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    1. anxiously [ksl]adverb con inquietud------------------------------------anxiousadjective us /ks/ wanting very much for something to happen; eager: [+ to infinitive] I've been anxiousto meet you. [+ to infinitive] It was getting late, and I was anxious to get home

    .anxiouslyadverb us /sli/ We waited anxiously by the phone._________________________________________2. audience [:djns]noun [C] us /dins, di-/noun1. [of play, film] pblico m2. [formal meeting, TV viewers] audiencia f_______________________________________________3. beat [bi:t]verb us /bit/noun

    1. [of drum] golpe m2. [of heart, pulse] latido m3. MUS [rhythm] ritmo m[individual unit of time] golpe m, (de comps)4. [of wings] batido m5. [of policeman] ronda f

    beat [bi:t]adjective(inf) hecho ( f hecha) polvo

    beat [bi:t] ( pt beat, pp beaten )

    transitive verb Conjugaison1. [hit - person] Conjugaison pegar[ - thing] Conjugaison golpear[ - carpet] Conjugaison sacudir2. [wings, eggs, butter] Conjugaison batir3. MUS [time] Conjugaison marcar4. [defeat]to beat somebody (at something) ganar a alguien (a algo)it beats me (inf) no me lo explico5. [reach ahead of]to beat somebody (to something) adelantarse a alguien (en algo)6. [be better than] ser mucho mejor que

    beat it! (inf) largo!

    beat [bi:t] ( pt beat, pp beaten )intransitive verb Conjugaison1. [rain] Conjugaison golpear2. [heart, pulse] Conjugaison latir[drums] Conjugaison redoblar

    beat downtransitive verb separable Conjugaison[seller]

    I managed to beat him down consegu que me hiciera una rebaja

    beat down

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    intransitive verb Conjugaison1. [sun] pegar fuerte2. [rain] Conjugaison descargar

    beat offtransitive verb separable Conjugaison

    [attackers] Conjugaison repeler

    beat uptransitive verb separable Conjugaison(inf) dar una paliza ato beat o.s. up (about sth) castigarse (por algo)

    beat up ontransitive verb separable(US & inf) dar una paliza a__________________________________________4. fellow [fel] noun [C] us /felo/

    adjectivefellow students/prisoners compaeros de clase/celdafellow citizens conciudadanos

    fellow [fel]noun1. (dated) [man] tipo m2. [comrade, peer] camarada mf, compaero m, compaera f3. [of a society] miembro m4. [of college] miembro m del claustro de profesores

    __________________________________________5. focus [fks] ( pl focuses or foci [-sa] )noun us /foks/ (plural focuses

    /fos, -k/ )noun[generally] foco min focus enfocadoout of focus desenfocadofocus of attention centro m de atencin

    focus [fks]transitive verb Conjugaison1. [eyes, lens, rays] Conjugaison enfocar2. [attention] Conjugaison fijar, Conjugaison centrar

    focus [fks]intransitive verb Conjugaison1. [eyes, lens]to focus (on something) enfocar (algo)2. [attention]to focus on something centrarse en algo-----------------------------------------------focus noun us /foks/ (plural focuses or foci /fos, -k/ )

    focus noun (MAIN OBJECT)

    [C] (also focal point) the main object or interest, or the attention given something

    : The focus of attention has shifted from the economy to improving the public schoolState officials urge continued focus on mosquito control.

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    focus noun (POSITION)

    physics [C/U] the exact place or position where beams of light, heat, or sound mr moving toward each other; focal point earth science [C/U] A focus is also the exact position inside the earth where an earthquake begins.in focus (also out of focus) A photograph or an image seen through a device with a lens, such as a microscopeescope, or camera, that is in focus is clear and one that is out of focus is not cl

    ear.focusverb [I/T] us /foks/

    focus verb [I/T] (DIRECT ATTENTION)

    to direct attention toward something or someone: [I] Tonight's program focuses on holessness.

    focus verb [I/T] (ADJUST)

    to adjust something in order to see more clearly: [T] I focused the binoculars on tbird on a branch of the tree.

