Cambridge English Profile Level A2

available

(adjective) ABLE TO GET. able to be bought, used, or gotten Dictionary examples: Do you have any double rooms available this weekend? Is this dress available in a larger size? My new novel will be available in bookstores this week. The information is available on the Internet. There are computers available at the library for public use. I'm afraid I'm not available to help with the show on the 19th.

attractive

(adjective) BEAUTIFUL. beautiful or pleasant to look at Dictionary example: an attractive woman

afraid

(adjective) FEAR.frightened. Dictionary examples: He was/felt suddenly afraid. She's afraid of water.

adult

(adjective) FOR ADULTS for or relating to adults. Dictionary examples: adult education She spent most of her adult life in prison.

amazing

(adjective) GOOD. very good or impressive in some way. Dictionary examples: This wine is really amazing. What an amazing meal!

advanced

(adjective) HIGHER LEVEL. at a higher, more difficult level. Dictionary example: an advanced English course.

available

(adjective) NOT BUSY. If someone is available, they are not busy and so are able to do something. Dictionary examples: Are you available next weekend? No one from the company was available to comment on the accident.

average

(adjective) USUAL. typical and usual。 Dictionary examples: The average person in the street is a lot better off than they were forty years ago. a student of average ability

all right

(adjective), (adverb) PERMISSION. used to ask if you can do something or to say that someone can do something. Dictionary examples: Is it all right if I put some music on? It's all right to have your friends over as long as you check with me first. Is it all right with you if I leave the window open?

all right

(adjective), (adverb) WELL.not hurt or sick. Dictionary examples: "Harry just slipped on the ice." "Oh! Is he all right?" She was very sick for a while but she's all right now.

alone

(adjective), (adverb) WITHOUT PEOPLE.[never before noun] without other people. Dictionary examples: He likes being alone in the house. She decided to climb the mountain alone. Do you like living alone?

angry

(adjective)having a strong feeling against someone who has behaved badly, making you want to shout at them or hurt them. Dictionary examples: He's really angry at/with me for upsetting Sophie. I don't understand what he's angry about. They feel angry that their complaints were ignored. I got really angry with her. It made me really angry.

aged

(adjective)of the age of. Dictionary example: They've got one daughter, Isabel, aged 3.

anywhere

(adverb) ANY PLACE. in or to any place. Dictionary examples: Did you go anywhere interesting this summer? Go anywhere in the world and you'll find some sort of fast-food restaurant.

again

(adverb) AS BEFORE.as before. Dictionary example: Get some rest and you'll soon be well again.

already

(adverb) BEFORE NOW.before now, or before a particular time in the past Dictionary examples: I asked him to come to the exhibition but he'd already seen it. The concert had already begun by the time we arrived. I've already told him.

anyway

(adverb) CHANGE SUBJECT. used when you are returning to an earlier subject or changing the subject. Dictionary examples: Anyway, I'll be away next week. Anyway, in the end I didn't wear your jacket.

all

(adverb) COMPLETELY. completely or very. Dictionary examples: The cake was all eaten last night. You're all wet! Tell me all about your trip.

anyway

(adverb) DESPITE.despite that. Dictionary example: Her parents were opposed to her quitting school, but she did it anyway.

always

(adverb) FOREVER. forever. Dictionary example: I'll always remember you.

anywhere

(adverb) IN QUESTIONS/NEGATIVES. used in questions and negatives to mean "a place" Dictionary examples: Is there anywhere in particular you wanted to go to eat tonight? I can't find my keys anywhere. Is there anywhere else you'd like to visit?

around

(adverb) TO/IN A PLACE. to or in different parts of a place. Dictionary examples: I'm going to fly to Peru and travel around for six weeks. She went into town and spent two hours just walking around.

actually

(adverb) TRUTH It's unclear what actually happened that night.

always

(adverb) UNTIL NOW. at all times in the past. Dictionary example: We've always lived here.

across

(adverb), (preposition) from one side to the other of something with clear limits, such as an area of land, a road, or a river. She walked across the field/road.

