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常用口语句子
1.They are a big headache.
他们真让人头痛。
2.Trying to make the children eating is a big headache.
设法使孩子们吃饭是一件大麻烦事。
3.You may save yourself a big headache and a lot of money,too.
这样你既能省去一件头疼的事，还能省下大笔的钱。
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1.He asked us a few questions.
他问了我们几个问题。
2.Pam called to say she's going to be a few minutes late.
帕姆打电话说她要晚几分钟。
3.—How many potatoes do you want?
—Oh,just a few,please.
—你想要多少土豆？
—哦，就要几个。
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1.I need a little help to move these books.
我需要人来帮点忙搬这些书。
2.There was a lot of food but I only ate a little.
食物很多，但我只吃了一点儿。
3.If you've got any spare milk,could you give me a little?
你要是有多余的牛奶，能不能给我一些？
★spare/speə（r）/adj.多余的，剩余的
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1.What a lot of presents！
这么多的礼物哇！
2.I haven't got a lot of time.
我时间不多了。
3.They paid a lot of money for that house.
他们为那所房子支付了很多钱。
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1.The book grew out of a series of lectures.
这书是由一系列讲稿编写而成的。
2.This autumn the TV station will be showing a series of French films.
今年秋天电视台将放映一系列法国电影。
3.Staff will hold a series of meetings over the next few weeks.
在接下来的几周里，员工将举行一系列会议。
★lecture/’lektʃə/n.演讲，讲课
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1.Above all,I'd like to thank my team members.
最重要的是，我要感谢我的团队。
2.Above all,tell the truth.
最重要的是说出真相。
3.Max is hardworking,cheerful,and above all
honest.
曼克斯勤奋、乐观，最重要的是诚实。
★cheerful/‘tʃɪəfʊl/adj.精神振奋的，快乐的
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1.John has been absent from school for three days now.
约翰现在已经缺课三天了。
2.Two students are absent from class today.
今天有两名学生缺课。
3.Wasn't Jack absent from work again?
杰克又没来上班吗？
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1.Life is meant to be abundant in all areas.
生活意味着在各个方面都应当富足。
2.Cheap consumer goods are abundant in this part of the world.
在世界的这一部分存在着大量廉价消费品。
3.Fossil fuels are abundant in the vast continent.
在这片广阔的大陆上，化石燃料非常丰富。
★fossil/‘fɒs（ə）l/n.化石
★continent/‘kɒntɪnənt/n.大陆，洲
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1.—I do like her.
—After all,she is my sister.
——我当然喜欢她。
——她毕竟是我妹妹。
2.So you've come after all！
你到底还是来了！
3.After all,what does it matter?
归根结底，那有什么关系呢？
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1.We agree on the question.
我们在这个问题上意见一致。
2.We couldn't agree on a date.
关于日期我们未能取得一致意见。
3.The two sides agreed on a cease fire.
双方达成了停火协议。
★cease/si：s/v.停止，中止
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1.It was unwise of you to agree to that.
你同意那件事是愚蠢的。
2.To tell the truth,I don't agree to your plan.
说实话，我不同意你的计划。
3.To my disappointment,my father doesn't
agree to buy me a new bike.
我爸爸不同意给我买新自行车，我很失望。
★disappointment/’dɪsə’pɔɪntmənt/n.失望，沮丧
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1.Your account of the affair does not agree with mine.
这件事你的说法和我的说法不一致。
2.I entirely agree with you.
我完全同意你的看法。
3.I like mushrooms,but unfortunately they don't agree with me.
我喜欢吃蘑菇，可惜吃了难受。
★entirely/ɪn’taɪəli/adv.完全地；彻底地
★mushroom/’mʌʃrum/n.蘑菇
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1.He aimed at the target,fired and missed it.
他瞄准目标开火，却未打中。
2.My remarks were not aimed at you.
我的话并非针对你说的。
3.We must aim at increasing/to increase exports.
我们要力求增加出口货物。
★remark/rɪ’mɑ：k/n.评论，评述
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1.He did the work so badly that I had to do it all over again myself.
他干得太差劲了，我只好亲自重做。
2.I'll have to write it all over again.
我得从头再写一遍。
3.She had screwed up and had to do it all over again.
她把事情搞砸了，得重新做。
★screw up 把……弄糟
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1.Is the coffee all right?
这咖啡行吗？
2.Are you getting along all right in your new job?
你的新工作还行吗？
3.—Will you post this for me?
—Yes,all right.
——你能帮我寄一下这个吗？
——好的。
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1.It rained every day of our holiday—but we had a good time all the same.
我们的假期每天都下雨——但我们还是玩得很高兴。
2.All the same,there's some truth in what she says.
即便这样，她的话也还是有些道理。
3.I wasn't able to use your dictionary,but thanks all the same.
我没用上您的字典，但还是要谢谢您。
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1.That letter I was searching for was in my pocket all the time.
我找的那封信其实一直就在我口袋里。
2.He's a business man all the time.
他一向是做生意的。
3.Conditions are changing all the time.
情况始终都在变化。
★condition/kən’dɪʃ（ə）n/n.状况，情况
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1.I got really angry with her.
我真的很生她的气。
2.I was angry with myself for making such a stupid mistake.
我因为犯了这么愚蠢的错误而生自己的气。
3.He's really angry at/with me for upsetting Sophie.
因为打扰索菲，他真生我的气了。
★stupid/‘stju：pɪd/adj.愚蠢的，傻的
★upset/ʌp’set/v.使心烦意乱，搅乱
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1.John is anxious about his exam results.
约翰为考试结果而担忧。
2.I am very anxious about my son's health.
我非常担心儿子的健康。
3.We were anxious about/for you.
我们为你担心。
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1.The hotel was anything but satisfactory.
这家旅馆太不让人满意了。
2.Maria is anything but stupid！
玛利亚一点儿也不傻！
3.The problem is anything but easy.
这个问题绝不容易。
★satisfactory/sætɪs‘fæktərɪ/adj.满意的，满足的
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1.I've finished apart from the last question.
除了最后一道题，我全做完了。
2.Apart from the ending,it's a really good film.
除了结局外，这其实是一部好电影。
3.We didn't see anyone all day,apart from a couple of kids on the beach.
我们整天都没看见什么人，除了在沙滩上有几个孩子。
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1.Does this piece of music appeal to you?
你对这首音乐感兴趣吗？
2.She appealed to the high court against her sentence.
她不服判决而向高等法院上诉。
3.They appealed to him to abandon the idea.
他们请求他放弃这个想法。
★sentence/‘sent（ə）ns/n.判决，宣判
★abandon/ə’bænd（ə）n/v.遗弃，抛弃，离弃
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1.He encouraged me to apply for the job.
他鼓励我去申请那份工作。
2.Many people have applied for the job.
许多人都申请这项工作。
3.I made up my mind to apply for a scholarship.
我决定申请奖学金。
★make up one’s mind 决定，下决心
★scholarship/‘skɔləʃɪp/n.奖学金
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1.These rules don't always apply.
这些规则并非总能行得通。
2.What I have said applies only to some of you.
我所说的只适用于你们当中的一部分人。
3.The rules of safe driving apply to everyone.
安全驾驶规则适用于每个人。
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1.Your story approximates to the facts we already know.
你所说的与我们已经了解的事实很接近。
2.The yearly output approximates to 600，000 tons.
年产量接近60万吨。
3.Production cost approximates to$100，000.
生产成本接近10万美元。
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1.As a matter of fact,I have no interest in math.
事实上，我对数学不感兴趣。
2.I'm going there tomorrow,as a matter of fact.
其实，我明天是准备去那里。
3.—Have you always lived here?
—As a matter of fact,I've only lived here for the last three years.
——你一直都住在这儿吗？
——事实上，我是三年前才住在这儿。
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1.The flight was delayed as a result of fog.
因有雾该航班误点。
2.He lost his job as a result of the dispute.
由于这次争端，他丢掉了工作。
3.He was late as a result of the snow.
由于大雪，他迟到了。
★delay/dɪ’leɪ/v.耽搁，延误
★dispute/dɪ’spju：t/n.争论，辩论
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1.I'll walk with you as far as the post office.
我陪你走到邮局。
2.As far as I can see,that is highly unlikely.
依我看那是极不可能的。
3.We've got as far as collecting our data but we haven't analysed it yet.
我们已收集了资料，但尚未分析。
★analyse/’ænəlaɪz/v.分析
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1.As for you,you ought to be ashamed of yourself.
至于你，你应该感到惭愧。
2.As for the hotel,it was very uncomfortable and miles from the sea.
至于旅馆呢，非常不舒服，而且离海边有好几里地。
3.He likes summer,but as for me,I like winter much better.
他喜欢夏天，但是对我来说，我则更喜欢冬天。
★ashamed/ə’ʃeɪmd/adj.感到羞耻的，感到惭愧的
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1.He behaved as if nothing had happened.
他装作若无其事的样子。
2.It looks as if it will rain before long.
看起来一会儿就要下雨了。
3.I feel as if I have been in a different world.
我感觉好像置于一个世外桃源。
★behave/bɪ’heɪv/v.表现，举止
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1.As long as it doesn't rain,we can play.
只要不下雨，我们就能玩。
2.You can go out to play as long as you stay in the back yard.
只要你待在后院，你可以出去玩。
3.As long as we've driven this far,we might as well go on.
既然我们已经驶得这么远了，就不妨继续往前驶。
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1.I have little information as regards his past.
我对他过去的情况不太了解。
2.As regards attending the meeting,I haven't decided yet.
关于那个会议，我还没有决定是否参加。
3.As regards that matter,I'm quite of your opinion.
关于那件事，我很同意你的意见。
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1.He left as soon as he heard the news.
他一听到这事儿就走了。
2.I'll tell him as soon as I see him.
我一见到他就告诉他。
3.He didn't arrive as soon as we'd hoped.
他到达的时间比我们预期的要迟。
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1.You're late,as usual.
你像平常一样又迟到了。
2.As usual,there weren't many people at the meeting.
像往常一样，来开会的人不多。
3.On Sundays he gets up early as usual.
星期天他照常起得很早。
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1.He grows flowers as well as vegetables.
他既种菜也种花。
2.She is a talented musician as well as being a photographer.
她不但是摄影师，还是个天才的音乐家。
3.She can speak Japanese as well as English.
她会说日语和英语。
★talented/‘tæləntɪd/adj.有才能的，有才干的
★photographer/fə’tɒgrəfə/n.摄影师
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1.Did you ask for a pay increase?
你请求加薪了吗？
2.May I ask for your views on a few questions?
我能否请你谈谈对几个问题的看法？
3.Ask for a refund if the goods are faulty.
商品如有缺陷，可要求退款。
★refund/ri：fʌnd/n.退款
★faulty/‘fɔ：lti/adj.有错误的；有缺点的；出毛病的
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1.Whisky is usually associated with Scotland.
人们常把威士忌同苏格兰联系起来。
2.I don't like you associating with such people.
我不喜欢你和那些人混在一起。
3.I always associate him with fast cars.
我总是由他联想到高速汽车。
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1.He's had no food at all.
他一点儿食物也没有了。
2.I'm afraid I've got nothing at all to say.
恐怕我完全没有什么要说的。
3.Do you know at all?
你究竟知道不知道？
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1.I'm at your service at all times.
我随时为您效劳。
2.Children must be supervised at all times while in the park.
在公园的时候必须随时照看孩子们。
3.He has a cool head at all times.
他不论什么时候都有清醒的头脑。
★supervise/‘su：pəvaɪz/v.监督，察看
★cool head 清醒的头脑
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1.If at first you don't succeed,try,try again.
一次不成功，那就再接再厉地干下去。
2.The finding was at first puzzling.
该发现起初让人感到困惑。
3.At first I thought he was joking but then I realized he meant it.
起初我还以为他是开玩笑，但之后我意识到他是认真的。
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1.The escaped prisoner is still at large.
越狱犯依然在逃。
2.The question is discussed at large in my report.
我在报告中对该问题做了详细的探讨。
3.The country at large is hoping for great changes.
这个国家普遍来说都希望有大变化。
★prisoner/‘prɪznə（r）/n.囚徒
常用口语句子
1.I've finished my essay at last！
我终于完成了文章！
2.At last we were home！
我们终于到家了！
3.At last a compromise was agreed on.
通过互让最终达成折衷协议。
★compromise/‘kɔmprəmaɪz/n.妥协，和解
常用口语句子
1.It will cost at least$100.
这至少值100美元。
2.You'll have to wait at least an hour.
你至少得等一个小时。
3.We should brush our teeth at least twice a day.
我们每天应该至少刷两次牙。
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1.At most I might earn$250 a day.
我一天至多可挣250美元。
2.There were 50 people there,at most.
那里至多有50人。
3.She's 25 years old,at most.
她最多25岁。
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1.Come here at once！
立刻到这里来！
2.Don't all speak at once！
大家不要一齐说！
3.I can't do two things at once.
我无法同时做两件事。
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1.At one time I used to go skiing every winter.
我曾经每到冬季就去滑雪。
2.At one time we met frequently.
过去我们曾常常见面。
3.He was at one time so devoted to piano playing.
他曾经那么沉迷于弹钢琴。
★devote/dɪ’vəʊt/v.奉献
常用口语句子
1.—Are you busy?
—Not at present.
——你忙吗？
——现在不忙。
2.At present she's working abroad.
她现在在国外工作。
3.I'm afraid I can't help you just at present,I'm too busy.
很抱歉，我现在帮不了你，我实在太忙了。
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1.I'll spend three months at sea.
我将在海上度过三个月。
2.I'm all at sea；I've no idea how to repair cars.
我手足无措，不知道怎样修理汽车。
3.She tried to understand the instructions,but she was completely at sea.
她费尽力气想看懂那些说明文字，却全然不知所云。
★instruction/ɪn’strʌkʃn/n.用法说明
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1.Children must learn to behave at table.
小孩吃饭时必须有规矩。
2.They were at table when we called.
我们去拜访时，他们正在吃饭。
3.You shouldn't speak loudly at table.
吃饭时你不该高声讲话。
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1.The cold weather broke at the beginning of April.
寒冷的天气到四月初开始变暖了。
2.We're going to New York at the beginning of July.
我们七月初要去纽约。
3.However the reform is hindered at the beginning.
但是，改革一开始就受到阻碍。
★reform/rɪ’fɔ：m/n.改革，改造
★hinder/’hɪndə（r）/v.阻碍，妨碍
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1.I should be back by 11 o'clock at the latest.
我应该最晚11点回来。
2.Passengers should check in one hour before their flight time at the latest.
乘客至迟应在班机起飞前一小时办理登机手续。
3.I'll give you a definite answer on Friday at the latest.
我最迟星期五给你一个确切的答复。
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1.I'm afraid she's not here at the moment.
我恐怕她现在不在这儿。
2.The number is engaged at the moment.Try again in five minutes.
这个号码现在占线，五分钟后再试试吧。
3.He's unemployed at the moment and has been for over six months.
他目前失业，已经有半年多了。
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1.Don't all speak at the same time.
大家别同时说。
2.She was laughing and crying at the same time.
她一面笑一面哭。
3.You've got to be firm,but at the same time you must be sympathetic.
你态度要强硬，但还必须有同情心。
★sympathetic/sɪmpə’θetɪk/adj.同情的，表示同情的
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1.At the worst we'll have to sell the house so as to settle our debts.
实在没办法我们就得把房子卖了还债。
2.At the worst,I will have to tell her the truth.
如果实在没办法，我就只能告诉她真相了。
3.Consider the problem at the worst.
从最坏的情况考虑这个问题。
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1.Life is hard at times.
生活有时候是艰难的。
2.You can be really annoying at times,you know.
你知道吗，你有时候真的很烦人。
3.Everyone may make mistakes at times.
每个人不时都会犯错误。
★annoying/ə’nɔɪɪŋ/adj.使人气恼的，讨厌的
常用口语句子
1.Please attach the sample to the letter.
请随信附上样品。
2.You'll be attached to this department until the end of the year.
你在年底前将暂时属于这一部门。
3.No blame attaches to you in this affair.
这件事不怪你。
★sample/‘sɑ：mpl/n.样品，标本
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1.Attend to your work and stop talking.
专心工作，不要说话。
2.Could you attend to this matter immediately?
你能不能立刻处理这件事？
3.A nurse attends to his needs.
有个护士照顾他。
★immediately/ɪ’mi：diətli/adv.立即，马上
常用口语句子
1.Are you aware of the time?
你知道是什么时候了吗？
2.It happened without my being aware of it.
事情在我不知不觉中发生了。
3.I am acutely aware of the difficulties we face.
我十分清楚我们面临的困难。
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1.She swayed gently back and forth to the music.
她随着音乐轻轻地来回摇摆。
2.He was pacing back and forth across the room.
他在房间里来回踱步。
3.The wind moved the trees gently back and forth.
吹得树轻轻地来回摇晃。
★gently/‘dʒentli/adv.温和地，静静地
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1.You can back up another two yards.
你可以再后退两码。
2.The bus had to back up and turn around.
那辆公共汽车不得不先往后退，然后再掉头。
3.To back up files is tedious work.
