单词 | arrangement |
释义 | arrangementar‧range‧ment /əˈreɪndʒmənt/ ●●● S2 W2 noun Entry menu MENU FOR arrangementarrangement1 plan2 agreement3 way something is organized4 position5 music ExamplesEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES Thesaurus
Longman Language Activatorthe way that things or people are arranged► arrangement Collocations a group of things that are arranged according to a pattern in order to look attractive: arrangement of: · Our chef was never happy until the arrangement of vegetables on each plate was just right.flower arrangement (=flowers that have been cut and arranged attractively): · A small flower arrangement on the kitchen table can brighten up the room. ► layout the way that a building, town, garden, book etc is arranged according to a plan, so that it looks attractive: · a computer program to help you design page layout· Many of the golfers complained about the course layout.layout of: · He was one of the architects who planned the layout of the hospital. ► order the way that events happen or that information is arranged, showing which is first, which is second, and so on: in this/that/what/any order: · It doesn't matter which order you answer the questions in.· Put it into a large mixing bowl and add, in this order, the milk, the honey, the melted butter, and the salt.order of: · We were given a programme showing the order of events for the day.in order of importance/difficulty/size etc (=when the most important thing is first, then the next most important etc): · Their main exports, in order of importance, are copper, coal, and maize.· The subjects that students enjoyed most were, in order of popularity, music, history, and art.in alphabetical order (=with 'a' first, then 'b', then 'c' etc): · This index lists each one of the 5 million books in the library, in alphabetical order by title. ► formation the way in which a group of planes, ships, soldiers etc are arranged: · Formations of tanks were lined up along the border.in formation (=in a particular pattern or order when flying, marching, or sailing together): · Three small planes flying in formation collided this afternoon, killing four people. things that must be arranged for something to happen► arrangements all the preparations that must be made for something to happen and be successful: arrangements for: · Who is in charge of the arrangements for the President's visit?make arrangements: · We need to make arrangements for the neighbors to take care of the cats while we're away.take care of the arrangements: · Don't worry about finding a place to stay. My department will take care of the arrangements.travel/seating/sleeping arrangements: · Lena wasn't very happy about the travel arrangements. to arrange to do something or arrange for something to happen► arrange to make preparations for a meeting, party, journey etc, for example by choosing a suitable time and place and telling people about it: · Ann's arranging a surprise party for Russell's birthday.· We're going on Friday - it's all arranged.arrange to do something: · They arranged to meet the following day.arrange for somebody to do something: · He arranged for Andi to leave on the next flight home.it is arranged that: · It was arranged that our visitors should stay at a nearby hotel. ► organize also organise British to make preparations for an event, especially a big public event that needs a lot of preparation and planning: · I've been asked to organize this year's Summer Carnival.· an exhibition organised by the local camera club ► fix/fix up especially British, spoken to arrange something, especially for someone else, in order to help them or because they cannot arrange it for themselves: fix something/fix up something: · Don't worry, Jean has already fixed everything.· We have done our best to fix up a meeting but they haven't shown any interest.fix something/it/them up: · We need to get all the sales staff together for a conference - could I leave it to you to fix it up, Jane?fix it for somebody to do something: · She can fix it for you to see the show free if you want. ► set a time/date/place also fix a date/time/place British to arrange for something to happen on a particular date etc: · I'll have my secretary set a date and we'll meet for lunch.· We need to meet with Elaine this afternoon but I'm having trouble fixing a time. ► pencil in especially British to arrange for something to happen on a particular date or time knowing that the arrangements may have to be changed later: pencil somebody/something/it/her etc in: · I'll pencil you in but we might have to change the meeting to Thursday.pencil in somebody/something: · Let's pencil in the 19th for now, and you get in touch later if you can't make it.pencil somebody/something in for: · Dates for the concerts are pencilled in for late next year.