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Example Sentence Her boss wanted to speak to her about her frequent absences from work. There was absolute silence. an absurd situation
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absence absolute absurd acacia accent access accessible
n adj adj n n v adj
ˈæbsəns ˈæbsəluːt əbˈsɜːd, -ˈzɜːd əˈkeɪʃə ˈæksənt ˈækses əkˈsesəbəl
Abwesenheit aller- (z.B. letzte) absurd Akazie Akzent zugreifen auf erreichbar
absence absolu absurde robinier accent accéder à abordable
assenza assoluto assurdo acacia accento accedere a accessibile
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accomplish
v
əˈkʌmplɪʃ
erledigen
accomplir
accomodare
The new government has accomplished a great deal.
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account
n
əˈkaʊnt
Bericht
compte-rendu
rapporto
She was able to give an account of the accident.
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accountable
adj
əˈkaʊntəbəl
verantwortlich
responsable
responsabile
The government is accountable to the people.
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accuracy accuse acoustic guitar activist
n v n n
ˈækjərəsi əˈkjuːz əˈkuːstɪk gɪˈtɑː ˈæktɪvɪst
Genauigkeit beschuldigen, anklagen Akustikgitarre Aktivist
précision accuser guitare acoustique activiste
precisione accusare chitarra acustica attivista
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admire
v
ədˈmaɪə
bewundern
admirer
ammirare
I always admired my mother for her courage and patience.
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admit adolescent adopted adore
v n adj v
ədˈmɪt ˌædəˈlesənt əˈdɒptəd, əˈdɒptɪd əˈdɔː
zugeben Heranwachsender adoptiert verehren
reconnaître, admettre adolescent adopté adorer
ammettere adolescente adottato adorare
The chairman of the company admitted that mistakes had been made. adolescent girls their adopted daughter Tim absolutely adores his older brother.
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advance advertise affectionately
v v adv
ədˈvɑːns ˈædvətaɪz ə ˈfek ʃən‿ətli
nach vorn bringen Werbung treiben liebevoll
avancer faire de la publicité affectueusem*nt
apportare avanti fare pubblicità affettuosamente
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He’s got a strong northern accent. software for accessing the Internet The park is not accessible by road.
He passes the ball with amazing accuracy. Are you accusing me of lying? activist groups
Their analysis does not really advance our understanding of the problem. a poster advertising sportswear
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Example Sentence We decided to move to Sydney and start afresh.
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afresh age discrimination agency ages aggressive agitated aim
adv n n n adj adj v
əˈfreʃ eɪdʒ dɪˌskrɪməˈneɪʃən ˈeɪdʒənsi ˈeɪdʒɪz əˈgresɪv ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd eɪm
erneut Altersdiskriminierung Agentur eine Ewigkeit aggressiv aufgewühlt zielen
à nouveau âgisme agence une éternité aggressif agité, inquiet lancer sur
di nuovo discriminazione del età agenzia una eternità aggressivo agitato mirare a
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air airlift alas
v n adv
eə ˈeəˌlɪft əˈlæs
ausstrahlen Lufttransport leider
être diffusé pont aérien hélas
mettere in onda trasporto aereo purtroppo
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alert
adj
əˈlɜːt
wach, aufmerksam
alerte
allerta
I knew that I had to remain wide awake and alert.
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all or nothing allergic alongside
phr adj adv
ɔːl ɔː ˈnʌθɪŋ əˈlɜːdʒɪk əˌlɒŋˈsaɪd
alles oder nichts allergisch zusätzlich
tout-ou-rien allergique à côté
o la va o la spacca/tutto o niente allergico daccanto
We parked alongside a white van.
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alter
v
ˈɔːltə
verändern
changer
cambiare
Her face hadn’t altered much over the years.
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alternative
adj
ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv
alternativ
alternatif
alternativo
The main road is blocked, so drivers should choose an alternative route.
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amateur ambitious amplification amusem*nt park anagram analyse
n adj n n n v
ˈamətə, -tʃʊə, -tʃə, ˌæməˈtɜː æmˈbɪʃəs ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən əˈmjuːzmənt pɑːk ˈænəgræm ˈænəl-aɪz
Amateur ehrgeizig Verstärkung Vergnügungspark Anagramm analysieren
amateur ambitieux amplification parc d'attractions anagramme analyser
amatore ambizioso amplificazione lunapark, parco di divertimenti anagramma analizzare
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anecdote
n
ˈænɪkdəʊt
Anekdote
anecdote
aneddoto
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It took my girlfriend ages to learn to drive. an aggressive attitude He was in an agitated state. We aim to finish by Friday. Everyone will get a chance to air their views. Donald, alas, died last year.
It looked as if the building had been decorated by a bunch of amateurs. He is young and very ambitious.
‘Silent’ is an anagram of ‘listen’. We’re trying to analyse what went wrong. The book is full of amusing anecdotes about his life in Japan.
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anonymous anticipate
adj v
əˈnɒnɪməs ænˈtɪsəpeɪt
anonym erwarten
anonyme s'attendre à
anonimo aspettare
the anonymous author of a collection of poems We don’t anticipate any problems.
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antioxidant anxious anxious appeal appetite
n adj adj n n
ˌæntiˈɒksədənt, ˌæntiˈɒksɪdənt ˈæŋkʃəs ˈæŋkʃəs əˈpiːl ˈæpətaɪt
Antioxidans ängstlich verängstigt Reiz Appetit
antioxydant trés inquiet inquiet charme appétit
antiossidante angosciato/pauroso angoscioso fascino appetito
I’m quite anxious about my exams. I’m quite anxious about my exams. I've never seen the appeal of camping. I seem to have lost my appetite lately.
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apply
v
əˈplaɪ
anwenden
appliquer
applicare
New technology is being applied to almost every industrial process.
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appreciate
v
əˈpriːʃieɪt
zu schätzen wissen
apprécier
apprezzare
He did not fully appreciate the significance of signing the contract.
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appreciate
v
əˈpriːʃieɪt
wertschätzen
apprécier
apprezzare
He did not fully appreciate the significance of signing the contract.
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apprehensive approach approximate
adj v adj
ˌæprɪˈhensɪv əˈprəʊtʃ əˈprɒksəmət
ängstlich sich nähern annähernd
craintif s'approcher approximatif
apprensivo avvicinare approssimativo
We’d been a little apprehensive about their visit. Slowly, he approached the bed. These figures are only approximate.
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arch
n
ɑːtʃ
Bogen
arc
arco
We walked under an arch into a small courtyard.
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arson arthritis
n n
ˈɑːsən ɑːˈθraɪtɪs
Brandstiftung Arthritis
incendie criminel arthrite
incendio colposo artrite
The school was destroyed in an arson attack. arthritic fingers
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as the crow flies
phr
əz ðə krəʊ flaɪz
auf kürzestem Weg
à vol d'oiseau
nel modo più rapido
My house is ten miles from here as the crow flies.
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aspect aspiration assertive
n n adj
ˈæspekt ˌæspəˈreɪʃən əˈsɜːtɪv
Aspekt aspect angestrebte Ziele aspiration bestimmt, durchsetzungsfähig assuré
aspetto aspirazione determinato
What’s the most interesting aspect of your work? the political aspirations of their leaders assertiveness training
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assess
v
əˈses
bewerten
giudicare
a study to assess the impact of crime on people’s lives
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association
associazone
the Association of University Teachers
Annahme Erstaunen erstaunlich Geldautomat Anhang
supposition, idée étonnement stupéfiant guichet automatique pièce jointe
assunzione, supposizione stupore sbalorditivo bancomat allegato
əˈtempt
Versuch
tentative
tentativo
v adj v
əˈtend ˈɔːbən ɔːˈdɪʃən
besuchen kastanienbraun Vorsprechen
faire auburn audition
visitare castano audizione
authenticity author autocue automobile available avid
n n n n adj adj
ˌɔːθenˈtɪsəti ˈɔːθə ˈɔːt əʊ kjuː ˈɔːtəməbiːl əˈveɪləbəl ˈævɪd
Echtheit Autor Teleprompter Automobil verfügbar begeistert, passioniert
authenticité auteur prompteur automobile disponible passionné
autenticità autore gobbo automobile disponibile passionato
award
v
əˈwɔːd
verleihen
décerner, attribuer
assegnare, attribuire
I award the hotel a ten out of ten for great service. Health officials have tried to raise awareness (=improve people’s knowledge) about AIDS. an awe-inspiring achievement an awesome responsibility
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association
n
əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃən, əˌsəʊʃi- Assoziation, Verbindung
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assumption astonishment astounding ATM attachment
n n adj n n
əˈsʌmpʃən əˈstɒnɪʃmənt əˈstaʊndɪŋ ˌeɪ tiː ˈem əˈtætʃmənt
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attempt
n
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attend auburn audition
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awareness awe-inspiring awesome
n adj adj
əˈweənəs, əˈweənɪs ˈɔːr ɪn ˌspaɪ‿ər ɪŋ ˈɔːsəm
Wahrnehmung ehrfurchtgebietend furchterregend; phantastisch
conscience impressionant redoutable; génial
percezione impressionante terribile
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awkward backing track bacteria
adj n n
ˈɔːkwəd ˈbækɪŋ træk bækˈtɪəriə
unbehaglich Playback Bakterien
gêné track d'accompagnement bactéries
sconfortevole playback batterio
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We’re working on the assumption that prices will rise. We all stared in astonishment. an astounding success his strong attachment to his sister All attempts to resolve the problem have failed. More than 2,000 people are expected to attend the conference. She’s auditioning for Ophelia in ‘Hamlet’. Archaeological evidence may help to establish the authenticity of the statue. a well-known American author the automobile industry Tickets are available from the box office. an avid reader of romantic novels
I hope he won’t ask any awkward questions. a bacterial infection
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badge bait ballroom ban band bare barefoot
n n n v n adj adj
bædʒ beɪt ˈbɔːlrʊm, -ruːm bæn bænd beə ˈbeəfʊt
Anstecker Verlockung Ballsaal verboten Band karg barfuß
badge tentation salle de danse interdire groupe austère nu-pieds
spilletta tentazione sala di balla proibito gruppo parco scalzo, a piedi nudi
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barren bass guitar
adj n
ˈbærən ˌbeɪs ɡɪˈtɑː
karg Bassgitarre
aride guitare basse
gretto/ avaro chitarra di bass
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batch
n
bætʃ
Satz, Bündel, Stapel
lot, tas, groupe
pila
She had just baked another batch of cookies.
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battlefield be in charge
n v phr
ˈbætlfiːld bi ɪn tʃɑːdʒ
Schlachtfeld verantwortlich sein
champ de bataille être responsable
campo di battaglia essere responsabile
Education has become a political battleground. Who’s in charge?
Smoking is banned inside the building. Her boyfriend was in a heavy metal band. children running around in bare feet walking barefoot in the sand Thousands of years ago the surface was barren desert.
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be taken in
phr v
bi ˈteɪkən ɪn
getäuscht werden
être dupe
essere imbrogliato
Don’t be taken in by products claiming to help you lose weight in a week.takeproductclaim
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bear with beat
phr v v
beə wɪð biːt
sich gedulden schlagen, besiegen
prendre patience battre, vaincre
avere patienza battere
Can you help me with the shopping?' 'Bear with me a minute, I'm on the phone!' Spain beat Italy 3–1.
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befriend
v
bɪˈfrend
sich anfreunden mit
devenir ami
amicarsi
They befriended me when I first arrived in London as a student.
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behave bend down beneath beneficial
v phr v prep adj
bɪˈheɪv bend daʊn bɪˈniːθ ˌbenɪˈfɪʃəl
verhalten sich bücken unterhalb vorteilhaft
se comporter se pencher au-dessous de bénéfique
comportarsi abbassarsi al di sotto di vantaggioso
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beneficial
adj
ˌbenɪˈfɪʃəl
wohltuend, einen positiven Effekt haben
bénéfique
benefico
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He’s been behaving very strangely recently. the warm sand beneath her feet The agreement will be beneficial to both groups.
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benefit bent bet
v adj v
ˈbenəfɪt bent bet
profitieren gebogen wetten
bénéficier courbé parier
approfittare storto, curvo scommettere
The new policy changes mainly benefit small companies. a bent nail I bet him £5 that he wouldn’t win.
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betray biased
v adj
bɪˈtreɪ ˈbaɪəst
verraten voreingenommen, parteiisch
trahir partial
tradire prevenuto
Her husband had betrayed her by lying to her. The referee was definitely biased!
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bide your time biography biological
idiom n adj
baɪd jɔː taɪm baɪˈɒgrəfi ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl
den rechten Augenblick abwarten Biographie biologisch
attendre le bon moment biographie biologique
aspettare il momento opportuno biografia biologico
Boswell’s biography of Dr. Johnson a biological process
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black market blame blank
n v adj
blæk ˈmɑːkɪt bleɪm blæŋk
Schwarzmarkt beschuldigen weiß
marché noir reprocher qc à blanc
mercato nero incolpare bianco
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blanket
n
ˈblæŋkɪt
Decke
couverture
coperta
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blanket bleak bloated blow blunder blur blurry boast
n adj adj v phr n v adj v
ˈblæŋkɪt bliːk ˈbləʊtɪd bləʊ jə nəʊz ˈblʌndə blɜː ˈblɜːri bəʊst
Decke düster aufgebläht putzen Patzer unkenntlich machen verschwommen prahlen
couverture sombre, sinistre ballonné se moucher bourde brouiller flou se vanter de
coperta atro, tetro gonfiato pulire gaffe rendere qn/qc irriconoscibile vago vantarsi
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bohemian bold bond bonfire bonnet
adj adj n n n
bəʊˈhiːmiən, bəbəʊld bɒnd ˈbɒnfaɪə ˈbɒnɪt
Bohèmefett Verbundenheit Lagerfeuer Kühlerhaube
bohémien gras lien feu de jardin capot
bohémien grasso unione falò, fuoco da campo cofano
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drugs that were only available on the black market a blank cassette If you get cold during the night, there are extra blankets in the wardrobe. The hills were covered with a blanket of snow. Without a job, the future seemed bleak. I feel bloated after that meal. He blew his nose on a paper tissue. a political blunder His writing blurred beneath her tired eyes. a few blurry photos of their holiday bohemian cafés frequented by artists, musicians, and actors a bold and imaginative plan the bond between a mother and child I’ll need to check under the bonnet.
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bonnet boom boot botanical
n v n adj
ˈbɒnɪt buːm buːt bəˈtænɪkəl
Kühlerhaube blühen, im Aufschwung sein Kofferraum botanisch
capot être en plein essor coffre botanique
cuffia boom cofano botanico
I’ll need to check under the bonnet. a booming economy She wore high-heeled boots.
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bounce
v
baʊns
aufspringen lassen
faire rebondir
far rimbalzare
The ball bounced off the post and into the goal.
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boundary
n
ˈbaʊndəri
Grenze
frontière
frontiera
The Ohio River forms a natural boundary between Ohio and Kentucky.
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bowl
v
bəʊl
rollen, werfen
faire rouler, lancer
lanciare
When Ian met Sue, he was completely bowled over.
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brainstorming brand
n n
ˈbreɪnstɔːmɪŋ brænd
Brainstorming Marke
brainstorming marque
brainstorming marca
a brainstorming session to come up with slogans for new products a new brand of soap
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brand loyalty
n
brænd ˈlɔɪəlti
Markentreue
fidélité à une marque
fedeltà alla marca
There's no brand loyalty in car tyres consumers just buy on price.
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breadth break down
n phr v
bredθ, bretθ breɪk daʊn
Breite scheitern
largeur être rompu
larghezza fallire
No one could equal Dr Brenninger’s breadth of knowledge. My car broke down on the way to work.
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break into
phr v
breɪk ˈɪntə
eindringen
faire une percée (dans le marché)
irrompere
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breakdown breaking news
n n
ˈbreɪkdaʊn ˈbreɪk ɪŋ njuːz
Zusammenbruch Eilmeldung
rupture dernière nouvelle
collasso dare la notizia a
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breakthrough breathless breathtaking
n adj adj
ˈbreɪkθruː ˈbreθləs ˈbreθˌteɪkɪŋ
Durchbruch atemlos atemberaubend
percée extasié stupéfiant
sfondamento sfiatato stupendo
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bribery bright and breezy brilliant brilliant
n adj adj adj
ˈbraɪbəri braɪt ənd ˈbriːzi ˈbrɪljənt ˈbrɪljənt
Bestechung frisch und fröhlich brilliant brillant
corruption enjoué brillant brillant
corruzione vivace ed allegro, contento brillante brillante
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He moved away after the breakdown of his marriage. Police have made a breakthrough in their hunt for the killers. They waited, breathless with anticipation. a breathtaking view We tried everything – persuasion, bribery, threats. brilliant sunshine brilliant sunshine
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bring out bring up broadsheet
phr v phr v n
brɪŋ aʊt brɪŋ ʌp ˈbrɔːdʃiːt
herausbringen großziehen Großformat
sortir élever grand format
lanciare crescere formato grande
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bucket
n
ˈbʌkɪt
Eimer
seau
secchia
I need to buy a new bucket - there's a hole in this one!
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buddy up
phr v
ˈbʌdi ʌp
ein Zimmer teilen
partager une pièce
condividere una camera
We can't afford to stay in separate hotel rooms, so we'll have to buddy up.
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bug built-in bullet-point
n adj n
bʌg ˌbɪlt ˈɪn ˈbʊlɪt pɔɪnt
Virus integriert Stichpunkte
virus incorporé, intégré puce
virus integrato appunti
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bully bump into
v phr v
ˈbʊli bʌmp ˈɪntə
Tyrann anrempeln
tyran se cogner contre
tiranno urtare
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bunch burglary
n n
bʌntʃ ˈbɜːgləri
Bündel, Bund, Haufen, Büschel Einbruch
régime, bouquet, botte, bande coacervo, mazzetto, gruppo cambriolage irruzione
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burst with buzzword calorie camcorder
phr v n n n
bɜːst wɪð ˈbʌzwɜːd ˈkæləri ˈkæmˌkɔːdə
platzen vor Modewort Kalorie Camcorder
déborder d'énergie mot en vogue calorie caméscope
crepare di parola di moda caloria camcorder
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campaign campus cancel
n n v
kæmˈpeɪn ˈkæmpəs ˈkænsəl
Kampagne Campus absagen
campagne campus annuler
campagna campus cancellare, annullare
Have you been following the American election campaigns? Most first-year students live on campus. I had to cancel my trip to Rome.
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can't bear
phr v
kaːnt beə
nicht ertragen können
ne pas supporter
non potere sopportare
I can't bear it when my son plays rap music in the car!
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can't stand capable carbon dioxide
phr v adj n
kaːnt stænd ˈkeɪpəbəl ˈkɑːbən daɪˈɒksaɪd
mag nicht fähig Kohlendioxid
ne pas supporter capable dioxyde de carbone
non vuole/non ha voglia capace diossidio di carbonio
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There’s a nasty bug going round (=which a lot of people have caught). built-in cupboards He had bullied his wife into giving up her career.
a bunch of grapes Burglaries have risen by 5%. Our new puppy is absolutely bursting with energy! the latest management buzzwords An average potato has about 90 calories.
I can't stand it when people interrupt me when I'm speaking. Do you think he’s capable of murder?