把文档备份是一项枯燥无味的工作。
★tedious/‘ti：dɪəs/adj.令人厌倦的，烦人的
常用口语句子
1.The child is not yet able to write.
这个孩子还不会写字。
2.Will you be able to come?
你能来吗？
3.I'm sorry that I wasn't able to phone you yesterday.
抱歉，我昨天没能给你打电话。
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1.As I was about to say when you interrupted me.
我正要说的时候，你插嘴了。
2.We're about to start.
我们即将动身。
3.We were just about to leave when Jerry arrived.
我们正要离开的时候，杰瑞来了。
★interrupt/ɪntə’rʌpt/v.打断（某人）讲话，打岔
常用口语句子
1.When would you be available to start work here?
你什么时候可以开始来这边上班？
2.When would you be available to see them?
你什么时候有时间去看他们？
3.Not enough data is available to scientists.
没有足够的资料数据供科学家用。
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1.He'd be better off going to the police about it.
他最好把这件事报告警方。
2.We'd be better off without them as neighbours.
要是没有这家邻居，我们就过得更愉快了。
3.You will be better off.
你的状况会好起来的。
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1.The weather is bound to get better tomorrow.
明天天气一定会变好。
2.You've done so much work that you're bound to pass the exam.
你下了这么大工夫，一定能考及格。
3.Don't lie to her.She's bound to find out about it.
别对她说谎，她肯定能发现的。
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1.You are capable of better work than this.
你能做得更好。
2.He is capable of running a mile in four minutes.
他能用四分钟跑一英里。
3.He's quite capable of lying to get out of trouble.
他很会蒙混过关。
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1.We're all concerned about her safety.
我们都为她的安全担忧。
2.Please don't be concerned about me.
请不要为我担心。
3.Should patients be concerned about their data and privacy?
病人该关心他们的病情和隐私吗？
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1.I'm determined to succeed.
我决心要努力获得成功。
2.We're determined to leave at once.
我们决定马上离开。
3.He is determined to delay no more.
他下决心不再拖延。
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1.He's equal to the occasion.
他能应付这一局面。
2.The rent was equal to half his monthly income.
租金相当于他半个月的收入。
3.The supply is equal to the demand.
供求相等。
★income/‘ɪŋkʌm/n.收入
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1.The street was familiar to me.
我对这条街很熟悉。
2.The facts are familiar to every student.
这些事实是每个学生都熟悉的。
3.This kind of situation was familiar to John.
约翰对这种情况很熟悉。
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1.The air was filled with the sound of children's laughter.
空气里充满了孩子们的笑声。
2.I was filled with admiration.
我内心充满了敬慕。
3.May your life be filled with love and happiness.
希望你们的生活充满爱和欢乐。
★admiration/ædmə’reɪʃn/n.钦佩，羡慕
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1.Tea is good for our health.
喝茶有益于健康。
2.She would be good for the job.
她做这工作很合适。
3.Ten o'clock is good for me.
十点钟对我来说合适。
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1.They're very much in love with each other.
他们彼此在热恋中。
2.I'm madly in love with her.
我爱她爱得发狂。
3.He's in love with the sound of his own voice.
他就喜欢自己的声音（太爱说话）。
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1.Are you interested in history?
你喜欢历史吗？
2.I think you may be interested in our new product.
我想你们可能会对我们的新产品感兴趣。
3.Should you be interested in our offer,please contact us.
你若对我们的报价感兴趣，请与我们联系。
★contact/‘kɒntækt/v.联系
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1.I'm tied up in a meeting until 3 pm.
我开会直到下午三点钟方可脱身。
2.—I can't see you tomorrow.
—I'll be tied up all day.
——我明天不能来看望你。
——我整天都会很忙。
3.I'm afraid I'll be tied up tomorrow at ten.
恐怕明天上午10点我很忙。
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1.I'm tired of listening to your criticisms.
我听腻了你的批评。
2.I am tired of it,the same old story.
我已经厌倦了，都是老一套。
3.You'll soon be tired of the game.
很快你就会对这种游戏感到厌倦的。
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1.I have to bear with his bad habit.
我不得不忍受他的坏习惯。
2.If you will bear with me a little longer……
请耐心容我把话说完……
3.I can't bear with my wife's complaints.
我忍受不了我妻子的唠叨。
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1.The train was delayed because of bad weather.
由于糟糕的天气，火车晚点了。
2.He had to retire because of ill health.
由于健康状况不好，他不得不退休。
3.We spent three hours waiting in the rain
because of you！
就因为你，我们在雨中等了三个小时！
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1.It looks as if it will rain before long.
看起来一会儿就要下雨了。
2.I hope to see you again before long.
我希望不久能再见到你。
3.We were tired of waiting and hoped the bus would come before long.
我们已经等得不耐烦了，希望公共汽车马上来。
常用口语句子
1.Shall we begin with a prayer?
我们从祈祷开始好吗？
2.The word“cat”begins with the letter“c”.
这个单词是以字母“c”开始的。
3.Begin with this one and do the others afterwards.
先做这个，然后再做其他的事。
★prayer/preə（r）/n.祈祷，祷告
常用口语句子
1.I believe in God.
我信仰上帝。
2.I believe in his good character.
我相信他品德良好。
3.He believes in getting plenty of exercise.
他相信多做运动必有好处。
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1.These books belong to me.
这些书是我的。
2.Who（m）does this belong to?
这是谁的？
3.That lid belongs to this jar.
那个盖子是配这个瓶子的。
★lid/lɪd/n.盖子
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1.His honesty is beyond question.
他的诚实是毋庸置疑的。
2.Parents are beyond question the first teachers of children.
家长无疑是孩子的第一任老师。
3.She knew beyond question that I was a person who could be trusted.
她肯定无疑地知道我是一个可以信赖的人。
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1.Can't you break away from old habits?
你不能戒除旧习惯吗？
2.The prisoner broke away from his guards.
囚犯从看守者手中逃脱了。
3.What can we do to help them to break away from the difficult position?
我们能做什么来帮助他们摆脱困境呢？
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1.The telephone system has broken down.
电话系统失灵了。
2.Our car broke down on the motorway.
我们的汽车在高速公路上抛锚了。
3.Her health broke down under the pressure of work.
工作的压力把她的身体弄垮了。
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1.Burglars had broken in while we were away on holiday.
我们假日外出时，窃贼曾进入屋内。
2.Please don't break in on our conversation.
请别打断我们的谈话。
3.It takes a new secretary one month to break in.
新来的秘书要一个月的时间熟悉工作。
常用口语句子
1.We had to break into the house as we had lost the key.
因为我们弄丢了钥匙，所以不得不破门而入。
2.Don't break into their conversation.
不要打断他们的谈话。
3.All this extra work I'm doing is breaking into my leisure time.
我目前的这一切额外工作用去了我的闲暇时间。
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1.The ship broke up on the rocks.
船触礁撞毁了。
2.The meeting broke up at eleven o'clock.
会议在十一点钟结束。
3.She's just broken up with her boyfriend.
她刚与男朋友绝交。
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1.The old photograph brought back many memories.
这张旧照片勾起许多回忆。
2.A week by the sea brought her back to health.
她待在海滨一周后恢复了健康。
3.Please bring back the book tomorrow.
请明天把书送回来。
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1.She brought up five children.
她养育了五个孩子。
2.He was brought up to respect authority.
他从小就受到尊敬师长的教育。
3.These are matters that you can bring up in committee.
这些事你可以在委员会上提出。
★authority/ɔ：’θɔrətɪ/n.权力，权威
★committee/kə’mɪtɪ/n.委员会
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1.The village has been built up since I lived here.
我在这里住过，从那时起，这个村子已经盖满了房子。
2.Traffic is building up on roads into the city.
来往的车辆在通往市区的道路上越聚越多。
3.You need more protein to build you up.
你需要增加蛋白质以增强体质。
★protein/’prəuti：n/n.蛋白质
常用口语句子
1.The hotel was completely burnt out.
该旅馆全部毁于大火。
2.The fire had burnt out before the fire brigade arrived.
在消防队赶到以前，火已熄灭。
3.If he doesn't stop working so hard,he'll burn himself out.
他继续这样拼命地工作，就会累垮的。
★brigade/brɪ’geɪd/n.队，组
常用口语句子
1.Claire looked as if she were about to burst into tears.
卡莱尔看起来好像突然要哭似的。
2.Suddenly,the group burst into laughter.
突然，这群人笑起来。
3.Linda burst into song.
琳达突然唱起歌来。
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1.I only found it by accident.
我只是碰巧找到的。
2.I met her quite by accident.
我非常偶然地碰到她。
3.The discovery was made almost by accident.
这一发现很大程度上是偶然的。
★discovery/dɪ’skʌvərɪ/n.发现；发觉
常用口语句子
1.The boy learned the poem by heart.
这男孩背下了这首诗。
2.Actors have to learn their lines by heart.
演员们得记住他们的台词。
3.After a few days of phoning Stephanie,he knew her number by heart.
给史蒂芬妮打了几天电话后，他记住了她的号码。
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1.The machine will start by itself in a few seconds.
机器在几秒钟后会自动开启。
2.How did the door open by itself?
门怎么自己开了？
3.Will the dog be safe left in the car by itself?
把这只狗独自留在车上安全吗？
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1.I took your bag instead of mine by mistake.
我错拿了你的手提包，还以为是我的呢。
2.He locked himself out by mistake.
他不小心把自己关在门外了。
3.Tom must have taken your dictionary by mistake.
汤姆一定是弄错了才拿了你的字典。
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1.Oh,by the way,there is a telephone message for you.
噢，对了，有你一个电话留言。
2.What did you say your name was,by the way?
顺便问一句，您说您的名字叫什么来着？
3.By the way,have you seen my keys anywhere?
顺便问一句，你在哪里看到我的钥匙吗？
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1.I'll call back later.
我待会儿回电话。
2.Can you ask John to call me back when he gets in?
约翰来了的时候，你能叫他给我回个电话吗？
3.You could call back to collect her at noon.
你中午回来接她。
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1.The situation calls for prompt action.
形势所迫，必须立即采取行动。
2.—I've been promoted.
—This calls for a celebration！
——我已经升职了。
——这可得庆祝一下喽！
3.I'll call for you at 7 o'clock.
我7点钟到你家接你。
★prompt/prɔmpt/adj.及时的，迅速的
★promote/prə’məut/v.提升，晋升
★celebration/selɪ’breɪʃən/n.庆祝（会）
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1.The meeting was called off.
会议已取消了。
2.They have called off their engagement.
他们已经解除了婚约。
3.The match was called off because of bad weather.
由于天气不好，比赛取消了。
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1.We are calling on you to help us.
我们恳求你帮助我们。
2.I now call on the chairman to address the meeting.
现在请主席致辞。
3.Why not call on me tomorrow?
你干吗不明天就来看我呢？
★chairman/’tʃeəmən/n.主席，董事长
★address/ə’dres/v.向（某人或听众）讲话
常用口语句子
1.Just calm down a bit！
你先静一静！
2.Have a brandy,it'll help to calm you down.
来点儿白兰地，能使你平静下来。
3.Calm down and tell me what happened.
平静下来，告诉我发生了什么。
★brandy/’brændɪ/n.白兰地
常用口语句子
1.All she cares about is her social life.
她关心的只是她的社交活动。
2.I don't care about your opinion.
我对你的观点不感兴趣。
3.Don't you care about losing your job?
你难道不担心失去工作吗？
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1.Who will care for him if his wife dies?
假若他妻子死了，谁照顾他？
2.I like him but I don't care for her.
我喜欢他，却不太喜欢她。
3.Would you care for a drink?
你愿意喝点儿酒吗？
常用口语句子
1.Be careful of the dog；it sometimes bites people.
留心那条狗，有时候咬人。
2.Be careful about/of what you say to him.
对他说话可得小心。
3.Be careful with the glasses.
小心玻璃杯。
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1.Carry on working while I'm away.
我不在的时候，要继续做工作。
2.They decided to carry on in spite of the weather.
他们决定不管天气好坏都坚持着。
3.Carry on the good work！
好好干下去！
★in spite of 不顾，不管
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1.Extensive tests have been carried out on the patient.
对患者进行了多次试验。
2.When will they carry out the project?
他们什么时候执行这一方案？
3.He made no attempt to carry out his undertaking.
他无意实现他的诺言。
★attempt/ə’tempt/v.尝试，努力，试图
★undertaking/ʌndə’teɪkɪŋ/n.答应，保证
常用口语句子
1.Try to catch the waiter's eye.
招呼服务员。
2.A newspaper headline caught his eye.
报纸的大标题引起他的注意。
3.Every time she caught his eye,she would glance away embarrassed.
每当她注意他的时候，她会尴尬地把目光移开。
★headline/’hedlaɪn/n.大字标题
★embarrassed/ɪm’bærəst/adj.尴尬的
常用口语句子
1.Go on in front.I'll soon catch up with you.
你先走，我很快就赶上你。
2.If you miss a lot of classes,it's very difficult to catch up.
如果你落下很多的课程，就很难赶上了。
3.—Drive faster,they're catching up with us.
——开快点，他们要赶上我们了。
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1.She saw me：I'm certain of that.
她看见我了，这一点我可以肯定。
2.I'm not certain of what she wants.
我不清楚她想要什么。
3.Now,are you certain about that?
现在，你确信那件事了吗？
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1.Nothing will make me change my mind.
任何事情都不能使我改变主意。
2.Her father tried to get her to change her mind.
她爸爸试图让她改变主意。
3.If you change your mind about the job,just give me a call.
如果你对工作改变主意了，就给我打电话。
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1.How much do you charge for mending shoes?
修鞋要多少钱？
2.We won't charge for delivery if you pay now.
如果你现在付款的话，我们不收运送费。
3.How much do you charge for a haircut and blow-dry?
洗剪吹你们收多少钱？
★delivery/dɪ’lɪvərɪ/n.递送，投递
★haircut/’heəkʌt/n.理发
常用口语句子
1.Where can I check in?
在哪儿办理登记手续？
2.You need to check in two hours before the flight.
你需要在起飞前两小时办理登机手续。
3.I said goodbye and went to check in my suitcases.
我说再见后去办理了行李登记。
★suitcase/’sju：tkeɪs/n.小提箱，衣箱
常用口语句子
1.Honey,can you go upstairs and check on the kids?
亲爱的，你能上楼上去看看孩子们吗？
2.Don't forget to check on your work.
别忘记检查一下你们的工作。
3.Will you check on the time the train leaves?
请你核对一下火车开出的时间好吗？
常用口语句子
1.He plans to check out on Tuesday.
他打算在星期二结账离开旅馆。
2.I made a phone call to check out his address.
我打了个电话核对了他的地址。
3.Hey,check out that car！
嘿，看看那辆车！
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1.They spent the rest of the morning checking over their equipment.
他们花了一早上的时间检查他们的设备。
2.Please check over your work and correct any mistakes.
请把作业检查一遍，把错误改正。
3.I'd like the doctor to check you over and do a few tests.
我想让医生给你检查一些，做一些化验。
★equipment/ɪ’kwɪpmənt/n.设备，器械，装备
★correct/kə’rekt/v.改正，纠正 adj.正确的
常用口语句子
1.Try and cheer up a bit；life isn't that bad！
想办法高兴点儿，生活并不是那么糟！
2.You look as though you need cheering up.
看来你需要振作起来。
3.Cheer up！The worst is over.
振作点！最糟糕的已经过去了。
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1.I've asked the children to clean out their drawers.
我已经让孩子们把他们的抽屉弄整齐。
2.She cleaned out her savings in a short time.
她在短时间内把全部积蓄都花光了。
3.It's gone clean out of my mind.
我已把它忘得精光了。
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1.My hands are filthy；I'd better go and clean up.
我的手脏了，最好去洗洗。
2.The mayor is determined to clean up the city.
市长决心清除市内的不良现象。
3.He cleaned up a small fortune.
他发了一笔小财。
★filthy/’fɪlθi/adj.肮脏的
★determine/dɪ’tɜ：mɪn/v.决定
★fortune/’fɔ：tʃuːn/n.大笔的钱，巨款
常用口语句子
1.I'll clear out that closet for you.
我要替你把那个小衣橱清理出来。
2.He cleared out before the police arrived.
警察尚未来到，他就急忙溜掉了。
3.I've told you a hundred times to clear out those bottles.
我已经告诉你一百遍了，把那些瓶子清出去。
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1.The church is close to the school.
教堂离学校很近。
2.Susan sat on a chair close to the window.
苏珊坐在靠窗户的椅子上。
3.She is very close to her father.
她和父亲的关系很亲密。
常用口语句子
1.Can you tell me how the accident came about?
你能告诉我事故是怎样发生的吗？
2.How did it come about that he knew where we were?
他是怎么知道我们在什么地方的呢？
3.The ship came about and headed for the shore.
轮船调转方向朝海岸驶去。
常用口语句子
1.I came across an old school friend in Oxford Street this morning.
今天早上我在牛津大街碰见一位老校友。
2.He spoke for a long time,but his meaning did not really come across.
