Tt table noun 1 piece of furniture • ADJ. big, high, huge, large, long I little, low, small I circular, rectangular, round, square I drop-leaf, fold- away, folding, trestle Wearranged theparty food on a tres- tle table in the garden. I baize-covered, glass-topped, white-clothed, white-napped I glass, plastic, wooden I polished, scrubbed I ramshackle, rickety, rough I empty Wefound an empty table at the back of the restaur- ant. I bare I corner, window We'll take the corner table near the bar, please. I dining (room), kitchen She often does her homework at the kitchen table. I breakfast, din- ner, lunch Wenever discuss politics at the breakfast table. I conference, negotiating They spent hours around the negotiating table. I billiard, ping-pong, pool, snooker, table-tennis I makeshift We turned the box upside down and used it as a makeshift table. • VERB + TABLE sit around/round, sit (down) at They were all fiue of them sitting round the kitchen table. I get up from, leave He left the table in a hurry. I lay, set Please lay the table for six. I clear You clear the table and r II wash the dishes. I book, reserve Webooked a table in our favourite restaurantfor 8 p.m. • TABLE + NOUN decorations I edge • PREP. across the - She leaned across the table towards him. around/round the - Wegathered round the table to hear his news. at the - to sit down at the table on the - She put the vase on the table. over the - They flirted over the dinner table. under the- The potato rolled under the table. • PHRASES the centre/middle of the table, the edge/end/head of the table My father always sits at the head of the table. a round table discussion/meeting, round table talks All parties took part in the round table discussions on thepeace process. 2 list of facts/figures • ADJ. statistical I league The league table shows the Danish team infirst place with eight points. • VERB + TABLE compile, draw (up) I see See Table Xllfor population figures. • TABLE + VERB show sth • PREP. in a/the - He showed the price fluctuations in a statistical table. 0 United are second in the table. • PHRASES the bottom/top of the table, mid-table The team will be lucky tofinish. the season mid-table. tablet noun 1 pill • ADJ. Ecstasy, paracetamol, saccharin, sleeping, vita- min, etc. Take two paracetamol tablets with water. • VERB + TABLET take • PHRASES in tablet form The drug is now available in tablet and capsuleform. 2slab • ADJ. clay, stone, wax, etc. I commemorative, me- morial We had a memorial tablet put up on the church wall. tabloid noun • ADJ. daily, Sunday I national I popular • VERB + TABLOID read • TABLOID + NOUN journalism, newspaper, press He believes that the tabloid press has behaved disgracefully. • PREP. in a/the - I despair when I read what passes for news in some of the tabloids. taboo noun • ADJ. rigid, strict I deep-seated I cultural, gender, re- ligious, sexual, social I incest • VERB + TABOO observe his failure to observe the tribe's rigid taboos I break, flout, violate I break down theproblem of breaking down deep-seated cultural taboos I reinforce • TABOO + NOUN subject • PREP. - about the taboo about religion in British society - against the taboo against marrying aforeigner - on re- inforcing their taboos on sexuality - surrounding the ta- boos surrounding menstruation taboo adj. • VERBS be I become I remain I consider sth, regard sth as Sex is considered taboo as a topicfor discussion. • ADV strictly The subject of death was strictly taboo in their society. • PREP. to Such work was taboo to women. tack noun 1way of achieving sth • ADJ. right, wrong • VERB + TACK go off on, take, try New research is tak- ing a different tack. 0 The interviewer decided to try an- other tack. I change, switch She suddenly changed tack, taking him by surprise. • PREP on a/the - I think you're on the wrong tack with that approach. • PHRASES a change of tack 2 direction of a sailing boat in relation to the wind • ADJ. port, starboard I opposite • VERB + TACK sail on We were sailing on starboard tack. I change, swing onto/to The yacht swung to the op- posite tack. tackle noun • ADJ. bad, crunching, ferocious, high, hard, late, scything, strong Their captain was sent off for a high tackle on Cooper. I brave, skilful I cover, last-ditch Only a last-ditch tackle by Song prevented Raul from scoring. I sliding I flying A security guard brought him down with aflying tackle. I rugby • VERB + TACKLE execute, get in, go in for, make I managed toget in a sliding tackle, but he scored anyway. • PREP. -from a crunching tacklefrom. her opponent - on He was booked for a tackle from behind on Morris. I in a/the - She lost the ball in a tackle. tackle verb 1deal with sth difficult • ADV properly, seriously I directly, head-on The drugs problem has to be tackled head-on. I effectively, successfully • VERB + TACKLE attemptto, try to I help (to) I fail to failing to tackle the key issues • PREP. with The problem is being tackled with a range of measures. • PHRASES a way of tackling sth 2 in sport • ADV hard He can runtast and tackle hard. Please purchase PDF Split-Merge on www.verypdf.com to remove this watermark. tact tact noun • ADJ. considerable, great, the utmost • VERB + TACT have I call for, need, require The situ- ation called for considerable tact. I display, exercise, show, use Employees are trained to show tact and pa- tience with difficult customers. • PREP. with - The incident should have been handled with more tact by the police. • PHRASES a lack of tact, the soul of tact Their host, who was the soul of tact, never mentioned the incident again. tact and diplomacy/sensitivity tactic noun • ADJ. subtle I legitimate Some players see injuring their opponent as a legitimate tactic. I devious, dubious, underhand I aggressive, bully-boy, bullying, extreme, guerrilla, heavy-handed, militant, revolutionary, scare, shock, strong-arm, terror, violent I non-violent, softly- softly I psychological I smear I avoidance, delaying, diversionary, spoiling, stalling Children are adept at delaying tactics. I negative, time-wasting The coach was criticized for his negative tactics. I short-term I cam- paigning, marketing, negotiating, promotional I mili- tary, naval, parliamentary, police, political • VERB + TACTIC decide on, discuss, plan, talk (about), work out She decided on a stalling tactic. I adopt, apply, deploy, employ, try, use the temptation to use underhand tactics 0 They were desperate enough to try shock tactics. I resort to, stoop to I refuse to stoop to such bullying tactics. I change, rethink, switch They would do well to switch tactics. I demand, require Longer races de- mand different tactics. • TACTIC + VERB payoff, succeed, work His strong- arm tactics paid off I fail • PREP. -for teaching parents tacticsfor dealing with ag- gressive children tag noun 1 label • ADJ. identity, name, price The baby had aplastic name tag on its ankle. 0 Despite a price tag of £1 00000, the car sold was sold in two days. I security I gift, luggage I ankle, ear, wrist • VERB + TAG attach, put I still have toput gift tags on all thepresents. • PHRASES sth carries/has a price tag of £500/$10000, etc. This designer suit carries a price tag of £2 000. 