· You can pencil him in for the 8th but I'm afraid I might be out of town that day. ► make the arrangements/take care of the arrangements to arrange all the details of an event after you have decided what you are going to do: · Uncle Bill has made all the funeral arrangements.make the arrangements/take care of the arrangements for: · Margot and Paul went up to London to make the arrangements for the wedding.· The marketing people will take care of all the arrangements for the presentation.make arrangements to do something: · I made arrangements to see Alec while he was in town. to make plans► plan to think carefully about something you are going to do, and decide how you will do it: · Sue spent months planning her trip.· The burglary had obviously been very carefully planned.plan how/what/where etc: · Have you planned how you're going to spend your prize money?plan for: · I think we should plan for about 50 guests.· We're planning for rain because the forecast isn't good.have something planned (=have planned something carefully already): · Don't worry, I have the whole evening planned. ► make plans to think about and talk about something that you intend to do, especially something that needs to be carefully planned: · We sat around the table, talking, laughing, and making plans.make plans for: · I've already started to make plans for the wedding - there's so much to do. ► make arrangements to organize the details of an event or trip, such as the times in which things will happen: · I'd booked the flight and made all the arrangements well in advance.make arrangements for: · John's brother kindly made the arrangements for the funeral.make arrangements to do something: · Vivian and her boyfriend are making arrangements to join us in Australia.make arrangements with: · Please telephone and make arrangements with my secretary. ► work out especially British also figure out American to think carefully about how you are going to do something, especially something complicated or difficult, and plan a good way of doing it: · Management consultant Peter Brant worked out the schedule in October 1983.· UN negotiators have figured out a plan which they hope will be acceptable to both sides.work/figure out a way of doing something: · The first thing you'll have to do is figure out a way of earning the money.work out what/where/how etc: · I'll certainly go back to my job once I've worked out who's going to look after the kids during the day.have it all worked/figured out (=have completely planned how you are going to do something): · The killer, whoever he was, had it all worked out. ► map out to plan all the details of how something is going to develop in the future, especially over a long period of time: · Representatives from several European countries met to map out details of the proposed aid program.have your future/career/education etc mapped out: · Jodie has her career all mapped out.· By the time he was 15, his parents already had his future mapped out. ► budget to plan how you will spend your money during a certain period of time or for a particular activity: · Mark's capable of earning a lot, but he's no idea how to budget or save.· Our annual expenditure on training has been carefully budgeted.budget for: · At university, young people have to budget for their living expenses, and organise their time. ► formulate if members of a government, company, or other organization formulate a plan or proposal, they decide the details of what is going to be done: · Changes to the education system should be formulated by teachers not politicians.formulate a plan/policy/proposal etc: · The government has set up a working party to formulate proposals for reducing environmental pollution. ► mastermind to be the person who is in charge of planning a complicated or difficult operation, especially a crime: · The raid, one of the most daring crimes of the century, was masterminded by Italian playboy, Giovanni Cattani.· Well-known as a tough industrialist, he masterminded 50 company takeovers in one year. WORD SETS► Musica cappella, adjectiveaccelerando, adjectiveaccompaniment, nounaccompanist, nounaccompany, verbaccordion, nounacid house, nounacoustic, adjectiveadagio, nounallegro, nounandante, adjectiveandante, nounanthem, nounaria, nounarpeggio, nounarr., arrange, verbarrangement, nounatonal, adjectiveback, verbbacking, nounbagpipes, nounbalalaika, nounballad, nounband, nounbandmaster, nounbandsman, nounbandstand, nounbanjo, nounbar, nounbarbershop, nounbaritone, nounbarrel organ, nounbass, nounbass, adjectivebass clef, nounbass guitar, nounbassist, nounbassoon, nounbaton, nounbeat, verbbeat, nounbebop, nounblast, verbblow, verbbluegrass, nounbolero, nounbongos, nounboogie, nounbootleg, nounbow, nounbow, verbbrass