他讲了很长时间，但他的意思没有人真正理解。
3.She comes across well in interviews.
她在面试中给人留下很好的印象。
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1.I'll come after the meeting if time permits.
如果时间许可的话，我开完会就来。
2.If any letters come after you've left,I'll send them on.
如果你离开后有信来了，我会转寄给你。
3.She was terrified that Trevor would come after her.
她很害怕特雷弗会跟在她后面。
★permit/pə’mɪt/v.允许，许可
★terrified/’terəfaɪd/adj.害怕的
常用口语句子
1.You came back very late last night.
昨晚你回来得很晚。
2.It's all coming back to me now.
现在我全都想起来了。
3.Miniskirts are starting to come back.
超短裙又开始流行了。
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1.Jobs are hard to come by these days.
近来很难找到工作。
2.I hope that money was honestly come by.
我希望那笔钱来得正当。
3.How did you come by that scratch on your cheek?
你脸上的抓伤是怎么来的？
★honestly/’ɒnɪstli/adv.诚实地，老实地
★scratch/skrætʃ/n.刮、划、抓等的痕/伤
常用口语句子
1.She comes from London.
她是伦敦人。
2.Where do you come from?
你是什么地方的人？
3.Milk comes from cows and goats.
常见的奶是牛奶和羊奶。
常用口语句子
1.I think I have a cold coming on.
我看我要感冒了。
2.His French has come on a lot since he joined the conversation class.
他自从参加了会话班，法语取得了很大进步。
3.There's a new play coming on at the local theatre next week.
下星期本地剧院有新戏上演。
4.Come on,we'll be late for the theatre.
快点吧，我们去剧院要迟到了。
常用口语句子
1.The rain stopped and the sun came out.
雨停了，太阳出来了。
2.When is her new novel coming out?
她的新小说何时问世？
3.Our holiday photos didn't come out.
我们假日的照片冲洗不出来。
4.I can't make this equation come out.
我不会解这个方程式。
★equation/ɪ’kweɪʒn/n.等式，方程式
常用口语句子
1.I hope our dreams come true.
我希望我们的梦想成真。
2.His dream of being a doctor has come true.
他当医生的愿望实现了。
3.His dream will come true sooner or later.
他的理想迟早会实现。
常用口语句子
1.She came up with a new idea for increasing sales.
她想出了增加销售量的新主意。
2.He could not come up with a proper answer.
他想不出一个合适的回答。
3.I had to run to come up with her.
我不得不跑着去追她。
★proper/’prɔpə（r）/adj.适合的，适当的
常用口语句子
1.A beginner's painting can't be compared to that of an expert.
初学者的画不能与专家的相比。
2.If you compare her work with his,you'll find hers is much better.
要是把他俩的工作比较一下，就会发现她的好得多。
3.This cannot compare with that.
这个无法与那个相比。
常用口语句子
1.Are you content with your present salary?
你对你现在的薪水满意吗？
2.He is content with such a small success.
他对这样一个小小的成功就感到满足。
3.He seems to be quite content with his life at present.
他似乎对目前的生活心满意足。
★salary/’sælərɪ/n.薪金，薪水
常用口语句子
1.The results were contrary to expectation.
结果与预期的相反。
2.Contrary to the doctor's orders,he had gone back to work.
他不听医生的吩咐，又回去工作了。
3.Contrary to all our expectations,he's found a well-paid job and a nice girlfriend.
和我们预期的相反，他找到一份薪水高的工资，也找到一个漂亮的女朋友。
★expectation/ekspek’teɪʃn/n.期待，期望
常用口语句子
1.She covered her knees up with a blanket.
她把毯子盖在膝盖上。
2.Do cover up：it's freezing outside.
衣服穿暖一点：外面冷极了。
3.The government is trying to cover up the scandal.
政府企图遮掩这件丑闻。
★blanket/’blæŋkɪt/n.毛毯
★freezing/’fri：zɪŋ/adj.寒冷的，冰冻的
★scandal/’skændl/n.丑闻
常用口语句子
1.I'm crazy about steam-engines.
我对蒸汽机着了迷。
2.Dan's crazy about football.
丹对足球很着迷。
3.She's crazy about him.
她为他而神魂颠倒。
常用口语句子
1.I saw him do it：cross my heart.
我看见他干的，我可以发誓。
2.I cross my heart to you that it's true.
我向你发誓那是真的。
3.Cross my heart,it wasn't me who broke your bicycle.
我发誓，不是我把你的自行车弄坏的。
常用口语句子
1.Even the smallest movement made him cry out in pain.
即便是最小的动作也会让他痛得大哭。
2.“Why are you doing this?”she cried out suddenly.
“你为什么做这样的事？”她突然大声喊起来。
3.This system is crying out for reform.
这种制度亟需改革。
★reform/rɪ’fɔ：m/n.改革
常用口语句子
1.She's always so curious about my work.
她总爱打听我的工作。
2.The boy was curious about everything he saw.
那男孩对所见的一切都感到好奇。
3.Don't be so curious about my affairs！
不要老是打听我的事！
常用口语句子
1.We were cut off in the middle of our conversation.
我们正交谈时，线路被切断了。
2.Our water supply has been cut off.
我们断水了。
3.She feels very cut off living in the country.
她生活在乡间感到很闭塞。
4.The fence cuts off our view of the sea.
篱笆挡住了我们观望大海的视线。
★fence/fens/n.栅栏，篱笆
常用口语句子
1.Please cut up the vegetables very fine.
请把蔬菜切成碎末。
2.He was badly cut up by the death of his son.
他因儿子死了极为悲伤。
3.I hope he doesn't cut up rough when I tell
him what I've done.
我把我做的事情告诉他，但愿他别发火。
常用口语句子
1.He worked hard day and night.
他日夜努力工作。
2.He is busy with his work day and night.
他日夜忙于自己的工作。
3.The mother cared for the sick child day and night.
母亲日夜照料着生病的孩子。
常用口语句子
1.Day by day she learnt more about her job.
她日益了解自己的工作了。
2.Her health was improving day by day.
她的健康逐渐好转。
3.It is getting warmer day by day.
天气一天天暖和起来。
常用口语句子
1.My bank deals in stocks and shares now.
我们银行现在经营债券与股票。
2.We deal in hardware but not software.
我们只经营硬件而不经营软件。
3.As a scientist,I do not deal in speculation.
作为一名科学家，我不投机取巧。
★stock/stɔk/n.公债，股份
★share/ʃeə（r）/n.股，股份
★speculation/，spekju‘leɪʃn/n.投机活动
常用口语句子
1.Have you decided on a date for the wedding?
你已经决定婚礼的日期了吗？
2.Don't decide on important matters too quickly.
不要过于匆忙地对重要的事情做决定。
3.I decided on buying the new car.
我决定要买这辆新车。
常用口语句子
1.She decided not to go alone.
她决定不单独去。
2.He decided to get married.
他决定结婚。
3.That decided me to leave my job.
那件事使我决定离职。
常用口语句子
1.I'm depending on your coming.
我肯定你会来的。
2.You can't depend on the train arriving on time.
千万不要认为这列火车能正点到达。
3.She's a woman who can be depended on.
她是个可以信赖的人。
常用口语句子
1.The patient finally died from cancer.
那位病人最终死于癌症。
2.The plants died from want of water.
这些植物因缺水而死。
3.He died from a traffic accident.
他死于交通事故。
常用口语句子
1.The animals died of starvation in the snow.
在下雪的时候，这些动物死于饥饿。
2.Nowadays many people die of cancer.
现在有很多人死于癌症。
3.She died of a heart attack.
她死于心脏病。
★starvation/stɑ：’veɪʃən/n.饥饿，饿死
★heart attack 心脏病
常用口语句子
1.I'm sorry to differ with you on that.
对不起，在那一点上我与你看法不同。
2.I differ with him on this point.
这一点我和他的意见相左。
3.I beg to differ with you on this matter.
请允许在这件事上跟您意见分歧。
常用口语句子
1.This is distinct from what was discussed above.
这与上面所讨论的是不同的。
2.Mozart's style is quite distinct from Haydn's.
莫扎特在风格上与海顿截然不同。
3.Those two ideas are quite distinct from each other.
这两种观点截然不同。
常用口语句子
1.The book is divided into six sections.
这本书被分为六个部分。
2.The river divides into two streams at this point.
这条河在此处分成两条支流。
3.Divide the cake into quarters and share it equally.
把蛋糕分成四份，大家平均享用。
常用口语句子
1.He can't do without a secretary.
他不能没有秘书。
2.If we can't afford a car,we'll just have to do without.
我们要是买不起汽车，也就只好不用了。
3.I could have done without being woken up at 3 o'clock in the morning.
其实不用在清晨3点钟就把我叫醒吧。
常用口语句子
1.So you want a rise?Dream on！
那么说你想加薪？做梦去吧！
2.You think I'm going to help you move house?Dream on！
你觉得我会去帮你搬家？痴心妄想吧！
3.You want to be mayor?Dream on！
你想当市长？别做梦了！
常用口语句子
1.Drink up your milk.
把你的牛奶喝完。
2.Drink up,there's time for another.
干了吧，还有时间再来一杯。
3.Drink up and we'll hurry home.
干了吧，然后咱们赶快回家。
常用口语句子
1.He was cruel because he wanted to drive me away.
他很残忍，因为他想把我赶走。
2.Bill waved his hand to us and then drived away.
比尔向我们挥手告别后开车走了。
3.How can I drive away these feelings of sadness?
我该怎样做才能驱散忧伤？
★cruel/kruəl/adj.残暴的，残忍的
常用口语句子
1.Your clothes will take ages to dry out.
你的衣服要很长时间才能干透。
2.Don't leave the bread on the table；it will dry out.
别把面包放在桌子上，它会干掉的。
3.The doctor asked the drinker to dry out.
医生要那个酒徒戒掉酒瘾。
常用口语句子
1.Shall I dry up these glasses?
我要把这些玻璃杯擦干吗？
2.If foreign aid dries up the situation will be desperate.
倘若外援枯竭，形势将极为严重。
3.Dry up and listen to me.
住嘴，听我说。
★desperate/‘despərət/adj.极严重的，极危险的
常用口语句子
1.He was late due to the very heavy traffic.
他迟到是因为交通拥挤。
2.His successes were largely due to luck.
他的成功主要靠运气。
3.The accident was due to her negligence.
这次事故是因她疏忽所致。
常用口语句子
1.Paul and Linda helped each other.
保罗和琳达互相帮助。
2.We write to each other regularly.
我们彼此经常通信。
3.The girls looked at each other.
女孩们互相看着。
★regularly/‘regjʊləli/adv.有规律地；经常地
常用口语句子
1.Do you eat out a lot?
你经常在外面吃吗？
2.I'm too tired to cook tonight；shall we eat out?
我今晚累得不想做饭了，咱们下饭馆好吗？
3.Are you going to eat in or eat out?
你今天打算在家吃饭还是在饭馆吃饭？
常用口语句子
1.I left it either on the table or in the drawer.
我不是把它放在桌子上了，就是放在抽屉里了。
2.You can either write or phone to request a copy.
既可以写信也可以打电话索取一本。
3.Either come in at once or leave.
要么马上进来，要么离开。
★drawer/drɔ：（r）/n.抽屉
★copy/‘kɔpɪ/n.一本，一份，一张，一件
常用口语句子
1.He enjoyed himself at the party.
他在聚会上非常愉快。
2.The children enjoyed themselves playing in the water.
孩子们在水中玩得很高兴。
3.I hope you enjoy yourself this evening.
我希望你今晚过得愉快。
常用口语句子
1.Even if I have to walk all the way I'll get there.
即使我得一路走着去，我也要走到那里。
2.I like her even though she can be annoying.
尽管她有时很恼人，但我还是喜欢她。
3.Even if I fail this time,I would try again.
即使我这次失败了，我还要再试试。
★annoying/ə’nɔɪɪŋ/adj.使人气恼的，讨厌的
常用口语句子
1.There are many spelling mistakes；even so it's quite a good essay.
这篇文章有许多拼写错误，然而仍不失之为好文章。
2.It was raining,but even so we had to go out.
天在下雨，尽管这样我们也不得不外出。
3.I know he's only a child,but even so he should have known that what he was doing was wrong.
我知道他只是个孩子，但尽管如此，他也应该知道他做错了。
常用口语句子
1.The roof leaks every time it rains.
每当下雨的时候屋顶就漏雨。
2.I feel sick every time when I see such food.
每次看到这种食物，我都会感到恶心。
3.Every time I go to London I get caught in a traffic jam.
每次我去伦敦都会遇到交通堵塞。
★roof/ru：f/n.顶部，屋顶
★leak/li：k/n.漏
★traffic jam 交通堵塞
常用口语句子
1.I can answer all the questions except for the last.
所有的题我都会答，只是最后一题不会。
2.The meal was excellent except for the first course.
这顿饭好极了，只是第一道菜稍差。
3.She felt fine except for being a little tired.
她感觉挺好，除了有点儿累之外。
常用口语句子
1.Face to face,the truth comes out.
面对面，真相白。
2.I sat face to face with her.
我和她面对面坐着。
3.His ambition was to meet his favourite pop star face to face.
他心向往之的是要面对面地见见他心目中的流行曲歌星。
★ambition/æm’bɪʃn/n.雄心，志气，抱负
★favourite/‘feɪvərɪt/adj.最喜欢的
常用口语句子
1.As evening came,the coastline faded into darkness.
夜晚降临时，海岸线在黑暗中逐渐消失了。
2.The sound of the cheering faded away in the distance.
欢呼声在远处逐渐消失了。
3.The crowd just faded away.
人群刚刚散去。
★coastline/‘kəʊstlaɪn/n.海岸线
★darkness/‘dɑ：knəs/n.黑暗
常用口语句子
1.I passed in maths but failed in French.
我数学及格，但法语不及格。
2.I think I'm going to fail in the examination.
我想我考试会不及格。
3.Work hard or you'll fail in the exam.
努力吧，否则你会不及格。
常用口语句子
1.Grandad fell asleep watching TV.
爷爷看着电视的时候睡着了。
2.I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.
我头一着枕头就睡着了。
3.Because I am tired,I fall asleep quickly.
因为我很疲劳，因此很快就睡着了。
★pillow/‘pɪləʊ/n.枕头
常用口语句子
1.Rob fell down the stairs.
罗勃从楼梯上摔下来了。
2.The plan fell down because it proved to be too expensive.
这项计划因费用过高而告吹。
3.He fell down on the job.
他未能把这件工作做好。
常用口语句子
1.He fell into despair.
他陷入绝望中。
2.A fall into the pit,a gain in your wit.
吃一堑，长一智。
3.These books fall into several categories.
这些书可分成几类。
★despair/dɪ’speə（r）/n.绝望
★category/‘kætəgərɪ/n.种类，类别
常用口语句子
1.He lives far away from us.
他住的地方离我们很远。
2.It's far away from here.
离这很远。
3.They could hear the sound of water not far
away.
他们能听到不远处水的声音。
1.My view is far more different from yours.
我的观点与你的大不相同。
2.It's been using a lot of petrol lately,far more
than usually.
近来这辆车的耗油量很大，远远超过了平时的水平。
3.She was far more intelligent than her sister.
她比她姐姐聪明多了。★petrol/‘petrəl/n.汽油
★intelligent/ɪn’telɪdʒənt/adj.聪明的，有才智的
常用英语短语fed up 厌烦
常用口语句子
1.What's the matter?You look pretty fed up.
怎么啦？你显得那么不高兴。2.I am just a bit fed up.
我只是有点厌倦了。
3.I don't know why I feel so fed up this morning.
我不知道为什么今天上午情绪这么低落。
1.Have you figured out how much the holiday
will cost?
你算出假期得花多少钱了吗？
2.I can't figure out why he quit his job.
我琢磨不透他为什么要辞掉工作。
3.Have you figured out what's wrong with your car?
你找出你汽车的毛病了吗？
1.Please fill in an application form.
请填写一份申请表格。
2.They filled in the rest of the day watching
television.
他们看电视来打发当天剩下的时间。
3.My partner is on holiday this week so I'm
filling in.
我的合伙人本星期休假，所以我暂代一下。★application/ˌæplɪ’keɪʃn/n.申请，请求
1.The gutter has filled up with mud.
沟槽里都是泥。
2.Please fill up the tank with petrol.
请把油箱加满汽油。
3.He used to be a very thin child,but he's filled
out a lot recently.
这孩子过去很瘦，近来胖多了。
1.Can you find out what time the train leaves?
你能查问出火车什么时候开吗？
2.We must find out the truth of the matter.
我们必须弄清楚事情的真相。
3.Did you find out whether there are any seats left?
你能查一下那里是否还有座位留下吗？
1.I have a few jobs I must finish off.
我有几件工作必须完成。
2.Who finished off the cake?
谁把蛋糕吃完了？
3.Finish off the rest of the beer.
把剩余的啤酒喝光。
1.We might as well finish up the cake；there
isn't much left.
咱们索性把蛋糕吃完吧，也没剩多少了。
2.We had a quick lunch and finished up with a
cup of coffee.
