊
The groom and his close family took their places. ☊ close ☊
She has kept in close contact with the victims' families. ☊ close ☊
He walked into the room, closely followed by the rest of the family. ☊ closely ☊
I bought some new clothes for the trip. ☊ clothes ☊
The sun went behind a cloud. ☊ cloud ☊
They went to Italy on a coach tour. ☊ coach ☊
a coach party (= a group of people travelling together on a coach) ☊ coach ☊
We coasted along the country lanes. ☊ coast ☊
collect (for sth): We're collecting for local charities. ☊ collect ☊
collect sb (from...): She's gone to collect her son from school. ☊ collect ☊
collect sth: We seem to have collected an enormous number of boxes (= without intending to). ☊ collect ☊
She's away at college in California. ☊ college ☊
Foods which go through a factory process lose much of their colour, flavour and texture. ☊ colour ☊
a dictionary with two columns per page ☊ column ☊
I always read her column in the local paper. ☊ column ☊
His treatment was a combination of surgery, radiation and drugs. ☊ combination ☊
Technology and good management. That's a winning combination (= one that will certainly be successful). ☊ combination ☊
The German team scored a combined total of 652 points. ☊ combine ☊
This model combines a telephone and fax machine. ☊ combine ☊
The trip will combine business with pleasure. ☊ combine ☊
She has successfully combined a career and bringing up a family. ☊ 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 ☊
When will they come to a decision? ☊ come ☊
The high point of the concert came during the drum solo. ☊ come ☊
We've come 50 miles this morning. ☊ come ☊
The company has come a long way (= made lot of progress) in the last 5 years. ☊ come ☊
The CD comes complete with all the words of the songs. ☊ come ☊
come about sth: I've come about my book. ☊ come ☊
come doing sth: He came looking for me. ☊ come ☊
come doing sth: Why don't you come skating tonight? ☊ come ☊
Their trip to France didn't come up to expectations. ☊ come up to sth ☊
I'm afraid something urgent has come up. ☊ come up ☊
Oh, come on—you know that isn't true! ☊ come on ☊
He comes from a family of actors. ☊ come from sth ☊
Her hair comes down to her waist. ☊ come down ☊
Your mother hasn't yet come round from the anaesthetic. ☊ come around/round ☊
I came across children sleeping under bridges. ☊ come across sb/sth ☊
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 ☊
The children have been a great comfort to me through all of this. ☊ comfort ☊
They come from comfortable middle-class families. ☊ comfortable ☊
I don't feel I can comment on their decision. ☊ comment ☊
The government has set up a commission of inquiry into the disturbances at the prison. ☊ commission ☊
The survey on consumer taste was commissioned by local stores. ☊ commission ☊
Borrowers should think carefully before committing themselves to taking out a loan. ☊ commit ☊
Women very often have to juggle work with their family commitments. ☊ commitment ☊
The committee has/have decided to close the restaurant. ☊ committee ☊
We are working together for a common purpose. ☊ common ☊
This decision was taken for the common good (= the advantage of everyone). ☊ common ☊
It's only common decency to let her know what's happening (= people would expect it). ☊ common ☊
Tim and I have nothing in common./I have nothing in common with Tim. ☊ have sth in common (with sb) ☊
The two cultures have a lot in common. ☊ have sth in common (with sth) ☊
communicate how/what, etc...: They failed to communicate what was happening and why. ☊ communicate ☊
The novel is about a family who can't communicate with each other. ☊ communicate ☊
The local community was shocked by the murders. ☊ community ☊
health workers based in the community (= working with people in a local area) ☊ community ☊
community parks/libraries (= paid for by the local town/city) ☊ community ☊
She enjoys her own company (= being by herself) when she is travelling. ☊ company ☊
He runs his own TV production company. ☊ company ☊
I enclose the two plans for comparison. ☊ comparison ☊
She left early, complaining of a headache. ☊ complain of sth ☊
concentrate sth (on sth/on doing sth): I decided to concentrate all my efforts on finding somewhere to live. ☊ concentrate ☊
concern sb: What concerns me is our lack of preparation for the change. ☊ concern ☊
One major difference between these computers concerns the way in which they store information. ☊ concern ☊
I appreciate everyone's concern and help at this difficult time. ☊ concern ☊
concern (that...): There is widespread concern that new houses will be built on protected land. ☊ concern ☊
concerned (that)...: She was concerned that she might miss the turning and get lost. ☊ concerned ☊
conclude sth (from sth): What do you conclude from that? ☊ conclude ☊
conclude by doing sth: He concluded by wishing everyone a safe trip home. ☊ conclude ☊
conclude sth (with sth): The commission concluded its investigation last month. ☊ conclude ☊
I've come to the conclusion that he's not the right person for the job. ☊ conclusion ☊
a necessary condition for economic growth ☊ condition ☊
A good training programme is one of the conditions for successful industry. ☊ condition ☊
the terms and conditions of employment ☊ condition ☊
The offer is subject to certain conditions. ☊ condition ☊
They agreed to lend us the car on condition that (= only if) we returned it before the weekend. ☊ condition ☊
They will give us the money on one condition—that we pay it back within six months. ☊ condition ☊
They agreed under the condition that the matter be dealt with promptly. ☊ condition ☊
Congress can impose strict conditions on the bank. ☊ condition ☊
They have agreed to the ceasefire provided their conditions are met. ☊ condition ☊
living/housing/working conditions ☊ condition ☊
changing economic conditions ☊ condition ☊
neglected children living under the most appalling conditions ☊ condition ☊
a strike to improve pay and conditions ☊ condition ☊
The plants grow best in cool, damp conditions. ☊ condition ☊
freezing/icy/humid, etc. conditions ☊ condition ☊
Conditions are ideal (= the weather is very good) for sailing today. ☊ condition ☊
treacherous driving conditions ☊ condition ☊
You are in no condition (= too ill/sick, etc.) to go anywhere. ☊ condition ☊
The motorcyclist was in a critical condition in hospital last night. ☊ condition ☊
a medical condition ☊ condition ☊
They could not say with confidence that he would be able to walk again after the accident. ☊ confidence ☊
She was quietly confident that everything would go as planned. ☊ confident ☊
confirm sth: Rumours of job losses were later confirmed ☊ confirm ☊
His guilty expression confirmed my suspicions. ☊ confirm ☊
Please write to confirm your reservation (= say that it is definite). ☊ confirm ☊
confirm (that)...: Has everyone confirmed (that) they're coming? ☊ confirm ☊
confirm what/when, etc...: Can you confirm what happened? ☊ confirm ☊
The walk in the mountains confirmed his fear of heights. ☊ confirm ☊
confirm sth: After a six-month probationary period, her position was confirmed. ☊ confirm ☊
The story tells of a classic conflict between love and duty. ☊ conflict ☊
I'm confused—say all that again. ☊ confused ☊
We're waiting for the telephone to be connected. ☊ connect ☊
We arrived in good time for the connection to Paris. ☊ connection ☊
to make a conscious decision ☊ conscious ☊
This decision could have serious consequences for the industry. ☊ consequence ☊
the conservative views of his parents ☊ conservative ☊
consider sb/sth + noun: consider sb/sth (to be) sth: consider sb/sth (as) sth: He considers himself an expert on the subject. ☊ consider ☊
consider (that)...: She considers that it is too early to form a definite conclusion. ☊ consider ☊
Journalists stayed away from the funeral out of consideration for the bereaved family. ☊ consideration ☊
The candidates' experience and qualifications will be taken into consideration when the decision is made. ☊ take sth into consideration ☊
consist doing sth: Most of the fieldwork consisted of making tape recordings. ☊ consist of sb/sth ☊
travelling at a constant speed of 50 m.p.h. ☊ constant ☊
consult with sb (about/on sth): Consult with your physician about possible treatments. ☊ consult ☊
consult sb: You shouldn't have done it without consulting me. ☊ consult ☊
social/personal contacts ☊ contact ☊
She has several contacts in New York. ☊ contact ☊
We have good contacts with the local community. ☊ contact ☊
The organization put me in contact with other people in a similar position (= gave me their addresses or telephone numbers). ☊ contact ☊
Here's my contact number (= temporary telephone number) while I'm away. ☊ contact ☊
I'll give you my contact details (= telephone number, email address, etc.). ☊ contact ☊
We have no contemporary account of the battle (= written near the time that it happened). ☊ contemporary ☊
His decision can only be understood in context. ☊ context ☊
the continent of Africa ☊ continent ☊
the African continent ☊ continent ☊
continue sth: The board of inquiry is continuing its investigations. ☊ continue ☊
a contract worker (= one employed on a contract for a fixed period of time) ☊ contract ☊
Under the terms of the contract the job should have been finished yesterday. ☊ contract ☊
It is interesting to contrast the British legal system with the American one. ☊ contrast ☊
The book explores contrasting views of the poet's early work. ☊ contrasting ☊
the controls of an aircraft ☊ control ☊
the control panel ☊ control ☊
the volume control of a CD player ☊ control ☊
a car with dual control(s) (= one set of controls for the driver and one for the instructor ). ☊ control ☊
traffic control ☊ control ☊
The city is in the control of enemy forces. ☊ control ☊
He got so angry he lost control (= shouted and said or did things he would not normally do). ☊ control ☊
In spite of all her family problems, she's really in control. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
The children are completely out of control since their father left. ☊ be/get/run/etc. out of control ☊
This knob controls the volume. ☊ control ☊
The traffic lights are controlled by a central computer. ☊ control ☊
He used his wife's birthday as a convenient excuse for not going to the meeting. ☊ convenient ☊
She's very conventional in her views. ☊ conventional ☊
a telephone conversation ☊ conversation ☊
She tried to steer the conversation away from the topic of marriage. ☊ conversation ☊
Hot water is converted to electricity by a turbine. ☊ convert ☊
an electric cooker ☊ cooker ☊
She was decidedly cool about the proposal. ☊ cool ☊
Desert plants are adapted to cope with extreme heat. ☊ cope ☊
You should make a copy of the disk as a backup. ☊ copy ☊
Everything in the computer's memory can be copied onto DVDs. ☊ copy ☊
copy sth (from sth) (into/onto sth): She copied the phone number into her address book. ☊ copy ☊
Write your address in the top right-hand corner of the letter. ☊ corner ☊
I think you've made the correct decision. ☊ correct ☊
They reasoned, correctly, that she was away for the weekend. ☊ correctly ☊
the environmental cost of nuclear power ☊ cost ☊
Could I use your phone, please? ☊ could ☊
She's on the local council. ☊ council ☊
Don't go over that line or your throw won't count. ☊ count ☊
Every point in this game counts. ☊ count ☊
count from...: There are 12 weeks to go, counting from today. ☊ count ☊
superb walking 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 ☊
Of course, there are other ways of doing this. ☊ of course ☊
'Are you going?' 'Of course not.' ☊ of course not ☊
The case was settled out of court (= a decision was reached without a trial). ☊ court ☊
Please tell the court what happened. ☊ court ☊
Are you crazy? We could get killed doing that. ☊ crazy ☊
She must be crazy to lend him money. ☊ crazy ☊
He drove like an idiot, passing in the craziest places. ☊ crazy ☊
What a crazy idea! ☊ crazy ☊
I know it sounds crazy but it just might work. ☊ crazy ☊
That noise is driving me crazy. ☊ crazy ☊
Marie says he went crazy, and smashed the room up. ☊ crazy ☊
Rick is crazy about football. ☊ crazy ☊
He's football-crazy. ☊ crazy ☊
I'm not crazy about Chinese food (= I don't like it very much). ☊ crazy ☊
The crowd went crazy when the band came on stage. ☊ crazy ☊
You're so beautiful you're driving me crazy. ☊ crazy ☊
I've been crazy about him since the first time I saw him. ☊ crazy ☊
She's crazy—she ought to be locked up. ☊ crazy ☊
The main purpose of industry is to create wealth. ☊ create ☊
credit facilities/terms ☊ credit ☊
We provide help to families in crisis situations. ☊ crisis ☊
Their marriage has reached crisis point. ☊ crisis ☊
a critical moment in our country's history ☊ critical ☊
Reducing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is of critical importance. ☊ critical ☊
Your decision is critical to our future. ☊ critical ☊
criticize sb/sth: The decision was criticized by environmental groups. ☊ criticize ☊
We seem to have a crossed line (= a telephone call that interrupts another call because of a wrong connection). ☊ cross ☊
He pushed his way through the crowd. ☊ crowd ☊
A whole crowd of us are going to the ball (= a lot of us). ☊ crowd ☊
a crucial factor/issue/decision ☊ crucial ☊
crucial that...: It is crucial that we get this right. ☊ crucial ☊
Parents play a crucial role in preparing their child for school. ☊ crucial ☊
He wasn't there at the crucial moment (= when he was needed most). ☊ crucial ☊
Add two cloves of crushed garlic. ☊ crush ☊
a cup and saucer ☊ cup ☊
There is no known cure but the illness can be treated. ☊ cure ☊
Everyone was curious as to why Mark was leaving. ☊ curious ☊
Curiously enough, a year later exactly the same thing happened again. ☊ curiously ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The cat curled into a ball and went to sleep. ☊ curl ☊
He swam to the shore against a strong current. ☊ current ☊
a 15 amp electrical current ☊ current ☊
It's a local custom. ☊ custom ☊
to go through customs and passport control ☊ customs ☊
The bus was cut in two by the train. ☊ cut ☊
The new factory cuts off our view of the hills. ☊ cut sth off ☊
They were cut off for not paying their phone bill. ☊ cut sb/sth off ☊
He cut up the meat on his plate. ☊ cut sth up ☊
We went for a cycle ride on Sunday. ☊ cycle ☊
a cycle route/track ☊ cycle ☊
to go cycling ☊ cycling ☊
cycling shorts ☊ cycling ☊
This could cause serious damage to the country's economy. ☊ damage ☊
I'm going—I've done enough damage here already. ☊ damage ☊
Do you know any other Latin American dances? ☊ dance ☊
The next dance will be a waltz. ☊ dance ☊
modern/classical dance ☊ dance ☊
The band finished with a few slow dances. ☊ dance ☊
to dance a waltz ☊ dance ☊
There was something, dare I say it, a little unusual about him. ☊ dare ☊
There are no dark secrets in our family. ☊ dark ☊
Paul's not coming. He's got a hot date (= an exciting one). ☊ date ☊
We need to fix a date for the next meeting. ☊ date ☊
Please give your name, address and date of birth. ☊ date ☊
name, address and birth date ☊ date ☊
We're going away in a few days/in a few days' time. ☊ day ☊
We can't go there today. You can go another day. ☊ day ☊
Nocturnal animals sleep by day and hunt by night. ☊ day ☊
The hard disk is dead. ☊ dead ☊
Suddenly the phone went dead. ☊ dead ☊
to become/go deaf ☊ deaf ☊
She was born deaf. ☊ deaf ☊
partially deaf ☊ deaf ☊
It's a deal! (= I agree to your terms) ☊ deal ☊
As athletes prepare for the Olympics, sporting organizations are looking for big sponsorship deals to pay for the trip to Sydney. ☊ deal ☊
It's up to you to decide. ☊ decide ☊
I can't tell you what to do—you'll have to decide for yourself. ☊ decide ☊
decide between A and B: It was difficult to decide between the two candidates. ☊ decide ☊
decide against sth: They decided against taking legal action. ☊ decide ☊
decide what, whether, etc...: I can't decide what to wear. ☊ decide ☊
She couldn't decide whether he was telling the truth or not. ☊ decide ☊
decide (that)...: She decided (that) she wanted to live in France. ☊ decide ☊
decide to do sth: We've decided not to go away after all. ☊ decide ☊
Why did you decide to look for a new job? ☊ decide ☊
decide sth: We might be hiring more people but nothing has been decided yet. ☊ decide ☊
it is decided (that)...: It was decided (that) the school should purchase new software. ☊ decide ☊
We're still trying to decide on a venue. ☊ decide on/upon sth ☊
I can't decide on who to invite. ☊ decide on/upon sth ☊
to make a decision (= to decide) ☊ decision ☊
to take a decision (= to decide) ☊ decision ☊
We need a decision on this by next week. ☊ decision ☊
Who took the decision to go ahead with the project? ☊ decision ☊
He is really bad at making decisions. ☊ decision ☊
We finally reached a decision (= decided after some difficulty). ☊ decision ☊
We must come to a decision about what to do next by tomorrow. ☊ decision ☊
a big (= an important) decision ☊ decision ☊
The final decision is yours. ☊ decision ☊
It's a difficult decision for any doctor. ☊ decision ☊
The editor's decision is final. ☊ decision ☊
Mary is the decision-maker in the house. ☊ decision ☊
The decisions by the management committee will affect everyone in the company. ☊ decision ☊
The government has declared war on (= officially stated its intention to stop) illiteracy. ☊ declare ☊
declare that...: The court declared that strike action was illegal. ☊ declare ☊
He pondered, as if over some deep philosophical point. ☊ deep ☊
Feelings about the death of a parent are bound to go deep. ☊ go/run deep ☊
deeply held beliefs/convictions/views (= that sb feels very strongly) ☊ deeply ☊
He defeated the champion in three sets. ☊ defeat ☊
The world champion has only had two defeats in 20 fights. ☊ defeat ☊
What points can be raised in defence of this argument? ☊ defence ☊
He defended his decision to punish the boy. ☊ defend ☊
define sth: The term 'mental illness' is difficult to define. ☊ define ☊
define sth as sth: Life imprisonment is defined as 60 years under state law. ☊ define ☊
define sth: We need to define the task ahead very clearly. ☊ define ☊
The difficulty of a problem was defined in terms of how long it took to complete. ☊ define ☊
define what, how, etc...: It is difficult to define what makes him so popular. ☊ define ☊
Can you give me a definite answer by tomorrow? ☊ definite ☊
Is it definite that he's leaving? ☊ definite ☊
a definite offer of a job ☊ definite ☊
I'm not sure—I can find out for definite if you like. ☊ definite ☊
That's definite then, is it? ☊ definite ☊
The date of the move has not been definitely decided yet (= it may change). ☊ definitely ☊
clear simple definitions ☊ definition ☊
Neighbours by definition live close by (= this is what being a neighbour means). ☊ definition ☊
What's your definition of happiness? ☊ definition ☊
There is no agreed definition of what a comprehensive school should be. ☊ definition ☊
Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (32°F) or zero/nought degrees Celsius (0°C). ☊ degree ☊
I agree with you to a certain degree. ☊ degree ☊
Commuters will face long delays on the roads today. ☊ delay ☊
delay doing sth: He delayed telling her the news, waiting for the right moment. ☊ delay ☊
The government is accused of using delaying tactics (= deliberately doing sth to delay a process, decision, etc.). ☊ delay ☊
What could have delayed him? ☊ delay ☊
deliver (sth) to sb/sth: Leaflets have been delivered to every household. ☊ deliver ☊
Is there a postal/mail delivery on Saturdays? ☊ delivery ☊
+ speech: 'Who the hell are you?' he demanded angrily. ☊ demand ☊
demonstrate how, what, etc...: His sudden departure had demonstrated how unreliable he was. ☊ demonstrate ☊
deny (that)...: She denied (that) there had been any cover-up. ☊ deny ☊
Don't ask me about it—that's her department. ☊ be sb's department ☊
His sudden departure threw the office into chaos. ☊ departure ☊
Starting salary varies from £26 000 to £30 500, depending on experience. ☊ depending on ☊
I might not go. It depends how tired I am. ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
Her paintings reveal hidden depths (= unknown and interesting things about her character). ☊ depth ☊
'Scared stiff' is an apt description of how I felt at that moment. ☊ description ☊
Tell me the main points now; leave the details till later. ☊ detail ☊
determine sth: An inquiry was set up to determine the cause of the accident. ☊ determine ☊
determine what, whether, etc...: We set out to determine exactly what happened that night. ☊ determine ☊
it is determined that...: It was determined that she had died of natural causes. ☊ determine ☊
Are there further developments in the investigation? ☊ development ☊
electrical labour-saving devices around the home ☊ device ☊
a Spanish-English dictionary ☊ dictionary ☊
I decided to go on a diet (= to lose weight) before my holiday. ☊ diet ☊
He was studying the complex similarities and differences between humans and animals. ☊ difference ☊
What difference will it make if he knows or not? ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
'Shall we go on Friday or Saturday?' 'It makes no difference (to me).' ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
I looked it up in three different dictionaries. ☊ different ☊
I had considerable difficulty (in) persuading her to leave. ☊ difficulty ☊
He was asked to take command and direct operations. ☊ direct ☊
direct sth at sth/sb: The machine directs a powerful beam at the affected part of the body. ☊ direct ☊
We are looking for somebody with a clear sense of direction. ☊ direction ☊
It's only a small improvement, but at least it's a step in the right direction. ☊ direction ☊
Tom went off in the direction of home. ☊ direction ☊
They hit a truck coming in the opposite direction. ☊ direction ☊
I lost all sense of direction (= I didn't know which way to go). ☊ direction ☊
the managing director ☊ director ☊
an executive/non-executive director ☊ director ☊
The advantages of the scheme far outweighed the disadvantages. ☊ disadvantage ☊
No, I disagree. I don't think it would be the right thing to do. ☊ disagree ☊
There's no room for disagreement on this point. ☊ disagreement ☊
There is considerable disagreement over the safety of the treatment. ☊ disagreement ☊
disagreement (among...): There is disagreement among archaeologists as to the age of the sculpture. ☊ disagreement ☊
Her decision to cancel the concert is bound to disappoint her fans. ☊ disappoint ☊
The outcome of the court case was disappointing for the family involved. ☊ disappointing ☊
To our great disappointment, it rained every day of the trip. ☊ disappointment ☊
a disapproving glance/tone/look ☊ disapproving ☊
Letting her organize the party is a recipe for disaster (= something that is likely to go badly wrong). ☊ disaster ☊
He wears an identity disc around his neck. ☊ disc ☊
This recording is available online or on disc. ☊ disc ☊
discount sth: We cannot discount the possibility of further strikes. ☊ discount ☊
We discovered this beach while we were sailing around the island. ☊ discover ☊
discover (that)...: It was a shock to discover (that) he couldn't read. ☊ discover ☊
He saw life as a voyage of discovery. ☊ discovery ☊
discovery (that...): She was shocked by the discovery that he had been unfaithful. ☊ discovery ☊
discuss sth: I'm not prepared to discuss this on the phone. ☊ discuss ☊
discuss when, what, etc...: We need to discuss when we should go. ☊ discuss ☊
After considerable discussion, they decided to accept our offer. ☊ discussion ☊
He walked away in disgust. ☊ disgust ☊
disgusted (to see, hear, etc...): He was disgusted to see such awful living conditions. ☊ disgusted ☊
The kitchen was in a disgusting state when she left. ☊ disgusting ☊
I think it's disgusting that they're closing the local hospital. ☊ disgusting ☊
This makes an excellent hot main dish. ☊ dish ☊
Red blood cells are roughly the shape of a disk. ☊ disk ☊
dislike doing sth: I dislike being away from my family. ☊ dislike ☊
Much as she disliked going to funerals (= although she did not like it at all), she knew she had to be there. ☊ dislike ☊
I've told you all my likes and dislikes. ☊ dislike ☊
The exhibition gives local artists an opportunity to display their work. ☊ display ☊
These statistics display a definite trend. ☊ display ☊
The beach is within walking distance of my house (= you can walk there easily). ☊ distance ☊
Five miles of sand stretched away into the distance. ☊ in/into the distance ☊
We can distinguish five meanings of the word 'mad'. ☊ distinguish ☊
What was it that distinguished her from her classmates? ☊ distinguish ☊
They studied the geographical distribution of the disease. ☊ distribution ☊
Electronic media make the potential for information distribution possible on a scale never before achieved. ☊ distribution ☊
a tax/postal district ☊ district ☊
Many divorced men remarry and have second families. ☊ divorced ☊
I have a number of things to do today. ☊ do ☊
Doctor Staples (= as a title/form of address) ☊ doctor ☊
Doctor Franks (= as a title/form of address) ☊ doctor ☊
travel documents ☊ document ☊
I took the dog for a walk. ☊ dog ☊
domestic flights (= to and from places within a country) ☊ domestic ☊
Output consists of both exports and sales on the domestic market. ☊ domestic ☊
the growing problem of domestic violence (= violence between members of the same family) ☊ domestic ☊
to answer the door (= to go and open it because sb has knocked on it or rung the bell) ☊ door ☊
a double meaning/purpose/aim ☊ double ☊
He's made some great movies. There's no doubt about it. ☊ no doubt ☊
doubt (that)...: I never doubted (that) she would come. ☊ doubt ☊
He had to go and lie down for a while. ☊ down ☊
Have you got me down for the trip? ☊ down ☊
Go down the road till you reach the traffic lights. ☊ down ☊
The business was on a downward path, finally closing in 2008. ☊ downward ☊
Subsidence is the downward movement of a site on which a building stands. ☊ downward ☊
Nine per cent of commuters used public transport in 2008 and the trend is downwards. ☊ downwards ☊
classical/Elizabethan/modern, etc. drama ☊ drama ☊
a local dramatic society ☊ dramatic ☊
She walked around in a dream all day. ☊ dream ☊
dream of/about sth: She dreams of running her own business. ☊ dream ☊
It was the kind of trip most of us only dream about. ☊ dream ☊
dream of/about doing sth: I wouldn't dream of going without you (= I would never go without you). ☊ dream ☊
I can't go to the door—I'm not dressed yet. ☊ dressed ☊
They went for a drink. ☊ drink ☊
drive sb + adj.: to drive sb crazy/mad/insane ☊ drive ☊
I drove to work this morning. ☊ drive ☊
Shall we drive (= go there by car) or go by train? ☊ drive ☊
We heard him drive away. ☊ drive away, drive sb/sth away ☊
Someone drove the car away in the night. ☊ drive away, drive sb/sth away ☊
Her constant nagging drove him away. ☊ drive sb away ☊
Terrorist threats are driving away tourists. ☊ drive sb away ☊