band, nounbreve, nounbridge, nounbugle, nounbusk, verbC, nouncabaret, nouncadence, nouncadenza, nouncalypso, nounC & W, canon, nouncantata, nouncanticle, nouncantor, nouncarillon, nouncarol, nouncarol, verbcastanets, nouncatchy, adjectivecellist, nouncello, nounchamber music, nounchamber orchestra, nounchant, verbchant, nounchoir, nounchoirboy, nounchoral, adjectivechorale, nounchord, nounchorister, nounchorus, nounChristmas carol, nounchromatic, adjectiveclapper, nounclarinet, nounclavichord, nounclef, nouncoda, nouncoloratura, nouncombo, nouncompose, verbcomposer, nounconcert, nounconcertgoer, nounconcertina, nounconcertmaster, nounconcerto, nounconduct, verbconductor, nounconsonant, adjectiveconsort, nouncontinuo, nouncontrabass, nouncontralto, nouncor anglais, nouncornet, nouncounterpoint, nouncountertenor, nouncountry and western, nouncountry music, nouncover, verbcover, nouncrescendo, nouncroon, verbcrotchet, nouncut, verbcymbal, nounD, noundamper, noundance, noundance band, noundemo, noundescant, noundidgeridoo, noundiminuendo, noundirge, noundisc jockey, noundiscord, noundiscordant, adjectivedissonance, nounditty, nounDixieland, noundo, noundoh, noundominant, noundouble bass, noundownbeat, noundrum, noundrum, verbdrumbeat, noundrum kit, noundrum major, noundrummer, noundrumming, noundrum-roll, noundrumstick, noundub, nounduet, noundulcimer, nounduo, nounear, nouneasy listening, nouneighth note, nounelevator music, nounencore, interjectionensemble, nounexpression, nounf., fa, nounfalsetto, nounfanfare, nounfantasia, nounfiddle, nounfiddler, nounfife, nounfinale, nounfingering, nounflat, adjectiveflat, nounflat, adverbflautist, nounfloor show, nounflourish, nounflute, nounfolk, nounfolk, adjectivefolk music, nounforte, nounforte, adjectivefortissimo, adjectiveforty-five, nounFrench horn, nounfret, nounfugue, nounfunk, nounfunky, adjectiveg, gamelan, noungig, noungig, verbglee club, nounglide, nounglockenspiel, noungong, noungospel, noungrand, noungrand opera, noungrand piano, nounGregorian chant, noungroup, nounguitar, nounhalf note, nounhalf step, nounhammer, nounhard rock, nounharmonic, adjectiveharmonica, nounharmonium, nounharmonize, verbharmony, nounharp, nounharpsichord, nounheavy metal, nounhigh, adjectivehigh-pitched, adjectivehip hop, nounhorn, nounhot, adjectivehouse music, nounhurdy-gurdy, nounhymn, nounimpressionism, nounimpressionist, nounimprovise, verbincidental music, nouninstrument, nouninstrumental, adjectiveinstrumental, nouninstrumentalist, nouninstrumentation, nouninterlude, nouninterval, nounjam, verbjam session, nounjazz, nounjazzy, adjectivejig, nounjingle, nounjungle, nounkaraoke, nounkazoo, nounkettledrum, nounkey, nounkeyboard, nounkey signature, nounla, nounlament, nounlargo, adjectiveleader, nounledger line, nounlegato, adjectiveleitmotif, nounlento, adjectivelibrettist, nounlibretto, nounlilt, nounlullaby, nounlute, nounlyre, nounlyric, adjectivelyrical, adjectivelyricism, nounlyricist, nounmadrigal, nounmaestro, nounmajor, adjectivemale-voice choir, nounmandolin, nounmaracas, nounmarch, nounmarching band, nounmariachi, nounmarimba, nounmasterclass, nounmedley, nounmellifluous, adjectivemelodic, adjectivemelodious, adjectivemelody, nounmetronome, nounmezzo-soprano, nounmi, nounmiddle C, nounminim, nounminor, adjectiveminstrel, nounminuet, nounmodal, adjectivemode, nounmoderato, adjectivemodulate, verbmolto, adverbmood music, nounmotif, nounmouth organ, nounmouthpiece, nounmovement, nounmusic, nounmusical, adjectivemusical, nounmusical instrument, nounmusically, adverbmusician, nounmusicianship, nounmusicology, nounmusic stand, nounmute, verbmute, nounMuzak, nounnational anthem, nounnatural, adjectivenatural, nounNegro spiritual, nounnocturne, nounnote, nounnumber, nounnumber one, nounnursery rhyme, nounoboe, nounoctave, nounoctet, nounoff-key, adjectiveone-man band, nounopera, nounopera house, nounoperetta, nounopus, nounoratorio, nounorchestra, nounorchestral, adjectiveorchestra pit, nounorchestrate, verborgan, nounorgan grinder, nounorganist, nounovertone, nounoverture, nounp., panpipes, nounpart, nounpart-song, nounpause, nounpeal, verbpedal, nounpeg, nounpenny whistle, nounpercussion, nounperfect pitch, nounPhilharmonic, adjectivephrase, nounphrase, verbphrasing, nounpianissimo, adjectivepianist, nounpiano, nounpiano, adjectivepianola, nounpiccolo, nounpick, verbpick, nounpipe, verbpiped music, nounpiper, nounpitch, nounpitch, verbpizzicato, nounplainchant, nounplainsong, nounplay, verbplayer, nounplayer piano, nounplectrum, nounpluck, verbpolyphony, nounpop, nounpop group, nounpop music, nounpop star, nounprelude, nounpresto, adjectivepresto, nounprima donna, nounproduction number, nounpromenade concert, nounpsaltery, nounpunk, nounquarter