2008最新考研英语高频词组+例句

新东方高频词组

? abide by(=be faithful to ; obey vt)忠于；遵守。

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with one accord (unanimously) 一致地

With one accord they turned and walked back over the grass.

Plese feel assured we will abide by our promise. ? be absent from…缺席

He is seldom absent from school.

? absence of mind(=being absent-minded) 心不在焉

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in concord 和谐；和睦

The two tribes lived in concord. 两部落和睦相处。 on one’s own account 为了某人的缘故, 为了某 人自己的利益

1. (=at one’s own risk) 自行负责

experiments may cause a serious accident. ? be absorbed in 全神贯注于…近: be engrossed in ;

be lost in ; be rapt in ; be buried in; be concentrated on ; be focused on ; be centered on

Newton was so engrossed in his laboratory work that he often forgot to eat. 牛顿全神贯注地在实验 室工作,常常连吃饭也忘了。 engross vt 用大字体书写, 使全 神贯注, rapt adj 全神贯注的

I told him if he withdrew it was on his own account. 2. (=by oneself)依靠自

She had plans to set up in business on her own account. ?

on account(credit) 赊账;

If you buy something on account, you pay nothing or only part of the cost at first, and pay the rest later.

? (be) abundant in(be rich in; be well supplied with)

富于,富有

abound in place with sth

Streams abound with fish 河里鱼很多。

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on account of 因为(because of);

You use on account of to introduce the reason or explanation for something.

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on no account 不论什么原因也不;

On no account should the mixture come near boiling.

Birds are abndant in the tall vegetation by the canal. ? access (to) (不可数名词) 能接近,进入,了解

There is no access to the street through that door. 穿过那个门没有通向大街的路。

? of one’s own accord( willingly)自愿地 ,主动地

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take sth into account 把……考虑进去 The direction of the prevailing winds should be taken into account.

She knew they would leave of their own accord. ? in accord with 与…一致

? give sb an account of 说明, 解释 (理由) 释, 说明

The suspect couldn't account for his time that night. 嫌疑犯不能说明那天晚上他的时间安排

…this military action, taken in accord with

United

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Nations resolutions…

? out of accord with 同…不一致

? in accordance(accord) with (=in agreement with)

依照,根据

? accuse sb of…(=charge sb with…; blame sb for…;

blame sth on sb ; complain about) 指控,控告

They were accused of unlawful assembly.

Most people believe they conduct their private and public lives in accordance with Christian moratity.

? be accustomed to doing sth (=be in the habit of doing sth, be used to sth)习惯于

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I am not accustomed to being interrupted. ?

? adjust to (=change slightly)调节; 适应;

be acquainted with 了解; 熟悉

He was well acquainted with the literature of France, Germany and Holland.

They are unable to adjust themselves to their environment”

? admit of ( leave room for; allow for)留有…的余地

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act on 履行;

Both the Israelis and the Palestinians failed to act on recent UN resolutions. 以巴双方均未能履行联合 国近期的决议。

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The rules and regulations admit of no other explanation 这些规章制度不容许有其他解释。

to advantage 有利的,使优点更加突出地 The roses were displayed to advantage in a blue vase. ?

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act as 担当;

Act as an agent to record the accounts. act for 代理

He acted for Smith while he was ill.

adapt oneself to (=adjust oneself to)使 自己适应于

He adapted himself to the cold weather. 他适应了寒冷的天气。

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have an advantage over 胜过

This custom-built kitchen has many advantages over a standard one.

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? take advantage of (=make the best of, utilize, make use of, profit from)欺骗、利用

She took advantage of him even after they were divorced.

? adapt…(for) (=make sth Suitable for a new need)

改编, 改写(以适应新的需要)

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agreed to 同意, 允诺

She agreed to my idea 她同意我的想法。 agree on 对…意见一致

We agree on this count 这一点上,我们的意见一致。 agree with 一致；相符合

I quite agree with what you say. 你所说的我很赞 成。

A graded reader is a story which has been adapted for people learning to read or learning a foreign language. ?

in addition 此外, 又, 加之

The Met Office Web site provides regional reports, a shipping forecast and gale warnings. In addition, visitors can download satellite images of the UK.

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Agree with sb. 同意某人的观点

I agree with you about the gun situation. ?

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in addition to(=as well as, besides, other than)除… 外

There’s a postage and packing fee in addition to the repair charge.

in agreement with 同意, 一致

Not all scholars are in agreement with her, however. ahead of 在…之前, 超过

Our company is ahead of other makers of spare parts for the airplane.

我们公司制造飞机零部件比别家的业绩好。

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? adhere to (=abide by, conform to, comply with, cling to, insist on, persist in, observe, cleave to)

粘附; 坚持, 遵循

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ahead of time 提前

This dish may be prepared a day ahead of time and refrigerated.

I will adhere to this opinion until contrary facts appear.

如果没有相反的事实,我将坚持我的意见。

? in the air 1)不肯定, 不具体

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2)在谣传中 3)到处弥漫

Excitement was in the air. 到处充满了兴奋之情 ?

above all (=especially, most important of all)

其是, 最重要的

Above all, do not be too proud to ask for advice. ?

? allow for 考虑到, 估计到

We must allow for his inexperience 我们必须考虑 到他缺乏经验。 ?

amount to (=to be equal to) 总计、等同于 The banks have what amounts to a monopoly. ...a schoolboy comedy, which amounted to little more than slapstick.

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in all adv. (=altogether) 总共, 总计

In all some 15 million people live in the selected areas.

? answer for (undertake responsibility for, be liable

for, take charge for) 对…负责、保证(guarantee)

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after all 毕竟,到底;

It has turned out to be a nice day after all. 天气终于转晴了。

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I will answer for the truth of what he has said. 我保证他所说的话是真的。

answer to (conform to,compliance with) 适合,符合 He doesn't answer to the description of the missing man. 他与所描绘的失踪者的相貌特征不符。 ?

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(not) at all 一点也不;

I'm not at all sorry I came, I'm glad! 我来了一点也不遗憾，我很高兴。

be anxious about 为…焦急不安; 或 anxious for We are all anxious about/for his safety. 我们都为他的安全而忧虑。

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all at once(=suddenly)突然; I feel terribly sleepy all at once.

All at once there was someone knocking on the door.

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apologize to sb for sth 为…向…道歉 I apologized to her for stepping on her foot. 我因踩了她的脚而向她道歉。

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once and for all 一劳永逸;

The problem can be solved once and for all, if you do that.（如果你那样做，问题就可能一劳永逸地 得到解决。）

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appeal for sth 呼吁…、请求 to appeal for aid 求助 appeal to sb 对某人有吸引力 Does the film appeal to you? apply for 申请

I want to apply for the job. 我想申请这项工作。 apply to sth = resort to sth 与…有关;适用 What I have said does not apply to you. 我说的话与你无关。

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above all 最重要的; Above all, I love Tchaikovsky. 首先，我喜欢柴可夫斯基。

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first of all 首先;

The cut in the interest rates has not had very much impact in California for two reasons. First of all, banks are still afraid to loan.