Let's go for a drive. ☊ drive ☊
a drive through the mountains ☊ drive ☊
prescribed drugs ☊ drug ☊
She was too drunk to remember anything about the party. ☊ drunk ☊
His only way of dealing with his problems was to go out and get drunk. ☊ drunk ☊
We went swimming and then lay in the sun to dry off. ☊ dry off, dry sb/sth off ☊
He went to an expensive clinic to dry out. ☊ dry out, dry sb out ☊
Local councillors have a duty to serve the community. ☊ duty ☊
I'll have to go I'm afraid—duty calls. ☊ duty ☊
What time do you go off duty? ☊ on/off duty ☊
Is it available on DVD yet? ☊ DVD ☊
Each answer is worth 20 points. ☊ each ☊
Each of the answers is worth 20 points. ☊ each ☊
The answers are worth 20 points each. ☊ each ☊
The ruling overturned the court's earlier decision. ☊ early ☊
All important points are numbered for ease of reference (= so that you can find them easily). ☊ ease ☊
ease sth: This should help ease the pain. ☊ ease ☊
It would ease my mind (= make me less worried) to know that she was settled. ☊ ease ☊
It would be the easiest thing in the world to fall in love with him. ☊ easy ☊
I'll agree to anything for an easy life. ☊ easy ☊
a market economy (= one in which the price is fixed according to both cost and demand) ☊ economy ☊
the electronic edition of 'The Guardian' ☊ edition ☊
The dictionary is now in its eighth edition. ☊ edition ☊
He was educated at his local comprehensive school and then at Oxford. ☊ educate ☊
educate sb to do sth: The campaign is intended to educate the public to respect the environment. ☊ educate ☊
Aspirin is a simple but highly effective treatment. ☊ effective ☊
It's a long climb to the top, but well worth the effort. ☊ effort ☊
a determined/real/special effort ☊ effort ☊
The local clubs are making every effort to interest more young people. ☊ effort ☊
You can keep one of the photos. Either of them—whichever you like. ☊ either ☊
Pete can't go and I can't either. ☊ either ☊
I'm going to buy either a camera or a DVD player with the money. ☊ either ☊
an electric motor ☊ electric ☊
an electric light/guitar, etc. ☊ electric ☊
an electric current/charge ☊ electric ☊
an electric generator ☊ electric ☊
an electric plug/socket/switch (= that carries electricity) ☊ electric ☊
an electrical fault in the engine ☊ electrical ☊
electrical equipment/appliances ☊ electrical ☊
electrical power/energy ☊ electrical ☊
a waste of electricity ☊ electricity ☊
The electricity is off (= there is no electric power supply). ☊ electricity ☊
an electronic calculator ☊ electronic ☊
electronic music ☊ electronic ☊
This dictionary is available in electronic form. ☊ electronic ☊
an electronic engineer ☊ electronic ☊
Cost was a key element in our decision. ☊ element ☊
It's on the fifth floor, so we'd better take the elevator. ☊ elevator ☊
I don't want anything else, thanks. ☊ else ☊
He either forgot or else decided not to come. ☊ or else ☊
Our favourite restaurant was closed, so we had to go elsewhere. ☊ elsewhere ☊
embarrassed at sth: He felt embarrassed at being the centre of attention. ☊ embarrassed ☊
This EU ruling puts Britain in a very embarrassing position. ☊ embarrassing ☊
I'm glad you offered—it saved me the embarrassment of having to ask. ☊ embarrassment ☊
No new evidence emerged during the investigation. ☊ emerge ☊
The decision was based on emotion rather than rational thought. ☊ emotion ☊
Mothers are often the ones who provide emotional support for the family. ☊ emotional ☊
conditions/terms of employment ☊ employment ☊
empty sth: He emptied the ashtrays, washed the glasses and went to bed. ☊ empty ☊
empty sth out of sth: She emptied the water out of the vase. ☊ empty ☊
The software enables you to create your own DVDs. ☊ enable ☊
I've had a number of close encounters (= situations that could have been dangerous) with bad drivers. ☊ encounter ☊
Go to the end of the line! ☊ end ☊
We've travelled from one end of Mexico to the other. ☊ end ☊
We didn't leave until the very end. ☊ end ☊
enemy forces/aircraft/territory ☊ enemy ☊
It is important to conserve energy. ☊ energy ☊
When did you get engaged? ☊ engaged ☊
an engaged couple ☊ engaged ☊
engaged to sb: She's engaged to Peter. ☊ engaged ☊
They are engaged to be married (= to each other). ☊ engaged ☊
I phoned earlier but you were engaged (= using your phone). ☊ engaged ☊
the engaged tone/signal ☊ engaged ☊
They're sending an engineer to fix the phone. ☊ engineer ☊
Don't ask me to do it. I've got enough problems as it is. ☊ enough ☊
She's old enough to decide for herself. ☊ enough ☊
a murder enquiry ☊ enquiry ☊
enquiry into sth: a public enquiry into the environmental effects of the proposed new road ☊ enquiry ☊
to hold/order an enquiry into the affair ☊ enquiry ☊
a telephone enquiry ☊ enquiry ☊
enter (for sth): Only four British players have entered for the championship. ☊ enter ☊
The aim of the series is both to entertain and inform. ☊ entertain ☊
It was typical family entertainment. ☊ entertainment ☊
Local entertainments are listed in the newspaper. ☊ entertainment ☊
enthusiasm (for doing sth): She never lost her enthusiasm for teaching. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
enthusiastic about doing sth: She was even less enthusiastic about going to Spain. ☊ enthusiastic ☊
entitle sb to do sth: This ticket does not entitle you to travel first class. ☊ entitle ☊
As a family holiday destination, the seaside has no equal. ☊ be without equal, have no equal ☊
The new regulation was seen as equivalent to censorship. ☊ equivalent ☊
Breathing such polluted air is the equivalent of (= has the same effect as) smoking ten cigarettes a day. ☊ equivalent ☊
essential services such as gas, water and electricity ☊ essential ☊
essential to sth: Money is not essential to happiness. ☊ essential ☊
essential for sth: Experience is essential for this job. ☊ essential ☊
it is essential to do sth: It is essential to keep the two groups separate ☊ essential ☊
it is essential that...: It is essential that you have some experience. ☊ essential ☊
I only had time to pack the bare essentials (= the most necessary things). ☊ essential ☊
The article was essentially concerned with her relationship with her parents (= it dealt with other things, but this was the most important). ☊ essentially ☊
The school has established a successful relationship with the local community. ☊ establish ☊
establish that...: They have established that his injuries were caused by a fall. ☊ establish ☊
establish where, what, etc...: We need to establish where she was at the time of the shooting. ☊ establish ☊
estimate (that)...: We estimated (that) it would cost about €5 000. ☊ estimate ☊
I'll get there, even if I have to walk. ☊ even if/though ☊
Our scores are now even. ☊ even ☊
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 ☊
She hopes to get a job on the local newspaper and eventually work for 'The Times'. ☊ eventually ☊
She hardly ever (= almost never) goes out. ☊ ever ☊
I'll never ever do that again! ☊ ever ☊
It's my best ever score. ☊ ever ☊
Every one of their CDs has been a hit. ☊ every ☊
The buses go every 10 minutes. ☊ every ☊
Every now and then he regretted his decision. ☊ every ☊
My family means everything to me. ☊ everything ☊
He follows me everywhere. ☊ everywhere ☊
Everywhere we went was full of tourists. ☊ everywhere ☊
The cave contained evidences of prehistoric settlement. ☊ evidence ☊
the forces of evil ☊ evil ☊
He started to phone me at the exact moment I started to phone him (= at the same time). ☊ exact ☊
to make greatly/grossly/wildly exaggerated claims ☊ exaggerated ☊
The chapter concludes with a brief examination of some of the factors causing family break-up. ☊ examination ☊
This dictionary has many examples of how words are used. ☊ example ☊
It is important to cite examples to support your argument. ☊ example ☊
I shall take four different examples from contemporary literature to illustrate my point. ☊ example ☊
This is a good example of the artist's early work. ☊ example ☊
Japan is often quoted as the prime example of a modern industrial nation. ☊ example ☊
It is a classic example of how not to design a new city centre. ☊ example ☊
I didn't tell him anything except that I needed the money. ☊ except ☊
Nick went on the French exchange. ☊ exchange ☊
an exchange of fire (= between enemy soldiers) ☊ exchange ☊
Everyone in the group exchanged email addresses. ☊ exchange ☊
They waited and waited for something exciting to happen. ☊ exciting ☊
Concern is growing over the number of children excluded from school (= not allowed to attend because of bad behaviour). ☊ exclude ☊
It's late. I'm afraid I'll have to make my excuses (= say I'm sorry, give my reasons and leave). ☊ excuse ☊
excuse (to do sth): It gave me an excuse to take the car. ☊ excuse ☊
advertising/business/sales, etc. executives ☊ executive ☊
a chief/senior/top executive in a computer firm ☊ executive ☊
She has an executive position in a finance company. ☊ executive ☊
executive decisions/duties/jobs/positions ☊ executive ☊
an executive car/home ☊ executive ☊
an executive suite (= in a hotel) ☊ executive ☊
exhibit (at/in...): He exhibits regularly in local art galleries. ☊ exhibit ☊
The family endured a miserable existence in a cramped apartment. ☊ existence ☊
Take the exit for Brno. ☊ exit ☊
The new system expanded the role of family doctors. ☊ expand ☊
There are no plans to expand the local airport. ☊ expand ☊
expect (that)...: Many people were expecting (that) the peace talks would break down. ☊ expect ☊
expect (that...): 'Who's eaten all the cake?' 'Tom, I expect/I expect it was Tom.' ☊ expect ☊
She went to college with great expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
She always travels first-class regardless of expense. ☊ expense ☊
living/household/medical/legal, etc. expenses ☊ expense ☊
You can claim back your travelling/travel expenses. ☊ expense ☊
an all-expenses-paid trip ☊ expense ☊
Making the wrong decision could prove expensive. ☊ expensive ☊
It is important to try and learn from experience. ☊ experience ☊
Everyone experiences these problems at some time in their lives. ☊ experience ☊
an experienced traveller (= sb who has travelled a lot) ☊ experienced ☊
it is explained that...: It was explained that attendance was compulsory. ☊ explain ☊
explain why, how, etc...: Well, that doesn't explain why you didn't phone. ☊ explain ☊
The government now has to explain its decision to the public. ☊ explain ☊
Oh well then, that explains it (= I understand now why sth happened). ☊ explain ☊
explanation (as to why...): an explanation as to why he had left early ☊ explanation ☊
Bomb disposal experts exploded the device under controlled conditions. ☊ explode ☊
His views have been expressed in numerous speeches. ☊ express ☊
The expression in her eyes told me something was wrong. ☊ expression ☊
My home life was becoming no more than an extension of my job. ☊ extension ☊
To what extent is this true of all schools? ☊ to... extent ☊
The book discusses the extent to which (= how much) family life has changed over the past 50 years. ☊ to... extent ☊
The monthly fee is fixed and there are no hidden extras (= unexpected costs). ☊ extra ☊
Metallic paint is an optional extra (= a thing you can choose to have or not, but must pay more for if you have it). ☊ extra ☊
What an extraordinary thing to say! ☊ extraordinary ☊
They went to extraordinary lengths to explain their behaviour. ☊ extraordinary ☊
Don't go doing anything extreme like leaving the country. ☊ extreme ☊
extreme weather conditions ☊ extreme ☊
extreme left-wing/right-wing views ☊ extreme ☊
We've asked the neighbours to keep an eye on the house for us while we are away. ☊ keep an eye on sb/sth ☊
They seem intent on shutting their eyes to the problems of pollution. ☊ shut/close your eyes to sth ☊
At that time, her face was on the covers of all the magazines. ☊ face ☊
face sth: the problems faced by one-parent families ☊ face ☊
be faced with sth: She's faced with a difficult decision. ☊ face ☊
She had to face up to the fact that she would never walk again. ☊ face up to sth ☊
If you're going to make accusations, you'd better get your facts right (= make sure your information is correct). ☊ fact ☊
It's important to distinguish fact from fiction. ☊ fact ☊
I used to live in France; in fact, not far from where you're going. ☊ in (actual) fact ☊
the key/crucial/deciding factor ☊ factor ☊
A power failure plunged everything into darkness. ☊ failure ☊
Failure to comply with the regulations will result in prosecution. ☊ failure ☊
His confession followed repeated failures to appear in court. ☊ failure ☊
The whole thing was a complete failure. ☊ failure ☊
The walkers were faint from hunger. ☊ faint ☊
a fairly typical reaction ☊ fairly ☊
I go jogging fairly regularly. ☊ fairly ☊
Her attitude could fairly be described as hostile. ☊ fairly ☊
He had supported the local team faithfully for 30 years. ☊ faithfully ☊
a false argument/assumption/belief ☊ FALSE ☊
She went to Hollywood in search of fame and fortune. ☊ fame ☊
the other members of my family ☊ family ☊
Almost every family in the country owns a television. ☊ family ☊
All my family enjoy skiing. ☊ family ☊
one-parent/single-parent families ☊ family ☊
a family of four ☊ family ☊
families with young children ☊ family ☊
He's a friend of the family (= he is known and liked by the parents and the children). ☊ family ☊
All our family came to Grandad's eightieth birthday party. ☊ family ☊
The support of family and friends is vital. ☊ family ☊
We've only told the immediate family (= the closest relations). ☊ family ☊
I always think of you as one of the family. ☊ family ☊
She's family (= she is a relation). ☊ family ☊
Some families have farmed in this area for hundreds of years. ☊ family ☊
This painting has been in our family for generations. ☊ family ☊
They have a large family. ☊ family ☊
I addressed it to Mr and Mrs Jones and family. ☊ family ☊
Do they plan to start a family (= have children)? ☊ family ☊
to bring up/raise a family ☊ family ☊
Lions belong to the cat family. ☊ family ☊
the Germanic family of languages ☊ family ☊
family life ☊ family ☊
your family background ☊ family ☊
family ties/connections ☊ family ☊
It's a family tradition. ☊ family ☊
a family business ☊ family ☊
the family car ☊ family ☊
a family show ☊ family ☊
family entertainment ☊ family ☊
to switch on the electric fan ☊ fan ☊
fancy doing sth: Do you fancy going out this evening? ☊ fancy ☊
To answer that question we need to go further back in time. ☊ far ☊
far ahead: Let's try to plan further ahead. ☊ far ☊
We didn't go far. ☊ far ☊
Have you come far? ☊ far ☊
far (from, away, below, etc.): The restaurant is not far from here. ☊ far ☊
We'll go by train as far as London, and then take a bus. ☊ far ☊
We didn't go as far as the others. ☊ far ☊
I'm not sure I can walk so far. ☊ far ☊
She is on the far right of the party (= holds extreme right-wing political views). ☊ far ☊
I can't go any farther. ☊ farther ☊
As a family we grew farther and farther apart. ☊ farther ☊
We watched their ship moving gradually farther away. ☊ farther ☊
the farthest point of the journey ☊ farthest ☊
Some styles never go out of fashion. ☊ fashion ☊
Fashions in art and literature come and go. ☊ fashion ☊
a fashionable address/resort/restaurant ☊ fashionable ☊
How fast were you going? ☊ fast ☊
I can't go any faster. ☊ fast ☊
The system, for all its faults, is the best available at the moment. ☊ fault ☊
an electrical fault ☊ fault ☊
The suggestion to close the road has found favour with (= been supported by) local people. ☊ favour ☊
I would never ask for any favours from her. ☊ favour ☊
He argued in favour of a strike. ☊ in favour (of sb/sth) ☊
Most of the 'don't knows' in the opinion polls came down in favour of (= eventually chose to support) the Democrats. ☊ in favour (of sb/sth) ☊
fear doing sth: She feared going out at night. ☊ fear ☊
fear sth: She has been missing for three days now and police are beginning to fear the worst (= think that she is dead). ☊ fear ☊
fear (that)...: She feared (that) he might be dead. ☊ fear ☊
Teamwork is a key feature of the training programme. ☊ feature ☊
geographical features ☊ feature ☊
a special feature on education ☊ feature ☊
feature sb/sth: The latest model features alloy wheels and an electronic alarm. ☊ feature ☊
fee-paying schools (= that you have to pay to go to) ☊ fee ☊
They have a large family to feed. ☊ feed ☊
feel (that)...: We all felt (that) we were unlucky to lose. ☊ feel ☊
(+ adv./prep.): This is something I feel strongly about. ☊ feel ☊
This decision is, I feel, a huge mistake. ☊ feel ☊
Try to tell what this is just by feeling it. ☊ feel ☊
We'll go for a walk if you feel like it. ☊ feel like sth/like doing sth ☊
The general feeling of the meeting was against the decision. ☊ feeling ☊
The inhabitants have to walk a mile to fetch water. ☊ fetch ☊
She's gone to fetch the kids from school. ☊ fetch ☊
She caught a fever on her travels in Africa, and died. ☊ fever ☊
You can pass with as few as 25 points. ☊ few ☊
Today they take the field (= go on to the field to play a game) against county champions Essex. ☊ field ☊
Workers are fighting the decision to close the factory. ☊ fight ☊
one of the most popular figures in athletics ☊ figure ☊
The question of the peace settlement is likely to figure prominently in the talks. ☊ figure ☊
figure how, what, etc...: I can't figure out how to do this. ☊ figure sb/sth out ☊
figure how, what, etc...: Have you figured out how much the trip will cost? ☊ figure sb/sth out ☊
Every file on the same disk must have a different name. ☊ file ☊
I need to have two teeth filled (= to have fillings put in them). ☊ fill ☊
fill sth: Please fill this glass for me. ☊ fill ☊
fill sth with sth: to fill a hole with earth/a bucket with water ☊ fill ☊
fill (with sth): The room was filling quickly. ☊ fill ☊
to fill in an application form ☊ fill sth in ☊
To order, fill in the coupon on p 54. ☊ fill sth in ☊
The hole has been filled in. ☊ fill sth in ☊
Let's go to the cinema—there's a good film on this week. ☊ film ☊
The film was shot on location in France. ☊ film ☊
the film industry ☊ film ☊
film sb/sth doing sth: Two young boys were filmed stealing CDs on the security video. ☊ film ☊
I'd like to return to the final point you made. ☊ final ☊
The judge's decision is final. ☊ final ☊
I'm not coming, and that's final! (= I will not change my mind) ☊ final ☊
They will now go through to the final. ☊ final ☊
The winner of each contest goes through to the grand final. ☊ final ☊
I'm having trouble finding anything new to say on this subject. ☊ find ☊
She has inherited her mother's fine features (= a small nose, mouth, etc.). ☊ fine ☊
a particularly fine example of Saxon architecture ☊ fine ☊
people who enjoy the finer things in life (= for example art, good food, etc.) ☊ fine ☊
It was his finest hour (= most successful period) as manager of the England team. ☊ fine ☊
fine sb sth (for sth/for doing sth): The company was fined £20 000 for breaching safety regulations. ☊ fine ☊
a gas/electric fire ☊ fire ☊
a firm agreement/date/decision/offer/promise ☊ firm ☊
With a firm grip on my hand, he pulled me away. ☊ firm ☊
I didn't take the first bus. ☊ first ☊
She resolved to do it at the first (= earliest) opportunity. ☊ first ☊
Your first duty is to your family. ☊ first ☊
First I had to decide what to wear. ☊ first ☊
This method has two advantages: first it is cheaper and second it is quicker. ☊ first ☊
First of all, let me ask you something. ☊ first of all ☊
I 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 ☊
Let's go fishing this weekend. ☊ fish ☊
They often go fishing. ☊ fishing ☊
The government aims to make British industry leaner and fitter (= employing fewer people and with lower costs). ☊ fit ☊
I've fixed the problem. ☊ fix ☊
They fixed the rent at £100 a week. ☊ fix ☊
Their prices are fixed until the end of the year (= will not change before then). ☊ fix ☊
fixed prices ☊ fixed ☊
a fixed rate of interest ☊ fixed ☊
people living on fixed incomes ☊ fixed ☊
The money has been invested for a fixed period. ☊ fixed ☊
My parents had fixed ideas about what I should become. ☊ fixed ☊
flash at sb: Why is that driver flashing at us? ☊ flash ☊
Start crossing when the green WALK sign starts to flash. ☊ flash ☊
The sails hung limply in the flat calm (= conditions at sea when there is no wind and the water is completely level). ☊ flat ☊
If we leave now, I can catch the earlier flight. ☊ flight ☊
a domestic/an international flight ☊ flight ☊
flood sth: She looked away as the colour flooded her cheeks. ☊ flood ☊
Telephone calls came flooding in from all over the country. ☊ flood ☊
a steady flow of traffic through the city ☊ flow ☊
the flow of an electric current ☊ flow ☊
This can prevent air from flowing freely to the lungs. ☊ flow ☊
the electric currents flowing through the cables ☊ flow ☊
The whole family has the flu. ☊ flu ☊
Each exercise focuses on a different grammar point. ☊ focus ☊
fold sth (away/down/up): The bed can be folded away during the day. ☊ fold ☊
fold (away/up): The table folds up when not in use. ☊ fold ☊
Have you been following the basketball championships? ☊ follow ☊
He always followed the latest fashions (= dressed in fashionable clothes). ☊ follow ☊
Follow this road until you get to the school, then turn left. ☊ follow ☊
The lane follows the edge of a wood for about a mile. ☊ follow ☊
follow sth with sth: Follow your treatment with plenty of rest. ☊ follow ☊
He followed her into the house. ☊ follow ☊
Follow me please. I'll show you the way. ☊ follow ☊
You should follow up your phone call with an email or a letter. ☊ follow sth up ☊
He took charge of the family business following his father's death. ☊ following ☊
I've been on my feet (= standing or walking around) all day. ☊ foot ☊
We came on foot (= we walked). ☊ foot ☊
walking around the house in bare feet (= not wearing shoes or socks) ☊ foot ☊
a foot passenger (= one who travels on a ferry without a car) ☊ foot ☊
Let's go for a walk. ☊ for ☊
What did you do that for (= Why did you do that)? ☊ for ☊
She knew she was destined for a great future. ☊ for ☊
I'm going away for a few days. ☊ for ☊
The road went on for miles and miles. ☊ for ☊
There's no need for you to go. ☊ for ☊
The rioters were taken away by force. ☊ force ☊
The new regulations are now in force. ☊ in force ☊
When do the new regulations come into force? ☊ come/enter into force ☊
force sth + adv./prep.: She forced her way through the crowd of reporters. ☊ force ☊
I was forced to take a taxi because the last bus had left. ☊ force ☊
force sb: He didn't force me—I wanted to go. ☊ force ☊
force yourself: 'I shouldn't really have any more.' 'Go on—force yourself!' ☊ force ☊
forget (about sb/sth): Try to forget about what happened. ☊ forget ☊
Let's forget our differences and be friends. ☊ forget ☊
forget (that)...: Forget (that) I said anything! ☊ forget ☊
I forgot to ask him for his address. ☊ forget ☊
forget (that)...: She keeps forgetting (that) I'm not a child any more. ☊ forget ☊
forget where, how, etc...: I've forgotten where they live exactly. ☊ forget ☊
forgive sb sth: She'd forgive him anything. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive me: Forgive me, but I don't see that any of this concerns me. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive me for doing sth: Forgive me for interrupting, but I really don't agree with that. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive my doing sth: Forgive my interrupting but I really don't agree with that. ☊ forgive ☊
to fill in a form ☊ form ☊
to fill out a form ☊ form ☊
I filled in/out a form on their website. ☊ form ☊
We need to come to some form of agreement. ☊ form ☊
This dictionary is also available in electronic form. ☊ form ☊
He kept the tone of the letter formal and businesslike. ☊ formal ☊
the former world champion ☊ former ☊
She inherited a share of the family fortune. ☊ fortune ☊
You don't have to spend a fortune to give your family tasty, healthy meals. ☊ fortune ☊
She is hoping her US debut will be the first step on the road to fame and fortune. ☊ fortune ☊
the changing fortunes of the film industry ☊ fortune ☊
He took two steps forward. ☊ forward ☊
from this day forward ☊ forward ☊
It was decided to bring the meeting forward two weeks. ☊ forward ☊
Her family founded the college in 1895. ☊ found ☊
The town was founded by English settlers in 1790. ☊ found ☊
free to do sth: You are free to come and go as you please. ☊ free ☊
'Can I use the phone?' 'Please, feel free (= of course you can use it).' ☊ free ☊
The centre aims to free young people from dependency on drugs. ☊ free ☊
The starting point for emancipation was the freeing of children of slaves born after a certain date. ☊ free ☊
Children under five travel free. ☊ free ☊
These proposals would give health authorities greater freedom in deciding how to spend their money. ☊ freedom ☊
EU citizens can now travel freely between member states. ☊ freely ☊
For the first time he was able to speak freely without the fear of reprisals against his family. ☊ freely ☊
We met in a local bar much frequented by students. ☊ frequent ☊
Let's go and get some fresh air (= go outside where the air is cooler). ☊ fresh ☊
a childhood/family/lifelong friend ☊ friend ☊
frightened of doing sth: I'm frightened of walking home alone in the dark. ☊ frightened ☊
I'd never do that. I'd be frightened to death. ☊ frightened ☊
She began to walk away from him. ☊ from ☊
From a financial point of view the project was a disaster. ☊ from ☊
Conditions vary from school to school. ☊ from ☊
Things have gone from bad to worse. ☊ from ☊
Keep your eyes to the front and walk straight ahead. ☊ front ☊
I prefer to travel in the front of the car (= next to the driver). ☊ front ☊
The blue team is currently in front with a lead of six points. ☊ in front ☊
Let's go through to the front room (= the main room in a house where people sit and entertain guests). ☊ front ☊
She came round the corner at full speed. ☊ full ☊
Fill in your full name and address. ☊ full ☊
The address must be printed in full. ☊ in full ☊
Sailing is good fun. ☊ fun ☊
I decided to learn Spanish, just for fun. ☊ fun ☊
It's not much fun going to a party on your own. ☊ fun ☊
Walking three miles in the pouring rain is not my idea of fun. ☊ fun ☊
The whole family can join in the fun at Water World. ☊ fun ☊
There are lots of fun things for young people to do here. ☊ fun ☊
This design aims for harmony of form and function. ☊ function ☊
The hall provided a venue for weddings and other functions. ☊ function ☊
I'm short of funds at the moment—can I pay you back next week? ☊ fund ☊
There is a fundamental difference between the two points of view. ☊ fundamental ☊
A funny thing happened to me today. ☊ funny ☊
That's funny—he was here a moment ago and now he's gone. ☊ funny ☊
The funny thing is it never happened again after that. ☊ funny ☊
That's the funniest thing I've ever heard. ☊ funny ☊
Oh very funny! You expect me to believe that? ☊ funny ☊
We had walked further than I had realized. ☊ further ☊
