rabbit(v) :[on]<derog>to talk in a complaining way ,esp. repeatedly and annoyingly.

rack sthg up(v) :(Am)to score or gain points in a competition, etc.

racket(n) :1-loud and disturbing noise. _Stop that racket! 2-a dishonest or illegal way of earning money, as by cheating or threatening people. 3-any business.

RAF(n) :(abbrev. for)Royal Air Force.

raft(n) :(Am)a large quantity or amount.

rag(n) :<derog>1-a cheap newspaper of low value or quality. 2-<slang> menstruation; period.

be on the rag(v) :<slang>(of a woman)to be having one's menstruation period; <fig>to be easily annoyed, or bitchy.

like a red rag-(Br)/flag-(Am) to a bull(n) : sthg that is likely to cause uncontrollable anger or that excites one's passions.

rag trade(n) :a trade or commerce esp. of women's clothes.

all the rage(adj) :very popular, fashionable.

off the rails(adj) :crazy; insane; mad.

rain sthg off-(Br)/out-(Am)(v) :(usu. passive)to cause to stop because of rain.

rain check(n) :(Am)an act of turning sthg down when it is offered with the condition that one may claim it later.

as right as rain(adj) :very healthy; well.

raise the devil/hell/roof(v) :to become extremely angry.

raise hob with(v) :to cause trouble, disturbance, etc.

raise/kick up a stink (about sthg)(v) :to cause trouble or annoyance esp. by too much complaining.

rake sthg in(v) :to earn too much money.

rake sthg out(v) :to find after searching.

rake sthg up(v) :1-to talk about sthg that had happened unpleasantly in the past. _Don't rake up that exam. 2-to collect, or gather together esp. with difficulty. _I raked up that amount of money with great difficulty, and now you tell me that you don’t need it, just go ahead, make my day.

rake-off(n) :a usu. dishonest or illegal share of profits. _The new taxi-driver gets a rake-off from the night club; he really did it.

rally round(v) :(esp. of a group)to gather together to help sb, esp. in difficulty. _I'm grateful to you. You all rallied round here!.

roundy(adj) :(of a person or his/her feelings)full of sexual desire.

pull rank(v) :to use one's high position unfairly as an advantage.

worth a king's ransom(v) :to worth a great deal of money.

rap(n) :very little piece or part; the least bit. _He doesn't care a rap about his step father.

take the rap (for)(v) :to be blamed or punished for sb else's crime. _I didn’t steal the money, and my lawyer will have the proof for that, I’ll break free. -Hey, if you take the rap, you’re going to be paid a great deal of money, just think about it.

rape artist(n) :(Am)<slang>a man who violates or rapes women; a rapist.

rare(adj) :unusually good; extraordinary.

raring(adj) :[to+V]very willing or eager (to do sthg). _She’s raring to flirt with me, I know, but she is very much arrogant to tell me that.

rat(n) :a dishonest, disloyal or worthless person ,esp. the one who does never live up to his/her promise.

smell a rat(v) :to guess or assume that sthg wrong or illegal is happening. _I guess, there’s a catch in that job, I smell a rat, I mean.

rat(v) :[on]to be disloyal to. _He broke his promise, he ratted on me.

rate(v) :to be worthy of; deserve; merit.

rats(interj) :an expression of extreme anger or annoyance.

rather(adv) :(Br)(used in answers)certainly; definitely.

rather thick(adj) :unreasonable or unbearable.

rat race(n) :a severe and often endless competition esp. in business.

rattle(v) :to cause to be anxious, worried, etc. _She's a fussy old woman ,she always gets rattled because of any dust on the table.

rattle sthg off(v) :to speak quickly esp. from memory.

rattle on(v) :to talk continually esp. about unimportant things.

rattle through(v) :to do or make very rapidly. _--- the test.

rattle trap(n) :an old and noisy car.

rattling(adv) :<rarely used><apprec> excessively; very.

ratty(adj) :(Br)annoyed; cross; irritable.

raunchy(adj) :(Am)having or showing a strong desire for sex.

rave about sb/sthg(v) :to praise; talk about sb/sthg with much admiration.

rave(adj) :full of admiration or praise (esp. in a newspaper)

raver(n) :(Br)1-a person who has a free lifestyle esp. socially or sexually. 2-a person at a wild exciting party.

rave-up(n) :a wild, noisy and exciting party.

