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If you ... an area of floor or ground, you push dirt or rubbish off it using a brush with a long handle. Lernen beginnen
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She was in the kitchen sweeping crumbs into a dust pan.
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If a person or group ... an election or... to victory, they win the election easily. Lernen beginnen
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In both republics, centre-right parties swept to power.
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If something such as a river or a burst pipe floods an area that is usually dry or if the area ..., it becomes covered with water. Lernen beginnen
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To ... the effect of something unpleasant means to reduce it. Lernen beginnen
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The price rises will be cushioned by welfare benefits.
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Something that ... an object when it hits something protects it by reducing the force of the impact. Lernen beginnen
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The suspension is designed to cushion passengers from the effects of rough roads
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If your legs or knees ... they bend because they have become very weak or tired. Lernen beginnen
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Mcanally's knees buckled and he crumpled down onto the floor.
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When you ... a belt or strap, you fasten it. Lernen beginnen
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If one thing is ...... by another, the effect of the first thing is reduced by the second, so that any advantage or disadvantage is cancelled out Lernen beginnen
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offset-offset The move is designed to help offset the shortfall in world oil supplies.
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If a political party or a candidate ... a particular number or percentage of votes, they get that number or percentage of votes in an election. Lernen beginnen
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It was a disappointing result for the Greens who polled three percent.
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If someone...... somewhere, they wander away from where they are supposed to be. Lernen beginnen
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Tourists often get lost and stray into dangerous areas
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If you ...... someone or something, you fail to give them the amount of attention that they deserve. Lernen beginnen
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He'd given too much to his career, worked long hours, neglected her.
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If you ... to do something that you ought to do or ... your duty, you fail to do it. Lernen beginnen
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They never neglect their duties.
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If you ... a statement, fact, or idea, you report or represent it in an untrue way. Lernen beginnen
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The media distorts reality; categorises people as all good or all bad.
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If something you can see or hear is... its appearance or sound is changed so that it seems unclear. Lernen beginnen
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If you ... something that you want or need, you succeed in getting it. Lernen beginnen
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... moves to win the support of the poor.
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If something ... you do something, it causes you to do it. Lernen beginnen
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Grit from the highway made him cough
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If you ... someone do something, you force them to do it. Lernen beginnen
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You can't make me do anything.
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If you ... money, you get it by working for it, by selling something, or by winning it. Lernen beginnen
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I think every business's goal is to make money
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If someone ... they lose control of their emotions or actions because they are under a lot of pressure. Lernen beginnen
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She's calm and strong, and she is just not going to crack.
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If you ... someone or something that is travelling from one place to another, you stop them before they get to their destination. Lernen beginnen
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His letter was intercepted by the Secret Service.
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If you ... something, you manage to get it, especially by using skill. Lernen beginnen
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They were intent on netting the £250,000 reward.
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If you ... something, you ignore it or do not take account of it. Lernen beginnen
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He ...... the advice of his executives.
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To ... a problem, difficulty, or mistake means to make it worse by adding to it Lernen beginnen
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Additional bloodshed and loss of life will only compound the tragedy. [
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If something ... or is... it breaks into a lot of small pieces. Lernen beginnen
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One bullet shattered his skull.
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If something ..., it loses power or strength in an uneven way, or no longer makes much progress. Lernen beginnen
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The car was out of sight around a bend in moments, but the engine did not falter or slow down.
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If you ..., you lose your confidence and stop doing something or start making mistakes. Lernen beginnen
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I have not faltered in my quest for a new future.
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If your voice ... when you are speaking, you hesitate or pause, because you are unsure about what you are saying or are upset. Lernen beginnen
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Her voice faltered and she had to stop a moment to control it
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to rise or raise from the dead; bring or be brought back to life Lernen beginnen
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Jesus Christ resurrected 2000 years ago
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If you... something, you cause it to exist again after it had disappeared or ended. Lernen beginnen
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Vladimir Putin has been trying to resurrect ussr since he came to the power
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If you ... someone, you make them become unfriendly or unsympathetic towards you. Lernen beginnen
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Political instability alienate foreign investors
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to move very quickly or violently Lernen beginnen
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A pretty young girl came hurtling down the stairs.