? approve of doing(=consent to, be in favor of, favor, agree to, consider good, right)赞成,

My parents don't approve of me smoking cigarettes. 我的父母不准许我吸烟。

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all in all 大体上说;

All in all, her condition is greatly improved. 一般说来，她的健康状况大大好转。

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arise from(=result from) 由…引起

mistakes that arise from a basic misunderstanding.

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all but(Nearly; almost:) 几乎

all but crying with relief 快乐地差一点大叫起来

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出自于基本上是误解的错误 ?

David attributed his company's success to the unity of all the staff and their persevering hard work. 大卫说他们公司之所以获得成功是由于全体员工 的团结和坚持不懈努力工作的结果。 ?

arrange for sb to do sth 安排…做…

It has been arranged for him by his family to marry a girl of his own class. 他家已就婚姻问题为他做 好安排，要他娶一个门当户对的女孩

on the average (=on average, on an average) 帄均 On average, American firms remain the most productive in the world. American shares rose, on average, by 38%.

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arrive at 到达某地(小地方);得出,作出; We arrived at a decision after much thought. 经过大家反复考虑后做出了决定 to arrive at a port 抵达港口

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arrive in 到达某地(大地方); to arrive at a port 抵达港口 be ashamed of 以…为羞耻

I behaved badly yesterday and I am ashamed (of myself) now. 我昨天表现不好，我现在感到很惭 愧。

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be aware of (=be conscious of , beware)意识到 I was not aware of the fire. 我没有意识到火。 in the back of 在...后陎 支持, 主使 Actor Hugh Grant was caught with his pants down when he was having sex with a prostitute in the back of his car.

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assure sb of sth 向…保证, 使…确信 I assure you its quality. 保证质量 attach (to) 缚, 系 ,结

We should attach primary importance to the development of economy.我们要把发展经济的工 作放在第一位。

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on the back of 在…后部(外陎);

A guy is reading his paper when his wife walks up behind him and smacks him on the back of the head with a frying pan.

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be on one’s back(=be ill in bed) 卧床

He lay on his back, with his hands crossed under his head.他仰陎躺着,头枕着手。

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make an attempt at doing sth (to do sth) 试图做… If you make an attempt to do something, you try to do it, often without success.

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at one’s back(=supporting or favoring sb) 支持 Don’ t talk about other’ s at his back.

A:Tom should learn to look after himself. B:Yeah,he can’t always have us at his back.

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attend to (=look after) 关注；注意： We'll attend to that problem later. 稍后我们将关注那个问题

The staff will helpfully attend to your needs. ? ?

attend on(upon)(=wait upon, serve) 侍候 attend on one's master 侍候主人 attitude to/ toward …对…的态度/看法

People's attitude towards the skyscrapers varies widely. 人们对这些摩天大楼的态度很不相同。

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have sb at one’s back 有…支持, 有…作后台 behind one’s back 背着某人(说坏话) Don't speak evil of a man behind his back〃 不要在背后说人坏话。

? turn one’s back on sb (=close one’s eye to sb) 不理 睬(某人),背弃,抛弃

If the world turns its back on you, you turn your back on the world.

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attribute…to…(=to believe sth to be the result of…) 把…归因于

? be based on / upon 基于

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This news report is based entirely on fact. 这篇新闻报导是完全根据实际情况写成的。 ?

The devil begins to get the better of him by furnishing him with reasons for self-approval. ?

on the basis of 根据…, 在…基础上

On the basis of the above results, we may establish attractor viewpoint of process of the long-range atmosphere and climate.

by birth 在出生上,论出身,按血统

Iococca is Italian by birth although he was born in the United States.

雅可虽然生在美国,但父母是意大利人。

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begin with 以…开始

Knowledge begin with practice. 认识从实践开始。 To begin with (=firstly) 首先, 第一(经常用于开 始语)

To begin with, we must consider the faculties of the staff all-sidedly.首先,我们必须全陎地考虑全体员 工的素质。

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give birth to 出生

A hobby that gave birth to a successful business. blame sb for sth 因…责备某人 blame sth on sb 把…推在某人身上 Don't blame it on him, but on me. 别怪他,该怪我。

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on behalf of 以…名义

Secret Service officer Robin Thompson spoke on behalf of his colleagues.

They blamed the secretary for the delay of the plan. 他们怪罪秘书造成计划延误。 ?

be in blossom 开花(强调状态) come into blossom 开花(强调动作) A friendship in full blossom 浓郁的友谊

Approximately four thousand red and white plum trees come into blossom at the foot of Mt. Makuyama. ?

on board 到船上, 在船上, 上火车或飞机 We went on board the ship. 我们登上了轮船。 Everybody on board was worried and we were curious to find out what had happened. 飞机上的人都很着急,而且我们急于想了解出了 什么事。

? boast of (or about) 吹嘘 brag about

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believe in (=have faith or trust in; count on) 相信, 依赖,信仰

I don't believe in the story.

我不相信这件事。;我不相信这个故事。

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benefit (from) 受益,得到好处 We benefit from daily exercises. 我们得益于每天做操。

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for the benefit of 为了…的利益(好处) in the interests of 符合…的利益

It is not his fault. He did it for your benefit. 这不是他的过错。他是为了你的利益才这样做 的。 All the donations are for the benefit of the disabled children.

Nobody should boast of his learning. 谁也不应当夸耀自己的学识。 ?

所有的捐款都是为了帮助残疾儿童。

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for the better 好转

Her condition took a turn for the better. 她的情况有所改善

out of breath 喘不过气来

If you are puffing, you are breathing loudly and quickly with your mouth open because you are out of breath after a lot of physical effort.

? get the better of (=defeat sb) 打败, 智胜

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in brief(=for short, In summary)简言之

In brief he says 'No' 他简短地说了一个'不'字。

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in bulk 成批地,不散装的

If you buy or sell something in bulk, you buy or sell

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in no case 在任何情况下都不(放句首倒装句) In no case do we recommend that anyone go below 100 Nutripoints daily because you really cannot expect to get adequate nutrients at this level.

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take the floor 起立发言

It is with great emotion, that I take the floor here today.

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be cautious of 谨防

He was cautious of his footing, wary of the edge.

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on business 出差办事 (对应 for pleasure) I'm here on business. be busy with sth 于某事。 be busy doing sth 忙于做某事

? center one’s attention on(=focus one’s attention on) 把某人的注意力集中在…上

Industrial development is being centered its attention on the west of the country. 这个国家的西部正集中发展工业。

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He busied himself with answering letters. 他忙于回信。 ?

last but one 倒数第二

Jack was the last but one to arrive.杰克是倒数第二 个到达的。 ?

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be certain of (=be sure of) 有把握, 一定 We are certain of victory. 我们一定会获得胜利。 for certain (=for sure )肯定地,有把握地

Some soils are actually too alkaline for certain plant life.

but for (=without) 要不是(表示假设)

But for my brother's help, I would not have finished. 要不是我兄弟的帮助，我是无法完成的。

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by chance(=accidentally, by accident)偶然 They met by chance on a plane. 他们在飞机上不期而遇

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buy sth for…money 用多少钱买 She bought her friend a present for 50 RMB. 她花了 50 元买了一件礼物给她的朋友。

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for a change 换换环境(花样等)

ate early for a change. 变化一下提早吃饭

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be capable of 能够, 有能力 Are you capable of climbing that tree? 你能爬上那棵树吗？

? in charge of (=responsible for) 负责(某事)

Who's in Charge of this Network? ?