raw deal(n) :unjust, unfair or harsh treatment or deal.

in the raw(adj) :naked; having no clothes on.

touch sb on the raw(v) :<fig>to hurt sb emotionally esp. by talking about sthg that one is very sentimental or sensitive about.

on the razzle(adj) :having a wild, exciting and enjoyable time.

razzle-dazzle(n) :a gaudy or showy behavior or display.

razzmatazz(n) :a noisy and showy activity to draw people's attention.

reach a pretty pass(v) :to come into a difficult and troublesome situation.

read sthg up(v) :[on]to study and make oneself informed about sthg esp. by reading. _He's read on human psychology.

read(n) :an act of reading. _Can you have a read of my report?

ready(n) :(Br)infml for ready or cash money.

real(adv) :extremely; very.

ream, reams(n) :[of]a great amount of or a lot of writing. _She has reams of articles.

rear, also rear end(n) :(Am)<euph>one's back part of the body that he/she sits on; buttocks.

lose one's reason(v) :to lose one's self-control; to go crazy or mad.

recap(v) :infml for recapitulate(=to repeat or go over the main points; to summarize)

on the receiving end (of) :suffering or experiencing an unpleasant or harsh treatment, action, etc. _He was again on the receiving end of scolding, that was his third mistake that the teacher wouldn't accept.

reckon(v) :(Am)(used with that)to guess; assume; suppose. _I reckon that he will just fail the medical check.

off the record(adv) :unofficially; not formally. _The teacher told off the record that the holiday would be extended.

Red(n) :<derog>a person who has very socialist or left-wing ideas (esp. a communist.)

RED(adj)

red(adj) :(of a person, group, etc.) politically leftist or in favor of socialism or communism.

red cent(n) :very small amount or little value of sthg insignificant ._Your help isn't worth a red cent!

redhead(n) :a woman who has a reddish hair.

red-light district(n) :<euph>a street or an any area where there are whorehouses. _Have you visited the red-light district of Holland, it is said to be the best.

red neck(n) :(Am)<derog>an illiterate and rough person living in a suburban area and often has firm and not sensible ideas or thoughts.

like a red rag to a bull(n) :sthg that causes uncontrollable anger or that excites one's passions.

see red(v) :to become very angry or furious.

reefer(n) :<rarely used>a cigarette that contains the drug marijuana.

reel sthg off(v) :to speak or repeat quickly from the memory; rattle off.

(straight) off the reel(adj) :without stopping; going one after another without any delay or session; in quick succession.

ref(n) :infml for referee(=a person who leads some kind of sport games, esp. in basketball, football, hockey, rugby, etc.)

regardless(adv) :anyway; whatever may happen. _I suggest you get the money, regardless.

register(v) :(usu. in negatives)to make an effect or impression. _I told her that I was at the same class with her, but it didn't register.

regular(adj) :1-<rarely used>(no comp.) thorough; complete; absolute. _a regular fool. 2-pleasant; likable; nice.

regular(n) :a regular, frequent customer or client e.g. at a hairdresser or a pub.

rehash(v) :to use the same ideas as if new, often putting them into a new form. _How is that new guy’s speech? -A politician rehashing the same old things.

relieve oneself(v) :<euph>to feel comfortable after urinating; to urinate. _Where's the nearest toilet here? I have to relieve myself now, or I won't need to!

remember sb to sb(v) :to send one's greetings to sb. _This is the thousandth time that you forgot to remember me to your parents.

rent boy(n) :(Br)a young male prostitute.

rep(n) :1-infml for representative (=salesman) 2-infml for repertory.

respectable(adj) :rather good; satisfactory. _ She had a respectable salary, but she quit.

be laid to rest(v) :to be buried.

result(n) :(Br)a success or a defeat esp. in football.

Many happy returns : a phrase used as a greeting on sb's birthday.

rev(v) :[up] to increase the speed of an engine.

revamp(v) :to renew; put sthg into a new form by modernization.

a rewrite man(n) :a man whose job is to rewrite articles, texts, etc. for publication.

rhubarb(n) :1-nonsense talk.. 2-(Am)angry disagreement.

rib(v) :(Am)to tease or make fun of.

rickety(adj) :unsteady; likely to collapse or break. _a --- table/chair.