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If you ... from a horse or a bicycle, you get down from it. Lernen beginnen
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the cyclists dismounted from their bicycles at the end of the race
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If something ... you, it makes you feel angry. Lernen beginnen
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Nothing angers more a man than a missed opportunity
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The person who ...🇬🇧 /......🇺🇸 a radio or television show introduces it and talks to the people who appear in it. Lernen beginnen
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Celebrities often are invited by journalists who present their tv-shows despite their poor knowoledge
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to ask a lot of questions Lernen beginnen
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pepper somebody with questions
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Someone or something that ... different periods, groups, or fields of activity exists in, belongs to, or takes elements from them all. Lernen beginnen
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She's a writer who straddles two genres - she writes online games as well as literary novels.
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If something ... a river, road, border, or other place, it stretches across it or exists on both sides of it. Lernen beginnen
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Salcey Forest straddles the Buckingham-Northamptonshire border.
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To ... something, especially energy, time, or money, means to use it or spend it. Lernen beginnen
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Children expend a lot of energy and may need more high-energy food than adults
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If one thing ... on another, the first thing spreads or becomes stronger, and slowly begins to restrict the power, range, or effectiveness of the second thing. Lernen beginnen
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The movie industry had chosen to ignore the encroaching competition of television.
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If something ... on a place, it spreads and takes over more and more of that place. Lernen beginnen
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(especially of a power thought to be greater than ordinary people) to decide or fix what will happen in a way that cannot be changed or controlled: Lernen beginnen
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His life seems to have followed a preordained path/direction.
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If you ... a door, you place something in front of it or a piece of wood or metal across it in order to prevent it from being opened. Lernen beginnen
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For added safety, bar the door to the kitchen
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If you ... someone's way, you prevent them from going somewhere or entering a place, by blocking their path Lernen beginnen
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He stepped in front of her, barring her way.
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If someone is ... from a place or from doing something, they are officially forbidden to go there or to do it. Lernen beginnen
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Foreign journalists are barred from entering the country.
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If you ... an event or ceremony, you organize it and usually take part in it. Lernen beginnen
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At the middle of this year the government staged a huge military parade.
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to establish something such as a belief so firmly that it is not likely to change: Lernen beginnen
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We want to ingrain good financial habits in people.
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To defeat overwhelmingly; to hit very hard; to conquer; to destroy slang Lernen beginnen
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If one number or statement ... with another, they agree with each other or are exactly the same. You can also say that two numbers or statements... Lernen beginnen
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This description didn't seem to tally with what we saw.
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If you ... someone who disagrees with you or opposes you, you defeat them or you force them to do what you want by using your power or by putting a lot of pressure on them. Lernen beginnen
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They could simply steamroller all opposition
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If you ... your money or property to someone, you legally state that they should have it when you die. Lernen beginnen
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He bequeathed all his silver to his children
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If you ...... an idea or system, you leave it for other people to use or develop. Lernen beginnen
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He bequeaths his successor an economy that is doing quite well
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If you are ... in something, it holds your attention completely. Lernen beginnen
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Tony didn't notice because he was too engrossed in his work.
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If there is no ... something, it is true or obvious and everyone would agree with it. Lernen beginnen
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Who could possibly gainsay such a judgment?
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to deny (an allegation, a statement, etc); contradict Lernen beginnen
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If you say that you are ... with things such as letters, demands, or requests, you are emphasizing that you receive so many of them that you cannot deal with them all. Lernen beginnen
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If an area of land is ......, it becomes covered with water. Lernen beginnen
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Their neighborhood is being inundated by the rising waters of the Colorado River.
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If you ... time or energy doing something, you use your time or effort doing it. Lernen beginnen
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Engineers spend much time and energy developing brilliant solutions.
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If a report or investigation ... someone from blame or responsibility, it formally states that he or she is not guilty or is not to blame. Lernen beginnen
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A police investigation yesterday absolved the police of all blame in the incident.
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If something ... you, it surprises you very much. Lernen beginnen
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The whole thing staggers me.
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If something ... you, it surprises, shocks, or frightens you, so that you do not know what to do. Lernen beginnen
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Big concert halls do not faze Melanie.