above

(adverb), (preposition) MORE.more than an amount or level. Dictionary examples: It says on the box it's for children age three and above. Rates of pay are above average.

as

(adverb); (preposition) LIKE.like or in the same way. Dictionary example: We used the box as a table.

anymore

(adverb)If you do not do something or something does not happen anymore, you have stopped doing it or it does not now happen. Dictionary example: This shirt doesn't fit me anymore - would you like it?

afterward

(adverb)at a later time, after something else has happened Dictionary examples: We had lunch, and afterward we sat on the deck and watched the kids play in the pool. They separated, and soon/shortly afterward Jane left the country.

after

(adverb)later than someone or something else. Dictionary examples: Hilary got here at noon and Nicholas arrived soon after. I can't go next week - how about the week after?

almost

(adverb)nearly but not quite Dictionary examples: I almost missed the bus. She's almost thirty. It was almost six o'clock when he left. Almost all the passengers on the ferry were French. The boat sank almost immediately when it hit the rock. She's almost always right on time.

ago

(adverb)used to refer to a time in the past. Dictionary examples: He left the house over an hour ago. We left New York ten years ago. About five months ago, I got a letter from him. The dinosaurs died out 65 million years ago.

and

(conjunction) AFTER VERB.used instead of "to" after some verbs, such as "try" and "go". Dictionary examples: Try and eat something. I asked him to go and find my glasses. Wait and see what happens.

a

(determiner) AMOUNTS.used before some phrases saying how much of something there is. Dictionary examples: a few days a little bit of yarn

a

(determiner) AN ACTION.used before some action nouns when referring to one example of the action. Dictionary examples: Take a look at this, Jez. I'm just going to take a ride.

a

(determiner) PERIOD OF TIME.used when referring to a certain period of time. Dictionary examples: Take one tablet three times a day. She earns $100,000 a year.

a

(determiner) TWO NOUNS.used before the first but not the second of two nouns that are often used together Dictionary examples: a cup and saucer a knife and fork

a

(determiner) UNIT.used when referring to a unit of something, especially something you eat or drink. Dictionary examples: I'd love a coffee. All I had for lunch was a yogurt.

a

(determiner) WITH FRACTION.used between a fraction and a unit of measurement Dictionary examples: half a mile a quarter of a kilo three-quarters of an hour

another

(determiner), (pronoun) DIFFERENT. a different person or thing of the same type. Dictionary examples: She's finished with that boyfriend and found herself another (one). Do you want to exchange this toaster for another (one) or do you want your money back?

another

(determiner), pro(noun) ADDITIONAL. one more person or thing, or an additional amount。 Dictionary examples: I'm going to have another piece of cake. "Would you get me a bar of chocolate from the kitchen?" "Another one?" For another $30, you can buy the model with remote control. Just think, in another three months it'll be summer again.

all

(determiner), pro(noun) WHOLE AMOUNT.the whole amount of something. Dictionary examples: I've spent all my money. Did you drink all the juice? By morning, all the snow had gone.

actor

(noun) "Who's your favourite actor?" "Robert de Niro."

adventure

(noun) We got lost on the Metro - it was quite an adventure.

apartment

(noun) [C] a set of rooms for living in, especially on one floor of a building Dictionary examples: a one-/two-/three-bedroom apartment I'll give you the keys to my apartment. They have six luxury apartments for sale.

appointment

(noun) [C] a time you have arranged to meet someone or go somewhere Dictionary examples: a dentist/doctor's appointment I'd like to make an appointment to see Doctor Evans, please. I canceled the appointment. I've got a two o'clock appointment. That's the second appointment he's missed.

apartment building

(noun) a building containing apartments. Dictionary example: We live on the third floor of that apartment building.

adjective

(noun) a word that describes a noun or pronoun. Dictionary example: "Big," "boring," "purple," "quick" and "obvious" are all adjectives.

adverb

(noun) a word which describes or gives more information about a verb, adjective, another adverb or a phrase Dictionary example: In the phrase "she smiled cheerfully," the word "cheerfully" is an adverb.