? in any case(at any rate, at any price, at any cost, anyhow)无论如何

It's too late, in any case. 无论如何太晚了。

take charge of (be responsible for)负责管理(照顾) She is the youngest manager who takes charge of the overseas business in the company.她是这个公 司里负责海外业务最年轻的经理。

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in case (=for fear that) 万一; took along an umbrella, just in case. 随身带一把伞，以防万一

? charge…for 因…索取(费用),charge sb with sth

控告某人犯有…

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in case of (=in the event of, if)如果发生…万一 This is a case of stupidity, not dishonesty. 这只是个愚蠢的例子,并非不诚实。

Charges ten dollars for a haircut. ?

round the clock(=all day and all night, usually without stopping) 昼夜不停地

This is a terrific mission and we are very busy doing science round the clock. ?

comment on sth 评论

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in the case of 在...的情况

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Everyone commented on her new hat. 大家都在评论她的新帽子。

Agricultural productivity remained low by

comparison with advanced countries like the United States. ?

He commented on the bad road. 他评论这条糟糕的路。 ?

commit oneself to 致力于

I commit myself to strive for grades of “C” or better in all my high school classes and to

in comparison with (=in contrast to) 和…比起来 They were living rather well, in comparison with people elsewhere in the world.

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benefit fully from the classes offered 补偿, during the summer program. ?

赔偿,弥补

commit sb to prison 把某人送进监狱; A robbery was committed to prison last night. 昨晚发生了一个强盗被送入了监狱。

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Nothing can compensate for the loss of one's health. 一个人失去了键康是不可弥补的。 compensate sb for sth 赔偿,弥补

Management compensated us for the time we worked. 资方补偿我们工作时间的报酬 ?

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to commit oneself to a promise 受诺言的约束 in common (和…)有共同之处,共用 We have many things in common. common touch

n. 帄易近人的特性

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complain to sb about/of sth 向某人抱怨… Jean is always complaining about something. 琼总是满腹牢骚。

An effective administrator and also an effective leader, with a common touch

有效的行政人员，也是有效的领导者，通常有帄 易近人的品质 ?

? comply with (=act in accordance with a demand, order, rule etc) 遵守, 依从 You must comply with the library rules. 遵守图书馆的规则。

be common to sb 是与某人所共有的

keep company with (=be friendly and go out together) 和…要好

If you keep company with a person or with a particular kind of person, you spend a lot of time with them.

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In compliance with 顺从, 遵守, 依从 Compliance with the law is expected in the state. 该州要求人人守法。

conceive of (think of, imagine, consider)设想 Half a century ago it’s difficult to conceive of travelling to the moon 半个世纪前去月球旅行是难 以想象的。

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compare A with B 把…与…比较 compare one thing with another 将一物与另一物比较

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compare A to B 把…比作… Man's life is often compared to a candle. 人生常被喻为蜡烛。

? be concerned with (=about) 关心 关注 We're rather concerned about father's health. 我们 相当担心父亲的健康。

? concern oneself about 关心 (concern 及

物) We're rather concerned about father's health.

我们相当担心父亲的健康。 ? concern oneself with 关注

to concern oneself with public work 关心公众事务

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by comparison(with) 比较起来

He puffed the new system by showing how badly his existing system performed by comparison.

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? in conclusion(=as the last thing) adv 最后, 总之; at the conclusion of 当…结束时;

In conclusion, walking is a cheap, safe, enjoyable and readily available form of exercise.

The band is on excellent form and brimming with confidence. ?

have confidence in 对…有信心

It's a tragedy that one lacks confidence in himself. \一个人如果缺乏自信心,那就是悲剧。\

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condemn sb to 判决

The man was condemned to death. 那人被判死刑 on condition that (=if) 以…为条件, 假如 I’ll lend you the book on condition that you return it on Monday.

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Peter is confident of winning the post as the assistant to the managing director. 彼得确信他能获得总经理助理的职位。 ? confine…to… 把…限制在某范围内

The sick child was confined to bed. 这个生病的小孩不能离床

? confirm sb in 使某人更坚定(信念等)

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in that = because 因为

I do it in that I like it. 我做这件事是因为我喜欢。 now that = since 既然 I will tell you , now that you ask. 你既然问，我就告诉你。

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for all that = although 尽管

We often forget how to be grateful for all that we have been given.

There was no evidence of a connection between BSE and the brain diseases recently confirmed in cats.

? be confronted with(=face up to) 陎对, 陎临

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in / out of condition 健康状况好/不好 He was too out of condition to clamber over the top. in good (bad) condition 处于良好(坏)状态 He had deluded himself that he kept in condition but now he knew differently.

I am confronted with many difficulties. 我陎临很多困难。 ? congratulate sb on 祝贺

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Let me congratulate you on the birth of your daughter. 我祝贺你喜获千金。 ? in connection with 与...有关, 连同

We are in connection with various international corporations in Europe. 我们同欧洲的多家跨国公司有业务往来。

? be conscious of(=be aware of)觉察,知道

I was conscious of her presence. 我知道她在场。 ? consent to(=give agreement to permission)同意

Mary's parents gave their consent to her marriage.玛 丽的父母不同意她的婚事。 ?

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confess (to)(=admit a fault, crime, or sth wrong)承 认, 供认; confess to a crime 承认罪行 She confessed stealing the money. She confessed to stealing the money.

她承认偷了钱。

? confide in (=trust in)信任

Jone felt she could only confide in her mother. 琼觉得她只有向她妈妈倾吐心中的秘密。 ?

in confidence 推心置腹地; 秘密地 We told you all these things in confidence.

As for anything told to me in confidence, well, my lips are sealed.

in consequence (=as a result) 结果

You studied hard, and in consequence you passed the test. 你学习努力，所以通过了考试。

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with confidence 满怀信心地;

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in consequence of (=as a consequence of)

由于…的缘故

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convince sb of (=cause sb to believe or feel certain; to persuade sb)使某人确信, try to persuade sb to do sth 劝说某人做… cope with(=deal with, try to find a solution to)应付, 处理

in the corner(of)在角落里;

on(at) the comer of a street 在街道拐弯处;

As a consequence of being in hospital, Shelly decided that she wanted to become a nurse. 由于在医院的缘故，谢莉决定当一名护士。 ?

under consideration 在考虑中

Several proposals are under consideration by the state assembly.

? round the comer 拐过弯; ? be in a tight corner 陷入困境 ? correspond (with) v 符合, 一致 ? correspond to 相当于 ? correspond with 符合,一致 ? at all costs 不惜任何代价 ? ?

? in consideration of (=In view of; on account of,

because of )由于

They turned back in consideration of the worsening weather. 他们考虑到正在恶化的天气而返回 ?

on no consideration (in no case)无论如何也不 ? take…into consideration (=take account of, take…

into account)考虑到, 把…考虑进去 ? ?

at the cost/expense of 以…为代价 a matter of course 理所当然的事

It is a matter of course that industry will bring us success, wealth and good luck.

consist of(=comprise 及物动词)由…组成的 consist in 主要在于

The beauty of the artist's style consists in its simplicity.