Good riddance :(an expression of gladness or happiness said rudely when sb or sthg has gone)---!,The teacher has finally resigned.

RIDE(v)

ride(v) :to annoy or tease sb.

Phrasal Verbs

ride on sthg(v) :to trust or depend on sthg.

Idioms

ride for a fall(v) :to do sthg in a risky way.

ride the cotton pony(v) :(Am)<slang> <taboo>1-to be having one's menstruation period. 2-to have sexual relations with a woman who is having her period.

let sthg ride(v) :let sthg (wrong) keep on, even if one doesn't approve of it; to take no action about sthg.

RIDE(n)

take sb for a ride(v) :to cheat or deceive sb.

along for the ride(adj) :taking part with others but not having a serious or active role.

in a bumpy ride(adj) :likely to meet problems, or difficulties ahead.

hold a man to ridicule(v) :to tease sb.

lay oneself open to ridicule(v) :to behave in a way that people may tease or make fun of.

riffle through sthg(v) :to turn over (pages, papers, etc.)with one's finger quickly.

rig(n) :1-the style that a person is dressed. 2-(Am)a big lorry or truck esp. when it's fully loaded.

rig sb out (in/with) sthg(v) :to dress.

rig-out(n) :(Br)<derog>a person's clothes, esp. of an unusual type. _What's that --- you're wearing?!

right(adj) :(esp. of sthg bad)absolute; complete. _He's a right fool!.

right as rain/a trivet(adj) :very healthy, well or strong.

right up one's street(adj) :within one's range of knowledge, ability or interest, etc.

Right you are!, Right-oh!, Right!(interj) :(a phrase used for expressing approval to an order, offer, suggestion ,etc.)Yes! I'll.; I agree!.

not (quite) right in the/one's head(adj) : stupid; foolish; mad.

Right on!(interj) :(a phrase used for expressing approval, agreement or encouragement, etc.)

It serves sb right :Sb is treated as he/she deserves.

to rights :in/into a good or orderly condition.

rightly(adv) :(usu. in negatives)certainly; doubtlessly.

rigmarole(n) :<derog>a long, confusing and dull set of actions that must be done or followed.

rile(v) :to make angry; harass; annoy.

ring(n) :(Br)telephone call; buzz.(esp. in the phrase give sb a ---.)

ring a bell(v) :to succeed or accomplish sthg. 2-to remind sthg that is almost forgotten.

riot(n) :sb or sthg that is very successful esp. a funny or enthusiastic occasion or performance.

let her/it rip(v) :(of a ship, car, engine, machine, etc.)to let it continue working or operating without any limit ,esp. at its maximum performance.

rip sb/sthg off(v) :1-to cheat (sb) by asking too much money for sthg; charge (sb) too much. _The clerk ripped the old man off. 2-to thief; steal.

rip-off(n) :an act of asking too much price for sthg.

ripe(adj) :<rarely used>surprising or shocking in a funny or amusing way.

riproaring(adj) :wild and noisy, exciting; lively; rollicking. _ a --- party.

rise(n) :a feeling of anger. esp. in the phrase get/take a rise out of sb (=to make sb annoyed and to cause to display his/her anger often intentionally as on purpose.)

ritzy(adj) :<apprec>fashionable and luxurious; posh.

sell sb down the river(v) :to betray sb.

roach(n) :(Am)infml for cockroach(=a big black insect which lives in old or dirty houses.)

hit the road(v) :to start to go or leave.

road hog(n) :<derog>a selfish car driver that often makes more than one lane occupied with his/her car.

road manager, also roadie(n) :a person employed to make arrangements for rock musicians when they're on a trip.

roar(v) :1-to laugh noisily and for a long time. 2-(of a child)to cry loudly.

roaring(adj,adv) :(in certain phrases) very; extreme(ly); complete(ly). _He was --- drunk after the inn. _It was a --- success. _The new shopping mall is doing a --- trade(=doing very good business)

roast(v) :to criticize or find fault with sb; to ridicule sb severely.

give sb a good roasting(v) :<fig>to talk to sb angrily or in an amusing way esp. in an unpleasant way.

roasting(n) :an act of expressing strong disapproval.

rob Peter to pay Paul(v) :to steal from sb and give away to another one.

daylight robbery(n) :asking too much money for sthg. _How much does it cost? -$50, It's really a ---!.