alcohol

(noun) drinks such as wine and beer which can make you drunk Dictionary examples: Most wines contain between 10% and 15% alcohol. an alcohol-free beer.

air

(noun) AIRCRAFT。 [U] travel in an aircraft Dictionary examples: I don't travel much by air. air travel

accident

(noun) BAD EVENT She was injured in a car/road accident.

answer

(noun) DOOR/TELEPHONE. [usually no plural] when someone answers the door or telephone. Dictionary example: I've just rung him but there was no answer.

activity

(noun) EVENT

air

(noun) GAS. [U] the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and that we breathe Dictionary example: I went outside to get some fresh air.

art

(noun) PAINTINGS/DRAWINGS, ETC.[U] the making or study of paintings, drawings, etc. or the objects created Dictionary examples: modern art an art exhibition/gallery Art and English were my best subjects at school.

area

(noun) REGION. a region of a country or city Dictionary examples: All areas of the country will have some rain tonight. Housing in the Boston area is very expensive. This is a very poor area.

answer

(noun) TEST. [C] information given as a reply to a question in a test, exercise, competition, etc. Dictionary examples: Did you get the answer to Question 6? I got eight correct answers and two wrong ones in last week's exam.

advertisement

(noun)(also informal ad) a picture, short film, song, etc. which tries to persuade people to buy a product or service Dictionary examples: a television/newspaper advertisement an advertisement for a job/car/apartment I like to read the advertisements in the Sunday paper.

album

(noun)BOOK. a book in which you keep photographs, stamps, etc. Dictionary example: We looked through his photo albums together.

album

(noun)Music. Have you heard their new album?

alarm clock

(noun)a clock that you can set to wake you up at a particular time with a loud noise. Dictionary examples: My alarm clock went off at 5:00. I've set the alarm clock for 7:30.

armchair

(noun)a comfortable chair with sides that support your arms. Dictionary example: She sat in an armchair by the fire, reading a newspaper.

airport

(noun)a place where aircraft regularly take off and land, with buildings for passengers to wait in Dictionary examples: an international airport O'Hare Airport in Chicago an airport terminal/runway

airplane

(noun)a vehicle that flies and has at least one engine and wings. Dictionary example: She has her own private airplane.

all sorts of sth

(noun)many different types of something. Dictionary examples: They had all sorts of jewelry for sale. We saw all sorts of animals in the park.

artist

(noun)someone who paints, draws or makes sculptures Dictionary example: Monet is one of my favorite artists.

advice

(noun)suggestions about what you think someone should do or how they should do something Dictionary examples: Steven gave me some good advice. I think I'll take your advice and get the green dress. Can I give you a piece of advice? I need some advice on which computer to buy. My advice is to go by train.

aunt

(noun)the sister of someone's father or mother, or the wife of someone's uncle Dictionary examples: I have an aunt in Australia. Auntie Camille

around

(preposition) APPROXIMATELY. about or approximately. Dictionary examples: around two months ago around four o'clock She earns around forty thousand a year.

at

(preposition) CAUSE.used to show the cause of something, especially a feeling Dictionary examples: We were surprised at the news. I was quite excited at the prospect. Why does no one ever laugh at my jokes?

against

(preposition) COMPETING.competing with or opposing someone or something. Dictionary example: Germany are playing against Brazil in the final tonight.

along

(preposition) DIRECTION.from one part of a road, river, etc. to another. Dictionary example: a romantic walk along the beach/river

around

(preposition) IN A CIRCLE/CIRCULAR MOVEMENT. to surround or be on all sides of something, or in a circular movement Dictionary examples: We sat around the table. He put his arm around her. The moon goes around the Earth. I walked around the building.

after

(preposition) ORDER.following in order. Dictionary example: H comes after G in the alphabet.

after

(preposition) PAST A PLACE.when you have gone past a particular place Dictionary examples: Turn left after the hotel. You want the turn on the right just after the police station.