2 reputation • VERB + TAG 10se,shakeoff,shedThepresidentmade several jokes in an attempt to shake off his 'humourless' tag. tail noun 1of an animal, a bird, etc. • ADJ. long I short I bushy, curly, curved, forked, pointed I muscular, prehensile • VERB + TAIL flick, swish, thrash, wag, whisk The dog wagged its tail furiously. I dock It used to befashionable todock horses' tails. • TAIL + VERB twitch, wag, wave The dog ran out with its tail wagging madly. • TAIL + NOUN feathers, fin 20f a thing • TAIL + NOUN section The plane's tail section had broken off I fin, light • PREP. atthe - the truck atthe tail of our convoy • PHRASES nose to tail Traffic which used to be nose to tail nourflouisfreely: tailor verb • ADV carefully I exactly I accordingly, individually, 784 specially, specifically We identify your needs, and tailor your training accordingly. • PREP. for a system that is specially tailored for small firms to The account offered by the bank will be tailored exactly toyour needs. tailored adj. • VERBS be • ADV beautifully, elegantly, exquisitely, finely, im- maculately, superbly wearing a beautifully tailored suit I perfectly I expensively take verb • ADV well I badly She took the news of her father's death very badly. I seriously I wanted to betaken serious- ly as an artist. I philosophically Harry took his rejection philosophically. • PREP. as He took what I said as a criticism. PHRASAL VERB take to sth • ADV. kindly They won't take kindly to being ordered about. takeover noun • ADJ. attempted, proposed I hostile I agreed I com- pany I communist, military • TAKEOVER + NOUN attempt, bid a hostile takeover bid I offer I battle The consortium won a fierce takeover battlefor the engineering group. takings noun • ADJ. the day's, the month's, etc. I weekly I gross, net I cash I record Store managers arepredicting record takings this Christmas. I bar, box office • VERB + TAKINGS add up, check, count (up) I boost The shop's new look has boosted its takings considerably. I cut • TAKINGS + VERB be up/down, drop, rise Box office takings are up by 40 % on last year. • PREP. in - She was losing about £100a week in takings. I -from the takingsfrom. wines and beers c;> Special page at BUSINESS tale noun • ADJ. long, rambling I amazing, bizarre, curious, extraordinary, fantastic, magical, marvellous, strange I awful, dire, sad, sorry, terrible the sorry tale of his mar- riage breakdown I dreary She was tired of hearing the same dreary tale of drunkenness and violence. I chilling, gruesome, hair-raising, horror, macabre I mysterious, spooky I funny, humorous, witty I foolish I lurid, spicy, tawdry I fanciful, far-fetched, incredible, tall, un- likely a tall tale that would fool no one I old wives' I rags-to-riches the rags-to-riches tale of an orphan who be- comes a star I epic, heroic an epic tale of courage and heroism I cautionary, moral, morality I folk, traditional I childhood I fairy (oftenfigurative) Winning the French Open was afairy-tale end to her career. I romantic • VERB + TALE narrate, regale sb with, relate, tell (sb) She regaled us with tales of her wild youth. I invent, make up, spin • TALE + VERB begin I unfold I concern sb/sth, in- volve sb/sth I be set in . a tale set in 19th-century Mos- cow I be based on sth • PREP. - about a tale about a hungry snake - of tales of adventure 0 the curious tale of the man who sold his hair • PHRASES a tale of woe (= about failure, bad luck, etc.),(have) a tale to tell Each of the survivors had a ter- rible tale to tell. telltales (= to say things about sb that are untrue or that they would prefer to be secret) Please purchase PDF Split-Merge on www.verypdf.com to remove this watermark. talent noun • ADJ. considerable, enormous, exceptional, extraor- dinary, formidable, genuine, great, major, outstanding, prodigious, rare, real, remarkable, special, tremendous, undoubted, unique I God-given, inborn, innate, nat- ural, raw Hard work is important, but it is no substitute for raw talent. I hidden, undiscovered I mediocre I fresh, new The company is always looking out for new talent. I young I precocious I home-grown, local one of thefeu: teams that relies on home-grown talent I top Weare losing our top talent to other countries who pay more. I acting, artistic, creative, literary, managerial, musical, scientif- ic, vocal, writing • VERB + TALENT have, possess The lad has undoubt- ed talent. I demonstrate, display, reveal, show I flaunt, show off The banquet gave the chef a chance toflaunt his talents. I direct, redirect, turn After making her name as a singer, she turned her talents to acting. I discover, rec- ognize, spot, unearth She has a keen eyefor spotting tal- ent. 0 United have unearthed a real talent in this young de- fender. I build (on), cultivate, develop, harness, make the most of, nurture, realize, tap, use, utilize an effort to develop his creative talents to the full 0 The theatre visits schools to tap young talent. I squander, waste His par- ents accused him of wasting his talents and abilities. • TALENT + VERB lie Her talents lay in organization. • TALENT + NOUN scout, spotter I competition, con- test,show • PREP. of - He is a violinist of exceptional talent. with/without - kids with musical talent I -for You have a natural talentfor storytelling. • PHRASES a man/woman, etc. of many talents, a wealth of talent There isa wealth of talent out there in our schools. a pool of talent Hollywood directors have a mar- vellous pool of acting talent to drauifrom. talented cuij. • VERBS be, seem, sound • ADV exceptionally, extraordinarily, extremely, high- ly, hugely, immensely, incredibly, outstandingly, really, supremely, truly, very an extraordinarily talented de- signer 0 Some of these young musicians are hugely talent- ed. I not particularly I quite I precociously a preco- ciously talented youngster I artistically, musically talk noun 1 a conversation • ADJ. good, little (often ironic), long, quiet, serious I will have to have a little talk with that young lady (= tell her that I disapprove of sth). I heart-to-heart, intimate • VERB + TALK have • TALK + NOUN show • PREP. - about I enjoyed our talk about the old days. -wlth I need to have a heart-to-heart talk with her. • PHRASES (exchange/make) small talk(= to talk polite- ly about unimportant things) He was never very good at making small talk with her parents. 2 talking • ADJ. excited, heady There was excited talk of emigrat- ing toAmerica. I ridiculous, wild There is ridiculous talk of her breaking the world record soon. I careless, dan- gerous, idle, loose I fighting, tough I straight She likes straight talk and hates hypocrites. I double The presi- dent's true agenda was hidden in political double talk. I dirty, filthy I cheap, easy, empty, mere The chairman's boasts about future profits was just cheap talk. I fine, grand (ironic) What all the fine talk came down to was hard cash. I baby I never used baby talk to my little girl. I pillow thepillow talk of lovers • TALK + VERB turn to sth Talk turned to money and tempers began tofray. 785 tall • PREP. - about/of All this talk of the president resigning is nonsense! • PHRASES be just talk 'You think it's just talk?' 'No, I think it's true.' for all the talk of sth For all the talk of bringing their children up the same, the boys ended up never doing any of the cooking. 3(also talks) discussions between official groups • ADJ. lengthy I high-level, top-level I informal I for- mal, official I private, secret I open I direct, face-to- face I wide-ranging I all-party, bilateral, inter-party, joint, multilateral, round-table, trilateral, tripartite I fresh, further I fruitless, inconclusive I crisis, emer- gency, urgent I exploratory, preliminary I constitu- tional, political I arms, pay, peace, trade • QUANT. round A further round of talks is expected in March. • VERB + TALK conduct, have, hold The two govern- ments held secret talks on the nuclear threat. I broker, host I attend, enter I initiate, open I break off, pull out of, walk out of The union has broken off talks with the management. I cancel, suspend I reopen, resume • TALK + VERB be scheduled Talks were scheduled for Rome the following month. I take place The peace talks will take place in Cairo. I begin, open, start I end I re- sume I be aimed at sth, be designed to the latest round of talks aimed at ending the civil war I centre on sth, concentrate on sth, cover sth, deal with sth, focus on sth The talks centred on bilateral trade. I produce sth Talks produced agreement on an end to the occupation. I be deadlocked, break down, collapse, fail, founder, stall The talks remain deadlocked over spending plans. 0 The talks foundered on the issue of compensation. • PREP. during - The agreement was concluded during talks in Beijing. in- He is currently in talks with tuiofoot- ball clubs. I- about/on/over holding talks over the polit- icaltuture of theprouince - between thejailure of talks be- tween the two communities - with The delegation arrived for talks with their government. 