我们匆忙吃了午饭，最后又喝了一杯咖啡。
3.You can finish up now.
现在你可以结束了。
1.Smoking is not allowed in first class.
头等舱中不准吸烟。
2.The entertainment provided was first class.
提供的招待是一流的。
3.She got first class results in her exams.
她的考试成绩优异。
★entertainment/entə’teɪnmənt/n.招待，请客
常用口语句子
1.First of all she just smiled,and then she started to laugh.
最初她只是微笑，后来才放声大笑。
2.Well,first of all we can't possibly spare the time.
你看，最主要的是我们实在抽不出时间。
3.This is what I should have done first of all.
这本来是我首先应该做的事情。
常用口语句子
1.He's been ill and isn't fit for work yet.
他一直在生病，尚不能工作。
2.She is fit for the job.
她适合做这项工作。
3.This kind of fast food is not fit for my appetite.
这种快餐不适合我的口味。
★fast food 快餐
★appetite/‘æpɪtaɪt/n.食欲，胃口
常用口语句子
1.I'll fix up a meeting.
我来安排会议。
2.He fixed up the cottage before they moved in.
他把农舍修整好，他们才搬进去。
3.She's got herself fixed up with a cosy flat.
她弄到了一套舒适的公寓。
★cosy/‘kəʊzi/adj.舒适的
常用口语句子
1.I've always been very fond of you.
我一向非常喜欢你。
2.John's extremely fond of pointing out other people's mistakes.
约翰特别喜欢挑剔别人的毛病。
3.She was very fond of horses.
她很喜欢马。
★extremely/ɪk’stri：mli/adv.极端地，非常地
常用口语句子
1.Nothing lasts for ever.
没有什么能永远持续。
2.A thing of beauty is a joy for ever.
美好的事物，回味无穷。
3.He promised to love her for ever.
他许诺会永远爱她。
常用口语句子
1.Well,for the moment we're just friends.
哦，目前我们只是朋友。
2.For the moment the rain had stopped.
现在雨已经停了。
3.The company is still in business,at least for the present.
这家公司还在营业，至少目前是这样。
常用口语句子
1.Don't get married just for the sake of it.
不要为结婚而结婚。
2.He argues for the sake of arguing.
他因为好辩而与人争论。
3.Let's not spoil the job for the sake of a few pounds.
咱们不要为了几英镑而把工作弄糟。
★argue/’ɑ：gju：/v.争论，争辩，争吵
★spoil/spɔɪl/v.毁掉，损坏，破坏
常用口语句子
1.From now on I will try to do better.
从现在起我要尽量做得好些。
2.It's getting colder and colder from now on.
往后的天气越来越冷了。
3.From now on,I will begin to write my book.
从现在起，我将开始写我的书了。
常用口语句子
1.The temperature varies from time to time.
温度常常变化。
2.He threw in a word or two from time to time.
他不时地插上一两句话。
3.He went fishing from time to time.
他不时去钓鱼。
★temperature/‘temprətʃə（r）/n.温度，气温
常用口语句子
1.He's getting about again after his accident.
他在事故过后，渐渐又能走动了。
2.She doesn't get around much these days.
近来她不大各处走动。
3.The news of her resignation soon got about.
她辞职的消息不久就传开了。
★resignation/rezɪg’neɪʃn/n.辞职
常用口语句子
1.It's time we were getting along.
是我们该走的时候了。
2.How are you getting along these days?
你近来生活如何？
3.I simply can't get along without a secretary.
我没有秘书简直一筹莫展。
常用口语句子
1.Do you get along with your boss?
你跟老板合得来吗？
2.We get along just fine.
我们关系很好。
3.They seem to get along with each other.
他们好像互相相处挺好。
常用口语句子
1.What time did you get back last night?
昨晚你是什么时候回来的？
2.We only got back from our holidays yesterday.
我们昨天才度假回来。
3.She's got her old job back.
她已重新获得从前那份工作。
常用口语句子
1.Don't let the incident get you down too much.
别让这事搅得你过于烦恼了。
2.The medicine was so horrible,I could hardly get it down.
这药这么难吃，我好不容易才咽下去。
3.Did you get his telephone number down?
你记下他的电话号码了吗？
★horrible/‘hɔrəbl/adj.可怕的，令人恐惧的
常用口语句子
1.You might get in touch with him.
你不妨同他联系一下。
2.How can I get in touch with you?
我怎样能跟你联系？
3.Can you get in touch with her for me?
你可以帮我联系她吗？
常用口语句子
1.Don't go too far away or you'll get lost.
别走得太远，要不然你会迷路的。
2.It's all so big you get lost in it.
问题太大了，把人都搞糊涂了。
3.Tell him to get lost.
叫他走开。
常用口语句子
1.We got off immediately after breakfast.
我们吃完早餐就动身了。
2.I had great difficulty getting off to sleep last night.
昨夜我翻来覆去难以入睡。
3.Could you get off work early tomorrow?
明天你可以提前下班吗？
★immediately/ɪ’mi：diətli/adv.立即，马上
常用口语句子
1.Are you trying to get rid of me?
你是要试图摆脱我吗？
2.The shop ordered 20 copies of the book and now it can't get rid of them.
该店订购了20本这种书，现在却无法脱手。
3.We have to get rid of these old newspapers.
我们必须把这些旧报纸处理掉。
常用口语句子
1.We got to Paris that evening.
我们那天晚上到达巴黎。
2.He got to thinking that she perhaps wouldn't come after all.
他已意识到也许她根本不来了。
3.Her constant nagging is beginning to get to him.
她不停地唠叨，惹得他生起气来。
★constant/‘kɔnstənt/adj.经常的，不断发生的
★nag/næg/v.不断挑剔或批评
常用口语句子
1.What time do you get up in the morning?
你早上什么时候起床？
2.He got up slowly from the armchair.
他慢慢从扶手椅上站起身来。
3.The wind is getting up.
风越刮越大了。
★armchair/ɑ：m‘tʃeə（r）/n.扶手椅
常用口语句子
1.You'll get used to the climate soon.
你不久就会习惯这种气候。
2.It is difficult to get used to another country's customs.
要适应另一国家的风俗习惯是很困难的。
3.The food in England is strange at first,but you'll soon get used to it.
英国食物乍一吃很不习惯，但不久就能适应了。
★climate/‘klaɪmɪt/n.气候
★custom/‘kʌstəm/n.习俗，风俗
常用口语句子
1.She's a gutsy player,she never gives in.
她是个勇敢的选手，从不屈服。
2.I will not be willing to give in to my fate.
我不会愿意听天由命的。
3.Eventually I gave in and accepted the job on their terms.
最终我屈服了，按他们的条件接受了这份工作。
★gutsy/‘gʌtsi/adj.勇敢的
★fate/feɪt/n.命运
★eventually/ɪ’ventjuəli/adv.终于，最后
常用口语句子
1.The sun gives off heat and light.
太阳散发光和热。
2.The cooker is giving off a funny smell.
锅里冒出一股怪味。
3.This fire doesn't seem to be giving off much heat.
这炉火好像不大热。
常用口语句子
1.After a month their food supplies gave out.
过了一个月，他们的食物已消耗殆尽。
2.Her patience finally gave out.
她终于失去了耐性。
3.The teacher gave out the examination papers.
教师发了考卷。
★patience/‘peɪʃns/n.耐性，耐心
常用口语句子
1.I give up；tell me what the answer is.
我认输，告诉我答案吧。
2.You ought to give up smoking；I gave it up last year.
你应该戒烟，我去年就戒掉了。
3.There you are at last！We'd given you up.
你终于来了！我们还以为你不来呢！
常用口语句子
1.The bad weather the fete will go ahead.
尽管天气不好，游乐会照常举行。
2.The building of the new bridge will go ahead as planned.
新桥的修建将按计划进行。
3.—May I start now?
—Yes,go ahead.
—我现在可以开始吗？
—可以，开始吧。
★fete/feɪt/n.游乐会
常用口语句子
1.It made me sad to hear you have to go away.
听到你非走不可，我觉得很伤心。
2.We're going away for a few days.
我们要外出几天。
3.The smell still hasn't gone away.
气味尚未散去。
常用口语句子
1.The children have to go back to school next week.
下周孩子们要返校了。
2.Once you have taken this decision,there will be no going back.
一旦作出这个决定，就不能改变主意。
3.How far does your memory go back?
你能回忆起多久以前的事情？
常用口语句子
1.I know you don't like my smoking,but there's no need to go on about it.
我知道你不喜欢我抽烟，可也没有必要老唠叨这事。
2.If we don't finish painting the kitchen today,we can go on with it tomorrow.
要是今天厨房粉刷不完，明天可以接着干。
3.If you go on drinking like this,you'll make youself ill.
你这样喝个没完，要喝出毛病来的。
常用口语句子
1.He goes out drinking most evenings.
晚上他差不多都到外边喝酒。
2.Have the invitations gone out yet?
请帖发出去没有？
3.There was a power cut and all the lights
went out.
因停电所有的灯都熄灭了。
常用口语句子
1.Go over your work carefully before you hand it in.
交作业前要仔细检查一下。
2.He went over the events of the day in his mind.
他对白天发生的事情细加反思。
3.You'll have to go over these figures again,they don't add up.
你必须再核对一下这些数字，总数不符。
常用口语句子
1.The bill went through.
该法案已正式通过。
2.The deal did not go through.
这笔交易未谈成。
3.I've gone through all my pockets,but I can't
find my keys.
我把所有的口袋儿都找遍了，就是找不到我的钥匙。
4.She's been through a bad patch recently.
她最近经历了一段困难时期。
★a bad patch 困难、不幸或倒霉的时期
常用口语句子
1.The curtain goes up on a suburban living-room.
幕布升起，展现的是市郊住宅的起居室。
2.New office blocks are going up everywhere.
到处都在兴建新的办公楼群。
3.Unemployment has gone up again.
失业人数又上升了。
★curtain/‘kɜ：tn/n.窗帘
★suburban/sə’bə：bən/adj.郊区的
★unemployment/ʌnɪm’plɔɪmənt/n.失业，失业人数
常用口语句子
1.Naturally,I get upset when things go wrong.
事情出了错，我当然就会很烦。
2.Do what I told you.You can't go wrong.
照我说的做，准保没错儿。
3.Keep a cool head when things go wrong.
出问题时要保持冷静的头脑。
★keep a cool head 保持冷静
常用口语句子
1.She's growing up fast.
她长得很快。
2.Oh,grow up！
噢，成熟点吧！
3.A close friendship gradually grew up between them.
他们之间的友谊日益亲密。
常用口语句子
1.I have to make some copy to hand out.
我需要复印一些文件以便分发。
2.Please hand out the reading materials to the students.
请把这些阅读材料分发给学生们。
3.I listened to a lot of people handing out a lot of advice.
我听了很多人提出的各种建议。
常用口语句子
1.I am resigning as chairman and handing over to my deputy.
我现在辞去主席职位，交由我的副手接替。
2.He will hand over charge of his office tomorrow.
他将在明天移交工作。
3.He handed the phone over to me.
他把电话递给我。
★deputy/‘depjutɪ/n.副手；代理
常用口语句子
1.Hands up,anyone who knows the answer.
能回答的举手。
2.Hands up and drop your gun！
举起手来，把枪放下！
3.Please hands up if you know the answer to the question.
如果你们知道这个问题的答案，请举手。
常用口语句子
1.She took her coat off and hung it up.
她脱掉大衣，挂了起来。
2.I've got to hang up now.
我现在得挂断了。
3.She's really hung up on that guy.
她对那个小伙子确已神魂颠倒。
常用口语句子
1.We hope you'll have a good time at the party.
我们希望你们在宴会上玩得愉快。
2.I'm sure we'll have a good time.
我相信我们会很开心的。
3.I hope you have a good time on your trip.
祝你旅途愉快。
常用口语句子
1.The boat was heading for some rocks.
那船正驶向礁石。
2.He headed straight for the bar.
他径直朝酒吧间走去。
3.Is the world heading for disaster?
世界正面临灾难吗？
★disaster/dɪ’zɑ：stə（r）/n.灾难，灾祸
常用口语句子
1.The cut soon healed over/up,but it left a scar.
伤口不久就愈合了，但却留下了伤疤。
2.His wounds are healing up/over.
他的伤口正在痊愈。
3.How long will it take for the broken bone to heal up?
骨折要多久才会愈合？
★scar/skɑ：（r）/n.伤痕，疤
常用口语句子
1.I've only just heard about his dismissal.
我刚听到他遭解雇的事。
2.We shall be uninterested to hear about it.
我们都不想听到这个消息。
3.Have you ever heard about the movie?
你听说过这部电影吗？
★dismissal/dɪs’mɪsəl/n.解雇
常用口语句子
1.How often do you hear from your sister?
你多长时间接到你姐姐一次信？
2.It was a pleasure to hear from you.
很高兴收到你的信。
3.Oh,hello,Jim.It's good to hear from you.How have you been?
哦，你好，吉姆，真高兴你打电话来。近况如何？
常用口语句子
1.I've never heard of the place.
我从未听说过那个地方。
2.She disappeared and was never heard of again.
她不知去向了，再未听到她的消息。
3.Have you ever hear of this matter?
你究竟听说过这件事吗？
常用口语句子
1.I've got some time on my hands.Can I help out?
我现在有空。我能帮忙吗？
2.He's always willing to help（us）out when we're short of staff.
我们职员人手不足时，他总是急人之难。
3.He's always willing to help out.
他总是急人之难。
常用口语句子
1.We hire out our vans by the day.
我们按日出租客货车。
2.The car will hire out at a higher price.
这车将以更高的价格出租。
3.Do you like to hire out as a secretary?
你愿意受雇当秘书吗？
常用口语句子
1.Hold on a minute while I get my breath back.
停一停，让我喘口气。
2.I don't think I can hold on much longer.
我觉得自己坚持不了多长时间了。
3.He held on to the rock to stop himself slipping.
他紧紧抓住岩石以免自己往下滑。
★slip/slɪp/v.滑动，滑倒
常用口语句子
1.We can stay here for as long as our supplies hold out.
我们的供应品能维持多久，我们就能在这里呆多久。
2.Doctors hold out little hope of her recovering.
医生帮助她康复的希望甚微。
3.I'm not holding out on you.I honestly don't know where he is.
我不是故意瞒你，我的确不知道他在哪里。
常用口语句子
1.The matter was held over until the next meeting.
此事推迟到下次会议解决。
2.Let's hold over discussion of this problem until our next meeting.
让我们下次会议再讨论这个问题。
3.He was asked to hold over for a few minutes.
他被要求留下几分钟。
常用口语句子
1.Road-works on the motorway are holding up traffic.
高速公路上的道路施工影响了交通。
2.My application was held up by the postal strike.
我的申请书由于邮政部门罢工而延误了。
3.Our flight was held up by fog.
我们的班机因有雾而停航。
常用口语句子
1.Everybody disliked him because of his hot temper.
大家都嫌他脾气太急。
2.He is a good man except for hot temper.
他是个好人，只是脾气暴躁而已。
3.I could not bear with his hot temper.
我忍受不了他那急躁的脾气。
常用口语句子
1.How long are the holidays?
假期有多长？
2.How long will it take me to get there?
到那儿要花多长时间？
3.How long have you been here?
你在这里多久了？
常用口语句子
1.She is hungry for success.
她渴望成功。
2.She was hungry for news of her friends.
她渴望得到朋友的消息。
3.He was always hungry for knowledge.
对知识他永远渴求不止。
★knowledge/‘nɔlɪdʒ/n.知识，学问
常用口语句子
1.The kids were hunting for shells on the beach.
孩子们在海滩上寻找贝壳。
2.Detectives are busy hunting for clues.
侦探忙于搜寻线索。
3.She set out that day to hunt for work.
她那天出去找工作去了。
★clue/kluː/n.线索
常用口语句子
1.Hurry up,we're late！
快点儿，我们要迟到了！
2.I wish the train would hurry up and come.
我希望列车快点开来。
3.Hurry up and get ready,we're waiting！
快点准备好，我们在等着呢！
常用口语句子
1.I'll go if you're going,if not I'd rather stay at home.
你去我就去，否则我宁可待在家里。
2.If you've finished we can have a coffee,if not,you'd better keep working.
你要是完事了，咱们可以喝杯咖啡，不然的话，你最好接着干下去。
3.Are you ready?If not,I'm going without you.
准备好了吗？要不，我就自己去了。
常用口语句子
1.If only I could swim.
要是我会游泳该多好。
2.If only it would stop raining.
真希望雨能停。
3.If only I had gone by taxi.
假若我是乘出租车去的就好了。
常用口语句子
1.You're too impatient with her；she's only a child.
你对她太缺乏耐心，她只不过是个孩子。
2.I was impatient at his delay in answering.
我对他的迟延答复感到不耐烦。
3.I am getting impatient at having to wait so long.
等这么长时间我都不耐烦了。
常用口语句子
1.Many graduates are impatient for becoming managers.
很多人毕了业就迫不及待想当经理。
2.I'm impatient for the summer holidays to come.