ROCKS(n)

rocks(n) :<slang><taboo>(pl.)a man's testicles; the balls.

get one's rocks off(v) :<slang><taboo>1-to achieve orgasm; to ejaculate. 2-to have great enjoyment in the stated activity. _It seems that the new boss gets his rocks off harassing the female employees esp. the secretaries.

on the rocks(adj) :1-(of a liquor)icy. 2-about to be destroyed or ruined. 3-having almost no money.

off one's rocker(adj) :crazy or mad.

rocky(adj) :unsteady or shaky. _--- chair.

Rocky Mountain oysters(n) :(Am)<slang> (pl.)a man's testicles; the balls.

roger(interj) :all right; okay.

roll(v) :to make a start. _Let the game get rolling.

roll on(v) :(used imperatively)used to express a wish to come true, esp. a special time or event comes soon.

roll up(v) :to come or arrive unacceptably often late. _This is the thousandth time you ---ed --- an hour late.

roll one's own(v) :(Br)to prepare and smoke one's own cigarettes rather than buy them.

Roll up! Roll up!(interj) :(used as an invitation to people in the streets to come and see a show, circus or one's goods or articles that are being sold.)_Come in!,--- to see the lions.

rollicking(n) :(Br)show or act of angry disapproval of sb.

rolling stone(n) :a person who doesn't have a particular house or job and travels a lot.

roly-poly(adj) :<humor>(of a person) fat; plump; round.

romp(n) :a lively and joyous game with many activities.

romp through(v) :to accomplish or succeed in, esp. easily without making any effort.

go through the roof(v) :1-(of a price)to increase too much. 2-to be very angry or annoyed.

raise the roof(v) :1-to make or cause a noisy disturbance. 2-to become very angry.

rook(v) :to cheat or swindle sb, esp. by asking too much money for sthg, or by gaining money in gambling.

rookie(n) :(Am)1-a newly-enlisted and inexperienced soldier. 2-beginner in any subject or activity.

There's not enough room to swing a cat : There's little space.

There's no room for doubt :We don't need to be doubtful about it.

root(v) :[about/around/for]to try to find sthg, esp. by searching papers, etc.) _The teacher ---ed for the book in his desk.

root(n) :<slang>the penis.

know the ropes(v) :to be familiar with regulations or customs in a place, organization or activity because of too much experience. _Don't tell me what to do here! ,I ---,so I can hold my own.

rope sb in(v) :to convince sb to help or join (an activity, etc.)_The teacher --- her in informing the naughty student who made an unpleasant joke to him.

ropy, also ropey(adj) :(Br)in poor or bad condition; of poor or bad quality.

be not all roses(v) :(of a position, job, or ituation, etc.)to have some unpleasant difficulties, etc. _The life is not ---,you know.

rot(n) :(Br)foolish, nonsense or meaningless ideas or talks; rubbish. _Don't talk ---!.

rotten(adj) :bad or unpleasant; harsh.

feel rotten(v) :to feel oneself unhealthy or unhappy.

rotter(n) :(Br)<rarely used>a dishonest or worthless person.

rough(adj) :unfortunate; unpleasant. _We all had a --- time at the party.

rough house(n) :a noisy and severe fight or quarrel often with reciprocal blows.

rough neck(n) :(Am)a rough and quarrelsome person.

rough stuff(n) :(Br)a cruel or violent behavior or treatment.

cut up rough(v) :to become very angry.

rough sb up(v) :to attack sb violently or forcefully esp. to threaten sb.

rough it(v) :to live cheap and under uncomfortable or unpleasant conditions. _After their father has died, they just had to ---.

roundabout(adv) :approximately; about.

go the rounds(v) :(esp. of news or a sickness)to spread ._Have you heard the rumor ---ing --- about the new teacher.

rousing(adj) :astonishing; surprising.

rout sb out(v) :[of]to force sb to get out (of a place)

roving commission(n) :a job in which a person has to go on a business trips to many places.

row(n) :1-a noisy or fierce fight or quarrel. 2-any noise. _Stop that ---!

a hard row to hoe(n) :a difficult situation or work to deal with.

row(v) :[with]to have a noisy quarrel or fight.

royal(n) :(usu. pl)a member of the royal family.

rub(n) :<slang>the main point; theme.

rub along(v) :(Br)1-[by/on]to do what is necessary in order to live, esp. without too much difficulty; survive. 2-[with/together]to have a good and familiar friendship.