4 lecture • ADJ. entertaining, informative, interesting I intro- ductory I pep, sales, team I radio • VERB + TALK give I attend, go to • TALK + VERB be entitled sth She gave a very enter- taining talk entitled 'My life and hard times'. • PREP. - about/on Did you go tothe talk on Peru? talk verb • ADV. loudly I quietly I at length I continuously, end- lessly, incessantly, non-stop I freely I openly She talked quite freely about her work. I enthusiastically, ex- citedly I politely I glibly I vaguely He had talked vague- ly of going to work abroad. I casually I earnestly a group of students talking earnestly I sensibly Let's talk sensiblyaboutthis. I wildly • VERB + TALK be able to, can/could I can't talk about itjust now. I need to, wantto Ineed to talk toyou. I begin to I be easy to He was so easy to talk to. I be difficult to, be hard to I hear sb, listen to sb, overhear sb I loved to hear him talk about the old days. I make sb The police questioned him for four hours, trying to make him talk. I let sb Just shut up and let me talk for a minute. • PREP about talking about their new clothes of (formal) We often talked of the war. to r II talk to John this after- noon. with rve talked with him on the telephone. • PHRASES start/stop talking tall adj. • VERBS be, look, seem I become, get, grow • ADV. exceptionally, extremely, unusually, very I fair- Iy, quite, rather She is quite tallfor her age. Please purchase PDF Split-Merge on www.verypdf.com to remove this watermark. tame tame adj. 1 not afraid of people • VERBS be, look, seem I become • ADV. extremely, very I almost I quite 2 boring • VERBS appear, be, look, seem, sound I become I find sth Ifound office work very tame after army life. • ADV. positively, very living a life that makes Wild West movies look positively tame I a bit, a little, pretty, rather, somewhat To us it was all pretty tame stuff tan noun • ADJ. deep, golden I healthy I all-over I fake • VERB + TAN have I show off, sport Show off your tan in this little white top. I get, top up, work on I want to top up my tan on the sun bed at the gym. • PREP. against your- His teeth were a gleaming flash. of white against his tan. tangle noun • ADJ. bewildering, confused a confused tangle of ooices I dense, matted a dense tangle of undergrowth • VERB + TANGLE get into He got into a tangle with his budget figures. I sort out, unravel The legal tangle was never really unravelled. • PREP. in a- This string's in a tangle. tangled adj. • VERBS be, look I become, get • ADY. hopelessly I all My hair had got all tangled. I a bit Your hair looks a bit tangled. I up • PREP. in My legs got hopelessly tangled in the rope. tank noun 1 container • ADJ. empty, full I glass, steel I 4-foot, 50-gallon, 80- litre, etc. I fuel, gas, oil, oxygen, petrol, water the hot and cold water tanks I storage I septic, slurry I fish • VERB + TANK fill • TANK + VERB contain sth • PREP. in/into a/the- Put a littletishfood into the tank. I -of afull tank of petrol 2 military vehicle • ADJ. armoured, army, battle • VERB + TANK climb into, get into I drive • TANK + VERB roll Tanks rolled In to end the siege. • TANK + NOUN regiment tanker noun 1 ship carrying oil or petrol • ADJ. giant, huge, large I gas, oil I coastal • TANKER + VERB carry sth, transport sth a tanker carrying thousands of tons of crude oil I run aground The tanker ran aground in heavy seas and is breaking up on the rocks. I break up I spill sth A damaged tanker has spilled millions of gallons of oil into the sea. • TANKER + NOUN disaster, spill the worst year for tanker spills for ten years I fleet I route I traffic I oper- ator, owner 2 heavy vehicle for carrying liquids • ADJ. fuel, milk, petrol I road • VERB + TANKER drive • TANKER + VERB carry sth •. TANKER + NOUN driver tanned adj. • VERBS be, look I become, get • ADV deeply, very His blue eyes glittered in his deeply tannedface. I lightly, slightly I healthily 786 tantrum noun • ADJ. temper • VERB + TANTRUM have, throw He threw a tantrum on the school bus. I deal with I ignore tap noun 1 for water, gas, etc. • ADJ. hot, hot-water I cold, cold-water I mixer I drip- ping, running the sound of a dripping tap I leaky I bath, bathroom, kitchen • VERB + TAP turn (off/on) Turn the tap clockwise. I run You have to run the tap a long time before the hot water comes. • TAP + VERB drip, run Someone has left the tap run- ning. I leak • TAP + NOUN water I washer • PREP. on - The pub has two sorts of beer on tap (= in a barrel with a tap on it). 0 (figurative) Wehave this sort of information on tap (= available to be used at any time). 2 quick gentle blow; the sound it makes • ADJ. gentle,light,little I sharp • VERB + TAP give sb/sth • PREP. -rat There wasa little tap at the door. -on Hegave her a tap on the shoulder. tap verb • ADV gently, lightly She tapped herfingers gently on the table. I away She tapped away at her keyboard. • PREP. against, at, on, with She tapped the ice with a stick. tape noun 1 magnetic material used for recording • ADJ. magnetic The data is stored on the magnetic tape. I audio, computer, video (also videotape) I recording • VERB + TAPE hold sth on, store sth on I capture sth on, get sth on Police are examining the incident, which was captured on tape. I splice • TAPE + NOUN drive(= inacomputer) I recording • PREP. on - I'ue got the whole concert on tape. 2 cassette with magnetic tape on it • ADJ. cassette I audio, music, sound I video (also videotape) I demo, master I compilation a compilation tapefeaturing new Irish bands I blank I pre-recorded I bootleg, pirated The court heard that Ellis sold pirated tapes of Hollywood blockbusters. • VERB + TAPE make I made another tape toplay in the car. I play (back), put on The police will be able to play back the oideotapefor clues. I listen to, watch I mime to The singer was miming to a pre-recorded tape. I fast- forward, pause, replay, rewind, start, stop, wind back, wind forward/on I erase, wipe Someone had deliberately erased the tapes. • TAPE + VERB contain sth, have sth The tape con- tained damning evidence. 0 What does this tape have on it? • TAPE + NOUN deck, recorder I recording 310ng narrow strip of fabric/paper • ADJ. adhesive, Scotch TM, sticky I insulating, mask- ing I measuring I paper, plastic, steel I ticker I double- sided Fit the carpet using double-sided tape. • QUANT. piece, strip I roll • VERB + TAPE seal sth (up) with I sealed up the pack- age with strong adhesive tape. • TAPE + NOUN measure Use a steel tape measure to measure the dimensions of the room. 4 piece of material stretched across a racetrack • ADJ. finishing • VERB + TAPE break her look of triumph as she broke thefinishing tape Please purchase PDF Split-Merge on www.verypdf.com to remove this watermark. tape verb • ADV. firmly The wires are taped firmly together. I to- gether, up The box was all taped up. • PREP. onto, to She had taped a note to thefridge door. target noun 1sb/sth that you try to destroy, hurt, steal, etc. • ADJ. favourite, likely, natural, obvious, perfect, pos- sible, potential, prime, suitable The prime minister is a favourite target of comedians. I easy, sitting, soft, tempt- ing, vulnerable The stationary trucks were sitting targets for the enemy planes. I legitimate I intended I station- ary I moving I ground I military I civilian, non-military I terrorist • VERB + TARGET aim at, attack, go for, shoot at I hit, reach (used of a missile) The bomb reached its intended target ten seconds later. I miss, overshoot Thejlare over- shor its target and set light to a hotel. I destroy The mis- sile is aimed specifically to destroy military targets. I track The radar beam can track a number of targets al- most simultaneously. • PREP. off- The missile veered way off target and landed in the sea. on - Politically speaking, hisjibes were right on target. I -for an easy targetfor shoplifters 2object that you shoot at • VERB + TARGET put up, set up The archers were set- ting up their targets. I aim at, shoot at I hit I miss I use sth as The boys used an old treestump as a target. • TARGET + NOUN area I practice • PREP. off- Patton uiasjust off target with a header. on- His first shot was bang on target. wide of the - The shot went wide of the target. 