Word List for translation B1
Accident and Problems
alarm
noun
She heard the alarm and ran outside quickly.
alarm
She heard the alarm and ran outside quickly.
bite
verb
Does your dog ever bite strangers or children?
bite
Does your dog ever bite strangers or children?
block
verb
Don’t block the door with your heavy bags.
block
Don’t block the door with your heavy bags.
careless
adjective
Careless drivers often cause dangerous accidents.
careless
Careless drivers often cause dangerous accidents.
damage
noun
The flood caused damage to many houses.
a damage
The flood caused damage to many houses.
damage
verb
The strong wind damaged our garden fence.
to damage
The strong wind damaged our garden fence.
embarrassing
adjective
My mistake in the meeting was very embarrassing.
embarrassing
My mistake in the meeting was very embarrassing.
escape
noun
Their escape from the fire was very lucky.
an escape
Their escape from the fire was very lucky.
escape
verb
He tried to escape but was caught outside.
to escape
He tried to escape but was caught outside.
explode
verb
A car exploded on the highway this morning.
explode
A car exploded on the highway this morning.
explosion
noun
We heard an explosion near the train station.
explosion
We heard an explosion near the train station.
face
verb
We must face the problem and find solutions.
to face
We must face the problem and find solutions.
fighting
noun
The fighting stopped when police officers arrived.
fighting
The fighting stopped when police officers arrived.
force
noun
The police used force to control the crowd.
force*
The police used force to control the crowd.
force
verb
She forced her way through the crowd.
force% B12
She forced her way through the crowd.
horror
noun
I remember the horror of that earthquake.
horror
I remember the horror of that earthquake.
impact
noun
That decision had a big impact on safety.
impact
That decision had a big impact on safety.
impact
verb
How will this incident impact our results?
impact
How will this incident impact our results?
injured
adjective
Three people were injured in the train crash.
injured
Three people were injured in the train crash.
issue
noun
That issue caused many delays this week.
issue
That issue caused many delays this week.
mess
noun
She made a total mess while cooking dinner.
mess
She made a total mess while cooking dinner.
occur
verb
Problems often occur when we rush things.
occur
Problems often occur when we rush things.
prepared
adjective
I wasn’t prepared for the difficult questions.
prepared
I wasn’t prepared for the difficult questions.
protest
verb
I wasn’t prepared for the difficult questions.
protest
I wasn’t prepared for the difficult questions.
punish
verb
Don’t punish him too hard for that.
punish
Don’t punish him too hard for that.
risk
noun
The risk wasn’t worth the small reward.
risk
The risk wasn’t worth the small reward.
risk
verb
Would you risk driving in this weather?
risk
Would you risk driving in this weather?
safety
noun
We need better safety rules at school.
safety
We need better safety rules at school.
silly
adjective
He made a silly mistake in the form.
silly
He made a silly mistake in the form.
sink
verb
Did the ship sink during the storm?
sink
Did the ship sink during the storm?
survive
verb
She survived the fall without any serious injuries.
survive
She survived the fall without any serious injuries.
violent
adjective
That was a violent crash on the road.
violent
That was a violent crash on the road.
warn
verb
Did they warn you about the weather?
warn
Did they warn you about the weather?
warning
noun
There was no warning before the accident happened.
warning
There was no warning before the accident happened.
complex
adjective
This problem is too complex for a quick solution.
complex
This problem is too complex for a quick solution.
Actions and Movements
bend
verb
I can’t bend my knee properly after the fall.
bend
I can’t bend my knee properly after the fall.
fasten
verb
Please fasten your seatbelt before the car starts moving.
fasten
Please fasten your seatbelt before the car starts moving.
fold
verb
Can you fold the towels and put them away?
fold
Can you fold the towels and put them away?
stretch
verb
She stretched her legs after sitting for a long time.
stretch
She stretched her legs after sitting for a long time.
squeeze
verb
Squeeze the lemon into the bowl and add sugar.
squeeze
Squeeze the lemon into the bowl and add sugar.
shake
verb
Shake the bottle well before using the medicine.
shake
Shake the bottle well before using the medicine.
wave
verb
She waved goodbye and left the room quickly.
wave
She waved goodbye and left the room quickly.
rub
verb
Rub the cream into your hands until it disappears.
rub
Rub the cream into your hands until it disappears.
wink
verb
Did she just wink at you across the room?
wink
Did she just wink at you across the room?
hand
verb
Could you hand me the phone from the table, please?
hand
Could you hand me the phone from the table, please?
hang
verb
Can you hang these clothes outside to dry?
hang
Can you hang these clothes outside to dry?
lay
verb
She laid the baby down gently on the bed.
lay
She laid the baby down gently on the bed.
place
verb
Place the chicken pieces in a warm serving dish.
place
Place the chicken pieces in a warm serving dish.
press
verb
Press the button to start the washing machine.
press
Press the button to start the washing machine.
pull
noun
Give the door a strong pull to open it.
pull
Give the door a strong pull to open it.
push
noun
She gave the door a push and stepped inside.