rub it in(v) :to talk continually about sthg that another person doesn't want to listen or hear.

rub shoulders with(v) :to be friendly and associative with.

rub sb's nose in it/the dirt(v) :to punish sb after reminding him/her that he/she has done wrong in the past.

rub sb up the wrong way(v) :to make sb very angry; harass or antagonize.

rub-down(n) :<slang>a severe beating.

rub-a-dub(n) :<slang>a night club or inn.

rubber(n) :<slang>a condom(=sthg usu.of rubber, worn over the male sex organ during sex, used as a means of birth control and/or a protection against disease)

rubber-neck(n) :(Am)a tourist or a sight-seer.

rubberneck(v) :(Am)1-to watch sthg or somewhere very interestedly often by turning one's head to look around. 2-to go on a trip with a group, esp. with a guide.

rubberstamp(n) :a person of a particular position who gives his/her approval or endorsement to (a proposal, etc.) without proper consideration about it.

rubberstamp(v) :to give one's approval or endorsement to (a proposal, etc.) without proper care or consideration.

rubbish(v) :(Br)to dishonor sb ,esp. by criticizing severely and alleging sb as worthless.

rubbishy(adj) :silly; foolish; nonsense.

ruckus(n) :(Am)(usu. sing)a noisy argument, quarrel, etc.; rumpus.

ruffle sb's feathers(v) :to make sb annoyed or upset.

pull the rug (out) from under(v) :to quit one's support or help esp. unexpectedly.

rule the roast(v) :to be in control; to be in charge.

rum(adj) :(Br)<rarely used>strange; queer; unusual; odd.

rumble(v) :(Br)to find out the true nature of or make known the true facts about (esp. a dishonest person or activity)._Our man has been ---d, somebody must have told the police.

rumbustious(adj) :(Br)happy, cheerful and lively.

rump(n) :(Am)<slang>one's back part of the body that he/she sits on; buttocks.

rump ranger(n) :<slang>a male homosexual.

rumpus(n) :a noisy argument, quarrel, etc.; ruckus.

run(n) :a permission to make free use (of sthg).

a good run for one's money(n) :(having) good results for money spent or effort made. _He died at 92, I think my daddy had a ---.

run(v) :to take sb or sthg to somewhere esp. by a car.

run after sb/sthg(v) :to try to draw attention or win friendship of.

run along!(v) :(used imperatively)(esp. to children)Go away!; Buzz off!.

run around(v) :<euph>to have sexual relations with a number of men/women although being married. _John always says :'One is never enough!', that's why he always runs around.

run sb/sthg down(v) :to (try to) harm sb's reputation esp. by saying rude things about; defame.

run sb/sthg in(v) :(of the police)to arrest.

run on(v) :to talk continually or without stopping.

run sb out of sthg(v) :to force sb to get out of or leave a place.

run up against(v) :to get into a difficult or troublesome situation esp. unwillingly and/or with sb's force.

run for one's (dear) life(v) :to do sthg in order to or as if to save oneself from a difficult or dangerous situation esp. from death.

run a mile(v) :to run away very fast in order to be out of sb's sight.

run the streets(v) :(esp. of children)to play in the streets esp. idly and for a long time.

run the show(v) :to have control and power in an activity.

run a temperature(v) :to have a high fever.

run-about(n) :a small car.

run-around(n) :<slang>an act of deceiving one's marriage partner.

rundown(n) :[on]a detailed report of the happenings or occasions. _I want a --- while I'm away from the office.

run-in(n) :a disagreement or a quarrel, esp. with a police officer or an official.

take a running jump(v) :(used imperatively)to stop bothering and leave at once.

runny(adj) :1-more liquid than usual; semi-liquid; --- butter. 2-(of the nose or eyes)tending to flow.

runs(n) :<slang>diarrhoea(=an illness in which the bowels are emptied very often and in a liquid form) _I have the runs today, but I don't know what caused it.

runt(n) :<derog>a very small and badly shaped person.

rustle sthg up(v) :to provide or prepare quickly. _Mommy, I am almost late; could you please --- a meal for me?

rusty(adj) :1-(of one's range of knowledge about any subject, a language, etc.)almost forgotten. 2- unable to perform well because of lack of recent practic; showing lack of practice. _I knew French some time; but it's almost --- now.