3 result, person, etc. that you aim to reach • ADJ. achievable, attainable, low, modest, realistic I ambitious, demanding, difficult, high, tough, unrealis- tic She has always set herself very high targets. I impos- sible I clear I chief, key, main, major, primary, prime, principal I annual I immediate, initial I future, long- term, ultimate I attainment, economic, financial, growth, inflation, performance, production, profit, re- cruitment, sales, spending • VERB + TARGET set Managers must set targets that are realistic. I aim for Pupils should be given a target to aim for: I achieve, meet, reach I stay within in a desper- ate attempt to stay within budget targets I exceed The company pays bonuses to workers who exceed production targets. I fall short of • TARGET + NOUN audience, group, market I date to meet a target date of May 2002 I figure, price, weight • PREP. above (a/the) - Sales so far this year are 20% above target. off- Thesefigures are way off target. on - We are still right on target. over (a/the)- Many wage settle- ments reached were over the original target of 4%. to- wards (a/the) - Weare working towards a target of twenty cars a week. I -for setting new targets for growth target verb • ADV carefully, deliberately a carefully targeted mar- keting campaign 0 Children are deliberately targeted. I particularly, specifically • PREP. at The products are targeted at young people. for This hospital is targeted for additional funding. on Tax cuts should be targeted on the poor. towards Wetarget our services towards specific groups of people. tariff noun • ADJ. high, low I preferential, protective, punitive British industry was shelteredfromforeigtt competition by protective tariffs. I external I domestic, internal I im- port I customs • QUANT. levela40% level of tariffs on imports 787 task force • VERB + TARIFF fix, set The agreement fixed tariffs for foreign goods coming into Japan at 5%. I impose, intro- duce, levy The US could impose punitive tariffs of up to 100% on some countries' exports. I pay I increase, raise I cut, lower, reduce I abolish, eliminate • TARIFF + NOUN reduction, reform I structure, sys- tem I level, rate I barrier the aim of removing all tariff barriers by theyear 2003 • PREP. -on They set a tariffof36 % on British woolcloth. • PHRASES a reduction in tariff/tariffs tarnish verb 1become/make sth less bright • ADV badly The mirror had tarnished quite badly. 2spoil sth • ADV severely their severely tarnished reputation tart noun 1open pie • ADJ. fruit,jam, treacle I apple, strawberry, etc. • VERB + TART make 2woman • ADJ. cheap, little • VERB + TART look like That dress makes her look like a tart. I call sb He had called her a cheap little tart. task noun • ADJ. awesome, challenging, daunting, enormous, formidable, great, Herculean, huge, mammoth, mas- sive, monumental I arduous, demanding, difficult, exacting, exhausting, hard, laborious, onerous, stiff, time-consuming, tough, uphill I dangerous, hazardous I basic, easy, simple, small Translating the letter was no easy task. I menial, mundane, repetitive, tedious I complex, mind-boggling I delicate, tricky I fruitless, hopeless, impossible I daily, day-to-day, routine I central, fundamental, important, main, major, primary, principal The primary task of the chair is to ensure the meeting runs smoothly. I essential, vital I immediate, urgent I enviable, pleasant I thankless, unenviable, unpleasant I administrative, domestic, household, manual I self-appointed, self-imposed • VERB + TASK take on, take upon yourself, undertake Nobody was keen to take on such a thankless task. I ap- proach, get to grips with, tackle How doyou tackle a task like that? I carry out, do, fulfil, get on with, perform I left her to get on with the task of correcting the errors. I ac- complish, complete, succeed in I cope with I fail in I allocate, assign (sb), delegate, entrust sb with, give sb, set sb Shefailed to complete the task that she had been set. I be charged with, be faced with, have She was charged with the important task of telling the children. I be en- gaged in I was engaged in the delicate task of clipping the dog's claws. I help sb with I be suited/unsuited to His thick.fingers were not well suited to the task. • TASK + VERB require sth The task requires a variety of skills and experience. I fall to sb The unenviable task of telling my parents fell to the head teacher. I confront sb, face sb The team have no illusions about the size of the task confronting them. • PREP. -for a hard task for the committee - in one of the first tasks in language learning • PHRASES the task ahead Weneed to think realistically about the task ahead. the task in hand We should stop chatting and get back to the task in hand. task force noun • ADJ. special I government, presidential, etc. I naval, police, etc. I health, housing, etc. • VERB + TASK FORCE create, establish, form, set up I lead Please purchase PDF Split-Merge on www.verypdf.com to remove this watermark. taste • TASK FORCE + NOUN team • PREP. - on The government has set up a special task force on health care reform. taste noun 1flavour • ADJ. delicious, fresh, pleasant, refreshing I distinct- ive I pungent, rich, strong I bland, mild I foul, nasty, unpleasant I bitter, creamy, metallic, salty, sharp, smooth, sour, spicy, sweet I authentic You need to use fresh herbs toget the authentic Italian taste. • VERB + TASTE have The soup had a very salty taste. I leave The drink left a bitter taste in his mouth. <> (figura- tive) The whole business left a nasty taste in my mouth. I spoil Don't have a cigarette now-you'll spoil the taste of your food! I enhance, improve I enjoy, savour She sa- voured the taste of the champagne. I disguise, take away I had a strong coffeeto take away the nasty taste of thefood. • TASTE + NOUN buds 2 a taste small amount • ADJ. little I real That job gave me my first real taste of teaching. I first • VERB + TASTE get, have Have a taste of this cake. I give sb, provide (sb with) • PREP. -of This was herfirst taste of success. • PHRASES a taste of things to come The new appraisal scheme is only a taste of things to come. 3 liking • ADJ. catholic, eclectic, varied, wide I modest, simple I advanced, cultured, educated, sophisticated I expen- sive, extravagant I eccentric, esoteric, strange I ac- quired, natural Art is an acquired taste-no one is born knowing that Michelangelo is wonderful. I natural I local, national I modern I personal, private I aesthet- ic, artistic, literary, musical, reading, sexual I audi- ence, consumer, contemporary, popular, public, West- ern Her music appeals topopular taste. • VERB + TASTE have Theyhaveatasteforadventure. I like, share You obviously share her taste in reading. I ac- quire, cultivate, develop, get I lose I'oe lost my taste for travelling. I indulge Now he is retired he has time to in- dulge his tastes for writing and politics. I demonstrate, display Her choice of outfit demonstrated her tastefor the outrageous. I appeal to, cater for, match, meet, satisfy, suit a range of hotels to suit all tastes and budgets • TASTE + VERB lie It all depends on where your tastes lie. I change, differ, vary Lifestyles differ and tastes vary. • PREP. for your - The theatre was too modern for my taste. to - (= according to how much of sth you want) Add salt and pepper to taste. to your - If fishing is not to your taste, there are many other leisure activities on offer. I -for People with a taste for complex plots will enjoy this book. - inyoung people's tastes in music • PHRASES a man/woman of . tastes a man of ad- vanced tastes a matter of (personal) taste What type of bi- cycle you should buy is very much a matter of personal taste. 