    ___________________________________________________6. own [n]adjective us /on/adjectivemy/your/his etc. own car mi/tu/su etc. propio coche

    own [n]pronounmy own el mo ( f la ma)his/her own el suyo ( f la suya)a house of my/his own mi/su propia casaon one

    s own solo ( f sola)to get one

    s own back (inf) tomarse la revancha, desquitarse

    own [n]transitive verb Conjugaison Conjugaison poseer, Conjugaison tener

    own upintransitive verb Conjugaisonto own up (to something) confesar (algo)

    --------------------------------------------------------------------------on one s ownsolo

    don

    t leave the children on their ownno dejes a los nios soloshe can t climb the stairs on his ownno puede subir las escaleras (por s) soloshe runs the office on her ownlleva la oficina ella solaI can t handle three kids on my ownyo sola no puedo con tres nios________________________________________________________________________7. physical [fzkl]adjective fsico ( f fsica)

    physical [fzkl]noun[examination] examen m mdico

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    ----------------------------------------------physical adjective us /fzkl/

    physical adjective (BODY)

    connected with the body: physical strength/disabilities She tries to keep herselfood physical condition.

    physical adjective (MATERIAL)

    existing as or connected with things that can be seen or touched: The physical dimeions of the theater are smaller than I thought.

    physical adjective (PHYSICS)

    connected with physics___________________________________________8. presentation [preznten]noun

    1. [generally] presentacin f2. [ceremony] entrega f3. [performance] representacin f-----------------------------------------------presentation noun [C/U] us /preznten, prizen-/ the act of giving or showing something, or the way in which something is given or shown: [C] a multimedia presentation [C] After the sales presentation, the board hada number of questions. [U] Presentation of the awards takes place at a banquet in . [U] Both the food and its presentation were excellent._______________________________________________9. public [pblk]adjective pblico ( f pblica)

    to be public knowledge ser del dominio pblicoto make something public hacer pblico algoto go public COMM constituirse en sociedad annima (con cotizacin en Bolsa)

    public [pblk]noun pblico min public en pblicothe public el gran pblico---------------------------------------------public speakingoratoria (feminine)

    public speakerorador, (-dora) (masculine, feminine)________________________________________________________10. speaking noun [U] us /spi.k/ the act or skill of giving a speech at a public event: She looks on public speakian opportunity to share information.-speaking suffix uk us /-spi.k/ using the stated language: a Spanish-speaking country___________________________________________________11. suggest [sdest]/sdest, s-/transitive verb Conjugaison1. [propose] Conjugaison sugerir, Conjugaison proponerto suggest doing something sugerir hacer algo

    to suggest that somebody do something sugerir que alguien haga algo2. [imply] Conjugaison insinuarhis work suggests a lack of care su trabajo hace pensar que no se preocupa lo

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    suficiente______________________________________________________12. sweat [swet]verb [I] us /swet/ (past tense sweat or sweated, present participle sweated) (fml perspire)noun1. [perspiration] sudor m2. (uncountable noun & inf) [hard work] trabajo m duro

    3. (inf) [state of anxiety]to be in a sweat about something tener una neura con algoto be in a cold sweat sentir un sudor fro

    sweat [swet]intransitive verb Conjugaison1. [perspire] Conjugaison sudar2. (inf) [worry] estar aneurado ( f aneurada)

    sweat [swet]

    transitive verb Conjugaison1. MEDto sweat out a cold quitarse un resfriado sudando2. [in difficult situation]to sweat it out aguantar___________________________________________________13. tip [tp]noun [C] us /tp/noun1. [end] punta fit

    s on the tip of my tongue lo tengo en la punta de la lengua2. (UK) [dump] vertedero m3. [gratuity] propina f4. [piece of advice] consejo m

    tip [tp] ( pt & pp tipped, cont tipping )transitive verb Conjugaison1. [tilt] Conjugaison inclinar, Conjugaison ladear2. [spill, pour] Conjugaison vaciar, Conjugaison verter3. [give a gratuity to] dar una propina a

    tip [tp] ( pt & pp tipped, cont tipping )intransitive verb Conjugaison1. [tilt] Conjugaison inclinarse, ladearse