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carbon footprint carefree cash in cashier cast
n adj phr v n v
ˈkɑːbən ˈfʊtˈprɪnt ˈkeəfriː kæʃ ɪn kæˈʃɪə kɑːst
CO2-Bilanz unbeschwert sich auszahlen lassen Kassierer abgeben
empreinte carbone insouciant tirer profit de caissier donner ; ici: voter
orma carbonica spensierato trarre profitto da cassiere votare
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catch somebody's eye catch up
idiom phr v
kætʃ sʌmbɒdiz aɪ kætʃ ʌp
jemandes Blick auf sich ziehen jmd. einholen
attirer le regard de qn rattraper
attirare gli sguardi di qn raggiungere
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cautious cave
adj n
ˈkɔːʃəs keɪv
vorsichtig, zurückhaltend Höhle
prudent, réservé grotte, rupestre (peinture)
cauto, prudente covo, grotta
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CCTV cello certified change
n n adj n
ˌsiː siː tiː ˈviː ˈtʃeləʊ ˈsɛːtɪfaɪd tʃeɪndʒ
Videoüberwachung Cello zertifiziert Rückgeld
télévision en circuit fermé. violoncelle certifié monnaie
videosorveglianza violoncello certificato spiccioli
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charge charge
n v
tʃɑːdʒ tʃɑːdʒ
Kosten anklagen
frais accuser
costi, spese accusare
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cheat check out cheerful chemical chill out chilling choir cholesterol chorister circuit circulation
n phr v adj n phr v adj n n n n n
tʃiːt tʃek aʊt ˈtʃɪəfəl ˈkemɪkəl tʃɪl aʊt ˈtʃɪlɪŋ kwaɪə kəˈlestərɒl ˈkɒrɪstə ˈsɜːkɪt ˌsɜːkjəˈleɪʃən
Betrüger ansehen fröhlich Chemikalie sich beruhigen schaurig Chor Cholesterin Chorsänger Rundgang Auflage
tricheur regarder joyeux produit chimique se relaxer, se détendre effrayant choeur cholestérol choriste circuit tirage
truffatore guardare allegro sostanza chimica calmarsi, rilassarsi orribile coro colesterolo corista giro tiratura
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Example Sentence There are lots of ways you can reduce your carbon footprint. a carefree childhood
Who was cast as Harry Potter?
Becky's become a very cautious driver since her accident. They've just installed CCTV cameras on my street. My uncle's a certified karate instructor. recent changes in the law Every time you go over your credit card limit there will be a charge of £2.50. His addiction has turned him into a cheat and a liar. He is feeling more cheerful than before. the disposal of toxic chemicals I listen to classical music to chill out. the chilling sound of wolves howling Susan sings in the school choir.
an electrical circuit Exercise can improve the circulation.
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citizen
n
ˈsɪtɪzən
Bürger
citoyen
cittadino
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claim clarify clarinet classify clean up clear clear off clear-headed
v v n v phr v v phr v adj
kleɪm ˈklærɪfaɪ ˌklærəˈnet ˈklæsɪfaɪ kliːn ʌp ˈɑːftə jɔːˈself kleə klɪə ɒf ˌklɪə ˈhed ɪd
behaupten klären Klarinette klassifizieren aufräumen rehabilitieren freiräumen klar denkend
prétendre à clarifier clarinette classer nettoyer dédouaner débarrasser lucide
affermare chiarire clarinetto classificare mettere a posto riabilitare sgomberare a mente lucida
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clergyman
n
ˈklɜːdʒimən
angelsächsischer Pastor, Geistlicher
clergyman
clergyman, pastore
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click clipping cloth clue coast
v n n n prep phr
klɪk ˈklɪpɪŋ klɒθ kluː ɒf ðə kəʊst əv
sich sofort verstehen Ausschnitt Stoff Hinweis Küste
sympathiser du premier coup coupure de presse tissu indice côte
simpatizzare subito ritaglio di giornale tessuto indizio costa
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coincide cold call collaborative
v v adj
ˌkəʊənˈsaɪd kəʊld kɔːl kəˈlæbərətɪv
zeitlich zusammentreffen Kaltakquise kooperativ
coïncider prospection téléphonique coopératif
coincidere acquisizione al telefono cooperativo
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collapse collide columnist combine come across
v v n v phr v
kəˈlæps kəˈlaɪd ˈkɒləmɪst, -ləmnɪst kəmˈbaɪn kʌm əˈkrɒs
einstürzen kollidieren, zusammenprallen Leitartikelschreiber kombinieren über den Weg laufen
s'effondrer heurter éditorialiste combiner tomber sur
collassare collidere editorialista combinare imbattersi in
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come down
phr v
kʌm daʊn
weitervererben
léguer
trasmettere ereditariamente
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Evans claimed that someone tried to murder him. I need you to clarify a few points. Whales are classified as mammals.
Clear off and leave me alone!
The first time I met my brother-in-law, we clicked instantly. a coat made of thick woollen cloth The police are still searching for clues. The show was timed to coincide with the launch of the book.
Many buildings collapsed during the earthquake.
Combine the flour with the milk and eggs. I came across an old diary in her desk. Wait until prices come down before you buy.
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come of age come under fire come up come upon
v phr v phr phr v phr v
kʌm əv eɪdʒ kʌm ˈʌndə faɪə kʌm ʌp kʌm əˈpɒn
volljährig werden unter Beschuss geraten zukommen auf stoßen auf
devenir majeur être vivement critiqué aborder tomber sur
raggiungere la maggiore età essere sotto tiro avvicinarsi incappare
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comedian comment commercial commodity commuter companionship companionship
n v n n n n n
kəˈmiːdiən ˈkɒment kəˈmɜːʃəl kəˈmɒdəti kəˈmjuːtə kəmˈpænjənʃɪp kəmˈpænjənʃɪp
Komiker kommentieren Werbespot Ware Pendler Gesellschaft Gemeinschaft
comique commenter annonce publicitaire article, produit navetteur compagnie communauté
comico commentare spot pubblicitario merce, articolo pendolare compagnia comunità
He started as a stand-up comedian (=someone who tells jokes to an audience). He refused to comment on the rumour. TV commercials agricultural commodities The train was packed with commuters. She joined the club for companionship. She joined the club for companionship.
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comparative
adj
kəmˈpærətɪv
vergleichende
comparatif, comparative
comparativo
We have to write a comparative essay about the two books.
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compare complicated
v adj
kəmˈpeə ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd
vergleichen kompliziert
comparer compliqué
comparare complicato
We went to different shops to compare prices. The instructions are much too complicated.
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compliment composition
v n
ˈkɒmpləmənt ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən
ein Kompliment machen Komposition
complimenter, faire des compliments composition
fare dei complimenti composizione
the chemical composition of soil
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compromise
v
ˈkɒmprəmaɪz
kompromittieren, aufs Spiel setzen
compromettre
compromettere
President Obama has said that he would be ready to compromise.
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con con artist conceal concept
n n v n
kɒn kɒn ˈɑːtɪst kənˈsiːl ˈkɒnsept
Schwindel Hochstapler verbergen Konzept
escroquerie arnaqueur dissimuler concept
trucco impostore nascondere concetto
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conclude concrete
v phr n
kənˈkluːd ˈkɒŋkriːt
schlussfolgern, zusammenfassen Beton
conclure, terminer béton
concludere calcestruzzo
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The website says they’re offering free holidays, but it’s all a big con.
the concept of freedom for all
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condemn
v
kənˈdem
verurteilen
condamner
condannare
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confirmation conflict
n n
ˌkɒnfəˈmeɪʃən ˈkɒnflɪkt
Bestätigung Konflikt
confirmation conflit
conferma conflitto
Can you send me an email for confirmation of our agreement. the conflict in Afghanistan
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conform confrontational
v adj
kənˈfɔːm ˌkɒnfrənˈteɪʃənəl
anpassen provokativ
conformer provocateur
conformare provocatore
There’s always pressure on children to conform. a confrontational style of management
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consequence
n
ˈkɒnsəkwəns
Konsequenz
conséquence
conseguenza
the environmental consequences of road building
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construct consumerism consumption
v n n
kənˈstrʌkt kənˈsjuːmərɪzəm kənˈsʌmpʃən
aufbauen Konsumismus Verzehr
construire consumérisme consommation
costruire consumismo consumazione
The Empire State Building was constructed in 1931. the power of consumerism today the need to reduce petrol consumption
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content content contented
n adj adj
ˈkɒntent kənˈtent kənˈtentɪd
Inhalt zufrieden zufrieden
contenu content content
contenuto contento contento
Suzy looked through the contents of her handbag. She seems content with her life. a contented smile
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contract contract contrast contribute contribution convey convince convinced
n v prep phr v n v v adj
ˈkɒntrækt kən ˈtrækt ˈkɒntrɑːst kənˈtrɪbjuːt ˌkɒntrəˈbjuːʃən kənˈveɪ kənˈvɪns kənˈvɪnst
Vertrag verkürzen Gegensatz beitragen Beitrag vermitteln überzeugen überzeugt
contrat contracte contraste contribuer contribution exprimer convaincre convaincu
contratto abbreviare comntrario, contrasto contribuire contribuzione comunicare, far sapere convincere convinto
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coordinate coordinate cord corridor
n v n n
kəʊˈɔːdənət kəʊˈɔːdəneɪt kɔːd ˈkɒrədɔː
Koordinate koordinieren Seil Korridor
coordonnée coordonner corde couloir
coordinata coordinare corda corridoio
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Read the contract carefully before you sign it.
Everyone was expected to contribute £2. Einstein’s enormous contribution to science What does this poem convey? Her arguments didn’t convince me. You don’t sound convinced. Matching bag and accessories provide a complete ensemble of colour coordinates. We need to coordinate our efforts. The robe was held at the waist by a cord. Please wait in the corridor.
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cosmetic surgery cost an arm and a leg costume drama council counterfeiting
n idiom n n n
kɒzˈmetɪk ˈsɜːdʒəri kɒst ən ɑːm ənd ə leg ˈkɒstjʊm ˈdrɑːmə ˈləʊkəl ˈkaʊnsəl ˈkaʊntəˌfɪtɪŋ
Schönheitsoperation das letzte Hemd kosten Kostümfilm Rat Fälschung
chirurgie esthétique coûter les yeux de la tête film en costumes conseil contrefaçon
operazione di chirurgia estetica costare un occhio della testa film in costume consiglio contraffazione
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counterpart court
n n
ˈkaʊntəpɑːt kɔːt
Gegenstück Gericht
équivalent cour, tribunal
equivalente tribunale
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courtesy crash into
n phr v
ˈkɜːtəsi kræʃ ˈɪntə
großzügig zur Verfügung gestellt fahren gegen, prallen auf
grâce à la générosité de foncer, rentrer dans
She didn’t even have the courtesy to generosamente a disposizione apologize. investire
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crawl credible creep
v adj v
krɔːl ˈkredəbəl kriːp
kriechen, Schritttempo fahren rouler au pas glaubwürdig crédible schleichen, heranschleichen s'approcher à pas de loup
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creepy crew crew
adj n n
ˈkriːpi kruː kruː
unheimlich Mannschaft, Besatzung Besatzung
inquiétant, qui donne de la chair de poule équipe équipage
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cringe critical
v adj
krɪndʒ ˈkrɪtɪkəl
zusammenzucken entscheidend
avoir un mouvement de recul rannicchiarsi crucial cruciale
It makes me cringe when I think how stupid I was. Economists are critical of the plans.
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criticise cross crown crucial cruelty current
v adj v adj n adj
ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz krɒs kraʊn ˈkruːʃəl ˈkruːəlti ˈkʌrənt
kritisieren verärgert Krone entscheidend, wesentlich Grausamkeit aktuell
critiquer fâché couronne crucial cruauté actuel
criticare arrabbiato corona cruciale, decisivo crudeltà attuale
Ron does nothing but criticize and complain all the time. Are you cross with me? She was crowned queen 50 years ago. Money is crucial to the aid program. cruelty to animals her current boyfriend
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current affairs
n
ˈkʌrənt ə ˈfeəz ˈprəʊgræm
aktuelle Nachrichten
actualité
attualità
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Belgian officials are discussing the matter with their French counterparts.
strisciare, andare a passo d'uomo credibile avvicinarsi di soppiatto
The baby is just learning to crawl. a credible witness She crept down the stairs in the dark.
equipaggio equipaggio
a creepy movie an ambulance crew an ambulance crew
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curve cut something short
n idiom
kɜːv kʌt ˈsʌmθɪŋ ʃɔːt
Kurve verkürzen
courbe abréger
curva accorciare
a sharp curve in the road The band had to cut short its concert tour.
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cynical dairymaid
adj n
ˈsɪnɪkəl ˈdeərimeɪd
zynisch Milchmädchen
cynique laitière
cinico lattaia
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damage dash dawn
v v n
ˈdæmɪdʒ dæʃ dɔːn
schaden, beschädigen flitzen, rennen Sonnenuntergang
nuire à se précipiter aube
danneggiare guizzare, correre tramonto
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deal deal out Death Row debt debut deceive decency decent decline
n phr v n n n v n adj v
diːl diːl aʊt ˌdeθ ˈrəʊ det ˈdeɪbjuː, ˈdebdɪˈsiːv ˈdiːsənsi ˈdiːsənt dɪˈklaɪn
Angebot, Abmachung austeilen, einteilen Todestrakt Schulden Debüt täuschen Anstand anständig abnehmen
offre distribuer, remettre couloir de la mort dettes débuts tromper politesse, sens moral convenable décliner
offerta distribuire, ripartire braccio della morte debiti debutto ingannare decenza decente dimagrire
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decrease deface
v v
dɪˈkriːs dɪˈfeɪs
Rückgang entstellen
diminution abîmer
decrescenza deturpare
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defeat definitive defy dehydrated dejectedly delete delighted demand democracy
v adj v adj adv v adj n n
dɪˈfiːt dɪˈfɪnətɪv dɪˈfaɪ ˌdiːhaɪˈdreɪtɪd di ˈdʒekt ɪdli dɪˈliːt dɪˈlaɪtɪd dɪˈmɑːnd dɪˈmɒkrəsi
besiegen endgültig sich hinwegsetzen über dehydriert niedergeschlagen, entmutigt löschen erfreut Forderung Demokratie
vaincre définitif défier déshydraté découragé supprimer, effacer ravi rançonner démocratie
vincere definitivo non tener conto di disidratato disanimato cancellare rallegrato richiesta democrazia
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The public is cynical about election promises.
The house has been badly damaged by fire. She dashed into the room. We were up at dawn. There's a two-for-one deal on pizzas at our local Italian restaurant this week. Troy is on death row. She's in a lot of debt to the bank. He made his debut for Wales in 98. I was completely deceived. At least he had the decency to apologise. I earn a decent salary. Coffee production declined. Crime in urban areas decreased by 30% last year. the vandals who defaced the statue In the last match, Venus Williams defeated her sister 6–3, 6–4. the definitive guide to wine people who openly defy the law
The data has been deleted from the file. Yoko will be delighted to see you. There’s a great demand for new housing. Is your country a democracy?
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demonstrate densely deny deposit deposit
v v phr v n n
ˈdemənstreɪt ˈdentsli ˈpɒpjuːˌleɪtɪd dɪˈnaɪ dɪˈpɒzɪt dɪˈpɒzɪt
vorführen dicht leugnen Anzahlung Anzahlung
faire une démonstration très (peuplé) nier versem*nt initial acompte
presentare denso negare acconto acconto
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depth descent desert deserve designer label despair despise
n n n v n n v
depθ dɪˈsent ˈdezət dɪˈzɜːv dɪˈzaɪnə ˈleɪbəl dɪˈspeə dɪˈspaɪz
Tiefe Abstieg Wüste verdienen Designermarke Verzweiflung verachten
profondeur descente désert mériter griffe désespoir mépriser
profondità discesa deserto meritare marchio griffato disperazione disprezzare
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details detergent
n n
ˈdiː teɪəlz dɪˈtɜːdʒənt
Angaben Waschmittel
informations détergent
informazioni, dati detersivo
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deterrent detrimental
n adj
dɪˈterənt ˌdetrəˈmentl◂
Abschreckung nachteilig
moyen de dissuasion nuisible
deterrenza svantaggioso
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devastating
adj
ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ
verheerend
dévastateur
disastroso
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devote diagram dictaphone
v n n
dɪˈvəʊt ˈdaɪəgræm ˈdɪktəfəʊn
sich widmen Zeichnung, Diagramm Diktiergerät
se consacrer schéma dictaphone
dedicare diagramma, grafico dittafono
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differentiate digest digital
v v adj
ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪt daɪˈdʒest, dəˈdɪdʒətl
unterscheiden von verdauen digital
différencier digérer digital
differenziare digerire digitale
It’s important to differentiate between fact and opinion. Babies can’t digest the food that adults eat. a digital clock
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diminish
v
dəˈmɪnɪʃ
verringern
diminuer
diminuire
The country’s political influence has diminished recently.
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In court they denied all the charges. We put down a deposit on the house. We put down a deposit on the house. The lake has an average depth of six to eight metres. The plane began its descent. What's the biggest desert on Earth? After all that work you deserve a break. a designer label such as Chanel
Never give your credit card details to anyone over the telephone. The new law should be an effective deterrent to car thieves. Chemical pollution has had a devastating effect on the environment. She devoted most of her spare time to tennis. a diagram of a car engine
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dip
v
dɪp
fallen
tomber
cadere
Janet dipped her feet into the water.
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diploma
n
dəˈpləʊmə
Diplom
diplôme
diploma
We can't give him the job because he hasn't got a teaching diploma.
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diplomatic
adj
ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk
diplomatisch
diplomate, diplomatique
diplomatico
The U.S. wants to establish diplomatic relations with China.
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disappointed
adj
ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd
enttäuscht
déçu
deluso
When my parents told me Santa didn't exist, I was really disappointed.
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disastrous
adj
dɪˈzɑːstrəs
katastrophal
catastrophique
catastrofale
Climate change could have disastrous effects on Earth.
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discharge
v
dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ
entlassen
renvoi au foyer
dimettere
Blanton was discharged from hospital last night.
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discount
n
ˈdɪskaʊnt
Preisnachlass
remise
sconto
Members get a 10% discount when they present their membership card.
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disease
n
dɪˈziːz
Krankheiten
maladies
malattie
She suffers from a rare disease of the blood.
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disgusted dishwasher disorientated disposable disposal distinguishing distort distract distrustful ditch divert division
adj n adj adj n adj v v adj v v n
dɪsˈɡʌstɪd, dɪzˈdɪʃˌwɒʃə dɪsˈɔːrɪənˌteɪtɪd dɪˈspəʊzəbəl dɪˈspəʊzəl dɪ ˈstɪŋ ɡwɪʃɪŋ dɪˈstɔːt dɪˈstrækt (ˌ)dɪs ˈtrʌst fəl dɪtʃ daɪˈvɜːt dəˈvɪʒən
angewidert Geschirrspüler orientierungslos zum Wegwerfen Beseitigung, Verkauf unverwechselbar verzerren verwirren argwöhnisch, misstrauisch sich einer Sache entledigen ablenken Abteilung
dégoûté lave-vaisselle désorienté jetable élimination, vente distinctif déformer divertir, pertuber incrédule, défiant, méfiant laisser tomber, abandonner divertir division
disgustato lavapiatti disorientato usa e getta eliminazione distintivo distorcere fare confusione, turbare diffidente sbarazzarsi di qc deviare divisione
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divorced dizzy docudrama
adj adj n
dəˈvɔːst, dɪˈvɔːst ˈdɪzi ˈdɒkjʊˌdrɑːmə
geschieden schwindlig Dokudrama
divorcé vertigineux docudrame
divorziato vertiginoso docudramma
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We felt disgusted by the way we’d been treated.
disposable nappies the disposal of radioactive waste Tall buildings can distort radio signals. Don’t distract me while I’m driving! The government quickly ditched the plan. the division of words into syllables Her parents have been divorced for as long as I can rememeber. She felt dizzy when she stood up.
