آموزشی - اطلاع رسانی

1 The men are armed and dangerous.

2 I've never played ice hockey - it's far too dangerous.

3 This job demands a high degree of skill.

4 There isn't the smallest amount degree of doubt that he's innocent.

5 I have to warn you that there's a degree of (= some) danger involved in this.

6 The number of terrorist attacks has increased to a terrifying degree.

7 There was some degree of truth in what she said.

8 To what degree do you think we will be providing a better service?

9 I can say nothing - the matter is still under discussion (= being considered).

10 Managements are holding/having discussion with the union about possible redundancies.

11 The scientists are examining the ruins for clues about the cause of the explosion.

12 The council is to examine ways of reducing traffic in the city centre.

13 The research examined the effects of alcohol on long-term memory.

14 It's not fashionable to wear short skirts at the moment.

15 I filled the bucket with water.

16 I could hear the cistern filling.

17 I went to the library to fill (in) an hour (= use that period of time) until the meeting.

18 All flights to Mashhad today are delayed because of bad weather.

19 My flight was cancelled.

20 I'll give you a key then you're free to come and go as you please.

21 Please feel free to interrupt me if you don't understand anything.

22 The agreement gives companies free access to the markets of member countries.

23 A great deal has been achieved, most particularly free elections (= elections in which people can vote as they wish).

24 Our goal is for the country to be fully independent within two years.

25 They have set themselves a series of goals to achieve by the end of the month.

26 Do you think I'll be able to achieve my goal of losing 5 kilos before the summer?

27 The government is/are expected to announce its/their tax proposals today.

28 The minister has announced that there will be no change in government policy.

29 Senior government officials will be attending a meeting tomorrow.

30 Theatre companies are very concerned about cuts in government grants to the arts.

31 A government enquiry has been launched.

32 She's completely honest.

33 I'd like you to give me an honest answer/your honest opinion.

34 He had an honest face (= He looked like he could be trusted).

35 To be honest (with you), I don't think it will be possible.

36 However hungry I am, I never seem to be able to finish off a whole pizza.

37 If Neda likes something she'll buy it however much it costs.

38 I'll see you after the show and give you £20 for the tickets, or however much (= whatever) they cost.

39 Please go first - I insist!

40 She insisted on seeing her lawyer.

41 I forgot to put the rubbish out for collection this morning.

42 Put the empty box in the rubbish bin.

43 Take the old furniture to the rubbish dump.

44 I must show you this new book I've just bought.

45 On this map, urban areas are shown in grey.

46 You ought to show that rash to your doctor.

47 The two passenger trains involved in the accident had both come from south-west London.

48 Iran produces a great deal of clothes, rag, carpet and rug for export.

49 Red blood cells are produced in the bone marrow.

50 She works for a company that produces (= makes for sale) electrical goods.

51 I was wondering whether I could produce a meal out of what's left in the fridge.

52 She's asked me to produce a report on the state of the project.

53 What is his role in this project?

54 Schools play an important role in society.

55 Six people have been put on trial for their role (= involvement) in the anti-government demonstrations.

56 Why do you dislike her so much?

57 She asked me whether I was interested in working for her.

58 I'm wondering whether to have the fish or the beef.

59 I doubt whether it'll work.

60 I was merely questioning whether we have the money to fund such a project.

61 It all depends on whether or not she's got the time.

62 Anyway, it's a good story, whether or not it's true.

63 I'm going, whether she likes it or not.

64 Someone's got to tell her, whether it's you or me.

65 Let's face it - you're going to be late whether you go by bus or train.

66 She had already sold everything of value that she possessed.

67 What is the value of the prize?

68 The value of the pound fell against other European currencies yesterday.

69 Property values have fallen since the plans for the airport were published.

70 I thought the offer was good value (for money)/US also a good value (= a lot was offered for the amount of money paid).