push
She gave the door a push and stepped inside.
still
adjective
He sat still while the doctor checked his arm.
still
He sat still while the doctor checked his arm.
stick
verb
Can you stick the label on the box, please?
stick
Can you stick the label on the box, please?
directly
adverb
She looked directly into his eyes and smiled.
directly
She looked directly into his eyes and smiled.
effectively
adverb
She communicates very effectively with her team members.
effectively
She communicates very effectively with her team members.
equally
adverb
Both options are equally good for this situation.
equally
Both options are equally good for this situation.
eventually
adverb
She will eventually move to a bigger apartment.
eventually
She will eventually move to a bigger apartment.
fairly
adverb
She’s fairly good at playing the piano now.
fairly
She’s fairly good at playing the piano now.
generally
adverb
Is this type of coffee generally stronger than others?
generally
Is this type of coffee generally stronger than others?
hardly
adverb
I hardly slept last night because of the loud music.
hardly
I hardly slept last night because of the loud music.
heavily
adverb
They rely heavily on social media for their marketing.
heavily
They rely heavily on social media for their marketing.
highly
adverb
That product was highly rated by many customers online.
highly
That product was highly rated by many customers online.
incredibly
adverb
Are you feeling incredibly tired after your flight?
incredibly
Are you feeling incredibly tired after your flight?
mainly
adverb
He eats mainly vegetables and fruit for lunch.
mainly
He eats mainly vegetables and fruit for lunch.
naturally
adverb
Do children learn languages naturally at a young age?
naturally
Do children learn languages naturally at a young age?
necessarily
adverb
A high price doesn’t necessarily mean better quality.
necessarily
A high price doesn’t necessarily mean better quality.
originally
adverb
Was this company originally founded in the UK?
originally
Was this company originally founded in the UK?
particularly
adverb
Traffic is bad, particularly in the city centre.
particularly
Traffic is bad, particularly in the city centre.
perfectly
adverb
Are you feeling perfectly fine after your long trip?
perfectly
Are you feeling perfectly fine after your long trip?
personally
adverb
I personally think we should leave a bit earlier.
personally
I personally think we should leave a bit earlier.
possibly
adverb
We could possibly meet tomorrow if you’re free then.
possibly
We could possibly meet tomorrow if you’re free then.
properly
adverb
He didn’t listen properly and missed the instructions.
properly
He didn’t listen properly and missed the instructions.
rarely
adverb
She rarely eats meat now, mostly vegetables and grains.
rarely
She rarely eats meat now, mostly vegetables and grains.
seriously
adverb
She was seriously injured in a bike accident yesterday.
seriously
She was seriously injured in a bike accident yesterday.
similarly
adverb
It is a little cheaper than other similarly sized cars.
similarly
It is a little cheaper than other similarly sized cars.
simply
adverb
I simply couldn’t believe the news I heard today.
simply
I simply couldn’t believe the news I heard today.
slightly
adverb
She feels slightly better after taking some medicine.
slightly
She feels slightly better after taking some medicine.
specifically
adverb
This course is specifically designed for new language learners.
specifically
This course is specifically designed for new language learners.
throughout
adverb
She stayed calm throughout the whole interview process.
throughout
She stayed calm throughout the whole interview process.
totally
adverb
I totally forgot about the meeting this afternoon.
totally
I totally forgot about the meeting this afternoon.
typically
adverb
Is the weather typically cold in February here?
typically
Is the weather typically cold in February here?
apologize
verb
Do you think she should apologize for her mistake?
apologize
Do you think she should apologize for her mistake?
obvious
adjective
It’s obvious that they don’t agree on this issue.
obvious
It’s obvious that they don’t agree on this issue.
obviously
adverb
She obviously disagrees but didn’t want to argue.
obviously
She obviously disagrees but didn’t want to argue.
agreement
noun
The two sides couldn’t come to any agreement.
agreement
The two sides couldn’t come to any agreement.
disagreement
noun
Their disagreement was about money and future plans.
disagreement
Their disagreement was about money and future plans.
admit
verb
I admit I was wrong about the schedule.
admit
I admit I was wrong about the schedule.
confirm
verb
Can they confirm their position on the matter today?
confirm
Can they confirm their position on the matter today?
convince
verb
He couldn’t convince her to change her mind.
convince
He couldn’t convince her to change her mind.
definite
adjective
I need a definite yes or no.
definite
I need a definite yes or no.
in favour
noun
She spoke in favour of the new agreement.
in favour
She spoke in favour of the new agreement.
lie
noun
Telling a lie only made the situation worse.
lie
Telling a lie only made the situation worse.
lie
verb
Did she lie just to win the argument?
lie
Did she lie just to win the argument?
persuade
verb
She tried hard to persuade him without success.
persuade
She tried hard to persuade him without success.
reject
verb
Did she reject your suggestion about the budget?
reject
Did she reject your suggestion about the budget?
row
noun
They had a loud row about the travel plans.
row
They had a loud row about the travel plans.
