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the thick main stem of a tree, from which its branches grow
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The statue shows the head, trunk, and arms of an old man. commencer à apprendre
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a person's or animal's body apart from the limbs and head.
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the long, tube-shaped nose of an elephant
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a large, strong container that is used for storing clothes and personal possessions, often when travelling or going to live in a new place
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trunk noun (CAR) US (UK boot) commencer à apprendre
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a covered space at the back of a car, for storing things in:
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trunks UK or old-fashioned US (UK also swimming trunks) commencer à apprendre
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a piece of men's clothing that covers the hips and bottom and the top part of the legs and is worn when swimming
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an important road for travelling long distances at high speed
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The forest has been so heavily logged that it is in danger of disappearing. commencer à apprendre
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a thick piece of tree trunk or branch, especially one cut for burning on a fire VERB - cut down (an area of forest) in order to exploit the timber commercially.
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a full written record of a journey, a period of time, or an event:
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The Better Business Bureau has logged more than 90 complaints. commencer à apprendre
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to officially record something:
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currant buns blackcurrants/redcurrants commencer à apprendre
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a small, black dried grape without seeds, used especially in cakes: A currant is also a small raisin (= dried fruit) used esp. in baking.
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upright adjective (STRAIGHT) an upright freezer/vacuum cleaner commencer à apprendre
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used to refer to something that is taller than it is wide:
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upright adjective (MORAL) She behaved as any upright citizen would have under the circumstances. commencer à apprendre
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(of a person or their behavior) strictly honorable or honest.
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upright [PIANO] (also upright piano) commencer à apprendre
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a piano in which the strings are vertical
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upright adjective, adverb [not gradable] (STRAIGHT) commencer à apprendre
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(standing or being) vertical and as straight as possible:
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She was confronted by a man wielding a knife. commencer à apprendre
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to hold a weapon or tool and look as if you are going to use it:
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wield influence, power, etc. He still wields enormous influence in politics. commencer à apprendre
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to have a lot of influence or power over other people:
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flight [FLYING TOGETHER] UK commencer à apprendre
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a group of birds, aircraft, etc. flying together: a flock or large body of birds or insects in the air, especially when migrating.
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They lost all their possessions during their flight from the invading army. commencer à apprendre
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(an act or example of) escape, running away, or avoiding something:
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she has to come up four flights of stairs to her apartment commencer à apprendre
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a series of steps between floors or levels.
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Wine bar patrons can sample flights of wine. I had a flight of four ales and liked them all commencer à apprendre
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a number of different types of wine, beer, etc. for tasting: a selection of small portions of a particular type of food or drink (especially alcohol) intended to be tasted together for the purpose of comparison.
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With this movie he joined the top flight of Hollywood directors. commencer à apprendre
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people who are at the highest level in a job or business activity:
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the top flight [COMPANIES] Corporate news was dominated by firms outside the top flight. commencer à apprendre
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companies whose shares are worth the most money:
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unwieldy adjective (DIFFICULT TO MOVE) A piano is a very unwieldy item to get down a flight of stairs. commencer à apprendre
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An unwieldy object is difficult to move or handle because it is heavy, large, or a strange shape:
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unwieldy adjective (NOT EFFECTIVE) One disadvantage for the bank is that its huge size - over 15,000 staff - makes it unwieldy and slow-moving. commencer à apprendre
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An unwieldy system is slow and not effective, usually because it is too big, badly organized, or involves too many different organizations or people:
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patron noun [C] (CUSTOMER) we surveyed the plushness of the hotel and its sleek, well-dressed patrons commencer à apprendre
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a customer, especially a regular one, of a store, restaurant, or theater.
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St John Bosco is the patron saint of Turin. commencer à apprendre
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a Christian saint who is believed to give special help to a particular place, activity, person, or type of object:
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The cat had sleek fur. Who owns that sleek black car parked outside your house? disapproving He's one of those sleek (= seeming rich and dishonest) businessman types. commencer à apprendre
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(especially of hair, clothes, or shapes) smooth, shiny, and lying close to the body, and therefore looking well cared for; not untidy and with no parts sticking out:
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a plush(-covered) sofa two metres of dark red plush plush cushions/curtains commencer à apprendre
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thick, soft cloth, with a surface like short fur, used especially for covering furniture:
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He took me out to a really plush restaurant. commencer à apprendre
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expensive, comfortable, and of high quality:
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extremely tall, especially in comparison with the surroundings.