71 Take these chairs away - we don't need them.

72 Supermarkets are taking business away from small local shops.

73 She was really stupid to quit her job like that.

74 Whose stupid idea was it to travel at night?

75 He now thinks that retiring early was a stupid thing to do.

76 How could you be so stupid?

77 These changes strike at the heart of British/American/modern society.

78 There's a danger that we will end up blaming innocent children for society's problems.

79 We must also consider the needs of the younger/older members of society.

80 You've got nothing to be ashamed of.

81 She ought to be thoroughly ashamed of herself - talking to her mother like that!

82 He was ashamed to admit to his mistake.

83 I was ashamed that I'd made so little effort.

84 I'm ashamed to be seen with you when you behave so badly!

85 I felt so ashamed of myself for making such a fuss.

86 How could you treat her like that? I'm so ashamed of you.

87 As soon as I saw her, I knew there was something wrong.

88 She'll soon be here./She'll be here soon.

89 It will soon be impossible for foreigners to enter the country.

90 The sooner we leave, the sooner we'll get there.

91 Soon after agreeing to go, she realized she'd made a mistake.

92 How soon (= When) can we sign the contract?

93 "When would you like to meet?" "The sooner the better."

94 I couldn't get out of that place soon enough.

95 to lie in bed

96 to lie on a beach

97 to lie on your side

98 A cat lay in front of the fire.

99 He lies awake at night, worrying.

100 A pen lay on the desk.

101 There's an old pair of shoes of yours lying at/in the bottom of the wardrobe.

102 The river lies 30km to the south.

103 Cambridge United are lying third in the league.

104 Here lies the body of Mary Taylor (= This is where Mary Taylor is buried).

105 There are several houses lying empty in the town.

106 The town lay in ruins.

107 The ship lies off (= is positioned near) the coast of Spain.

108 She laid the baby on the bed.

109 He laid the tray down on the table.

110 She laid aside her book and went to answer the phone.

111 We're having a new carpet laid in the hall next week.

112 The plan is to lay (= build) the foundations for the new apartments in October.

113 They had no means of communication.

114 We need to find some other means of transportation.

115 We must use every means at our disposal.

116 She tried to explain by means of sign language.

117 There is no means of tracing the debt at all.

118 The family had no means of support (= way of getting money).

119 She had the ability to explain things clearly and concisely.

120 She's a woman of considerable abilities.

121 I have children in my class of very mixed abilities (= different levels of skill or intelligence).

122 a mixed ability class

123 I've always been afraid of flying/heights/spiders.

124 She was afraid for her children (= feared that they might be hurt).

125 [+ to infinitive] Don't be afraid to say what you think.

126 [+ (that)] She was afraid (that) he might be upset if she told him.

127 They didn't deliver the right amount of sand.

128 Small amounts of land were used for keeping animals.

129 He paid regular amounts of money to a charity.

130 I didn't expect the bill to come to this amount (= of money).

131 The new tax caused a huge amount of public anger.

132 I had a certain amount of (= some) difficulty finding the house.

133 You wouldn't believe the amount of trouble (= what a lot of trouble) I've had with this car.

134 All areas of the country will have some rain tonight.

135 The area of New York to the south of Houston Street is known as Soho.

136 Houses in the London area (= in and around London) are very expensive.

137 He's an area manager (= is responsible for business in a particular part of the country or world) for a computer company.