signal
noun
His silence was a clear signal of disapproval.
signal
His silence was a clear signal of disapproval.
signal
verb
Did he signal support before the final decision?
signal
Did he signal support before the final decision?
strongly
adverb
I strongly disagree with that kind of behaviour.
strongly
I strongly disagree with that kind of behaviour.
suit
verb
Did the agreement suit both sides equally well?
suit
Did the agreement suit both sides equally well?
volunteer
verb
Did anyone volunteer to speak for the team?
volunteer
Did anyone volunteer to speak for the team?
worth
adjective
It’s not worth arguing over such a small issue.
worth
It’s not worth arguing over such a small issue.
ad
noun
That ad was too long and quite boring to watch.
ad
That ad was too long and quite boring to watch.
campaign
noun
He joined a campaign to support local street artists.
campaign
He joined a campaign to support local street artists.
collection
noun
Her stamp collection includes designs from many countries.
collection
Her stamp collection includes designs from many countries.
content
noun
This content includes interviews with famous film directors.
content
This content includes interviews with famous film directors.
documentary
noun
That documentary received several international film awards.
documentary
That documentary received several international film awards.
entertain
verb
She works as an editor for a fashion magazine.
entertain
She works as an editor for a fashion magazine.
entertainment
noun
What kind of entertainment do you usually enjoy?
entertainment
What kind of entertainment do you usually enjoy?
exhibition
noun
This exhibition features local and international artists.
exhibition
This exhibition features local and international artists.
feature
verb
His songs feature different styles and instruments.
feature
His songs feature different styles and instruments.
journal
noun
This science journal features articles on sound design.
journal
This science journal features articles on sound design.
live
adjective
Are you going to the live event tomorrow?
live
Are you going to the live event tomorrow?
performance
noun
They watched a live performance in the park.
performance
They watched a live performance in the park.
poem
noun
That poem made me feel really emotional inside.
poem
That poem made me feel really emotional inside.
poetry
noun
Her poetry explores love, memory, and daily life.
poetry
Her poetry explores love, memory, and daily life.
portrait
noun
Have you seen the portrait he painted last year?
portrait
Have you seen the portrait he painted last year?
press
noun
Did the press write good reviews about the concert?
press
Did the press write good reviews about the concert?
release
noun
They planned the album release for next Friday.
release
They planned the album release for next Friday.
setting
noun
That story’s setting changes throughout the novel.
setting
That story’s setting changes throughout the novel.
technique
noun
This painting uses a new watercolour technique.
technique
This painting uses a new watercolour technique.
theme
noun
Do you notice a repeated theme in his music?
theme
Do you notice a repeated theme in his music?
translate
verb
They translate film subtitles for international viewers.
translate
They translate film subtitles for international viewers.
translation
noun
I read a French translation of that novel last year.
translation
I read a French translation of that novel last year.
album
noun
Her new album sold a million copies last week.
album
Her new album sold a million copies last week.
channel
noun
Do you watch the documentary channel often?
channel
Do you watch the documentary channel often?
chapter
noun
I read one chapter every night before going to sleep.
chapter
I read one chapter every night before going to sleep.
drum
noun
Do you know how to play the drum?
drum
Do you know how to play the drum?
editor
noun
She works as an editor for a fashion magazine.
editor
She works as an editor for a fashion magazine.
episode
noun
We watched three episodes in a row last night.
episode
We watched three episodes in a row last night.
folk
adjective
They performed a traditional folk dance on stage.
folk
They performed a traditional folk dance on stage.
headline
noun
Today’s headline focuses on the local film festival.
headline
Today’s headline focuses on the local film festival.
imaginary
adjective
Is the main character imaginary or based on someone?
imaginary
Is the main character imaginary or based on someone?
literature
noun
Classic literature often influences modern movies.
literature
Classic literature often influences modern movies.
musical
noun
We saw a Broadway musical during our trip to New York.
musical
We saw a Broadway musical during our trip to New York.
mystery
noun
The film had a strong mystery element and a twist.
mystery
The film had a strong mystery element and a twist.
narrative
noun
What’s the main narrative in that short film?
narrative
What’s the main narrative in that short film?
narrative
adjective
She gave a clear narrative summary of the film.
narrative
She gave a clear narrative summary of the film.
photography
noun
Do you enjoy street photography or nature photography?
photography
Do you enjoy street photography or nature photography?
poet
noun
I met a famous poet at a literature event.
poet
I met a famous poet at a literature event.
producer
noun
That producer usually works on science fiction shows.
producer
That producer usually works on science fiction shows.
quotation
noun
That quotation comes from an old Greek play.
quotation
That quotation comes from an old Greek play.
script
noun
Did you finish writing the film script yet?
script
Did you finish writing the film script yet?
sculpture
noun
That museum has a sculpture garden outside.
sculpture
That museum has a sculpture garden outside.
talent
noun
She has great talent for painting and design.
talent
She has great talent for painting and design.
viewer
noun
Millions of viewers watched the final football match.
viewer
Millions of viewers watched the final football match.