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document
n
ˈdɒkjəmənt
Dokument
document
documento
a legal document
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dog sledding
n
dɒg ˈsled ɪŋ
Hundeschlitten fahren
randonnée en traîneau à chien(s)
andare in una slitta di cane
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domestic
adj
dəˈmestɪk
heimisch
familial
domestico
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donation doom door knob
n v n
dəʊˈneɪʃən duːm dɔː nɒb
Spende Tod, Untergang Türknauf
don mort poignée de porte
donazione morte pomello della porta
Police are investigating a serious case of domestic violence in which a young woman was hospitalised last night. Please make a donation to the hospital fund. We are all doomed to die.
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double-click
v
ˌdʌb əl ˈklɪk
zweimal klicken
cliquer deux fois
cliccare due volte
Just double-click on the Add Printer icon and the installation software takes you through the process.
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doubtless downside
adj n
ˈdaʊtləs ˈdaʊnsaɪd
sicherlich Nachteil
certainement inconvénient
certamente svantaggio
There will doubtless be someone at the party that you know. The downside of the plan is the cost.
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downtime down-to-earth downturn
n adj n
ˈdaʊntaɪm daʊn tuː ɜːθ ˈdaʊntɜːn
Auszeit unkompliziert Abschwung
temps mort pragmatique baisse
pausa semplice recessione
Often, during semesters, you have down time when you can do some exercise. Fran's a friendly, down-to-earth person. a downturn in the economy
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drag your feet draining draw
idiom adj v
dræg jɔː fiːt ˈdreɪn ɪŋ drɔː
in die Länge ziehen, hinausschieben erschöpfend unentschieden spielen
traîner les pieds épuisant faire match nul
prolungare, tirare per le lunghe esauriente pareggiare con She was drawing a picture of a tree.
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drawback
n
ˈdrɔːbæk
Nachteil, Hindernis
défaut
discapito
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dread dread dreadful drop
v n adj n
dred dred ˈdredfəl drɒp
fürchten Furcht furchtbar Rückgang
appréhender terreur affreux, épouvantable recul
paventare timore terribile, orrendo regresso
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The only drawback to a holiday in Scotland is the weather. Phil’s really dreading his interview tomorrow. What dreadful weather! drops of rain
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Example Sentence The biggest drought in a decade continues to affect people living in western Africa. The boys almost drowned in the river.
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drought drown
n v
draʊt draʊn
Trockenheit ertrinken
sécheresse se noyer
secchezza affogare
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drug abuse drum up
n phr v
drʌg əˈbjuːs drʌm ʌp
Drogenmissbrauch an Land ziehen
toxicomanie trouver, décrocher
abuso di droga conquistare qc/qn
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drunkenness
n
ˈdrʌŋk ənnəs
Trunkenheit
ivresse
ubriachezza
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dry up dull dumb down eager e-book eccentric eco-friendly
phr v adj phr v adj n adj adj
draɪ ʌp dʌl dʌm daʊn ˈiːgə ˈiː bʊk ɪkˈsentrɪk ˈiːkəʊ ˌfrendli
austrocknen öde, langweilig das Niveau senken eifrig, begeistert e-Book exzentrisch ökologisch
dessécher ennuyeux niveler par le bas enthousiaste livre électronique excentrique bon pour l'environnement
seccarsi noioso abbassare il livello alacremente libro elettronico eccentrico ecologico
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economic edge edge edgy
adj prep phr n adj
ˌekəˈnɒmɪk, ˌiːɒn ðə edʒ əv edʒ ˈedʒi
ökonomisch Rand Rand, Kante ausgefallen
économique bord bord insolite
economico bordo bordo insolito
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edit editorial page elderly electrifying electro-magnetic elegant element elementary school
v n adj adj adj adj n n
ˈedɪt ˌedəˈtɔːriəl peɪdʒ ˈeldəli eˈlektrɪˌfaɪjɪŋ eˈlektrəʊ mægˈnetɪk ˈeləgənt ˈeləmənt ˌeləˈmentəri skuːl
schneiden (Film) Leitartikel (-seite) älter, bejahrt elektrisierend elektromagnetisch elegant Element Grundschule
monter (film) éditorial plus âgé électrisant électromagnétique élégant élément école primaire
fare il montaggio editoriale anziano elettrizzante elettro magnetico elegante elemento scuola elementare
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eliminate
v
ɪˈlɪməneɪt
ausschalten
éliminer
eliminare
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Drug abuse is still a big problem in the poorer areas of the city. The majority of weekend hospital emergencies are related to drunkenness. Our research project was cancelled when the money dried up. a pretty dull party Rosie was eager to leave. Aunt Nessy was always a bit eccentric. eco-friendly products What do you think of the government’s current economic policy? Billy sat on the edge of the bed. Are you OK? You seem a little edgy. The newspaper edits letters before printing them. an elderly woman Her words had an electrifying effect. an elegant woman There’s an element of risk in every sport. Credit cards eliminate the need to carry cash.
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embarrassing emergency emotional enclose
adj n adj v
ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ ɪˈmɜːdʒənsi ɪˈməʊʃənəl ɪnˈkləʊz
peinlich Notfall emotional beilegen
gênant urgence émouvant joindre
imbarazzante caso d'emergenza emozionante aggiungere
My husband's so embarrassing - he always tries to argue in public! Come quickly – it’s an emergency! children with emotional problems Please enclose your payment.
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encounter
n
ɪnˈkaʊntə
Begegnung
rencontre
incontro
Last weekend I had a chance encounter with a famous actor in the street.
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end up
phr v
end ʌp
am Ende/schließlich haben
se retrouver
ritrovare
When I diet, I always end up putting weight back on.
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endorse
v
ɪnˈdɔːs
befürworten
patronner
propugnare
The president did not endorse the views of his deputy.
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energy-efficient engineer enhance enlarge
adj v v v
ˈenədʒi ɪˈfɪʃənt ˌendʒɪnˈɪə ɪnˈhɑːns ɪnˈlɑːdʒ
energieeffizient erzeugen verbessern vergrößern
à faible consommation énergétique construire améliorer agrandir
efficiente per il risparmio energetico costruire migliorare ingrandire, aumentare
Salt enhances flavour. Can I have these photos enlarged?
enquire
v
ɪnˈkwaɪə
fragen
s'enquérier
chiedere
I'd like to enquire about your advertisem*nt in the newspaper.
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enrolment ensure enterprising entrance
n v adj n
ɪnˈrəʊlmənt ɪnˈʃʊə ˈentəpraɪzɪŋ ˈentrəns
Anmeldung sicherstellen unternehmerisch Eingang
inscription garantir entreprenant entrée
iscrizione garantire imprenditoriale entrata
Sorry, the course has limited enrolment and there are no more spaces. Ensure that the fire doors are kept clear. an enterprising young student the entrance to the tower
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envisage equipment era
v n n
ɪnˈvɪzɪdʒ ɪˈkwɪpmənt ˈɪərə
sich vorstellen, ins Auge fassen Ausrüstung Epoche
envisager équipement époque
prevedere equipaggiamento epoca
I can’t envisage moving from here. new computer equipment the post-war era
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eruption
n
-ˈkænɪk ɪˈrʌpʃən
Ausbruch
éruption
eruzione
Last night there was a huge volcanic eruption which destroyed a whole village.
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essentially estate agent
adv n
ɪˈsenʃəli ɪˈsteɪt ˈeɪdʒənt
im Wesentlichen Immobilienmakler
essentiellement agent immobilier
essenzialmente agente immobiliare
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ethical ethnicity
adj n
ˈeθɪkəl eθˈnɪsəti
ethisch ethnische Zugehörigkeit
moral, éthique ethnicité
etico etnicità
It would not be ethical to lie to them.
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evacuate
v
ɪˈvækjueɪt
retten
sauver
salvare
Several families were evacuated from their homes.
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evaluate
v
ɪˈvæljueɪt
bewerten
évaluer
valutare
Teachers meet regularly to evaluate students’ progress.
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every cloud has a silver lining
idiom
ˈevri klaʊd hæz ə ˈsɪlvə ˈlaɪnɪŋ Es hat alles sein Gutes
d'un malheur peut naître un bonheur
non tutto il male vien per nuocere
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exaggerate exceed exchange exhibition
v v v n
ɪgˈzædʒəreɪt ɪkˈsiːd ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ ˌeksəˈbɪʃən
übertreiben überschreiten austauschen Ausstellung
exagérer dépasser échanger exposition
esagerare trapassare cambiare esposizione
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exhilaration exotic
n adj
ɪgˌzɪləˈreɪʃən ɪgˈzɒtɪk
freudige Erregung, Hochgefühl joie intense exotisch exotique
euforia esotico
She enjoyed the exhilaration of jet-skiing. an exotic flower
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expand expectant exploit
v adj n
ɪkˈspænd ɪkˈspektənt ˈeksplɔɪt
ausweiten erwartungsvoll Heldentat
être en expansion plein d'attente exploit
estendere, allargare pieno di aspettative eroismo
The population expanded rapidly in the '60s. an expectant crowd a book about his exploits in Latin America
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exploit explosion
v n
ɪkˈsplɔɪt ɪkˈspləʊʒən
nutzen Explosion
exploiter explosion
utilizzare esplosione
Many foreign workers are abused and exploited. We heard a huge explosion.
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export
v/n
ˈekspɔːt
Export
exportation
esportazione
What product or service is your country's biggest export?
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extend extent eye-catching
v n adj
ɪkˈstend ɪkˈstent ˈaɪ ˌkætʃ ɪŋ
gültig sein Maß auffallend
être valable mesure frappant
essere valido misura appariscente
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eye-opening
adj
aɪ ˈəʊpənɪŋ
die Augen öffnend
ouvrir les yeux
aprire gli occhi
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He says everyone hates him, but he’s exaggerating. The two armies exchanged prisoners. an exhibition of historical photographs
I'd like to extend my work visa for six months? an eye-catching design I watched a really eye-opening documentary about the black market on TV last night.
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faire face à la situation
affrontarsi con i fatti
I went home to face the music.
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face the music
v phr
feɪs ðə ˈmjuːzɪk
den Tatsachen ins Auge sehen
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facilities factual
n adj
fəˈsɪlɪtiz ˈfæktʃuəl
Ausstattung tatsachenbasiert
commodités factuel
arredi di fatto
All rooms have private facilities (=a private bathroom and toilet).roomfacility factual errors
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faint-hearted
adj
ˌfeɪnt ˈhɑːtəd
zaghaft
craintif
timido
She made a rather faint-hearted attempt to stop him from leaving.
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fair fairly fake fall apart fall for fall off
adj adv adj phr v phr v phr v
feə ˈfeəli feɪk fɔːl əˈpɑːt fɔːl fə fɔːl ɒf
gerecht ziemlich gefälscht verfallen darauf hereinfallen herunterfallen
juste, honnête assez fake tomber in morceaux se faire avoir tomber de
giusto abbastanza falso, finto decadere cascarci cadere giù
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famine fare fast-paced fast-paced fearful
n n adj adj adj
ˈfæmɪn feə fɑːst peɪst fɑːst peɪst ˈfɪəfəl
Hunger Fahrpreis temporeich flott, temporeich furchtsam
famine prix de la course rapide au rythme haletant craintif
fame prezzo del biglietto rapido svelto timoroso
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feature
v
ˈfiːtʃə
zeigen
présenter
presentare
His new album features remixes of all his classic songs.
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feature
n
ˈfiːtʃə
Artikel
article de fond
articolo di fondo
An important feature of his paintings is their colours.
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feedback felony fictional fiddle fiddle with figure file sharing
n n adj n phr v n n
ˈfiːdbæk ˈfeləni ˈfɪkʃənəl ˈfɪdl ˈfɪdl wɪð ˈfɪgə faɪl ˈʃeər ɪŋ
Rückmeldung Verbrechen fiktional Fiedel, Geige herumspielen an Zahl Datentausch
réactions crime fictiv, imaginaire violon tripoter chiffre partage de fichiers
reazione crimine fittizio, immaginario violino giocherellare con qc cifra divisione del file
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It’s fair to say that most scientists agree on the evolution theory. She speaks English fairly well. fake $20 bills His marriage fell apart. The handle fell off. Did you see that TV programme last night about the great potato famine in Ireland. What’s the bus fare into town?
People are fearful of rising crime.
Try to give the students some feedback on the task. fictional characters an insurance fiddle the latest unemployment figures
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Example Sentence Please fill in this form and return it to your doctor. filtered drinking water
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fill in filter
phr v v
fɪl ɪn ˈfɪltə
ausfüllen filtern
remplir filtrer
riempire filtrare
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finances fine
n n
ˈfaɪnænsɪz faɪn
Finanzen Geldstrafe
finances contravention
finanze contravvenzione
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fine
v
faɪn
jmd. eine Geldstrafe auferlegen
condamner qn à une amende infliggere qn a una multa
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first aid
n
fɜːst eɪd
erste Hilfe
premiers soins
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first come, first served
phr
fɜːst kʌm fɜːst sɜːvd
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flashback
n
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flatmate flat-pack flee flip through flock
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The bank will always check your finances before agreeing to give you a credit card.
pronto soccorso
Being given first aid at the scene of the accident probably saved his life.
wer zuerst kommt, wird zuerst premiers arrivés, premiers bedient servis
chi prima arriva meglio alloggia
There aren't many tickets for the concert left, so it's first come, first served.
ˈflæʃbæk
Rückblick
flashback
flashback
The events of the hero’s childhood are shown as a series of flashbacks.
n adj v phr v n
ˈflætmeɪt flæt pækt fliː flɪp θruː flɒk
Mitbewohner/in zum Selbstbauen fliehen durchblättern Herde, Schar
compagnon/compagne d'appartement à monter soi-même fuir feuilleter volée, troupeau
coinquilino/coabitatore per montare se stesso fugire sfogliare stuolo, gregge, stormo
My flatmate is so messy - I can't stand her! I hate putting together flat-pack furniture! She fled the country.
flop flopout fluent flute
n adj adj n
flɒp ˈflɒpaʊt ˈfluːənt fluːt
Reinfall Entspannungsfließend Flöte
fiasco reposant parler couramment flûte
fiasco distensivo fluente flauto
The show’s first series was a complete flop.
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flyer
n
ˈflaɪə
Prospekt
dépliant
prospetto
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foil font food poisoning
v n n
fɔɪl fɒnt fuːd ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ
durchkreuzen Schrift Lebensmittelvergiftung
déjouer fonte intoxication alimentaire
contrariare scrittura avvelenamento alimentare
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a flock of geese
Jem can speak fluent Japanese. I used to have a job giving out flyers for a local club. Our holiday plans were foiled when our flight was cancelled.
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fool foolishness footage forensic forgiveness fortnight forum
fossil fuel
Part of speech v n n adj n n n
n
Pronunciation fuːl ˈfuːl ɪʃnəs ˈfʊtɪdʒ fəˈrensɪk, -zɪk fəˈgɪvnəs ˈfɔːtnaɪt ˈfɔːrəm
ˈfɒsəl ˈfjuːəl
German hereinlegen Torheit Filmbeitrag forensisch Vergebung vierzehn Tage Forum
fossiler Brennstoff
French duper bêtise, irresponsabilité informations filmées médico-légal rémission la quinzaine forum
combustible fossile
Italian ingannare stoltezza, sproposito sequenze medico-legale remissione, perdono quattordici giorni forum, foro
Example Sentence Don’t be fooled into thinking it’s easy to lose weight. They showed some old footage of the war. forensic evidence She begged for forgiveness. The meetings take place once a fortnight.
combustibile fossile
Environmentalists would like to see fossil fuels replaced by renewable energy sources.
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found
v
faʊnd
gründen
fonder
fondare
Founded in 1935 in Ohio, Alcoholics Anonymous is now a world-wide organisation.
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fountain
n
ˈfaʊntɪn
Brunnen
fontaine
fontana
A fountain of blood was pouring from his chest.
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fragment frame
v n
frægˈment freɪm
Fragment Rahmen
fragment cadre
frammento tempistica
Social changes have fragmented our communities. a picture in a wooden frame
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freebie frown frown upon
n v phr v
ˈfriːbiː fraʊn fraʊn əˈpɒn
gratis die Stirn runzeln missbilligen
gratuit froncer les sourcils voir d'un mauvais œil
gratuito, gratis corrugare la fronte deprecare
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fuel
v
ˈfjuːəl
anheizen
activer, renforcer
azionare, rinforzare
The photo fuelled the rumour that they had split up.
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fund
v
fʌnd
finanzieren
financer
finanziare
This is just one of many projects funded by the EU.
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fundraising furious
n adj
ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ ˈfjʊəriəs
Beschaffung von Geldmitteln zornig, erbost
collecte de fonds furieux, acharné
raccolta di fondi forioso
Since she retired, my mother's been involved in loads of fundraising activities. He is furious at the court’s decision.
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The company paid for the minister to fly out to Australia on a freebie. Mel frowned at me.
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furthermore futile gale-force gang gap
adv adj adj n v phr
ˌfɜːðəˈmɔː ˈfjuːtaɪl ˈɡeɪəl fɔːs gæŋ siː ə gæp ɪn
außerdem vergeblich Sturmstärke Bande Lücke
de plus futile tempête de puissance gang, bande créneau
inoltre invano un vento di burrasca banda gap, vuoto, lacuna
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gap year gate gather
n n v
gæp jɪə geɪt ˈgæðə
ein Jahr aussetzen Tor schließen aus
année de coupure porte déduire
anno libero porta dedurre
Some students choose to work in high-tech industries during their gap year. I ran back to close the gate. A crowd gathered to watch the fight.
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geek
n
giːk
Computerfreak
crack en informatique
smanettone
He used to be a bit of a geek, but now he's the most popular guy in the class.
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gender generation gap generator
n n n
ˈdʒendə ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃən gæp ˈdʒenəreɪtə
Geschlecht Generationenunterschied Dynamo
sexe fossé des générations génératur
sesso accordo tra generazioni dinamo
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generous genetic genius
adj adj adj
ˈdʒenərəs dʒəˈnetɪk ˈdʒiːniəs
großzügig genetisch Genie
généreux génétique génie
generoso genetico, a genio
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genuine geology geology get into get on get over get your foot in the door
adj n n phr v phr v phr v idiom
ˈdʒenjuɪn dʒiˈɒlədʒi dʒiˈɒlədʒi get ˈɪntə get ɒn wɪð get ˈəʊvə get jɔː fʊt ɪn ðə dɔː
authentisch, echt Geologie Geologie sich begeistern vorwärts-, weiterkommen sich erholen von einen Fuß in die Tür kriegen
vrai, sincère géologie géologie accrocher avancer récupérer mettre un pied dans la place
autentico, sincero, vero geologia geologia infervorarsi andare avanti riprendersi da qc mettere un piede dentro
gig
n
gɪg
Gig
concert de rock
concerto di rock
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two rival street gangs
discrimination on the grounds of gender (=because someone is male or female) an emergency generator Billy was extraordinarily generous to his friends. Newton was a mathematical genius. If those are genuine diamonds, they'll be worth a fortune! One of my main interests is geology. So when did you first get into classic cars? It takes weeks to get over the flu. The band are doing a gig in Sheffield on November 12.