The hospital is further down the road. ☊ further ☊
The police decided to investigate further. ☊ further ☊
We have decided to take no further action. ☊ further ☊
gain sth (by/from sth): There is nothing to be gained from delaying the decision. ☊ gain ☊
gain (by/from sth): Who stands to gain from this decision? ☊ gain ☊
The party had a net gain of nine seats on the local council. ☊ gain ☊
She knew she was taking a gamble but decided it was worth it. ☊ gamble ☊
We think we've identified a gap in the market (= a business opportunity to make or sell sth that is not yet available). ☊ gap ☊
We drove through the palace gates. ☊ gate ☊
Can you all gather round? I've got something to tell you. ☊ gather ☊
The whole family gathered together at Ray's home. ☊ gather ☊
I know how it works in general terms. ☊ general ☊
to generate electricity/heat/power ☊ generate ☊
My family have lived in this house for generations. ☊ generation ☊
a first-/second-generation American (= a person whose family has lived in America for one/two generations) ☊ generation ☊
We went for a gentle stroll. ☊ gentle ☊
He made a genuine attempt to improve conditions. ☊ genuine ☊
human/physical/economic/social geography ☊ geography ☊
a geography lesson/department/teacher/textbook ☊ geography ☊
a degree in geography ☊ geography ☊
the geography of New York City ☊ geography ☊
Kim knew the geography of the building and strode along the corridor. ☊ geography ☊
We didn't get (= go) to bed until 3 a.m. ☊ get ☊
Where do we get on the bus? ☊ get ☊
We're going to be late—let's get a taxi. ☊ get ☊
I usually get the bus to work. ☊ get ☊
get sb/sth doing sth: Can you really get that old car going again? ☊ get ☊
We ought to go; it's getting late. ☊ get ☊
They plan to get married in the summer. ☊ get ☊
She soon got the children ready for school. ☊ get ☊
After a time you get to realize that these things don't matter. ☊ get ☊
I got this cold off (= from) you! ☊ get ☊
I have to go and get my mother from the airport (= collect her). ☊ get ☊
We promised we'd go—we can't get out of it now. ☊ get out of sth ☊
get doing sth: I wish I could get out of going to that meeting. ☊ get out of sth ☊
What's the best way to get into journalism? ☊ get into sth ☊
Are you sure you know what you're getting into? ☊ get into sth ☊
I'm really getting into jazz these days. ☊ get into sth ☊
Thieves got away with computer equipment worth $30 000. ☊ get away with sth ☊
He was lucky to get away with only a fine. ☊ get away with sth ☊
Don't be tempted to cheat—you'll never get away with it. ☊ get away with sth ☊
get doing sth: Nobody gets away with insulting me like that. ☊ get away with sth ☊
We only got back from our trip yesterday. ☊ get back ☊
He got into trouble with the police while he was still at school. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
A clever lawyer might find a way of getting round that clause. ☊ get round/around sth ☊
The family made a gift of his paintings to the gallery. ☊ gift ☊
She can pick up a tune instantly on the piano. It's a gift. ☊ gift ☊
All that driving has given me a headache. ☊ give ☊
Go for a walk. It'll give you an appetite. ☊ give ☊
give sth: I'd give anything to see him again. ☊ give ☊
Give me your name and address. ☊ give ☊
Can I give you a ride to the station? ☊ give ☊
Check out the prices of our pizzas—we're virtually giving them away! ☊ give sth away ☊
It was supposed to be a surprise but the children gave the game away. ☊ give sth/sb away ☊
His voice gave him away (= showed who he really was). ☊ give sth/sb away ☊
glad about sth: 'He doesn't need the pills any more.' 'I'm glad about that.' ☊ glad ☊
glad (that)...: I'm glad (that) you're feeling better. ☊ glad ☊
I'm so glad (that) you're safe! ☊ glad ☊
He talked so much that they were really glad to see the back of him (= when he left). ☊ glad ☊
a glass bottle/dish/roof ☊ glass ☊
Hasn't the time gone quickly? ☊ go ☊
This clock doesn't go. ☊ go ☊
go to/into sth: She went to sleep. ☊ go ☊
go out of sth: That colour has gone out of fashion. ☊ go ☊
to go bald/blind/mad/bankrupt, etc. ☊ go ☊
The children went wild with excitement. ☊ go ☊
How's it going (= is your life enjoyable, successful, etc. at the moment)? ☊ go ☊
This dictionary goes on the top shelf. ☊ go ☊
Where do you want the piano to go (= be put)? ☊ go ☊
My clothes won't all go in that one suitcase. ☊ go ☊
I want a rope that will go from the top window to the ground. ☊ go ☊
Where does this road go? ☊ go ☊
to go for a walk/drive/swim/run ☊ go ☊
Shall we go for a drink (= at a pub or bar) after work? ☊ go ☊
I have to go shopping this afternoon. ☊ go ☊
We're going sailing on Saturday. ☊ go ☊
I have to go to the hospital. ☊ go ☊
to go to prison (= to be sent there as punishment for a crime) ☊ go ☊
Do you go to church (= regularly attend church services)? ☊ go ☊
I must be going now. ☊ go ☊
Has she gone yet? ☊ go ☊
He's been gone an hour (= he left an hour a go). ☊ go ☊
When does the train go? ☊ go ☊
to go on a journey/a tour/a trip/a cruise ☊ go ☊
He goes to work by bus. ☊ go ☊
I have to go to Rome on business. ☊ go ☊
She has gone to China (= is now in China or is on her way there). ☊ go ☊
She has been to China (= she went to China and has now returned). ☊ go ☊
I think you should go to the doctor's. ☊ go ☊
go to do sth: She has gone to see her sister this weekend. ☊ go ☊
Are you going to Dave's party? ☊ go ☊
Who else is going? ☊ go ☊
His dog goes everywhere with him. ☊ go ☊
+ adv./prep.: He's going too fast. ☊ go ☊
Does this jacket go with this skirt? ☊ go with sth ☊
Those colours don't really go (together). ☊ go with sth ☊
Disease often goes with poverty. ☊ go with sth ☊
Disease and poverty often go together. ☊ go with sth ☊
I always start the day by going through my email. ☊ go through sth ☊
Let's go through the arguments again. ☊ go through sth ☊
Go over your work before you hand it in. ☊ go over sth ☊
She goes out a lot. ☊ go out ☊
go doing sth: He goes out drinking most evenings. ☊ go out ☊
This cannot be allowed to go on. ☊ go on ☊
Go on! Have another drink! ☊ go on ☊
Go on—jump! ☊ go on ☊
The heating goes off at night. ☊ go off ☊
The car skidded and went into a tree. ☊ go into sth ☊
to go into the Army/the Church/Parliament ☊ go into sth ☊
to go into teaching ☊ go into sth ☊
Oil is going down in price. ☊ go down ☊
Once you have made this decision, there will be no going back (= you will not be able to change your mind). ☊ go back (to sth) ☊
Their family goes back to the time of the Pilgrim Fathers. ☊ go back (to sth) ☊
Just go away! ☊ go away ☊
Go away and think about it, then let me know. ☊ go away ☊
They've gone away for a few days. ☊ go away ☊
I'm going away on business. ☊ go away ☊
to go round in a circle ☊ go around/round ☊
There aren't enough chairs to go around. ☊ go around/round ☊
She often goes around barefoot. ☊ go around/round ☊
go doing sth: It's unprofessional to go round criticizing your colleagues. ☊ go around/round ☊
'May I start now?' 'Yes, go ahead.' ☊ go ahead (with sth) ☊
The government intends to go ahead with its tax cutting plans ☊ go ahead (with sth) ☊
I went round to the post office. ☊ go around/round (to...) ☊
I'm going around to my sister's (= her house) later. ☊ go around/round (to...) ☊
go doing sth: She's decided to go back to teaching. ☊ go back to sth ☊
That's enough for now—let's go on with it tomorrow. ☊ go on (with sth) ☊
Tom has been going out with Lucy for six weeks. ☊ go out with sb, go out (together) ☊
How long have Tom and Lucy been going out together? ☊ go out with sb, go out (together) ☊
She decided not to go through with (= not to have) the operation. ☊ go through with sth ☊
All her property went to her eldest son (= when she died). ☊ go to sb/sth ☊
There wasn't time for breakfast, so I had to go without. ☊ go without (sth) ☊
How long can a human being go (= survive) without sleep? ☊ go without (sth) ☊
go doing sth: She went without eating for three days. ☊ go without (sth) ☊
Good, I think we've come to a decision. ☊ good ☊
Now is a good time to buy a house. ☊ good ☊
a good deed ☊ good ☊
Giving her that money was a good thing to do. ☊ good ☊
He comes from a good family. ☊ good ☊
Yes, that's a good point. ☊ good ☊
It's a good thing (= it's lucky) you came early. ☊ good ☊
I'm only telling you this for your own good. ☊ good ☊
It's no good trying to talk me out of leaving. ☊ be no good, not be any/much good ☊
electrical/sports goods ☊ goods ☊
Foreign governments have been consulted about this decision. ☊ government ☊
the former governor of the colony ☊ governor ☊
I can't decide. I'll have to ask the governor (= the man in charge, who employs sb). ☊ governor ☊
grab sth from sb/sth: Jim grabbed a cake from the plate. ☊ grab ☊
Let's grab a sandwich before we go. ☊ grab ☊
Grab a cab and get over here. ☊ grab ☊
She got good grades on her exams. ☊ grade ☊
Women have gradually become more involved in the decision-making process. ☊ gradually ☊
grant sb sth: I was granted permission to visit the palace. ☊ grant ☊
These lands had been granted to the family in perpetuity. ☊ grant ☊
She seemed to take it for granted that I would go with her to New York. ☊ take it for granted (that...) ☊
Don't walk on the grass. ☊ grass ☊
grateful (that...): He was grateful that she didn't tell his parents about the incident. ☊ grateful ☊
Local people are gravely concerned. ☊ gravely ☊
The great thing is to get it done quickly. ☊ great ☊
Oh great, they left without us. ☊ great ☊
This represents a great achievement. ☊ great ☊
The great majority of (= most) people seem to agree with this view. ☊ great ☊
We had to go over the same ground (= talk about the same things again) in class the next day. ☊ ground ☊
The proportion of single parent families varies between different income groups. ☊ group ☊
As time went on he grew more and more impatient. ☊ grow ☊
I've decided to let my hair grow. ☊ grow ☊
grow sth: I've decided to grow my hair. ☊ grow ☊
grow in sth: The family has grown in size recently. ☊ grow ☊
They are demanding certain guarantees before they sign the treaty. ☊ guarantee ☊
The television comes with a year's guarantee. ☊ guarantee ☊
'Are you ready to go?' 'Yeah, I guess so.' ☊ guess ☊
What will happen next is anybody's guess. ☊ anybody's/anyone's guess ☊
I went to the theatre club as Helen's guest. ☊ guest ☊
We hired a local guide to get us across the mountains. ☊ guide ☊
a Guide to Family Health ☊ guide ☊
We've all been guilty of selfishness at some time in our lives. ☊ guilty ☊
These things have a habit of coming back to haunt you. ☊ habit ☊
I only do it out of habit. ☊ habit ☊
I'm a creature of habit (= I have a fixed and regular way of doing things). ☊ habit ☊
Couples strolled past holding hands. ☊ hand ☊
a hand drill (= one that is used by turning a handle rather than powered by electricity) ☊ hand ☊
At that time, the castle was in enemy hands. ☊ in the hands of sb, in sb's hands ☊
Nobody's going to hand you success on a plate. ☊ hand sth to sb on a plate ☊
handle sth/sb: A new man was appointed to handle the crisis. ☊ handle ☊
I've got to go. I can't handle it any more (= deal with a difficult situation). ☊ handle ☊
At that time you could hang for stealing. ☊ hang ☊
A cigarette hung from her lips. ☊ hang ☊
Hang on to that rope and don't let go. ☊ hang on to sth ☊
Hang on tight—we're off! ☊ hang on ☊
You hang around here in case he comes, and I'll go on ahead. ☊ hang around (...) ☊
Let's see what happens next week. ☊ happen ☊
I'll be there whatever happens. ☊ happen ☊
Is this really happening or is it a dream? ☊ happen ☊
What happens if nobody comes to the party? ☊ happen ☊
It's the best thing that has ever happened to me. ☊ happen to sb/sth ☊
What's happened to your car? ☊ happen to sb/sth ☊
Do you know what happened to Gill Lovecy (= have you any news about her)? ☊ happen to sb/sth ☊
happy (about sb/sth): If there's anything you're not happy about, come and ask. ☊ happy ☊
happy (that)...: I'm happy (that) you could come. ☊ happy ☊
He said some very hard things to me. ☊ hard ☊
This season has been a hard slog. ☊ hard ☊
When I left they were all still hard at it (= working hard). ☊ hard ☊
We're finding reliable staff hard to come by (= difficult to get). ☊ hard ☊
Times were hard at the end of the war. ☊ hard ☊
Wait for the concrete to go hard. ☊ hard ☊
We thought long and hard before deciding to move house. ☊ hard ☊
At the time, I hardly spoke any French. ☊ hardly ☊
We had hardly sat down to supper when the phone rang. ☊ hardly ☊
You can hardly expect her to do it for free. ☊ hardly ☊
Forget it, Dave, no harm done. ☊ no harm done ☊
hate to do sth: He hated to be away from his family. ☊ hate ☊
I hate to think what would have happened if you hadn't been there. ☊ hate ☊
I'd hate anything to happen to him. ☊ hate ☊
I'm having treatment for my back problem. ☊ have ☊
I had a cigarette while I was waiting. ☊ have ☊
I went to a few parties and had a good time. ☊ have ☊
have sth to do: I must go—I have a bus to catch. ☊ have ☊
Surely she didn't have the nerve to say that to him? ☊ have ☊
Had they left before you got there? ☊ have ☊
Had I known that (= if I had known that) I would never have come. ☊ have ☊
Sorry, I've got to go. ☊ have to ☊
I haven't got to leave till seven. ☊ have to ☊
Do you have to go? ☊ have to ☊
Have you got to go? ☊ have to ☊
He (= the man we are watching) went through that door. ☊ he ☊
I sometimes wonder what goes on in that head of yours. ☊ head ☊
I can't get that tune out of my head. ☊ head ☊
Who's been putting such weird ideas into your head (= making you believe that)? ☊ head ☊
She headed for the door. ☊ head ☊
We headed north. ☊ head ☊
Head towards the mall. ☊ head ☊
I have a splitting headache (= a very bad one). ☊ headache ☊
heal sth: This will help to heal your cuts and scratches. ☊ heal ☊
health and safety regulations (= laws that protect the health of people at work) ☊ health ☊
hear sb/sth do sth: Did you hear him go out? ☊ hear ☊
I heard a car drive off. ☊ hear ☊
Wait till he hears about this. ☊ hear ☊
hear (that)...: I was surprised to hear (that) he was married. ☊ hear ☊
I hear you've been away this weekend. ☊ hear ☊
The explosion damaged his hearing. ☊ hearing ☊
You should not go out in the heat of the day (= at the hottest time). ☊ heat ☊
It was heaven being away from the office for a week. ☊ heaven ☊
a stiletto heel ☊ heel ☊
He is at the height of his career. ☊ height ☊
She is still at the height of her powers. ☊ height ☊
We looked out over the city from the heights of Edinburgh Castle. ☊ height ☊
You can adjust the height of the chair. ☊ height ☊
The last three months have been hell. ☊ hell ☊
He went through hell during the trial. ☊ hell ☊
Being totally alone is my idea of hell on earth. ☊ hell ☊
Go to hell! ☊ hell ☊
He's as guilty as hell. ☊ hell ☊
We were helped ashore by local people. ☊ help ☊
help (sb) in doing sth: I need contacts that could help in finding a job. ☊ help ☊
help sb (to) do sth: The college's aim is to help students (to) achieve their aspirations. ☊ help ☊
This charity aims to help people (to) help themselves. ☊ help ☊
The money raised will help towards (= partly provide) the cost of organizing the championships. ☊ help ☊
help (to) do sth: This should help (to) reduce the pain. ☊ help ☊
She won't be invited again, not if I can help it (= if I can do anything to prevent it). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
help with sth: You should qualify for help with the costs of running a car. ☊ help ☊
help (with sth): Do you need any help with that? ☊ help ☊
She stopped smoking with the help of her family and friends. ☊ help ☊
They have at last decided to enlist the help of experts. ☊ help ☊
You may find it helpful to read this before making any decisions. ☊ helpful ☊
hesitate about/over sth: I didn't hesitate for a moment about taking the job. ☊ hesitate ☊
No amount of make-up could hide her age. ☊ hide ☊
Demand is high at this time of year. ☊ high ☊
One of the highlights of the trip was seeing the Taj Mahal. ☊ highlight ☊
The highlights of the match will be shown later this evening. ☊ highlight ☊
My dance class is the highlight of my week. ☊ highlight ☊
I love walking in the hills (= in the area where there are hills). ☊ hill ☊
He took the children with him. ☊ him ☊
The costumes are on hire from the local theatre. ☊ hire ☊
The local history of the area is fascinating. ☊ history ☊
She went on to catalogue a long history of disasters. ☊ history ☊
There is a history of heart disease in my family. ☊ history ☊
Rural areas have been worst hit by the strike. ☊ hit ☊
She hit the ball too hard and it went out of the court. ☊ hit ☊
We finished the first round with a score of two hits and six misses. ☊ hit ☊
She held the title of world champion for three years. ☊ hold ☊
My application was held up by the postal strike. ☊ hold sb/sth up ☊
We are determined that nothing should hold back the peace talks. ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
Make sure you've got a steady hold on the camera. ☊ hold ☊
I'm afraid Mr Walsh is away on holiday this week. ☊ holiday ☊
a camping/skiing/walking, etc. holiday ☊ holiday ☊
a family holiday ☊ holiday ☊
Where are you going for your holidays this year? ☊ holiday ☊
We went on holiday together last summer. ☊ holiday ☊
the family home ☊ home ☊
While travelling she missed the comforts of home. ☊ home ☊
stray dogs needing new homes ☊ home ☊
The trip has been exhausting and I'll be glad to be home. ☊ home ☊
I still haven't done my geography homework. ☊ homework ☊
To be honest (= what I really think is), it was one of the worst books I've ever read. ☊ honest ☊
I honestly can't remember a thing about last night. ☊ honestly ☊
You can't honestly expect me to believe that! ☊ honestly ☊
The family honour is at stake. ☊ honour ☊
hope (that...): There is little hope that they will be found alive. ☊ hope ☊
He mounted his horse and rode off. ☊ horse ☊
He had to go to the hospital for treatment. ☊ hospital ☊
a friendly, family-run hotel ☊ hotel ☊
I waited for an hour and then I left. ☊ hour ☊
Chicago is two hours away (= it takes two hours to get there). ☊ hour ☊
What time do you leave the house in the morning (= to go to work)? ☊ house ☊
We went on a tour of the house and grounds (= for example, at a country house, open to the public). ☊ house ☊
Most households now own at least one car. ☊ household ☊
low-income/one-parent, etc. households ☊ household ☊
the head of the household ☊ household ☊
household bills/chores/goods (= connected with looking after a house and the people living in it) ☊ household ☊
poor housing conditions ☊ housing ☊
Do you remember how (= that) the kids always loved going there? ☊ how ☊
How was your trip? ☊ how ☊
How often do you go swimming? ☊ how ☊
I'm not going. How about you? ☊ how about...? ☊
How about going for a meal? ☊ how about...? ☊
How about we go for a meal? ☊ how about...? ☊
He was feeling bad. He went to work, however, and tried to concentrate. ☊ however ☊
human geography (= the study of the way different people live around the world) ☊ human ☊
human weaknesses/failings ☊ human ☊
It's only human to want the best for your children. ☊ human ☊
He gave a humorous account of their trip to Spain. ☊ humorous ☊
She ignored his feeble attempt at humour. ☊ humour ☊
The film is only funny if you appreciate French humour (= things that cause French people to laugh). ☊ humour ☊
One hundred (of the children) have already been placed with foster families. ☊ hundred ☊
All this talk of food is making me hungry. ☊ hungry ☊
I have a hungry family to feed. ☊ hungry ☊
Lions sometimes hunt alone. ☊ hunt ☊
to go hunting ☊ hunting ☊
We're going house-hunting at the weekend. ☊ hunting ☊
She hurried away without saying goodbye. ☊ hurry ☊
He had to leave in a hurry. ☊ in a hurry ☊
Sorry, I haven't got time to do it now—I'm in a hurry. ☊ in a hurry ☊
I won't be going there again in a hurry—the food was terrible. ☊ sb will not do sth again in a hurry ☊
Ouch! That hurt! ☊ hurt ☊
What really hurt was that he never answered my letter. ☊ hurt ☊
I think I'd better go now. ☊ I ☊
The whole idea of going was so that we could meet her new boyfriend. ☊ idea ☊
What gave you the idea that he'd be here? ☊ idea ☊
An evening at home watching TV is not my idea of a good time. ☊ idea ☊
Her family expected her to go to college, but she had other ideas. ☊ idea ☊
It seemed like a good idea at the time, and then it all went horribly wrong. ☊ idea ☊
The trip to Paris will be an ideal opportunity to practise my French. ☊ ideal ☊
It's my ideal of what a family home should be. ☊ ideal ☊
identify sb/sth as sb/sth: The bodies were identified as those of two suspected drug dealers. ☊ identify ☊
identify sb/sth: She was able to identify her attacker. ☊ identify ☊
First of all we must identify the problem areas. ☊ identify ☊
identify sth: Scientists have identified a link between diet and cancer. ☊ identify ☊
As yet they have not identified a buyer for the company. ☊ identify ☊
identify what, which, etc...: They are trying to identify what is wrong with the present system. ☊ identify ☊
I didn't enjoy the book because I couldn't identify with any of the main characters. ☊ identify with sb ☊
She went through an identity crisis in her teens (= was not sure of who she was or of her place in society). ☊ identity ☊
If I was in charge, I'd do things differently. ☊ if ☊
She glares at me if I go near her desk. ☊ if ☊
Listen to the tune and see if you can remember the words. ☊ if ☊
If she has any weakness, it is her Italian. ☊ if ☊
If you ask me, she's too scared to do it. ☊ if ☊
I'll go if you're going. If not (= if you are not) I'd rather stay at home. ☊ if not ☊
If only I had gone by taxi. ☊ if only ☊
He ignored all the 'No Smoking' signs and lit up a cigarette. ☊ ignore ☊
illustrate sth: To illustrate my point, let me tell you a little story. ☊ illustrate ☊
Don't let your imagination run away with you (= don't use too much imagination). ☊ imagination ☊
With a little imagination, you could turn this place into a palace. ☊ imagination ☊
imagine (that)...: Close your eyes and imagine (that) you are in a forest. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine doing sth: She imagined walking into the office and handing in her resignation. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine (that)...: He's always imagining (that) we're talking about him behind his back. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine (that)...: I don't imagine (that) they'll refuse. ☊ imagine ☊
Our immediate concern is to help the families of those who died. ☊ immediate ☊
The point of my question may not be immediately apparent. ☊ immediately ☊
impatient to do sth: She was clearly impatient to leave. ☊ impatient ☊
The development of the site will have implications for the surrounding countryside. ☊ implication ☊
imply (that)...: The survey implies (that) more people are moving house than was thought. ☊ imply ☊
an important decision/factor ☊ 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 ☊
She didn't want to impose her values on her family. ☊ impose ☊
It was noticeable how a few people managed to impose their will on the others. ☊ impose ☊
impression (on sb): His trip to India made a strong impression on him. ☊ impression ☊
a slight/steady improvement ☊ improvement ☊
I'm getting forgetful in my old age. ☊ in ☊
We went out in the rain. ☊ in ☊
Say it in English. ☊ in ☊
Is the tide coming in or going out? ☊ in ☊
Some families go without medical treatment because of their inability to pay. ☊ inability ☊
The demonstration passed off without incident. ☊ incident ☊
include sth: The tour included a visit to the Science Museum. ☊ include ☊
include doing sth: Your duties include typing letters and answering the telephone. ☊ include ☊
We all went, me included. ☊ include ☊
Going away to college has made me much more independent. ☊ independent ☊
It was important to me to be financially independent of my parents. ☊ independent ☊
an independent inquiry/witness ☊ independent ☊
She went to a lawyer for some independent advice. ☊ independent ☊
The Dow Jones index fell 15 points this morning. ☊ index ☊
indicate where, which, etc...: He indicated where the furniture was to go. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate that...: She indicated that I was to sit down. ☊ indicate ☊
Treatment depends on the individual involved. ☊ individual ☊
the world indoor 200 metres champion ☊ indoor ☊
to go/stay indoors ☊ indoors ☊
We need to develop local industries. ☊ industry ☊
It was an inevitable consequence of the decision. ☊ inevitable ☊
It was inevitable that there would be job losses. ☊ inevitable ☊
I don't want to influence you. It must be your own decision. ☊ influence ☊
The local climate is influenced by the Gulf Stream. ☊ influence ☊
inform sb (of/about sth): Please inform us of any changes of address. ☊ inform ☊
He went to inform them of his decision. ☊ inform ☊
inform sb + speech: 'He's already left,' she informed us. ☊ inform ☊
The aim of the trip was to make informal contact with potential customers. ☊ informal ☊
For further information on the diet, write to us at this address. ☊ information ☊
She did it on her own initiative (= without anyone telling her to do it). ☊ initiative ☊
This could seriously injure the company's reputation. ☊ injure ☊
an injured look/tone ☊ injured ☊
insect repellent (= a chemical that keeps insects away) ☊ insect ☊
insert sth: Position the cursor where you want to insert a word. ☊ insert ☊
Go inside the house. ☊ inside ☊
I didn't really want to go but he insisted. ☊ insist ☊
He's getting a phone installed tomorrow. ☊ install ☊
Lee was ill so I went instead. ☊ instead ☊
Now I can walk to work instead of going by car. ☊ instead of ☊
The new management intends to institute a number of changes. ☊ institute ☊
instruction on how to do sth: The plant comes with full instructions on how to care for it. ☊ instruction ☊
the instrument panel ☊ instrument ☊
life/car/travel/household, etc. insurance ☊ insurance ☊
We finished later than we had intended. ☊ intend ☊
intend to do sth: I fully intended (= definitely intended) to pay for the damage. ☊ intend ☊
intend sb/sth to do sth: The writer clearly intends his readers to identify with the main character. ☊ intend ☊
intend doing sth: I don't intend staying long. ☊ intend ☊
intend sth: The company intends a slow-down in expansion. ☊ intend ☊
intend sb sth: He intended her no harm (= it was not his plan to harm her). ☊ intend ☊
it is intended that...: It is intended that production will start next month. ☊ intend ☊
intend that...: We intend that production will start next month. ☊ intend ☊
intend sth (by sth): What exactly did you intend by that remark? ☊ intend ☊
intend sth (as sth): He intended it as a joke. ☊ intend ☊
the intended purpose ☊ intended ☊
the intended audience ☊ intended ☊
The bullet missed its intended target. ☊ intended ☊
intended as sth: The notes are intended as an introduction to the course. ☊ intended ☊
intended to be/do sth: This list is not intended to be a complete catalogue. ☊ intended ☊