我热切盼望暑假到来。
3.I am impatient for his arrival.
我急切盼着他的到来。
常用口语句子
1.In light of these changes,we must revise our plan.
鉴于有这些变化，我们必须修改计划。
2.He reviewed his decision in light of recent development.
他根据最近的事态发展重新考虑自己的决定。
3.In light of the news circumstances the meeting had better be postponed.
根据新情况，会议最好推迟。
★postpone/pəs’pəun/v.延期，推迟
常用口语句子
1.I'll be back in a flash.
我马上就回来。
2.In a flash,the truth came to him.
突然间，他明白了真相。
3.Several years passed in a flash.
一晃几年又过去了。
常用口语句子
1.Our guests will be here in a minute！
我们的客人马上就到！
2.Wait here.I'll be back in a minute.
在这儿等。我一会儿就回来。
3.Mary will be with you in a minute.
玛丽一会儿就会和你在一起了。
常用口语句子
1.I'll come in a moment.
我一会儿就来。
2.I'll come back to that point in a moment.
我马上就会回到那件事情上。
3.He isn't in.Please call again in a moment.
现在他不在，请等会儿再来电话。
常用口语句子
1.What you say is true in a sense.
你的话在某种意义上属实。
2.You are right in a sense,but you don't know all the facts.
在某种意义上你是对的，但你不了解全部事实。3.His suggestion is in a sense workable.
他的建议在某种程度上讲是可行的。
常用口语句子
1.In a word,I think he's a fool.
总之，我认为他是个傻瓜。
2.We are,in a word,busy.Ridiculously busy.
总之，我们很忙，非常忙。
3.In a word,I can't go out as I have many things to do.
总而言之，我不能出去，因为我有许多事情要做。
★ridiculously/rɪd’ɪkjʊləsli/adv.极其，非常
常用口语句子
1.Such an outfit would be a useful addition to my wardrobe.
在我的服装中添置这一套会有用的。
2.They've just had an addition to the family,ie another child.
他们家里刚刚又添了一口人。
3.Ann will be a very useful addition to our team.
安来到我们队给我们增加了一员干将。
★wardrobe/‘wɔːdrəub/n.全部衣物
常用口语句子
1.In addition to his homework,he did many exercises.
除了家庭作业外，他还做了许多习题。
2.In addition to the names on the list,there are six other applicants.
除此名单上的名字之外，还有六个申请人。
3.In addition to his flat in London,he has a villa in Italy and a castle in Scotland.
他除了在英国有一套公寓外，他在意大利还有一栋别墅，在苏格兰有一座城堡。
常用口语句子
1.The rent must be paid in advance.
租金须预付。
2.Send your luggage on in advance.
请把行李预先送出。
3.It's impossible to know in advance what will
happen.
预知未来发生的事是不可能的。
常用口语句子
1.That's£5.40 in all.
总共5.40英镑。
2.There were twelve of us in all for dinner.
我们一共十二个人吃饭。
3.I bought four hats,in all.
我总共买了四个帽子。
常用口语句子
1.In any case/event you must arrive there on time.
无论如何你必须按时到达那里。
2.I don't see why I couldn't do it.In any case/event,I'm going to try.
我不明白为什么我做不了，无论如何我会试一下。
3.In any case/event he can not give up it.
他无论如何不会放弃它。
常用口语句子
1.Take an umbrella,in case it rains.
带把伞吧，万一下雨呢。
2.In case I'm late,start without me.
万一我来晚了，你们就开始吧，别等我了。
3.In case he comes,let me know.
如果他来的话，告诉我一声。
常用口语句子
1.I am in charge of financial affairs.
我职掌财务。
2.He was left in charge of the shop while the manager was away.
经理不在时，他负责这个商店。
3.The teacher is in charge of the class.
这位教师负责这个班。
常用口语句子
1.The two games have much in common.
这两个游戏有很多共同点。
2.I have nothing in common with Jane.
我和简毫无共同之处。
3.We have a lot in common.
我们有很多相同之处。
常用口语句子
1.His life was in danger.
他有生命危险。
2.I don't want to put you in danger.
我不想把你置于危险之中。
3.He drove so fast that I really felt my life was in danger.
他开得太快了，我真觉得我的生命处于危险之中。
常用口语句子
1.He described the process in detail.
他详细地描述了过程。
2.We'll discuss the problem later in detail.
我们以后再详尽地讨论这一问题。
3.Would you please explain the theme in detail?
您能否详细地说明一下主题？
常用口语句子
1.In fact,I think you're right.
事实上，我认为你是对的。
2.In fact,I think an old car is better than none.
事实上，我认为有一辆旧车总比没车强。
3.In fact,I am not interested in matinee show.
事实上，我对日场并不感兴趣。
★matinee/‘mætneɪ/n.下午场
常用口语句子
1.I am very much in favor of your proposal.
我非常赞成你的建议。
2.She is all in favor of my suggestion.
她完全赞同我的建议。
3.Are you in favor of his decision?
你赞成他的决定吗？
常用口语句子
1.The bus stops right in front of our house.
公共汽车正停在我们房前。
2.The cheques must be signed in front of the cashier at the bank.
必须当着银行出纳员的面签这些支票。
3.Please don't talk about it in front of the children.
请不要当着孩子们谈论那件事。
常用口语句子
1.We have still an hour in hand before the train leaves.
火车开走前我们还有一个小时。
2.I haven't any money in hand.
我手头一分钱都没有。
3.Your remarks do not bear on the matter in hand.
你的话和目前这件事没有关系。
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1.He founded the charity in memory of his late wife.
他兴办那项慈善事业以纪念他已故的妻子。
2.He wrote the poem in memory of his friend.
他为怀念他的朋友而写了那首诗。
3.Let's plant a cherry tree in memory of our graduation.
我们种棵樱桃树作为毕业纪念吧。
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1.He will come back in no time.
他很快就会回来的。
2.They finished the task in no time.
他们一下子就完成了任务。
3.The boy figured out the problem in no time.
男孩很快解出了那道算题。
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1.He was as busy as a bee,trying to put the house in order.
他为了要把家里弄得整整齐齐，忙了好一阵子。
2.His desk is always in order.
他的书桌上总是整整齐齐的。
3.Is your passport in order?
你的护照仍然有效吗？
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1.He left early in order that he would arrive on time.
他早早动身，好按时到达。
2.I am saving money in order that I can buy a house.
我正在攒钱，以便我能买一所房子。
3.In order that every student might understand it,the teacher explained that passage again and again.
为了使每个学生都明白，老师反复讲解那一段。
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1.In other words,none of us can go to the movie.
换句话说，我们都不能去看电影。
2.In other words,he doesn't like you at all.
换句话说，他一点也不喜欢你。
3.In other words,we had better change our plan.
换句话说，我们最好改变一下计划。
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1.The whole meal was good,but the wine in particular was excellent.
整顿饭都很好，尤其是葡萄酒更好。
2.—Is there anything in particular you'd like for dinner?
—No,nothing in particular.
——正餐你有什么特别喜欢的菜吗？
——没有，什么都行。
3.It was a good concert—I enjoyed the last song in particular.
这是一场很不错的音乐会——我尤其喜欢最后一首歌。
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1.The winner will be there in person to collect the prize.
奖金需获奖者本人领取。
2.You may apply for tickets in person or by letter.
需票者可亲自来申请，亦可来信索取。
3.You have to sign for it in person.
你得自己亲自签署。
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1.The proposal is not quite in place.
那个提议并不十分适当。
2.She likes everything to be in place before she starts work.
她喜欢东西都摆好再开始工作。
3.They put in place the tools of my new business.
他们把我干这一新行当所需要的用具安放得井井有条。
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1.The chairman was ill so his deputy spoke in his place.
主席生病了，所以由副主席代为致词。
2.Money is being used in place of something more direct.
金钱正在被更直接地用来取代某种东西。
3.Plastics are now often used in place of wood or metal.
现在塑胶经常被用来代替木料或金属。
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1.I'll write you later in regard to this matter.
关于这个问题以后我给你写信。
2.We have reached an agreement with him in regard to the shipment.
我们已经就装运问题同他达成协议。
3.I have nothing to say in regard to that subject.
对那个问题，我没有什么要说的。
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1.I have a lot to say in relation to that affair.
关于那件事，我有很多话要讲。
2.Prices seem high in relation to wages.
和工资比起来，价格似乎较高。
3.The question was in relation to his driving skills.
问题是跟他开车的技巧有关。
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1.I bought him a drink in return for his help.
我请他喝酒以酬谢他的帮助。
2.I'll let you borrow it on one condition：you lend me your bicycle in return.
我借给你也行，但有个条件，你得把你的自行车借给我。
3.What did you give him in return?
你给他什么作为报答呢？
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1.Things couldn't be worse,financially：in short,we're bankrupt.
在财务方面已经糟得不能再糟了：总之一句话，我们破产了。
2.In short,I am interested in all of the sports.
简而言之，我对一切运动都感兴趣。
3.In short,we must be prepared.
总而言之，我们要有准备。
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1.They went out in spite of the rain.
尽管下着雨，他们还是出去了。
2.In spite of all his efforts he failed.
他已竭尽全力，但仍然失败了。
3.In spite of my efforts at persuasion,he wouldn't agree.
尽管我努力劝说，他还是不同意。
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1.Think of it in terms of an investment.
从投资的角度来考虑那件事。
2.The figures are expressed in terms of a percentage.
那些数字是以百分数表示的。
3.He referred to your work in terms of high praise.
他对你的工作大加赞扬。
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1.Duff called me in the course of our conversation.
在我们谈话时，达夫打电话给我。
2.In the course of the experiments,they came across a series of new problems.
在试验过程中，他们碰到一系列新问题。
3.In the course of study they brought up many questions.
在学习过程中他们提出很多问题。
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1.You'll get there in the end if you work hard！
你如果努力工作，最终会达到目的。
2.In the end,things will mend.
车到山前必有路。
3.I am very much pleased that we have come to term in the end.
我们终于达成了协议，我感到非常高兴。
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1.I was worried about the hotel bill,but in the event I had enough money to pay.
一直担心旅馆的费用，结果我的钱足够。
2.If you play with fire,you'll get burn in the event.
你如果玩火，到头来总会被灼伤。
3.We were afraid he would be serious on stage,but in the event he performed beautifully.
我们担心他在台上会一本正经，可是结果他演得精彩极了。
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1.Why did you choose basketball in the first place?
你为何首先选择篮球呢？
2.You should never have acted the way you did in the first place.
当初你就不该这么做。
3.In the first place,we should solve this problem.
首先，我们应该解决这个问题。
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1.Will I be in time for the train/to catch the train?
我赶得上那趟火车吗？
2.You'll be in time if you hurry.
你要是抓紧一点儿就会来得及。
3.You'll learn how to do it in time.
你早晚能学会做这件事的。
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1.The girls called out their names in turn.
那些女孩儿逐一报出自己的名字。
2.They answered the teacher's questions in turn.
他们依次回答了老师的问题。
3.The students clean the classroom everyday in turn.
学生们每天轮流打扫教室。
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1.All our work was in vain.
我们的工作全都白干了。
2.Day after day she waited in vain for him to telephone her.
日复一日，她徒劳地等待他的电话。
3.We tried in vain to make him change his mind.
我们想使他改变主意，结果是白费心机。
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1.He is indifferent to the result of the exam.
他对考试结果漠不关心。
2.I was so excited to see snow that I was indifferent to the cold.
我看到雪激动得连寒冷都不在乎了。
3.I am indifferent to their arguments.
我对他们的争论毫不关心。
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1.Turn the blouse inside out before drying it.
把衬衫翻过来再烘干。
2.It was so windy my umbrella turned inside out.
风很大，把我的伞吹翻了。
3.You've turned your jumper inside out.
你的套头衫里外穿反了。
4.He turned the meaning inside out.
他将意思弄反了。
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1.Let's play cards instead of watching television.
咱们玩纸牌吧，别看电视了。
2.We sometimes eat rice instead of potatoes.
我们有时候吃大米，不吃土豆。
3.Instead of Graham,it was Peter who moved in.
搬进来的不是格雷厄姆，而是彼得。
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1.He's intent on getting promotion,and no one's going to stop him！
他一心一意想得到晋升，谁也劝阻不了他。
2.I was so intent on my work that I didn't notice the time.
我专心工作，没有留意时间。
3.She is intent on getting the job done quickly.
她决心尽快把这件事情做好。
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1.Judging from previous experience,he will be late.
根据以往的经验来看，他得迟到。
2.The performance was good,when judged by their usual standards.
以他们平时的水平衡量，这次演出不错。
3.You shouldn't judge by appearances alone.
你不应该单凭外貌去判断。
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1.Don't jump off a train when it's on the move.
火车没有停稳时不要跳下来。
2.The bus stopped and he jumped off.
公共汽车停下来，他跳下了车。
3.The project jumped off to a good start.
工程很顺利地开始了。
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1.I've met just about everyone.
我几乎见到了每一位。
2.That's just about the limit！
这差不多到头儿了。
3.He should be arriving just about now.
他现在大约该到了。
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1.The trousers are rather long,but I'll take them just as they are.
这条裤子有点儿长，但我还是要了吧。
2.Tell her to come to the party just as she is.
告诉她就像现在这样来参加聚会就行。
3.The house was just as she had imagined it.
这房子正是她所想象的。
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1.Come and see me later,but not just now.
以后再来找我，现在别来。
2.Business is good just now.
目前生意不错。
3.I saw him just now.
我刚才看见他了。
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1.It's just on six o'clock.
现在正好六点钟。
2.She's just on ninety years old.
她整九十岁。
3.We were just on the way when it began to rain.
开始下雨时，我们正在路上。
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1.I'm not too keen on jazz.
我不太喜欢爵士乐。
2.She's not very keen on the idea.
她对那主张不很感兴趣。
3.Mrs.Hill is keen on Tom's marrying Susan.
希尔太太很希望汤姆能和苏珊结婚。
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1.Danger！Thin ice.Keep away.
危险！冰很薄，别上去。
2.Would you keep that dog away,please?
请将那只狗赶远些，好吗？
3.Her illness kept her away from work for several weeks.
她因病好几周没有上班。
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1.Millions of gallons of water are kept back by the dam.
这个堤坝拦住了滔滔的洪水。
2.She was unable to keep back her tears.
她无法忍住泪水。
3.I'm sure she's keeping something back from us.
我肯定她向我们隐瞒着什么。
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1.I hope I'm not keeping you from your work.
希望我没有妨碍你的工作。
2.She could hardly keep from laughing.
她忍不住大笑起来。
3.They don't keep anything from each other.
他们之间无话不谈。
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1.Keep in mind that you have to be home by 11 o'clock.
记住，你必须在十一点以前回家。
2.I'll keep your advice in mind.
我要把你的劝告记在心里。
3.You should keep in mind what I have said.
我刚才说过的你要记住。
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1.The rain kept on all night.
雨彻夜不停。
2.She kept on working although she was tired.
她虽疲劳但仍继续工作。
3.I will mend the lamp just don't keep on at me about it！
我一定修这个灯，别再跟我唠叨这件事了！
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1.Keep that dog out of my study！
别让那条狗进我的书房！
2.Do keep out of the rain if you haven't a coat.
没带雨衣那就避一下雨。
3.That child seems incapable of keeping out of mischief.
那个孩子不调皮捣蛋简直就受不了。
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1.It's hard to keep track of all one's old school friends.
与中学时的所有老校友都保持联系是很困难的。
2.Please ask if you cannot keep track of what I'm telling you.
如果你们听不懂我所讲的话，请提问。
3.We have to keep track of every cent we spend.
我们得记下我们花的每一分钱。
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1.Slow down,I can't keep up with you！
慢点，我跟不上你了！
2.I can't keep up with all the changes in computer technology.
我已跟不上计算机技术的各种改进了。
3.She likes to keep up with the latest fashions.
她喜欢穿戴入时。
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1.United kicked off and scored almost immediately.
联队开球后旋即得分。
2.I'll ask Tessa to kick off the discussion.
我叫特萨开始讨论。
3.Are you ready to kick off?
你准备好出发了吗？
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1.She knocked on the window to attract his attention.
她敲窗户以吸引他的注意。
2.There's someone knocking on/at the door.
有人在敲门。
3.We knocked at the door but there was no one there.
我们敲门了，但那里没人。
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1.What time do you knock off work?
你什么时候下班？
2.It cost me£10，but I'll knock off 20%as it's no longer new.
那是我花10英镑买的，因为已经旧了我减价20%。
3.I've a few letters to knock off this morning.
今天上午我有几封信要赶出来。
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1.And last but not least,there is the question of adequate funding.
最后同样重要的是要有足够的资金的问题。
2.Last but not least,let me introduce Jane,our new secretary.
最后也是最重要的，让我介绍一下简，我们的新秘书。
3.Last but not least,please make sure that you have your passport and air ticket with you at hand.
最后强调一下，请大家一定将护照和机票随身带好。
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1.Last time I saw him,he was so fat！
我上次见到他时，他那么胖！
2.I'm telling you for the last time！
我最后再告诉你一次！
3.I'm warning you for the last time,stop talking！
我最后一次警告你，不要再说话了。
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1.I'll come and see you later on.