138 This is a very poor area.

139 Dogs are not allowed in the children's play area.

140 This document will form the basis for our discussion.

141 Their proposals have no proven scientific basis.

142 Decisions were often made on the basis of (= using) incorrect information.

143 Doctors tried desperately to reduce the swelling in her brain.

144 The accident left him with permanent brain damage.

145 His wife died from a brain tumour.

146 Marie has an amazing brain (= is very intelligent).

147 That can't possibly be the right way to do it - use your brain!

148 The poor child inherited his mother's brains and his father's looks.

149 He's got brains but he's too lazy to use them (= He is clever but lazy).

150 We chatted briefly about the weather

151 She's been dead for twenty years now.

152 The motorcyclist was dead on arrival at the hospital.

153 He was shot dead (= killed by shooting) outside his home.

154 She insisted on telling me every single detail of what they did to her in hospital.

155 We don't know the full/precise details of the story yet.

156 She refused to disclose/divulge any details about/of the plan.

157 Can I have your details (= name and address, etc.), please?

158 I've sent off for the details of a job I saw advertised in the paper.

159 A police officer took down the details of what happened.

160 My doctor said the problem was more emotional than physical.

161 Amnesia can be caused by emotional trauma.

162 He's a very emotional man.

163 I felt quite emotional during the wedding ceremony.

164 He became very emotional when I told him I was pregnant.

165 The President has made an emotional (= full of emotion) plea for the killing to stop.

166 She spoke emotionally about her experiences as a war correspondent.

167 Many children have become emotionally disturbed as a result of the abuse they have suffered.

168 an emotionally charged (= causing strong feelings) issue

169 The police entered (the building) through/by the side door.

170 You will begin to feel sleepy as the drug enters the bloodstream.

171 I don't even know where it is.

172 Everyone I know likes the smell of bacon - even Mike does and he's a vegetarian.

173 We were all on time - even Chris and he's usually late for everything.

174 It's a very difficult job - it might even take a year to finish it.

175 "I never cry." "Not even when you hurt yourself really badly?"

176 Even with a load of electronic gadgetry, you still need some musical ability to write a successful song.

177 This year's Olympic Games will be the biggest ever sporting event.

178 Susannah's party was the social event of the year.

179 The police are trying to determine the series of events that led up to the murder.

180 Have you got anything planned for the weekend?

181 This/Next weekend we're going to see some friends.

182 How much would a weekend for two in Amsterdam cost?

183 They've got a weekend cottage in Sussex.

184 What did you do at the weekend?

185 We go out once in a while after work and on the weekend.

186 They planned to reduce staff and thus to cut costs.

187 We were just talking about Simon's new girlfriend.

188 My little girl has just started to talk.

189 She talks to her mother on the phone every week.

190 I'm just sorry about all the trouble I've caused her.

191 He'd really upset her and he didn't seem at all sorry.

192 [+ (that)] I'm sorry (that) you had such a difficult journey.

193 [+ to infinitive] We were both sorry to hear you've been ill again.

194 I feel so sorry for the children - it must be really hard for them.

195 He sounded very sorry for himself on the telephone

196 I'm sorry to say that the project's funding has been cancelled.

197 Most people who start the course do, I'm sorry to say, give up within the first two weeks.

198 Paul is directly responsible for the efficient running of the office.

199 Her department is responsible for overseeing the councils.

200 In Australia, the Prime Minister and the Cabinet are responsible to the House of Representatives.

201 The old photograph brought back painful memories.

202 A painful injury forced her to withdraw from the game.

203 Cliff Richard has recorded more number one hit songs than any other British pop star.

204 We recorded their wedding on video.

205 I tried to phone her, but all I got was a recorded message saying that she was away for the weekend.

206 Was the concert live or was it recorded (= made before being broadcast)?

207 the Black Forest

208 The children got lost in the forest.

209 I had a tingling feeling in my fingers.

210 I've got this strange feeling in my stomach.

211 My toes were so cold that I'd lost all feeling in them.

212 Ben's hobby is restoring classic motorcycles.

213 I've always had an interest in astronomy.

214 He never seems to show any interest in his children.

215 Unfortunately, I lost interest half way through the film.

216 She takes more of an interest in politics these days.

217 Informal, Just out of interest, how old is your wife?

218 Do you have any information about/on train times?

219 I read an interesting bit/piece of information in the newspaper.

220 For further information (= if you want to know more), please contact your local library.

221 [+ that ] We have reliable information that a strike is planned next month.

222 Many parents feel a sense of loss when their children leave home.

223 He suffered a gradual loss of memory.

224 There will be substantial job losses if the factory closes down.

225 jetting off to New Zealand next week.

226 The old man recalled the city as it had been before the war.

227 "As I recall," he said with some irritation, "you still owe me £150."

228 [+ (that)] He recalled (that) he had sent the letter over a month ago.

229 [+ question word] Can you recall what happened last night?

230 [+ -ing verb] She recalled seeing him outside the shop on the night of the robbery.

231 The police asked me questions all day.

232 Why won't you answer my question?

233 "So where is the missing money?" "That's a good question." (= I don't know the answer.)