这位艺术家的风格上的美在于它的简朴

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as a matter of course 当然地, 自然地

As a matter of course, negative things need also to be discussed when wrapping up. during the course 在…过程中

Additional readings will be handed out during the course.

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consist with 符合,与…一致 be consistent with 与…一致

? consult sb on/ about sth 向…征求…方陎的意见,

就…向…请教 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

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in due course (At the proper or right time) 正好的 时间

A formal contract will be sent to you in ue course. 正式的合同将在适当的时候寄给你。

to one’s heart’s content 心满意足

be content with(=be satisfied with) 满足于 be content to do sth 愿意做某事 contrary to (=in opposition to) 与…相反 on the contrary 相反

contrast A with B 把…与…相对(对照) in contrast to/with 和…形成对比 by contrast 对比之下 contribute to 有助于

under control(被)控制住 out of control 无法控制 at one’s convenience

在方便的时间或地点

be convenient to / for 对…方便

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on credit/account 赊购; We bought the furniture on credit. 我们赊购了家具。 with credit 以优异成绩;

Jack has passed his final examination with credit. do sb credit 使…感到光荣

She is a credit to her family. 她为家庭增了光 be critical of 爱挑毛病的，批评的

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The programme was critical of the judicial inquiry which absolved the soldiers. ?

? delight in sth (=take great pleasure in doing sth)

因……高兴

cure sb of + 某种疾病 治好某人的疾病 Now doctors believe they have cured him of the disease.

She delights in cooking lovely meals. 她以烹饪美食为乐。 ?

take delight in sth 喜欢干…, 以…为乐

Haig took obvious delight in proving his critics wrong.

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a danger to 对…有危险;

Smoking is a danger to health. 吸烟对健康有害。 be in danger (of)处于…危险中;

The bridge is in danger of collapse. 桥要塌了。 be out of danger 脱离危险

If necessary, the airship can stay up there for days to keep out of danger.

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take to sth 喜欢… 沉溺于…

Two keen minds that they are, they took to each other. 越敏锐的两颗心，越容易互相吸引

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to date (=so far, until now) 到目前为止

To date we have spent eight thousand pounds between us.

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demand sth of sb 向某人要求(非物质的)东西 He has gradually acquiesced to the demands of the opposition.

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out of date 过时的；

Think how rapidly medical knowledge has gone out of date in recent years.

? demand sth from sb 向某人要求(物质的)东西 demand an apology from sb. 要求某人道歉

? in demand 有需求;

Teachers are in demand in this area 在这个地区很 需要教师。

? on demand 在要求时, 一经请求

a note payable on demand. 一张见票即付的票据 ? be dependent on 依靠

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up to date 新式的,时兴的

If something is up-to-date, it is the newest thing of its kind.

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date back to 可追溯到

If something dates back to a particular time, it started or was made at that time.

She is completely dependent on her daughter for money. 她花的钱完全靠从她女儿那里得到。

? deprive sb of sth 剥夺某人某物

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date from 从某时期开始

The present controversy dates from 1986. deal with 安排, 处理, 涉及, 做生意 How would you deal with an armed burglar? 遇到持有武器的盗贼，你将如何对付？

The court ruling deprived us of any share in the inheritance. 法庭裁决剥夺了我们全部的继承权 ? ?

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derive…from(=obtain…from)由…来的

derive a conclusion from facts. 从事实推出结论 despair of (=lose all hope of) 对……感到绝望 Don't despair of finding a job. There is always a way out.（一时找不到工作，无需垂头丧气，天无 绝人之路。）

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be in debt to sb 欠…的债

on the decline 在衰退中, 在减少中 on the increase 在增加

to one’s delight 令某人感到高兴 to one’s regret 遗憾 ; sorrow 悲痛 ; relief 安心 ; distress 苦恼 ; shame 羞愧; surprise 惊奇; astonishment 惊奇;

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be disappointed in / with 对……感到失望 My parents will be disappointed in / with me if I fail to get the master degree. \如果我得不到硕士文

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? fall short of (=fail to reach a desired result, standard, etc) 没达到, 低于

His income may fall short of his needs .他的收入达 不到他的需求.

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think that it is a good thing.

in one’s favour(=to one’s advantage)对有利 In the end they decided to vote in my favour and accept you. ?

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Live up to v. 实践, 做到(measure up to)

(be) favourable to(=advantageous)有利的 If something makes a favourable impression on you or is favourable to you, you like it and approve of it.

We will live up to what our parents expect of us. 我们决不辜负父母亲对我们的期望。

Did the TV play live up to your expectations? 这部电视剧有你期望的那样好吗? ?

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fear for (=be afraid for the safety of sb or sth) 为… 担心

If you fear for someone or something, you are very worried because you think that they might be in danger.

be familiar with 熟悉,了解 Are you familiar with this type of car? 你熟悉这种型号的汽车吗？

? have a fancy for ( = take a fancy to, take to) 爱好 爱上 入迷

I have a fancy for that dish. 我喜欢那道菜。

? for fear of (=in case of; because of anxiety about)

以防, 由于怕

? by far adv. 1. 远, 非常 (与比较级或最高级连用)

2. 到目前为止(to date)

\ teacher refused to have his daughter in his class, for fear of showing favour to her.\\教师不愿意把自己的女儿编入自己的班级,恐怕 会对她有所偏袒。\?

She is by far the best executive in the company. 她目前是公司中最为优秀的决策人 ?

far from 远远不是

The current sole superpower is far from being a disinterested observer.

feed (sb) on sth 靠吃…, 用…喂养

Slugs feed on decaying plant and animal material.

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in fashion(=stylish, most modern)时兴, 方式 He behaves in a very strange fashion. 他的举止很奇怪。

? be fed up with(=be unhappy, tired about sth dull)

厌烦, 腻了

If you are fed up, you are unhappy, bored, or tired of something, especially something that you have been experiencing for a long time. (INFORMAL) ? feel like (=have a desire for) 想要, 如同

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run after the fashion 赶时髦

Tom is a man who runs after the fashion.

find fault with sth. (=complain about; criticize)找毛 病，对…吹毛求疵

I was disappointed whenever the cook found fault with my work.

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If you feel like a particular type of person or thing, you are aware of having some of the qualities or feelings of that person or thing. He felt like a dwarf. ? fill out ( =fill in )填写

? at fault adv. (Deserving of blame; guilty)有罪的

Tom was admitted to being at fault. 承认有罪 ?

in favour of 支持...; 而不是…(instead of) If you are in favour of something, you support it and

Please carefully fill out the job application. 仔细填写工作申请

? set the world on fire=set the flames on fire(=do sth

remarkable)有突出成就,非常成功

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People do not count him as a hero for he has not set the world on fire. 人们并不把他看作民族英雄，因 为他并未做出惊天动地的事情 ?

done by force, strong and violent physical action is taken in order to achieve it. ?

force…on 把…强加给… impose…on… New duties were forced on wines and spirits. 酒类被加征新税。

play with… 玩火…

The children were playing with a ball. 孩子们在玩球。

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in the form of 以…形式

A week after the tsunami struck Asia, there has been a large amount of humanitarian aid in the form of donations and other forms of assistance from around the world.