我稍后会来看望你。
2.I can't eat all of this—I'll finish it later on.
我吃不完所有的这些——我一会儿再吃完吧。
3.At first things went well,but later on we ran into trouble.
起初事情进展得很顺利，但后来我们遇到了困难。
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1.Please don't laugh at him.
请不要嘲笑他。
2.We laughed at his jokes.
我们听了他的笑话都笑了。
3.Others may laugh at her,but I like her.
别人或许会笑她，但是我喜欢她。
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1.He lay down on the sofa and soon fell asleep.
他躺在沙发上很快就睡着了。
2.She laid down her knife and fork and pushed her plate away.
她放下刀叉，推开盘子。
3.She lay down for half an hour.
她休息了半小时。
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1.They were laid off because of the lack of new orders.
由于没有新的定货，他们遭暂时解雇。
2.Lay off！You're messing up my hair！
住手！你把我的头发都弄乱了！
3.I've smoked cigarettes for years,but now I'm going to lay off them.
我抽烟很多年了，现在打算戒了。
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1.All roads lead to Rome.
条条大道通罗马。
2.Too much work and too little rest often lead to illness.
过量的工作和过少的休息会引起疾病。
3.This misprint led to great confusion.
这个印刷错误造成很大的混淆。
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1.The water was still slowly leaking out.
水仍在慢慢地渗出来。
2.Nobody knew how the secret had leaked out.
没有人知道秘密是怎样泄露出去的。
3.The details were supposed to be secret but somehow leaked out.
这些细节原属秘密，可是不知怎么给泄露出去了。
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1.I'm sorry to learn of/about your illness.
听说你病了，我十分难过。
2.Kids can have fun and learn about music at the same time.
孩子们在了解音乐的同时也得到了乐趣。
3.How did you learn about the meeting?
有关会议的情况你是怎么知道的？
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1.Leave the child alone；you're always picking at him.
不要管那孩子，你总是找他的茬儿。
2.I cannot bear to leave him alone.
我不忍心让他独自留下。
3.She wants to think things out quietly,so we had better leave her alone.
她要安静地考虑一下，最好别打扰她。
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1.Ask the boy lend a hand with moving the piano.
让这男孩帮忙搬一下这架钢琴。
2.Lend a hand with this table,will you?
帮帮忙搬一下桌子好吗？
3.I had to get someone to lend a hand with the luggage.
我得去找个人来帮我搬行李。
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1.Please let down the blinds.
请把百叶窗放下来。
2.Please come and support me.Don't let me down.
请来支持我，别让我失望。
3.This machine won't let you down.
这部机器不会让你失望的。
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1.The roof let in the rain.
屋顶漏雨。
2.Open the window and let in some fresh air.
打开窗户，让新鲜的空气进来。
3.This skirt needs letting in at the waist.
这裙子的腰部需要改瘦。
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1.Don't let on that you know me.
别让人知道你认识我。
2.I'm getting married next week,but please don't let on to anyone about it,will you?
下星期我就要结婚了，但这事请不要泄露给任何人，行吗？
3.He let on to be happy.
他假装高兴。
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1.He's getting so fat that his trousers have to be let out round the waist.
他越来越胖，裤腰都得放宽了。
2.Don't let it out about me losing my job,will you?
别把我丢了工作一事泄露出去，行吗？
3.She let out a scream of terror.
她发出恐怖的叫喊。
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1.He is liable for the fault of his son.
他应该为他儿子的过失负责。
2.We are not liable for the damage.
我方对损失没有责任。
3.If we lose the case,we may be liable for the costs of the whole trial.
如果我们输了这个案子，我们可能要承担整个诉讼费用。
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1.Go and lie down for a while.
去躺一会儿。
2.He lay down on the sofa and soon fell asleep.
他躺在沙发上很快就睡着了。
3.I do not feel well.I'd like to lie down.
我觉得不舒服，我想躺下来。
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1.He took his time lighting up a cigarette.
他不慌不忙地点了一支烟。
2.A brilliant sun lit up their rooms.
灿烂的阳光照亮了他们的屋子。
3.Her eyes lit up with joy.
她因喜悦而目光炯炯。
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1.We lined up to buy tickets.
我们排队买票。
2.I've got rather a lot lined up this week.
我这星期有很多事要做。
3.He's lined up a live band for the party.
他已为聚会安排了一个伴奏乐队。
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1.Little by little the snow disappeared.
雪渐渐消失。
2.His English is improving little by little.
他的英语渐有提高。
3.He has changed year by year and little by little.
他随时间逐渐改变。
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1.You can't live on 200 calories a day.
一天200卡路里的热量是维持不了生命的。
2.You can't live on bread alone.
你不能仅靠面包维生。
3.Mozart is dead but his music lives on.
莫扎特人已作古，但他的音乐作品却万世流传。
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1.The children are longing for the holidays.
孩子们盼望放假。
2.She longed for him to ask her to dance.
她巴不得他邀请自己跳舞。
3.I'm longing to see you again.
我盼望再见到你。
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1.He needs to be properly looked after.
他需要好好照顾。
2.He's good at looking after himself.
他很会照顾自己。
3.Our neighbours are looking after the garden while we are away.
我们不在家的时候，由邻居照料花园。
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1.Look at the time！We should have been at the theatre ten minutes ago.
瞧都什么时候了！十分钟前我们就该到戏院了。
2.I'm taking my car to the garage to be looked at.
我要把汽车送到修车厂去检修。
3.Looked at from that point of view,the job becomes easy.
从那个观点看，这工作就容易了。
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1.I wish you wouldn't look down on this kind of work.
我希望你不要看不起这种工作。
2.He was looked down on because of his humble background.
他因家世寒微而被人看不起。
3.I wasn't successful,so they looked down on me.
我一无所成，所以他们瞧不起我。
4.Don't look down upon him.
不要轻视他。
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1.Where have you been?We've been looking for you everywhere.
你到哪里去了？我们一直到处找你。
2.Are you still looking for a job?
你仍在找工作吗？
3.We shall be looking for an improvement in your work this term.
我们期待你这学期功课进步。
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1.We're so much looking forward to seeing you again.
我们非常盼望再见到你。
2.We should look forward to the futurity.
我们应该展望未来。
3.We look forward to an early reply.
我们期望早日得到答复。
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1.Look over exercises before handing them in.
把练习检查一遍再交。
2.He could have looked over the papers in less than ten minutes.
他本可在10分钟内把文件翻看一遍的。
3.We must look over the house before we decide to rent it.
我们决定出租此房子之前必须先查看一下。
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1.She looked round when she heard the noise behind her.
她听到身后有声响，就回过头去看。
2.We're going to look round a bit before deciding where to buy a house.
我们先到各处查看一下，再决定买哪里的房子。
3.Shall we look round the cathedral this afternoon?
我们今天下午参观大教堂好吗？
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1.She just looked straight through me.
她对我连理都不理。
2.She looked through her notes before the examination.
考试前她匆匆看了一遍笔记。
3.Always look your work through before handing it in.
交作业前一定要仔细检查。
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1.He lost all control of himself.
他完全失去了自制力。
2.I lost control of myself and hit him.
我控制不住自己，打了他。
3.You shall not have lost control of your temper on such an occasion.
你不应该在这种场合发脾气。
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1.He failed many times,but he did not lose heart.
他失败了许多次，但他并没有失去信心。
2.No matter what you do,never lose heart.
不管你做什么，千万不可泄气。
3.We shouldn't lose heart.We may have another try.
我们不应该灰心，我们可以再试一次。
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1.We lost our way in the dark.
我们在黑暗中迷了路。
2.Keep to the path or you may lose your way.
沿着这条路走，否则你会迷路的。
3.How did you lose your way there?
怎么会在那儿迷的路呀？
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1.There was lots of money in the safe.
保险柜里有很多钱。
2.You have lots of time to finish the work.
你有充裕的时间来完成这项工作。
3.Your kind help saved lots of trouble for me.
你的好心帮忙省了我许多麻烦。
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1.He's mad about her.
他爱她爱得如醉如痴。
2.I am mad on photography.
我迷上了摄影。
3.He is mad on football.
他对足球很痴迷。
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1.The crowd is mad with excitement！
群众激动万分！
2.I went mad with joy and danced a little jig.
我欣喜若狂，跳了几步吉格舞。
3.Unemployment can drive you mad with boredom.
失业会让你无聊得发疯。
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1.Don't make a face.Eating vegetables is good for you.
别做鬼脸，吃蔬菜对你有益。
2.He made a face at the taste of the soup.
尝了尝汤的味道，他做了一个鬼脸。
3.The boy made a face just to make others laugh.
那个男孩做了个鬼脸，只是想逗别人笑。
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1.He makes a living by writing.
他靠写作谋生。
2.She heard that it was easier to make a living in the big cities.
她听说大城市谋生容易些。
3.The farmer tugged all his life to make a living.
这个农民终生为生活而劳碌。
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1.It's easy to make a mistake.
犯错误很容易。
2.That's our number,but you make a mistake.
那是我们的电话号码，但是你搞错了。
3.Stop blaming me,anybody can make a mistake.
别再责备我了，谁都可能犯错。
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1.Do I make myself clear?
我讲得清楚吗？
2.You will have to make clear what you mean.
你得把你的意思说明白。
3.Is there anything else you should like me to make clear?
你还有什么需要我说明的吗？
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1.Don't make fun of him.
别拿他开玩笑。
2.They always try to make fun of me.
他们老是开我的玩笑。
3.Don't make fun of others.It is impolite.
别取笑别人，那是不礼貌的。
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1.I can't make out what she wants.
我不明白她想要什么。
2.Can you make out what that sign says?
你看得见牌子上写的是什么吗？
3.The doctor made me out a prescription.
医生给我开了一个处方。
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1.What you say makes no sense.
你说的话没有道理。
2.It would make sense to leave early.
还是早点儿走好。
3.It doesn't make sense to buy that expensive coat when these cheaper ones are just as good.
这些便宜的大衣也很好，何必非买那件贵的不可。
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1.I think the door's locked,but I'd better go and make sure it is.
我想门已经锁了，但我最好还是去查看一下。
2.To make sure that he was at home,I called him up in advance.
为了确定他在家，我事先打电话给他。
3.Make sure to turn off the light before you leave.
临走前一定要熄灯。
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1.We should make the most of our time.
我们应该充分利用时间。
2.You must make the best of the good chance.
你一定要尽量利用这一有利时机。
3.We must make the best of the few natural resources we have.
我们一定要尽可能地利用我们所拥有的一点自然资源。
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1.Make full use of every chance you have to speak English.
要充分利用一切机会说英语。
2.You should fully make use of these materials.
你应该充分利用这些材料。
3.We must make use of our spare time.
我们必须善用我们的业余时间。
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1.I met him many a time in the bus.
我在公共汽车上见过他多次。
2.I have been here many a time.
我到这儿来过多次了。
3.I've been to the top of the Eiffel Tower many a time.
我曾多次登上埃菲尔铁塔的塔顶。
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1.I've got to go now,but I'll meet up with you later.
我现在得走了，不过我一会儿再和你见面。
2.I met up（with）him at the supermarket.
我们在超市偶然相遇。
3.We often meet up after work and go for a drink.
我们经常在下班后碰面去喝酒。
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1.Why don't you mind your own business?
你为什么不管自己的事？
2.You'd better mind your own business.
你最好少管闲事。
3.Mind your own business,or you'll burn your fingers.
少管闲事，要不你会吃苦头的。
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1.Mix up the salt with the pepper.
把盐和胡椒粉混合在一起。
2.I got the tickets mixed up and gave you mine.
我把票混在一起了，结果把我的给你了。
3.I like to mix up designer clothes.
我喜欢把各种名牌服装混搭在一起。
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1.He speaks more and more openly about his problem.
他越来越公开地谈他的问题。
2.I like you more and more every day.
我一天比一天喜欢你了。
3.More and more people are giving up smoking.
戒烟的人越来越多了。
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1.I've more or less finished reading the book.
我差不多已经把这本书看完了。
2.It took more or less a whole day to paint the ceiling.
粉刷天花板用了将近一整天的时间。
3.It's 500 kilos,more or less.
差不多500公斤。
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1.It's your happiness that matters most of all.
最重要的是你能够快乐。
2.He dislikes oral exams most of all.
他最不喜欢口试。
3.It was what she wanted most of all.
这就是她最想得到的。
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1.The machine is named after its inventor.
这台机器是以其发明者的名字命名的。
2.The strait was named after its discoverer.
这个海峡是以它的发现者命名的。
3.She was named after her grandmother.
她是根据她祖母的名字命名的。
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1.She hasn't the experience necessary for the job.
她没有做那事所需要的经验。
2.Sleep is necessary to/for one's health.
睡眠对健康是必不可少的。
3.It's not necessary to wear a tie.
没必要戴领带。
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1.He neither knows nor cares what happened.
他对发生的事情不闻不问。
2.The hotel is neither spacious nor comfortable.
这旅馆既不宽敞也不舒服。
3.The equipment is neither accurate nor safe.
这个设备既不精确也不安全。
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1.Neither of my sisters drinks coffee.
我的两个姐妹都不喝咖啡。
2.Neither of them can cook.
他们两人都不会做饭。
3.Neither of my parents enjoys music.
我父母都不喜欢音乐。
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1.—Did you miss the bus?
—Never mind,there'll be another one in five minutes.
—你没赶上公共汽车吗？
—不要紧，五分钟后就来一辆。
2.Never mind.Accident will happen.
没关系。难免会有意外。
3.Never mind,saying you're sorry,who's going to pay for the damage you've done?
别说对不起了，你损坏的东西谁来赔？
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1.The seat next to him was vacant.
他旁边的座位空着。
2.Peter sat next to Paul on the sofa.
彼得挨着保罗坐在沙发上。
3.Next to skiing her favourite sport was ice-hockey.
她最喜爱的运动是滑雪，其次是冰球。
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1.No doubt he means to help,but in fact he just gets in the way.
他确实是想帮忙，然而事实上却只是帮倒忙。
2.No doubt you are wrong.
你无疑是错的。
3.There is no doubt that we will be successful.
毫无疑问我们会成功的。
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1.There were no less than a thousand people there buying tickets.
有多达1000人买了票。
2.No less than ten people have told me so.
不下于十个人已经告诉我了这件事情。
3.Sports wears,no less than suits,are very much saleable.
运动服和西服套一样，非常畅销。
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1.The cinema is no longer used.
这家电影院不再放电影了。
2.She doesn't work here any longer.
她不再在这里工作了。
3.He was long a famous musician,but he plays no longer.
他成为有名的音乐家已很久了，但他现在不演奏了。
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1.It will take no more than five days to read the book.
不到五天，我就会把这本书读完。
2.It's no more than a misunderstanding.
这只是个误会。
3.It is no more than ten minutes'walk from the station.
由车站走到这里只有十分钟的路程。
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1.No more excuses.
别再找借口。
2.He promised to drink no more.
他答应不再饮酒了。
3.He couldn't lift the table and no more could I.
他抬不动那张桌子，我也抬不动。
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1.None of this money is mine.
这笔钱没有一点是我的。
2.I know what people are saying—but none of it is true.
我知道人们说的——但都不是真的。
3.I want none of your cheek！
别那么厚脸皮！
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1.The new arrival was none other than the President.
刚到达的不是别人，正是总统。
2.It was none other than the professor.
不是别人，正是教授本人。
3.She is none other than my teacher.
她正是我的老师。
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1.It's not cheap but I think we should buy it none the less.
这个虽然不便宜，但我觉得我们还是应该买。
2.He studied none the less hard because he had failed.
即使他失败了，却仍然用功念书。
3.I love him none the less because he is poor.
即使他穷，我还是爱他。
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1.His negligence was nothing less than criminal.
他的粗心大意无异于犯罪。
2.It was nothing less than a miracle.
那完全是个奇迹。
3.The discovery is nothing less than a breakthrough.
这个发现无疑是个突破。
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1.It was nothing more than a shower.
只不过下了场阵雨。
2.They expected nothing more than a new-type machine.
他们期望的只不过是一台新型的机器而已。
3.It is nothing more than a made-up story.
它只不过是杜撰的故事而已。
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1.I like to go to the opera now and then.
我喜欢偶尔去看歌剧。
2.He takes my sister out to the theatre now and then.
他时常带我妹妹去剧院。
3.She comes to visit us every now and then.
她时常来看望我们。
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1.Now that you mention it,I do remember the incident.
经你一提，我想起那件事了。
2.Now that you've passed your test,you can drive on your own.
你驾驶考试既已合格，就可以独自开车了。
3.Now that I am free,I can enjoy music for a while.
既然有空，我可以享受一下音乐。
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1.It rained off and on all day.
整天断断续续地下着雨。
2.She cried off and on all day.
她整天不时地哭。
3.They don't go there often,just off and on.
他们不常去那里，只是偶尔去。
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1.He is off duty.
他没上班。
2.I was off duty yesterday.
昨天我不当班。
3.I am off duty today.
