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Snails are considered a delicacy in France. Lernen beginnen
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something good to eat that is expensive or rare
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a musical instrument played especially in Scotland, in which air blown into a bag is forced out through pipes to produce a sound
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(of an area of a town) suitable for living in; consisting of houses rather than factories or offices; synonim of suburban
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They live on the outskirts of Paris. Lernen beginnen
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the parts of a town or city that are furthest from the centre
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He works in San Francisco’s financial district. Lernen beginnen
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particular area of a town or countryside an area of a town or the countryside, especially one with particular features usually which official boundaries for the purpose of administration.
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Someone who is in prison. Synonim of prisoner
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He was convicted of fraud. Lernen beginnen
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to decide and state officially in court that somebody is guilty of a crime
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a flimsy piece of paper/fabric/plastic. Lernen beginnen
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badly made and not strong enough for the purpose for which it is used. (of material) thin and easily torn
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large, impressive to look, appearing important; impressive to look at; making a strong impression
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This system imposes additional financial burdens on many people. To impose restrictions/constraints/obligations on somebody/something Lernen beginnen
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to force somebody/something to have to deal with something that is difficult or unpleasant
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The age barrier appeared insurmountable. Lernen beginnen
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(of difficulties, problems, etc.) that cannot be dealt with successfully; synonim of insuperable
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When exactly did the incident occur? Lernen beginnen
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I've been trying to convince him to see a doctor. Lernen beginnen
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to persuade somebody to do something or make that somebody belive that something is true; Synonim of persuade
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one of the parts of a train where passengers sit; a separate section of a train for carrying passengers.
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On business trips, I travel in a first-class compartment. Lernen beginnen
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one of the separate areas into which a plane, ship, or train is divided
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a part of a train where you can buy food and drink
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The Edinburgh train will depart from platform six. Lernen beginnen
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the raised place beside a railway track where you get on and off a train in a station
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a railway carriage with beds for passengers to sleep in. Synonim of sleeper.
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He pulled out to overtake the van. Lernen beginnen
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to go past a moving vehicle or person because you are going faster than them and want to get in front of them
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There was a two-mile traffic jam on the ring road. Lernen beginnen
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a road that goes around a large town to keep the traffic away from the centre. Synonim of bypass
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Follow the dual carriageway and you'll see signs for the turn-off. Lernen beginnen
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a main road that has two lines of traffic travelling in each direction, with a narrow part between them that has no traffic. In ather words divided highway
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A different way that traffic is sent when the usual roads are closed
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baggage reclaim / baggage claim Lernen beginnen
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the place at an airport where you collect your cases and bags after a flight
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The couple boarded the train for New York Lernen beginnen
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to get on a bus, plane, train etc in order to travel somewhere
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The Customs have seized large quantities of smuggled heroin. Lernen beginnen
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the government department that collects taxes on goods bought and sold and on goods brought into the country, and that checks what is brought in
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the officer who work in the government department that collects taxes on goods bought and sold and on goods brought into the country, and that checks what is brought in
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flight inside one country and not international.
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someone who serves food and drinks to passengers on a plane, and looks after their comfort and safety Synonim for stewardess
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small bags that you can carry onto an aircraft with you when you travel
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Inflation is likely to accelerate this year. Lernen beginnen
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to start to drive faster; to start to happen more quickly, or to make something start to happen more quickly
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to change setting of mirrors in a car for achieve better views.
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a change of direction that you make when driving in order to travel in the opposite direction
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becomes full of fuel/petrol tank
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In Britain, give way to cars coming from the right. Lernen beginnen
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to stop or slow down when you are driving, in order to allow other vehicles to go first
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I had to give way in order to save my job. Lernen beginnen
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to agree to do what someone else wants, instead of what you want, especially after a lot of discussion or argument
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When two vehicles hit of front parts each other as they are moving forward.
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road which is less important thant main road.
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a part of a wide road that only bicycles are allowed to use
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the part of a car or other vehicle that you press with your foot to make it go faster. Synonim for gas pedal
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a closed space at the back of a car for storing things in
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She could just about read the number plate of the car speeding away from the accident. Lernen beginnen
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a metal or plastic plate on the front and back of a vehicle that shows its registration number
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He grabbed the steering wheel from her to prevent the car going off the road. Lernen beginnen
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the wheel that the driver turns to control the direction that a vehicle goes in
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She switched the wipers on to clear the windscreen. Lernen beginnen
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the window across the front of a vehicle
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You look absolutely exhausted. Lernen beginnen
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extremely tired. Synonim for worn out
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It’s freezing in this house. Can’t I turn on the heating? Lernen beginnen
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extremely cold; below the temperature at which water turns to ice
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Thousands of people will starve if food doesn’t reach the city. Lernen beginnen
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to suffer or die because you do not have enough to eat
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I'm going to get a drink - I'm parched. Lernen beginnen
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to be very thirsty or very dry, especially because of hot weather
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My boss was furious with me. Lernen beginnen
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They all thought the film was hilarious. Lernen beginnen
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extremely funny and comic
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Wash your hands, they're filthy! Lernen beginnen
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Have you sorted out your schedule yet? Lernen beginnen
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to successfully deal with something, such as a problem or difficult situation
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He sprawled out on the sofa. Lernen beginnen
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to lie or sit with your arms or legs stretched out in a lazy or careless way
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Despite all our efforts to save the school, the authorities decided to close it. Lernen beginnen
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used to say that something happens or is true even though something else might have prevented it. Synonim for in spite of
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Somewhere in the distance a police siren was wailing. Lernen beginnen
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make a noise for example to warn of danger or cry out with a long high sound, especially because you are very sad or in pain
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I’m amazed you’ve never heard of the Rolling Stones. I was amazed at the price. Lernen beginnen
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extremely surprised; synonim for astonished
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I think that’s a brilliant idea. The film was absolutely brilliant. Lernen beginnen
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extremely smart; extremely good; excellent; very successful
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Sandy will be delighted to see you. Lernen beginnen
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She was devastated when her husband died. Lernen beginnen
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very upset; feeling extremely shocked and sad
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Obese people are more likely to suffer heart attacks. Lernen beginnen
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very fat in a way that is unhealthy
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That’s a ridiculous idea! Lernen beginnen
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very silly or unreasonable
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We were so thrilled to hear about the baby. Lernen beginnen
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very excited, happy, and pleased
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Bad teachers are a tiny minority. Lernen beginnen
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His friends were deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic news of his death. Lernen beginnen
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very sad, often involving death and suffering
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