note, nounquartet, nounquaver, nounquintet, nounR & B, nounrag, nounraga, nounragga, nounragtime, nounrange, nounrap, nounrap, verbrapper, nounrecital, nounrecitative, nounrecord, nounrecorder, nounreed, nounrefrain, nounreggae, nounregister, nounremaster, verbrendering, nounrendition, nounrepeat, nounrequest, nounrequiem, nounresonator, nounrest, nounrhapsody, nounrhythm, nounrhythm and blues, nounrhythm section, nounriff, nounroadie, nounroad manager, nounrock, nounrock and roll, nounrock music, nounrock 'n' roll, nounrondo, nounrostrum, nounround, nounrumba, nounrun, nounsalsa, nounsamba, nounsaxophone, nounsaxophonist, nounscale, nounscat, nounscherzo, nounscore, nounscore, verbsemibreve, nounsemiquaver, nounsemitone, nounseptet, nounserenade, nounserenade, verbset, nounsetting, nounsextet, nounshanty, nounsharp, adverbsharp, nounsheet music, nounsight-read, verbsignature tune, nounsing, verbsinger, nounsinger-songwriter, nounsingle, nounsitar, nounsixteenth note, nounska, nounskiffle, nounslide, nounslur, verbslur, nounsnare drum, nounso, nounsol, nounsol-fa, nounsolo, adjectivesolo, nounsoloist, nounsonata, nounsong, nounsongbook, nounsongster, nounsongwriter, nounsoprano, nounsoprano, adjectivesoul, nounsoundtrack, nounspiritual, nounsqueezebox, nounstaccato, adverbstaff, nounstandard, nounStar-Spangled Banner, the, stave, nounsteel band, nounsteel guitar, nounstep, nounstring, verbstringed instrument, nounstrum, verbstudy, nounsuite, nounswell, nounswing, nounsymphony, nounsyncopated, adjectivesyncopation, nounsynthesis, nounsynthesize, verbsynthesizer, nountabla, nountabor, nountambourine, nountechno, nountempo, nountenor, nountenor, adjectiveTex-Mex, adjectivetheme, nounthrash, nounthrenody, nounthrob, verbti, nountimbrel, nountime, nountime signature, nountimpani, nountoccata, nountom-tom, nountonal, adjectivetonality, nountone, nountone-deaf, adjectivetone poem, nountonic, nountootle, verbtrack, nountranscribe, verbtranspose, verbtreble, nountreble, adjectivetreble clef, nountremolo, nountriangle, nountrill, nountrombone, nountrumpet, nountuba, nountune, nountune, verbtuneful, adjectivetuneless, adjectivetuning fork, nountuning peg, nounukulele, noununaccompanied, adjectiveupright piano, nounvalve, nounvariation, nounverse, nounvibes, nounvibraphone, nounvibrato, nounviola, nounviolin, nounviolinist, nounvirginals, nounvirtuoso, nounvivace, adjectivevocal, adjectivevocal, nounvocalist, nounvoice, nounvoluntary, nounwaltz, nounwarble, verbwarbler, nounwhole note, nounwind instrument, nounwoodwind, nounxylophone, nounyodel, verbyodel, nounzither, nounzydeco, noun COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYverbs► make arrangements Phrases· You are advised to make travel arrangements well in advance. ► discuss the arrangements· We need to discuss the wedding arrangements. ► finalize the arrangements· I’m meeting him tomorrow to finalize the arrangements. ► upset the arrangements (=cause problems which spoil the arrangements)· I don’t want to upset your arrangements. ADJECTIVES/NOUN + arrangement► alternative arrangements· If the flight is cancelled you’ll have to make alternative arrangements. ► special arrangements (=particular preparations other than those usually made)· Please inform us if any guests have disabilities or need any special arrangements. ► security arrangements· He was in charge of security arrangements for the president’s visit. ► financial arrangements· As treasurer, you’re responsible for all the financial arrangements. ► travel arrangements· I’ll make my own travel arrangements. ► holiday arrangements British English· We don’t have any holiday arrangements yet. ► seating/sleeping arrangements (=plans for where people will sit/sleep)· What are the seating arrangements for dinner? COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a flower arrangement· She produced dried flower arrangements for sale. ► by prior arrangement· Visitors can tour the burial tombs by prior arrangement. ► seating plan/arrangements the seating plan for the wedding dinner ► security measures/arrangements· Residents have been warned to take extra security measures following a spate of burglaries. ► travel arrangements· I still have to make all the travel arrangements. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► alternative· The second is to be prepared to try to meet the objections of those affected by alternative arrangements.· Such a plan can include courses on campus or at universities, or alternative learning arrangements.· What we see, however, are different forms of organization, alternative institutional arrangements.· Where other levels of work are being done they will be given up as soon as satisfactory alternative arrangements can be made.· One priority is access to the toilet, or alternative toilet arrangements.