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If you ... on something, you use less time, money, or material for it than you really need, so that the result is not good enough. Lernen beginnen
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Many families must skimp on their food and other necessities just to meet the monthly rent.
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If someone in authority ... that something must happen, they decide or state this officially. Lernen beginnen
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The U.N. Security Council has decreed that the election must be held by May.
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When something ..., or when you ... it, you end it. Lernen beginnen
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The evening concluded with dinner and speeches
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If one person or group ... an agreement, such as a treaty or business deal, with another, they arrange it. You can also say that two people or groups ... an agreement. Lernen beginnen
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Iceland concluded agreements with several other countries.
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to do something that someone else would usually be doing, especially in order to allow them to rest: Lernen beginnen
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You've been driving for a while - do you want me to spell you?
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to pollute with sin or disgrace; sully; defile Lernen beginnen
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he soiled the family honour by his cowardice
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If you ... someone or something, you catch them, especially in a war. Lernen beginnen
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The guerrillas shot down one aeroplane and captured the pilot.
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If you ... people, you provide food and drink for them, for example when you have invited them to your house. Lernen beginnen
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The Monroes continued to entertain extravagantly.
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If you ... an experience, you enjoy it as much as you can. Lernen beginnen
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She savored her newfound freedom.
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If you ... food or drink, you eat or drink it slowly in order to taste its full flavor and to enjoy it properly. Lernen beginnen
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Just relax, eat slowly and savor the full flavor of your food.
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If you ... someone farewell, you say goodbye to them. If you ... them goodnight, you say goodnight to them. Lernen beginnen
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to draw (a gun) faster than somebody Lernen beginnen
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If someone or something is ... from a place or area of activity, they are sent away from it and prevented from entering it. Lernen beginnen
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They tried to banish him from politics.
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If you ... something unpleasant, you get rid of it. Lernen beginnen
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... diseases that have been banished for centuries.
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If you ... the thought of something, you stop thinking about it. Lernen beginnen
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He has now banished all thoughts of retirement
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If you ... someone to do something, you ask them to do it in a forceful, emotional way. Lernen beginnen
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Opposition leaders this week implored the president to break the deadlock.
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If you ...... someone or something, you reject them. Lernen beginnen
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If you ... something that you have done, you are sorry that you did it, because it has had unpleasant results. Lernen beginnen
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Tavare was probably ruing his decision.
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If you ... something such as a place or machine, you operate it or are in charge of it. Lernen beginnen
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Ukrainian soldiers manned roadblocks in the capital city.
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If someone ... you, they warn you about problems or danger. Lernen beginnen
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Tony cautioned against misrepresenting the situation.
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If you ... money, goods, or information from one place or group to another, you cause it to be sent there as it becomes available. Lernen beginnen
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The country announced new laws that it said would punish charities that funnelled money to extremists.
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If you ... something, you reduce or limit it. Lernen beginnen
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NATO plans to curtail the number of troops being sent to the region.
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lice = wsza Lernen beginnen
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If someone ... a vehicle, they are paid to clean it thoroughly inside and out. Lernen beginnen
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If you ... something, you avoid making a clear and definite decision, distinction, or statement about it. Lernen beginnen
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Both have fudged their calculations and avoided specifics.
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If something ... a particular quality to something else, it adds that quality to it. Lernen beginnen
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A more relaxed regime and regular work lends the inmates a dignity not seen in other prisons
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If you ... something, you shout it or say it loudly. Lernen beginnen
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'You're wrong, quite wrong!' Henry cried out, suddenly excited.
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If you ... in a sea, river, or lake, you swim, play, or wash yourself in it. Birds and animals can also. Bryt formal Lernen beginnen
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The police have warned the city's inhabitants not to bathe in the polluted river
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If a person or government ..., they suddenly appear less secure or less sure about something. Lernen beginnen
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The coach began to wobble when some of his team selections provoked much baffled comment.
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If something or someone ... they make small movements from side to side, for example because they are unsteady. Lernen beginnen
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The table wobbled when I leaned on it.
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When someone ..., they hesitate because they are unable to make a quick decision about something. Lernen beginnen
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We're still dithering over whether to marry.