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give and take give in give or take give up glimpse glint glitter
n phr phr v phr phr v n v n
gɪv ənd teɪk gɪv ɪn gɪv ɔː teɪk gɪv ʌp glɪmps glɪnt ˈglɪtə
Zugeständnisse machen klein beigeben, aufgeben mehr oder weniger sich abgewöhnen flüchtiger Blick schimmern Glitzerwelt
concessions de part et d'autre abandonner plus ou moins arrêter aperçu étinceler splendeur
fare concessioni abbandonare più o meno abbandonare breve sintesi luccicare splendore
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global
adj
ˈgləʊbəl
global
global
globale
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gloomy glycerine go by go on go round gossip magazine grab grab graffiti grand piano grape gravity greedy grill gripping
adj n phr v phr v phr v n v v n n n n adj v adj
ˈgluːmi ˈɡlɪsərɪn gəʊ baɪ gəʊ ɒn gəʊ əˈraʊnd ˈgɒsɪp ˌmægəˈziːn græb græb græˈfiːti, grəgrænd piˈænəʊ greɪp ˈgrævəti ˈgriːdi grɪl ˈgrɪpɪŋ
düster Glyzerin vorüber gehen anschließend … tun herumgehen Klatschmagazin jmd. packen sich bemächtigen Graffiti Flügel Weintraube Ernst gierig auf den Zahn fühlen packend
sombre, lugubre glycérine passer continuer faire le tour magazine à ragots attirer l'attention accaparer graffiti piano à queue raisin gravité avide mettre sur la sellette captivant
buio glicerina passare continuare girare giornale di pettegolezzi avvincere afferare graffiti pianoforte a coda uva gravità, serietà avido tastare il polso a qn avvincente
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groggy ground-breaking
adj adj
ˈgrɒgi graʊnd ˈbreɪk ɪŋ
schwach auf den Beinen bahnbrechend
avoir les jambes en coton innovateur
intontito, debole sulle gambe pioniere
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grow up guarantee
phr v v
grəʊ ʌp ˌgærənˈtiː
heranwachsen garantieren
grandir garantier
crescere garantire
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Example Sentence In any relationship, there has to be some give and take. Eventually I gave in and said yes. Why don’t you give up smoking? They caught a glimpse of a green car. His white teeth glinted in his brown face. the glitter of her diamond ring The global economy seems to be recovering slowly but surely. The report paints a gloomy picture of the economy. Two weeks went by before Tony called. The meeting went on longer than expected.
He grabbed my bag and ran. He grabbed my bag and ran. The walls are daubed with graffiti. a bunch of grapes the laws of gravity a greedy and selfish society Grill the bacon until crisp. a gripping drama I felt really groggy after 15 hours on the plane.
What do you want to be when you grow up? I guarantee you’ll love this film.
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guideline guideline gutted
n n v phr
ˈgaɪdlaɪn ˈgaɪdlaɪn ˈgʌtɪd
Richtlinie Regel am Boden zerstört
directive indication abattu
direttiva linea guida essere a terra
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habitat
n
ˈhæbətæt
Lebensraum
habitat
habitat
It was great to see monkeys in their natural habitat.
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hacker
n
ˈhækə
Hacker
pirate informatique, hacker
hacker
A hacker had managed to get into the system.
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hacker hacking
n n
ˈhækə ˈhækɪŋ
Hacker Hacking
hacker, pirate informatique effraction informatique
hacker entrata illecita informatica
A hacker had managed to get into the system. the threat of hacking and computer viruses
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hall of residence
n
hɔːl əv ˈrezɪdəns
Studentenwohnheim
résidence universitaire
studentato, casa dello studente
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hand over hand-held
phr v adj
hænd ˈəʊvə ˈhænd held
übergeben mobil, tragbar
remettre portable
consegnare portabile
The soldiers were ordered to hand over their guns. a hand-held camera
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handle
v
ˈhændl
erledigen
s'occuper de
occuparsi di
Computers can handle huge amounts of data.
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handle handshaking
v n
ˈhændl ˈhændʃeɪkɪŋ
hantieren Händeschütteln
manier se serrer la main
maneggiare stretta di mano
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handy hang out hard-core hard-hitting
adj phr v adj adj
ˈhændi hæŋ aʊt ˈhɑːdkɔː ˌhɑːd ˈhɪt ɪŋ
bequem herumhängen hart, um jeden Preis schonungslos
pratique glander passionné sans complaisance
comodo starsene passionato senza pietà, implacabile
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harness harp harshly
v n adv
ˈhɑːnəs hɑːp ˈhɑːʃ li
nutzbar machen Harfe streng
exploiter harpe rigoureusem*nt
utilizzare arpa rigoroso
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Computers can handle huge amounts of data.
I'm very handy around the house, so if you need anything to be fixed, let me know. hardcore opposition to abortion a hard-hitting TV documentary We can harness the power of the wind to generate electricity. ‘Shut up,’ Boris said harshly.
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have got a big mouth
idiom
hæv gɒt ə bɪg maʊθ
eine große Klappe haben
grande gueule
parlare troppo
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have second thoughts
v phr
v ˈsekənd θɔːts
es sich anders überlegen
changer d'avis
cambiare idea
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head partner headline
n n
hed ˈpɑːtnə ˈhedlaɪnz
Seniorpartner Überschrift
associé directeur titre
socio maggioritario titolo
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heart attack heart-warming heavily
n adj v phr
hɑːt əˈtæk hɑːt ˈwɔːmɪŋ ˈhevəli ˈfɒrəstəd
Herzinfarkt herzerwärmend stark
crise cardiaque réconfortant très (boisé)
infarto incoraggiante forte
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heckler height herd hesitate hiccup hideous hierarchy high-definition hike hiker hilarious hindsight hire hit or miss hoax
n n n v n adj n adj v n adj n v phr n
ˈheklə haɪt hɜːd ˈhezɪteɪt ˈhɪkʌp ˈhɪdiəs ˈhaɪrɑːki ˌhaɪ def ə ˈnɪʃ ən haɪk ˈhaɪkə hɪˈleəriəs ˈhaɪndsaɪt haɪə hɪt ɔː mɪs həʊks
Zwischenrufer Höhe Herde zögern Pannen hässlich Hierarchie hochauflösend wandern Wanderer komisch im Rückblick anstellen, beschäftigen auf gut Glück Fälschung
chahuteur hauteur troupeau hésiter panne hideux hiérarchie haute définition faire une randonnée randonneur hilarant rétrospectivement engager question de chance canular
persona che interrompe ad alta voce altezza mandria esitare panne brutto gerarchia ad alta definizione camminare camminatore divertente in retrospettiva assumere alla ventura burla
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homelessness homemade
n adj
ˈhəʊm ləsnəs ˌhəʊmˈmeɪd
Obdachlosigkeit zu Hause zubereitet
manque de logement fait à la maison
condizione di senzatetto fatto in casa
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The boys are about the same height. a herd of cows She hesitated before answering. a hideous building the church hierarchy Utah is a great place to go hiking. a hilarious comedy act It’s best to hire a car when you arrive. a bomb hoax The thing that shocked me the most about the country was the level of homelessness. homemade jam
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hoodie hook hoot hopeless horrific horseback
n n v adj adj n
ˈhʊdi hʊk huːt ˈhəʊpləs hɒˈrɪfɪk, həˈhɔːsbæk
Kapuzenpullover Haken hupen hoffnungslos entsetzlich zu Pferd
sweat-shirt à capuche hameçon klaxonner désespéré atroce à cheval
un maglione/sweater a cappuccio gancio suonare il clacson disperato atroce a cavallo
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however huddle hull
adv v n
haʊˈevə ˈhʌdl hʌl
jedoch sich zusammenkauern Rumpf
toutefois se blottir coque
tuttavia accoccolarsi scafo
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humble
adj
ˈhʌmbəl
bescheiden, einfach
modeste
modesto
the senator’s humble beginnings on a farm in Iowa
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humiliate hunger hustle
v n n
hjuːˌmɪlieɪt ˈhʌŋgə ˈhʌsəl
demütigen Hunger Gedränge
humilier faim agitation
umiliare fame affollamento
She humiliated me in front of the whole class. The baby was crying with hunger. the hustle and bustle of the market place
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hype
n
haɪp
Wirbel, Rummel
battage publicitaire
gran pubblicità
There’s been a lot of media hype surrounding this movie.
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hypocritical hypothermia identical identical identify identity card identity theft idiot igloo ignore illiterate immature
adj n adj adj v n n n n v adj adj
ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl ˌhaɪpəʊˈθɜːmiə aɪˈdentɪkəl aɪˈdentɪkəl aɪˈdentɪfaɪ aɪˈdentəti kɑːd aɪˈdentəti θeft ˈɪdiət ˈɪgluː ɪgˈnɔː ɪˈlɪtərət ˌɪməˈtʃʊə
verlogen Unterkühlung identisch identisch identifizieren Personalausweis, Pass Identitätsdiebstahl Idiot Iglu ignorieren analphabet unreif
hypocrite hypothermie identique identique identifier carte d'identité vol d'identité idiot iglou ignorer analphabète immature
ipocrita ipotermia identico identico identificare carta d'identità furto d'identità idiota iglù ignorare analfabeta immaturo
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Tom hung his coat on the hook. The driver hooted at me as he drove past. It was a hopeless task. a horrific plane crash It’s an unpleasant disease. However, it’s easy to treat. We all huddled together for warmth.
It would be hypocritical to get married in church when we don’t believe in God. The two pictures looked identical. The two pictures looked identical. She was unable to identify her attacker.
Some idiot drove into the back of my car. They can’t ignore the fact that he’s here. It was an illiterate letter, full of mistakes. He’s very immature.
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import
n
ˈɪm pɔːt
importieren
importer
importare
What are your country's biggest imports?
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impostor impractical impress
n adj v
ɪmˈpɒstə ɪmˈpræktɪkəl ɪmˈpres
Betrüger nicht realisierbar beeindrucken
imposteur non réalisable impressionner
impostore non realizzabile impressionare
The nurse was soon discovered to be an impostor. The designs were totally impractical. He was trying to impress me.
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impression impulse in the ballpark in the nick of time inauguration inbox
n n prep phr idiom n n
ɪmˈpreʃən ˈɪmpʌls ɪn ðə ˈbɔːlpɑːk ɪn ðə nɪk əv taɪm ɪˌnɔːgjəˈreɪʃən ˈɪnbɒks
Eindruck Impuls in dieser Größenordnung gerade noch rechtzeitig Amtseinführung Posteingang
impression impulsion chiffre approximatif juste à temps investiture boîte de réception
impressione impulso cifra approsimativa appena in tempo investitura posta in arrivo
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incident
n
ˈɪnsɪdənt
Vorfall, Ereignis
incident
incidente
One man was arrested following the incident.
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inconvenience
n
ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns
Unannehmlichkeiten
inconvénient
inconveniente
We apologise for the delay and any inconvenience caused.
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increase independent in-depth
v adj adj
ɪnˈkriːs ˌɪndəˈpendənt ˌɪn ˈdepθ
erhöhen unabhängig gründlich
augmenter indépendant approfondi, détaillé
aumentare independente profondo,dettagliato
Regular exercise increases your chances of living longer. a small independent bookshop an in-depth study of patients’ needs
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indicator induction ring
n n
ˈɪndəkeɪtə ɪnˈdʌkʃən rɪŋ
Blinker Induktionskreis
clignotant circuit inducteur
freccia circolo di induzione
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industrial inevitable infect
adj adj v
ɪnˈdʌstriəl ɪˈnevətəbəl ɪnˈfekt
industriell unvermeidlich infizieren
industriel inévitable infecter
industriale inevitabile infettare
What do you think was the most important invention of the Industrial Revolution? Death is inevitable. People can feel well but still infect others.
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infiltrate
v
ˈɪnfɪltreɪt
unterwandern, infiltrieren
infiltrer
infiltrarsi
Police attempts to infiltrate neo-Nazi groups have been unsuccessful.
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influence influential
v adj
ˈɪnfluəns ˌɪnfluˈenʃəl
beeinflussen einflussreich
influencer influent
influenzare influente
His advice strongly influenced my decision. He has some very influential friends.
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I had the impression that she wasn’t very happy. I resisted the impulse to hit him. The doctor arrived in the nick of time. President Hoover’s inauguration I had 130 emails in my inbox this morning.
The main economic indicators suggest that trade is improving.
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inhabitant
n
ɪnˈhæbɪtənt
Bewohner
habitant
abitante
a city of six million inhabitants
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inhaler
n
ɪnˈheɪlə
Inhalator
inhalateur
inalatore
If you're going to the gym, don't forget to pack your inhaler.
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initial initially injection innocence innovation
adj adv n n n
ɪˈnɪʃəl ɪˈnɪʃəli ɪnˈdʒekʃən ˈɪnəsəns ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən
erste zu Beginn Injektion Unschuld Neuerung
premier au départ injection innocence innovation
primo all'inizio iniezione innocenza innovazione
There will be an initial period of training before you start the job properly. Initially, I didn’t like him. The nurse gave me an injection. Can you prove your innocence? innovations in teaching
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inoffensive
adj
ˌɪnəˈfensɪv
harmlos
inoffensiv
innocuo
I thought the joke was completely inoffensive.
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insanity
n
ɪnˈsænəti
Wahnsinn
folie, frénésie
follia
The court acquitted Campbell on the grounds of temporary insanity.
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insecure
adj
ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə
unsicher
anxieux
insicuro
She’s very insecure about her appearance.
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insecurity insensitive insist insomnia
n adj v n
ˌɪn si ˈkjʊər ət |i ɪnˈsensətɪv ɪnˈsɪst ɪnˈsɒmniə
Unsicherheit unsensibel bestehen auf Schlaflosigkeit
insécurité insensible insister insomnie
insicurezza insensibile insistere insonnia
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inspiration
n
ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən
Inspiration
inspiration
ispirazione
an artist who drew inspiration from Monet’s work
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install
v
ɪnˈstɔːl
einrichten
installer
installare
The company has installed security cameras.
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installation
n
ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən
Installation, Aufbau
installation
installazione
the installation and maintenance of alarm systems
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instalment instinct instrument insult intellectual
n n n v adj
ɪnˈstɔːlmənt ˈɪnstɪŋkt ˈɪnstrəmənt ɪnˈsʌlt ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəl
Folge Instinkt Instrument beleidigen intellektuell
épisode instinct instrument insulter intellectuel
serie istinto strumento insultare intellettuale
We’re paying for the car by monthly instalments. Instinct told me something was wrong. Can you play any musical instruments? You should apologize for insulting her. children’s intellectual development
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Student teachers often suffer from a great sense of insecurity. Sometimes he can be rather insensitive. I didn’t want to go but Jane insisted.
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intense
adj
ɪnˈtens
stark, intensiv
intense
intenso
Students are under intense pressure to succeed.
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interaction interfere internal interrupt
n v adj v
-ˈækʃən ˌɪntəˈfɪə ɪnˈtɜːnl ˌɪntəˈrʌpt
Interaktion eingreifen, dazwischengehen innere unterbrechen
interaction se mêler de interne interrompre
interazione intervenire interno interrompere
The funniest part of his show is his interaction with the audience. I wish he’d stop interfering in my life. internal bleeding Sorry to interrupt, but I need some help.
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intrigue
v
ɪnˈtriːg
faszinieren
fasciner, intriguer
affascinare
He was intrigued by the woman next to him.
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introductory
adj
ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri
Einführungs-
de lancement
di lancio, presentazione
The book includes a short introductory paragraph witten by the editor.
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introverted
adj
ˈɪntrəvɜːtəd, ˈɪntrəvɜːtɪd
introvertiert
introverti
introverso
I don't get on well with introverted people - I think I intimidate them.
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intrusion intuitively invade
n adv v
ɪnˈtruːʒən ɪn ˈtjuː‿ət ɪvli ɪnˈveɪd
Eindringen intuitiv einmarschieren
intrusion intuitivement envahier
intrusione con intuizione invadere
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invasion investigate involve
n v v
ɪnˈveɪʒən əv prɪvəsi ɪnˈvestɪgeɪt ɪnˈvɒlv
Eingriff, Eindringen ermitteln einbeziehen, dazugehören
invasion enquêter sur impliquer, nécessiter
invasione investigare coinvolgere
I think that having CCTV on our streets is a complete invasion of privacy. The cause of the fire is being investigated. The job involves a lot of travelling.
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ironic
adj
aɪˈrɒnɪk
ironisch
ironique
ironico
It’s ironic that your car was stolen outside the police station.
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ironically
adv
aɪˈrɒnɪkli
ironischerweise
ironiquement
ironicamente
Ironically, a lot of crimes are committed quite close to police stations.
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irresponsible irritable irritated issue itinerary
adj adj adj n n
ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbəl ˈɪrətəbəl ˈɪrəteɪtəd, ˈɪrɪteɪtəd ˈɪʃuː, ˈɪsjuː aɪˈtɪnərəri
unverantwortlich reizbar verärgert Streitfrage Route
irresponsable irritable fâché question, problème itinéraire
irresponsabile irritabile arrabbiato vertenza itinerario
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I resented this intrusion into my domestic affairs. The Romans invaded Britain.
He’s got a very irresponsible attitude to his work. Jo was tired, irritable, and depressed. He was getting irritated. This is a very important political issue.
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jackpot jail
n v
ˈdʒækpɒt dʒeɪl
Jackpot Gefängnis
gros lot prison
jackpot prigione
The National Theatre hit the jackpot with its first musical. He was jailed for tax evasion.
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jam
v
dʒæm
sich stauen
se coincer
bloccare
I managed to jam everything into one suitcase.
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jelly
n
ˈdʒeli
Gelee
gelée
gelatina
We had strawberry jelly and ice cream for dessert.
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jet lag jingle join
n n v
dʒet læg ˈdʒɪŋgəl dʒɔɪn
Jetlag Jingle sich anschließen
décalage horaire refrain publicitaire joindre
jetlag jingle associarsi, unirsi
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jolly judge
adj v
ˈdʒɒli dʒʌdʒ
ausgelassen beurteilen
joyeux juger
allegro, a giudicare
There was a jolly atmosphere at the high school reunion. Never judge a person by their looks.
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judgment
n
ˈdʒʌdʒmənt
Bewertung
jugement
giudizio
We must make a judgment about whether it’s worth the risk.
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jump ship jury justifiable
v phr n adj
dʒʌmp ʃɪp ˈdʒʊəri ˈdʒʌstəfaɪəbəl
das Schiff verlassen Jury zu rechtfertigen
débarquer jury justifiable
sbarcare giuria giustificabile
The best employees jumped ship at the first opportunity.wellemployeejump the members of the jury I think the judge made a justifiable decision.
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keen
adj
kiːn
leidenschaftlich
enthousiaste
entusiastico
US companies are keen to enter the Chinese market.
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keep track keypad
phr v n
kiːp træk ˈkiːpæd
eine Spur verfolgen Tastatur
suivre clavier
perseguire una traccia tastiera
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kick off kidnapping kit knack knock over knocked out
phr v n n n phr v adj
kɪk ɒf ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ kɪt næk nɒk ˈəʊvə nɒkt aʊt
beginnen Entführung Ausstattung Talent, Gabe umstürzen bewusstlos
démarrer, commencer enlèvement kit don faire tomber tombé sans connaissance
cominciare, iniziare rapimento attrezzatura, kit talento rovesciare incosciente
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I’m suffering from jet lag but I’ll feel better after a good night’s sleep. Trevor joined the BBC in 1969.