intention (of doing sth): I have no intention of going to the wedding. ☊ intention ☊
He left England with the intention of travelling in Africa. ☊ intention ☊
I have every intention of paying her back what I owe her. ☊ intention ☊
intention (to do sth): He has announced his intention to retire. ☊ intention ☊
intention (that...): It was not my intention that she should suffer. ☊ intention ☊
The original intention was to devote three months to the project. ☊ intention ☊
She's full of good intentions but they rarely work out. ☊ intention ☊
I did it with the best (of) intentions (= meaning to help), but I only succeeded in annoying them. ☊ intention ☊
There are many places of interest near the city. ☊ interest ☊
This museum holds particular interest for geologists. ☊ interest ☊
interested (in doing sth): Anyone interested in joining the club should contact us at the address below. ☊ interested ☊
interested (to do sth): We would be interested to hear your views on this subject. ☊ interested ☊
There's a talk on Italian art—are you interested (= would you like to go)? ☊ interested ☊
an interesting question/point/example ☊ interesting ☊
interesting people/places/work ☊ interesting ☊
Can't we do something more interesting? ☊ interesting ☊
The medicine is not for internal use. ☊ internal ☊
an internal inquiry ☊ internal ☊
an interruption to the power supply ☊ interruption ☊
She turned and walked off into the night. ☊ into ☊
an inquiry into safety procedures ☊ into ☊
introduce sth (to sb): It was she who first introduced the pleasures of sailing to me. ☊ introduce ☊
I wish mobile phones had never been invented! ☊ invent ☊
invest (in sth): Now is a good time to invest in the property market. ☊ invest ☊
The FBI has been called in to investigate. ☊ investigate ☊
'What was that noise?' 'I'll go and investigate.' ☊ investigate ☊
investigate sth: Police are investigating possible links between the murders. ☊ investigate ☊
investigate what, how, etc...: Police are investigating what happened. ☊ investigate ☊
This is not the first time he has been investigated by the police for fraud. ☊ investigate ☊
investigate (sth): Scientists are investigating the effects of diet on fighting cancer. ☊ investigate ☊
investigate how, what, etc...: The research investigates how foreign speakers gain fluency. ☊ investigate ☊
a criminal/murder/police investigation ☊ investigation ☊
She is still under investigation. ☊ investigation ☊
investigation into sth: The police have completed their investigations into the accident. ☊ investigation ☊
an investigation into the spending habits of teenagers ☊ investigation ☊
invite sb: I'd have liked to have gone but I wasn't invited. ☊ invite ☊
invite sb to do sth: They have invited me to go to Paris with them. ☊ invite ☊
involve sb/sth doing sth: The job involves me travelling all over the country. ☊ involve ☊
The job involves my travelling all over the country. ☊ involve ☊
We'll make our decision and contact the people involved. ☊ involved ☊
involved (with sth/sb): She was deeply involved with the local hospital. ☊ involved ☊
iron tablets (= containing iron prepared as a medicine) ☊ iron ☊
Because I grew up in a dysfunctional family, anger is a big issue for me. ☊ issue ☊
It's your mother on the phone. ☊ it ☊
I find it strange that she doesn't want to go. ☊ it ☊
It's a long time since they left. ☊ it ☊
The builder has a couple of jobs on at the moment. ☊ job ☊
She's never had a steady job (= a job that is not going to end suddenly). ☊ job ☊
join sth: Over 200 members of staff joined the strike. ☊ join ☊
joke about sth: They often joked about all the things that could go wrong. ☊ joke ☊
No way am I doing that. You must be joking! ☊ you're joking, you must be joking ☊
She's going out with Dan? You're joking! ☊ you're joking, you must be joking ☊
They went on a long train journey across India. ☊ journey ☊
Don't use the car for short journeys. ☊ journey ☊
It's a day's journey by car. ☊ journey ☊
Bye! Safe journey! (= used when sb is beginning a journey) ☊ journey ☊
'I'm not sure that's a good way to do it.' 'Let me be the judge of that.' ☊ judge ☊
The judges' decision is final. ☊ judge ☊
What gives you the right to judge other people? ☊ judge ☊
judge how, what, etc...: It's difficult to judge how long the journey will take. ☊ judge ☊
judge sb/sth + noun: The tour was judged a great success. ☊ judge ☊
It's not something I can give you rules for; you'll have to use your judgement. ☊ judgement ☊
It was, in her judgement, the wrong thing to do. ☊ judgement ☊
I did it against my better judgement (= although I thought it was perhaps the wrong thing to do). ☊ judgement ☊
Do you want a ride? Jump in. ☊ jump ☊
a ski jump champion ☊ jump ☊
the world junior tennis championships ☊ junior ☊
This gadget is just the thing for getting those nails out. ☊ just ☊
Just my luck (= the sort of bad luck I usually have). The phone's not working. ☊ just ☊
She has just been telling us about her trip to Rome. ☊ just ☊
I was just beginning to enjoy myself when we had to leave. ☊ just ☊
I'm just off (= I am leaving now). ☊ just ☊
just (for sth): I decided to learn Japanese just for fun. ☊ just ☊
He demanded, not without justice, that he should be allowed to express his views. ☊ justice ☊
The Prime Minister has been asked to justify the decision to Parliament. ☊ justify ☊
He scarcely earns enough to keep himself and his family. ☊ keep ☊
+ adv./prep.: The notice said 'Keep off (= Do not walk on) the grass'. ☊ keep ☊
You just have to keep yourself busy and keep going. ☊ keep going ☊
The key is, how long can the federal government control the inflation rate? ☊ key ☊
the key issue/factor/point ☊ key ☊
The child was dragged away, kicking and screaming. ☊ kick ☊
I had a kind of feeling this might happen. ☊ a kind of ☊
That made me feel kind of stupid. ☊ kind of ☊
If an animal is badly injured, often the kindest thing to do is to destroy it painlessly. ☊ kind ☊
kiss sb: Go and kiss your mother goodnight. ☊ kiss ☊
We seem to take everything but the kitchen sink when we go camping. ☊ everything but the kitchen sink ☊
I knocked the nail into the wall. ☊ knock ☊
Knowing Ben, we could be waiting a long time (= it is typical of him to be late). ☊ know ☊
I just knew that it was something I wanted to do. ☊ know ☊
know (that)...: As soon as I walked in the room I knew (that) something was wrong. ☊ know ☊
know (sth): This case is hopeless and he knows it (= although he will not admit it). ☊ know ☊
know sth: Do you know his address? ☊ know ☊
know (that)...: I know (that) people's handwriting changes as they get older. ☊ know ☊
I know of at least two people who did the same thing. ☊ know ☊
'Isn't that his car?' 'I wouldn't know./How should I know? ' (= I don't know and I am not the person you should ask.) ☊ know ☊
I went to sleep secure in the knowledge that I was not alone in the house. ☊ knowledge ☊
price/address labels ☊ label ☊
The trip was cancelled through lack of (= because there was not enough) interest. ☊ lack ☊
the ladies' golf championship ☊ lady ☊
We made the journey by land, though flying would have been cheaper. ☊ land ☊
a large area/family/house/car/appetite ☊ large ☊
This last point is crucial. ☊ last ☊
She's late for work every day. ☊ late ☊
I've had too many late nights recently (= when I've gone to bed very late). ☊ late ☊
I'm going out later on. ☊ later on ☊
This is discussed in more detail in a later chapter. ☊ later ☊
The latter point is the most important. ☊ latter ☊
+ speech: 'You're crazy!' she laughed. ☊ laugh ☊
to launch an appeal/an inquiry/an investigation/a campaign ☊ launch ☊
the law of gravity ☊ law ☊
What made you go into law? ☊ law ☊
In Sweden it is against the law to hit a child. ☊ law ☊
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 ☊
lead (sb/sth) by sth: The champion is leading (her nearest rival) by 18 seconds. ☊ lead ☊
lead sb to do sth: This has led scientists to speculate on the existence of other galaxies. ☊ lead ☊
He has gone into the lead. ☊ lead ☊
The polls have given Labour a five-point lead. ☊ lead ☊
The company is a world leader in electrical goods. ☊ leader ☊
These are the leading first-round scores. ☊ leading ☊
United were league champions last season. ☊ league ☊
If we look at the league table we can see Bolton are bottom with 21 points. ☊ league ☊
lean on sth: She walked slowly, leaning on her son's arm. ☊ lean ☊
learn (that)...: We were very surprised to learn (that) she had got married again. ☊ learn ☊
learn (that)...: He'll just have to learn (that) he can't always have his own way. ☊ learn ☊
'Where shall we eat?' 'I'll leave it entirely (up) to you (= you can decide).' ☊ leave ☊
My secretary has threatened to leave. ☊ leave ☊
Come on, it's time we left. ☊ leave ☊
Take the next road on the left. ☊ left ☊
Take the first left. ☊ left ☊
The final leg of the trip was by donkey. ☊ leg ☊
The guide contains details of no less than 115 hiking routes. ☊ no less than... ☊
They decided to let out the smaller offices at low rents. ☊ let ☊
Here, let me do it. ☊ let ☊
Let's go to the beach. ☊ let ☊
I don't think we'll make it, but let's try anyway. ☊ let ☊
'Shall we check it again?' 'Yes, let's.' ☊ let ☊
Don't let the rope go. ☊ let sb/sth go, let go (of sb/sth) ☊
Let go! You're hurting me! ☊ let sb/sth go, let go (of sb/sth) ☊
Will they let the hostages go? ☊ let sb go ☊
Archaeologists found pottery in the lowest level of the site. ☊ level ☊
a decision taken at board level ☊ level ☊
level with sth: This latest rise is intended to keep wages level with inflation. ☊ level ☊
licensing hours (= the times when alcohol can be sold at a pub, etc.) ☊ license ☊
Go and lie down for a while. ☊ lie down ☊
He lay down on the sofa and soon fell asleep. ☊ lie down ☊
These new figures give the lie to the belief that unemployment is going down. ☊ give the lie to sth ☊
Commuting is a part of daily life for many people. ☊ life ☊
Jill wants to travel and see life for herself. ☊ life ☊
family/married life ☊ life ☊
It's on the sixth floor—let's take the lift. ☊ lift ☊
Keep going—the lights (= traffic lights) are green. ☊ light ☊
a concert of light classical music ☊ light ☊
some light housework ☊ light ☊
Steve took out a cigarette and lit it. ☊ light ☊
It's just like her to tell everyone about it. ☊ like ☊
You do it like this. ☊ like ☊
You've got to go to school, whether you like it or not. ☊ like ☊
like it when...: I like it when you do that. ☊ like ☊
You can dye your hair whatever colour you like. ☊ like ☊
Would you like to come with us? ☊ like ☊
How can they afford it? That's what I'd like to know. ☊ like ☊
It didn't turn out like I intended. ☊ like ☊
likely (that...): It's more than likely that the thieves don't know how much it is worth. ☊ likely ☊
They might refuse to let us do it, but it's hardly likely. ☊ likely ☊
Families are limited to four free tickets each. ☊ limit ☊
Just keep going in a straight line; you can't miss it. ☊ line ☊
They followed the line of the river for three miles. ☊ line ☊
If you hold the line (= stay on the telephone and wait), I'll see if she is available. ☊ line ☊
That was the first in a whole line of mistakes and bad decisions. ☊ line ☊
The ball went over the line. ☊ line ☊
to make a list of things to do ☊ list ☊
None of this would have happened if you'd listened to me. ☊ listen ☊
the classic little black dress ☊ little ☊
The poor little thing! It's lost its mother. ☊ little ☊
A little while later the phone rang. ☊ little ☊
Shall we walk a little way? ☊ little ☊
After a little (= a short time) he got up and left. ☊ little ☊
Little did I know that this spelled the end of my career. ☊ little ☊
She seemed a little afraid of going inside. ☊ little ☊
a local farmer ☊ local ☊
A local man was accused of the murder. ☊ local ☊
Our children go to the local school. ☊ local ☊
a local newspaper (= one that gives local news) ☊ local ☊
local radio (= a radio station that broadcasts to one area only) ☊ local ☊
decisions made at local rather than national level ☊ local ☊
It was difficult to understand the local dialect. ☊ local ☊
to work locally ☊ locally ☊
Do you live locally (= in this area)? ☊ locally ☊
locally grown fruit ☊ locally ☊
The mechanic located the fault immediately. ☊ locate ☊
Rescue planes are trying to locate the missing sailors. ☊ locate ☊
a honeymoon in a secret location ☊ location ☊
The two parts of the plan were governed by the same logic. ☊ logic ☊
Linking the proposals in a single package did have a certain logic. ☊ logic ☊
a logical thing to do in the circumstances ☊ logical ☊
It was a logical conclusion from the child's point of view. ☊ logical ☊
We were married for ten long years. ☊ long ☊
He walked down the long corridor. ☊ long ☊
a long journey/walk/drive/flight ☊ long ☊
We're a long way from anywhere here. ☊ long ☊
This may take longer than we thought. ☊ long ☊
They had long since (= a long time before the present time) moved away. ☊ long ☊
We'll go as long as the weather is good. ☊ as/so long as ☊
Will you be away for long? ☊ for (so) long ☊
look where, what, etc...: Can't you look where you're going? ☊ look ☊
Looked at from that point of view, his decision is easier to understand. ☊ look at sth ☊
Who's going to look after the children while you're away? ☊ look after yourself/sb/sth ☊
I looked it up in the dictionary. ☊ look sth up ☊
Here, have a look at this. ☊ look ☊
The sheep had got out and were loose on the road. ☊ loose ☊
Economic growth can be loosely defined as an increase in GDP. ☊ loosely ☊
to lose your hair/teeth (= as a result of getting old) ☊ lose ☊
Some families lost everything (= all they owned) in the flood. ☊ lose ☊
Enemy troops suffered heavy losses. ☊ loss ☊
Her departure is a big loss to the school. ☊ loss ☊
The strike cost them thousands of pounds in lost business. ☊ lost ☊
She still has an awful lot (= a very large amount) to learn. ☊ lot ☊
That music's too loud—please turn it down. ☊ loud ☊
They're madly in love. ☊ love ☊
You're going to love this. They've changed their minds again. ☊ love ☊
love to do sth: I love to go out dancing. ☊ love ☊
I haven't been to Brazil, but I'd love to go. ☊ love ☊
students with low marks/grades in their exams ☊ low ☊
low-income families ☊ low ☊
a very low-scoring game ☊ low ☊
Good luck! I hope it goes well. ☊ the best of luck (with sth), good luck (with sth) ☊
It was lucky for us that we were able to go. ☊ lucky ☊
They realized that he had gone mad. ☊ mad ☊
Inventors are not mad scientists. ☊ mad ☊
I'll go mad if I have to wait much longer. ☊ mad ☊
She seemed to have gone stark raving mad. ☊ mad ☊
A revolver is the only way to stop a mad dog. ☊ mad ☊
You must be mad to risk it. ☊ mad ☊
It was a mad idea. ☊ mad ☊
'I'm going to buy some new clothes.' 'Well, don't go mad (= spend more than is sensible).' ☊ mad ☊
He got mad and walked out. ☊ mad ☊
That noise is driving me mad. ☊ mad ☊
He'll go mad when he sees the damage. ☊ mad ☊
to be mad on tennis ☊ mad ☊
He's always been mad about kids. ☊ mad ☊
football-mad boys ☊ mad ☊
She's completely power-mad. ☊ mad ☊
The crowd made a mad rush for the exit. ☊ mad ☊
Only a mad dash got them to the meeting on time. ☊ mad ☊
The team won and the fans went mad. ☊ mad ☊
mad with sth: to be mad with anger/excitement/grief/love ☊ mad ☊
mail sb/sth: The company intends to mail 50 000 households in the area. ☊ mail ☊
mail sb: Please mail us at the following email address. ☊ mail ☊
mail sth (to sb/sth): The virus mails itself forward to everyone in your address book. ☊ mail ☊
The main thing is to stay calm. ☊ main ☊
The house is not yet connected to the mains. ☊ main ☊
The electricity supply has been cut off at the mains. ☊ main ☊
Plug the transformer into the mains (= the place on a wall where electricity is brought into a room). ☊ main ☊
mains gas/water/electricity ☊ main ☊
The shaver will run off batteries or mains. ☊ main ☊
This treatment is not available in the vast majority of hospitals. ☊ majority ☊
a majority decision (= one that is decided by what most people want) ☊ majority ☊
In the nursing profession, women are in a/the majority. ☊ majority ☊
What makes you say that (= why do you think so)? ☊ 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 ☊
These regulations were made to protect children. ☊ make ☊
I told the kids a story, making it up as I went along. ☊ make sth up ☊
You made that up! ☊ make sth up ☊
The flight leaves in twenty minutes—we'll never make it. ☊ make it ☊
eye make-up ☊ make-up ☊
to put on your make-up ☊ make-up ☊
She never wears make-up. ☊ make-up ☊
a make-up artist (= a person whose job is to put make-up on the faces of actors and models) ☊ make-up ☊
Let's go to the mall. ☊ mall ☊
He always manages to say the wrong thing. ☊ manage ☊
The company's top-down management style made decision-making slow and inflexible. ☊ management ☊
a management decision/job ☊ management ☊
Most managements are keen to avoid strikes. ☊ management ☊
The manner in which the decision was announced was extremely regrettable. ☊ manner ☊
New drivers have twice as many accidents as experienced drivers. ☊ many ☊
(+ adv./prep.): Soldiers were marching up and down outside the government buildings. ☊ march ☊
to go on a march ☊ march ☊
Why have you marked this wrong? ☊ mark ☊
What's the pass mark (= the mark you need in order to pass)? ☊ mark ☊
I got full marks (= the highest mark possible) in the spelling test. ☊ mark ☊
the global/domestic market ☊ market ☊
Their marriage took place in a local church. ☊ marriage ☊
a married man/woman ☊ married ☊
Her married name (= the family name of her husband) is Jones. ☊ married ☊
He never married. ☊ marry ☊
I guess I'm not the marrying kind (= the kind of person who wants to get married). ☊ marry ☊
If you suspect a gas leak do not strike a match or use electricity. ☊ match ☊
The aim of the competition is to match the quote to the person who said it. ☊ match ☊
'I think this is the best so far.' 'Well, that's a matter of opinion (= other people may think differently). ☊ matter ☊
What's the matter? Is there something wrong? ☊ matter ☊
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 ☊
It was no easy matter getting him to change his mind. ☊ matter ☊
It was a matter of some concern to most of those present (= something they were worried about). ☊ matter ☊
And that is the crux of the matter (= the most important thing about the situation). ☊ matter ☊
I'd forgotten the keys, which didn't help matters. ☊ matter ☊
I decided to take matters into my own hands (= deal with the situation myself). ☊ matter ☊
'I suppose you'll be leaving soon, then?' 'No, as a matter of fact I'll be staying for another two years.' ☊ as a matter of fact ☊
matter (to sb): The children matter more to her than anything else in the world. ☊ matter ☊
'I'm afraid I forgot that book again.' 'It doesn't matter (= it is not important enough to worry about).' ☊ matter ☊
What does it matter if I spent $100 on it—it's my money! ☊ matter ☊
He's been in prison, you know—not that it matters (= that information does not affect my opinion of him). ☊ matter ☊
That may or may not be true. ☊ may ☊
He may have (= perhaps he has) missed his train. ☊ may ☊
I thought maybe we could go together. ☊ maybe ☊
to go out for a meal (= to go to a restaurant to have a meal) ☊ meal ☊
mean (that)...: We'll have to be careful with money but that doesn't mean (that) we can't enjoy ourselves. ☊ mean ☊
mean sb/sth doing sth: The injury could mean him missing next week's game. ☊ mean ☊
mean sb/sth to be sth: His father meant him to be an engineer. ☊ mean ☊
mean sth: What did she mean by leaving so early (= why did she do it)? ☊ mean ☊
You're meant to (= you are supposed to) pay before you go in. ☊ mean ☊
See what I mean (= I was right and this proves it, doesn't it)? She never agrees to anything I suggest. ☊ mean ☊
What is meant by 'batch processing'? ☊ mean ☊
The media was/were accused of influencing the final decision. ☊ media ☊
electronic/audio-visual media ☊ medium ☊
I'll be in a meeting all morning—can you take my calls? ☊ meeting ☊
a member of staff/society/the family ☊ member ☊
characteristics common to all members of the species ☊ member ☊
member of sth: an active member of the local church ☊ member ☊
Who is eligible to apply for membership of the association? ☊ membership ☊
This hasn't happened in living memory (= nobody alive now can remember it happening). ☊ memory ☊
I made a mental note to talk to her about it. ☊ mental ☊
Mentally, I began making a list of things I had to do. ☊ mentally ☊
They agreed to go merely because they were getting paid for it. ☊ merely ☊
message (from sb) (to sb): Messages of support have been arriving from all over the country ☊ message ☊
a televised message from the President to the American people ☊ message ☊
a film with a strong religious message ☊ message ☊
The campaign is trying to get the message across to young people that drugs are dangerous. ☊ message ☊
The clear message coming from the government is that they are getting tough on crime. ☊ message ☊
The phone rang in the middle of the night. ☊ middle ☊
They had to leave at midnight. ☊ midnight ☊
Might I use your phone? ☊ might ☊
If I might just say something... ☊ might ☊
a 20-mile drive to work ☊ mile ☊
We did about 30 miles a day on our cycling trip. ☊ mile ☊
I'm not walking—it's miles away. ☊ mile ☊
When I saw the exam questions my mind just went blank (= I couldn't remember anything). ☊ mind ☊
Sorry—your name has gone right out of my mind. ☊ mind ☊
Watching TV all evening wasn't exactly what I had in mind! ☊ have sb/sth in mind (for sth) ☊
They're both beautiful—I can't make up my mind. ☊ make up your mind, make your mind up ☊
Have you made up your minds where to go for your honeymoon? ☊ make up your mind, make your mind up ☊
You'll never persuade him to stay—his mind's made up (= he has definitely decided to go). ☊ make up your mind, make your mind up ☊
mind how, where, etc...: Mind how you go! (= often used when you say goodbye to sb) ☊ mind ☊
Mind where you're treading! ☊ mind ☊
mind (that)...: Mind you don't cut yourself—that knife's very sharp. ☊ mind ☊
mind sb doing sth: Are you married, if you don't mind me asking? ☊ mind ☊
mind doing sth: Would you mind explaining that again, please? ☊ mind ☊
This isn't where I intended to take you—but never mind, it's just as good. ☊ never mind ☊
For a minority, the decision was a disappointment. ☊ minority ☊
I just have to finish this—I won't be a minute. ☊ minute ☊
Typical English weather—one minute it's raining and the next minute the sun is shining. ☊ minute ☊
I don't know what I'm going to do yet—I've just this minute found out. ☊ this minute ☊
What did you miss most when you were in France? ☊ miss ☊
If I don't leave now I'll miss my plane. ☊ miss ☊
Sorry I'm late—have I missed anything? ☊ miss ☊
'Is Ann there?' 'You've just missed her (= she has just left).' ☊ miss ☊
You missed a good party last night (= because you did not go). ☊ miss ☊
You're missing the point (= failing to understand the main part) of what I'm saying. ☊ miss ☊
I think I must have missed something because none of this makes any sense. ☊ miss ☊
She threw a plate at him and only narrowly missed. ☊ miss ☊
I'll just read through the form again to make sure I haven't missed anything out. ☊ miss sb/sth out ☊
He was reported missing, presumed dead. ☊ missing ☊
Fill in the missing words in this text. ☊ missing ☊
I made the mistake of giving him my address. ☊ mistake ☊
It's a common mistake (= one that a lot of people make). ☊ mistake ☊
mistaken views/ideas ☊ mistaken ☊
Don't tell me you're mixed up in all of this? ☊ be/get mixed up in sth ☊
I still have mixed feelings about going to Brazil (= I am not sure what to think). ☊ mixed ☊
Please make sure all mobile phones are switched off during the performance. ☊ mobile phone ☊
At that very moment, the phone rang. ☊ moment ☊
I'm waiting for the right moment to tell him the bad news. ☊ moment ☊
Have I caught you at a bad moment? ☊ moment ☊
We'll discuss this at Monday's meeting. ☊ Monday ☊
Be careful with that —it cost a lot of money. ☊ money ☊
The family made their money in the 18th century. ☊ money ☊
a month-long strike ☊ month ☊
He visits Paris once or twice a month. ☊ month ☊
He had to wait for months for the visas to come through. ☊ month ☊
The newspapers were full of moral outrage at the weakness of other countries. ☊ moral ☊
The less said about the whole thing, the happier I'll be. ☊ the more, less, etc..., the more, less, etc... ☊
I walk to work most mornings. ☊ morning ☊
Most classical music sends me to sleep. ☊ most ☊
As most of you know, I've decided to resign. ☊ most ☊
It was what she wanted most of all. ☊ most ☊
Newton's laws of motion ☊ motion ☊
an electric motor ☊ motor ☊
He mounted his horse and rode away. ☊ mount ☊
We spent a week walking in the mountains. ☊ mountain ☊
There is still snow on the mountain tops. ☊ mountain ☊
We don't like it here so we've decided to move. ☊ move ☊
move away: She's been all on her own since her daughter moved away. ☊ move ☊
Her new job is just a sideways move. ☊ move ☊
The management have made no move to settle the strike. ☊ move ☊
Let's go to the movies. ☊ movie ☊
I won, but there wasn't much in it (= our scores were nearly the same). ☊ not much in it ☊
I'll say this much for him—he never leaves a piece of work unfinished. ☊ this much ☊
My mum says I can't go. ☊ mum ☊
a murder case/investigation/trial ☊ murder ☊
pop/dance/classical/church music ☊ music ☊
You mustn't say things like that. ☊ must ☊
I must go to the bank and get some money. ☊ must ☊
You must be hungry after all that walking. ☊ must ☊
I'm sorry, she's not here. She must have left already (= that must be the explanation). ☊ must ☊
He's a bit of a mystery. ☊ mystery ☊
a mystery tour (= when you do not know where you are going) ☊ mystery ☊
They often wandered around the house stark naked (= completely naked). ☊ naked ☊
Please write your full name and address below. ☊ name ☊
national and local newspapers ☊ national ☊
They are afraid of losing their national identity. ☊ national ☊
It's only natural to worry about your children. ☊ natural ☊
This leads naturally to my next point. ☊ naturally ☊
It's difficult to define the exact nature of the problem. ☊ nature ☊
She has a 12-point lead over her nearest rival. ☊ near ☊
Go and sit nearer (to) the fire. ☊ near ☊
Don't go—I might need you. ☊ need ☊
You don't need to leave yet, do you? ☊ need ☊
I didn't need to go to the bank after all—Mary lent me the money. ☊ need ☊
If she wants anything, she need only ask. ☊ need ☊
to satisfy/meet/identify a need ☊ need ☊
a negative form/sentence ☊ negative ☊
I need something to calm/steady my nerves. ☊ nerve ☊
Never in all my life have I seen such a horrible thing. ☊ never ☊
Someone might find out, and that would never do (= that is not acceptable). ☊ never ☊
'You took my bike.' 'No, I never.' ☊ never ☊
There is little chance that we will succeed in changing the law. Nevertheless, it is important that we try. ☊ nevertheless ☊
The old system had its flaws, but nevertheless it was preferable to the new one. ☊ nevertheless ☊