    2. [spill] Conjugaison derramarse3. [give a gratuity] dar propina

    tip offtransitive verb separable Conjugaison Conjugaison informar (confidencialmente)

    tip overtransitive verb separable Conjugaison Conjugaison volcar

    tip over

    intransitive verb Conjugaison Conjugaison volcarse_____________________________________________

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    14. vitamin [ (UK) vtmn, (US) vatmn]noun [C] us /vtmn/noun vitamina fvitamin C vitamina C_________________________________________________15. emotional [mnl]adjective

    1. [generally] emotivo ( f emotiva)2. [needs, problems] emocionalto get emotional emocionarse------------------------------------------------- emotional adjective uk /m.n.l/ us /-mo-//monl/B2 relating to the emotions: a child s emotional development My doctor said the problem was more emotional than physical. Amnesia can be caused by emotional trauma.B2 having and expressing strong feelings: He s a very emotional man. I felt quite emotional during the wedding ceremony. He became very emotional when I told him I was pregnant. The president has made an emotional plea for the killing to stop.

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    expend iconexpend icon Thesaurusemotionallyadverb uk us /-i/B2 She spoke emotionally about her experiences as a war correspondent. Many childrenhave become emotionally disturbed as a result of the abuse they have suffered. an emotionally charged issue (= causing strong feelings)_________________________________________________________16. fear [f]noun [C/U] us /fr/noun1. [generally] miedo m, temor mfor fear of por miedo a2. [risk] peligro m

    fear [f]transitive verb Conjugaison1. [be afraid of] Conjugaison temer2. [anticipate] temerseto fear (that)... temerse que...

    fear [f]intransitive verb Conjugaison[be afraid]

    to fear for somebody/something temer por alguien/algo___________________________________________________________________17. advice [dvas]noun [U] us /dvs, d-/noun(uncountable noun) consejos mplto take somebody

    s advice seguir el consejo de alguiena piece of advice un consejoto give somebody advice aconsejar a alguien___________________________________________18. advise [dvaz]verb [I/T] us /dvz, d-/transitive verb Conjugaison1. [give advice to]to advise somebody to do something aconsejar a alguien que haga algo

    to advise somebody against something/against doing something desaconsejar a alguien algo/que haga algo2. [professionally]

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    to advise somebody on something asesorar a alguien en algo3. [recommend: caution] Conjugaison recomendar4. (fml) [inform]to advise somebody (of something) informar a alguien (de algo)

    advise [dvaz]

    intransitive verb Conjugaison1. [give advice]to advise against something desaconsejar algoto advise against doing something aconsejar no hacer algo2. [professionally]to advise on asesorar en (materia de)______________________________________________________________19. anxiety [zat] ( pl anxieties )noun1. [worry] ansiedad f, inquietud f2. [cause of worry] preocupacin f3. [keenness] afn m, ansia f

    --------------------------------------------------------------anxiety noun [C/U] us /zti/ an uncomfortable feeling of worry about something that is happening or might happenor a cause of this: [U] For many children, every new school year causes anxiety. [C]Don't you have any fears or anxieties about middle age?___________________________________________________________20. control [kntrl]noun [C/U] us /kntrol/noun1. [generally, COMPUT ] control m[on spending] restriccin fbeyond or outside one

    s control fuera del control de unoin control of al mando deto be in control of oneself tener el control de s mismo

    to be in control of the situation dominar la situacinout of/under control fuera de/bajo controlto gain control (of) hacerse con el control (de)to take control (of) tomar el control (de)2. [of emotions] dominio m, control mto lose control perder el dominio

    control [kntrl] ( pt & pp controlled, cont controlling )transitive verb Conjugaison1. [generally] Conjugaison controlarto control oneself dominarse, controlarse