I find it hard to keep track of new trends in fashion. The festivities will kick off with a barbecue dinner. a series of kidnappings
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French labeur
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lavoro
The job involves hard manual labour (=hard work that you do with your hands). The lack of clean drinking water is often the biggest cause of disease after a natural disaster.
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lack lacquer
n n
læk ˈlækə
Mangel Lack
manque laque
mancanza lacca
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ladder
n
ˈlædə
Leiter
échelle
scala
Women have had to fight to climb the career ladder.
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landline landmark
n n
ˈlændˌlaɪn ˈlændmɑːk
Festnetz wegweisend
ligne de téléphone fixe innovateur
linea fissa, telefono fisso innovatore
I'll be at home, so you can call me on the landline. a landmark in the history of aviation
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landslide lane lap latter
n n n adj
ˈlændslaɪd leɪn læp ˈlætə
Erdrutsch Spur Runde letzerer
glissem*nt de terrain voie tour de circuit ce dernier
frana corsia giro l'ultimo
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launch launderer lavatory
v n n
lɔːntʃ ˈlɔːndərə ˈlævətəri
auf den Markt bringen Geldwäscher Toilette, Waschraum
lancer blanchisseur toilettes
lanciare sul mercato lavandaio, lavatore bagno
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law firm law-abiding lawsuit lay out lead story
n adj n phr v n
lɔː fɜːm ˈlɔːr əˌbaɪd ɪŋ ˈlɔːsuːt, -sjuːt leɪ aʊt ˈliːd ˌstɔːri
Anwaltskanzlei gesetzestreu Prozess austeilen Titelgeschichte
cabinet d'avocat respectueux de la loi procès distribuer article à la une
I'm going to Germany to do work experience studio legale at a law firm next year. fedele alle leggi She is a responsible, law-abiding citizen. processo His lawyer filed a lawsuit against the city. distribuire notizia/articolo in prima pagina
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leadership leaflet
n n
ˈliːdəʃɪp ˈliːflɪt
Herrschaft Broschüre
pouvoir dépliant
balia, dominazione brossura
He took over the leadership of the Republican Party. a leaflet on skin cancer
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lecture legal
n adj
ˈlektʃə ˈliːgəl
Seminar, Kurs gesetzlich erlaubt
cours légal
corso legale
He gave a series of lectures on French literature. It’s perfectly legal to charge a fee.
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The landslide was caused by two weeks of heavy rain. Paul was sitting on his mother’s lap. the latter part of November We have launched a campaign to raise $50,000.
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legendary length let in letdown life or death lifeboat lifespan lift lightbulb limp link liposuction livid loathe
adj n v n phr n n n n v n n adj v
ˈledʒəndəri leŋθ let ɪn ˈletdaʊn laɪf ɔː deθ ˈlaɪfbəʊt ˈlaɪfspæn lɪft ˈlaɪtbʌlb lɪmp lɪŋk ˈlɪpəʊˌsʌkʃən ˈlɪvɪd ləʊð
legendär Länge hereinlassen Enttäuschung auf Leben oder Tod Rettungsboot Lebensdauer jm. im Auto mitnehmen Glühbirne hinken, lahmen Link Fettabsaugung wütend verabscheuen
légendaire longueur laisser entrer déception la vie ou la mort bateau de sauvetage durée de vie prendre qn en voiture ampoule boiter, traîner lien liposuccion furieux détester
leggendario lunghezza lasciare entrare delusione per la vita e la morte barca di salvataggio durata (della vita) dare un passaggio a qcn lampadina claudicare link liposuzione stizzoso detestare
the legendary baseball player Babe Ruth What’s the length of the room?
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loathing lobster lock out
n n phr v
ˈləʊðɪŋ ˈlɒbstə lɒk aʊt
Abscheu Hummer aussperren
répugnance homard enfermer dehors
riprezzo astice chiudere fuori
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lodger log logo
n v n
ˈlɒdʒə lɒg ˈləʊgəʊ
Untermieter protokollieren, aufzeichnen Logo
locataire noter logo
subinquilino registrare, notare logo
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longevity long-life long-term look forward to look on the bright side loose lose your head lottery ticket low
n adj adj v phr v phr adj idiom n adj
lɒnˈdʒevəti ˌlɒŋ ˈlaɪf ˌlɒŋ ˈtɜːm lʊk ˈfɔːwəd tə lʊk ɒn ðə braɪt saɪd luːs luːz jɔː hed ˈlɒtəri ˈtɪkɪt ləʊ
Langlebigkeit langlebig Langzeitsich freuen auf die schöne Seite sehen lose den Kopf verlieren Lotterieschein niedergeschlagen
longévité longue durée à long terme se réjouir à l'avance de qc. regarder le bon côté petite (monnaie) perdre son sang froid billet de loterie déprimé
longevità longevo, durevole a lungo termine essere contento di vedere la bella parte spiccioli perdere la testa biglietto di lotteria depresso
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The end of the book was a real letdown.
Men have a shorter lifespan than women.
He limped to the chair and sat down.
She was absolutely livid that he had lied. He loathes their politics. She always talks about her loathing for her first husband.
We have decided to take in lodgers to help pay the mortgage. Excuse me, I wish to log a complaint. the greater longevity of women compared with men long-life batteries the long-term effects of smoking Come on, try to look on the bright side. a loose tooth
a low ceiling
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luggage lung
n n
ˈlʌgɪdʒ lʌŋ
Gepäck Lunge
bagages poumon
bagaglio polmone
Her luggage was in the back of the car Smoking can cause lung cancer.
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lyrics mainstream
n adj
ˈlɪrɪks ˈmeɪnstriːm
Songtext, Liedtext mainstream, vorherrschend
paroles mainstream, dominant
testo di canzone dominante
He wrote some great music, but the lyrics weren’t that good.writelyric mainstream education
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maintain
v
meɪnˈteɪn, mən-
aufrecht erhalten
maintenir
mantenere
We need to maintain good relations with our customers.
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maintenance make
n n
ˈmeɪntənəns meɪk
Erhaltung Fabrikat, Marke
entretien marque
mantenimento marka
He was carrying out routine maintenance work. a very popular make of washing machine
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make up for lost time makeshift
idiom adj
meɪk ʌp fə lɒst taɪm ˈmeɪkʃɪft
verlorene Zeit wieder einholen rattraper le temps perdu provisorisch improvisé
ricuperare tempi perduti provvisorio
We rehearsed all day Saturday, to make up for lost time.rehearselose They slept in makeshift tents.
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malfunction manga manipulate manual manual manufacture marble march marvellous
v n v n n v n v adj
mælˈfʌŋkʃən ˈmæŋɡə məˈnɪpjəleɪt ˈmænjuəl ˈmænjuəl ˌmænjəˈfæktʃə ˈmɑːbəl mɑːtʃ ˈmɑːvələs
Ausfall Manga bearbeiten Handbuch Handbuch, Anleitung herstellen Marmor voranschreiten wunderbar
défaillance retoucher manuel manuel fabriquer marbre passer merveilleux
guasto manga modificare manuale manuale produrre marmo avanzare, marciare meraviglioso
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masterpiece mate
n n
ˈmɑːstəpiːs meɪt
Meisterwerk Kumpel
chef-d'oeuvre copain
capolavoro compagno
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matinée maturity mayday mayor mean
n n n n adj
ˈmæt ɪ neɪ məˈtʃʊərəti ˈmeɪdeɪ meə miːn
Frühvorstellung Reife SOS Mayday Bürgermeister geizig, knauserig
matinée maturité SOS may-day maire avare
mattinata maturità segnale mayday sindaco avaro
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A warning light seems to have malfunctioned. Don’t try to manipulate me! a computer manual The company manufactures chemicals. The columns were of white marble. Troops marched into the capital. a marvellous book Mary Shelley was just 18 when she wrote the horror masterpiece ‘Frankenstein’. His team mates congratulated him. Shall we go to the matinée or the evening performance? He showed a lack of maturity for his age. the election of the London mayor Don’t be so mean to your sister.
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adj n v adj adj n adj n phr v n
ˈmiːnɪŋləs miːnz əv ˈtrænspɔːt ˈmeʒə ˈmemərəbəl ˈmemərəbəl ˈmeməri ˈmentl ˈmerɪt mes ʌp ˈmesɪdʒˌbɔːd
sinnlos Mittel messen einprägsam unvergesslich Gedächtnis mental Verdienst Unordnung machen schwarzes Brett
dépourvu de sens moyen mesurer mémorable inoubliable mémoire mental mérite mettre la pagaille panneau d'affichage
assurdo, senza senso mezzi misurare facile da ricordare indimenticabile memoria mentale merito incasinare albo
Life felt meaningless.
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messy
adj
ˈmesi
chaotisch, unordentlich
désordonné
caotico/ incasinato
I've never met anyone as messy as my housemate.
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microchip microphone middle-aged
n n adj
ˈmaɪkrəʊˌtʃɪp ˈmaɪkrəfəʊn ˌmɪd əl ˈeɪdʒd
Mikrochip Mikrofon im mittleren Alter
puce, microchip microphone d'âge mûr
microchip microfono di mezza età
Japan’s largest producer of microchips has just opened a factory in the UK. She spoke confidently into the microphone. a middle-aged businessman
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minimise miracle mistake moisture money belt
v n v n n
ˈmɪnɪmaɪz ˈmɪrəkəl məˈsteɪk ˈmɔɪstʃə ˈmʌni belt
auf ein Minimum reduzieren Wunder fälschlich halten für Feuchtigkeit Geldgürtel
minimiser miracle prendre qn pour qn d'autre humidité ceinture cache billets
minimizzare miracolo prendere qn per qc/qn umidità cintura di denaro
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monitor monotonous moody moral
v adj adj adj
ˈmɒnɪtə məˈnɒtənəs ˈmuːdi ˈmɒrəl
überwachen monoton in düsterer Stimmung Moral-
surveiller monotone morose moral, morale
sorvegliare monotono di cattivo umore morale
Your manager will closely monitor your progress. monotonous work Were you a moody teenager? This is a moral issue, not a political one.
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moral
n
ˈmɒrəl
Moral
morale
morale
The moral of the story is that crime doesn’t pay.
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moreover
adv
mɔːrˈəʊvə
darüber hinaus
de plus
inoltre, oltretutto
The new design is not very good. Moreover, it is very expensive.
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Every effort is being made to minimize civilian casualties. It’s a miracle that no one was hurt. your skin’s natural moisture
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motivation motorway moving
n n adj
ˌməʊtəˈveɪʃən ˈməʊtəweɪ ˈmuːvɪŋ
Motivation Autobahn bewegend
motivation autoroute émouvant
motivazione autostrada commovente
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mugging multiplex multi-tasking mumble mundane muscle mystified naïve nappy narrow nearsighted necklace
n adj n v adj n adj adj n v adj n
ˈmʌɡɪŋ ˈmʌltəpleks ˈmʌlti ˈtɑːskɪŋ ˈmʌmbəl mʌnˈdeɪn ˈmʌsəl ˈmɪstɪfaɪd naɪˈjiːv ˈnæpi ˈnærəʊ ˌnɪəˈsaɪtɪd ˈnek-lɪs
Raubüberfall Multiplex mehrere Dinge gleichzeitig tun nuscheln alltäglich Muskel verblüfft naiv Windel verschmälern kurzsichtig Halskette
aggression multiplexe être multitâches bredouiller quotidien muscle déconcerté naïf couche de bébé réduire myope collier
rapina multiplex essere multilaterale biascicare quotidiano muscolo sbalordito naïf, ingenuo, candido pannolino ridurre miope collana
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needless to say neglect
phr v
ˈniːdləs tə seɪ nɪˈglekt
unnötig zu sagen vernachlässigen
inutile de dire négliger
inutile da dire negligere
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negotiation neon news feed newscaster niche
n n n n n
nɪˌgəʊʃiˈeɪʃən ˈniːɒn saɪn njuːz fiːd ˈnjuːzˌkɑːstə niːʃ, nɪtʃ
Verhandlung Neon Newsfeed Nachrichtensprecher Nische
négociation néon RSS présentateur place, niche
negoziato neon RSS conduttore nicchia
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nickname nonexistent
n adj
ˈnɪkneɪm ˌnɒnɪgˈzɪstənt
Spitzname inexistent
surnom inexistant
soprannome inesistente
His nickname was ‘Curly’ because of his hair. Industry in the area is virtually nonexistent.
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non-refundable note
adj n
ˌnɒn ri ˈfʌnd əb l nəʊt
wird nicht erstattet Note
non remboursable billet
non rimborsabile biglietto
There is a £40 deposit, which is nonrefundable. I’ll just make a note of your new address.
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Crime is on the increase, especially mugging and burglary.
Micky mumbled an apology. I hate my job - it's so mundane! exercises to strengthen your leg muscles Jim can be so naive sometimes. His nappy needs changing. The road narrows here. a diamond necklace Needless to say, with four children we’re always busy. You mustn’t neglect your family. I'm doing a course in business negotiation next week.
She found her niche as a fashion designer.
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novel now and then nuclear nuclear reactor
adj phr n n
ˈnɒvəl naʊ ənd ðen ˈnjuːkliə ˈnjuːkliə riˈæktə
neuartig hin und wieder nuklear Kernkraftwerk
original de temps en temps nucléaire réacteur nucléaire
nuovo ogni tanto nucleare reattore nucleare
What a novel idea!
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number plate number plate obese
n n adj
ˈnʌmbə pleɪt ˈnʌmbə pleɪt əʊˈbiːs
Nummernschild Nummernschild fettleibig
plaque d'immatriculation plaque d'immatriculation obèse
targa targa obeso
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obesity
n
əʊˈbiːsəti, əʊˈbiːsɪti
Fettleibigkeit
obésité
obesità
One of the biggest health problems in the UK is obesity.
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oblige
v
əˈblaɪdʒ
verpflichten
obliger
obbligare
Doctors are obliged to keep all medical records secret.
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obscure observe
adj v
əbˈskjʊə əbˈzɜːv
ungenau, vage beobachten
obscur, vague observer
impreciso osservare
Jarrett didn’t like the plan, for some obscure reason. psychologists observing child behaviour
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obsessed obsessive obvious
v adj adj
əbˈses əbˈsesɪv ˈɒbviəs
besessen wie besessen, zwanghaft offensichtlich
obsédé maniaque évident
ossesso ossessionato evidente
A lot of young girls are obsessed by their weight. She’s obsessive about her weight. an obvious mistake
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occurrence offender offensive official
n n adj n
əˈkʌrəns əˈfendə əˈfensɪv əˈfɪʃəl
Ereignis, Vorfall Straftäter agressiv Beamter
occurence délinquant injurieux fonctionnaire
evento, accaduto delinquente offensivo, aggressivo funzionario
Stress-related illness is now a fairly common occurrence. an institution for young offenders Some people found the song offensive. US Administration officials
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on and off
phr
ɒn ənd ɒf
ab und zu
de temps à autre
ogni tanto
He’s been smoking for ten years now, on and off.besmokeyear
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on average on balance on purpose on the ball one way or another
prep phr prep phr prep phr prep phr phr
ɒn ˈævərɪdʒ ɒn ˈbæləns ɒn ˈpɜːpəs ɒn ðə bɔːl wʌn weɪ ɔː əˈnʌðə
im Durchschnitt unterm Strich absichtlich, vorsätzlich auf Draht irgendwie
en moyenne tout bien considéré intentionellement de l'esprit rapide d'une manière ou d'une autre
mediamente tutto sommato con intenzione essere in gamba bene o male
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What colour are the number plates in your country?
On average, men still earn more than women. On balance, I prefer the new system. I’m sorry. I didn’t hurt you on purpose. an assistant who’s really on the ball
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one-off ongoing opponent
adj adj n
ˌwʌn ˈɒf ˈɒnˌgəʊɪŋ əˈpəʊnənt
einmalig fortgesetzt Gegner
unique continu adversaire
unico continuato avversario
a one-off payment ongoing discussions His opponent is twice as big as he is.
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optimism optimism
n n
ˈɒptəmɪzəm ˈɒptəmɪzəm
Optimismus Optimismus
optimisme optimisme
optimismo ottimismo
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optimist option
n n
ˈɒptəmɪst ˈɒpʃən
Optimist Wahl
optimiste option
ottimista opzione, scelta
He’s an eternal optimist (=he always believes that good things will happen). It’s the only option we have left.
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orphan outcome outdo outgrow outing outlook outlook
n n v v n n n
ˈɔːfən ˈaʊtkʌm aʊtˈduː aʊtˈgrəʊ ˈaʊtɪŋ ˈaʊtlʊk ˈaʊtlʊk
Waise Ergebnis übertreffen herauswachsen aus Ausflug Perspektive Ansicht
orphelin résultat surpasser devenier trop grand pour sortie, excursion perspectives perspective, vue
orfano risultato superare diventare troppo grande per escursione prospettiva prospettiva, vista
The war has left thousands of children as orphans. the outcome of the election two brothers trying to outdo each other Kara’s already outgrown her shoes. We’re going on a family outing. a positive outlook on life a positive outlook on life
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outrageous
adj
aʊtˈreɪdʒəs
unerhört
scandaleux
scandaloso
The price of petrol these days is absolutely outrageous !
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outskirts overall overnight overpopulation
n adj adv n
ˈaʊtskɜːts ˌəʊvərˈɔːl ˌəʊvəˈnaɪt ˌəʊvəpɒpjəˈleɪʃən
Vorort, Stadtrand gesamt über Nacht Überbevölkerung
péripherie entier pour la nuit surpopulation
periferia entero durante la notte, overnight sovrapopolazione
They have an apartment on the outskirts of Geneva. The overall cost of the trip is $500. She’s staying overnight at a friend’s house. efforts to reduce overpopulation
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overtake
v
ˌəʊvəˈteɪk
überholen
dépasser
sorpassare
The accident happened as he was overtaking a bus.
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overwhelming
adj
ˌəʊvəˈwelmɪŋ
überwältigend
foudroyant
clamoroso
overwhelming evidence that smoking damages your health
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owing to pack pain in the neck, a
conj n idiom
ˈəʊɪŋ tə pæk ə peɪn ɪn ðə nek
aufgrund von Meute Nervensäge
en raison de meute casse-pieds
a causa di branco impiastro
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Not everyone shares her optimism about the country’s economic future.