· As an alternative to 100% ownership and control, what about alternative arrangements such as a partnership or joint venture?· If there is any doubt about this, please contact me to discuss alternative arrangements.· Failure of crops and transportation delays must be foreseen and alternative arrangements made quickly and efficiently. ► constitutional· What is clear is that current constitutional arrangements do suit an authoritarian government well.· He also expressed optimism that an acceptable constitutional arrangement could be agreed which would obviate the need for Quebec to seek independence.· Here, the difficulty revolves around the different constitutional arrangements operative in the two jurisdictions being compared.· The treaties have the potential to change our constitutional arrangements and the powers of Parliament.· The only form of constitutional arrangements which socialist states took seriously after 1917 were formulas for national federation and autonomy.· The great merit of our constitutional arrangements is that they have developed cautiously and case by case.· Mr. Lang My hon. Friend identifies part of the problem which those who favour changes in the constitutional arrangements should address.· The constitutional and organizational arrangements filter the interests of state personnel towards the long-run interests of the capitalists. ► existing· Director of Social Services, Bill Bulpin said existing arrangements were inadequate, however.· He argued that our existing governmental arrangements are inimical to forging a sense of fraternity.· The existing arrangements of asking for police assistance when the presence of weapons is suspected are considered to be quite adequate.· The existing arrangements are well established.· The attention of the council was drawn to an anomaly in the existing arrangements for patients suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis.· Turning now to benefit payments, marriage can, in some cases, affect existing arrangements.· Some of these, like the reforms in the royal Household, were largely a matter of tidying up existing arrangements.· The existing pension arrangements will continue for a transitional period. ► financial· Competition is keen and candidates must offer a minimum of an upper second class honours degree together with evidence of satisfactory financial arrangements.· The latest sale is contingent on to Dallas-based Empire completing financial arrangement, Ladd said.· Whether the vendors' financial arrangements present any structuring opportunities?· Johnston said the contract was exploitative and restrictive, with the financial arrangements much less lucrative than she'd expected.· However, even at this stage the reader will appreciate that global banking is now an established feature of international financial arrangements.· McGann, it seems, is opting for the financial arrangement / power axis model of marriage.· No method of working, system of cropping or financial arrangement is sacred or unalterable.· The financial arrangements are all in order, Samuel. ► institutional· What we see, however, are different forms of organization, alternative institutional arrangements.· Chapter 8 will examine forms of institutional arrangements regarding such matters as executive-legislative relations, party system, and citizen democracy.· Various institutional arrangements both support and reproduce cooperation such as continuous consultation with the union and the practice of delegated decision-making.· This principle alone required institutional arrangements, regulation and supervision.· Evidence of closer and longer-term institutional arrangements between business interests and local government at this time is far more limited.· The scheme is designed to further personal development and to encourage reflection on institutional arrangements.· Consequently, the best institutional arrangement to use depends on the nature of the transaction.· It is impossible to make any such comparison without knowing what the institutional arrangements of the system would be. ► living· But I wish he'd civilize his living arrangements.· While hardly ideal, our living arrangements were suitably ascetic, and conducive to inner preparation.· Also information about vocational functioning and living arrangements was gathered by interview.· In doing so they will not only be dealing with grief and loss, but also rethinking their own daily living arrangements.· Among the refugee communities, new forms of collective living arrangements have been organized.· Separate living arrangements for the couple are under negotiation, according to a newspaper report. ► necessary· The diplomats were merely called upon to make the necessary arrangements.