Do you have her new phone number? ☊ new ☊
a newly qualified doctor ☊ newly ☊
Have you heard the news? Pat's leaving! ☊ news ☊
a local/national newspaper ☊ newspaper ☊
She works for the local newspaper (= the company that produces it). ☊ newspaper ☊
The next six months will be the hardest. ☊ next ☊
I fainted and the next thing I knew I was in the hospital. ☊ next ☊
Round here, you leave school at sixteen and next thing you know, you're married with three kids. ☊ next ☊
The next best thing to flying is gliding. ☊ next ☊
The nicest thing about her is that she never criticizes us. ☊ nice ☊
a nice long walk ☊ nice ☊
The plants are coming along nicely (= growing well). ☊ nicely ☊
These animals only come out at night. ☊ night ☊
They sleep by day and hunt by night. ☊ night ☊
The trip was for ten nights. ☊ night ☊
When Dan cooks dinner he always goes the whole nine yards, with three courses and a choice of dessert. ☊ the whole nine yards ☊
'I'm leaving!' 'No!' ☊ no ☊
'I won't go.' 'Nonsense! You must go!' ☊ nonsense ☊
The idea is an economic nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
I can't wait for this nonsense to end so that we can all be friends again. ☊ nonsense ☊
'I'm not going.' 'Nor am I.' ☊ nor ☊
It's normal to feel tired after such a long trip. ☊ normal ☊
In the normal course of events I wouldn't go to that part of town. ☊ normal ☊
My day began in the normal way, and then I received a very strange phone call. ☊ normal ☊
They've gone to live up north. ☊ up north ☊
He must not go. ☊ not ☊
He played the first few notes of the tune. ☊ note ☊
She made a mental note (= decided that she must remember) to ask Alan about it. ☊ note ☊
note (that)...: Please note (that) the office will be closed on Monday. ☊ note ☊
note how, where, etc...: Note how these animals sometimes walk with their tails up in the air. ☊ note ☊
It cost us nothing to go in. ☊ nothing ☊
That has nothing to do with what we're discussing. ☊ be/have nothing to do with sb/sth ☊
I want nothing but the best for my children. ☊ nothing but ☊
notice sb/sth: The first thing I noticed about the room was the smell. ☊ notice ☊
notice (that)...: I couldn't help noticing (that) she was wearing a wig. ☊ notice ☊
notice sb/sth do sth: I noticed them come in. ☊ notice ☊
noticeable that...: It was noticeable that none of the family were present. ☊ noticeable ☊
Now, the next point is quite complex. ☊ now ☊
We discussed it all morning but got nowhere. ☊ get/go nowhere, get sb nowhere ☊
a nuclear power station ☊ nuclear ☊
I could give you any number of (= a lot of) reasons for not going. ☊ number ☊
My phone number is 266998. ☊ number ☊
I'm sorry, I think you have the wrong number (= wrong telephone number). ☊ number ☊
He dialled the number, then changed his mind and hung up. ☊ number ☊
Nurse, come quickly! ☊ nurse ☊
everyday objects such as cups and saucers ☊ object ☊
The object is to educate people about road safety. ☊ object ☊
object (to sb/sth): Many local people object to the building of the new airport. ☊ object ☊
She has outstanding powers of observation (= the ability to notice things around her). ☊ observation ☊
Further details can be obtained by writing to the above address. ☊ obtain ☊
To obtain the overall score, add up the totals in each column. ☊ obtain ☊
The reasons for this decision were not immediately obvious. ☊ obvious ☊
This seemed the most obvious thing to do. ☊ obvious ☊
occupied (with sth/with doing sth): Only half her time is occupied with politics. ☊ occupied ☊
The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied. ☊ occupied ☊
occupy sb/sth/yourself (in) doing sth: She occupied herself doing routine office tasks. ☊ occupy ☊
The odd thing was that he didn't recognize me. ☊ odd ☊
We would often have a walk of an evening. ☊ of ☊
at the time of the revolution ☊ of ☊
I called him but he ran off. ☊ off ☊
Off you go! ☊ off ☊
She's off today. ☊ off ☊
Families will be better off under the new law (= will have more money). ☊ be well/better/badly, etc. off ☊
They were still 100 metres off the summit. ☊ off ☊
No one will take offence (= feel upset or insulted) if you leave early. ☊ offence ☊
They'll be offended if you don't go to their wedding. ☊ offend ☊
They decided to offer the job to Jo. ☊ offer ☊
offer sb sth: They decided to offer Jo the job. ☊ offer ☊
The hotel offers excellent facilities for families. ☊ offer ☊
They've decided to accept our original offer. ☊ offer ☊
They have an offer on beer at the moment. ☊ offer ☊
the local tourist office ☊ office ☊
the investigating officer ☊ officer ☊
an official announcement/decision/statement ☊ official ☊
An official inquiry has been launched into the cause of the accident. ☊ official ☊
I intend to lodge an official complaint (= to complain to sb in authority). ☊ official ☊
I've often wondered what happened to him. ☊ often ☊
People are often afraid of things they don't understand. ☊ often ☊
Oh dear! What's happened now? ☊ oh ☊
'Shall we go for a walk?' 'OK.' ☊ OK ☊
Okay, let's go. ☊ OK ☊
Is it OK if I leave now? ☊ OK ☊
Whatever you decide, it's okay by me. ☊ OK ☊
to get/grow old ☊ old ☊
to travel on the bus/tube/coach ☊ on ☊
I came on my bike. ☊ on ☊
On arriving home I discovered they had gone. ☊ on ☊
Whose side are you on (= which of two or more different views do you support)? ☊ on ☊
You can't feed a family on £50 a week. ☊ on ☊
She played a tune on her guitar. ☊ on ☊
We spoke on the phone. ☊ on ☊
Go easy on the mayo! (= do not take / give me too much) ☊ on ☊
Please send the letter on to my new address. ☊ on ☊
We were without electricity for three hours but it's on again now. ☊ on ☊
I don't think we've got anything on this weekend. ☊ on ☊
He only did it the once. ☊ once ☊
There's only one thing we can do. ☊ one ☊
It's the one thing I can't stand about him. ☊ one ☊
They all went off in one direction. ☊ one ☊
What made you choose the one rather than the other? ☊ one ☊
We think of you as one of the family. ☊ one ☊
I'd love to come—the only thing is I might be late. ☊ the only thing is... ☊
Children are admitted only if accompanied by an adult. ☊ only ☊
She's only 21 and she runs her own business. ☊ only ☊
If you do that, it will only make matters worse. ☊ only ☊
He was quite open about his reasons for leaving. ☊ open ☊
The police have opened an investigation into the death. ☊ open ☊
What if the parachute doesn't open? ☊ open ☊
The regulation operates in favour of married couples. ☊ operate ☊
opinion (that...): The chairman expressed the opinion that job losses were inevitable. ☊ opinion ☊
He has very strong political opinions. ☊ opinion ☊
If you want my opinion, I think you'd be crazy not to accept. ☊ opinion ☊
legal/medical/political opinion (= the beliefs of people working in the legal, etc. profession) ☊ opinion ☊
I'd like a second opinion (= advice from another person) before I make a decision. ☊ opinion ☊
They intend to close the school at the earliest opportunity (= as soon as possible). ☊ opportunity ☊
Our views are diametrically opposed on this issue. ☊ opposed ☊
It's not easy having a relationship when you live at opposite ends of the country. ☊ opposite ☊
I watched them leave and then drove off in the opposite direction. ☊ opposite ☊
Write your address opposite (= next to) your name. ☊ opposite ☊
He's gone to work for the opposition. ☊ opposition ☊
Going to college was not an option for me. ☊ option ☊
I had no option but to (= I had to) ask him to leave. ☊ option ☊
option (of doing sth): Students have the option of studying abroad in their second year. ☊ option ☊
This particular model comes with a wide range of options (= things you can choose to have when buying sth but which you will have to pay extra for). ☊ option ☊
At the moment I'm keeping my options open and applying for as many different jobs as possible. ☊ keep/leave your options open ☊
There are people without homes, jobs or family. ☊ or ☊
geology, or the science of the earth's crust ☊ or ☊
The phone is out of order. ☊ out of order ☊
order (sth) (for sb): Will you order for me while I make a phone call? ☊ order ☊
order sth: The government has ordered an investigation into the accident. ☊ order ☊
to organize a meeting/party/trip ☊ organize ☊
organized religion (= traditional religion followed by large numbers of people who obey a fixed set of rules) ☊ organized ☊
The original intention was to record about 80 speakers, divided equally between males and females. ☊ original ☊
an original painting by local artist Graham Tovey ☊ original ☊
Originally, we had intended to go to Italy, but then we won the trip to Greece. ☊ originally ☊
I went swimming while the others played tennis. ☊ other ☊
We're going away in June but other than that I'll be here all summer. ☊ other than ☊
My parents lent me the money. Otherwise, I couldn't have afforded the trip. ☊ otherwise ☊
Such things ought not to be allowed. ☊ ought to ☊
We ought to be leaving now. ☊ ought to ☊
This is delicious. You ought to try some. ☊ ought to ☊
We've often thought of going there ourselves. ☊ ourselves ☊
Out you go! (= used to order sb to leave a room) ☊ out ☊
The boy dashed out into the road. ☊ out ☊
Brown goes on to the semi-finals but Lee is out. ☊ out ☊
I like walking on the wet sand when the tide is out. ☊ out ☊
I walked along the outer edge of the track. ☊ outer ☊
I walked around the outside of the building. ☊ outside ☊
We plan to use an outside firm of consultants. ☊ outside ☊
They felt cut off from the outside world (= from other people and from other things that were happening). ☊ outside ☊
Go outside and see if it's raining. ☊ outside ☊
a gas/an electric oven ☊ oven ☊
They have gone over to France. ☊ over ☊
I went over (= across the room) and asked her name. ☊ over ☊
You get an A grade for scores of 75 and over. ☊ over ☊
It's all wrong—you'll have to do it over. ☊ over ☊
He's gone over to the enemy (= joined them). ☊ over ☊
They've travelled all over the world. ☊ over ☊
We're away over (= until after) the New Year. ☊ over ☊
She wouldn't tell me over the phone. ☊ over ☊
In the final game Sweden easily overcame France. ☊ overcome ☊
owe sth to sb: I owe a debt of gratitude to all my family. ☊ owe ☊
He wants to come into the business on his own terms. ☊ own ☊
to set off at a steady/gentle/leisurely pace ☊ pace ☊
Congestion frequently reduces traffic to walking pace. ☊ pace ☊
I prefer the relaxed pace of life in the country. ☊ pace ☊
She took two paces forward. ☊ pace ☊
package sth up: The orders were already packaged up, ready to be sent. ☊ package ☊
the pleasures and pains of growing old ☊ pain ☊
My ankle is still too painful to walk on. ☊ painful ☊
Buckingham Palace ☊ palace ☊
to go/turn pale ☊ pale ☊
We have two politicians on tonight's panel. ☊ panel ☊
a local/national paper ☊ paper ☊
She wrote her name and address on a slip (= a small piece) of paper. ☊ paper ☊
This journal is available in paper and electronic form. ☊ paper ☊
We went for a walk in the park. ☊ park ☊
Is there anything in particular you'd like for dinner? ☊ in particular ☊
to be in/to go into partnership ☊ partnership ☊
Did you go to the party? ☊ party ☊
They waited for the storm to pass. ☊ pass ☊
pass sth (to sb): Pass the salt, please. ☊ pass ☊
Several people were passing but nobody offered to help. ☊ pass ☊
I hailed a passing taxi. ☊ pass ☊
The procession passed slowly along the street. ☊ pass ☊
A plane passed low overhead. ☊ pass ☊
The procession passed right by my front door. ☊ pass by (sb/sth) ☊
Much of the discount is pocketed by retailers instead of being passed on to customers. ☊ pass sth on (to sb) ☊
We were passing through, so we thought we'd come and say hello. ☊ pass through... ☊
a secret underground passage ☊ passage ☊
a passing phase/thought/interest ☊ passing ☊
the noise of passing cars ☊ passing ☊
I was forced to ask passing strangers for money. ☊ passing ☊
I was stopped as I went through passport control (= where passports are checked). ☊ passport ☊
Let's forget about who was more to blame—it's all past history. ☊ past ☊
Writing letters seems to be a thing of the past. ☊ past ☊
They say she has a 'past' (= bad things in her past life that she wishes to keep secret). ☊ past ☊
He hurried past them without stopping. ☊ past ☊
He just walked straight past us! ☊ past ☊
Follow the path through the woods. ☊ path ☊
to walk along a path ☊ path ☊
The avalanche forced its way down the mountain, crushing everything in its path. ☊ path ☊
Three men blocked her path. ☊ path ☊
She has little patience with (= will not accept or consider) such views. ☊ patience ☊
She paused the DVD and went to answer the phone. ☊ pause ☊
pay for sb to do sth: Her parents paid for her to go to Canada. ☊ pay ☊
A UN force has been sent to keep the peace (= to prevent people from fighting). ☊ peace ☊
The aims of the organization are wholly peaceful. ☊ peaceful ☊
Traffic reaches its peak between 8 and 9 in the morning. ☊ peak ☊
She's at the peak of her career. ☊ peak ☊
the peaks and troughs of married life ☊ peak ☊
a mountain peak ☊ peak ☊
snow-capped/jagged peaks ☊ peak ☊
The climbers made camp halfway up the peak. ☊ peak ☊
Poor families spend about 80 to 90 per cent of their income on food. ☊ per cent ☊
in perfect condition ☊ perfect ☊
You know perfectly well what I mean. ☊ perfectly ☊
To be perfectly honest, I didn't want to go anyway. ☊ perfectly ☊
'You could do it yourself.' 'Yeah, perhaps.' ☊ perhaps ☊
Perhaps you would be good enough to let him know we are on our way. ☊ perhaps ☊
The aim is to reduce traffic at peak periods. ☊ period ☊
Which period of history would you most like to have lived in? ☊ period ☊
a permanent fixture (= a person or an object that is always in a particular place) ☊ permanent ☊
She had decided to settle permanently in France. ☊ permanently ☊
permit sth: The password permits access to all files on the hard disk. ☊ permit ☊
A certain person (= somebody that I do not wish to name) told me about it. ☊ person ☊
Nothing personal (= I do not wish to offend you), but I do have to go now. ☊ personal ☊
Will you do it for me as a personal favour? ☊ personal ☊
Please keep personal phone calls to a minimum. ☊ personal ☊
Having good personal relationships is the most important thing for me. ☊ personal ☊
a family/domestic pet ☊ pet ☊
a critical/decisive phase ☊ phase ☊
His anxiety about the work was just a passing phase. ☊ phase ☊
I have to make a phone call. ☊ phone ☊
The phone rang and Pat answered it. ☊ phone ☊
They like to do business by phone/over the phone. ☊ phone ☊
His phone must be switched off. ☊ phone ☊
I hadn't got my phone with me. ☊ phone ☊
a phone bill ☊ phone ☊
to pick up the phone ☊ phone ☊
to put the phone down ☊ phone ☊
He left the phone off the hook as he didn't want to be disturbed. ☊ phone ☊
Listeners are invited to phone in with their comments. ☊ phone in ☊
I need you to phone the story in before five. ☊ phone sth in ☊
His photograph appeared in the local paper. ☊ photograph ☊
Please enclose a recent passport-sized photograph of yourself. ☊ photograph ☊
Her hobbies include hiking and photography. ☊ photography ☊
It is a physical impossibility to be in two places at once. ☊ physical ☊
to study the physics of the electron ☊ physics ☊
Have I picked a bad time to talk to you? ☊ pick ☊
to go blackberry picking ☊ pick ☊
She went over to the crying child and picked her up. ☊ pick sb/sth up ☊
Have you got any pictures of your trip? ☊ picture ☊
He walked out leaving a pile of debts behind him. ☊ pile ☊
He piled his plate with as much food as he could. ☊ pile ☊
pile B on(to) A: He piled as much food as he could onto his plate. ☊ pile ☊
Do you want to go for a pint later? ☊ pint ☊
Insulation may reduce the danger of pipes bursting in winter. ☊ pipe ☊
A basic sense of rhythm and pitch is essential in a music teacher. ☊ pitch ☊
a pity (that...): It's a pity that you can't stay longer. ☊ pity ☊
a pity (to do sth): It seems a pity to waste this food. ☊ pity ☊
Oh, that's a pity. ☊ pity ☊
Is there a place on the form to put your address? ☊ place ☊
There are very few places left on the course. ☊ place ☊
Would you like to change places with me so you can see better? ☊ place ☊
The town has many excellent eating places. ☊ place ☊
We may never discover what took place that night. ☊ take place ☊
We placed an advertisement for a cleaner in the local paper. ☊ place ☊
He made it plain that we should leave. ☊ plain ☊
a five-point plan ☊ plan ☊
Let's hope everything will go according to plan. ☊ plan ☊
Your best plan (= the best thing to do) would be to go by car. ☊ plan ☊
plan on sth/on doing sth: We hadn't planned on going anywhere this evening. ☊ plan ☊
plan sth: We're planning a trip to France in the spring—are you interested? ☊ plan ☊
plan sth: to plan a trip ☊ plan ☊
Everything went exactly as planned. ☊ plan ☊
plan how, what, etc...: I've been planning how I'm going to spend the day. ☊ plan ☊
sandwiches on a plate ☊ plate ☊
a pile of dirty plates ☊ plate ☊
dinner plates ☊ plate ☊
play sth (for sb): Play their new CD for me, please. ☊ play ☊
play (sb sth): Play me their new CD, please. ☊ play ☊
For some reason this CD won't play. ☊ play ☊
'Thanks for doing that.' 'It's a pleasure.' ☊ pleasure ☊
One of the hotel's plus points is that it is very central. ☊ plus ☊
a pocket dictionary (= one that is small enough to fit in your pocket) ☊ pocket ☊
the point of a pencil/knife/pin ☊ point ☊
to win/lose a point ☊ point ☊
Australia finished 20 points ahead. ☊ point ☊
They won on points (= by scoring more points rather than by completely defeating their opponents). ☊ point ☊
I'll wait for you at the meeting point in the arrivals hall. ☊ point ☊
the point at which the river divides ☊ point ☊
Draw a line from point A to point B. ☊ point ☊
No parking beyond this point. ☊ point ☊
Many people suffer from mental illness at some point in their lives. ☊ point ☊
We had reached the point when there was no money left. ☊ point ☊
At this point in time we just have to wait. ☊ point ☊
At this point I don't care what you decide to do. ☊ point ☊
Tact is not one of her strong points. ☊ point ☊
Read the manual to learn the program's finer points (= small details). ☊ point ☊
Living in Scotland has its good points but the weather is not one of them. ☊ point ☊
One of the hotel's plus points (= good features) is that it is very central. ☊ point ☊
Here are the main points of the news. ☊ point ☊
Can you explain that point again? ☊ point ☊
What's the point of all this violence? ☊ point ☊
There's no point in getting angry. ☊ point ☊
I don't see the point of doing it all again. ☊ point ☊
The point of the lesson is to compare the two countries. ☊ point ☊
I wish he would get to the point (= say it quickly). ☊ point ☊
I'll come straight to the point: we need more money. ☊ point ☊
Do you see my point (= understand)? ☊ point ☊
I think I missed the point (= did not understand). ☊ point ☊
You have a point (= your idea is right) —it would be better to wait till this evening. ☊ point ☊
'There won't be anywhere to park.' 'Oh, that's a (good) point.' (= I had not thought of that) ☊ point ☊
It just isn't true. That's the whole point (= the only important fact). ☊ point ☊
'He's been married before.' 'That's beside the point ' (= not important). ☊ point ☊
I know it won't cost very much but that's not the point (= not the important thing). ☊ point ☊
She made several interesting points in the article. ☊ point ☊
He's just saying that to prove a point (= to show his idea is right). ☊ point ☊
OK, you've made your point! ☊ point ☊
point (at/to/towards sb/sth): 'What's your name?' he asked, pointing at the child with his pen. ☊ point ☊
It's rude to point! ☊ point ☊
point sth: She pointed her finger in my direction. ☊ point ☊
The leaves of certain trees are poisonous to cattle. ☊ poisonous ☊
Police suspect a local gang. ☊ police ☊
US foreign/domestic policy ☊ policy ☊
Check the terms of the policy before you sign. ☊ policy ☊
local politics ☊ politics ☊
He's thinking of going into politics (= trying to become a Member of Parliament, Congress, etc.) ☊ politics ☊
It's hungry—the poor little thing. ☊ poor ☊
'I have stacks of homework to do.' 'Oh, you poor thing.' ☊ poor ☊
We aim to help the poorest families. ☊ poor ☊
They posed briefly for photographs before driving off. ☊ pose ☊
Wealth and position (= high social status) were not important to her. ☊ position ☊
My parents always took the position that early nights meant healthy children. ☊ position ☊
This put him and his colleagues in a difficult position. ☊ position ☊
From his position on the cliff top, he had a good view of the harbour. ☊ position ☊
This is proof positive that he stole the money. ☊ positive ☊
We must take positive steps to deal with the problem. ☊ positive ☊
His family have been a very positive influence on him. ☊ positive ☊
a positive attitude/outlook ☊ positive ☊
The possession of a passport is essential for foreign travel. ☊ possession ☊
What had seemed impossible now seemed a distinct possibility. ☊ possibility ☊
to explore/consider/investigate a wide range of possibilities ☊ possibility ☊
This wouldn't have been possible without you. ☊ possible ☊
It's just not physically possible to finish all this by the end of the week. ☊ possible ☊
We spent every possible moment on the beach. ☊ possible ☊
Frost is possible, although unlikely, at this time of year. ☊ possible ☊
'Do you think he'll resign?' 'Anything's possible where he's concerned.' ☊ possible ☊
How could you possibly think that I had anything to do with it! ☊ possibly ☊
The company has been unable to fill the post. ☊ post ☊
I'll send the original to you by post. ☊ post ☊
Payment should be sent by return of post (= immediately). ☊ post ☊
Where's the main post office? ☊ post office ☊
You can buy your stamps at the post office. ☊ post office ☊
a post office counter ☊ post office ☊
He works for the Post Office. ☊ post office ☊
First we need to identify actual and potential problems. ☊ potential ☊
Commuters came pouring out of the station. ☊ pour ☊
a power failure ☊ power ☊
The powers of the police must be clearly defined. ☊ power ☊
power (over sb/sth): The aim is to give people more power over their own lives. ☊ power ☊
power (to do sth): He has the power to make things very unpleasant for us. ☊ power ☊
to take/seize/lose power ☊ power ☊
a power struggle between rival factions within the party ☊ power ☊
It wouldn't be practical for us to go all that way just for the weekend. ☊ practical ☊
From a practical point of view, it isn't a good place to live. ☊ practical ☊
We have nothing but praise for the way they handled the investigation. ☊ praise ☊
Can you give a more precise definition of the word? ☊ precise ☊
We were just talking about her when, at that precise moment, she walked in. ☊ precise ☊
Doctors found it hard to establish the precise nature of her illness. ☊ precise ☊
predict what, whether, etc...: It is impossible to predict what will happen. ☊ predict ☊
predict (that)...: She predicted (that) the election result would be close. ☊ predict ☊
A local firm is to be preferred. ☊ prefer ☊
I was pregnant with our third child at the time. ☊ pregnant ☊
Careful preparation for the exam is essential. ☊ preparation ☊
I had been preparing myself for this moment. ☊ prepare ☊
prepare to do sth: I was preparing to leave. ☊ prepare ☊
prepare yourself to do sth: The troops prepared themselves to go into battle. ☊ prepare ☊
We are not prepared to accept these conditions. ☊ prepared ☊
The test can identify the presence of abnormalities in the unborn child. ☊ presence ☊
A few brief comments are sufficient for present purposes. ☊ present ☊
Most fathers wish to be present at the birth of their child. ☊ present ☊
You've got to forget the past and start living in the present. ☊ present ☊
present sth: The company has decided it must present a more modern image. ☊ present ☊
It is essential that we present a united front (= show that we all agree). ☊ present ☊
present sth: The local MP will start the race and present the prizes. ☊ present ☊
present sth to sb: The sword was presented by the family to the museum. ☊ present ☊
She travels extensively in her role as President for the Save the Children Fund. ☊ president ☊
the local/national/foreign press ☊ press ☊
You'll be taking the car, presumably? ☊ presumably ☊
pretend (to sb) (that...): He pretended to his family that everything was fine. ☊ pretend ☊
I'm pretty sure I'll be going. ☊ pretty ☊
The government took steps to prevent a scandal. ☊ prevent ☊
We dealt with this in a previous chapter. ☊ previous ☊
Being recognized wherever you go is the price you pay for being famous. ☊ price ☊
The primary aim of this course is to improve your spoken English. ☊ primary ☊
Good health care is of primary importance. ☊ primary ☊
I refuse to lie about it; it's against my principles. ☊ principle ☊
Stick to your principles and tell him you won't do it. ☊ principle ☊
She refuses to allow her family to help her as a matter of principle. ☊ principle ☊
In principle there is nothing that a human can do that a machine might not be able to do one day. ☊ in principle ☊
They have agreed to the proposal in principle but we still have to negotiate the terms. ☊ in principle ☊
The magazine was sued for printing a libellous article about her family. ☊ print ☊
Do you want your address printed at the top of the letter? ☊ print ☊
You need to get your priorities right (= decide what is important to you). ☊ priority ☊
Priority cases, such as homeless families, get dealt with first. ☊ priority ☊
Ten prison officers and three inmates needed hospital treatment following the riot. ☊ prison ☊
She is afraid to go out and has become a virtual prisoner in her own home. ☊ prisoner ☊
Let's go somewhere a bit more private. ☊ private ☊
If I can afford it, I think I'll go private (= pay for medical care rather than use the government service). ☊ private ☊
Is there somewhere we can discuss this in private? ☊ in private ☊
health/family, etc. problems ☊ problem ☊
There's no history of heart problems (= disease connected with the heart) in our family. ☊ problem ☊
'Thanks for the ride.' 'No problem.' ☊ no problem ☊
A phone call to the manager produced the result she wanted. ☊ produce ☊
It is important not to let production levels fall. ☊ production ☊
to enter/go into/join a profession ☊ profession ☊
He was an electrician by profession. ☊ profession ☊
After he won the amateur championship he turned professional. ☊ professional ☊
the terms that doctors and other health professionals use ☊ professional ☊
This was clearly a job for a real professional. ☊ professional ☊
There isn't much profit in running a restaurant these days. ☊ profit ☊
Human beings are genetically programmed to learn certain kinds of language. ☊ programme ☊
slow/steady/rapid/good progress ☊ progress ☊
promise sth: The government has promised a full investigation into the disaster. ☊ promise ☊
promise (that)...: The brochure promised (that) the local food would be superb. ☊ promise ☊
promise (that...): Do I have your promise that you won't tell anyone about this? ☊ promise ☊
promote sth: The band has gone on tour to promote their new album. ☊ promote ☊