234 There will be a question-and-answer session (= a period when people can ask questions) at the end of the talk.

235 physical exercise/fitness/strength/disabilities

236 I'm not a very physical sort of person (= I don't enjoy physical activities).

237 Her mind was full of what had happened the night before, and she just wasn't concentrating.

238 Of course I'm telling the truth - you've got such a suspicious mind!

239 I just said the first thing that came into my mind.

240 I'm not quite clear in my mind about what I'm doing.

241 a good/bad memory

242 After the accident he suffered from loss of memory/memory loss.

243 She has an excellent memory for names (= She can remember names easily).

244 a solid/material/physical object

245 a collection of precious objects

246 Look, there's a strange object in the sky!

247 His physical and mental health had got worse.

248 Many people suffer from some form of mental illness during their lives.

249 She had a mental picture (= a picture in her mind) of how the house would look when they finished decorating it

250 I'm not blaming you - we all make mistakes.

251 [+ to infinitive] It was a mistake for us to come here tonight.

252 This letter's full of spelling mistakes.

253 I've discovered a few mistakes in your calculations.

254 Why am I under arrest? There must be some mistake.

255 An accident involving over ten vehicles has occurred in the east-bound lane.

256 If any of these symptoms occur while you are taking the medicine, consult your doctor immediately.

257 photographic equipment/film/materials

258 photographic skills

259 Her paintings are almost photographic in their detail and accuracy.

260 We look after the neighbors' cat while they're away.

261 If you look after your clothes they last a lot longer.

262 Don't worry about Mia - she can look after herself

263 She spent 15 years as a clinical psychologist with the Northumberland Health Authority.

264 He became a professional athlete at the age of 16.

265 Has the build of an athlete.

266 These flowers are brightly coloured in order to attract butterflies.

267 The circus is attracting huge crowds/audiences.

268 Magnets attract iron filings.

269 The government is trying to attract industry to the area (= to persuade people to place their industry there)

270 Her ideas have attracted a lot of attention/criticism in the scientific community.

271 He stood at the bottom of the stairs and called up to me.

272 Extra information will be found at the bottom of the page.

273 The ship had sunk to the bottom of the sea/the sea bottom.

274 UK They live at the bottom of our street (= the other end of the street from us).

275 UK The apple tree at the bottom (= end) of the garden is beginning to blossom.

276 At school, Einstein was (at the) bottom of (= the least successful student in) his class.

277 The manager of the hotel started at the bottom (= in one of the least important jobs) 30 years ago, as a porter.

278 The rich usually get richer, while the people at the bottom (= at the lowest position in society) stay there.

279 There were lively New Year celebrations all over town.

280 Such good news calls for (= deserves) a celebration!

281 Let's buy some food in celebration of her safe arrival.

282 The needle is seven times smaller than the width of a human hair.

283 The material is available in various widths.

284 We used to go to aerobics together.

285 We worked together on a project a couple of years back.

286 Could you add these figures together for me?

287 You mix all the dry ingredients together before you add the milk.

288 I like both flavors separately but I don't like them together.

289 You could stick that back together (= join the separate parts to each other) with a bit of glue. (= paste, fasten)

290 She said, "Never trust a man whose eyes are so close together!"

291 The waiter asked if we were all together so I explained that we were two separate parties.

292 We should get together (= meet each other socially) some time and have a drink.

293 The council haven't yet chosen the site for the new hospital.

294 This is the site of the accident.

295 The regulations do not permit much flexibility.

296 [+ -ing verb] The prison authorities permit visiting only once a month.

297 [+ object + to infinitive] The security system will not permit you to enter without the correct password.

298 As it was such a special occasion, she permitted herself a small glass of soft drink.

299 Formal; The law permits of no other interpretation.

300 She wore a plain black dress. 301 We've chosen a plain carpet (= one without a pattern) and patterned curtains.

302 He prefers plain food - nothing too fancy.

303 We're having plain blue walls in the dining room.

304 There were no reports of serious injuries.

305 The new tax regulations have landed some of the smaller companies in serious trouble.

306 Drugs have become a serious problem in a lot of schools.

307 This is a very serious offence.

308 He's been taken to hospital where his condition is described as serious but stable.