(1) They behave differently when you're not around.
(2) Will you kids just behave!
(3) She doesn't know how to behave in public.

(1) The band will be playing at 20 different venues on their UK tour.
(2) Please note the change of venue for this event.
(3) Birmingham's International Convention Centre is the venue for a three-day arts festival...

(1) The relationship between the police and the local community has improved.
(2) She has a very close relationship with her sister.
(3) I have established a good working relationship with my boss.

(1) a computer/medical expert
(2) an expert in child psychology
(3) an expert on modern literature

(1) There is a wide variety of patterns to choose from.
(2) He resigned for a variety of reasons.
(3) This tool can be used in a variety of ways.

(1) It arrives as a flat pack and is bolted together on site.
(2) Three CBS cameramen were on site to shoot and edit taped reports.
(3) Protective helmets must be worn on site.

(1) We existed on a diet of rice.
(2) They can't exist on the money he's earning.
(3) On his retirement the post will cease to exist .

(1) The castle is set in 25 acres of beautiful grounds.
(2) He came insolently towards Mr. Won, his features set in a scowl.
(3) The wound is festering, and gangrene has set in.

(1) They were heading towards the German border.
(2) She had her back towards me.
(3) This is a first step towards political union.

(1) a reliable/effective/scientific method of data analysis
(2) a new method of solving the problem
(3) traditional/alternative methods

(1) He always goes to bed at ten─he's a creature of habit (= he likes to do the same things at the same time every day) .
(2) The dormouse is a shy, nocturnal creature.
(3) respect for all living creatures

(1) The service was a celebration of his life (= praised what he had done in his life) .
(2) birthday/wedding celebrations
(3) Her triumph was a cause for celebration .

(1) The Democrats will probably lose control of Congress.
(2) A military junta took control of the country .
(3) The city is in the control of enemy forces.

(1) a rare species of beetle
(2) There are many species of dog(s).
(3) a conservation area for endangered species

(1) Shortly afterwards he met her again.
(2) Let's go out now and eat afterwards.
(3) afterwards she was sorry for what she'd said.

(1) The costumes are on hire from the local theatre.
(2) The price includes the hire of the hall.
(3) a car hire firm

(1) They use puppets to capture the imagination of younger audiences.
(2) The article captured the mood of the nation.
(3) The attack was captured on film by security cameras.

(1) The coin rolled underneath the piano.
(2) This jacket's too big, even with a sweater underneath.
(3) underneath her cool exterior she was really very frightened.

(1) (British English)a rent book (= used to record payments of rent)
(2) How much rent do you pay for this place?
(3) The landlord has put the rent up again.

(1) The artist combines different techniques in the same painting.
(2) marketing techniques
(3) Her technique has improved a lot over the past season.

(1) a factory that produces microchips
(2) The region produces over 50% of the country's wheat.
(3) Our cat produced kittens last week.

(1) Light refreshments will be served during the break.
(2) (humorous) liquid refreshment (= alcoholic drink)
(3) In York we had a short stop for refreshment.

(1) Sheila will inherit everything in the event of his death.
(2) In that event, we will have to reconsider our offer.
(3) In the event of an accident, call this number.

(1) He was created a baronet in 1715.
(2) The government has created eight new peers.
(3) They've painted it red to create a feeling of warmth.

(1) the world's largest nuclear waste facility
(2) a new health care facility
(3) She has a facility for languages.

(1) She's very creative─she writes poetry and paints.
(2) Do you have any ideas? You're the creative one.
(3) [不可数名词]Creativity and originality are more important than technical skill.

(1) professional qualifications/skills
(2) professional standards/practice
(3) an opportunity for professional development

(1) The loft can be accessed by a ladder.
(2) The police gained access through a broken window.
(3) Students must have access to good resources.

(1) The old house is full of atmosphere (= it's very interesting) .
(2) pollution of the atmosphere
(3) Saturn's atmosphere

(1) She stirred her tea.
(2) The vegetables are stirred into the rice while it is hot.
(3) stir in the milk until the sauce thickens.

(1) good/bad behaviour
(2) social/sexual/criminal behaviour
(3) His behaviour towards her was becoming more and more aggressive.

(1) I have the greatest respect for your brother.
(2) A two-minute silence was held as a mark of respect .
(3) A deep mutual respect and understanding developed between them.

(1) medical staff
(2) (British English)teaching staff
(3) (British English)We have 20 part-time members of staff .

(1) How much money do we need to do the job properly?
(2) The television isn't working properly.
(3) Make sure the letter is properly addressed.

(1) volunteer helpers
(2) Schools need volunteers to help children to read.
(3) Are there any volunteers to help clear up?

(1) professor (Ann) Williams
(2) a chemistry professor
(3) to be appointed professor of French at Cambridge

(1) They went over budget (= spent too much money) .
(2) budget cuts
(3) tax cuts in this year's budget

(1) The oldest deposits in the cave date back to 120,000 years ago.
(2) TheOfficial snow ball recedes were snowfall records for Washington big bad date back to 1884 by.
(3) The history of hockey can date back to thousands ago.

(1) a rare disease/occurrence/sight
(2) It's extremely rare for it to be this hot in April.
(3) It is rare to find such loyalty these days.

(1) No previous experience is necessary for this job.
(2) The car has only had one previous owner.
(3) She is his daughter from a previous marriage.