promote sth as sth: The area is being promoted as a tourist destination. ☊ promote ☊
proposal for sth: They judged that the time was right for the proposal of new terms for the trade agreement. ☊ proposal ☊
What would you propose? ☊ propose ☊
Travelling alone around the world is a daunting prospect. ☊ prospect ☊
protect sb/sth/yourself (against/from sth): Troops have been sent to protect aid workers against attack. ☊ protect ☊
protest (about/against/at sth): Students took to the streets to protest against the decision. ☊ protest ☊
There's no use protesting, I won't change my mind. ☊ protest ☊
protest sth: They fully intend to protest the decision. ☊ protest ☊
proud of sb/sth/yourself: Your achievements are something to be proud of. ☊ proud ☊
He felt he needed to prove his point (= show other people that he was right). ☊ prove ☊
Are you just doing this to prove a point? ☊ prove ☊
What are you trying to prove? ☊ prove ☊
I certainly don't have anything to prove—my record speaks for itself. ☊ prove ☊
prove (that)...: This proves (that) I was right. ☊ prove ☊
prove what, how, etc...: This just proves what I have been saying for some time. ☊ prove ☊
They've gone down the pub for a drink. ☊ pub ☊
the landlord of the local pub ☊ pub ☊
Let's go somewhere a little less public. ☊ public ☊
This latest scandal will not have done their public image (= the opinion that people have of them) any good. ☊ public ☊
The palace is now open to the public. ☊ public ☊
She doesn't like to be seen in public without her make-up on. ☊ in public ☊
Most of our titles are also published on CD-ROM. ☊ publish ☊
She hasn't published anything for years. ☊ publish ☊
pull sth/yourself + adj.: John pulled himself free and ran off. ☊ pull ☊
She took his arm and pulled him along. ☊ pull ☊
One last pull on the rope should do it. ☊ pull ☊
There is little evidence that harsher punishments deter any better than more lenient ones. ☊ punishment ☊
The equipment can be purchased from your local supplier. ☊ purchase ☊
Classical dance in its purest form requires symmetry and balance. ☊ pure ☊
Our campaign's main purpose is to raise money. ☊ purpose ☊
The purpose of the book is to provide a complete guide to the university. ☊ purpose ☊
A meeting was called for the purpose of appointing a new treasurer. ☊ purpose ☊
The experiments serve no useful purpose (= are not useful). ☊ purpose ☊
The building is used for religious purposes. ☊ purpose ☊
These gifts count as income for tax purposes. ☊ purpose ☊
For the purposes of this study, the three groups have been combined. ☊ purpose ☊
Volunteer work gives her life (a sense of) purpose. ☊ purpose ☊
He did it on purpose, knowing it would annoy her. ☊ on purpose ☊
We intend to pursue this policy with determination. ☊ pursue ☊
We have decided not to pursue the matter. ☊ pursue ☊
push sth: He walked slowly up the hill pushing his bike. ☊ push ☊
He tried to kiss her but she pushed him away. ☊ push ☊
I tried to put the matter into perspective. ☊ put ☊
Her family put her into a nursing home. ☊ put ☊
She's just putting on her make-up. ☊ put sth on ☊
Don't put me off when I'm trying to concentrate. ☊ put sb off ☊
She put the phone down on me (= ended the call before I had finished speaking). ☊ put sth down ☊
I'm just going to put the car away (= in the garage). ☊ put sth away ☊
put doing sth: The accident put her off driving for life. ☊ put sb off sth/sb ☊
put doing sth: He keeps putting off going to the dentist. ☊ put sth off ☊
a nursing/teaching, etc. qualification ☊ qualification ☊
qualified for sth: She's extremely well qualified for the job. ☊ qualified ☊
I don't know much about it, so I don't feel qualified to comment. ☊ qualified ☊
qualify for sth: They qualified for the World Cup. ☊ qualify ☊
qualify (for sth): If you live in the area, you qualify for a parking permit. ☊ qualify ☊
To qualify, you must have lived in this country for at least three years. ☊ qualify ☊
qualify sb (for sth): Paying a fee doesn't automatically qualify you for membership. ☊ qualify ☊
qualify sb to do sth: The test qualifies you to drive heavy vehicles. ☊ qualify ☊
How long does it take to qualify? ☊ qualify ☊
qualify as sth: He qualified as a doctor last year. ☊ qualify ☊
We aim to provide quality at reasonable prices. ☊ quality ☊
Which route is better remains an open question (= it is not decided). ☊ question ☊
It's just a question of deciding what you really want. ☊ just/merely/only a question of (sth/doing sth) ☊
Another trip abroad this year is out of the question. ☊ out of the question ☊
There was no question of his/him cancelling the trip so near the departure date. ☊ there is/was no question of (sth happening/sb doing sth) ☊
We need to make a quick decision. ☊ quick ☊
She walked quickly away. ☊ quickly ☊
Could you keep the kids quiet while I'm on the phone? ☊ quiet ☊
Business is usually quieter at this time of year. ☊ quiet ☊
I've decided to resign but I'd rather you kept quiet about it. ☊ keep quiet about sth, keep sth quiet ☊
quit as sth: He has decided to quit as manager of the team. ☊ quit ☊
Flying is quite the best way to travel. ☊ quite ☊
'You've no intention of coming back?' 'I'm quite sorry, but no, I have not.' ☊ quite ☊
quote (sb) (as doing sth): The President was quoted in the press as saying that he disagreed with the decision. ☊ quote ☊
'It will all be gone tomorrow.' 'Can I quote you on that? ' ☊ quote ☊
Don't quote me on this (= this is not an official statement), but I think he is going to resign. ☊ quote ☊
a racing stable ☊ racing ☊
I listen to the radio on the way to work. ☊ radio ☊
local/national radio ☊ radio ☊
to travel by rail ☊ rail ☊
rail travel/services/fares ☊ rail ☊
This town got a lot bigger when the railroad came in the 1860s. ☊ railroad ☊
Don't go out in the rain. ☊ rain ☊
This was outside the range of his experience. ☊ range ☊
He rose through the ranks to become managing director. ☊ rank ☊
At the height of her career she ranked second in the world. ☊ rank ☊
This must rank with (= be as good as) the greatest movies ever made. ☊ rank ☊
Most people walk at an average rate of 5 kilometres an hour. ☊ rate ☊
Local businesses are closing at a/the rate of three a year. ☊ rate ☊
The patient has responded to the treatment rather better than expected. ☊ rather ☊
In the end he had to walk—or rather run—to the office. ☊ rather ☊
Why didn't you ask for help, rather than trying to do it on your own? ☊ rather than ☊
'Do you want to come with us?' 'No, I'd rather not.' ☊ would rather... (than) ☊
Would you rather walk or take the bus? ☊ would rather... (than) ☊
(+ adv./prep.): 'Grab the end of the rope.' 'I can't reach that far!' ☊ reach ☊
to reach a conclusion/decision/verdict/compromise ☊ reach ☊
The negotiations have reached deadlock. ☊ reach ☊
Local residents have reacted angrily to the news. ☊ react ☊
The market reacted by falling a further two points. ☊ react ☊
The return to traditional family values is a reaction against the permissiveness of recent decades. ☊ reaction ☊
The decision provoked an angry reaction from local residents. ☊ reaction ☊
read about/of sth: I read about the accident in the local paper. ☊ read ☊
I'm going to go to bed and read. ☊ read ☊
'Shall we go?' 'I'm ready when you are!' ☊ ready ☊
I was twenty years old and ready for anything. ☊ ready ☊
ready to do sth: Right, we're ready to go. ☊ ready ☊
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 ☊
This decision reflects the realities of the political situation. ☊ reality ☊
Will time travel ever become a reality? ☊ reality ☊
realize (that)...: I didn't realize (that) you were so unhappy. ☊ realize ☊
The moment I saw her, I realized something was wrong. ☊ realize ☊
Tell me what really happened. ☊ really ☊
Now I really must go. ☊ really ☊
I don't really agree with that. ☊ really ☊
Do you really expect me to believe that? ☊ really ☊
I don't really need to go, do I? ☊ really ☊
reason (for sth): She gave no reasons for her decision. ☊ reason ☊
reason (why...): There is no reason why we should agree to this. ☊ reason ☊
He's looking for a job and he's willing to do anything within reason. ☊ reason ☊
It is reasonable to assume that he knew beforehand that this would happen. ☊ reasonable ☊
receive sth: to receive a letter/present/phone call ☊ receive ☊
There was very poor reception on my phone. ☊ reception ☊
'They'll never find out.' 'You reckon? ' (= I think you may be wrong about that) ☊ reckon ☊
Do you recognize this tune? ☊ recognize ☊
The book is now recognized as a classic. ☊ recognize ☊
It is dangerous to exceed the recommended dose. ☊ recommend ☊
Last summer was the wettest on record. ☊ record ☊
You should record all your expenses during your trip. ☊ record ☊
to refer to a dictionary ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
Keep the list of numbers near the phone for easy reference. ☊ reference ☊
Our newspaper aims to reflect the views of the local community. ☊ reflect ☊
Before I decide, I need time to reflect. ☊ reflect ☊
reflect on/upon sth: She was left to reflect on the implications of her decision. ☊ reflect ☊
reflect that...: On the way home he reflected that the interview had gone well. ☊ reflect ☊
Go on, ask her; she can hardly refuse. ☊ refuse ☊
She would never refuse her kids anything. ☊ refuse ☊
As regards the first point in your letter... ☊ as regards sb/sth ☊
The decision could be one he lives to regret. ☊ regret ☊
'I've had a wonderful life,' she said, 'I don't regret a thing.' ☊ regret ☊
She expressed her regret at the decision. ☊ regret ☊
I have no regrets about leaving Newcastle (= I do not feel sorry about it). ☊ regret ☊
What is your greatest regret (= the thing that you are most sorry about doing or not doing)? ☊ regret ☊
It's important to follow the regular procedure. ☊ regular ☊
Domestic violence is a regular occurrence in some families. ☊ regular ☊
I go there quite regularly. ☊ regularly ☊
too many rules and regulations ☊ regulation ☊
fire/safety/building, etc. regulations ☊ regulation ☊
to comply with the regulations ☊ regulation ☊
Under the new regulations spending on office equipment will be strictly controlled. ☊ regulation ☊
the strict regulations governing the sale of weapons ☊ regulation ☊
to reject an argument/a claim/a decision/an offer/a suggestion ☊ reject ☊
relationship (between A and B): The relationship between the police and the local community has improved. ☊ relationship ☊
Given the failure of the previous plan, this turned out to be a relative success. ☊ relative ☊
a family-run hotel with a relaxed atmosphere ☊ relaxed ☊
to release a movie/book/CD ☊ release ☊
a relevant suggestion/question/point ☊ relevant ☊
relevant to sth/sb: These comments are not directly relevant to this inquiry. ☊ relevant ☊
We all breathed a sigh of relief when he left. ☊ relief ☊
The law states that everyone has the right to practise their own religion. ☊ religion ☊
Despite threats of strike action, the management remain hopeful that an agreement can be reached. ☊ remain ☊
She left, but I remained behind. ☊ remain ☊
be remarked on: The similarities between the two have often been remarked on. ☊ remark ☊
What is even more remarkable about the whole thing is... ☊ remarkable ☊
remarkable that...: It is remarkable that nobody noticed sooner. ☊ remarkable ☊
The car is in remarkably good condition for its age. ☊ remarkably ☊
You were going to help me with this. Remember? ☊ remember ☊
remember (that)...: Remember that we're going out tonight. ☊ remember ☊
remember (that)...: Remember (that) you may feel sleepy after taking the pills. ☊ remember ☊
remember (that)...: I remember (that) we used to go and see them most weekends. ☊ remember ☊
Allegations of abuse led to the removal of several children from their families. ☊ removal ☊
repeat sth: I am not, repeat not, travelling in the same car as him! ☊ repeat ☊
The treatment should be repeated every two to three hours. ☊ repeat ☊
I'm sorry—could you repeat that? ☊ repeat ☊
She kept repeating his name softly over and over again. ☊ repeat ☊
repeat yourself: Do say if I'm repeating myself (= if I have already said this). ☊ repeat ☊
replace sb/sth: He will be difficult to replace when he leaves. ☊ replace ☊
I replaced the cup carefully in the saucer. ☊ replace ☊
to replace the handset (= after using the telephone). ☊ replace ☊
I'm going to report you if you do that again! ☊ report ☊
report sth: The stabbing was reported in the local press. ☊ report ☊
Call me urgently if you have anything to report. ☊ report ☊
report (that)...: Employers reported that graduates were deficient in writing and problem-solving skills. ☊ report ☊
report what, how, etc...: She failed to report what had occurred. ☊ report ☊
Those comments do not represent the views of us all. ☊ represent ☊
This decision represents a significant departure from previous policy. ☊ represent ☊
Local businesses are well represented on the committee (= there are a lot of people from them on the committee). ☊ represent ☊
He was there at the request of his manager/at his manager's request (= because his manager had asked him to go). ☊ request ☊
She left her address with a request that any mail should be sent on to her. ☊ request ☊
request that...: She requested that no one be told of her decision until the next meeting. ☊ request ☊
She requested that no one should be told of her decision. ☊ request ☊
This condition requires urgent treatment. ☊ require ☊
Recent research on deaf children has produced some interesting findings about their speech. ☊ research ☊
I've done some research to find out the cheapest way of travelling there. ☊ research ☊
She said this in the tone of voice she reserved for addressing small children. ☊ reserve ☊
reserve sth: I'd prefer to reserve (my) judgement (= not make a decision) until I know all the facts. ☊ reserve ☊
There were confrontations between local residents and the police. ☊ resident ☊
She steadfastly resisted all attempts to help her. ☊ resist ☊
He tried to pin me down, but I resisted. ☊ resist ☊
Strike action should be regarded as a last resort, when all attempts to negotiate have failed. ☊ resort ☊
In the last resort (= in the end) everyone must decide for themselves. ☊ resort ☊
respect sb/sth for sth: She had always been honest with me, and I respect her for that. ☊ respect ☊
The car responds very well to the controls. ☊ respond ☊
I did it on my own responsibility (= without being told to and being willing to take the blame if it had gone wrong). ☊ responsibility ☊
Take what you want and throw the rest away. ☊ rest ☊
We went out to a restaurant to celebrate. ☊ restaurant ☊
She retained her tennis title for the third year. ☊ retain ☊
She came out of retirement to win two gold medals at the championships. ☊ retirement ☊
Train services have returned to normal after the strike. ☊ return ☊
Completed questionnaires should be returned to this address. ☊ return ☊
When did she return home from the trip? ☊ return ☊
They appealed for a return to work (= after a strike). ☊ return ☊
Write your return address (= the address that a reply should be sent to) on the back of the envelope. ☊ return ☊
on the return flight/journey/trip ☊ return ☊
Details of the murder were revealed by the local paper. ☊ reveal ☊
reveal (that)...: The report reveals (that) the company made a loss of £20 million last year. ☊ reveal ☊
The Court of Appeal reversed the decision. ☊ reverse ☊
The secret number is my phone number in reverse. ☊ in reverse ☊
We did a similar trip to you, but in reverse. ☊ in reverse ☊
to travel in the reverse direction ☊ reverse ☊
The experiment had the reverse effect to what was intended. ☊ reverse ☊
The terms of the contract are under review. ☊ review ☊
a review body/date/panel ☊ review ☊
revise sth: I'm revising Geography today. ☊ revise ☊
After a steep climb you will be rewarded by magnificent views from the summit. ☊ reward ☊
to dance to the rhythm of the music ☊ rhythm ☊
music with a fast/slow/steady rhythm ☊ rhythm ☊
jazz rhythms ☊ rhythm ☊
He can't seem to play in rhythm. ☊ rhythm ☊
The boat rocked up and down in rhythm with the sea. ☊ rhythm ☊
a dancer with a natural sense of rhythm (= the ability to move in time to a fixed beat) ☊ rhythm ☊
His novels are a rich source of material for the movie industry. ☊ rich ☊
(+ adv./prep.): I walked back while the others rode in the car. ☊ ride ☊
ride sth (+ adv./prep.): to ride the subway/an elevator, etc. ☊ ride ☊
She rode the bus to school every day. ☊ ride ☊
ride sth (+ adv./prep.): The boys were riding their bikes around the streets. ☊ ride ☊
ride sth: She had never ridden a horse before. ☊ ride ☊
How often do you go riding? ☊ ride ☊
a pony ride ☊ ride ☊
The kids had a ride on an elephant at the zoo. ☊ ride ☊
He goes for a ride most mornings. ☊ ride ☊
It's a ten-minute bus ride from here to town. ☊ ride ☊
Steve gave me a ride on his motorbike. ☊ ride ☊
We went for a ride on our bikes. ☊ ride ☊
a bike ride ☊ ride ☊
We managed to get a ride into town when we missed the bus. ☊ ride ☊
a smooth/comfortable/bumpy, etc. ride ☊ ride ☊
It was ridiculous that this should be so difficult to say. ☊ ridiculous ☊
to go riding ☊ riding ☊
to go horseback riding ☊ riding ☊
Take a right turn at the intersection. ☊ right ☊
Things aren't right between her parents. ☊ right ☊
'What's the right time?' '10.37.' ☊ right ☊
Is this the right way to the beach? ☊ right ☊
Are you sure you've got that on the right way round? ☊ right ☊
I was waiting for the right moment to ask him. ☊ right ☊
His success was down to being in the right place at the right time (= being able to take opportunities when they came). ☊ right ☊
I want it sent right away. ☊ right away/off ☊
Take the first right, then the second left. ☊ right ☊
right (to do sth): You have no right to stop me from going in there. ☊ right ☊
What gives you the right to do that? ☊ right ☊
There is no right of appeal against the decision. ☊ right ☊
It was difficult to establish the rights and wrongs (= the true facts) of the matter. ☊ right ☊
I don't rightly know where he's gone. ☊ rightly ☊
ring sb/sth: When is the best time to ring New York? ☊ ring ☊
Will you answer the telephone if it rings? ☊ ring ☊
She rose through the ranks to become managing director. ☊ rise ☊
Patients should be made aware of the risks involved with this treatment. ☊ risk ☊
risk (that...): There is still a risk that the whole deal will fall through. ☊ risk ☊
If we go to war, innocent lives will be put at risk. ☊ at risk (from/of sth) ☊
It was a difficult decision but we decided to risk it. ☊ risk ☊
risk doing sth: We've been advised not to risk travelling in these conditions. ☊ risk ☊
You will find scenery to rival anything you can see in the Alps. ☊ rival ☊
to travel up/down river (= in the opposite direction to/in the same direction as the way in which the river is flowing) ☊ river ☊
the mouth of the river (= where it enters the sea/ocean) ☊ river ☊
He was walking along the road when he was attacked. ☊ road ☊
Take the first road on the left and then follow the signs. ☊ road ☊
In many marriages there has been a complete role reversal (= change of roles) with the man staying at home and the woman going out to work. ☊ role ☊
The media play a major role in influencing people's opinions. ☊ role ☊
a romantic view of life ☊ romantic ☊
Money, or love of money, is said to be the root of all evil. ☊ root ☊
We have to get to the root of the problem. ☊ root ☊
It was too rough to sail that night. ☊ rough ☊
We had a rough passage across to the island. ☊ rough ☊
I've got a rough idea of where I want to go. ☊ rough ☊
They all left at roughly the same time. ☊ roughly ☊
How do you make the wheels go round? ☊ round ☊
People stood round waiting for something to happen. ☊ round ☊
We walked round to the back of the house. ☊ round ☊
He went round interviewing people about local traditions. ☊ round ☊
Have we enough cups to go round? ☊ round ☊
We're leaving round about ten. ☊ round about ☊
the first woman to sail round the world ☊ round ☊
There she is, coming round the corner. ☊ round ☊
Which is the best route to take? ☊ route ☊
a cycle route (= a path that is only for cyclists ) ☊ route ☊
There are a number of routes to qualifying as a social worker. ☊ route ☊
the royal family ☊ royal ☊
the royal household ☊ royal ☊
by royal appointment (= a sign used by companies that supply goods to the royal family) ☊ royal ☊
He waved her rudely away. ☊ rudely ☊
The bad weather ruined our trip. ☊ ruin ☊
It's against all rules and regulations. ☊ rule ☊
This explains the rules under which the library operates. ☊ rule ☊
She laid down strict rules for her tenants including prompt payment of rent. ☊ rule ☊
The family ruled London's gangland in the sixties. ☊ rule ☊
The old tramlines are still there but now no trams run on them. ☊ run ☊
run sth: Could you run the engine for a moment? ☊ run ☊
to run a hotel/store/language school ☊ run ☊
He has no idea how to run a business. ☊ run ☊
I go for a run every morning. ☊ run ☊
I decided to make a run for it (= to escape by running). ☊ run ☊
a list of runners (= horses in a race) and riders ☊ runner ☊
rush sb into sth/into doing sth: I'm not going to be rushed into anything. ☊ rush ☊
The trip to Paris was all a mad rush. ☊ rush ☊
sad (to do sth): We are very sad to hear that you are leaving. ☊ sad ☊
sad (that...): I was sad that she had to go. ☊ sad ☊
sad (about sth): I felt terribly sad about it. ☊ sad ☊
sad (to do sth): It was sad to see them go. ☊ sad ☊
sad (that...): It is sad that so many of his paintings have been lost. ☊ sad ☊
safe (to do sth): It's safe to assume (that) there will always be a demand for new software. ☊ safe ☊
safe (from sb/sth): They aimed to make the country safe from terrorist attacks. ☊ safe ☊
I'm worried about the safety of the treatment. ☊ safety ☊
a local campaign to improve road safety ☊ safety ☊
(+ adv./prep.): to sail into harbour ☊ sail ☊
The dinghy sailed smoothly across the lake. ☊ sail ☊
one of the first people to sail around the world ☊ sail ☊
sail sth: to sail the Atlantic ☊ sail ☊
We spent the weekend sailing off the south coast. ☊ sail ☊
Do you go sailing often? ☊ sail ☊
We went for a sail. ☊ sail ☊
a two-hour sail across the bay ☊ sail ☊
to go sailing ☊ sailing ☊
a sailing club ☊ sailing ☊
regulations governing the sale of alcoholic beverages ☊ sale ☊
Our children go to the same school as theirs. ☊ same ☊
This one works in exactly the same way as the other. ☊ same ☊
They both said much the same thing. ☊ same ☊
The same thing happened to me last week. ☊ same ☊
I think the same as you do about this. ☊ same ☊
His latest movie is just more of the same—exotic locations, car chases and a final shoot-out. ☊ same ☊
We went for a walk along the sand. ☊ sand ☊
satisfy sb/yourself (that)...: Once I had satisfied myself (that) it was the right decision, we went ahead. ☊ satisfy ☊
save sb sth: Thanks for sending that letter for me—it saved me a trip. ☊ save ☊
save sb doing sth: If you phone for an appointment, it'll save you waiting. ☊ save ☊
save sth: We'll take a cab to save time. ☊ save ☊
save sb sth (on sth): If we go this way it will save us two hours on the trip. ☊ save ☊
save on sth: I save on fares by walking to work. ☊ save ☊
Thanks for doing that. You saved my life (= helped me a lot). ☊ save ☊
Money from local businesses helped save the school from closure. ☊ save ☊
I opened a savings account at my local bank. ☊ saving ☊
That says it all really, doesn't it? (= it shows clearly what is true) ☊ say ☊
say sth/sb: You could learn the basics in, let's say, three months. ☊ say ☊
I'll say this for them, they're a very efficient company. ☊ say ☊
I say (= suggest) we go without them. ☊ say ☊
say (what, how, etc...): It's hard to say what caused the accident. ☊ say ☊
say sth: Be quiet, I have something to say. ☊ say ☊
That's a terrible thing to say. ☊ say ☊
He knew that if he wasn't back by midnight, his parents would have something to say about it (= be angry). ☊ say ☊
a five-point pay scale ☊ scale ☊
They managed to scare the bears away. ☊ scare sb away/off ☊
scared (of doing sth): She is scared of going out alone. ☊ scared ☊
Italy was the scene of many demonstrations at that time. ☊ scene ☊
scheme (for doing sth): a local scheme for recycling newspapers ☊ scheme ☊
Where did you go to school? ☊ school ☊
Where did you go to school? ☊ school ☊
All my kids are still at school. ☊ school ☊
All my kids are still in school. ☊ school ☊
the cartoon figure of the mad scientist working in his laboratory ☊ scientist ☊
a high/low score ☊ score ☊
What's the score now? ☊ score ☊
The final score was 4-3. ☊ score ☊
I'll keep (the) score. ☊ score ☊
test scores ☊ score ☊
an IQ score of 120 ☊ score ☊
a perfect score ☊ score ☊
score sth: to score a goal/try/touchdown/victory ☊ score ☊
scratch sb/sth/yourself on sth: She scratched herself on a nail. ☊ scratch ☊
scream (out) that...: His sister screamed out that he was crazy. ☊ scream ☊
to travel by sea ☊ sea ☊
a sea voyage ☊ sea ☊
The road will remain sealed off until the police have completed their investigations. ☊ seal sth off ☊
She went into the kitchen in search of (= looking for) a drink. ☊ search ☊
The search is on (= has begun) for someone to fill the post. ☊ search ☊
search sb for sth: The youths were arrested and searched for anything that would incriminate them. ☊ search ☊
The hotels are always full during the peak season (= when most people are on holiday/vacation). ☊ season ☊
Would you prefer a window seat or an aisle seat? (= on a plane) ☊ seat ☊
Experience is what matters—age is of secondary importance. ☊ secondary ☊
secret (from sb): He tried to keep it secret from his family. ☊ secret ☊
a secret passage leading to the beach ☊ secret ☊
the security of a loving family life ☊ security ☊
Job security (= the guarantee that you will keep your job) is a thing of the past. ☊ security ☊
'Has the mail come yet?' 'I'll just go and see.' ☊ see ☊
see what, how, etc...: Go and see what the kids are doing, will you? ☊ see ☊
'Can I go to the party?' 'We'll see (= I'll decide later). ☊ see ☊
Try to see things from her point of view. ☊ see ☊
see (that)...: Can't you see (that) he's taking advantage of you? ☊ see ☊
'Can we go swimming?' 'I don't see why not (= yes, you can).' ☊ see ☊
be seen to do sth: The government not only has to do something, it must be seen to be doing something (= people must be aware that it is doing sth). ☊ see ☊
He says he won't help, does he? Well, we'll soon see about that (= I will demand that he does help). ☊ see about sth ☊
You see, the thing is, we won't be finished before Friday. ☊ you see ☊
He intends to seek custody of the children. ☊ seek ☊
Do whatever seems best to you. ☊ seem ☊
seem like sth: It seemed like a good idea at the time. ☊ seem ☊
It is important to select a software package that suits your requirements. ☊ select ☊
send sb + adv./prep.: She sent the kids to bed early. ☊ send ☊
send to do sth: She sent to say that she was coming home. ☊ send ☊
to send sth by post ☊ send ☊
The CD player was faulty so we sent it back to the manufacturers. ☊ send ☊