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set sth on fire(=set fire to sth)使着火,放火 Can Steam Pipes Set Wood On Fire? William J. Baldwin answers the question once.

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at first sight(=when first seen)乍一看,一见 for the first time 第一次 (作状语) in the first place 首先, 第一 fit into 刚好放入 适合 适应 She does not fit into the rigid social system.

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be fortunate in sth 幸运,有好运气

The physicists have been fortunate in obtaining outside research funding. free of charge 免费

If something is free of charge, it does not cost anything.

The leaflet is available free of charge

from post

? fit in with ( = suit , fall into agreement) 合适, 相配, ?

一致

I spent my whole adolescence yearning to be

``normal'' and trying to fit in with everybody else. ? (be) fit for (=right and suitable for) 适合

This food is not fit for your visitors. 这食物对你的客人来说不合适。 ?

focus on (=concentrate on) 集中在…上 focus sth on 把…集中在…上

If you focus on a particular topic or if your attention is focused on it, you concentrate on it and think about it, discuss it, or deal with it, rather than dealing with other topics. The research effort has focused on tracing the effects of growing levels of five compounds. ? ? ?

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be free from 免受, 没有…

The secretary was free from all blame for the errors. 这些失误完全不能怪秘书。

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in front of 在…前陎

If someone or something is in front of a particular thing, they are facing it, ahead of it, or close to the front part of it.

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in the front of 在…前部

I sat in the front of the bus to get a good view of the countryside.

\我坐在公共汽车的前部,以便饱览农村风光。\

be fond of 喜欢

I am not fond of eating meat. 我不喜欢吃肉。 (be) in force 有效 , 实施

A rule that is no longer in force. 不再有效的规则 by force 靠武力, 强行

If someone uses force to do something, or

if it is

? furnish…with (=supply) 向…提供

The bathroom is furnished with 2 toilets, 2 showers, and 2 sinks. ? ?

In general (=Generally)通常

People in general like her. 大家一般都喜欢她。 catch (or get) a glimpse of 瞥见(强调结果) take a

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glance(or look) at 看一眼(强调动作)

foment racial discord. ?

I caught a glimpse of our new neighbor. 我们的新邻居我只看过一眼。 ? ? ?

on the ground adv. 在地上,

This functional but stylish watch reacts quickly to input in the air, on the ground or in the depths up to 150m.

be good for 对…有好处;对…有作用 Honey is good for you. 蜂蜜对你身体有益。 be good at 擅长于

He is very good at French. 他精通法语。 be good to 对…好

The boss has always been very good to her. 老板对她一直非常好。

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fall to the ground 摔倒，(计划希望等)失败,落空 Drops of water form and fall to the ground. (be) on guard 站岗 警惕

If you are on your guard or on guard, you are being very careful because you think a situation might become difficult or dangerous.

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in good time(=early)早早地(做完到达等)

If you say that something will happen, for example, in a week's time or in two years' time, you mean that it will happen a week from now or two years from

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guard against (=defend, keep safe)警惕,防止 We must take measures to guard against infection. 预防传染

now.

Presidential elections are due to be held in ten days'

time. ? ?

for good (=for ever) 永远地, 长期地

I'm moving to Europe for good.我将永久移居欧洲 take…for granted (=assume to be true) 把…认为 理所当然的

If you say that someone takes you for granted, you are complaining that they benefit from your help, efforts, or presence without showing that they are grateful. ? ?

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guess at 猜, 估计

We could only guess at her motives. by guess 靠猜 (divine vt 占卜；预言) If you divine something, you discover or learn it by guessing.

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be guilty of 犯有…罪或过失 They were found guilty of murder. be in the habit of doing sth 习惯于 break off (a habit) 改掉(某种习惯)

If part of something breaks off or if you break it off, it comes off or is removed by force.

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be grateful to sb for sth 因…感谢某人

I am grateful to you for helping me.感谢你的帮助。 on the ground of (=on the basis of) 由于… He's called 'Ginger' on the ground of his bright ginger hair.

他长着一头淡黄色的头发,因而被人叫着'黄毛'。

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break sb of (a habit)使某人改掉(某习惯) Doctors keep trying to break him of smoking the drug. 医生多次设法使他戒毒。 get (fall) into the habit of 养成了…的习惯 We should get into the habit of keeping good hours. 我们应该养成早睡早起的习惯

? on the grounds that + 句子 由于、尽管、除

非。 He left ahead of time on the grounds that he was ill.因为他生病了，所以提前离开了。

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come to a halt (=stop) 停止; 停住

His exciting and stylish life as a drug lord seems to have come to a halt.

The song was banned on the grounds that it might

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at hand 在手边, 眼前(附近)

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Retribution is at hand. 惩罚就要到来 ?

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at heart (=in reality) 内心里, 实际上

When I say don't eat sweets, I have your health at heart. 我说不要吃糖是为你的健康着想。 in one's heart (of hearts)内心深处,事实上 His admonitions and his patience in guiding me along will always remain in my heart of hearts.

on hand 在手头, 在手边 现有(=with sb) If someone or something is on hand, they are near and able to be used if they are needed.

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in hand (=under control)控制住 在控制之中 If you have time or money in hand, you have more time or money than you need.

The job or problem in hand is the job or problem

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by heart (=by memory) 熟记, 背(诵)

I have learned the article by heart 熟记；背得出 to one's heart's content 尽情地

Today is Saturday; I can sleep to my heart's content. with all one's heart 全心全意地,真心实意 I wish with all my heart you find what you're looking for.

that you are dealing with at the moment.

If a situation is in hand, it is under control. ?

in the hands of 由…掌握, 控制, 负责 Roh's decision to put his future in the hands of voters was triggered by allegations that a close aide was involved in a political funding scandal.

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hinder…form(=stop…from)阻碍,使不能做 I was hindered from getting here earlier. 我因受阻未能早些到达这里。

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by hand 用手工(做)

If you do something by hand, you do it using your hands rather than a machine.

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go on holiday = go for a holiday 在(去)度假 He could not get time off work to go on holiday.

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hand in glove (with) 狼狈为奸, 密切合作 If you work hand in glove with someone, you work very closely with them.

? be (feel) at home (=to be comfortable; not feel worried) 感觉合适，无拘束，熟悉 He spoke very good English and appeared pleased to see us, and we soon felt quite at home.

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live from hand to mouth 勉强度日,现挣现吃 If someone lives hand to mouth or lives from hand to mouth, they have hardly enough food or money to live on.

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in honour of… 祝贺…,纪念…

I have cooked a special meal in honor of our visitors. 我做了一道特殊的菜向我们的来客表示敬意。 on one’s honour 以某人的名誉担保

On my honour, I solemnly assure you that it doesn't involve any risk.

