question  |
réponse |
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
He has made an accurate measurement of my garden
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
to say that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind Are you accusing me of lying
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something The government won't even acknowledge the existence of the problem. Historians generally acknowledge her as a genius in her field.
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
the act of accepting or agreeing to something, often unwillingly: She nodded her acquiescence I was surprised by her acquiescence to/in the plan.
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
an opinion or decision that someone has reached after a lot of thought It is my considered opinion that he should be promoted.
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
large or of noticeable importance: The fire caused considerable damage to the church.
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
There has been a significant increase in the number of women students in recent years.
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
to make something certain to happen The role of the police is to ensure (that) the law is obeyed.
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
to stay in the same place or in the same condition A great many things remain to be done (= have not yet been done). The doctor ordered him to remain in bed for a few days.
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
special, or this and not any other "Why did you ask?" "Oh, no particular reason, just making conversation."
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
the particular importance or attention that is given to something: Schools here put/place/lay great emphasis on written work and grammar I think we should put as much emphasis on preventing disease as we do on curing it
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
standing or pointing straight up or at an angle of 90° to a horizontal surface or line She looked over the cliff and found she was standing at the edge of a vertical drop.
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
Street-fights are an everyday occurrence in this area of the city.
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something: It was difficult to estimate how many trees had been destroyed. They estimate (that) the journey will take at least two weeks.
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
I was sufficiently close to hear what they were saying. McGeechan has not recovered sufficiently to play in the semifinal tomorrow.
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
to make a particular activity necessary Obviously what she did was wrong, but I don't think it warranted such a severe punishment.
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious There is expected to be a severe frost tonight. a severe chest infection/leg injury/toothache
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
an extremely small piece of matter Electrons are atomic particles
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
to ask for something forcefully, in a way that shows that you do not expect to be refused: "And where do you think you're going?" demanded the police officer. I demanded an explanation.
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
to say that you will not do or accept something: On cold mornings the car always refuses to start. He asked me to give him another loan, but I refused.
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
large or of noticeable importance: The fire caused considerable damage to the church.
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
making someone feel uncertain and uncomfortable or worried I found it disconcerting that everyone seemed to agree with her There was a disconcerting silence.
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
to talk or behave in a way that gives someone confidence to do something, to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen: They've always encouraged me in everything I've wanted to do. The council is encouraging the development of the property for both employment and recreation.
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
to say that something is true or is a fact, although you cannot prove it and other people might not believe it: All parties have claimed success in yesterday's elections. He claims to have met the president, but I don't believe him.
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
to try to discover information that other people do not want you to know, by asking questions carefully and not directly The interviewer probed deep into her private life. Detectives questioned him for hours, probing for any inconsistencies in his story.
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
not working or being used If you have an idle moment, call me. Half these factories now stand idle.
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
to give something, especially money, in order to provide or achieve something to. to write articles for a newspaper, magazine, or book She contributes to several magazines. Come to the meeting if you feel you have something to contribute.
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
an unwillingness to do something Her reluctance to contribute financially is going to cause problems for us. I fully understand his reluctance to leave his children.
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
(something or someone that gives) great pleasure, satisfaction, or happiness: We're just discovering the delights of being retired. My sister's little boy is a real delight
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
to be something that is made or formed of various specific things: Her responsibilities consist of answering the phone and greeting visitors. The crowd consisted mostly of college kids and office workers.
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
in a way that is clear and exact: It should be explicitly stated exactly what the grant covers. I told you quite explicitly to be home by midnight.
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
a mark (✓) that shows that something is correct or has been done: a mark (✓) that shows that something is correct or has been done:
|
|
|
|
commencer à apprendre
|
|
If something is doable, it can be achieved or performed: This project may be difficult, but I still think it's doable.
|
|
|