4 ability to make good choices • ADJ. excellent, exquisite, good, great, impeccable Her work is executed with impeccable taste. I appalling, bad, deplorable, doubtful, dubious, poor, terrible • VERB + TASTE reflect, show The house reflected his taste. I exercise The designer has exercised good taste in her use of differentfonts. • PREP. in . - That joke was in very poor taste. with- The room had been decorated with great taste. I - in She has terrible taste in clothing. • PHRASES an arbiter of taste Contemporary arbiters of taste dismissed his paintings as rubbish. in the best/worst possible taste The love scenes are all done in the bestpos- sible taste. a lack of taste The remark showed a deplorable lack of taste. a man/woman of taste, taste and decency 788 Thefilm was judged to offend against standards of public taste and decency. taste verb • ADV. strongly The water tasted strongly of chemicals. faintly, slightly Thefish. tastedfaintly of garlic. • PREP. like Thefruit tasted rather like mango. of a cake which tasted of almonds • PHRASES taste awful/bitter/foul/horrible, taste deli- cious/good/sweet/wonderful, taste funny tasteful adj. • VERBS be Most of thefurniture was quite tasteful. • ADV. very I impeccably I quite tatters noun • VERB + TATTERS lie in (figurative) Her marriage now lay in tatters. I hang in Everywhere wallpaper hung in tatters. I leave sth in (figurative) an injury that left his dreams in tatters • PREP. in - Her clothes were in tatters. <> (figurative) With their plans now in tatters, they gave up. • PHRASES rags and tatters tattoo noun • VERB + TATTOO do She's having a tattoo done on her leg. I have I be covered in His arms were covered in tat- toos. I remove I'oe decided toget my tattoo removed. • TATTOO + NOUN parlour taunt noun • ADJ. playground, racial/racist • VERB + TAUNT hurl, shout I endure, face, suffer He had to endure the racist taunts of the crowd. I ignore • TAUNT + VERB sting (sb into) Their taunts stung him into his best performancefor the team yet. taunt verb • ADV. softly 'Running away?'he taunted softly. • PREP. about Some of the girls taunted her about her weight. with The other children taunted him with nick- names. taut adj. • VERBS be, feel, look I become, go Her body went as taut as a bowstring. I remain, stay Exercise helps your muscles to stay taut. I pull sth, stretch sth His skin was stretched taut over his cheekbones. I hold sth, keep sth Try to keep the lead taut, as it will help your puppy to learn. • PREP. with (figurative) a voice taut with anger tax noun • ADJ. high, low I direct, indirect I basic, basic-rate, higher-rate I progressive, redistributive I regressive A regressive tax, like thepoll tax, takes proportionately more of o poor person's income. I windfall Thepriuatized utiiity companies may befaced with a windfall tax on theprofits of the last few years. I back (informal) The tax office de- manded £80000 in back taxes. I council, poll I capital, capital gains, income, inheritance, land, profits, prop- erty, savings, wealth I consumption, purchase, sales, value added (= VAT) I capital transfer, investment I company, corporation I car, road, vehicle It's time to renew your car tax. J carbon, energy, fuel, petrol I ex- cise, import • VERB + TAX pay I impose, introduce, levy, put Dir- ect taxes could only be levied with the consent of Parlia- ment. o The government may put an indirect tax on books. I collect the government department responsible for col- Please purchase PDF Split-Merge on www.verypdf.com to remove this watermark. lecting taxes I deduct Your employer will deduct the tax for you. I increase, put up, raise I cut, lower, reduce I abolish I overpay I reclaim I offset sth against, set/write sth off against Claims for expenses can beset off against tax. I avoid, escape I evade She was charged with conspiracy to evade taxes. • TAX + VERB go up, increase, rise Taxes look set to rise again. I come/go down, fall I be chargeable, be payable the amount on which capital gains tax ispayable • TAX + NOUN payer (also taxpayer) a higher-rate tax payer I authority/authorities, office, man (also taxman) (informal) She owes the taxman £10000. I law, legisla- tion, measures, policy, reform, structure, system I period, year The tax year begins in April. I cut, increase I band, bracket, rate, threshold Her salary puts her in the highest tax band. I revenue, yield I assessment, form, return You have tofill in your tax return by tomorrow. I advantage, allowance, benefit, break, concession, credit, exemption, incentive, perks, rebate, refund, relief There are tax advantages to working freelance. 0 You will only receive tax relief on the first £30000. I affairs, ar- rangements His tax affairs are under investigation by the police. I avoidance I loophole Her accountant was good at exploiting tax loopholes. I dodge, evasion, fraud He gave the Porsche to his mother as a tax dodge. I dodger I exile She is living as a tax exile in Monaco. I haven The is- land is a popular tax haven for the very rich. I collector, consultant, inspector I bill, charge, invoice, payment I arrears He was ordered topay $2 million in tax arrears. I liability an increase in tax liability on company cars I bur- den putting a new tax burden on the middle classes I base By broadening the tax base (= making more people pay tax) the chancellor could raise more revenues. • PREP. after/before- Profits after tax were £262000. in- Collectively, smokers pay over £15 000a day in tax. I- on introducing a 60% tax on alcohol • PHRASES for tax purposes the rules for deciding on someone's residence status for UK tax purposes (the basic/higher) rate of tax an increase in the basic rate of tax tax verb • ADV heavily Many self-employed people are heavily taxed. 0 goods which are most heavily taxed I lightly • PREP. according to Drinks would be taxed according to their alcoholic strength. at Many goods were taxed at 17.5%. on You will be taxed on all your income. taxable adj. • VERBS be I become I remain I make sth • ADV fully Where payments exceed these limits they be- comefully taxable. taxation noun • ADJ. excessive, heavy, high the heavy taxation on smokers and drinkers I low I direct, indirect I progres- sive, redistributive I company, corporate, general, local, personal changes in corporate taxation • QUANT. level, rate apromise to lower the overall level of taxation • VERB + TAXATION increase, put up, raise If the gov- ernment raises direct taxation, it will lose votes. I cut, lower, reduce I avoid I be exempt from Any profits made are totally exemptfroni taxation. • TAXATION + NOUN policy,system I rate • PREP. after/before - The loss before taxation was $2.7 million. from/out of - The hospital was funded from tax- ation. through - thepower to raisefunds through taxation I - on increased taxation on oil companies • PHRASES the burden of taxation reducing the heavy burden of taxation on the wealthy a form of taxation The poll tax was a very unpopular form of taxation. for tax- 789 teach ation purposes They were treated as a married couplefor taxation purposes. taxi noun • VERB + TAXI go by, take I took a taxi back home. I call (sb), get (sb), order (sb), phone for I'll get my secre- tary to call you a taxi. I find Wehad some difficulty find- ing a taxi. I catch, hail Wecaught a taxi to the airport. I get into/out of I drive I pay for/off I share • TAXI + NOUN cab I firm I ride I service I fare I driver I rank • PHRASES by- afioe-minute trip by taxi taxing adj. • VERBS be, prove I become • ADV. very I fairly I intellectually, physically There was nothing intellectually taxing about the course. tea noun 1drink • ADJ. fresh There's some fresh (= just made) tea in the pot. I stewed (= very strong), strong I weak I cold, hot, lukewarm, scalding I milky I white (usually after tea) T II have tea-white, no sugar, please. I black I sugary, sweet I (early) morning I decaffeinated I fragrant I China/Chinese, Indian, etc. I Earl Grey, green I fruit, herb/herbal I camomile, jasmine, lemon, mint, etc. I iced • QUANT. cup, flask, mug, pot • VERB + TEA drink I don't drink tea. I have I sip, swallow She sipped her hot tea slowly. I take a mouth- ful/sip of I brew, get (sb), make (sb), mash I'll make you some tea. I bring sb, dispense (often humorous), ply sb with (humorous), serve (sb), take sb r IIbring you a cup of tea in afeu: minutes. 0 John rushed around dispensing tea and cakes to everyone. I pour(sb) (out) Pour meouta cup of teaplease. I stir • TEA + VERB brew, mash You haven't let the tea brew long enough. I cool • TEA + NOUN pot (also teapot), urn I cosy I service, set a bone china tea service I tray, trolley A lady comes round the office with a tea trolley in the afternoon. I bar, garden, room, shop The hospital tea bar is run by volun- teers. I boy (offensive when used of an older man), lady I drinker, drinking I break I party I ceremony • PREP. in your- Doyou take sugar in your tea? • PHRASES tea and coffee, tea and biscuits/cake/ cakes/sandwiches/scones, tea and sympathy He tried to alleviate their disappointment by inviting them in for tea and sympathy. tea for two 'Tea for two', said Mary, 'and a slice of your delicious chocolate cake.' tea or coffee Would you like tea or coffee? tea-making facilities All rooms have tea-making facilities. 