? at the head of 在…的前头

At the head of the queue was an old woman. 在队 伍最前头的是一位老太太。

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head for (=move towards) 向…方向前进

If you are heading for a particular place, you are going towards that place.

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? hope for 希望(某事发生),希望有

We hope for an early answer to our letter. 盼早日赐覆。 ?

to one’s horror 令某人感到恐惧的是 To my horror, the garden door was left ajar. in a hurry (=hastily) 匆忙地 You always seem to be in a hurry.

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hear of (=know about) 听人说起, 听说过 I've never heard of anyone doing that. 我从未听说有人做那种事。

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你似乎总是很匆忙。 ?

? improve on(=produce or be sth better than…) 改进 另做一物比原物更好

I am unable to improve on his suggestion. 我提不出比他更好的建议了。

be identical with(=exactly alike)和完全相同 My opinion is identical with his. 我的意见和他的意见相同。

? be identified with 以...著名 be noted with 以...著名 be famous for 以...著名

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inclusive of 把…包括在内

The monthly rent is $20 inclusive of everything. \月房租总共二十美元,包括一切费用在内。\

If you identify with someone or something, you feel that you understand them or their feelings and ideas. ?

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exclusive of 除...外, 不计算在内

\\这旅馆一天收费一百五十美元,不包括膳食。\

in ignorance of 不知道…

He is kept them in ignorance of the Scriptures.

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independent of 独立的,不受约束的

Phil was now much more independent of his parents.

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be ignorant of ( = lacking knowledge) 对…不了解, 不知道

I am quite ignorant of what his plans. 我一点也不知道他的计划是什么。

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indicative of 表明的；表示的

His presence is indicative of his interest in our plan. 他的来到表示他对我们的计划发生兴起。

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(an) impact (on) 对…的强烈影响

They say they expect the meeting to have a marked impact on the future of the country.

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be indifferent to (=not interested in)对…漠不关心, 冷淡, 不在乎

I am indifferent to their arguments. 我对他们的争论毫不关心。

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impose…on… 把…强加给

Don't impose yourself on people who don't want you. 不要勉强和不需要你的人在一起。 impress…on 给…留下印象

A scene that impressed itself on his memory, tries to impress the value of money on the students.

? (be) inferior to(=less good in quality or value) 比…

差;

His work is inferior to mine. 他的工作不如我。 ? superior to 比…好

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? make (leave) an impression on sb =give sb an impression 给…留下印象

He has told me his plans and he's made a good impression on me.

This western restaurant is superior to the one we went to last week.

这家西餐馆比我们上星期去的那一家好。 ? inform sb of sth 通知, 告诉

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under the impression that 有的印象,认为 Are you under the impression that I'ma player? improve sth(make sth better)把原物改进

The government will have to improve its image if it wants to win the support from the public.

\政府如果想要取得公众的支持,它必须改善自己 的形象。\

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The sales manager asked his men to inform him of everything concerning the sales in time.

销售部经理让他手下的人把关于销售量的情况及 时报告他。

be innocent of 无罪的,无辜的

Can you provide any evidence that he was innocent of the crime?你能提供证据证明他没有犯这罪吗?

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with another person. ?

I have been out of touch with Susan for about one year. ?

in time 及时、最后，终于

In time they came to accept the harsh facts. 他们最终承认了严酷的事实

be true of 适合于…的;

If you say that a fact is true of a particular person or situation, you mean that it is valid or relevant for them.

We came to the meeting just in time. ?

on time (=punctually) 准时 The train arrived on time. at no time 无论何时也不…

At no time did they try to persuade me to suppress the information.

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be true to 忠于…

If you are true to someone, you remain committed and loyal to them. If you are true to an idea or promise, you remain committed to it and continue to act according to it.

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in no time (=very quickly) 立即,马上

If you weren't here, she would get rid of me in no time.

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trust to sth. 把…委托给 Trust to destiny. 相信命运 trust in sb. 信任

Don't put your trust in that man; he may trick you. in truth 事实上, 实在 ＝in fact

You say in truth in order to indicate that you are giving your honest opinion about something.

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at times (=occasionally) 间或, 时常 Life can be a real bastard at times. at all times (=always) 始终, 总是 The centre is staffed at all times. at a time 一次, 每次; 同时

Do you sometimes find that you are doing very little physical exercise for several weeks at a time?

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by turns 轮换地(One after another; alternately) We clean the classroom by turns. 我们轮流打扫教室

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on top of 在…上陎 熟练掌握, 高兴之极 If you are on top of or get on top of something that you are doing, you are dealing with it successfully. If you say that you feel on top of the world, you are emphasizing that you feel extremely happy and healthy.

Two months before she gave birth to Jason she left work feeling on top of the world.

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in turn 反过来=on the contrary

Theory is based on practice and in turn serves practice. be typical of 是…的特点

A composition typical of the baroque period. be in use (=be used)被使用;

be out of use (=be on longer used)不再被使用

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in total (=all have been added up) 总计 I was with my husband for eight years in total. be in touch with 与…有接触, 有联系 I'm definitely going to get in touch with these people.

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If something such as a technique, building, or machine is in use, it is used regularly by people.

The site has been out of use for many years. be used to(介词)+名词或动名词，习惯于 used adj We are getting used to the cold weathe.

? used to+原形 过去常做，used to 相当于情态动词

We used to go there every year. 我每年都去那儿。

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? be out of touch with 与… 没有 联系 =have no

contact with

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be unprepared for 对…无准备的 I was totally unprepared for the announcement on the next day.

? by way of (=by going through) 经由,取道 flew to the Far East by way of the polar route.经由 极地航线飞往远东

made no comment by way of apology. 以道歉形式 末做任何评论

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in vain (=uselessly) 徒劳

Our labor was in vain. 我们的劳动是白费力气 be valid for 对…有效的

Tickets are not dated and are valid for any single admission.

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by the way (=in addition)顺带地(表转折)

By the way, what happened to the money? 顺便问 一句，那笔钱后来怎么样了？ in no way 无论怎样也不…

The plan is in no way practical. 该计划一点也不 实际。

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with a view to +动名词 为…目的

With a view to seeking approval, we need to do more preparation.

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in a way 从某种程度上说

I like the new styles, in a way. 某种程度上我喜欢 这些新款式

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in view (=in sight) 看得见

They have very clear career aims in view. in view of (=considering) 考虑到…

You use in view of when you are taking into consideration facts that have just been mentioned or are just about to be mentioned.

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as a whole (=in general) 就整体而论

I disliked the acting but enjoyed the play as a whole. on the whole (=generally) 大体上说 on the whole, it’s a happy ending.

against one’s will 违心地, 违背意愿地 at will 随心所欲;

If you can do something at will, you can do it when you want and as much as you want.

? by/in virtue of (=as a result of, by means of, via, By way of:) 由于…; 依靠…力量

She becomes well off by virtue of a large inheritance.

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a warning against 告诫…不要 Experts warn against US missile system. (be) on the watch for 不断监视看有没有 Notify the passport office to be on the watch for anyone ordering a passport in your.

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with a will 有决心地 热情地；起劲地

They set to work with a will.他们起劲地工作起来。 wish for 祝福

A Christmas wish for my best friend! 给我最好的 朋友一个圣诞祝福!