    2. [operate - machine, plane] Conjugaison manejar[ - central heating] Conjugaison regular

    control [kntrl]compound de control

    controlsplural noun[of machine, vehicle] mandos mpl_________________________________________21. deal [di:l] ( pt & pp dealt )noun us /dil/

    noun1. [quantity]a good or great deal (of) mucho

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    2. [agreement] acuerdo m[business agreement] trato mto do or strike a deal with somebody hacer un trato con alguienit

    s a deal! trato hecho!3. (inf) [treatment] trato mbig deal! vaya cosa!4. [price]

    to get a good deal on something conseguir algo a un precio barato

    deal [di:l] ( pt & pp dealt )transitive verb Conjugaison1. [strike]to deal somebody/something a blow, to deal a blow to somebody/something (lit &fig) asestar un golpe a alguien/algo2. [cards] Conjugaison repartir, Conjugaison dar

    deal [di:l] ( pt & pp dealt )

    intransitive verb Conjugaison1. [in cards] Conjugaison repartir, Conjugaison dar2. [in drugs] traficar con droga

    deal intransitive verb inseparable ConjugaisonCOMM comerciar en, Conjugaison vender

    deal outtransitive verb separable Conjugaison Conjugaison repartir

    deal withtransitive verb inseparable Conjugaison1. [handle - situation, problem] hacer frente a, Conjugaison resolver[ - customer] tratar con2. [be about] tratar de3. [be faced with] enfrentarse a----------------------------------------------------------------deal withverb + preposition + objectTraduccin de deal with en espaol:

    1 1.1 (do business with)

    (company) tener relaciones comerciales con

    the government won

    t deal with terroristsel gobierno no negociar con los terroristas1.2 (behave) to deal fairly with somebodytratar a alguien con justicia

    portarse bien con alguien

    2 2.1 (handle, tackle) the problem must be dealt with now hay que ocuparse del or hay que resolver el problema ahora mismo

    I don t know how to deal with this problemno s qu hacer con or no s cmo atacar este problemathey can deal with any kind of emergency

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    saben qu hacer or saben cmo reaccionar en cualquier tipo de emergenciathis complaint has not been dealt with yetnadie se ha ocupado de or nadie ha atendido esta reclamacin todavaI know how to deal with himyo s cmo tratarloI prefer to deal with heryo prefiero tratar con ella

    I always have to deal with the awkward customersiempre me toca a m lidiar con el cliente difcilwe

    ll see how he deals with this classya veremos cmo se las arregla con esta clase2.2 (be responsible for)ocuparse or encargarse de2.3 (punish) your mother will deal with youya te las vers con tu madrethe judge dealt with her severelyel juez fue severo con ella

    3 (issue/matter) (discuss, treat)

    tratar

    (have as subject) tratar de________________________________________________________________22. breath [breq] /breq/noun1. [act of breathing] respiracin fto take a deep breath respirar hondoto be a breath of fresh air (fig) [person, experience] ser un soplo de aire frescoto get one's breath back recuperar el alientoto go for a breath of (fresh) air salir a tomar un poco de aireto hold one's breath [stop breathing] aguantar la respiracin

    [wait anxiously] contener el alientoto say something under one's breath decir algo en voz bajato take one's breath away dejar a uno sin habla or respiracinto waste/save one's breath gastar/no gastar saliva2. [air from mouth] aliento mout of breath sin aliento________________________________________________________________23. medication [medken]noun [C/U] us /medken/noun medicacin fto be on medication tomar medicacin________________________________________

    24. panic [pnk]noun [C/U] us /pnk/noun pnico mto be in a panic about something ponerse muy nervioso por algo

    panic [pnk] ( pt & pp panicked, cont panicking )intransitive verb Conjugaison aterrarse, aterrorizarsedon

    t panic que no cunda el pnico_________________________________________________________25. psychologist [sakldst]noun [C] us /skldst/noun psiclogo m, psicloga f

    ____________________________________________26. reduce [rdju:s]verb [T] us /rdus/transitive verb Conjugaison

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    Conjugaison reducirto be reduced to doing something verse rebajado or forzado a hacer algoit reduced me to tears me hizo llorar

    reduce [rdju:s]intransitive verb Conjugaison(US) [diet] (intentar) adelgazar

    _____________________________________________27. suffer [sf]verb us /sfr/transitive verb Conjugaison Conjugaison sufrir

    suffer [sf]intransitive verb Conjugaison1. [generally] Conjugaison sufrir2. [experience negative effects] salir perjudicado ( f perjudicada)3. MEDto suffer from [illness] sufrir or padecer de______________________________