around

(preposition) TO OR IN A PLACE. to or in different parts of a place Dictionary examples: I spent a year traveling around Australia. I used to live around here.

against

(preposition) TOUCHING.next to and touching something. Dictionary example: Why don't we put the bed against the wall?

across

(preposition)on the opposite side of. The library is just across the road.

anybody

(pro) (noun) IN QUESTIONS/NEGATIVES.used in questions and negatives to mean "a person or people" Dictionary examples: I haven't asked anybody yet. Does anybody arrive in the office before 7 o'clock?

anyone

(pro) (noun) IN QUESTIONS/NEGATIVES.used in questions and negatives to mean 'a person or people'. Dictionary examples: I haven't told anyone. Was there anyone you knew at the meeting?

add

(verb) CALCULATE Beat the butter and sugar together and slowly add the eggs.

answer

(verb) DOOR/PHONE. [I or T] to open the door to someone or pick up the telephone. Dictionary examples: Could someone answer the phone? Someone's at the door - would you answer it, please?

ask

(verb) INVITE.[T] to invite someone to do something Dictionary examples: I've asked David to the party. I've asked David to come to the party. "Are you going to Muriel's party?" "No, I haven't been asked." Ian's asked us over for dinner next Friday. Ian's asked us to dinner next Friday. In fact they've asked us to stay for the whole weekend.

add

(verb) PUT WITH. If you add (= calculate the total of) three and four you get seven.

arrive

(verb) REACH A PLACE.to reach a place, especially at the end of a journey Dictionary examples: What time does your train arrive? It was dark by the time we arrived at the station. We arrived in Prague later that day. I ordered some DVDs over a month ago, but they still haven't arrived.

agree

(verb) SAME OPINION.[I or T] to have the same opinion as someone. Dictionary examples: I agree with you. My father and I don't agree about/on very much. We all agreed that mistakes had been made. "You're absolutely right," agreed Jake.

at least

It will cost at least $100.as much as, or more than, a number, amount, distance, etc. Dictionary examples: It will cost at least $500. You'll have to wait at least an hour.

as much/quickly/soon, etc. as possible

as much/quickly/soon, etc. as something can happen or be done Dictionary examples: Please sit down as quickly as possible. I'll go as soon as possible.

all the time

continuously. Dictionary example: I wish you'd stop criticizing me all the time.

as well as

in addition to Dictionary examples: They have lived in the United States as well as Britain. We have a responsibility to our community as well as to our families.

all over

in every place. Dictionary example: He's traveled all over the world.

as usual

in the way that happens most of the time. Dictionary example: As usual, James was the last to arrive.

be able to do sth

to have the ability to do something or the possibility of doing something Dictionary examples: He'll be able to help you. Will she be able to do the work? I'm sorry that I wasn't able to call you yesterday. It's so wonderful being able to see the ocean from my window.

that's all right

used as an answer when someone thanks you, or something you say when someone says they are sorry, to show that you are not angry. Dictionary examples: "Thanks for getting the tickets." "That's all right." "I'm sorry, I forgot all about your party." "That's all right."

as ... as

used to compare two things, people, amounts, etc. Dictionary examples: She'll soon be as tall as her mother. I can't run as fast as you. The food here isn't as good as it used to be. She earns three times as much as I do.

I'm afraid...

used to politely introduce bad news or to politely disagree with someone Dictionary examples: I'm afraid (that) we can't come this evening after all. This is your room - it's a bit small, I'm afraid. I'm afraid I disagree with you. I don't agree at all, I'm afraid.

all the best

used to say that you hope someone will be happy, healthy, successful, etc., often when saying goodbye. Dictionary examples: Well, all the best - it was nice meeting you. Please wish him all the best in his new job.

How/What about?

used when suggesting or offering something to someone. Dictionary examples: How about a trip to the zoo this afternoon? "Coffee, Sarah?" "No, thanks." "What about you, Kate?" How about cycling there?

as

（conjunction）BECAUSE.because. Dictionary examples: As it was getting late, I decided to check into a hotel. You can go first as you're the oldest.