2 leaves for making tea • ADJ. loose(=teathatisnotinbags) • QUANT. packet • VERB + TEA grow • TEA + VERB grow • TEA + NOUN leaf I bag I caddy I strainer I estate, plantation I chest He stores his books in a tea chest. 3meal • ADJ. afternoon, cream, high I birthday, funeral • TEA + NOUN things I cleared away the tea things. q Note atMEAL (for verbs) teach verb • ADV. effectively information which helps the teacher teach more effectively • VERB + TEACH try to trying to teach my daughter to behave I be qualified to I am not qualified to teach this Please purchase PDF Split-Merge on www.verypdf.com to remove this watermark. teacher subject. I be designed to training courses designed to teach managerial techniques I help (to), help sb (to) • PREP. about teaching children about the world around them to She teaches English to Polish students. teacher noun • ADJ. competent, good, inspired, skilled I bad, in- competent I qualified I experienced I inexperienced I sympathetic I senior I head I fellow I former I fe- male, woman I male I full-time, part-time I supply, support I peripatetic I college, primary (school), school, secondary (school), Sunday school, university I class/classroom I remedial I non-specialist, special- ist I language I SUbject I art, EFL, English, history, maths, music, PE, woodwork, etc. I spiritual • VERB + TEACHER train I find (sb) • TEACHER + VERB teach sth I work with sb teachers working with pupils with special educational needs • TEACHER + NOUN education, training She's been ac- cepted at Bath Teacher Training College. I trainer I as- sociation, union He ischairman of the Parent Teacher As- sociation. I shortage q Note atJOB teaching noun 1work/profession of a teacher • ADJ. effective, good I poor I classroom a system that rewards good classroom teaching I whole-class I individual, one-to-one I collaborative, team I mixed- ability I formal, traditional theformal teaching of gram- mar I creative, experimental I remedial, support I academic, college, graduate, postgraduate, primary, school, secondary, undergraduate, university I Eng- lish, language, music, etc. • VERB + TEACHING get/go into He's going to go into teaching. • TEACHING + NOUN method, strategy, style, tech- nique I aid, material, resource She used puppets as teaching aids. I aim, objective, point Write each teaching point on the whiteboard. I ability, skills I experience, qualification Applicants must hold a recognized teaching qualification. I job, post I career Mr Murphy retired at the end of a 30-yearteaching career. I practice You have to do six weeks teaching practice as part of the course. I staff, profession They have left the teaching profession, demoralized and undervalued. I commitments, duties, load, responsibilities, role Lecturers who have heavy teaching loads. I centre, establishment, institution I environment, situation a teaching environment where English is not thefirst language I programme, session, term, year Work experience is integrated into the teaching programme. 0 The teaching year runs from October to May. I time Critics say that these tests waste teaching time. I hospital • PREP. in- Tve been in teaching for ten years. • PHRASES an approach to teaching the modern ap- proach to language teaching a method/style of teaching 2 ideas and beliefs that are taught by sb • ADJ. ancient, traditional I biblical, moral, religious I Buddhist, Christian, etc. • VERB + TEACHING follow Hefollouied the teachings of the Koran on this subject. I reject I explain, interpret I pass on, spread the disciples who passed on Jesus's teach- ing I base sth on the great moral teachings on which our culture is based . • PREP. in the - regarded as the source of goodness in the teachings of Confucius I - about/on the Church's teach- ing onforgiueness team noun 1group of people who play a sport together • ADJ. home I away, opposing, rival, visiting I decent, 790 strong I successful, winning I weak I dream The Eng- land manager has chosen his dream team for the World Cup. I junior, senior, youth I under-16, etc. I A, B, first, second, etc. I international, local, national I England, Ireland, Scotland I French, Irish, etc. I basketball, foot- ball, relay, etc. I display the Army Parachute Display Team I five-man, five-person, five-strong, five-woman Spain arefielding a three-man team in this race. I men's, mixed, women's • VERB + TEAM field, have I choose, get together, or- ganize, pick, put together Can you get a team together by Saturday? I coach, manage I be in/on, play in/for I'm. playing for thefirst team this week. I be called up to, be selected for, get into/onto, make Cole has been selected for the team to meet Italy next week. 0 You didn't make the team, I'm. afraid. I be dropped from, be left out of I join, sign for I play (against) I lead I support • TEAM + VERB compete (in sth), take part (in sth) The team competes in a local league. 0 There are six teams tak- ingpart. I win (sth) Ilose(sth)Ourteamlostthejinal. • TEAM + NOUN game, sport I captain, coach, man- ager, mate (also teammate) He apologized to his teammatesfor his mistake. I championship, event, prize I effort, performance I selection I talk The manager gives his team talks in English. I sheet (= the list of play- ers chosen for the team) • PREP. in/on a/the- T 11have you on thefirst team. I -for She's in the teamfor the World Championships. q Special page at SPORT 2group of people who work together • ADJ. joint a joint team of French and German econo- mists I five-strong I husband and wife I campaign, creative, design, development, editorial, investigation, management, marketing, production, project, research, sales a member of the senior management team I legal, medical I multidisciplinary I rescue • VERB + TEAM build, form, train Willing volunteers formed teams of helpers to carry everything in. 0 a special- ly trained team of counsellors I lead, head, manage, run I join She has recently joined our sales team. I work (to- gether) as learning to work together as a team • TEAM + VERB comprise sb, consist of sb The team consisted of six investigators and two secretaries. I de- velop sth, operate, work on/with sth the team that de- veloped this microchip 0 The team will work closely with other government departments. • TEAM + NOUN leader, member I player(informal)(= sb who works well as part of a team) I meeting I ap- proach I building, development The survival course was intended as a team building exercise. I spirit I effort It took a tremendous team effort tofinish. theproject on time. • PREP. inalthe-Thereare20peopleintheteam. I-ofa team of scientists • PHRASES a member of a team, part of a team teamwork noun • ADJ. effective, good • VERB + TEAMWORK emphasize, encourage The company says the aim is to encourage teamwork. • PREP. through- achieving our success through effective teamwork tear" /tIa(r)/ noun • ADJ. angry, bitter, emotional There were angry tears in Lily's eyes. I burning, fresh, hot, salty, scalding Her eyes were blinded by scalding tears. I genuine, real I crocodile (figurative) (= insincere) They weep crocodile tears for the poor and disadvantaged but are basically happy with things as they are. I great, huge, large I sin- gle, solitary I silent I helpless, sudden, uncontrollable I unshed His eyes were bright with unshed tears. • VERB + TEAR cry, shed, weep She wept silent tears Please purchase PDF Split-Merge on www.verypdf.com to remove this watermark. when she heard his name. <) ijigurative) I won't shed any tears when Frank retires. I dry, wipe (away) I picked the little girl up and helped dry her tears. <) She wiped a tear from her eye. I blinklchoke/fight/hold back He had to fight back tears of frustration. I break down in, burst into She broke down in tears in court. I move/reduce sb to His father's angry shouting reduced the little boy to tears. I brim/fill with His eyes filled with