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 ☊
a strong sense of purpose/identity/duty, etc. ☊ sense ☊
Helmets can give cyclists a false sense of security. ☊ sense ☊
The mixture of sights, smells and sounds around her made her senses reel. ☊ sense ☊
John wasn't making much sense on the phone. ☊ make sense ☊
I think the sensible thing would be to take a taxi home. ☊ sensible ☊
separate sth into sth: Make a list of points and separate them into 'desirable' and 'essential'. ☊ separate ☊
The war separated many families. ☊ separate ☊
serious (about sb/sth): He's really serious about Penny and wants to get engaged. ☊ serious ☊
We need to get down to the serious business of working out costs. ☊ serious ☊
You're not seriously expecting me to believe that? ☊ seriously ☊
Why can't you ever take anything seriously? ☊ take sb/sth seriously ☊
You can't take anything she says very seriously. ☊ take sb/sth seriously ☊
serve sb (as sth): He served the family faithfully for many years (= as a servant). ☊ serve ☊
These experiments serve no useful purpose. ☊ serve ☊
The employees have good conditions of service. ☊ service ☊
After retiring, she became involved in voluntary service in the local community. ☊ service ☊
the ambulance/bus/telephone, etc. service ☊ service ☊
Essential services (= the supply of water, gas, electricity) will be maintained. ☊ service ☊
This could set a new fashion. ☊ set ☊
A fund will be set up for the dead men's families. ☊ set sth up ☊
We set off for London just after ten. ☊ set off ☊
She settled in Vienna after her father's death. ☊ settle ☊
This region was settled by the Dutch in the nineteenth century. ☊ settle ☊
settle sth: It's all settled—we're leaving on the nine o'clock plane. ☊ settle ☊
Good, that's settled, then. ☊ settle ☊
Bob will be there?That settles it. I'm not coming. ☊ settle ☊
I want this thing settled. ☊ settle ☊
The company has agreed to settle out of court (= come to an agreement without going to court). ☊ settle ☊
When are you going to get married and settle down? ☊ settle down ☊
It's time I settled down. ☊ settle down ☊
Now, come on, settle down! ☊ settle down, settle sb down ☊
I'm sure things will settle down soon. ☊ settle down, settle sb down ☊
They said goodbye and went their several ways. ☊ several ☊
a severe handicap ☊ severe ☊
severe weather conditions ☊ severe ☊
a severe winter (= one during which the weather conditions are extremely bad) ☊ severe ☊
Strikes are causing severe disruption to all train services. ☊ severe ☊
They were not having a sexual relationship at the time. ☊ sexual ☊
The whole house shakes when a train goes past. ☊ shake ☊
It seems such a shame to throw perfectly good food away. ☊ shame ☊
It's a shame (that) you didn't say something sooner. ☊ shame ☊
She felt that her failure would bring shame on her family. ☊ shame ☊
shape A into B: Shape the dough into a ball. ☊ shape ☊
shape sth: This tool is used for shaping wood. ☊ shape ☊
His ideas had been shaped by his experiences during the war. ☊ shape ☊
She had a leading role in shaping party policy. ☊ shape ☊
share sth (with sb): Both drivers shared the blame for the accident. ☊ share ☊
a view that is widely shared ☊ share ☊
share sth with sb: People often share their political views with their parents. ☊ share ☊
The spring jutted sharply through the mattress. ☊ sharply ☊
The night shift has/have just come off duty. ☊ shift ☊
Raw materials and labour come by ship, rail or road. ☊ ship ☊
Don't touch that wire or you'll get a shock. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb (to do sth): She enjoys shocking people by saying outrageous things. ☊ shock ☊
They go shooting in Scotland. ☊ shoot ☊
Several planes were shot down by enemy fire. ☊ shoot sb/sth down ☊
I'm just going down to the shops. Can I get you anything? ☊ shop ☊
He likes to shop at the local market. ☊ shop ☊
She was determined to go out and shop till she dropped. ☊ shop ☊
There should be plenty of time to go shopping before we leave New York. ☊ shop ☊
'Where's Mum?' 'She went shopping.' ☊ shop ☊
to go shopping ☊ shopping ☊
When shall I do the shopping? ☊ shopping ☊
Money was short at that time. ☊ short ☊
She has a very short memory (= remembers only things that have happened recently). ☊ short ☊
a short walk ☊ short ☊
He asked me what time he should come. (= His words were: 'What time shall I come?') ☊ should ☊
She plans to show her paintings early next year. ☊ show ☊
show sb sth: I'll go first and show you the way. ☊ show ☊
Can you show me how to do it? ☊ show ☊
show sth: You have to show your ticket as you go in. ☊ show ☊
show (sb) how, what, etc...: This shows how people are influenced by TV advertisements. ☊ show ☊
A local artist is holding a show of her recent work. ☊ show ☊
to go to a show ☊ show ☊
to take a shower ☊ shower ☊
Emma has just called in sick (= telephoned to say she will not be coming to work because she is ill). ☊ sick ☊
Britain's workers went sick (= did not go to work because they were ill) for a record number of days last year. ☊ sick ☊
At some point during the war he seems to have changed sides. ☊ side ☊
The player received treatment on the side of the pitch. ☊ side ☊
A path went up the side of the hill. ☊ side ☊
They crossed from one side of London to the other. ☊ side ☊
There were two children ahead, walking side by side. ☊ side by side ☊
The sofa will only go through the door sideways. ☊ sideways ☊
a sideways move ☊ sideways ☊
We're going to Paris for the weekend to see the sights. ☊ sight ☊
It's best if you can get someone local to show you the sights. ☊ sight ☊
Get out of my sight! (= Go away!) ☊ sight ☊
Three blasts on the whistle was the sign for visitors to leave. ☊ sign ☊
There were no outward signs that anything was wrong. ☊ sign ☊
If I had noticed the warning signs, none of this would have happened. ☊ sign ☊
All I get is a busy signal when I dial his number (= his phone is being used). ☊ signal ☊
hand signals (= movements that cyclists and drivers make with their hands to tell other people that they are going to stop, turn, etc.) ☊ signal ☊
I couldn't get a signal on my cell phone. ☊ signal ☊
These views are held by a significant proportion of the population. ☊ significant ☊
It is significant that girls generally do better in examinations than boys. ☊ significant ☊
It is significant that he changed his will only days before his death. ☊ significant ☊
Your decision will significantly affect your future. ☊ significantly ☊
There was a deafening silence (= one that is very noticeable). ☊ silence ☊
That was a silly thing to do! ☊ silly ☊
Why worry about a silly thing like that? ☊ silly ☊
They've had to sell the family silver to pay the bills. ☊ silver ☊
The United States won most of the track and field events. Similarly, in swimming, the top three places went to Americans. ☊ similarly ☊
simple pleasures, like reading and walking ☊ simple ☊
Fame is often simply a matter of being in the right place at the right time. ☊ simply ☊
Cath hasn't phoned since she went to Berlin. ☊ since ☊
I just can't sing in tune! ☊ sing ☊
He was dancing around and singing at the top of his voice (= very loudly). ☊ sing ☊
He went and sat beside her. ☊ sit ☊
the site of a sixteenth century abbey ☊ site ☊
A site has been chosen for the new school. ☊ site ☊
an archaeological site ☊ site ☊
You could get into a situation where you have to decide immediately. ☊ situation ☊
I'm in a no-win situation (= whatever I do will be bad for me). ☊ situation ☊
Try this one for size (= to see if it is the correct size). ☊ size ☊
skill in/at sth/doing sth: What made him remarkable as a photographer was his skill in capturing the moment. ☊ skill ☊
Can you give me something to help me get to sleep (= start sleeping)? ☊ sleep ☊
Go to sleep—it's late. ☊ sleep ☊
His talk nearly sent me to sleep (= it was boring). ☊ sleep ☊
She takes offence at the slightest thing (= is very easily offended). ☊ slight ☊
He never had the slightest intention of agreeing to it. ☊ slight ☊
She knew that time was slipping away. ☊ slip ☊
The child slipped from his grasp and ran off. ☊ slip ☊
Oh you're so slow; come on, hurry up! ☊ slow ☊
We travelled around a lot when I was small. ☊ small ☊
OK, I admit it was not the smartest thing I ever did (= it was a stupid thing to do). ☊ smart ☊
The elephant smashed its way through the trees. ☊ smash ☊
He was smoking a large cigar. ☊ smoke ☊
How many cigarettes do you smoke a day? ☊ smoke ☊
The car's improved suspension gives you a smoother ride. ☊ smooth ☊
The snow didn't settle (= stay on the ground). ☊ snow ☊
Would you be so kind as to lock the door when you leave? ☊ so ☊
Off she went without so much as (= without even) a 'goodbye'. ☊ so ☊
I might be away next week. If so, I won't be able to see you. ☊ so ☊
He thinks I dislike him but that just isn't so. ☊ so ☊
We discussed everything—when to go, what to see and so on. ☊ and so forth, and so on (and so forth) ☊
It was still painful so I went to see a doctor. ☊ so ☊
a socially disadvantaged family (= one that is poor and from a low social class) ☊ socially ☊
His partner left and he had to soldier on alone. ☊ soldier on ☊
This provided a solid foundation for their marriage. ☊ solid ☊
The stores are packed solid (= very full and crowded) at this time of year. ☊ solid ☊
You can't solve anything by just running away. ☊ solve ☊
Some people find this more difficult than others. ☊ some ☊
Some people never seem to put on weight while others are always on a diet. ☊ some ☊
There's something wrong with the TV. ☊ something ☊
There's something about this place that frightens me. ☊ something ☊
He said something else that I thought was interesting. ☊ something else ☊
Sometimes I go by car. ☊ sometimes ☊
What happened to them remains somewhat of a mystery. ☊ somewhat ☊
The story is told through song and dance. ☊ song ☊
No sooner had she said it than she burst into tears. ☊ no sooner... than... ☊
Sooner or later you will have to make a decision. ☊ sooner or later ☊
His feet were sore after the walk. ☊ sore ☊
sorry (that)...: I'm sorry that your husband lost his job. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry (for sth/doing sth): He says he's really sorry for taking the car without asking. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry (that)...: She was sorry that she'd lost her temper. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry (that)...: She was sorry that she'd lost contact with Mary. ☊ sorry ☊
I'm sorry, I'd rather you didn't go. ☊ I'm sorry ☊
He decided to help Jan as he felt sorry for her. ☊ be/feel sorry for sb ☊
to turn/go sour ☊ sour ☊
Your local library will be a useful source of information. ☊ source ☊
How much disk space will it take up? (= on a computer) ☊ space ☊
Are there any tickets going spare (= are there any available, not being used by sb else)? ☊ spare ☊
Speaking of travelling, (= referring back to a subject just mentioned) are you going anywhere exciting this year? ☊ speak ☊
Without speaking, she stood up and went out. ☊ speak ☊
'Can I speak to Susan?' 'Speaking.' (= at the beginning of a telephone conversation) ☊ speak ☊
He was the only one to speak out against the decision. ☊ speak out (against sth) ☊
A speaker conveys information through tone and body language. ☊ speaker ☊
The school will only allow this in special circumstances. ☊ special ☊
There is something special about this place. ☊ special ☊
He sent a special message to the men. ☊ special ☊
The money was collected for a specific purpose. ☊ specific ☊
I specifically told you not to go near the water! ☊ specifically ☊
I seemed to have lost the power of speech. ☊ speech ☊
The train began to pick up speed (= go faster). ☊ speed ☊
travelling at the speed of light/sound ☊ speed ☊
Increasing your walking speed will help to exercise your heart. ☊ speed ☊
We aim to increase the speed of delivery (= how quickly goods are sent). ☊ speed ☊
She was overtaken by the speed of events (= things happened more quickly than she expected). ☊ speed ☊
My head is spinning (= I feel as if my head is going around and I can't balance). ☊ spin ☊
They took away his freedom and broke his spirit. ☊ spirit ☊
They went swimming in spite of all the danger signs. ☊ in spite of sth ☊
Our camping trip was spoilt by bad weather. ☊ spoil ☊
The tall buildings have spoiled the view. ☊ spoil ☊
Don't eat too many nuts—you'll spoil your appetite (= will no longer be hungry at the proper time to eat). ☊ spoil ☊
He showed me the exact spot where he had asked her to marry him. ☊ spot ☊
a tourist spot ☊ spot ☊
This is a favourite spot for walkers and climbers. ☊ spot ☊
Which has spots, the leopard or the tiger? ☊ spot ☊
The male bird has a red spot on its beak. ☊ spot ☊
teenagers worried about their spots ☊ spot ☊
spray (sth) (on/onto/over sb/sth): Spray the conditioner onto your wet hair. ☊ spray ☊
stable prices ☊ stable ☊
a stable relationship ☊ stable ☊
This ladder doesn't seem very stable. ☊ stable ☊
The patient's condition is stable (= it is not getting worse). ☊ stable ☊
The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now. ☊ stable ☊
Mentally, she is not very stable. ☊ stable ☊
The horse was led back to its stable. ☊ stable ☊
We did the first stage of the trip by train. ☊ stage ☊
Don't worry about the baby not wanting to leave you—it's a stage they go through. ☊ stage ☊
He remembered passing her on the stairs. ☊ stair ☊
The Post Office has issued a commemorative stamp to mark the event. ☊ stamp ☊
She stood unsuccessfully as a candidate in the local elections. ☊ stand ☊
I can't stand it when you do that. ☊ stand ☊
The castle stands on the site of an ancient battlefield. ☊ stand ☊
It's time to stand back and look at your career so far. ☊ stand back (from sth) ☊
Four points stand out as being more important than the rest. ☊ stand out (as sth) ☊
He failed to reach the required standard, and did not qualify for the race. ☊ standard ☊
All vehicles come with a CD player as standard. ☊ standard ☊
The best models receive star treatment. ☊ star ☊
He fixed the interviewer with a penetrating stare. ☊ stare ☊
start sth (up): They decided to start a catering business. ☊ start ☊
The trip was a disaster from start to finish. ☊ start ☊
families dependent on state benefits (= in Britain, money given by the government to people who are poor) ☊ state ☊
state sth: He has already stated his intention to run for election. ☊ state ☊
a local radio/TV station ☊ station ☊
He tuned to another station. ☊ station ☊
a tube/an underground station ☊ station ☊
a subway station ☊ station ☊
They were granted refugee status. ☊ status ☊
to have a high social status ☊ status ☊
She stayed at home (= did not go out to work) while the children were young. ☊ stay ☊
Can you stay behind after the others have gone and help me clear up? ☊ stay ☊
five years of steady economic growth ☊ steady ☊
The castle receives a steady stream of visitors. ☊ steady ☊
His breathing was steady. ☊ steady ☊
a steady job/income ☊ steady ☊
They set off at a steady pace. ☊ steady ☊
a steady boyfriend/girlfriend (= with whom you have a serious relationship or one that has lasted a long time) ☊ steady ☊
He held the boat steady as she got in. ☊ steady ☊
Such fine work requires a good eye and a steady hand. ☊ steady ☊
She's not very steady on her feet these days. ☊ steady ☊
We walked down some stone steps to the beach. ☊ step ☊
This won't solve the problem but it's a step in the right direction. ☊ step ☊
The new drug is a major step forward in the treatment of the disease. ☊ step ☊
He stuck his hands in his pockets and strolled off. ☊ stick ☊
I'm really stiff after that bike ride yesterday. ☊ stiff ☊
Do you still live at the same address? ☊ still ☊
I put some antiseptic on the cut and it stung for a moment. ☊ sting ☊
It is important to carry out regular stock checks. ☊ stock ☊
stop sb/sth: I want to go and you can't stop me. ☊ stop ☊
stop (doing sth): That phone never stops ringing! ☊ stop ☊
Please stop crying and tell me what's wrong. ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth: Stop me (= make me stop talking) if I'm boring you. ☊ stop ☊
I get off at the next stop. ☊ stop ☊
Is this your stop? ☊ stop ☊
The trip included an overnight stop in Brussels. ☊ stop ☊
Babies do not grow at a steady rate but in stops and starts. ☊ stop ☊
He hoped the electronic equipment was safely stored away. ☊ store ☊
a bedtime story ☊ story ☊
I can't decide until I've heard both sides of the story. ☊ story ☊
I was so tired I went straight to bed. ☊ straight ☊
She went straight from college to a top job. ☊ straight ☊
I'll come straight to the point—your work isn't good enough. ☊ straight ☊
He was too tired to walk straight. ☊ straight ☊
Relax, and let us take the strain (= do things for you). ☊ strain ☊
A strange thing happened this morning. ☊ strange ☊
strange (that)...: It's strange (that) we haven't heard from him. ☊ strange ☊
I've had a steady stream of visitors. ☊ stream ☊
The agency provided me with a steady stream of work. ☊ stream ☊
to walk along/down/up the street ☊ street ☊
It's not safe to walk the streets at night. ☊ street ☊
Street sport is informal and based on whatever people want to play. ☊ street ☊
The ability to keep calm is one of her many strengths. ☊ strength ☊
the strengths and weaknesses of an argument ☊ strength ☊
This view has recently gathered strength (= become stronger or more widely held). ☊ strength ☊
strength to do sth: She didn't have the strength to walk any further. ☊ strength ☊
We worked on pronunciation, stress and intonation. ☊ stress ☊
stress out: I try not to stress out when things go wrong. ☊ stress ☊
stretch sth: The exercises are designed to stretch and tone your leg muscles. ☊ stretch ☊
strict rules/regulations/discipline ☊ strict ☊
The industry is strictly regulated. ☊ strictly ☊
Striking workers picketed the factory. ☊ strike ☊
They decided to launch a pre-emptive strike. ☊ strike ☊
the train drivers' strike ☊ strike ☊
a strike by teachers ☊ strike ☊
an unofficial/a one-day strike ☊ strike ☊
Air traffic controllers are threatening to come out on/go on strike. ☊ strike ☊
Half the workforce are now (out) on strike. ☊ strike ☊
The train drivers have voted to take strike action. ☊ strike ☊
The student union has called for a rent strike (= a refusal to pay rent as a protest). ☊ strike ☊
After the guests had gone, I stripped all the beds (= removed all the sheets in order to wash them). ☊ strip ☊
She stripped off her clothes and got into bed. ☊ strip ☊
The college has strong links with local industry. ☊ strong ☊
You need strong nerves to ride a bike in London. ☊ strong ☊
a strong wind/current ☊ strong ☊
This is an issue I feel strongly about (= I have firm opinions about). ☊ strongly ☊
I struggled up the hill with the heavy bags. ☊ struggle ☊
a sculptor's studio ☊ studio ☊
It is important to develop good study skills. ☊ study ☊
study sth: We will study the report carefully before making a decision. ☊ study ☊
I don't believe in all that stuff about ghosts. ☊ stuff ☊
Forgetting my notes made me look stupid. ☊ stupid ☊
a fine example of Gothic style ☊ style ☊
The palace was rebuilt in the same style. ☊ style ☊
I'm surprised he rides a motorbike—I'd have thought big cars were more his style (= what suited him). ☊ style ☊
We seem to have got off the subject we're meant to be discussing. ☊ subject ☊
a substitute family ☊ substitute ☊
The local bus service was a poor substitute for their car. ☊ substitute ☊
Accountants were boring. Such (= that) was her opinion before meeting Ian! ☊ such ☊
There is no such thing as a free lunch. ☊ such ☊
suffer for sth: He made a rash decision and now he is suffering for it. ☊ suffer ☊
His school work is suffering because of family problems. ☊ suffer ☊
The following day she felt sufficiently well to go to work. ☊ sufficiently ☊
suggest (that)...: I suggest (that) we go out to eat. ☊ suggest ☊
suggest doing sth: I suggested going in my car. ☊ suggest ☊
it is suggested that...: It has been suggested that bright children take their exams early. ☊ suggest ☊
It has been suggested that bright children should take their exams early. ☊ suggest ☊
suggest sb/sth: Can you suggest a good dictionary? ☊ suggest ☊
suggest (that)...: All the evidence suggests (that) he stole the money. ☊ suggest ☊
suggestion (that...): He agreed with my suggestion that we should change the date. ☊ suggestion ☊
suggestion that...: There was no suggestion that he was doing anything illegal. ☊ suggestion ☊
If you want to go by bus, that suits me fine. ☊ suit ☊
suitable to do sth: I don't have anything suitable to wear for the party. ☊ suitable ☊
Would now be a suitable moment to discuss my report? ☊ suitable ☊
We're going away in the summer. ☊ summer ☊
The electricity supply (= the system supplying electricity) had been cut off. ☊ supply ☊
This one power station keeps half the country supplied with electricity. ☊ supply ☊
supply sb/sth: Local schools supply many of the volunteers. ☊ supply ☊
She walked carefully down the stairs, supported by her grandson. ☊ support ☊
She supported herself through college by working as a waitress in a local bar. ☊ support ☊
She supported her husband through many difficult times. ☊ support ☊
Her family and friends have given her lots of support. ☊ support ☊
Local businesses have provided financial support. ☊ support ☊
a strong/loyal/staunch supporter ☊ supporter ☊
There is no reason to suppose she's lying. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: Suppose flights are fully booked on that day—which other day could we go? ☊ suppose ☊
Suppose we take a later train? ☊ suppose ☊
'Yes and no.' 'What is that supposed to mean?' (= showing that you are annoyed) ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
You're not supposed to walk on the grass. ☊ not be supposed to do sth ☊
sure about sth: Are you sure about that? ☊ sure ☊
sure how, whether, etc...: Ask me if you're not sure how to do it. ☊ sure ☊
I'm not sure whether I should tell you this. ☊ sure ☊
sure of doing sth: England must win this game to be sure of qualifying for the World Cup. ☊ sure ☊
You're sure to get lost if you don't keep to the path. ☊ sure ☊
I think the door's locked, but I'll just go and make sure. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
No one knows for sure what happened. ☊ for sure ☊
One thing is for sure—it's not going to be easy. ☊ for sure ☊
Surely you don't think I was responsible for this? ☊ surely ☊
They won't go, surely? ☊ surely ☊
The decision has been greeted with surprise. ☊ surprise ☊
it surprises sb to do sth: Would it surprise you to know that I'm thinking of leaving? ☊ surprise ☊
They were surprised to find that he'd already left. ☊ surprised ☊
surprised (that...): You shouldn't be surprised (that) he didn't come. ☊ surprised ☊
From the top of the hill you can see all the surrounding countryside. ☊ surrounding ☊
a geological survey ☊ survey ☊
She was the last surviving member of the family. ☊ survive ☊
suspect (sth): If you suspect a gas leak, do not strike a match or even turn on an electric light. ☊ suspect ☊
I didn't want the neighbours suspecting anything. ☊ suspect ☊
suspect (that)...: I began to suspect (that) they were trying to get rid of me. ☊ suspect ☊
Didn't you notice anything suspicious in his behaviour? ☊ suspicious ☊
I could have sworn (= I am sure) I heard the phone ring. ☊ swear ☊
I go swimming twice a week. ☊ swim ☊
She trained five times a week at her local swimming pool. ☊ swimming pool ☊
His arms swung as he walked. ☊ swing ☊
There are indications of a swing towards nuclear power. ☊ swing ☊
That was in the days before electricity was available at the flick of a switch. ☊ switch ☊
Please switch the lights off as you leave. ☊ switch off/on, switch sth off/on ☊
How do you switch this thing on? ☊ switch off/on, switch sth off/on ☊
The electricity has been switched off. ☊ switch off/on, switch sth off/on ☊
to be sympathetic to the party's aims ☊ sympathetic ☊
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the victims of the war. ☊ sympathy ☊
The seamen went on strike in sympathy with (= to show their support for) the dockers. ☊ sympathy ☊
You have to wait until the drugs have passed out of your system. ☊ system ☊
a table of contents (= a list of the main points or information in a book, usually at the front of the book) ☊ table ☊
to clear the table (= take away the dirty plates, etc. at the end of a meal) ☊ table ☊
to take a step/walk/stroll ☊ take ☊
No decision will be taken on the matter until next week. ☊ take ☊
I'll take the call in my office. ☊ take ☊
She took it in the spirit in which it was intended. ☊ take ☊
Come in; take a seat. ☊ take ☊
The police officer took my name and address. ☊ take ☊
The storms took the lives of 50 people. ☊ take ☊
Can you take (= hold) the baby for a moment? ☊ take ☊
Shall I take a gift to my host family? ☊ take ☊
take sb sth: Shall I take my host family a gift? ☊ take ☊
take sb: It's too far to walk—I'll take you by car. ☊ take ☊
Her energy and talent took her to the top of her profession. ☊ take ☊
I've decided to take a few days off next week. ☊ take sth off ☊
When he saw me coming he took off in the opposite direction. ☊ take off ☊
to take down a tent ☊ take sth down ☊
Workmen arrived to take down the scaffolding. ☊ take sth down ☊
Two burgers to take away, please. ☊ take sth away ☊
talk sth: Are they talking Swedish or Danish? ☊ talk ☊
We talked on the phone for over an hour. ☊ talk ☊
a thankless task (= an unpleasant one that nobody wants to do and nobody thanks you for doing) ☊ task ☊
Detectives are now faced with the task of identifying the body. ☊ task ☊
taste (for sth): That trip gave me a taste for foreign travel. ☊ taste ☊
There are trips to suit all tastes. ☊ taste ☊
I've lost my sense of taste. ☊ taste ☊
I can't really taste anything with this cold. ☊ taste ☊
His declared aim was to tax the rich. ☊ tax ☊
a taxi driver/ride ☊ taxi ☊
We'd better take a taxi. ☊ taxi ☊
She teaches at our local school. ☊ teach ☊
teach (sb to do) sth: Could you teach me to do that? ☊ teach ☊
teach sb how, what, etc...: My father taught me how to ride a bike. ☊ teach ☊
She wants to go into teaching (= make it a career). ☊ teaching ☊
views that go against traditional Christian teaching ☊ teaching ☊
A team of experts has/have been called in to investigate. ☊ team ☊
He tore his clothes off (= took them off quickly and carelessly) and dived into the lake. ☊ tear ☊
Skaters score extra points for technical complexity. ☊ technical ☊
The telephone rang and Pat answered it. ☊ telephone ☊
You can reserve seats over the telephone. ☊ telephone ☊
I need to make a telephone call. ☊ telephone ☊
telephone lines/networks/services ☊ telephone ☊
Please write or telephone for details. ☊ telephone ☊
He telephoned to say he'd be late. ☊ telephone ☊
telephone sth: You can telephone your order 24 hours a day. ☊ telephone ☊
Is there anything good on the telly tonight? ☊ on (the) television ☊
tell sb (that)...: The doctor told me (that) I should eat less fat. ☊ tell ☊
Are you telling me you didn't have any help with this? (= I don't believe what you have said) ☊ tell ☊