· Our Priest agreed, and the necessary arrangements were made for the boy's adoption and transfer to Eire.· The council made many of the necessary arrangements for the changeover and told pupils which schools they would be going to.· Brook will also make all the necessary arrangements for its young clients to obtain abortions.· They will also attend to all necessary arrangements and papers.· Just call at your branch who will make the necessary arrangements.· Decisions must be reached regarding the type of activity and all necessary arrangements made.· We shall make the necessary arrangements to meet with you in due course. ► new· This will probably be one of the flash points as the new joint arrangements for assessment and care management become established.· Some people place stickers with the new key arrangement over the standard lettering.· The early deadline gave little time for meetings and collaborative effort, or a very considered response to the new timetabling arrangements.· The new arrangement caused much criticism of the administrative board members, who maintained a discreet silence.· It introduces new arrangements for degree-awarding powers and for achieving university status.· Companies aide still trying to find how best to describe these new work arrangements for people.· He owns an international credit-card company in London. New to travel arrangements?· Better still, customers took well to the new arrangement. ► other· I have vetoed other business arrangements you have cooked up - nothing new about that!· Various other questions concerning arrangements here in the house during my absence will need to be settled.· If an Assembly were given tax-raising powers, how would that fit in with the other fiscal arrangements?· Relationship to other instruments Finally, three Articles of the Convention deal with other international arrangements which may be used.· In other triangles are arrangements of triple peltae and series of small, filled, superposed triangles.· This will involve the sending of rejection letters or invitations to interview detailing time, place and other arrangements.· The Deputy Fuhrer had made other arrangements, it seems.· She let Herbert know, and he cabled her to cancel all other arrangements and catch the next ship back. ► present· Simply that you need to be aware of all the various factors before opting out of your present arrangements.· Some one had to overturn the present political arrangements in the Limousin if he was ever to lay his hands on Hautefort.· Even if you are confident that your present arrangements are adequate can you be sure that nothing has been overlooked?· It is clear that the present arrangements will not survive.· Thus, the present arrangements are working reasonably well.· It is the Tribunal's view that the present arrangements regarding Shift Allowance etc. should apply. 2.· It rejected evidence from government witnesses that present management arrangements were working well and has called for a radical reorganization.· They may recommend a structure based on unitary authorities or the present two-tier arrangements. ► prior· Light snacks or full catering by prior arrangement for party bookings.· House rules: Limited smoking; pets permitted by prior arrangement and $ 10 charge.· Vegetarian meals are provided by prior arrangement.· Although many of these transactions and services already occur electronically, they require dedicated lines or prior arrangements.· A four-course dinner is available, by prior arrangement.· This procedure will be run once in any 24 hour period, unless special prior arrangements have been made.· Back stage tours by prior arrangement.· Evening meals are by prior arrangement only, and generally Marypen likes to cook for her guests three times a week. ► similar· The proximity, both geographically and chronologically, of such similar structural arrangements is, clearly, very significant.· All school systems are going to have to make similar innovative arrangements if school-to-work programs are to have a future.· A similar bizarre arrangement occurs in all the chapters.· J., where a similar arrangement allegedly occurred.· Private sector organisations have had difficulty making similar arrangements work effectively.· The Super Bowl in Minneapolis had similar arrangements.· Wishing to capitalise on this success, Langan suggested a similar arrangement in Los Angeles. ► social· Scientific analysis of society was considered an essential preliminary to the effective reform of social and political arrangements.· Social contracts are strictly hypothetical-no one has ever actually signed one-but they provide a useful way of thinking about social arrangements.· Although social arrangements constrain and control us, they are still constructed and reproduced by human action.