今天我歇班。
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1.We fail one student per year on average.
我们平均每年有一个学生不及格。
2.On average we receive five letters each day.
我们平均每天收到五封信。
3.She spends on the average two hours a day on reading.
她平均每天用两小时读书。
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1.This district grew cotton on a large scale.
这个地区过去大量种棉花。
2.The board of directors made the decision to produce the car on a large scale.
董事会决定大规模生产这种汽车。
3.He's in business on a small scale.
他做的是小本生意。
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1.We delayed our departure on account of the bad weather.
由于天气不好，我们将启程的时间推迟了。
2.The flight was postponed on account of bad weather.
因为天气不好，航班延迟了。
3.Innocent people get into trouble on account of others'misfortune.
城门失火，殃及池鱼。
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1.I'll be away on business next week.
下星期我要出差。
2.I am here on business as opposed to a holiday.
我在这里是办公事而不是度假。
3.I will go on business either this week or next week.
我将在这星期或下星期出差。
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1.You can go out on condition that you wear an overcoat.
你要穿上外衣才能出去。
2.I'll come on condition that John is invited too.
如果约翰也受到邀请，我就来。
3.You can use the bicycle on condition that you return it tomorrow.
只要你明天归还，自行车你可以拿去用。
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1.I go on duty at 8：00 am.
我早晨8点钟上班。
2.Who is on duty today?
今天谁值日？
3.I arrive at the hospital at eight o'clock,but I don't go on duty until nine.
我八点钟就到医院了，但是九点钟我才去值班。
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1.What on earth do you mean?
你到底是什么意思？
2.Why on earth didn't you tell me the truth?
你到底为什么不跟我说实话？
3.Everything is all right.What on earth are you crying for?
好好儿的，你到底哭什么？
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1.You have on occasion surprised people.
你有时使人们感到诧异。
2.He forgot to do homework on occasion.
有时他忘了做家庭作业。
3.Jason likes to go drinking on occasion.
贾森喜欢有时去喝点儿酒。
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1.He can be left to work on his own.
工作可交给他一个人去做。
2.I'm all on my own today.
今天我是独自一人。
3.She lives on her own.
她独自过日子。
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1.It doesn't seem ugly to me；on the contrary,I think it's rather beautiful.
我觉得它并不丑，恰恰相反，它挺美。
2.It wasn't a good thing；on the contrary it was a huge mistake.
这不是一件好事，恰恰相反，这是一个巨大的错误。
3.It isn't hot；on the contrary it's cold.
天气并不热，正相反，天气很冷。
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1.On the whole,I'm in favour of the proposal.
总的说来，我赞成这个提议。
2.On the whole,I thought the film was pretty good.
总的来说，我觉得这部电影很好。
3.My opinion is on the whole the same as yours.
我的意见大体上同你的一样。
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1.The train arrived on time.
火车正点到达。
2.He will come on time even though it rains.
即使下雨，他还是会准时来的。
3.The alarm clock awoke me on time.
闹钟按时把我闹醒了。
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1.I'll tell you how to do it once again.
我再告诉你一次怎么做。
2.Amanda is home from college once again.
阿曼达又从学校回到家中。
3.Let's sing it once more.
咱们再唱一次吧。
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1.Once in a while we go to a restaurant but usually we eat at home.
我们偶尔下馆子，但一般都在家吃。
2.He went to see them once in a while.
他有时去探望他们。
3.She likes to hit the bottle once in a while.
她喜欢偶尔喝得酩酊大醉。
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1.Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess.
从前有个美丽的公主。
2.We were once upon a time in love.
我们曾经相爱。
3.He went to America once upon a time.
他从前去过美国。
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1.We all try and help one another.
我们都尽力互相帮助。
2.They helped one another.
他们互相帮助。
3.They don't get on at all well with one another.
他们彼此极不和。
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1.The library is open to readers on every Friday.
图书馆每周五对读者开放。
2.He is very modest and open to advice.
他很谦虚，乐于接受意见。
3.The bridge is now open to traffic.
这座桥现在可以通行。
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1.I sat opposite to him during the meal.
吃饭的时候我坐在他的对面。
2.The post office is opposite to the station.
邮局在车站的对面。
3.The result was quite opposite to what we had expected.
结果和我们所期望的完全相反。
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1.Hurry up,or else you'll be late.
快点吧，要不就迟到了。
2.You must go to work,or else you'll lose your job.
你得去上班了，要不然就要失去这份工作了。
3.You'd better give me that book or else！
你最好把那本书给我，不给的话后果自负！
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1.He never speaks to me other than to ask for something.
他除了向我要东西，从不跟我说话。
2.She has no close friends other than him.
她除了他以外没有好朋友。
3.She seldom appears other than happy.
她很少有不高兴的时候。
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1.Fish can survive for only a short time out of water.
鱼离开水后活得时间很短。
2.Choose one out of the six.
从六个里挑一个。
3.He's been out of work for six months.
他已失业六个月了。
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1.Will denim jeans ever go out of date?
牛仔裤会过时吗？
2.My passport is out of date.
我的护照已经过期了。
3.This kind of machine is out of date.
这种机器过时了。
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1.I've warned you over and over（again）not to do that.
我已多次告诫过你不要做那件事。
2.Say the words over and over to yourself.
把这些话自己重复几遍吧。
3.Play the piece over and over until you do it right.
反复演奏这首曲子直到你演奏好为止。
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1.You must pay attention to your study.
你必须专心学习。
2.I hope you will pay attention to this problem.
希望你关注这个问题。
3.I don't pay attention to such gossip.
我才不理那些闲话呢。
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1.Her parents paid for her to go to America.
她去美国的旅费是父母给的。
2.How much did you pay for your house?
你买房花了多少钱？
3.You get what you pay for.
一分钱一分货。
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1.He picked up the book from the floor.
他从地板上把书拾起来。
2.I'll pick you up at 7 o'clock.
7点钟我开车来接你。
3.The market always picks up in the spring.
一到春天市场就活跃了。
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1.He likes to play tricks on his friends.
他喜欢捉弄朋友。
2.Our friends will play tricks on us and try to fool us.
我们的朋友跟我们玩恶作剧，试图愚弄我们。
3.Don't play tricks on me—I want to know the truth.
别骗我了——我想知道真实情况。
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1.Did she point out where you were wrong?
她有没有指出你什么地方错了？
2.No matter who point out our shortcoming,we will correct them.
不管谁指出我们的缺点，我们都改正。
3.He pointed out the mistake to me.
他向我指出错误。
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1.The clock hands pointed to twelve.
那座钟的指针对着十二。
2.I can't point to any one particular reason for it.
那件事我找不出具体原因来。
3.All the evidence points to his guilt.
所有证据都表明他有罪。
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1.I'm not very popular with the boss at the moment.
我现在不称老板的心。
2.She's a lively child and popular with everyone.
她是个活泼的孩子，大家都喜欢她。
3.He was popular with the teachers.
老师对他的印象好。
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1.We received no notification prior to today's date.
我们在今日之前未获通知。
2.It happened prior to my arrival.
这发生在我到达之前。
3.I saw him prior to leaving.
离开前我见到了他。
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1.The driver pulled up at the traffic lights.
司机在红绿灯前把车停住。
2.He was pulled up by the chairman.
他挨了主席一顿训。
3.At first the new boy was at the bottom of the class,but he soon pulled up with the others.
起初那新来的男孩是班上成绩最差的，但他很快便追上了其他同学。
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1.Please put the dictionary back on the shelf when you've finished with it.
词典用完后请放回到书架上。
2.My watch is fast；it needs putting back five minutes.
我的表快了，需要拨回五分钟。
3.This afternoon's meeting has been put back to next week.
今天下午的会议已延至下星期举行。
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1.The bus stopped to put down some passengers.
公共汽车停下来让一些旅客下车。
2.Put down that knife before you hurt somebody！
把那刀子放下，以免伤到人！
3.I put down a couple of cases of claret last year.
去年，我把几箱红葡萄酒放进地窖使之香醇。
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1.Put your watch forward；it is five minutes slow.
把你的表往前拨拨，你的表慢了五分钟。
2.We've put forward the date of our wedding by one week.
我们将婚礼日期提前了一周。
3.He put forward a constructive suggestion.
他提出了一个建设性的建议。
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1.We put off from the quay.
我们驶离了码头。
2.We've invited friends to supper and it's too late to put them off now.
我们已邀请朋友来吃晚饭，现在取消已来不及了。
3.She put him off with the excuse that she had too much work to do.
她以工作太忙为借口取消了跟他的约会。
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1.What dress shall I put on for the party?
我穿什么衣服去参加聚会呢？
2.Do you mind if I put some music on?
我放放音乐你不介意吧？
3.She wasn't angry really；she was only putting it on.
她不是真的生气，只不过故作姿态而已。
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1.Firemen soon put the fire out.
消防队员很快把火扑灭了。
2.Have you put the cat out yet?
你把猫赶出去了吗？
3.Far water does not put out near fire.
远水救不了近火。
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1.Put your hand up if you want to ask a question.
若要提问题就把手举起来。
2.Many ugly blocks of flats were put up in the 1960's.
许多难看的公寓式建筑群都是20世纪60年代建造的。
3.They put up at an inn for the night.
他们在一家小客栈里过夜。
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1.Quite a few people came to the lecture.
有相当多的人来听讲。
2.We drank quite a lot of wine.
我们喝了不少葡萄酒。
3.He has quite a few friends.
他有不少的朋友。
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1.I think I'll have a cold drink rather than coffee.
我想喝冷饮，不想喝咖啡。
2.It's management that's at fault rather than the workforce.
错在资方而不在劳方。
3.I prefer to walk there rather than take a bus.
与其坐公共汽车去，还不如走路去。
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1.Finally we reached an agreement.
我们最终达成了协议。
2.After much hard bargaining,we reached an agreement.
经过激烈的讨价还价，我们终于达成了协议。
3.It's a pity if we can't reach an agreement on that.
如果我们不能在这点上达成一致，那太可惜了。
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1.Read over that list of names for me,please.
请把那份名单给我念一遍吧。
2.Read over your written work before handing it in.
书面作业先看一遍再交。
3.Let me read that over.I must have mistaken the name.
让我再读一遍，我准是把名字搞错了。
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1.She is determined to do regardless of all consequences.
她不顾一切后果，决心这样做。
2.I shall go regardless of the weather.
无论天气好坏我都要去。
3.Regardless of danger,he climbed the tower.
他不顾危险地爬上了高塔。
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1.Supply is relative to demand.
供应要与需求保持一定比例。
2.These are the facts relative to the problem.
这些都是与这问题有关的事实。
3.Relative to the size,the city is sparsely populated.
与其面积相比，这个城市的人口是稀少的。
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1.She removed the bowl from the table.
她把碗从桌子上端走。
2.They were removed from the English class.
他们已从英语班转走。
3.He was removed from his position as chairman.
他被撤去主席的职务。
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1.I am wholly responsible for the confusion.
我对此混乱情况负有全部责任。
2.Who's responsible for this mess?
是谁弄得这么乱？
3.Smoking is responsible for many cases of lung cancer.
吸烟是许多人患肺癌的致病因素。
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1.Our efforts resulted in success/failure.
我们的努力终于成功/失败了。
2.A minimal error or deviation may result in wide divergence.
失之毫厘，谬以千里。
3.The flood resulted in a considerable reduction in production.
这次水灾造成相当大的减产。
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1.Oranges are rich in vitamin C.
橙子含有丰富的维生素C。
2.The country is rich in oil and coal.
这个国家石油和煤的资源丰富。
3.We should eat more green vegetables rich in cellulose.
我们应该多吃一些富含纤维素的绿色蔬菜。
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1.I want it typed right away,please.
请立刻把它打印出来。
2.I will be there right away.
我马上就到。
3.Did you get dressed right away?
你马上就穿衣服了吗？
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1.Do it right now.
现在马上做。
2.Let's go right now before it gets too late.
我们马上就去，不然就太晚了。
3.I want to drink a cold beer right now！
我真想马上喝一杯冰啤酒。
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1.Don't run away.I want your advice.
请不要走，我需要你的意见。
2.He ran away from home at the age of thirteen.
他十三岁那年就离家出走了。
3.Don't let your temper run away with you.
要控制住自己，不要发脾气。
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1.The project is running into financial difficulties.
这一项目遇到了财务困难。
2.Guess who I ran into today.
你猜我今天碰见谁了。
3.The bus went out of control and ran into a shop front.
那公共汽车失去控制，撞到了一家商店的门脸。
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1.We are running out of petrol.
我们的汽油快用光了。
2.We are running out of time.
我们剩下的时间不多了。
3.Could I have a cigarette?I seem to have run out of them.
给我一支烟好吗？我的烟已经抽完了。
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1.I got caught in the rush hour traffic.
我遇上了高峰时刻的车辆，寸步难行。
2.During the evening rush hour it was often solid with vehicles.
在交通的晚高峰时段，这里通常被车辆堵得水泄不通。
3.Try to avoid rushhour traffic.
尽量避开交通高峰时间。
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1.You can save your breath：you'll never persuade her.
别白费唇舌了，你绝说服不了她。
2.Save your breath；the boss will never give you the day off.
省点口舌吧，老板不会给你一天假的。
3.I don't care about what you think；save your breath to cool your porridge！
我不在乎你怎么想，你省点力气，别白费口舌了！
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1.She can ride a motorcycle,to say nothing of a bicycle.
她摩托车都会骑，自行车更不在话下了。
2.The yard is in a mess,to say nothing of the house.
院子里已经是一团糟，更不用说房子了。
3.He knows no English,to say nothing of French or German.
他连英语都不懂，更不用说法语和德语了。
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1.On second thoughts I think I'd better go now.
我又一想，认为最好是立刻就走。
2.On second thoughts he changed his mind.
进一步考虑后，他改变了主意。
3.We had second thoughts about buying the house when we discovered the price.
我们知道了房价以后，对买这所房子一事又另有想法了。
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1.I must see about lunch soon.
我得马上去做午饭了。
2.I'll have to see about getting the roof mended.
我得去照料修理屋顶这件事。
3.He says he won't cooperate,does he?Well,we'll soon see about that！
他说他不愿意合作，是吗？好，我们非办这件事不可！
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1.See to it that you're ready on time！
到时候你千万要准备好！
2.See to it that you are here punctually tomorrow.
明天你务必要准时到这里。
3.Can you see to it that the fax goes this afternoon?
你保证今天下午就把传真发出去，行吗？
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1.The next day the bookshops sold out.
第二天书店就卖断了货。
2.Tickets for the show sold out in 70 minutes.
演出门票在70分钟内即告售罄。
3.We would rather die than sell out our comrades.
我们宁死也不出卖自己的同志。
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1.Photographic paper is highly sensitive to light.
感光纸对光十分敏感。
2.A writer mustn't be too sensitive to criticism.
作家不可对批评意见反应过激。
3.She is sensitive to what people think of her.
她很敏感人们对她是怎么想的。
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1.We set forth immediately after breakfast.
吃过早饭，我们马上就出发。
2.They set out on the last stage of their journey.
他们开始了旅行的最后一程。
3.He set out his objections to the scheme.
他说他反对这项计划。
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1.The building was set on fire yesterday.
这座大楼昨天着火了。
2.Two passenger cars were set on fire outside the hotel.
酒店外面，两辆轿车烧了起来。
3.The orator set the audience on fire.
演讲者使听众情绪激昂。
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1.They shook hands with each other and then sat down.
他们握了握手，然后坐了下来。
2.I thought for a moment he was going to shake hands with me.
有一会儿工夫我还以为他想跟我握手哩。
3.Aren't you going to shake hands with me?
你不打算和我握手吗？
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1.Their company was short of funds.
他们公司缺少资金。
2.The hospital is getting short of clean linen.
这所医院现在缺少干净的被服用品。
3.We can't lend you any sugar.We're a bit short of it ourselves.
我们无法借给你糖，我们自己的糖也不太够。
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1.The dust on the shelf shows up in the sunlight.
在阳光照射下能看见架子上有灰尘。
2.It was ten o'clock when he finally showed up.
十点钟时他终于到了。
3.We were hoping for a full team today,but only five players showed up.
今天我们希望全体队员都到齐，但结果只到了五个人。
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1.His deafness shuts him off from the lives of others.
他耳聋阻碍了他与别人的交往。
2.The village is shut off from the world by lakes and marshes.
这个村子周围有湖泊与沼泽地，隔断了与外界的联系。
3.You must shut the gas supply off if there's a leak.
煤气泄漏时，必须把阀门关上。
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1.We shut up the house before going on holiday.
我们去度假之前把所有门窗都关好了。
2.Oh,shut up,you fool！
喂，住嘴，你这个傻瓜！
3.Tell her to shut up.
叫她不要再说了。
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1.I'm sick of waiting around like this.
我腻烦像这样在一旁等着。
2.She has had the same job for years and is heartily sick of it.
她做这一工作已多年，因此从心底里感到厌烦。
3.Get out！I'm sick of the sight of you！
滚出去！一见到你我就觉得讨厌！
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1.She sat down on the chair and took her shoes off.