sudden tears. I end in ijigurative)(= to have an unhappy result) • TEAR + VERB appear, brim in your eyes, brim over, come, fill your eyes, form, gather, spring into/to your eyes, start, well (up) Her tears brimmed over and fell on her cheek. <) He could never read the letter without tears coming to his eyes. I course/pour/roll/run/slide/trickle down sth, drip into/onto sth, fall, flow, overflow, stream A single tear rolled slowly down her cheek. I stand Tears stood in Oliver's eyes. I blur sth, cloud sth Tears blurred his vision. I burn (sth), prick (at/in) sth, sting your eyes Shefelt tears pricking her eyelids. I dry (up) • PREP. in-s He came to me in tears. through your-s She tried tosmile through her tears. I -for He shed no tearsfor his lostyouth. - of tears of happiness - over It turned out to bea lot of tears over nothing. • PHRASES bring tears to your eyes It brings tears to your eyes tosee the children having such.fun. close/near to tears More than once I came near to tears. a flood/floods of tears Wewere infloods of tears at the end of the film. a mist of tears I saw it all through a mist of tears. on the verge of tears, tears in your eyes, too deep for tears There are times when suffering may be toodeepfor tears. tear 2 /tea(r)/ noun • VERB + TEAR have I make I mend • PREP. -in This sheet has a tear in it. • PHRASES wear and tear (= the damage to objects, fur- niture, etc. that is the result of normal use) tear 3 /tea(r)/ verb • ADV. badly His clothes were badly torn. I easily Careful-s-the fabric tears very easily. I almost, nearly The storm nearly tore the roof off I apart, off, out, up The dogs tore the fox apart. 0 ijigurative) We tore the other team apart in the second half. • VERB + TEAR threaten to • PREP. from I tore another sheet from the pad. off She tore the label off the suitcase. on She tore her skirt on a nail. out of Several pages had been torn out of the book. • PHRASES tear free/loose She tore herself free. o One error and he would have been torn loose and hurled over- board by the squalling wind. tear sth in half/two She tore thepiece ofpaper in half.tear sb limb from limb He threat- ened to tear me limb from limb. tear sth open She tore the letter open. tear sth to pieces/shreds (often figurative) The critics tore his lastfilm to shreds. tearful adj. • VERBS be, feel, look, seem, sound She sounded angry and tearful. I become, get Hesuddenly became very tear- ful. I leave sb Defeat left her tearful, pale and drained. • ADv. very I almost l felt quite emotional---almost tear- ful. I a bit, a little, rather tease verb • ADV. mercilessly I a little, gently, lightly • VERB + TEASE used to • PREP about His friends used to tease him about his tatty clothes. with They teased her mercilessly with re- marks about her weight. • PHRASES be just/only teasing Don't get upset, I was only teasing. 791 technology technical adj. • VERBS be, sound I become, get The conversation was getting a bit technical for me, so I left them to it. • ADv. extremely, highly, very A lot of the discussions were highly technical. I purely This is a purely technical problem. I a bit, quite, rather, somewhat technicality noun • ADJ. complex I legal • VERB + TECHNICALITY understand I discuss, go into I don't want togo into all the technicalitiesjust now. • PREP. on a - (= because of a technicality) The court toasforced to releasehim on a technicality. technician noun • ADJ. chief, senior I skilled I inexperienced I quali- fied I trainee I lab/laboratory I architectural I dental I computer I lighting, sound He works as a sound techni- cian in a recording studio. • VERB + TECHNICIAN train a need to train technicians in computer aided engineering qNoteatJOB technique noun • ADJ. effective, powerful, useful I basic, simple I conventional, established, standard, traditional I ad- vanced, modern, sophisticated I ingenious I alterna- tive, experimental I assessment, communication, dat- ing, evaluation, exam/examination, farming, interview, management, manufacturing, marketing, problem- solving, recording, relaxation, research, sales, teach- ing, training She needs to work on her interview technique If she's going to get a job. I analytical, mathematical, medical, photographic, scientific, statistical, surgical • VERB + TECHNIQUE have He has an ingenious tech- nique for dealing with problems of that sort. I adopt, ap- ply, deploy, employ, implement, try, use On the walls I applied the same technique as I had used for the ceiling. I develop, devise, pioneer The technique was pioneered in California. I acquire, learn, master, practise struggling to master the new technique I adapt, improve, perfect, work at/on I demonstrate, describe • TECHNIQUE + VERB allow sth, enable sth Modern freezing techniques enable the chickens to be stored for weeks. I work The new technique works better than the one it has replaced. I be based on sth, be derived from sth singing techniques derivedfrom Tibetan music • PREP. -for techniques for the storage of data - in They learn basic techniques in self-defence. technology noun • ADJ. current, existing, present-day I emerging, the latest, modern, new small businesses that are involved with emerging technologies I basic, low I advanced, complex, high, leading-edge, sophisticated, state-of- the-art, up-to-date, white-hot I alternative, innovative a car based on alternative technology I efficient I commu- nication/communications, computer, digital, energy, information, management, manufacturing, nuclear, production, software, telecommunications I educa- tional, environmental, medical, military • VERB + TECHNOLOGY have We now have the tech- nologies to transplant limbs. I adopt, apply, employ, ex- ploit, introduce, take advantage of, use exploiting exist- ing technologies more fully I create, develop, improve I be based on a car engine based on technology developed for aeroplanes I invest in The company is investing heav- ily in new technologies. • TECHNOLOGY + VERB develop Telecommunications technology isdevelopingfast. I allow sth, enable .sth This technology enables computers to read handwriting. Please purchase PDF Split-Merge on www.verypdf.com to remove this watermark. tedious • PREP. -for the technology for the extraction of iron ore • PHRASES advances in technology recent advances in medical technology the impact of (a) technology, sci- ence and technology tedious adj. • VERBS be, look, seem, sound I become, get Her visits were starting to get a bit tedious. I make sth I find sth Hefound committee meetings extremely tedious. • ADV. extremely, incredibly, very I almost I a bit, a lit- tle, pretty, rather, somewhat teenager noun • ADJ. older, young a young teenager of fourteen I diffi- cult, rebellious I spirited I gauche, gawky teens noun • ADJ. early a girl in her early teens I late I mid • VERB + TEENS reach He didn't want to share a room with his brother once he reached his teens. • PREP. during your - His parents divorced during his teens. in your - All my children are in their teens. since your- She's had skin problems since her teens. teetotal adj. • VERBS be I become I remain • ADV. strictly I'm. strictly teetotal. telecommunications noun • ADJ. global, international, national, world I public a public telecommunications system I digital • TELECOMMUNICATIONS + NOUN infrastructure, link, network, services, system modernizing their postal and telecommunications networks I equipment, prod- ucts, satellite, technology I company, firm, giant (infor- mats. group, operator Japan's telecommunications giant, NTT I business, industry, market, sector telegram noun • ADJ. congratulatory • VERB + TELEGRAM send (sb) I get, receive • TELEGRAM + VERB arrive, come • PREP. -from, -eto telephone noun • ADJ. pay, puonc I office, private The office telephones were all out of order. I cellular, cordless, mobile, port- able I radio, satellite • VERB + TELEPHONE use Can I use your telephone? I be on Don't pester me noto-i-I'm on the telephone. 