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hope for 想要某物

They hope for government funding for the scheme. word for word (=literally) 逐字地 Tell me what she said, word for word. 把她说的一五一十地告诉我。

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(be) on the watch against 不断监视为防范… Be on the Watch Against Pickpocketing.

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be in the way (=obstructive) 碍事, 阻碍 The indecisive man always sees a lion in the way. (be)under way (=moving forward)正进行 in process

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? in a word 总之;

In a word, the situation is serious. 总而言之，形势很严峻

There are efforts under way to designate the bridge

a historic landmark.

The project is still in process.

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in other words 换言之;

In other words, when the wind is blowing at 120 kilometers per hour, most waves will be about twelve meters.

our debts. ?

yield to 对…屈服,投降,让步,顺从

She yielded to temptation and had another chocolate.

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have a word with sb 谈一谈;

I wanted to have a word with him about the Davison project.

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He is worthy of our praise. 他值得我们表扬。

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have words with sb 争吵;

They had words with their neighbours over some trifles.

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have the last word (have the final say)有决定权

I don’t appreciate people who always have to have the last word on everything.

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keep one’s word 遵守诺言

I never fail to keep my word. ?

work out an idea 出主意;

I will work out an idea from a rough sketch to a finished piece.

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work out the amount of…计算出…的数量;

How to work out the amount of CGT you will actually have to pay.

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work out a problem 解决问题;

you can work out a problem before it's out of control.

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work out a puzzle 解谜

This wasn’t like trying to work out a puzzle or new gadget.

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at the thought of 一想到…

With the Spring Festival just round the corner, your mouth might already be watering at the thought of the coming banquet.

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worry about 担心

He is worrying about his health. ?

at (the) worst 在最糟的情况下

At worst we'll have to sell the house so as to settle

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insist on (=order sth to happen) 坚持要

We all insist that we not rest until we finish the work. 大家都坚决要求不完工就不休息。

Diego mayor race.

Australia to intervene in legal action against

Japanese whaling.

? instead of (=in favor of) 代替，而不是…

I ordered chicken instead of fish. 点了鸡而不是鱼 ?

? be involved in (=become connected or concerned)

卷入, 参加

Involved in a conspiracy. 卷进一场密谋 ?

instruct…in (=teach) 教指导训练某人… She instructed me in the use of the telephone. 她教我使用电话。

invest in 投资

The state has planned to invest two millions in the dam. 国家计划投资两百万元修建这个大坝。 by itself (=alone, without help)单独地,靠自己 The house stands by itself outside the village. 这幢房子孤单地坐落在村外。

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insure…against… 保险; ensure 使安全; It is advisable to insure your life against accident. \最好参加人寿保险,以防意外。\

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assure…(of) 使…确信,保证

I can assure you of the reliability of the news. 我可以向你保证这消息是可靠的。

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in itself 在本质上,完全地; The baby is too young to feed itself. 这婴儿太小了，不能自己吃东西。

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(be) intent on doing sth 专心致志, 坚决 I hope you are intent on doing your best. 我希望你专心尽力。

? of itself 自然而然地

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in the interests of 符合…的利益，为了…的缘故： Thinking in the interest of the whole family; ate breakfast on the train in the interest of time. 为了整 个家着想；为了节省时间而在火车上吃早餐

In many cases the disease will clear up of its own accord. ? be jealous of 妒忌

He is jealous of their success. 他妒忌他们的成就。 ? jump at (=to be eager to accept) 向…扑去

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be interested in 对…感兴趣

I am only interested in sitting in a boat and doing nothing at all! 我只是对独坐孤舟无所事事感兴 趣。

Members of the public would jump at the chance to become part owners of the corporation. ?

jump on (=scold, tell of, rebuke) 叱责

When she broke the dish her father really jumped on her.

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interfere in 干涉, interfere with 打搅,干扰 I don't want to interfere with you; proceed with your work. 我不想打扰你了,你继续工作吧。 I don’t like others to interfere in my private affairs. 我不喜欢他人干涉我的个人事物。

她打碎盒子时，她父亲很生气地痛斥了她一顿。 ? junior to sb 年纪较…轻, 职位较…低

She is junior to me. 她比我年纪小。 ?

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at intervals 每隔一会儿, 每隔一段距离 arranged at intervals of ten feet 以 10 英尺的间隔排列

(be) keen on 喜爱, 渴望

My roommates are very keen on bridge cards among other things. \我同房间的人,除了其他活动 外,还喜欢玩桥牌。\

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intervene in 插手, 干预, 调停

Judge refuses to intervene in election dispute in San

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keep a close watch on ( =keep a sharp lookout for) 密切注视

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US officials have been keeping close watch on the situation. ?

The solution lies in research. 答案在研究中 ?

in life 人生中

The intellect is not the most important thing in life. for life (Till the end of one's life.) 终身 For life means for the rest of a person's life.

To the best of my knowledge 就我所知 ＝as far as I know，

To the best of my knowledge, Barrie and Bonnie are twins.

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He was jailed for life in 1966 for the murder of three policemen.

? in the light of (=considering; taking into account)

考虑到, 根据

? at large(=at liberty, free) 在逃, 逍遥法外 at large(=in general) 一般来说, 大体上 at large(=at full length; with details)详细地 The convict is still at large. 罪犯仍未归案。 the country at large. 整个国家

We have revised our plan in the light of these changes.我们已经根据这些变化修改了计划。 ?

throw light on ( = make clear, explain) 使…更为清 楚, 提供线索, 阐明

A new approach offers an answer, and may shed light on an even bigger question. ?

spoke at large about the court ruling. 就法庭裁决做了长时间的发言 ? ? ?

lean against (背)靠着…

leaning against the railing. 倚在栏杆上参见 at least 至少; at most 至多

waited at least an hour. 至少等了一小时 (not) in the least 一点(也不), 丝毫(也不) ＝ (not) at all

I don't mind in the least. 我根本就不在意 ? ?

at one’s leisure 在…有空的时候

I'll return the call at my leisure.我有空就会来拜访 at length 1.(=after a long time, at last)终于 2. (=in detail, thoroughly)详细地

At length we arrived at our destination. 我们终于到达了目的地

in line with(=in agreement with)符合,一致

brought the front wheels into line; a wage agreement in line with current inflation. 使前轮成 同向行驶；和先行通货膨胀相配合的工资协议

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long for(=want very much)渴望,希望得到 I longed for a bicycle. 我特想要辆自行车。 for long 很久,很长时间(否定句疑问句中) `Did you live there?'n`Not for long.' before long (=soon)不久, 过了不久以后 \boat began to drift gently across the water.\\不久,轰鸣声完全消失了,于是这只船开始慢悠悠 地漂浮在水陎上。\

spoke at length about the court ruling. 就法庭裁决做了长时间的发言 ?

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be liable to (=be subject to)易于的,应受(罚) be liable for 对…应负责任的 In a depression banks are liable to fail. 在经济萧条期间，银行很可能倒闭

? in the long run (=in the end)从长远来说,最后;

It'll be cheaper in the long run to use real leather. 使用真正的皮革终究是比较便宜的。 ? in the short term (从短期来说)

All adults in this country are liable for military service. ?

lie in 在于

The WTO is not the best place to address this issue in the short term. ?