· One view is that the highest value in social arrangements is individual freedom of action.· However, in terms of social arrangements, you are not too far off the track.· Is that the social arrangement we really want?· The legitimate pursuit of competing interests can balance and preserve social and organisational arrangements.· Something was wrong with the family, the economy, social arrangements, even religious competition. ► special· A number depend upon special arrangements with one or more local schools, in either the state or the independent sector.· She went so far as to make special transportation arrangements for some students to stay after school to finish their assignments.· As in teaching by example, special arrangements do not need to be made for individual supervision.· Within the deceptively small establishment are numerous and unique fresh flower arrangements, from small desktop bouquets to massive special occasion arrangements.· Apart from watching two ex-music pupils shine Mr Livingstone will hear some of his special arrangements for the choir performed.· Appendix 1 species are banned from all international trade, except where special licensing arrangements apply.· This procedure will be run once in any 24 hour period, unless special prior arrangements have been made.· In Bolton the education authority made special arrangements for clients with a learning difficulty to go to local colleges. ► voluntary· The Financial Statement was a voluntary arrangement, which aimed to avoid court action.· Firstly, why should a voluntary arrangement have to mimic an Administration Order?· If a voluntary arrangement has been proposed or is in force, this must also be stated.· Note that a s34 order can not be made in respect of a child accommodated by a local authority under a voluntary arrangement.· If a voluntary arrangement is anticipated, the recommendation should be as open as possible.· The Brewers Society code which is a voluntary arrangement says tenants should be paid compensation if their tenancy is terminated.· That legislation was the Medicines Act 1968 which made statutory the previously voluntary arrangements. NOUN► flower· The next day, she was in church at Farnham Road, doing flower arrangements for a wedding.· Some flower arrangements, valued at more than $ 100, were placed near the rock.· Alexander demonstrates simple flower arrangements for table centerpieces, holiday centerpieces and silk flowers.· The flower arrangement from the Society is beautiful and will give pleasure and remembrance for a long time.· Within the deceptively small establishment are numerous and unique fresh flower arrangements, from small desktop bouquets to massive special occasion arrangements.· Why not use some of them to make a lovely flower arrangement.· I delivered plastic flower arrangements to pubs. ► pension· His benefit package may include the payment of school fees for his children and the continuation of pension arrangements.· Obviously, the purpose is to ensure that the best possible pensions arrangements are reached.· Some people, therefore, need make no changes to their pension arrangements.· House and car provided as well as salary, expenses and appropriate pension arrangements.· It is for employers to set up suitable pension arrangements for their employees.· In December I learned my pension arrangements had turned to dust.· And the pension arrangements are remarkably good.· What is the point of meeting to discuss pension arrangements when Hon. Members are deciding what the pension arrangements are to be? ► security· She caused upset by demanding that her own bodyguards handle security arrangements during the ceremony, a request that was flatly refused.· Related issues include the security arrangements necessary to prevent future hostilities between the two countries.· But the prison says it's satisfied with its security arrangements.· It also argued for collective security arrangements as a means of building confidence and security in the region.· Patrick escaped from the party on the excuse that he needed to check up on some security arrangements.· In effect, however, it can not continue to exclude non-Arab states from the security arrangements it hopes to create.· Nation states could only coexist peaceably if a strong collective security arrangement were respected by all. ► travel· Much to my surprise she agreed, on condition that we had separate rooms and made our own travel arrangements.· Third, get yourself some travel arrangements and plane tickets.· The travel arrangements were efficient and comfortable; the Hotel Tatry was first rate and we had a room with matchless views.· Cook rationalized and simplified travel arrangements with his innovations.