tell sb + speech: 'I'm ready to go now,' he told her. ☊ tell ☊
There is a tendency for this disease to run in families. ☊ tendency ☊
Family tensions and conflicts may lead to violence. ☊ tension ☊
We laughed and that helped ease the tension. ☊ tension ☊
Walking and swimming are excellent for releasing tension. ☊ tension ☊
It was a terrible thing to happen to someone so young. ☊ terrible ☊
That's a terrible thing to say! ☊ terrible ☊
I feel terrible—I think I'll go to bed. ☊ terrible ☊
It's terribly important for parents to be consistent. ☊ terribly ☊
The experiment went terribly wrong. ☊ terribly ☊
test (sth): We test your English before deciding which class to put you in. ☊ test ☊
I'd rather email than phone, if that's OK by you. ☊ than ☊
'Do you want to come with us?' 'I'd love to, thanks.' ☊ thanks ☊
'Would you like some help with that?' 'Oh, thank you.' ☊ thank you ☊
What can I do about that? ☊ that ☊
Do you remember when we went to Norway? That was a good trip. ☊ that ☊
A week to go, and that's it! ☊ that's it ☊
The phone rang. ☊ the ☊
You're the third person to ask me that. ☊ the ☊
With him, you should always expect the unexpected. ☊ the ☊
The less said about the whole thing, the happier I'll be. ☊ the more, less, etc..., the more, less, etc... ☊
I like music, theatre and cinema. ☊ theatre ☊
If anyone calls, ask for their number so I can call them back. ☊ their ☊
Call again next week. They should have reached a decision by then. ☊ then ☊
Just then (= at that moment) there was a knock at the door. ☊ then ☊
She left in 1984 and from then on he lived alone. ☊ then ☊
If you miss that train then you'll have to get a taxi. ☊ then ☊
'My wife's got a job in Glasgow.' 'I take it you'll be moving, then.' ☊ then ☊
According to the theory of relativity, nothing can travel faster than light. ☊ theory ☊
That sounds fine in theory, but have you really thought it through? ☊ in theory ☊
There comes a point where you give up. ☊ there ☊
Hello, is Bob there please? (= used when calling sb on the phone) ☊ there ☊
OK, there you go. ☊ there you are ☊
He's only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote. ☊ therefore ☊
There is still much to discuss. We shall, therefore, return to this item at our next meeting. ☊ therefore ☊
'Where are John and Liz?' 'They went for a walk.' ☊ they ☊
They (= the things you are carrying) go on the bottom shelf. ☊ they ☊
They cut my water off. ☊ they ☊
You need something to cheer you up—I know just the thing! ☊ thing ☊
to say the right/wrong thing ☊ thing ☊
The best thing to do is to apologize. ☊ thing ☊
There are a lot of things she doesn't know about me. ☊ thing ☊
There's another thing I'd like to ask you. ☊ thing ☊
A terrible thing happened last night. ☊ thing ☊
He found the whole thing (= the situation) very boring. ☊ thing ☊
The main thing to remember is to switch off the burglar alarm. ☊ thing ☊
She said the first thing that came into her head. ☊ thing ☊
'Why did you tell her our secret?' 'I did no such thing!' ☊ thing ☊
Let's forget the whole thing (= everything). ☊ thing ☊
Things haven't gone entirely to plan. ☊ thing ☊
Think things over before you decide. ☊ thing ☊
As things stand at present, he seems certain to win. ☊ thing ☊
I'll just clear away the breakfast things. ☊ thing ☊
Put your things (= coat, etc.) on and let's go. ☊ thing ☊
Can you pass me that thing over there? ☊ 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 ☊
think (that)...: I never thought (that) I'd see her again. ☊ think ☊
think where, how, etc...: We couldn't think where you'd gone. ☊ think ☊
If I'm late home, my mother always thinks the worst. ☊ think ☊
+ speech: 'I must be crazy,' she thought. ☊ think ☊
it is thought that...: It was once thought that the sun travelled around the earth. ☊ think ☊
Well, make up your mind. Which do you want? This one or that one? ☊ this ☊
The boy was afraid and the dog had sensed this. ☊ this ☊
Hello, this is Maria Diaz (= on the telephone). ☊ this ☊
Do it like this (= in the way I am showing you). ☊ this ☊
Do it this minute (= now). ☊ this ☊
The police carried out a thorough investigation. ☊ thorough ☊
He was determined to be thorough in his research. ☊ thorough ☊
Not enough thought has gone into this essay. ☊ thought ☊
threaten sth: The threatened strike has been called off. ☊ threaten ☊
The burglar got in through the window. ☊ through ☊
The bullet went straight through him. ☊ through ☊
Her knees had gone through (= made holes in) her jeans. ☊ through ☊
Go through this gate, and you'll see the house on your left. ☊ through ☊
The bill had a difficult passage through Parliament. ☊ through ☊
The tyre's flat—the nail has gone right through. ☊ through ☊
Don't tell me how it ends—I haven't read it all the way through yet. ☊ through ☊
'Did you stop in Oxford on the way?' 'No, we drove straight through.' ☊ through ☊
This train goes straight through to York. ☊ through ☊
I don't need that—you can throw it away. ☊ throw sth away ☊
That old chair should be thrown away. ☊ throw sth away ☊
to throw away an opportunity ☊ throw sth away ☊
family ties ☊ tie ☊
The screw was so tight that it wouldn't move. ☊ tight ☊
How many times (= how often) do I have to tell you not to do that? ☊ time ☊
The early morning is the best time of day. ☊ time ☊
The changing seasons mark the passing of time. ☊ time ☊
6 o'clock local time ☊ time ☊
time (to do sth): I think it's time to go to bed. ☊ time ☊
You'll feel differently about it when the time comes (= when it happens). ☊ time ☊
Have I called at a bad time? Shall I call back later? ☊ time ☊
The promotion came at just the right time for me. ☊ time ☊
We stock six different beers at any one time. ☊ time ☊
We had to go and see the principal one at a time. ☊ at a time ☊
The rain will become heavy at times in the afternoon. ☊ at times ☊
Only a tiny minority hold such extreme views. ☊ tiny ☊
a walking stick with a rubber tip ☊ tip ☊
Americans were always welcome because they tended to tip heavily. ☊ tip ☊
That walk has tired me out. ☊ tire sb/yourself out ☊
Pace yourself or you'll tire yourself out in the first half of the race. ☊ tire sb/yourself out ☊
tired of doing sth: She was tired of hearing about their trip to India. ☊ tired ☊
the title track from their latest CD (= the song with the same title as the disc) ☊ title ☊
I walked to the office. ☊ to ☊
Her childhood was spent travelling from place to place. ☊ to ☊
She is devoted to her family. ☊ to ☊
Attach this rope to the front of the car. ☊ to ☊
I prefer walking to climbing. ☊ to ☊
His aim was to become president. ☊ to ☊
I'm sorry to hear that. ☊ to ☊
I'd love to go to France this summer. ☊ to ☊
The leaflet explains how to apply for a place. ☊ to ☊
I reached the station only to find that my train had already left. ☊ to ☊
I need to go to the toilet (= use the toilet). ☊ toilet ☊
the full rich tone of the trumpet ☊ tone ☊
the volume and tone controls on a car stereo ☊ tone ☊
The overall tone of the book is gently nostalgic. ☊ tone ☊
Trust you to lower the tone of the conversation (= for example by telling a rude joke). ☊ tone ☊
The article was moderate in tone and presented both sides of the case. ☊ tone ☊
The newspaper said voters had been turned off by the negative tone of the campaign. ☊ tone ☊
a tone of surprise ☊ tone ☊
Don't speak to me in that tone of voice (= in that unpleasant way). ☊ tone ☊
There's no need to take that tone with me—it's not my fault we're late. ☊ tone ☊
He's far too young to go on his own. ☊ too ☊
It's too late to do anything about it now. ☊ too ☊
I'm not too sure if this is right. ☊ too ☊
I'm just going out—I won't be too long. ☊ too ☊
power tools (= using electricity) ☊ tool ☊
The computer is now an invaluable tool for the family doctor. ☊ tool ☊
Some of them carried the guns which were the tools of their trade (= the things they needed to do their job). ☊ tool ☊
None of them could sing in tune. ☊ in/out of tune ☊
The piano is out of tune. ☊ in/out of tune ☊
to tune a guitar ☊ tune ☊
The radio was tuned (in) to the BBC World Service. ☊ tune ☊
His speech was tuned to what the audience wanted to hear. ☊ tune ☊
When she started talking about her job, he just tuned out. ☊ tune out, tune sb/sth out ☊
The orchestra was tuning up as we entered the hall. ☊ tune up, tune sth up ☊
He decided to turn professional. ☊ turn ☊
We turned and headed for home. ☊ turn ☊
I turned away and looked out of the window. ☊ turn ☊
She turned her head away. ☊ turn ☊
The river turns north at this point. ☊ turn ☊
If you turn over you might find it easier to get to sleep. ☊ turn over ☊
We said we would do it—there can be no turning back. ☊ turn back, turn sb/sth back ☊
Please turn the television off before you go to bed. ☊ turn sth off ☊
They go there twice a week/month/year. ☊ twice ☊
The telephone cable has got twisted (= wound around itself). ☊ twist ☊
The car followed the twists and turns of the mountain road. ☊ twist ☊
The story has taken another twist. ☊ twist ☊
'I'm tired!' 'That makes two of us!' ☊ that makes two of us ☊
a typical Italian cafe ☊ typical ☊
This is a typical example of Roman pottery. ☊ typical ☊
typical of sb/sth: This meal is typical of local cookery. ☊ typical ☊
typical for sb/sth: The weather at the moment is not typical for July. ☊ typical ☊
A typical working day for me begins at 7.30. ☊ typical ☊
Typical interview questions are 'Why do you want to study law?' or 'Why did you choose this college?' ☊ typical ☊
It was typical of her to forget. ☊ typical ☊
He spoke with typical enthusiasm. ☊ typical ☊
She's late again—typical! ☊ typical ☊
typically American hospitality ☊ typically ☊
We will accept ultimate responsibility for whatever happens. ☊ ultimate ☊
The ultimate decision lies with the parents. ☊ ultimate ☊
Ultimately, you'll have to make the decision yourself. ☊ ultimately ☊
Under the terms of the lease you had no right to sublet the property. ☊ under ☊
The matter is under investigation. ☊ under ☊
You'll be under anaesthetic, so you won't feel a thing. ☊ under ☊
underground passages/caves/streams ☊ underground ☊
I understand how hard things have been for you. ☊ understand ☊
No one is answering the phone—I can't understand it. ☊ understand ☊
I'm not sure that I understand. Go over it again. ☊ understand ☊
I don't want you doing that again. Do you understand? ☊ understand ☊
Police officers must be prepared for the unexpected. ☊ the unexpected ☊
Not unexpectedly, most local business depends on tourism. ☊ unexpectedly ☊
She described the decision as 'unfortunate'. ☊ unfortunate ☊
I didn't realize but he was deeply unhappy at that time. ☊ unhappy ☊
a summit to discuss economic and monetary union ☊ union ☊
The basic unit of society is the family. ☊ unit ☊
unite in sth: Local resident groups have united in opposition to the plan. ☊ unite ☊
His aim was to unite Italy. ☊ unite ☊
She never said anything unkind about anyone. ☊ unkind ☊
Unless something unexpected happens, I'll see you tomorrow. ☊ unless ☊
unlikely (that...): It's most (= very) unlikely that she'll arrive before seven. ☊ unlikely ☊
Some people think it's unlucky to walk under a ladder. ☊ unlucky ☊
She said some very unpleasant things about you. ☊ unpleasant ☊
He was being totally unreasonable about it. ☊ unreasonable ☊
She is still a little unsteady on her feet after the operation. ☊ unsteady ☊
You're not going out until you've finished this. ☊ until ☊
It's not unusual for young doctors to work a 70-hour week (= it happens often). ☊ unusual ☊
She agreed to their conditions, albeit unwillingly. ☊ unwillingly ☊
She went straight up to the door and knocked loudly. ☊ up ☊
I stayed up late (= did not go to bed until late) last night. ☊ up ☊
Is anything up? You can tell me. ☊ up ☊
We live just up the road, past the post office. ☊ up ☊
a cruise up the Rhine ☊ up ☊
The decision was based upon two considerations. ☊ upon ☊
upset sb/yourself: This decision is likely to upset a lot of people. ☊ upset ☊
Don't upset yourself about it—let's just forget it ever happened. ☊ upset ☊
it upsets sb that...: It upset him that nobody had bothered to tell him about it. ☊ upset ☊
She was upset that he had left without saying goodbye. ☊ upset ☊
She went upstairs to get dressed. ☊ upstairs ☊
Mark the message 'urgent', please. ☊ urgent ☊
Her voice sounded urgent on the phone. ☊ urgent ☊
We'll take the dog with us. ☊ us ☊
use sth: Can I use your phone? ☊ use ☊
This type of heater uses a lot of electricity. ☊ use ☊
You can throw those away—they're no use to anyone. ☊ be no use (to sb) ☊
You should make use of your contacts. ☊ make use of sth/sb ☊
We used to go sailing on the lake in summer. ☊ used to ☊
They asked me why I wanted the job and why I thought I was suitable—you know, the usual thing. ☊ usual ☊
We usually go by car. ☊ usually ☊
They're on vacation in Hawaii right now. ☊ vacation ☊
to go up/rise/increase in value ☊ value ☊
to go down/fall/drop in value ☊ value ☊
This great value-for-money offer is only available to society members. ☊ value ☊
The dial records very slight variations in pressure. ☊ variation ☊
Are you the driver of this vehicle? ☊ vehicle ☊
the film version of 'War and Peace' ☊ version ☊
Very few people know that. ☊ very ☊
a home video (= not a professional one) ☊ video ☊
The view from the top of the tower was spectacular. ☊ view ☊
the Christian view of the world ☊ view ☊
The traditional view was that marriage was meant to last. ☊ view ☊
to have different/conflicting/opposing views ☊ view ☊
to have strong political views ☊ view ☊
view (about/on sth): His views on the subject were well known. ☊ view ☊
This evidence supports the view that there is too much violence on television. ☊ view ☊
What is needed is a frank exchange of views. ☊ view ☊
domestic violence (= between family members) ☊ violence ☊
There's a virus going around the office. ☊ virus ☊
The virus in the software was programmed to corrupt the hard disk. ☊ virus ☊
The couple moved outside her field of vision. ☊ vision ☊
The word conjures up visions of home and family. ☊ vision ☊
She went to visit relatives in Wales. ☊ visit ☊
The Prime Minister is visiting Japan at the moment. ☊ visit ☊
If you have time, pay a visit to the local museum. ☊ visit ☊
vital that...: It is vital that you keep accurate records when you are self-employed. ☊ vital ☊
Employees should have a voice in the decision-making process. ☊ voice ☊
Don't take that tone of voice with me! ☊ voice ☊
The chairperson has the casting/deciding vote. ☊ vote ☊
vote to do sth: Parliament voted to set up an independent inquiry into the matter. ☊ vote ☊
wait for sb/sth to do sth: We're waiting for the rain to stop before we go out. ☊ wait ☊
wait to do sth: Hurry up! We're waiting to go. ☊ wait ☊
I'm afraid this can't wait. It's very important. ☊ wait ☊
The baby is just learning to walk. ☊ walk ☊
'How did you get here?' 'I walked.' ☊ walk ☊
She missed the bus and had to walk home. ☊ walk ☊
The school is within easy walking distance of the train station. ☊ walk ☊
walk sth: Children here walk several miles to school. ☊ walk ☊
(+ adv./prep.): We're going walking in the mountains this summer. ☊ walk ☊
I walked across Scotland with a friend. ☊ walk ☊
walk sth: They love walking the moors. ☊ walk ☊
They hinted that they would walk out of the peace talks. ☊ walk out (of sth) ☊
Let's go for a walk. ☊ walk ☊
I like to have a walk in the evenings. ☊ walk ☊
She's taken the dog for a walk. ☊ walk ☊
The office is ten minutes' walk from here. ☊ walk ☊
a ten-minute walk ☊ walk ☊
It's only a short walk to the beach. ☊ walk ☊
a circular walk ☊ walk ☊
There are some interesting walks in the area. ☊ walk ☊
a guided walk around the farm ☊ walk ☊
to go walking ☊ walking ☊
walking boots ☊ walking ☊
a walking holiday in Scotland ☊ walking ☊
We wandered back towards the car. ☊ wander ☊
wander away/off: The child wandered off and got lost. ☊ wander ☊
wander from/off sth: They had wandered from the path into the woods. ☊ wander ☊
It's easy to be distracted and let your attention wander. ☊ wander ☊
Try not to let your mind wander. ☊ wander ☊
wander away, back, to, etc. sth: Her thoughts wandered back to her youth. ☊ wander ☊
Don't wander off the subject—keep to the point.` ☊ wander ☊
I went to the park and had a wander around. ☊ wander ☊
She's always wanted a large family. ☊ want ☊
I can do whatever I want. ☊ want ☊
The last thing I wanted was to upset you. ☊ want ☊
There are two points which I wanted to make. ☊ want ☊
The government does not want to go to war (= start a war) unless all other alternatives have failed. ☊ war ☊
warn (sb) against/about sth: The guidebook warns against walking alone at night. ☊ warn ☊
The union failed to heed warnings that strike action would lead to the closure of the factory. ☊ warning ☊
Go and get washed up. ☊ wash up ☊
Wash that mud off your boots before you come in. ☊ wash sth off (sth) ☊
household/industrial waste ☊ waste ☊
It seems such a waste to throw good food away. ☊ waste ☊
I hate to see good food go to waste (= be thrown away). ☊ waste ☊
We watched to see what would happen next. ☊ watch ☊
watch where, what, etc...: Hey, watch where you're going! ☊ watch ☊
We walked down to the water's edge. ☊ water ☊
He gave us a wave as the bus drove off. ☊ wave ☊
Wave after wave of aircraft passed overhead. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth (about/around): A man in the water was shouting and waving his arms around frantically. ☊ wave ☊
The area's wine industry still has a way to go to full maturity. ☊ way ☊
We still have a ways to go. ☊ way ☊
Which way did they go? ☊ way ☊
We just missed a car coming the other way. ☊ way ☊
Kids were running this way and that (= in all directions). ☊ way ☊
They decided to split the money four ways (= between four different people). ☊ way ☊
We went the long way round. ☊ way ☊
Unfortunately they ran into a snowstorm along the way. ☊ way ☊
I didn't say anything until Dad was out of the way. ☊ out of the way ☊
I think it should go on the other way round. ☊ the other way round ☊
I'd better be on my way (= I must leave) soon. ☊ on your/the/its way ☊
I must be going home; it's way past my bedtime. ☊ way ☊
I'm way glad to hear that. ☊ way ☊
Why don't we go and see it together? ☊ we ☊
The team's weak points are in defence. ☊ weak ☊
weak arguments ☊ weak ☊
It's important to know your own strengths and weaknesses. ☊ weakness ☊
The purpose of industry is to create wealth. ☊ wealth ☊
The steps had been worn away by the feet of thousands of pilgrims. ☊ wear away, wear sth away ☊
The effects of the drug will soon wear off. ☊ wear off ☊
Did you have good weather on your trip? ☊ weather ☊
I'm not going out in this weather! ☊ weather ☊
'Are you going to the beach tomorrow?' 'It depends on the weather.' ☊ weather ☊
The tent protected us from the worst of the weather. ☊ weather ☊
All her friends could hear wedding bells (= they thought she would soon get married). ☊ wedding ☊
I will be away for a couple of weeks. ☊ week ☊
They live in town during the week and go to the country for the weekend. ☊ week ☊
We go skiing most weekends in winter. ☊ weekend ☊
I warmly welcome this decision. ☊ welcome ☊
These animals make very good pets if treated well (= with kindness). ☊ well ☊
Is she well enough to travel? ☊ well ☊
Well, really! What a thing to say! ☊ well ☊
Well, I'd better be going now. ☊ well ☊
You'll get wet (= in the rain) if you go out now. ☊ wet ☊
Nobody knows what will happen next. ☊ what ☊
I spent what little time I had with my family. ☊ what ☊
What about a trip to France? ☊ what about...? ☊
What did you do that for (= why did you do that)? ☊ what for? ☊
What if she forgets to bring it? ☊ what if...? ☊
Whatever decision he made I would support it. ☊ whatever ☊
You have our support, whatever you decide. ☊ whatever ☊
Do you want to take the wheel (= drive) now? ☊ wheel ☊
I loved history when I was at school. ☊ when ☊
He had just drifted off to sleep when the phone rang. ☊ when ☊
How can they expect to learn anything when they never listen? ☊ when ☊
Where (= at what point) did I go wrong in my calculations? ☊ where ☊
Just where (= to what situation or final argument) is all this leading us? ☊ where ☊
Wherever she goes, there are crowds of people waiting to see her. ☊ wherever ☊
He seemed undecided whether to go or stay. ☊ whether ☊
While I was waiting at the bus stop, three buses went by in the opposite direction. ☊ while ☊
They walked back together, talking all the while (= all the time). ☊ while ☊
whistle (sth): to whistle a tune ☊ whistle ☊
whistle at sb/sth: Workmen whistled at her as she walked past. ☊ whistle ☊
white middle-class families ☊ white ☊
Let's forget the whole thing. ☊ whole ☊
I can't afford it—that's the whole point. ☊ whole ☊
Her mother, in whom she confided, said she would support her unconditionally. ☊ whom ☊
'I would like you to go.' 'Why me? ' ☊ why ☊
Why get upset just because you got one bad grade? ☊ why ☊
Why don't we go together? ☊ why not? ☊
He has travelled widely in Asia. ☊ widely ☊
The crowd went wild. ☊ wild ☊
The story had been wildly exaggerated. ☊ wildly ☊
Fred said he'd be leaving soon. ☊ will ☊
You'll water the plants while I'm away, won't you? ☊ will ☊
I asked him if he wouldn't mind calling later. ☊ will ☊
You'll do it this minute! ☊ will ☊
He would spend hours on the telephone. ☊ will ☊
Her decision to continue shows great strength of will. ☊ will ☊
In spite of what happened, he never lost the will to live. ☊ will ☊
Unemployment can be defined as the number of people who are willing and able to work, but who can not find jobs. ☊ willing ☊
win yourself/sb sth: You've won yourself a trip to New York. ☊ win ☊
A gust of wind blew my hat off. ☊ wind ☊
wind up: It was one of those old-fashioned gramophones that winds up. ☊ wind ☊
The address must be clearly visible through the window of the envelope. ☊ window ☊
The telephone wires had been cut. ☊ wire ☊
I'm older and wiser after ten years in the business. ☊ wise ☊
a wise decision ☊ wise ☊
It was very wise to leave when you did. ☊ wise ☊
wish (that)...: I wish I were taller. ☊ wish ☊
He sat by the phone, wishing it would ring. ☊ wish ☊
wish sb/sth to do sth: He was not sure whether he wished her to stay or go. ☊ wish ☊
It's no use wishing for the impossible. ☊ wish ☊
His dearest wish (= what he wants most of all) is to see his grandchildren again. ☊ wish ☊
The genie granted him three wishes. ☊ wish ☊
Give my good wishes to the family. ☊ wish ☊
She won't be able to help us with all the family commitments she has. ☊ with ☊
Skill comes with practice. ☊ with ☊
withdraw sth: Workers have threatened to withdraw their labour (= go on strike). ☊ withdraw ☊
Is it within walking distance? ☊ within ☊
We are now within range of enemy fire. ☊ within ☊
They had gone two days without food. ☊ without ☊
Don't go without me. ☊ without ☊
without doing sth: He left without saying goodbye. ☊ without ☊
a walk in the woods ☊ wood ☊
I give you my word that this won't happen again. ☊ word ☊
I can't prove it—you'll have to take my word for it (= believe me). ☊ word ☊
She left without a word (= without saying anything). ☊ word ☊
Remember—not a word to (= don't tell) Peter about any of this. ☊ word ☊
Tell me what happened in your own words. ☊ word ☊
They asked him to leave—in other words he was fired. ☊ in other words ☊
The phone isn't working. ☊ work ☊
It works by electricity. ☊ work ☊
Things have worked out quite well for us. ☊ work out ☊
Is this all your own work (= did you do it without help from others)? ☊ work ☊
She earned her grades through sheer hard work. ☊ work ☊
They performed pioneering work on the treatment of cancer. ☊ work ☊
I go to work at 8 o'clock. ☊ work ☊
When do you leave for work? ☊ work ☊
She's planning to return to work once the children start school. ☊ work ☊
Conflict between employers and workers intensified and the number of strikes rose. ☊ worker ☊
poor working conditions ☊ working ☊
to sail around the world ☊ world ☊
travelling (all over) the world ☊ world ☊
worry over sb/sth: There's no point in worrying over things you can't change. ☊ worry ☊
worry (that)...: I worry that I won't get into college. ☊ worry ☊
worry sb/yourself (about sb/sth): What worries me is how I am going to get another job. ☊ worry ☊
to be frantic with worry ☊ worry ☊
family/financial worries ☊ worry ☊
The most worrying thing is that she won't let us help. ☊ worrying ☊
worse than doing sth: There's nothing worse than going out in the cold with wet hair. ☊ worse ☊
He worshipped at the local mosque. ☊ worship ☊
She worships the ground he walks on. ☊ worship ☊
At worst this may mean the end of her playing career. ☊ at (the) worst ☊
Pressure can bring out the worst in people. ☊ bring out the worst in sb ☊
Let them do their worst—we'll fight them every inch of the way. ☊ do your worst ☊
He'd been in a fight and had obviously got the worst of it. ☊ get the worst of it ☊
If the worst comes to the worst, we'll just have to sell the house. ☊ if the worst comes to the worst ☊
If you answer this question correctly, it's worth five points. ☊ worth ☊
It's worth making an appointment before you go. ☊ worth ☊
The trip was expensive but it was worth every penny. ☊ worth ☊
Hurry up! It would be a shame to miss the beginning of the play. ☊ would ☊
They would never have met if she hadn't gone to Emma's party. ☊ would ☊
She wouldn't change it, even though she knew it was wrong. ☊ would ☊
When my parents were away, my grandmother would take care of me. ☊ would ☊
wrap A (up) in B: Wrap the meat in foil before you cook it. ☊ wrap ☊
write of sth: Ancient historians wrote of a lost continent beneath the ocean. ☊ write ☊
+ speech: 'Of all my books,' wrote Dickens, 'I like this the best.' ☊ write ☊
write sb: Write me while you're away. ☊ write ☊
write (about sth): I wanted to travel and then write about it. ☊ write ☊
No decision has been made at the time of writing. ☊ write ☊
I haven't got anything to write with. ☊ write ☊
Write down the address before you forget it. ☊ write sth down ☊
a travel/cookery, etc. writer ☊ writer ☊
All telephone reservations must be confirmed in writing. ☊ in writing ☊
wrong (sth to do): I realized that it was the wrong thing to say. ☊ wrong ☊
It was his bad luck to be in the wrong place at the wrong time (= so that he got involved in trouble without intending to). ☊ wrong ☊
I have something wrong with my foot. ☊ wrong ☊
He was driving on the wrong side of the road. ☊ wrong ☊
She would prove him wrong (= prove that he was wrong) whatever happened. ☊ wrong ☊
If you do what she tells you, you won't go far wrong. ☊ go wrong ☊
For a quick lunch you can't go wrong with pasta. ☊ you can't go wrong (with sth) ☊
He assumed, wrongly, that she did not care. ☊ wrongly ☊
What happened at yesterday's meeting? ☊ yesterday ☊
We have yet to decide what action to take (= We have not decided what action to take). ☊ yet ☊
Don't go yet. ☊ yet ☊
They have a young family. ☊ young ☊
Do it yourself—I don't have time. ☊ yourself ☊
She regrets that she spent her youth travelling and not studying. ☊ youth ☊
a pedestrian zone (= where vehicles may not go) ☊ zone ☊