0 We're not on the telephone, so you'll have to come round to the house. I answer, get (informal), pick up Hang on-Fll just get the telephone. I hang up, put down She put down the telephone and burst into tears. I leave/take off the hook Fve been trying to phone him all day-he must have left his telephone off the hook. I be wanted on The waiter came to tell me I was wanted on the telephone. I call sb to He was called to the telephone just as he was leaving. I bug, tap I connect, install I disconnect • TELEPHONE + VERB ring, shrill The telephone was ringing furiously. 0 The telephone shrilled into the silence. I be off the hook • TELEPHONE + NOUN number I book, directory I bill I call, message I conversation, enquiry, interview, query, survey I contact She is in telephone contact with headquarters. I helpline, hotline, support The charity has set up a 24-hour telephone help line. I company I banking, marketing, service I charges I cord, headset, receiver I cable, exchange, line, network, switchboard, 792 system, wire I box, kiosk I voice A good telephone voice can do much to improve the temper of irate callers. • PREP. by- Can Iget in touch by telephone? on the- She sounded very distant on the telephone. over the - I don't want to talk about this over the telephone. telescope noun • ADJ. powerful I 26-metre, 60-millimetre, etc. I astro- nomical, optical, radio, space images from the Hubble space telescope • VERB + TELESCOPE use I look at sth with/without, see sth with/without stars that cannot be seen without a telescope I look (at sth) through, view sth through I set up She set up her telescopeon the balcony. I build building the largest telescope in the world • PREP. through a/the- • PHRASES the wrong end of a telescope Hefelt as if he wereseeing things through the wrong end of a telescope. televise verb • ADV. nationally a nationally televised debate I live television noun • ADJ. cable, closed-circuit, digital, high-definition, satellite, terrestrial I commercial, state I local, nation- al I live Millions watched the events on live television. I black-and-white, colour I portable • VERB + TELEVISION watch The children watched teleoisionfor most of the evening. • TELEVISION + VERB broadcast sth, screen sth The state television screened pictures of the trial. • TELEVISION + NOUN chat show, comedy, documen- tary, drama, film, news, programme, series, show I de- bate, interview I advert/advertisement, commercial I audience, viewer I personality, presenter I actor, dir- . ector I character I cameraman, crew I journalist I ap- pearance She recalled herfirst television appearance forty years ago. I career I coverage, exposure The Olympics receive extensive television coverage. I adaptation a tele- vision adaptation of the popular novel I camera I aerial I channel, network, station I licence I business, com- pany, industry, service I monitor, receiver, set I screen I aerial • PREP. in - She works in television. in front of the - He spends hours infront of the television every night. on - We were watching the news on television. tell verb 1give sb information • ADV. bluntly, curtly, flatly She told me bluntly it was my oumfault. I gravely I smugly I truthfully I falsely • VERB + TELL wanllo I be going to I was going to tell you-Ijustdidn'tget round to it. I try to I hatetoIhateto tell you, but the car's a write-off I let sbItried to tell them but they wouldn't let me. • PREP. about I never told him about the money. of No one had told her of the dangers. to He told the story to all his friends. 2arder sb • ADV. firmly, sternly 'Calm down,' he told herfirmly. temper noun 1tendency to become angry easily • ADJ. bad, fierce, fiery, nasty, terrible, vicious, violent I uncontrollable • QUANT. display, fit, flash, outburst He broke the chair in afit of violent temper. • VERB + TEMPER have He has a nasty temper. I con- trol, keep I only just managed to keep my temper with him. I fly into, lose She loses her temper at the drop of a hat (= without good reason). Please purchase PDF Split-Merge on www.verypdf.com to remove this watermark. [...]... length of time) I fixed The contract was for a fixed term offioe years I jail, prison I presidential • VERB + TERM serve He served afioe-year prison term • TERM + VERB expire, run out at- (medical) Her baby was born at term in the long/medium/short term In the long term, our efforts will payoff a term of imprisonment, a term of office The president was sworn in for his second term of office a term of years... fray, worsen in a - He stormed out of the room in a temper • PHRASES not be in the best of tempers I wasn't in the • PREP best of tempers when I arrived at the meeting noun man of an equable temperament • PHRASES a display of temperament He's given to displays of temperament (= he often behaved in an emotional way) 1 building used for worship • ADJ great the great temples of Egypt I ancient, classical I... thanks from him for all your trouble I accept I deserve Their generosity deserves our grateful thanks • THANKS + VERB go to sb Thanks go to Ciaire Potter for making the hall available to us • PREP as/in -for He got a bottle of whisky in thanks for his cooperation -to He gave thanks to Godfor the safe return of his son • PHRASES a letter/vote/word of thanks The chairperson proposed a vote of thanks to the... NOUN seeker • PREP for a/the - He used to stealfrom shops just for the thrill of it I - from/out of He used to get cheap thrills out of frightening the girl next door -of She felt a thrill of ex- citement as the mountains came into view thrilled adj • VERBS be, feel, look, seem • ADV really I absolutely, quite, utterly I not exactly He's not exactly thrilled at the prospect of working for his old rival... the 6 o'clock train for Florence I miss I wait for I run for I was late and had to run for my train I board, get on, hop on, jump aboard/on We jumped on the train just as it was about to leave I jump from/off, jump out of She tried to kill herself by jumping off a moving train I alight from, get off I meet (sb off) I'm going to the station to meet her off the train I change You'll have to change trains... were thwarted in their attempt to gain overall control of the company • ADV 1 of a clock, etc lentlessly loudly I relentlessly I away The clock ticked reaway on the mantelpiece 2 mark sth with a tick • ADV simply To take advantage of this extra bonus offer simply tick the box on your order form I mentally I off She mentally ticked off the names of the people she had already spoken to PHRASAL VERB tick... young at a/the- He lived at the time of the French Revolution At one time Mary was my best friend before your- The Beatles were before my time in your- Mr Curtis was the manager in my time (= when I was working there) in-s in times of trouble • PREP • PHRASES from/since time immemorial (= for a very long time), of all time the greatest footballer of all time a sign of the times, time was when Time was... is ripe for revolution • PREP at a/the- The lift can takefour people at a time At the time of writing, a ceasefire is under discussion Hot water is available at all times He can be rather moody at times by the - She'll have gone by the time weget there for the - I told her not to do it for the umpteenth time I -for It's timefor a break • ADJ meeting • TIME time I be pressed for/ short of I be... PREP - for some handy tips for gardeners - on Do you • VERB have any tips on buying a second-hand car? hotly, strongly I widely as The senator has been widely tipped as a juture president for The band is being hotly tipped for the top • ADV • PREP tip-off noun • ADJ • VERB anonymous + TIP-OFF I phone give sb I get, receive I act on Act· ing on a tip-off,police raided the house - about Customs officers... surprisingly tolerant of the roughness and rudeness of their own offspring I pretty, quite, reasonably He's pretty tolerant of my faults • PREP of They learn to be tolerant of other people towards They are more tolerant towards gypsies now tolerate verb 1 allow sth you do not like • ADV barely I merely She actually seemed pleased to see him: most of her visitors she merely tolerated I grudgingly I officially . long term, our efforts will payoff a term of imprisonment, a term of office The president was sworn in for his second term of office. a term of years The lease. burden of taxation reducing the heavy burden of taxation on the wealthy a form of taxation The poll tax was a very unpopular form of taxation. for tax-