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Bresson’s towering masterpiece explores the nature of freedom. commencer à apprendre
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the wooden fittings were made of walnut plumbing fittings electric light fittings commencer à apprendre
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a small part on or attached to a piece of furniture or equipment. a small part for connecting one thing to another: The company manufactures plastic pipes and fittings. electrical/plumbing fittings
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fitting noun (IN A HOUSE) UK (US furnishings) The house price, including fixtures and fittings, is £200,000. bathroom/kitchen fittings commencer à apprendre
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an object in a house, such as a cooker or a shelf, that is not permanently fixed, and can be either taken away or left when the people who live there move to another house:
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fitting [SUITABLE, RIGHT] commencer à apprendre
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suitable or appropriate under the circumstances; right or proper.
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fitted around or to something or someone in a specified way.
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bathroom fittings - UK (also sanitary fittings) a shop that sells bathroom fittings commencer à apprendre
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the pieces of furniture that are in a bathroom, such as a toilet, bath, etc.:
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fixture noun [C] (FIXED OBJECT) All fixtures and fittings are included in the house price. figurative They've been together so long he's become a permanent fixture in her life. commencer à apprendre
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a permanently fixed piece of furniture in a house, such as a bath, that would not be taken by someone when moving to a new home:
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fixture noun [C] (SPORTS EVENT) UK Next season's fixtures will be published early next month. commencer à apprendre
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a day and usually a time agreed for a sports event:
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We collected dry twigs to start the fire. commencer à apprendre
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a small, thin branch of a tree or bush, esp. one removed from the tree or bush and without any leaves: a slender woody shoot growing from a branch or stem of a tree or shrub.
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Then he twigged what I meant. She's six months pregnant, and he still hasn't twigged. commencer à apprendre
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to suddenly realize something:
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slender [THIN]; slenderness - NOUN He put his hands around her slender waist. The plant's leaves are long and slender. commencer à apprendre
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(of a person or part of the body) gracefully thin. thin and delicate, often in a way that is attractive:
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a man of slender means (= without much money) The chances of settling this dispute through talks seem increasingly slender. commencer à apprendre
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(of something abstract) barely sufficient in amount or basis.
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They haven't yet settled when the wedding is going to be. commencer à apprendre
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to reach a decision or an agreement about something, or to end a disagreement:
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settle verb (MAKE COMFORTABLE) He settled himself down with a newspaper, and waited for the flight to arrive. commencer à apprendre
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to relax into a comfortable position:
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After they got married, they settled in Brooklyn. commencer à apprendre
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adopt a more steady or secure style of life, especially in a permanent job and home.
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The house had been empty for years, and dust had settled on all the surfaces. Do you think the snow will settle (= remain on the ground and other surfaces without melting)? Unused farm machinery settled in high weeds behind the house. commencer à apprendre
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to move to a lower level and stay there; drop: The contents of this package may settle (= fall towards the bottom of the container and so seem to be less).
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Please settle your account/bill without further delay. It took the insurance company months to settle my claim. formal Payment of your account is now overdue, and we must ask you to settle (= pay the money you owe) immediately. commencer à apprendre
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to pay, especially money that you owe:
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settle verb (QUIET AND CALM) The weather is expected to settle towards the end of the week. I'll call you back as soon as I've settled the kids for the night. Before a performance, she takes three deep breaths to settle her nerves. commencer à apprendre
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to become quiet and calm, or to make something or someone do this:
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settle verb (BE IN A CERTAIN STATE) The pound rose slightly against the dollar today, then settled at $1.53. A peaceful expression settled on her face. After the recent riots, an uneasy calm has settled on the city. commencer à apprendre
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to reach and remain at a certain level or in a certain state: if prices, values, etc. settle, they stop moving up or down:
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The defendant agreed to settle out of court. commencer à apprendre
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to end an argument without having to go to a court of law, usually by agreeing to the payment of a particular amount of money:
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We need a final meeting to settle the matter once and for all. OK, so that's settled then. commencer à apprendre
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to make a final decision about something:
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a wooden bench with a high back and arms, typically incorporating a box under the seat.
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shoot verb (MOVE QUICKLY) She shot past me several metres before the finishing line. He shot out of the office a minute ago - I think he was late for a meeting. commencer à apprendre
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to move in a particular direction very quickly and directly: Sylvester Stallone shot to fame (= became famous suddenly) with the movie "Rocky".
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a game played with dice for money
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Two weeks after we'd planted the seeds, little green shoots started to appear. figurative The first green shoots (= hopeful signs) of economic recovery have started to appear. commencer à apprendre
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the first part of a plant to appear above the ground as it develops from a seed, or any new growth on an already existing plant: (of a plant or seed) send out buds or shoots; germinate. a young branch or sucker springing from the main stock of a tree or other plant.
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shoot baskets slang (also shoot hoops) commencer à apprendre
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If you shoot baskets or shoot hoops you play basketball.
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Patrick and I were shooting pool after work. commencer à apprendre
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If you shoot pool you play that game:
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