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camp|ground /kæ mpgraʊnd/ (campgrounds ) N‑COUNT A campground is the same as a campsite . [mainly AM ]

cam|phor /kæ mfə ^r / N‑UNCOUNT Camphor is a strong-smelling white substance used in various medicines, in mothballs, and in making plastics.

ca mp|ing site (camping sites ) N‑COUNT A camping site is the same as a campsite .

camp|site /kæ mpsa I t/ (campsites ) N‑COUNT A campsite is a place where people who are on holiday can stay in tents.

cam|pus /kæ mpəs/ (campuses ) N‑COUNT A campus is an area of land that contains the main buildings of a university or college. □  Private automobiles are not allowed on campus.

campy /kæ mpi/ ADJ Campy means the same as camp . □  …a campy spy spoof.

cam|shaft /kæ mʃɑːft, -ʃæft/ (camshafts ) N‑COUNT A camshaft is a rod in an engine and works to change circular motion into motion up and down or from side to side.

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➊ can ◆◆◆ /kən, STRONG kæn/ Can is a modal verb. It is used with the base form of a verb. The form cannot is used in negative statements. The usual spoken form of cannot is can't , pronounced /kɑː nt, [AM ] kæ nt/. 1 MODAL You use can when you are mentioning a quality or fact about something which people may make use of if they want to. □  Chicken is also the most versatile of meats. It can be roasted whole or in pieces. □  A central reservation number can direct you to accommodations that best suit your needs. □  A selected list of some of those stocking a comprehensive range can be found in Chapter 8.

2 MODAL You use can to indicate that someone has the ability or opportunity to do something. □  Don't worry yourself about me, I can take care of myself. □  I can't give you details because I don't actually have any details. □  See if you can find Karlov and tell him we are ready for dinner. □  'You're needed here, Livy'—'But what can I do?'. □  Customers can choose from sixty hit titles before buying.

3 MODAL You use cannot to indicate that someone is not able to do something because circumstances make it impossible for them to do it. □  We cannot buy food, clothes and pay for rent and utilities on $20 a week. □  She cannot sleep and the pain is often so bad she wants to scream.

4 MODAL You use can to indicate that something is true sometimes or is true in some circumstances. □  …long-term therapy that can last five years or more. □  Exercising alone can be boring. □  Coral can be yellow, blue, or green.

5 MODAL You use cannot and can't to state that you are certain that something is not the case or will not happen. □  From her knowledge of Douglas's habits, she feels sure that the attacker can't have been Douglas. □  Things can't be that bad. □  You can't be serious, Mrs Lorimer?

6 MODAL You use can to indicate that someone is allowed to do something. You use cannot or can't to indicate that someone is not allowed to do something. □  You must buy the credit life insurance before you can buy the disability insurance. □  Here, can I really have your jeans when you grow out of them? □  We can't answer any questions, I'm afraid.

7 MODAL You use cannot or can't when you think it is very important that something should not happen or that someone should not do something. [EMPHASIS ] □  It is an intolerable situation and it can't be allowed to go on. □  The committee can't demand from her more than it demands from its own members.