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If you ... between two alternatives or choices, you keep changing your mind. Lernen beginnen
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She vacillates between studying economics and languages.
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If you ... something, you turn it upside down. Lernen beginnen
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He upended the can, and swallowed.
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If you ... something, you rub its surface to remove dirt or liquid from it. Lernen beginnen
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Lainey wiped her hands on the towel.
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If you ... dirt or liquid from something, you remove it, for example by using a cloth or your hand. Lernen beginnen
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He shook his head and wiped his tears with a tissue
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If you ... someone that something is true or will happen, you tell them that it is definitely true or will definitely happen, often in order to make them less worried Lernen beginnen
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+ that, of, cytat Government officials recently assured Hindus of protection.
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If something such as a siren or radio ... or if you ... it, it makes a loud, unpleasant noise Lernen beginnen
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The fire engines were just pulling up, sirens blaring.
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If you ... when you are walking, you knock your foot against something and fall or nearly fall Lernen beginnen
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If you ... someone who is walking or running, you put your foot or something else in front of them, so that they knock their own foot against it and fall or nearly fall Lernen beginnen
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He was tripped up by a passer-by.
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If it... you to do something, it is right, necessary, or useful for you to do it. Lernen beginnen
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It behooves us to think of these dangers.
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If you ... a credit card or... card through a machine, you pass it through a narrow space in the machine so that the machine can read information on the card's magnetic strip. Lernen beginnen
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The man at the check-out swiped my credit card.
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If you ... someone or something, you take good care of them because you love them. Lernen beginnen
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My son cherishes his baby sister.
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If you... a right, a privilege, or a principle, you regard it as important and try hard to keep it Lernen beginnen
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These people cherish their independence and sovereignty.
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If something bad or undesirable ..., it becomes much less strong or severe. Lernen beginnen
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The storms had abated by the time they rounded Cape Horn.
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If you ... a particular quality, feeling, or illness, or if it... itself, it becomes visible or obvious Lernen beginnen
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The virus needs two weeks to manifest itself.
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If someone ... with something, they interfere with it or try to change it when they have no right to do so. Lernen beginnen
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I don't want to be accused of tampering with the evidence.
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If a person or animal ... in water or mud, they lie or roll about in it slowly for pleasure. Lernen beginnen
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Never have I had such a good excuse for wallowing in deep warm baths.
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If someone... for something that they are unlikely to get, they want it very much. Lernen beginnen
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To ... opposition or violent behaviour means to stop it. Lernen beginnen
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Troops eventually quelled the unrest.
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If a vehicle ... somewhere or if its tyres..., its tyres make an unpleasant high-pitched noise on the road. Lernen beginnen
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A black Mercedes screeched to a halt beside the helicopter.
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When you ... something, you shout it in a loud, unpleasant, high-pitched voice. Lernen beginnen
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'Get me some water, Jeremy!' I screeched.
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When a bird, animal, or thing ..., it makes a loud, unpleasant, high-pitched noise. Lernen beginnen
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A macaw screeched at him from its perch.
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If you ... someone, you run after them or follow them quickly in order to catch or reach them. Lernen beginnen
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She chased the thief for 100 yards.
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If someone ... someone that they are attracted to they try hard to persuade them to have a sexual relationship with them. Lernen beginnen
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'I was always chasing after unsuitable men,' she says.
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If something is ... with undesirable qualities or features, it is full of them. Lernen beginnen
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The report was riddled with errors
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If something is ... with bullets or bullet holes, it is full of bullet holes. Lernen beginnen
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She pushed the bullet-riddled door open.
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To ... something means to remove it from where it was fixed or held. Lernen beginnen
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Rainfall had dislodged debris from the slopes of the volcano.
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if someone is ... they need something immediately esp. help Lernen beginnen
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If you ... plants, you pour water over them in order to help them to grow. Lernen beginnen
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To ... the image of someone or something means to improve their image. Lernen beginnen
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It was a move that has burnished Mr Hu's populist credentials.
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to rub metal until it is smooth and shiny Lernen beginnen
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If something ... you, it makes you feel rather worried. Lernen beginnen
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Is anything troubling you?
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