她坐在椅子上，把鞋脱了。
2.We must sit down together and settle our differences.
我们得坐下来解决分歧。
3.Would you care to sit down for a while?
你要不要坐一会呢？
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1.Slow up/down before you reach the crossroads.
到达十字路口前你要减速。
2.You must slow down your car.
你必须慢点儿开车。
3.Slow up a bit,or you'll make yourself ill.
别这么卖力气，不然你要累出病来的。
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1.So far,so good.
到目前为止，一切顺利。
2.I can only trust him so far.
我至今还信赖他。
3.I have had no reply from her so far.
我至今没有得到她的答复。
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1.The journey will take around ten days.
这次旅行大约要用十天时间。
2.I have some money somewhere around me.
我身上带着些钱。
3.The post office is somewhere around there.
邮局就在那边。
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1.You should tell her,because she'll find out sooner or later.
你还是告诉她吧，因为她迟早会发觉的。
2.If you drive like that,sooner or later you'll have an accident.
你如果那样开车，迟早会出事的。
3.His dream will come true sooner or later.
他的理想迟早会实现。
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1.What do the letters UN stand for?
字母UN代表什么？
2.He hates us and everything we stand for.
他仇恨我们以及我们的任何主张。
3.I won't stand for this insolence.
我决不容忍这种傲慢无礼的行为。
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1.Stand up,please！
请起立！
2.We stood up to see better.
我们站了起来，好看得清楚些。
3.He was in a foul mood because he had been stood up.
他因被爽约而心情不好。
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1.Tell him to stay away from my sister！
叫他离我妹妹远点儿！
2.Tell the noisy boys to stay away.
叫那些吵闹的男孩子们走开。
3.I wonder why she is staying away.
我不知道她为什么还不来。
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1.The doctor advised me to stay in for a few days.
医生叮嘱我在家休息几天。
2.It is out of the question for him to stay in office so late.
他不可能这么晚还待在办公室。
3.It was raining；they had to stay in the inn the whole day.
下雨了，他们不得不在旅馆里待了一整天。
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1.I don't like you staying out so late.
我不喜欢你在外面待到这么晚。
2.His father told him to stay out of trouble.
他父亲叫他避开是非之地。
3.The miners stayed out for a whole year.
矿工罢工已整整一年了。
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1.The old man hardly stepped down from the bus when it started.
这位老人刚下汽车，汽车就开走了。
2.He is not ready to step down yet.
他还不准备辞职。
3.Jimmy has stepped down from the band.
吉米已从该乐队辞职了。
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1.Don't stick your head out of the car window.
不要把头伸出汽车窗外。
2.He hates the job,but he's determined to stick it out because he needs the money.
他讨厌那工作，但因为需要钱，只好横下心来干下去。
3.They're sticking out for higher wages.
他们坚持要求提高工资。
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1.The branch was sticking up out of the water.
树枝直挺挺地伸出水面。
2.Stick up for the principles.
请遵守原则。
3.Don't allow those big boys to bully you；stick up for yourself！
别让那些大孩子欺负你，要保护你自己！
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1.You should stir up the coffee.
你要把咖啡拌匀。
2.Bob often stirs up a fight between the two boys.
鲍勃经常煽动这两个孩子打架。
3.Don't stir up trouble between them.
不要在他们之间惹麻烦。
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1.She was repeatedly subjected to torture.
她不断地受到折磨。
2.As a test,the metal was subjected to great heat.
这种金属经过了高温试验。
3.The area is subject to devastating seasonal winds.
这个地区常遭破坏性季风的袭击。
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1.We dislike people such as him.
我们不喜欢像他这号人。
2.Wild flowers such as orchids and primroses are becoming rare.
兰花和报春花之类的野花越来越少了。
3.Such as remains after tax will be yours when I die.
我死以后，全部财产除了交税以外都给你。
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1.Is£10 sufficient for your expenses?
10英镑够你用的吗？
2.The food is sufficient for a week.
食物足够一周用。
3.The money I have saved is sufficient for buying a car.
我所存的钱足以买一辆汽车。
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1.I don't think I should be suitable for the post.
我认为这个岗位对我不合适。
2.The simplicity of the book makes it suitable for children.
这本书简单易懂，适合儿童。
3.What time is suitable for us to meet?
我们什么时候会面合适？
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1.This cloth is superior to that.
这种布比那种好。
2.The present is superior to the past.
今胜于昔。
3.She works well with those superior to her in the firm.
她与公司中的那些上级主管合作愉快。
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1.Are you sure of your facts?
你能肯定你的资料属实吗？
2.Jane is reliable,but I'm not so sure about Jim.
简是信得过的，至于吉姆，我就不敢说了。
3.You're sure of passing the exam if you work hard.
只要用功，就一定能考及格。
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1.Won't you take a seat?
请坐好，好吗？
2.Don't stand.Take a seat,please.
别站着，请坐下。
3.Take a seat please,make yourself at home.
请坐，随便一点。
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1.I think I'll go out and take a walk in the park.
我想出去到公园里散散步。
2.I take a walk along the bank every morning.
我每天早晨在岸上散步。
3.Why don't we take a walk down to the river?
我们何不一路散步到河边去呢？
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1.Two chicken curriesand rice to take away,please.
劳驾，要两份外卖的咖喱鸡饭。
2.The doctor has given her some tablets to take away the pain.
医生给了她一些止疼药片。
3.These books must not be taken away from the library.
这些书不准带出图书馆。
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1.Mr.Smith takes care of marketing and publicity.
史密斯先生负责产品的销售与推广。
2.My sister is taking care of the children while we're away.
我们不在的时候，由我妹妹照看孩子。
3.He's old enough to take care of himself.
他大了，能照顾自己了。
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1.The department was badly organized until she took charge of it.
这个部门在她负责以前，组织工作做得很差。
2.Who will take charge of the company?
谁将掌管这个公司？
3.John will take charge of the next meeting.
约翰将主持下一次会议。
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1.He will take into account my request.
他会考虑我的要求。
2.When judging his performance,don't take his age into account.
评定他的表现时，不必考虑他的年龄。
3.We should take into account the proposals of our parents.
我们应该考虑父母的建议。
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1.I wish you'd take off that beard！
我希望你把胡子刮掉！
2.The plane took off despite the fog.
尽管有雾，飞机仍照常起飞。
3.The show had to be taken off because of poor audiences.
演出因观众太少而取消。
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1.We have never discovered what took place that night.
我们从未发觉那天晚上发生了什么事情。
2.The meeting will take place soon.
会议即将举行。
3.When does the birthday party take place?
生日庆祝会什么时候举行？
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1.She took on greater responsibilities when she was promoted.
她得到提升，担负了更大的责任。
2.She was taken on as a graduate trainee.
她应聘为新毕业的实习生。
3.Her eyes took on a hurt expression.
她的眼里流露出受委屈的神情。
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1.Take your hands out of your pockets.
把你的手从口袋里拿出来。
2.Have you taken her out yet?
你带她出去过吗？
3.How many teeth did the dentist take out?
牙科医生给患者拔了几颗牙？
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1.The firm has been taken over by an American conglomerate.
该公司已被美国一企业集团接管。
2.Peter will take over as managing director when Bill retires.
比尔退休时将由彼得接任总经理一职。
3.Would you like me to take over the driving for a while?
你愿意让我接替你开一会儿车吗？
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1.How many countries will be taking part in the World Cup?
有多少国家要参加世界杯赛？
2.John takes part in many school activities.
约翰参加很多学校里的活动。
3.We all had to take part in the training run,with nobody excepted.
我们大家都得参加跑步训练，无人例外。
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1.This table takes up too much room.
这张桌子太占地方。
2.The carpets had to be taken up when the house was rewired.
这房子重新安装电线时，把地毯都掀了起来。
3.She has taken up a job as a teacher.
她当上教师了。
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1.Let's talk over dinner.
我们边吃边谈吧。
2.We should go somewhere quiet,and talk it over.
我们应该找个安静的地方好好谈一谈。
3.Talk over problems,don't bottle them up inside.
有问题就说出来，别憋在心里。
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1.The front cover of the novel has been torn off.
这本小说的封面已被撕掉。
2.Totally exhausted,he tore his clothes off and fell into bed.
他疲惫不堪，胡乱扯掉衣服，倒在床上。
3.Fuentes tore off his hat and flung it to the ground.
富恩特斯一把扯下帽子，扔在地上。
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1.She tore up all the letters he had sent her.
她把他写来的信都撕了。
2.I suggest that you tear up the letter and start over again.
我建议你把这封信撕了，再从头开始写。
3.When this happens,they will tear up the contract.
如果这事发生，他们将会违约。
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1.The two things are very hard to tell apart.
这两样东西很难区别。
2.These two signatures are very similar,can you tell them apart?
这两处签名非常接近，你能把它们区分开来吗？
3.Things are changing.I can not tell apart of them yet！
是非总是在变，我已无法分辨！
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1.Thanks to your explanation,it's clear to me now.
经你这么一说，我心里就透亮了。
2.Thanks to your help,we accomplished the task ahead of schedule.
亏得你们帮忙，我们才提前完成了任务。
3.Thanks to your help,we were successful.
由于你的帮助，我们得以成功。
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1.There are so many things to think of before we decide.
我们要考虑到许多方面然后才能做决定。
2.They're thinking of moving to America.
他们有意移居美国。
3.Just think of the expense！
想想这笔开销吧！
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1.Please think over what I've said.
请仔细考虑我说的话。
2.I'd like more time to think things over.
我要多用些时间把事情好好想想。
3.She said she needs time to think it over.
她说她需要时间好好想一想。
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1.That's rubbish you can throw it away.
那东西没用，你把它扔了吧。
2.My advice was thrown away on him.
我对他的劝告都白费了。
3.Don't throw away those boxes.
不要把那些箱子扔掉。
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1.Can you throw out this old computer?
你能扔了这台旧电脑吗？
2.The drunk was thrown out of the pub.
那醉鬼从酒馆给赶了出去。
3.Do keep quiet,or you'll throw me out in my calculations.
你可得安静点儿了，要不然我没法计算了。
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1.We tied the boat up alongside the quay.
我们把船停泊在码头处。
2.I'm tied up in a meeting until 3 pm.
我开会直到下午三点钟方可脱身。
3.Most of his money's tied up in property.
他大部分钱都投资在房地产上无法动用。
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1.I am tired out after the long walk.
长途跋涉之后我觉得累极了。
2.Go to bed.You look tired out.
去睡觉吧，你看上去困乏极了。
3.I must sit down and rest.I'm tired out.
我得坐下来休息一下，我实在太累了。
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1.I will come on Monday unless you write to the contrary.
我将于星期一前来，除非你写信叫我别来。
2.I will continue to believe it until I get proof to the contrary.
我仍然相信这一点，除非能证明它与此相反。
3.The evidence to the contrary is overwhelming.
有大量证据表明，情况恰恰相反。
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1.Try on the shoes before you buy them.
买鞋要先穿上试试再买。
2.May I try on this sweater?
我可以试穿这件毛衣吗？
3.Try on clothing and shoes to make sure they fit.
试穿一下衣服和鞋子，看看是否合适。
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1.You won't make the team if you don't try out.
不参加选拔就不能加入这个队。
2.The drug has not been tried out on humans yet.
这种药尚未经过人体试验。
3.The method seems good but it needs to be tried out.
这个方法似乎不错，但需要试验一下。
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1.The car turned around the corner and disappeared from sight.
那辆汽车一转弯就不见了。
2.She couldn't bear to turn around again.
她不忍心再转回身去。
3.Turn around！You are going the wrong way.
转回来！你走错路了。
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1.He asked Jane to marry him,but she turned down his proposal.
他请求简嫁给他，但她拒绝了他的求婚。
2.Don't forget to turn down the gas after an hour or so.
别忘了过一小时左右把煤气关小点儿。
3.Turn that record-player down,I'm trying to get some sleep.
把电唱机的声音调低些，我想睡一会儿。
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1.Let's turn the television off,I'd sooner read a book.
咱们把电视机关上吧，我宁愿看本书。
2.Do you mind if I turn off the light?
我把灯关掉你不反对吗？
3.Is this where the road turns off for Hull?
这儿就是我们要转往赫尔市方向的路吗？
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1.He asked me to turn on the radio for him.
他让我替他打开收音机。
2.Why are you all turning on me?
你们为什么都突然冲我来了？
3.The success of a picnic usually turns on the weather.
参加野餐是否尽兴，通常要看天气好坏。
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1.She turned over and went to sleep.
她转过身就睡着了。
2.If you turn over,you might find it easier to get to sleep.
你翻翻身，就容易睡着了。
3.He turned the business over to his daughter.
他把生意移交给女儿管理。
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1.They're both uncertain about what to do.
他们两人都拿不定主意该怎么办。
2.I'm still uncertain of my feelings for him.
我仍不能肯定我对他的感觉。
3.He was uncertain of the meaning of the sentence.
他对那句子的意思不能确定。
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1.You must get your spending under control.
你必须节制开支。
2.The fire has been brought under control.
火势已受到控制。
3.Don't worry；everything's under control.
别担心，一切都在控制之下。
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1.Under the circumstances he felt unable to accept the job.
在这种情况下，他觉得无法接受这项工作。
2.She coped well under the circumstances.
她在这种情况下仍处理得当。
3.I wanted to leave quickly but under the circumstances I decided to stay another night.
我想很快就走，但在这种情况下，我决定再待一个晚上。
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1.The teacher was walking up and down in the classroom.
老师在教室里走来走去。
2.She was jumping up and down.
她上上下下地蹦着。
3.Johnson looked her up and down and decided to ask her out.
约翰逊上上下下打量了她一番，决定邀请她出去。
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1.I used to go to the cinema every week.
我过去每周都去看电影。
2.I weigh less than I used to.
我的体重比以前轻了。
3.Are you used to the food here?
你习惯吃这儿的食物吗？
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1.What are you waiting for?
你还在等什么？
2.Please wait for me at the bus terminal.
请在公共汽车终点站等我。
3.Time and tide wait for no man.
岁月不等人。
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1.Is there anyone here to wait on us?
这儿有人招待我们吗？
2.This servant will wait on your guests.
这个服务员将为你的客人服务。
3.As soon as we sat down,a waiter came over to wait on us.
我们刚一落座，就有一个侍者过来招待我们。
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1.I shall be home very late tonight,so don't wait up for me.
我今天晚上很晚才回家，不必熬夜等着我。
2.I won't be back tonight,so don't wait up for me.
我今晚不回来了，所以不用等我了。
3.Don't go so fast！Wait up for me！
别走得那么快！停下来等我一下！
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1.Wake up！It's eight o'clock.
醒醒吧！已经八点钟了。
2.I was woken up by a noise in the room.
屋子里的声音把我吵醒了。
3.He hasn't yet woken up to the seriousness of the situation.
他还没意识到情况的严重性。
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1.The staff were asked to watch out for forged banknotes.
已经要求职员留意伪钞。
2.Watch out for cars when you cross the road.
过马路时当心车辆。
3.Watch out for that man.
要提防那个人。
★forge/fɔ：dʒ/v.伪造，假冒
★banknote/‘bæŋknəʊt/n.纸币
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1.I wore out two pairs of boots on the walking tour.
我徒步旅行穿坏了两双靴子。
2.Her patience was at last worn out.
她终于忍无可忍了。
3.They were worn out after a long day spent working in the fields.
他们在地里干了一整天的活儿，累得疲惫不堪。
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1.What if it rains when we can't get under shelter?
假若下起雨来，我们又没处避雨可怎么办？
2.What if the rumour is true?
万一谣传真有其事呢？
3.What if you should fail?
假如你失败了，该怎么办呢？
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1.I'll give her what for if she does that again.
她要是再这样干，我就收拾她。
2.What is this tool for?
这个工具是干什么用的？
3.What did you do that for?
你为什么做这件事呢？
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1.Be here at noon without fail.
一定在正午时到这里。
2.I'll be there at two o'clock without fail.
我两点钟一定到那里。
3.He said he would go fishing without fail.
他说他一定会去钓鱼的。
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1.He is without question the best man for the job.
毫无疑问，他最适合干这份工作。
2.They allowed our claim without question.
他们痛快地答应了我们的要求。
3.I accepted it without question.
我毫无疑问地接受了它。
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1.He repeated what you said word for word.
他一字不差地复述了您说的话。
2.He repeated that speech,word for word from memory.
他凭着记忆一字不变地复述那个演讲。
3.I will read the novel word for word.
我要逐字逐句地读这篇小说。
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1.Things worked out quite well.
事情的结果很不错。
2.I work out regularly to keep fit.
我经常努力锻炼身体以保持健康。
3.I've worked out your share of the expenses at$10.
我已经计算出你应分摊的费用是10美元。
★regularly/’regjʊləli/adv.有规律地；经常地
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1.I'd rather walk than take a bus.
我愿意走路而不愿意坐公共汽车。
2.She'd rather die than lose the children.
她宁可死也不愿失去孩子们。
3.—Some more wine?
—Thank you,I'd rather not.
——再来一点酒好吗？
——不要了，我不能再喝了。