Work on the building has stopped, owing to lack of money. a pack of three T-shirts
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panel paparazzi paper clip paralysed
n n n adj
ˈpænl ˌpæpəˈrætsi ˈpeɪpə klɪp ˈpærəlaɪzd
Platte Paparazzi Büroklammer gelähmt
panneau paparazzi trombone paralysé
pannello paparazzi clip paralizzato
an oak door with three panels
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paranoid participate participation
adj v n
ˈpærənɔɪd pɑːˈtɪsəpeɪt pɑːˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən
paranoid, überängstlich teilnehmen Teilnahme
paranoïde participer participation
paranoico participare partecipazione
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particular pass pass away passion patience pay back peaceful peach peasant peninsula
adj v phr v n n phr v adj n n n
bi pəˈtɪkjələ əˈbaʊt pɑːs pɑːs əˈweɪ ˈpæʃən ˈpeɪʃəns peɪ bæk ˈpiːsfəl piːtʃ ˈpezənt pəˈnɪnsjələ
sehr genau weitergeben sterben Leidenschaft Geduld zurückzahlen friedlich Pfirsich Bauer Halbinsel
méticuleux passer décéder, mourier passion patience rembourser paisible pêche paysan péninsule
accurato trasmettere morire passione pazienza rimborsare pacifico pesca contadino penisola
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percussion permit persuade pessimistic pesticide petrified
n v/n v adj n adj
pəˈkʌʃən pəˈmɪt / ˈpɛːmɪt pəˈsweɪd ˌpesəˈmɪstɪk ˈpestɪsaɪd ˈpetrɪfaɪd
Schlagzeug erlauben überreden pessimistisch Pestizid versteinert
percussion permettre persuader pessimiste pesticide pétrifié
batteria permettere persuadere pessimistico pesticida pietrificato
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phenomenon philology philosophy physically pickpocketing
n n n adv n
fɪˈnɒmənən fəˈlɒlədʒi, fɪˈlɒlədʒi fəˈlɒsəfi ˈfɪzɪkli ˈpɪkˌpɒkɪtɪŋ
Phänomen Philologie Philosophie körperlich Taschendiebstahl
phénomène philologie philosophie physiquement vol à la tire
fenomeno filologia filosofia fisicamente borseggio
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The stroke left him paralyzed. She’s paranoid about going out at night alone. Eight schools participated in the project. Participation in sport is encouraged. My wife is very particular about the type of tea she drinks. We used to pass the shop every day. His eyes were burning with passion. I don’t have the patience to be a teacher. The wood was cool and peaceful. Anderton scored a peach of a goal. Most villagers are peasant farmers. the Malay peninsula Tonight we have Paul Duke on percussion (=playing a percussion instrument). You need a permit to park your car here. John was trying to persuade me to stay. a pessimistic view of life I’m absolutely petrified of dogs. The phenomenon of laughter is unknown in animals. He studied philology at university. She’s studying philosophy at university. Try to keep physically fit.
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pierce
v
pɪəs
Löcher stechen
percer
fare un buoco, perforare
A bullet pierced his body.
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pinpoint pioneering pity placement plain plant plot plot pocket-sized podcast poetry poignant pointless
v adj n n adj n n n adj n n adj adj
ˈpɪnpɔɪnt ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ ˈpɪti ˈpleɪsmənt pleɪn plɑːnt plɒt plɒt ˈpɒk ɪt saɪzd ˈpɒdkɑːst ˈpəʊətri ˈpɔɪnjənt ˈpɔɪntləs
genau bestimmen bahnbrechend schade! Platzierung gewöhnlich Werk, Fabrik Plot Plot im Hosentaschenformat Podcast Dichtung ergreifend, rührend sinnlos
indiquer exactement innovateur dommage placement simple usine, centrale intrigue intrigue au format de poche podcast poésie poignant inutile
con precisione assoluta pioniere peccato! piazzamento solito opificio, fabbrica intreccio intreccio, trama in formato tascabile podcast poesia toccante inutile
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policy politics
n n
ˈpɒləsi ˈpɒlətɪks
Bedingungen Politik
conditions politique
condizioni politica
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poll poncho population pop-up
n n n n
pəʊl ˈpɒntʃəʊ ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən ˈpɒp ʌp
Abstimmung, Wahl Umhang Bevölkerung pop-up
élections, vote poncho population pop-up
elezione mantella popolazione pop-up
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portfolio
n
pɔːtˈfəʊliəʊ
Portfolio
portfolio
portfolio
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pose
v
pəʊz
sich ausgeben
se faire passer pour
contrabbandare, far passare per
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possession
n
pəˈzeʃən
Besitz
possession
proprietà
Prisoners were allowed no personal possessions.
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post-graduate postpone
adj v
pəʊst ˈgrædʒuət pəʊsˈpəʊn
postgradual, im Aufbaustudium verschieben
de troisième cycle; après la licence reporter
nei studi ampleati dopo la laurea accantonare
I'm a post-graduate student in philosophy. The meeting has been postponed until July.
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I’m trying to pinpoint where we are on the map. the pioneering work of NASA scientists a work experience placement Don’t forget to water the plants. a plot to kill the king a plot to kill the king pocket-sized dictionaries The show is to be podcast. Shelley’s poetry a poignant scene near the end of the film a pointless argument He works as a foreign policy adviser to the government. Are you interested in politics? Polls show that most people support the President. What’s the population of Tokyo? You’ll need to prepare a portfolio of your work.
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potential
adj
pəˈtenʃəl
potentiell
potentiel
potenziale
The salesmen were eager to impress potential customers.
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poverty
n
ˈpɒvəti
Armut
pauvreté
povertà
Poverty and unemployment are increasing.
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poverty
n
ˈpɒvəti
Armut
pauvreté
povertà
Poverty and unemployment are increasing.
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powerful
adj
ˈpaʊəfəl
eindrucksvoll
fort, percutant
impressionante
Who is the the most powerful man in Hollywood?
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practical
adj
ˈpræktɪkəl
praktisch veranlagt
pratique
pratico
The right person for the job needs to be practical and responsible.
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preach
v
priːtʃ
predigen
prêcher
pregare
The pastor preached a sermon on forgiveness.
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pre-book
v
prɪ bʊk
im Voraus buchen
réserver d'avance
prenotare in anticipo
If you want to get tickets for the concert, you should try and pre-book them before they go on sale.
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precise
adj
prɪˈsaɪs
genau
précis
preciso
We don’t yet have precise details of the agreement.
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precision predictable predictable pregnant
n adj adj adj
prɪˈsɪʒən prɪˈdɪktəbəl prɪˈdɪktəbəl ˈpregnənt
Präzision vorhersehbar vorhersehbar schwanger
précision prévisible prévisible enceinte
precisione prevedibile prevedibile incinta
Some animals can find their way in the dark with great precision. an entertaining but predictable film an entertaining but predictable film a pregnant woman
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presence
n
ˈprezəns
Anwesenheit
présence
presenza
The document should be signed in the presence of a witness.
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present pressed
v idiom
prɪˈzent prest fə taɪm
vorzeigen unter Zeitdruck
présenter pressé
presentare avere fretta
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pressure
n
ˈpreʃə
Druck
pression, contrainte
pressione
Her family are putting pressure on her to stay at home.
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pretence
n
prɪˈtens
Schein, Vortäuschung
faux-semblant
finta
We had to keep up the pretence that we were married.
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pretend prime
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v n
prɪˈtend praɪm
vorgeben, behaupten Blüte der Jahre
faire semblant apogée
fingere fiore degli anni
He’s not really angry – he’s just pretending. The general principle is that free education should be available for children up to the age of sixteen. the need to teach children moral principles You need to prioritize your tasks. Teenagers need some privacy. the procedure for getting a visa
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principle principle prioritise privacy procedure procrastination product productive prohibit
n n v n n n n adj v
ˈprɪnsəpəl ˈprɪnsəpəl praɪˈɒrɪtaɪz ˈprɪvəsi, ˈpraɪprəˈsiːdʒə prəˌkræstəˈneɪʃən ˈprɒdʌkt prəˈdʌktɪv prəˈhɪbɪt
Prinzip Prinzip Prioritäten setzen Privatsphäre Vorgehen Verzögerung, Verschleppung Produkt produktiv untersagen
principe principe donner la priorité sphère privée procédure procrastination produit productif interdire
principio principio stabilire delle priorità sfera privata procedura procrastinazione prodotto produttivo interdire, proibire
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project promising
n adj
ˈprɒdʒekt ˈprɒməsɪŋ
Projekt vielversprechend
projet prometteur, encourageant
progetto promettente
The scientists have just begun a three-year research project. a promising young actor
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promote prompt prop
v adj n
prəˈməʊt prɒmpt prɒp
bewerben unverzüglich Requisit
promouvoir, faire de la publicité pour rapide accessoire
reclamizzare rapido accessorio
a meeting to promote trade between Taiwan and the UK Prompt action must be taken. Anna looks after costumes and props.
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proper
adj
ˈprɒpə
richtig
vrai
vero
I've never been to a proper Mexican restaurant before.
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property protein provide provocative proximity public figure pull out pull out
n n v adj prep phr n phr v phr v
ˈprɒpəti ˈprəʊtiːn prəˈvaɪd prəˈvɒkətɪv ɪn kləʊz prɒkˈsɪməti tə ˈpʌblɪk ˈfɪgə pʊl aʊt pʊl aʊt
Eigentum Protein beisteuern provokativ Nähe öffentliche Person aussteigen aus herausfahren
propriété protéine fournir provocateur proximité personnage public se retirer sortir
proprietà proteina contribuire provocante vicinanza persona pubblica scendere da uscire
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a list of new food products a productive meeting
Police recovered some of the stolen property. Tea and biscuits will be provided. a provocative comment
Some idiot pulled out in front of me.
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punish punk purchase purchase
v adj v v
ˈpʌnɪʃ pʌŋk ˈpɜːtʃɪs ˈpɜːtʃɪs
bestrafen Punk Kauf kaufen
punir punk achat acheter
punire punk acquisto, vendita comprare
punk music Where did you purchase the car? Where did you purchase the car?
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pursue put down put off put off
v phr v phr v phr v
pəˈsjuː pʊt daʊn pʊt ɒf pʊt ɒf
verfolgen anzahlen aufschieben aufschieben
poursuivre verser un acompte reporter reporter
perseguire dare un acconto per accantonare accantonare
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put off
phr v
pʊt ɒf
abschrecken, etwas verleiden décourager, dégoûter
disamorare
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put up put up put up puzzled quarrel quest quit
phr v phr v phr v adj v n v
pʊt ʌp pʊt ʌp pʊt ʌp ˈpʌzəld ˈkwɒrəl kwest kwɪt
aufstellen, aufhängen hochstellen, hochladen aushalten verwirrt Streit Suche, Bestreben aufhören
monter télécharger supporter perplexe dispute quête arrêter
montare caricare sopportare perplesso litigio ricerca smettere
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racism racquet raise
n n v
ˈreɪsɪzəm ˈrækət, ˈrækɪt reɪz
Rassismus Schläger großziehen
racisme raquette élever
razzismo racchetta crescere
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range
n
reɪndʒ
Reihe
gamme
gamma
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rank rarity rat race
v n n
ræŋk ˈreərəti ræt reɪs
zählen zu Seltenheit Hetze
compter parmi phénomène rare stress quotidien
annoverare tra/ contare tra rarità sobillamento, fretta
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rate rave review
v n phr
reɪt reɪv rɪˈvjuː
bewerten überschwängliche Kritik
évaluer critique élogieuse
valutare critica esagerata
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He hoped to pursue a career in film-making. Put those heavy bags down for a minute.
They’re putting up several new office blocks in the centre of town.
Dan had a puzzled expression on his face. She’s always quarrelling with her sister. a quest for knowledge I’m thinking about quitting school. The government has promised to continue the fight against racism. Raise your hand if you know the answer. The Centre provides a range of services for the elderly. The lake must rank as one of the most beautiful in Europe. Old cars in good condition are a rarity. Johnson is rated one of the best basketball players in the world.
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raw
adj
rɔː
roh
cru
crudo
raw onions
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react readership
v n
riˈækt ˈriːdəʃɪp
reagieren Leserschaft
réagier lecteurs
reagire lettori
The audience reacted by shouting and booing. a magazine with a readership of 60,000
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realist recall receipt recipe
n n n n
ˈrɪəlɪst rɪˈkɔːl, ˈriːkɔːl rɪˈsiːt ˈresəpi
Realist Erinnerung Beleg Rezept
réaliste mémoire reçu recette
realista recordo, memoria ricevuta ricetta
She had always been a realist, not a dreamer. A child’s recall is usually accurate. Always keep the receipt. a recipe for chocolate cake
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recipient reckon recognisable recollection
n v adj n
rɪˈsɪpiənt ˈrekən rekɒgˈŋaɪzəbl ˌrekəˈlekʃən
Empfänger glauben, vermuten wiedererkennbar Erinnerung
destinataire croire reconnaissable mémoire, souvenir
destinatario credere riconoscibile memoria, ricordo
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recommend
v
ˌrekəˈmend
empfehlen
recommander
raccomandare
Dentists strongly recommend that you change your toothbrush every few months.
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recommendation
n
ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃən
recommandation, préconisation
raccomandazione
The committee made detailed recommendations to the school.
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record recover
n v
ˈrekɔːd rɪˈkʌvə
Rekord zurückerhalten
record récupérer
record ricevere indietro
Who holds the world record for the men's 100-metre sprint? My uncle is recovering from a heart attack.
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recovery recruit
n v
rɪˈkʌvəri rɪˈkruːt
Genesung einstellen, anwerben
guérison recruter
convalescenza impiegare
He has made a remarkable recovery from the operation. It’s not easy to recruit well-qualified people.
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recurring
adj
rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ
wiederkehrend
récurrent
ricorrente
Your son's bad behaviour seems to be a recurring problem.
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reduce
v
rɪˈdjuːs
reduzieren
réduire
ridurre
They’re trying to reduce the number of students in the college.
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reduction
n
rɪˈdʌkʃən
Rückgang
réduction
riduzione
a reduction in the number of students choosing science
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reduction
n
rɪˈdʌkʃən
Rückgang
réduction
riduzione
a reduction in the number of students choosing science
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Who was the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize last year? We’ve done all we can, I reckon. He had no recollection of the accident.
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re-enter
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v
riː ˈentə
wieder eintreten
entrer à nouveau
rientrare
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reference
n
ˈrefərəns
Empfehlung
référence
referenza
If you are interested in the job, please send us a copy of your CV and a reference from a previous employer.
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reflect
v
rɪˈflekt
widerspiegeln
refléter
riflettere
The mountain was reflected in the waters of the lake.
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reflect refugee regard reggae
v n v n
rɪˈflekt ˌrefjʊˈdʒiː rɪˈgɑːd ˈregeɪ
reflektieren Flüchtling betrachten Reggae
refléter réfugié considérer reggae
riflettere rifugiato considerare reggae
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region register register
n v v
ˈriːdʒən ˈredʒɪstə ˈredʒɪstə
Region registrieren anmelden
région enregistrer se présenter
regione registrare registrare
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reinvent yourself
v phr
ˌriːɪnˈvent jɔːˈself
erfinde dich neu, erfinden Sie sich neu réinvente-toi, réinventez-vous reinventati, reinventate
Many pop singers of the 80s are trying to reinvent themselves to sell more records.
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relate to reliable reliance relief
v adj n n
rɪˈleɪt tə rɪˈlaɪəbəl rɪˈlaɪəns rɪˈliːf
sich identifizieren mit zuverlässig Abhängigkeit Erleichterung
s'identifier à fiable dépendance soulagement
identificarsi con affidabile dipendenza sollievo
I like watching her TV show because I feel I can really relate to her experiences. Rick is hard-working and very reliable. our reliance on imported oil a tremendous feeling of relief
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relieved
adj
rɪˈliːvd
erleichtert
soulagé
facilitato
I was relieved to be out of hospital and back home.
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relocate rely on remains remarkable remote
v v n adj adj
ˌriːləʊˈkeɪt rɪˈlaɪ ɒn rɪˈmeɪnz rɪˈmɑːkəbəl rɪˈməʊt
umziehen sich verlassen auf Reste bemerkenswert abgelegen
délocaliser, déménager compter sur restes remarquable éloigné
cambiare casa, trasferirsi affidarsi resti rimarchevole remoto
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remove
v
rɪˈmuːv
beseitigen
éliminer
rimuovere, eliminare
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The mountain was reflected in the waters of the lake. a refugee camp near the border I’ve always regarded you as my friend. She travelled through the north-eastern region of Russia. You need to register with a doctor. You need to register with a doctor.
Our company relocated from Birmingham to Glasgow. the remains of a temple a remarkable achievement a remote village The police will remove any illegally parked cars.
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renowned
adj
rɪˈnaʊnd
berühmt
illustre
illustre/famoso
an island renowned for its beauty
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rent out
phr v
rent aʊt
vermieten
louer
affittare
We've got a house in the south of France which we rent out to holiday makers.
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replacement reputable reputation request request research reserved
n adj n v n n adj
rɪˈpleɪsmənt ˈrepjətəbəl ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən rɪˈkwest rɪˈkwest rɪˈsɜːtʃ, ˈriːsɜːtʃ rɪˈzɜːvd
Ersatz mit gutem Ruf Reputation auffordern Aufforderung, Verlangen Untersuchungen zurückhaltend
remplaçant de bonne réputation réputation demander demande recherches réservé
ricambio con buona reputazione/fama reputazione esortare richiesta, domanda richerche riservata
We’re waiting for Mr Dunley’s replacement. a reputable company a man with a reputation for honesty The pilot requested permission to land. We’ve made a request for new equipment. scientific research into heart disease Ellen was a shy, reserved girl.
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resign
v
rɪˈzaɪn
kündigen
démissionner
licenziare
Burton resigned from the company yesterday.
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resistance
n
rɪˈzɪstəns
Abwehrkraft
résistance
forza di difesa
There is strong public resistance to the new taxes.
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resolve
v
rɪˈzɒlv
lösen
résoudre
risolvere
efforts to resolve the conflict in the Middle East
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reveal reversal reviewer
v n n
rɪˈviːl rɪˈvɜːsəl rɪˈvjuːə
enthüllen Tausch, Umkehr Kritiker
révéler renversem*nt critique
rivelare cambio, ritorno critico
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revolutionise
v
ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz
revolutionieren
révolutionner
rivoluzionare
New technology is going to revolutionize everything we do.
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rhyme rhythm ridiculous
n n adj
raɪm ˈrɪðəm rɪˈdɪkjələs
Reim Rhythmus absurd
rime rythme absurde
rima ritmo assurdo
a collection of traditional rhymes with illustrations Drums are basic to African rhythm. That’s a ridiculous idea!
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ring a bell rip off ritual roast
v phr phr v n v
rɪŋ ə bel rɪp ɒf ˈrɪtʃuəl rəʊst
bekannt vorkommen wegreißen Ritual backen
dire qch à qqn arracher rituel rôtir
sembrare di conoscere travolgere rituale arrostire
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The information was first revealed in a Sunday newspaper. a sudden reversal of government policy
Her name rings a bell, but I can’t remember her face. church rituals Are you going to roast the chicken?
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rock icon roll rolling news roommate
n v n n
rɒk ˈaɪkɒn rəʊl ˈrəʊlɪŋ njuːz ˈruːmˌmeɪt, ˈrʊm-
Rockikone rollen Nachrichtenschleife Zimmergenosse
icône rock rouler information continue camarade de chambre
icone di rock rollare notizie continue compagno di stanza
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rough and ready rowdy ruin
phr adj v
rʌf ənd ˈredi ˈraʊdi ˈruːɪn
schlecht und recht laut ruinieren
tant bien que mal tapageur ruiner
alla bell'e meglio clamoroso rovinare
The tests are only a rough and ready guide to a pupil’s future development.testbe rowdy children This new road will ruin the countryside.
