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- Can I introduce myself? A2 A polite way to ask for permission to state your name and a brief detail about yourself to someone new.
- Can I pay by card? B1 A polite question asking whether payment with a bank or credit/debit card is accepted.
- Can I try it on? A2 A polite question asking to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits or looks good before buying.
- Can we talk about something else? A2 A polite request to change the subject of a conversation because the current topic is unpleasant, sensitive, or simply …
- Can we talk now? A2 A polite way to ask if it is a good time to speak immediately.
- Can you give me an example? A2 A request for a specific instance or illustration of something to clarify understanding.
- Can you help me? A1 A polite request asking someone to assist you.
- Can you tell me B1 A polite way to ask for information or a question.
- carefully choose to select something with caution and close attention to details
- carefully consider to think about something thoroughly and cautiously before deciding
- carry luggage to hold and transport suitcases or bags while traveling
- catch a ball to stop a ball moving through the air by taking it securely in your hands
- catch a bus to get on a bus in time so you can travel somewhere
- catch a cold to become ill with a common cold
- catch a fish to capture a fish, usually by fishing with a rod, net, or trap
- catch a flight to get on an airplane in time for its departure
- catch a plane to get on an airplane in time for departure; to take a flight
- catch a taxi to get a taxi (by hailing one or taking one that is available) in order to travel somewhere
- catch a thief to capture or stop a person who is stealing, often by the police or by someone who discovers the theft
- catch a train to arrive in time to get on a train before it leaves