· If you have any queries about the travel arrangements Betty Syrett or Hilda Hewitt will be happy to advise you. 7.· Confusion causes problems in any travel arrangements Wednesday.· This will help our local Representative to quickly resolve any query you may have about your travel arrangements.· The inclusive tour, in which every item of travel arrangement was paid for in advance, was Thomas Cook's invention. VERB► agree· Only Diana's deep sense of patriotic duty made her agree to the arrangement, it told its readers.· A minority-owned bank had agreed to the arrangements and several nonprofit housing sponsors were lined up to participate in the program.· I am glad to say that the Council of Mortgage Lenders has agreed to such an arrangement.· In late 1989, he agreed to an interim arrangement that was extended to two years. ► discuss· She then shows me the various x-rays, and we discuss the discharge arrangements.· It is also possible to discuss arrangements with the funeral directors in advance - requests will be lodged with the company.· Their function was to discuss arrangements for forthcoming events, such as trips, holiday arrangements, structured activities, and so on.· What is the point of meeting to discuss pension arrangements when Hon. Members are deciding what the pension arrangements are to be?· She discussed the arrangements with me not long before she died.· If there is any doubt about this, please contact me to discuss alternative arrangements. ► make· Wonder if this might be right moment to make arrangements for my own.· All school systems are going to have to make similar innovative arrangements if school-to-work programs are to have a future.· He decided to fill in the day by making arrangements for his departure from the city.· We made arrangements to give several talks as a way of paying some of our expenses.· I'd make my own arrangements.· They made no formal arrangements, but he wanted her to move in with him.· Buyers need to tell some one close to them they have made the arrangements, otherwise the policy will be worthless.· But they successfully made all the essential arrangements. PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► living arrangements Word family
WORD FAMILYnounarrangementarrangeradjectivearrangedverbarrange 1plan [countable usually plural] plans and preparations that you must make so that something can happen: Have you made all your travel arrangements?arrangement for I’ve agreed to help with arrangements for the party. The family made arrangements for his body to be flown back.2agreement [countable, uncountable] something that has been organized or agreed on SYN agreementarrangement between An arrangement between the two couples ensured there was always someone to look after the children.arrangement with The school has an arrangement with local businesses.an arrangement to do something Maxine cancelled our arrangement to meet.come to an/some arrangement (with somebody) (=make an agreement that is acceptable to everyone) It would usually cost $500, but I’m sure we can come to some kind of arrangement. Pets are permitted at the resort by prior arrangement.3way something is organized [countable usually plural] the way in which something is organized: The airport is currently reviewing its security arrangements. domestic arrangements4position [countable, uncountable] a group of things that are put in a particular position, or the process of doing thisarrangement of the traditional arrangement of desks in rows a beautiful flower arrangement5music [countable] a piece of music that has been written or changed for a particular instrument: a piano arrangement of an old folk songCOLLOCATIONSverbsmake arrangements· You are advised to make travel arrangements well in advance.discuss the arrangements· We need to discuss the wedding arrangements.finalize the arrangements· I’m meeting him tomorrow to finalize the arrangements.upset the arrangements (=cause problems which spoil the arrangements)· I don’t want to upset your arrangements.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + arrangementalternative arrangements· If the flight is cancelled you’ll have to make alternative arrangements.special arrangements (=particular preparations other than those usually made)· Please inform us if any guests have disabilities or need any special arrangements.security arrangements· He was in charge of security arrangements for the president’s visit.financial arrangements· As treasurer, you’re responsible for all the financial arrangements.travel arrangements· I’ll make my own travel arrangements.holiday arrangements British English· We don’t have any holiday arrangements yet.seating/sleeping arrangements (=plans for where people will sit/sleep)· What are the seating arrangements for dinner? |
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