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rumoured run out run over rural
adj phr v phr v adj
ˈruːməd rʌn aʊt rʌn ˈəʊvə ˈrʊərəl
Gerüchten zufolge zur Neige gehen überfahren ländlich, auf dem Land
on dit que... ne plus rester écraser rural
corre voce che… volgere alla fine tirare sotto rurale
It was rumoured that a magazine offered £10,000 for her story. We’ve run out of sugar. He was run over and killed by a bus. a peaceful rural setting
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rural
adj
ˈrʊərəl
ländlich
rural
rurale
The country's rural areas have been the worst affected by the disaster.
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rush in ruthlessly sack safeguard
phr v adv v v
rʌʃ ɪn ˈruːθ ləsli sæk ˈseɪfgɑːd
hineinstürmen rücksichtslos entlassen sicher aufbewahren
entrer précipitamment sans pitié mettre qn à la porte sauvegarder
entrare freneticamente senza riguardo licenziare salvaguardia
We all rushed into her office to congratulate her on her promotion. The uprising was ruthlessly suppressed. Campbell was sacked for coming in drunk. laws to safeguard endangered animals
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satisfied saturate sauté scale scam
adj v v n n
ˈsætəsfaɪd ˈsætʃəreɪt ˈsəʊteɪ skeɪl skæm
zufrieden sättigen sautieren Schuppe Betrug
satisfait saturer faire sauter écaille escroquerie
contento saziare far saltare in padella scaglia raggiro
I’m not really satisfied with the way he cut my hair. Rain had saturated the ground. Sauté the onions for 5 minutes. a large-scale development project He got involved in a credit card scam.
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scenario scenery schedule scooter scratch
n n n n v
səˈnɑːriəʊ ˈsiːnəri ˈʃedjuːl, ˈskeˈskuːtə skrætʃ
Szenario Umgebung Programm Moped, Motorroller zerkratzen
scénario cadre, environs programme scooter érafler
scenario circondario, ambiente programma motorino sgraffiare
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Example Sentence The ball rolled across the lawn. one of my college roommates
The worst-case scenario would be if the college had to close. Alaska’s magnificent scenery The project looks like finishing on schedule. Try not to scratch those mosquito bites.
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script
n
skrɪpt
Drehbuch
script
sceneggiatura, copione
Arabic script
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seat seaweed
v n
siːt ˈsiːwiːd
Sitzplätze bieten Alge, Seegras
accueillir algue
accomodarsi alghe
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secrecy
n
ˈsiːkrəsi
Geheimhaltung
confidentialité
segretezza
The operation was carried out in total secrecy.
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section
n
ˈsekʃən
Abschnitt
section
sezione
Some sections of the motorway are very busy.
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sector secure security
n adj n
ˈsektə sɪˈkʊə sɪˈkjʊərəti
Abschnitt sicher Sicherheitskontrolle
secteur sûr, en sûreté sécurité
settore securo, a controllo di sicurezza
the public sector (=businesses controlled by the government) a secure job the man in charge of airport security
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seduce see eye to eye seek selfish sell-out semi-fictional
v idiom v adj adj adj
sɪˈdjuːs siː aɪ tə aɪ siːk ˈselfɪʃ ˈselaʊt ˈsemi ˈfɪkʃənəl
verführen einer Meinung sein suchen egoistisch ausverkauft mehr oder weniger fiktiv
séduire être d'accord chercher égoïste complet plus ou moins fictif
sedurre essere d'accordo cercare egoistico completo, esaurito più o meno finto, a
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sends shivers up your spine sensationalism sense senseless sensible sensitivity serial serial number series series set sail
phr n v adj adj n n n n n v phr
sendz ˈʃɪv əz ʌp jɔː spaɪn senˈseɪʃənəlɪzəm sens ˈsensləs ˈsensəbəl ˌsensəˈtɪvəti ˈsɪəriəl ˈsɪəriəl ˈnʌmbə ˈsɪəriːz ˈsɪəriːz set seɪl
Gänsehaut verursachen Sensationen spüren sinnlos, unvernünftig vernünftig Gespür Serie Seriennummer Serie Reihe Segel setzen
donner des frissons le sensationnel sentir insensé raisonnable sensibilité feuilleton numéro de série série série prendre la mer
provocare pelle d'oca sensazionale sentire senza senso ragionevole sensibilità serial, sceneggiato numero di serie seriale serie issare le vele
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The new Olympic stadium seats over 70,000.
people who were seduced into investing in the company We didn’t exactly see eye to eye. The UN is seeking a political solution. That was a very selfish thing to do. The concert was expected to be a sell-out.
I could sense that something was wrong. senseless violence She’s a very sensible girl. His comments show a lack of sensitivity. a television serial Each computer has a serial number on it. series of accidents series of accidents The ship set sail at dawn.
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set up setting setting settle down
phr v n n phr v
set ʌp ˈsetɪŋ ˈsetɪŋ ˈsetl daʊn
gründen Handlungsort Ort der Handlung sich niederlassen
fonder cadre cadre s'installer
fondare scenario scenario insediarsi
She left the company to set up her own business. a farmhouse in a beautiful setting a farmhouse in a beautiful setting Settle down, class.
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shelter shiver
n v
ˈʃeltə ˈʃɪvə
Unterkunft zittern
abri grelotter
alloggiamento tremare
He was standing in the shelter of a doorway. Come inside, you’re shivering.
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shoot to fame shoplifting shopping trolley
v phr n n
ʃuːt tə feɪm ˈʃɒpˌlɪftɪŋ ˈʃɒpɪŋ ˈtrɒli
auf einen Schlag berühmt werden Ladendiebstahl Einkaufswagen
e retrouver propulsé sur le devant de la scene vol à l'étalage caddie, chariot
taccheggio carrello della spesa
She was arrested for shoplifting.
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short shorten short-term sick and tired
adj v adj phr
ʃɔːt ˈʃɔːtn ˌʃɔːt ˈtɜːm sɪk ənd taɪəd
knapp kürzer werden Kurzzeitetwas gründlich satthaben
à court (d'argent) diminuer à court terme en avoir marre de
breve/corto accorciarsi a corto termine essere arcistufo di
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sieve
v
sɪv
sieben
tamiser
filtrare
Sieve the flour and cocoa powder into a bowl.
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sign up
phr v
saɪn ʌp
anmelden
s'inscrire
iscrivere
The Yankees signed him up when he finished college.
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signal significant
n adj
ˈsɪgnəl sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt
Signal bedeutend
signal important
segnale importante
That was the signal for me to switch out the lights. significant changes in the exam system
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sink or swim sitcom
phr n
sɪŋk ɔː swɪm ˈsɪtkɒm
friss oder stirb Sitcom
marche ou crève sitcom
o la va o la spacca sitcom
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sketch sketch show skid slide
n n v v
sketʃ sketʃ ʃəʊ skɪd slaɪd
Sketch Sketchsendung schlittern gleiten
sketch émission de sketch déraper glisser
sketch emissione di sketch scivolare, slittare scivolare
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Can you lend me a fiver (=£5)? I'm a bit short on cash. Smoking shortens your life.
They don’t give you a lot of guidance – you’re just left to sink or swim, really.leave
Dave drew a rough sketch of his apartment. The car skidded on ice. The children were sliding along the ice.
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slip slogan slope
v n n
slɪp ˈsləʊgən sləʊp
ausrutschen Slogan, Werbespruch Abhang
glisser slogan flanc
sdrucciolare slogan discesa
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slot slum snatch sneeze sniff sniper
n n v v v n
slɒt slʌm snætʃ sniːz snɪf ˈsnaɪpə
Sendeplatz Elendsviertel schnappen niesen riechen an Heckenschütze
créneau quartier pauvre voler éternuer sentir tireur embusqué
spazio bassifondi arraffare starnutire annusare cecchino
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snooker snow globe soap opera soar
n n n v
ˈsnuːkə snəʊ gləʊb səʊp ˈɒpərə sɔː
Snooker (Billardspiel) Schneeglas Seifenoper stark steigen
snooker (variante du billard) boule à neige soap monter en flèche
snooker boccia di neve soap opera montare forte
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sociable
adj
ˈsəʊʃəbəl
gesellig
sociable
socievole
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social networking site sociologist
n n
ˈnetwɜːkɪŋ saɪt ˌsəʊʃ i ˈɒl ədʒ ɪst
soziales Netzwerk Soziologe
réseau social sociologue
rete sociale sociologo
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solar-powered solo song sooner or later sort out
adj adv n phr phr v
ˈsəʊlə ˈpaʊəd ˈsəʊləʊ sɒŋ ˈsuːn ɔː ˈleɪtə sɔːt aʊt
solarbetrieben allein Lied früher oder später in Ordnung bringen
qui fonctionne à l'énergie solaire seul chanson tôt ou tard mettre bon ordre à
commosso per energia solare solo When did you first fly solo? canzone prima o poi He’s bound to find out sooner or later. mettere in ordine
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sound sour
adj adj
saʊnd saʊə
solide sauer
solide aigre
solido agro, arrabbiato
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spam
n
spæm
Spam
spam
spam
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Put 20p in the slot and see how much you weigh. He had grown up in the slums of Chicago. The boy snatched the note from her hand. The dust is making me sneeze. Stop sniffing and blow your nose.
They meet up every Friday to play snooker.
The temperature soared to 32°. Gen and John are a pleasant, sociable couple. Facebook is the most well-known social networking site.
Our helpline offers sound advice to new parents. You can filter out spam with special software.
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speed camera speedboat spokesman
n n n
spiːd ˈkæmərə ˈspiːdbəʊt ˈspəʊksmən
Radarkontrolle Rennboot Sprecher
contrôle-radar vedette porte-parole
controllo radar motoscafo annunciatore
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sponsor spontaneous
v adj
ˈspɒnsə spɒnˈteɪniəs
finanziell unterstützen spontan
sponsoriser spontané
sponsorizzare spontaneo
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sportswear spot check sprain spring sprinkle
n n v n v
ˈspɔːtsweə spɒt tʃek spreɪn sprɪŋ ˈsprɪŋkəl
Sportkleidung Stichprobenkontrolle Verstauchung Federn bestreuen
vêtements de sport contrôle surprise se faire une entorse élasticité saupoudrer
abbigliamento sportivo controllo a campione storcere elasticità costellare
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stab in the back stagger stalking stamina
v phr v n n
stæb ɪn ðə bæk ˈstægə ˈstɔːkɪŋ ˈstæmənə
in den Rücken fallen überraschen Stalking Ausdauer
poignarder dans le dos stupéfier filature persévérance
voltare le spalle a qcn sorprendere, perplimere stalking stamina, perseveranza
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stand-up stare starfish start off statement stationary statuette status status steering wheel
adj v n phr v n adj n n n n
ˈstændʌp steə ˈstɑːˌfɪʆ stɑːt ɒf wɪð ˈsteɪtmənt ˈsteɪʃənəri ˌstætʃuˈet ˈsteɪtəs ˈsteɪtəs ˈstɪərɪŋ wiːl
Stand-upstarren Seestern beginnen Aussage standortgebunden Statuette Status Status Lenkrad
one-man show comique regarder fixement étoile de mer démarrer, commencer déclaration stationnaire figurine prestige prestige volant
una commedia di un solo uomo fissare stella di mare cominciare dichiarazione essere vincolato a un posto statuetta status status volante
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step step by step
n n phr
step step baɪ step
Schritt Stück für Stück
pas petit à petit
passo pezzo per pezzo
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Example Sentence There are speed cameras everywhere nowadays! a White House spokesman This competition is sponsored by British Airways a spontaneous reaction It is unacceptable to wear sportswear to work. Police are doing spot checks on cars. I fell and sprained my ankle. Sprinkle the cheese over the salad. I trusted him until he stabbed me in the back. Tom staggered drunkenly into the kitchen. exercises to improve speed and stamina a stand-up comedian She stared at me in horror.
a stationary vehicle the status of women in society
It took me ages to learn the basic steps of salsa dancing. Take each lesson step by step.
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step down stereotype stick to stiff stimulating stimulating stir stir
phr v n phr v adj adj adj v n
step daʊn ˈsteriətaɪp, ˈstɪərstɪk tə stɪf ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪŋ ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪŋ stɜː stɜː
zurücktreten Stereotyp treu bleiben steif anregend anregend rühren Aufregung
démissionner stéréotype s'en tenir à raide stimulant stimulant remuer sensation
arretrare stereotipico rimanere fedele rigido stimulante stimolante mescolare agitazione
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stop off storage straightaway stranded
phr v n adv adj
stɒp ɒf ˈstɔːrɪdʒ ˌstreɪtəˈweɪ ˈstrændɪd
Zwischenstation einlegen Lagerung sofort gestrandet
faire une escale stockage tout de suite jeté sur la côte
fermarsi ad una stazione intermedia stoccaggio subito arenato
We stopped off at the supermarket on the way home. a shed for the storage of tools We need to start work straightaway. Bad weather left travellers stranded.
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strap
v
stræp
festschnallen
attacher
affibbiare
Make sure your backpack is strapped on tightly.
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strength stretch stretch strict strike
n n v adj v
streŋθ, strenθ stretʃ stretʃ strɪkt straɪk
Stärke Abschnitt strecken streng beeindrucken
force tronçon étirer strict frapper
forza tronco estendere severo impressionare
The strength and optimism of the tsunami victims is an inspiration to us all. a beautiful stretch of coastline Don’t stretch my jumper! a strict teacher The car struck a tree.
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strike back stroke stroll stubborn stuck stumble across subheading
phr v n v adj adj phr v n
straɪk bæk strəʊk strəʊl ˈstʌbən stʌk ˈstʌmbəl əˈkrɒs ˈsʌbˌhedɪŋ
zurückschlagen Schlaganfall spazieren beharrlich, dickköpfig stecken bleiben stolpern über Untertitel
contre-attaquer congestion cérébrale flâner, se promener obstiné, entêté se coincer tomber par hasard sur sous-titre
controbattere colpo apoplettico passeggiare testardo, tignoso bloccarsi incespicare, inciampare sottotitolo
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submission
n
səbˈmɪʃən
Einreichung
contribution
contrubuzione
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Example Sentence stereotypical images of women I’ve got a stiff neck. a stimulating conversation a stimulating conversation Add milk, then stir for five minutes.
We instruct our staff never to strike back, however angry they feel. He had a stroke last year. We strolled along the beach. Steve can be very stubborn sometimes.
The prisoners were starved into submission.
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subsidy subtropical
n adj
ˈsʌbsədi ˌsʌbˈtrɒpɪkəl
Subvention subtropisch
subvention subtropical
sovvenzione subtropicale
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suicide suitable sum up
n adj v phr
ˈsuːəsaɪd, ˈsjuːˈsuːtəbəl, ˈsjuːsʌm ʌp
Selbstmord geeignet zusammenfassen
suicide adéquat résumer
suicidio adatto riassumere
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summary summit sun roof
n n n
ˈsʌməri ˈsʌmɪt sʌn ruːf
Zusammenfassung Gipfel Schiebedach
sommaire sommet toit ouvrant
sommario picco tetto apribile
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sunrise
n
ˈsʌnraɪz
Sonnenaufgang
lever du soleil, aurore
levata del sole
In the summer we start work at sunrise and finish at sunset.
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supervision supplement
n n
ˌsuːpəˈvɪʒən ˈsʌpləmənt
Aufsicht Beilage
supervision supplément
supervisione supplemento
Part of your job involves the supervision of new employees. You may need vitamin supplements.
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supportive
adj
səˈpɔːtɪv
unterstützend, hilfsbereit
d'un grand secours
disponibile, collaborativo
Mark and Sally are very supportive of each other.
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surge surroundings surveillance
n n n
sɜːdʒ səˈraʊndɪŋz səˈveɪləns
Anstieg Umgebung Überwachung
hausse, montée, accroissem*nt environnement surveillance
aumento dintorni sorveglianza
a surge in oil prices I soon got used to my new surroundings. Police have the man under surveillance.
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survey
n
ˈsɜːveɪ
Umfrage
sondage
inchiesta, sondaggio
We conducted a survey of people’s eating habits.
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susceptible suspicious swan swap swarm swat sway
adj adj n v n v v
səˈseptəbəl səˈspɪʃəs swɒn swɒp swɔːm swɒt sweɪ
empfänglich misstrauisch Schwan umtauschen Schwarm totschlagen schwanken
prédisposé méfiant cygne échanger, changer masse écraser osciller
sensibile sospettoso cigno barattare torma anmmazzare oscillare
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There’s been a rise in the number of suicides among young men. We are hoping to find a suitable school. I’ve given a brief summary on a separate sheet. an economic summit
I’ve always been very susceptible to colds. a suspicious package Can I swap seats with you? a swarm of bees He calmly swatted a couple of flies. Trees swayed gently in the breeze.
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swerve swing swing in swipe
v v phr v v
swɜːv swɪŋ swɪŋ ɪn swaɪp
seitlich ausscheren schwingen sich herbeischwingen ziehen
faire un écart à balancer se balancer passer
sterzare bruscamente a lato oscillare pendolare passare
She swerved but too late. a sign swinging in the wind
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switch swollen
v adj
swɪtʃ ˈswəʊlən
vertauschen geschwollen
changer enflé
scambiare gonfio
If you switch to a low-fat diet, your health will improve. swollen glands
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sympathetic
adj
ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk
sympathisch
sympathique
simpatico
You should talk to Kerry - she's very sympathetic.
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symptom tabloid
n n
ˈsɪmptəm ˈtæblɔɪd
Symptom Boulevardzeitung
symptôme tabloïde
sintomo giornale scandalistico
Chest pain can be a symptom of heart disease. tabloid journalists
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tackle
v
ˈtækəl
in Angriff nehmen, angreifen
s'attaquer à, prendre de front
attaccare
a new attempt to tackle the problem of homelessness
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tactful tail light take advantage of take back to
adj n v phr phr v
ˈtæktfəl teɪl laɪt teɪk ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ əv teɪk bæk
taktvoll Rücklicht Vorteil ziehen aus erinnern an
discret feu arrière tirer profit de réveiller des souvenirs en qn
discreto luci posteriori avvantaggiarsi di ricordare a qn/qc
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take credit
v phr
teɪk ˈkredɪt
die Urheberschaft beanspruchen
s'attribuer le mérite
prendersi il merito
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take for granted take it or leave it take on take on take over
v phr phr phr v phr v phr v
teɪk fə ˈɡrɑːntəd teɪk ɪt ɔː liːv ɪt teɪk ɒn teɪk ɒn teɪk ˈəʊvə
als selbstverständlich hinnehmen ja oder nein, wie Sie wollen anstellen, beschäftigen einstellen; antreten gegen übernehmen
prendre pour acquis c'est à prendre ou à laisser embaucher embaucher; affronter s'emparer de
prendere per scontato prendere o lasciare impegniare, occupare assumere; battersi contro assumersi
teɪk pəˈzeʃən teɪk tə teɪk ʌp
in Besitz nehmen, an sich nehmen Gefallen finden an anfangen
prendre possession se prendre d'affection pour se mettre à
possessarsi di trovare piacere in qc cominciare
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take possession take to take up
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She swiped me across the face.
There was no tactful way of phrasing what he wanted to say.
His son will take over the business.
