Testat 2


F. G.
This flashcard set helps university-level students learn English, focusing on vocabulary and expressions. It includes words like "notorious," "traitor," and "wind down," and supports backward learning from the target language to the source language. Ideal for advanced learners, it aids in expanding vocabulary and improving communication skills.
Cartes-fiches
43
Utilisateurs
1
Langue
Allemand
Catégorie
Anglais
Niveau
Université
Créé / Mis à jour
14.11.2017 / 14.11.2017

Cartes-fiches

Expect

Their            are high and therefore difficult to meet.

expectations

Accept

Using slang in a formal speech is just            .

unacceptable

Maintain

Regular             helps the engine to live longer.

maintenance

Mature

This cheese reaches its              after 2 years.

maturity

Hand

Five children are quite a               .

handful

Compensate

Some sponsors offer financial                .

compensation

Except

They do not make                just because he is the son of the boss.

exceptions

Equip

You need the right                to go climbing.

equipment

Distinct

It is impossible to                between a hobby and an interest.

distinguish

Criticise

Some people take                very personally.

critisme

Controversy

Benneton used to have very                ads in their campaigns.

controversial

Fail

They should not to blame each other for their                .

failures

All visitors to the ship have to get off immediately.

disembark

His fingerprints everywhere gave him away.

betray

The teacher has just pointed out again and again: study these phrases!

draw attention to

It's impossible to go back on this promise.

break

Look us up when you are in the area.

visit

Passengers who wish to get off at Lucerne have to travel in the first coach.

alight

She has made off with her secretary.

run away with

The federal police are now looking into the issue of stolen bank data.

investigate

They cannot put up with this noise any longer.

tolerate

They gave up after three hours as there was no water or food.

surrender

We cannot just do away with this law on tax evasion: it's part of our constitution.

abolish

The United Nations pulled out their troops from the capital.

withdraw

I'm sure they didn't do it                purpose.

on

He was                with envy when he heard about his promotion. (use a colour!)

green

When Peter told me he was dismissed i saw                . (use a colour!)

red

The                - collar workers reveived a rise, but the workers in the factory had to wait.

white

After running up the stairs, I was                breath.

out of

He is                charge of the office.

in

If                doubt, don't hesitate to ask.

in

The regulations come                force tomorrow.

into

I regard / suppose this as the most important project in my career.

regard

Smoking is a major orgin / cause of heart attacks.

cause

In my point of view / view we could call it a day.

view

After a hard day I wish to draw back / wind down.

wind down

He bought a simple / single ticket to London.

single

He was fined for breaking the speed limit / restriction.

limit

We even made this journey ahead of / in front of schedule.

ahead of

There was even no standing room / place left.

room

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