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takeaway talkative tap tap dancing
n adj n n
ˈteɪkəweɪ ˈtɔːkətɪv tæp tæp daːnsɪŋ, dæŋsɪŋ
Gericht zum Mitnehmen gesprächig Wasserhahn Stepptanz
repas à emporter bavard robinet danse à claquettes
cibo de asporto discorsivo rubinetto tip tap
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tap into tax evasion taxpayer taxpayer technique technological
phr v n n n n adj
tæp ˈɪntə tæks ɪˈveɪʒən ˈtæksˌpeɪə ˈtæksˌpeɪə tekˈniːk ˌteknəˈlɒdʒɪkəl◂
s. etwas zunutze machen Steuerhinterziehung Steuerzahler Steuerzahler Technik technisch
exploiter fraude fiscale contribuable contribuable technique technologique
approfittare, sfruttare evasione fiscale contribuente contribuente tecnica tecnico
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telethon temper temper
n n n
ˈteləθɒn, ˈtelɪθɒn ˈtempə ˈtempə
Telethon (TV-Sendung) Stimmung, Laune Temperament
téléthon humeur humeur
teleton (trasmissione) umore temperamento
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temporary temptation tent
adj n n
ˈtempərəri, -pəri tempˈteɪʃən tent
befristet, übergangsweise Versuchung Zelt
temporaire tentation tente
temporaneo tentazione tenda
He's got a temporary job working in an office. I had to resist the temptation to slap him. We looked for a place to put up our tent.
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term
n
tɜːm
Semester
trimestre
semestre
A million years isn’t a very long time in geological terms.
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terminology terrified terrifying
n adj adj
ˌtɜːməˈnɒlədʒi ˈterɪfaɪd ˈterəfaɪ-ɪŋ, ˈterɪfaɪ-ɪŋ
Terminologie ängstlich furchterregend
terminologie terrifié terrifiant
terminologia pavido terribile
It is important that lawyers use the correct terminology when they prepare contracts. I’m absolutely terrified of spiders. He told her of his terrifying experience.
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testimony texture
n n
ˈtestəməni ˈtekstʃə
Zeugenaussage Textur
témoignage texture, grain
testimonianza tessitura, consistenza
This achievement is a testimony to your hard work. the smooth texture of silk
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You forgot to turn off the tap. Jenny's just started tap-dancing classes. In her ew job she'll really need to tap into all her previous experience. It will cost taxpayers 1.3 million. It will cost taxpayers 1.3 million. guitar-playing techniques technological advances Tomorrow night there's a telethon to raise money for victims of the recent tsunami.
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the pros and cons theft theme
n phr n n
ðə prəʊz ənd kɒnz θeft θiːm
Vor- und Nachteile Diebstahl Thema
le pour et le contre vol sujet
il pro e il contro furto argomento, tema
When you're choosing a savings account, it is worthwhile spending some time weighing up the pros and cons (=thinking about them ) of the various types of account on offer.choosesavingbespendweighprocontyp e Car theft is on the increase in this area. Love is the main theme of the book.
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therefore
adv
ˈðeəfɔː
deshalb
donc
dunque
The car is smaller and therefore cheaper to run.
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thickness think straight
n v phr
ˈθɪknəs θɪŋk streɪt
Dicke klar denken
épaisseur avoir les idées claires
spessore connettere
the different thicknesses of the old stone walls I’m so nervous I can’t think straight.
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thorough threaten thrilled through and through throw out
adj v adj phr phr v
ˈθʌrə ˈθretn θrɪld θruː ənd θruː θrəʊ aʊt
gründlich drohen begeistert durch und durch ablehnen
minutieux menacer excité jusqu'aux bouts des ongles rejeter
accurato minacciare agitato da capo a piedi rifiutare
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tide
n
taɪd
Ebbe, Flut, Gezeit
marée
marea
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tight-fisted tile time after time tinned tiptoe titanium toddler toiletries
adj n idiom adj v n n n
ˌtaɪt ˈfɪstəd taɪl taɪm ˈɑːftə taɪm tɪnd ˈtɪptəʊ taɪˈteɪniəm ˈtɒdlə ˈtɔɪlətriz
geizig, knauserig Platte, Fliese immer wieder in Dosen herumschleichen um Titan Kleinkind Toilettenartikel
radin tuile, carreau encore et toujouts en boîte tourner autour du pot titane bambin, petit enfant articles de toilette
taccagno piastrella sempre (di nuovo) in scatola camminare in punta di piedi titanio bambino prodotti per la cura del corpo
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The police carried out a thorough search of the house. The hijackers threatened to shoot him. We were so thrilled to hear about the baby. a typical Englishman through and through High tide (=when the sea is highest) is at 9 o’clock tonight. He never gives money to charity - he's so tight-fisted! bathroom tiles Time after time he failed to get a job. They tiptoed silently out.
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top priority top up topping top-rated
n phr v n adj
tɒp praɪˈɒrəti tɒp ʌp ˈtɒpɪŋ ˌtɒp ˈreɪt ɪd
oberste Priorität aufladen Belag sehr gut bewertet
priorité absolue recharger garniture très bien classé
ultima priorità ricaricare companatico valutato molto bene
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tornado
n
tɔːˈneɪdəʊ
Tornado
tornade
tornado
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torture toss toss back
v v phr phr v
ˈtɔːtʃə tɒs ə kɔɪn tɒs bæk
foltern werfen zurückwerfen
torturer lancer relancer
torturare lanciare rilanciare
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totter around touching
phr v adj
ˈtɒtə əˈraʊnd ˈtʌtʃɪŋ
herumtorkeln berührend
tituber touchang
barcollare toccante
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touch-type tour operator
v n
ˈtʌtʃ taɪp tʊə ˈɒpəreɪtə
blind schreiben Reiseveranstalter
scrivere a macchina senza taper sans regarder le clavier guardare i tasti tour-opérateur operatore turistico
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track track
n n
træk træk
Pfad Strecke
sentier, chemin piste
sentiero pista
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track record tracksuit bottoms trade
n phr n n
træk ˈrekɔːd ˈtræksuːt ˈbɒt əmz treɪd
Erfolgsgeschichte Trainingshose Tausch
histoire de succès pantalon de survêtement échange
storia di successo tuta da ginnastica commercio, scambio
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trade-off trail behind
n phr v
ˈtreɪd ɒf treɪl bɪˈhaɪnd
Abwägung hinterherhinken
balancer le pour et le contre ne pas arriver à suivre
considerazione trascinarsi dietro
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trainee
n
ˌtreɪˈniː
Praktikant, Auszubildender, Volontär
stagiaire
stagista
She's only a trainee teacher at the moment but she qualifies in July.
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transform
v
trænsˈfɔːm
verändern
transformer
trasformare
The movie transformed Amy from an unknown schoolgirl into a star.
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pizza with extra toppings a top-rated TV show The tornado picked up their mobile home and dumped it across the street. Resistance leaders were tortured to death in prison.
The waitresses tottered around in their high heels, serving people drinks. a touching story
You can download her new track from the internet. a steep mountain track We’re looking for someone with a proven track record in selling advertising. They hope to increase trade with China. There is a trade-off between the risks and the benefits involved.
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translation
n
trænsˈleɪʃən, trænz-
Übersetzung
traduction
traduzione
I always write a translation of new English vocabulary in my own language in my notebook.
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transmit
v
trænzˈmɪt
übertragen
transmettre
trasmettere
We transmit our programme from the back of my father's van!
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trap traumatic travel pass tread
v adj n v
træp trɔːˈmætɪk ˈtrævəl pɑːs tred
fangen, einfangen, in eine Falle locken traumatisch Dauerfahrkarte treten
coincer traumatisant carte d'abonnement marcher sur
acchiappare traumatico abbonamento entrare in
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treadmill treat trek trial
idiom v prep phr n
ˈbiːɪŋ stʌk ɒn ə ˈtredˌmɪl triːt ɒn ə trek ˈtraɪəl
Tretmühle behandeln Treck, Wanderung Prüfstand
train-train traiter randonnée essai, test
tran tran, noria trattare gita, escursione test, prova
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trivial trombone
adj n
ˈtrɪviəl trɒmˈbəʊn
trivial Posaune
insignifiant trombone
triviale, banale trombone
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trustworthy
adj
ˈtrʌstˌwɜːði
vertrauenswürdig
digne de confiance
affidabile
James is my most loyal and trustworthy friend.
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tsunami tumour
n n
tsʊˈnɑːmi ˈtjuːmə
Tsunami Tumor
tsunami tumeur
tsunami tumore
The tsunami was caused by an earthquake in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. He died of a brain tumor.
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turn a blind eye turn down turn in
idiom phr v phr v
tɜːn ə blaɪnd aɪ tɜːn daʊn tɜːn ɪn
die Augen vor etwas verschließen ablehnen anzeigen
fermer les yeux rejeter dénoncer
chiudere un occhio rifiutare denunciare
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turn out turn up
phr v phr v
tɜːn aʊt tɜːn ʌp
sich herausstellen auftauchen
se révéler venir
rivelarsi emergere
Joanna wished things had turned out differently. If you’re cold, I can turn the heat up.
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tyre
n
taɪə
Reifen
pneu
gomma
I had a flat tyre (=all the air went out of it) on the way home.
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Two people were trapped in the burning building. a traumatic experience Sorry, did I tread on your foot?
She treats me like one of the family.
Why do families always argue over trivial matters?
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ultimate
adj
ˈʌltəmət
größte
suprême
supremo
the ultimate rock and roll band
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unaccustomed unavoidable
adj adj
ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl
ungewohnt unvermeidlich
inaccoutumé inévitable
inconsueto inevitabile
He was a country boy, unaccustomed to anurban way of life. an unavoidable delay
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uncomplicated undergo
adj v
(ˌ)ʌn ˈkɒmp lɪ keɪt ɪd ˌʌndəˈgəʊ
unkompliziert erdulden, durchmachen
pas compliqué subir
non complicato/ facile sopportare
She's a very nice, uncomplicated person who's always happy. He had to undergo major heart surgery.
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underground
n
ˈʌndəgraʊnd
U-Bahn
métro
metrò
I travel to work on the London Underground every day.
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underline
v
ˌʌndəˈlaɪn
unterstreichen
souligner
sottolineare
This tragic incident underlines the need for immediate action.
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undertake underweight
v adj
ˌʌndəˈteɪk ˌʌndəˈweɪt
unternehmen untergewichtig
faire maigre
intraprendere magro
Baker undertook the task of writing the report. an underweight baby
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undisputed
adj
ˌʌndɪˈspjuːtɪd
unbestritten
incontesté
incontestato
Doctors found undisputed evidence of nerve damage.
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unethical unfit
adj adj
ʌnˈeθɪkəl ʌnˈfɪt
unmoralisch nicht in Form sein
immoral ne pas être en forme
amorale non essere in forma
The scientists have been charged with unethical medical practices. He’s still unfit after his injury.
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unforgettable unplug unproductive
adj v adj
ˌʌnfəˈgetəbəl ʌnˈplʌg ˌʌnprəˈdʌktɪv
unvergesslich den Stecker herausziehen unproduktiv
inoubliable débrancher inproductif
indimenticabile estrarre l'innesto improduttivo
A visit to Morocco is a truly unforgettable experience. Unplug the TV before you go to bed. an unproductive meeting
62 28 35
unrealistic unreliable unspoilt
adj adj adj
ˌʌnrɪəˈlɪstɪk ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbəl ˌʌn ˈspɔɪəlt
unrealistisch unzuverlässig naturbelassen
irréaliste peu/non fiable préservé intact
irrealistico inaffidabile naturale
109 109 72 15
unsuspecting unzip upbeat upgrade
adj v adj v
ˌʌnsəˈspektɪŋ ʌnˈzɪp ˈʌpbiːt ʌpˈgreɪd
arglos den Reißverschluss öffnen fröhlich, optimistisch hochstufen
sans méfiance défaire la fermeture à glissière joyeux, optimiste avoir un surclassem*nt
senza malizia, ingenuo aprire la cerniera allegro aumentare la classe
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She had rather unrealistic expectations of marriage. The buses here are often unreliable. He would creep up from behind on his unsuspecting victims. a movie with an upbeat ending We need to upgrade our computer.
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ups and downs
n phr
ʌps ənd daʊnz
Höhen und Tiefen
des hauts et des bas
alti e bassi
Every marriage has its ups and downs.
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upset
v
ʌpˈset
aufgebracht
être contrarié
adirato, a
Kopp’s comments upset many of his listeners.
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upset
adj
ˌʌpˈset
verärgert
fâché
adirato
She’s still very upset about her father’s death.
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urban urgent usage utterly
adj adj n adv
ˈɜːbən ˈɜːdʒənt ˈjuːsɪdʒ, ˈjuːzˈʌtəli
städtisch dringed Gebrauch vollkommen
urbain urgent usage complètement
urbano urgente uso completamente
There is still a lot of crime in the city's urban areas. I have an urgent message for you. a book on modern English usage That’s utterly ridiculous!
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vaccinate vandalism vary vast
v n v adj
ˈvæksəneɪt ˈvændəlɪzm ˈveəri vɑːst
impfen Vandalismus reichen von ... bis enorm, groß
vacciner vandalisme varier de ... à énorme
vaccinare vandalismo variare di…a enorme
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vegetarianism
n
ˌvedʒəˈteəriənɪzəm, ˌvedʒɪˈteəriənɪzəm
Vegetarismus
végétarisme
vegetarismo
20 82 118 112 58
version version version vessel via
n n n n adv
ˈvɜːʃən ˈvɜːʃən ˈvɜːʃən ˈvesəl ˈvaɪə, ˈviːə
Version Version Ausgabe Schiff über
version version version vaisseau par
versione versione versione vascello via
163 96 111 30 60 25 60
vibrate vice-versa vicinity victim vine violation viral
v adv n n n n adj
vaɪˈbreɪt vaɪs ˈvɜːsə vəˈsɪnəti ˈvɪktɪm vaɪn ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən ˈvaɪərəl
vibrieren umgekehrt Nähe, Nachbarschaft Opfer Liane Verletzung viral, von Mund zu Mund
vibrer vice versa voisinage victime liane infraction viral
vibrare viceversa vicinità vittima liana ferita virale
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The children should all be vaccinated against measles. Prices vary from £15 to £25. vast areas of rainforest
The original version of the film was much better. the original version of the film the original version of the film a fishing vessel We’re flying to Denver via Chicago. The vocal cords vibrate as air passes over them.
victims of crime human rights violations a viral infection
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visible
adj
ˈvɪzəbəl
sichtbar
visible
visibile
The lights of the city were clearly visible below them.
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vital
adj
ˈvaɪtl
wesentlich
indispensable, primordial
essenziale
His evidence was vital to the defence case.
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vivid vocals voice-activated volume volunteer
adj n adj n n
ˈvɪvɪd ˈvəʊkəlz vɔɪs ˈæktɪˌveɪtɪd ˈvɒljuːm ˌvɒlənˈtɪə
lebhaft Gesang sprachaktiviert Menge freiwillig
vif chant à commande vocale volume volontaire
vivace canto, canzone attivato per la voce quantità volontario
153 20 151 81
vomit vulnerable wade waltz
v adj v n
ˈvɒmɪt ˈvʌlnərəbəl weɪd wɔːls
sich erbrechen gefährdet durcharbeiten Walzer
vomir vulnérable étudier à fond valse
vomitare vulnerabile addentrarsi valzer
151 56 34 152 116 28
wander warfare wastefully water-proof weak wealthy
v n adv adj adj adj
ˈwɒndə ˈwɔːfeə ˈweɪst fəl‿i ˈwɔːtə pruːf wiːk ˈwelθi
wandern Krieg sinnlos wasserdicht schwach wohlhabend, reich
se promener, se balader guerre inutilement imperméable faible riche
camminare, passeggiare guerra inutilmente impermeabile debole rico
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weapon
n
ˈwepən
Waffe
arme
arma
154 39 94 150 62
weather forecast webinar weigh up weight-training weird
n n phr v n adj
ˈweðə ˈfɔːkɑːst 'webɪnɑː weɪ ʌp weɪt ˈtreɪnɪŋ wɪəd
Wettervorhersage Webinar abwägen Krafttraining merkwürdig, eigenartig
prévisions météorologiques webinaire peser musculation bizarre
previsioni del tempo webinario pesare bodybuilding strano
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a vivid description of her childhood in Cornwall The song features Elton John on vocals. Can you turn down the volume on the TV? The helplines are manned by volunteers. He had swallowed so much sea water he wanted to vomit. The army was in a vulnerable position. We waded across the stream. a Strauss waltz We spent the morning wandering around the old part of the city. the realities of modern warfare Lily had wastefully left the light on. She’s too weak to feed herself. an extremely wealthy family They were armed with knives and other weapons. It’s going to rain, according to the weather forecast.
I had a really weird dream.
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what goes around comes around idiom
wɒt ɡəʊz əˈraʊnd kʌmz Wie man in den Wald əˈraʊnd hineinruft, so schallt es heraus on récolte ce qu'on a semé
chi la fa, l'aspetti
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when in Rome do as the Romans do
idiom
wen ɪn rəʊm duː əz ðə Man sollte sich den örtlichen ˈrəʊm ənz duː Gegebenheiten anpassen
à Rome, fais comme les Romains
paese che vai, usanze che trovi
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whenever
conj
wenˈevə
sooft
chaque fois que
ogni volta che
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where there's life there's hope
idiom
weə ðeəz laɪf ðeəz həʊp
wo Leben ist, ist Hoffnung
tant qu'il y a de la vie, il y a de dove c'è la vita c'è anche la l'espoir speranza
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where there's smoke there's fire whereabouts
idiom n
weə ðeəz sməʊk ðeəz faɪə Wo Rauch ist, ist auch Feuer il n'y a pas de fumée sans feu non c'è fumo senza fuoco ˈweərəbaʊts Aufenthaltsort l'endroit où l'on est luogo di soggiorno
29 150 123 156 156 156 156 40 84
whereas whole new ballgame, a width windscreen windscreen wiper wing wing mirror wing-walking withdraw
conj idiom n n n n n n v
weərˈæz eɪ həʊl njuː ˈbɔːlgeɪm wɪdθ ˈwɪndskriːn ˈwɪndskriːn ˈwaɪpə wɪŋ wɪŋ ˈmɪrə wɪŋ ˈwɔːkɪŋ wɪðˈdrɔː, wɪθ-
wohingegen eine ganz neue Sache Breite Windschutzscheibe Scheibenwischer Kotflügel Seitenspiegel Wingwalking zurückziehen
alors que une autre paire de manches largeur pare-brise essuie-glace aile rétroviseur latéral wingwalking retirer
mentre una nuova questione ampiezza parabrezza tergicristallo parafango specchietto laterale wingwalking ritirare
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withdrawal witness
n v
wɪðˈdrɔːəl, wɪθˈwɪtnəs
Rücktritt, Rücknahme Zeuge
retrait témoin
recesso testimone
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witty workaholic worn out wrap yell yurt
adj n adj v v n
ˈwɪti ˌwɜːkəˈhɒlɪk wɔːn aʊt ræp jel jɜːt
witzig, geistreich Arbeissüchtiger, Workaholic erschöpft einpacken anschreien Jurte
plein d'esprit bourreau de travail épuisé envelopper crier yourte
spiritoso sgobbone, stacanovista esaurito/ stanco impaccare gridare yurta
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Whenever we come here, we always see someone we know.
His whereabouts are a mystery. Nowadays the journey takes six hours, whereas then it took several weeks. the width of the window
ducks flapping their wings
Injury forced her to withdraw from the race. I'd like to make a withdrawal of £200, please. Several people witnessed the attack. Geoff is always popular at dinner parties because he's so witty. You look worn out. The present was wrapped in gold paper. Someone yelled at her to stop.
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zoology
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zuːˈɒlədʒi, zəʊˈɒ-
Zoologie
zoologie
zoologia
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