(be) at a loss 不知所措；亏本

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sold the merchandise at a loss. 赔本卖出货物

elements. 在一敞篷船中漂泊，任由暴风雨摆布 ? of

I am at a loss to understand those remarks. ?

be in a mess 乱七八糟, 处境困难 make a mess 弄乱, 打乱

Your room is in a mess. Please tidy it. 你的房间杂乱不堪，请把它打扫干净。

be at ease. 安逸,自由自在

put the soldiers at ease while waiting for inspection. 等待检阅时让士兵们稍息

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major in 主修（某课程） I major in Applied Chemistry. as a matter of fact 实际上, 事实是 I'm going there tomorrow, as a matter of fact. 实际情况是我明天就要去那儿。

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bear(keep) sth in mind(=remember)牢记

You must bear in mind that your parents hope to depend on you to become a good doctor. 你要记住你的父母指望你成为一名好医生。

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? by all means 1. (=at all costs) 不惜一 切 2.

(=certainly) 当然行;

? bring(or call)to mind(=remember)使回想起

Thoughts of fishing brought to mind our youth. 想钓鱼的念头使我忆起了我们的青年时代 by mistake(由于粗心,健忘原因而)错误地 I took your pen by mistake.我错拿了你的钢笔。 ?

If you feel you need to ask any questions, ? by all means do so.

He was determined to become leader by all means ?

mistake sth for sth 把一物错认为另一物 I mistook Anna for his sister. 我误把安娜当作是他妹妹。

by means of 用…;

They succeeded by means of patience and sacrifice. 他们靠耐心和牺牲而取得了成功

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at the moment (=now) 此刻,现在

At the moment I am working. 此刻我正在工作。 for the moment (=for the time being)暂时 Pains for the moment, gains for the millennia. 功在当代,利在千秋

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by no means 完全不, 决不

This remark by no means should be taken lightly. 这次讲话绝不能等闲视之

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in memory of 为纪念…

The congress opened with a minute's silence in memory of those who died in the struggle.

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just a moment 稍等片刻 Just a moment and I'll tell you. 等一下我就可以告訴你

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on the mend (=in the process of recovering) 好转, 在康复中

We are trying to put inflation back into its cage and our economy is on the mend. 我们正在设法控制 通货膨胀，同时改善我们得经济。

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in a moment 片刻 I'll be with you in a moment. 我过会儿就和你在一起。

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at the last moment 在最后一刻

To everybody's delight, she arrived at the last moment.

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mention sth to sb 向某人提起某事 I hope you didn't mention my name to her. 我希望你没有向她提到我的名字。

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in the mood to do sth. 有情绪去做有心境做 I was in no mood to laugh and talk with strangers. 我没有心情和陌生人一起谈笑.

? at the mercy of (=in the power of) 任…摆布, 在… 支配下

drifting in an open boat, at the mercy of the

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no more…than 1.不多于… 2. 仅仅 only

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You should spend no more than 20 minutes on this task and write at least 150 words.

McDonald's is no more than a place to stop for a quick meal. ?

something for nothing. ?

nothing but 只有(＝only), 不过…而已 For a few months I thought and talked of nothing but Jeremy. He did nothing but complain.

for the most part 多半,一般来说, 在极大程度上 For the most part, foreign sector managers see nothing in the world market that they would not want to adopt in China.

? to say nothing of (=not to mention)更不用说…

Unemployment leads to a sense of uselessness, to say nothing of financial problems. ? do sth at short notice 只给很少时间准备

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at (the) most 最多, 至多 We can stay for two days at most. 我们最多能待两天。

There's no one available at such short notice to take her class.

? until further notice 在另行通知前

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make the most of 充分利用 We must make the most of it. 我们必须充分利用它。

The bad news was that all flights to Lanchow had been cancelled until further notice. ? take notice of (=pay attention) 注意

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be not much of(=not a good)不是很好的…

If you describe something as not much of a particular type of thing, you mean that it is small or of poor quality. It's not much of a career, you may think.

We want the government to take notice of what we think they should do for single parents. ? object to (=oppose to) 反对

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be something of 有点…,像…

Our professor is something of an eccentric. 我们教授的性情多少有点儿古怪

A lot of people will object to the book. ? objection to (接动名词) 反对

He has a strong objection to getting up early. 他强烈反对早起。

? on occasion(=now and then) 不 时 地 ,

必 要 时 If something happens on occasion, it happens sometimes, but not very often.

He treated them seriously and, on occasion, entertained them hilariously. ?

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name after 用…的名字命名 John was named after his uncle. 约翰与他叔父同名。

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native to 所产的 Banana is native to Taiwan. 香蕉是台湾的土（特）产。

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by nature 天生的, 生来 He was by nature affectionate. none other than 不是别人,正是…

It's none other than Tom! We thought you

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Africa! 是汤姆！我们以为你还在非洲！

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by occasion of (=because of) 由于 The football match was postponed be occasion of rain.

occupy oneself with (in) 忙于(某事) I occupied myself with all kinds of paint testing.

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for nothing (=free, without payment)免费, 徒然 What's wrong with you is that you think you can get

? it occurs to sb that… 某人想到…

It occurred to me that I could have the book sent to me.

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once and for all 永远地 一劳永逸地，彻底地 If something happens once and for all, it happens completely or finally.

We have to resolve this matter once and for all.

Now he has a chance to put his life back in order. ? out of order(=in bad condition)出毛病,发生故障

A machine or device that is out of order is broken and does not work. Their phone's out of order. ? made to order 定做的(衣服)

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all at once (=suddenly, now) 突然 I have to go, I really must, at once. once in a while (=occasionally) 偶尔

If something happens once in a while, it happens sometimes, but not very often.

Your body, like any other machine, needs a full service once in a while.

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Made-to-order business is also welcomed. ?

originate from(=begin)起源于,由引起

All theories originate from / in practice and in turn serve practice. 任何理论都来源于实践,反过来又 为实践服务。

on the outskirts (of) 在城郊 We live on the outskirts of the city. 我们住在这个城市的郊区。

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operate on sb 给某人做手术 The doctors operated on her stomach. 医生给她的胃动了手术。

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come/ go into operation 开始运转

When a rule, system, or plan comes into operation or you put it into operation, you begin to use it.

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owe…to 把…归于…

She owes her success to good luck. 她把成功归功于幸运。

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keep pace with 跟…并驾齐驱

If something keeps pace with something else that is changing, it changes quickly in response to it. Farmers are angry because the rise fails to keep pace with inflation.

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put/bring sth into operation 使…投产,运转 Cheaper energy conservation techniques have been put into operation in the developed world.

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be of the opinion 持有…的看法

If someone is of the opinion that something is the case, that is what they believe. (FORMAL) Frank is of the opinion that the 1934 yacht should have won.

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go to great pains=take pains 下功夫,努力 If you take pains to do something or go to great pains to do something, you try hard to do it, because you think it is important to do it. Social workers went to great pains to acknowledge men's domestic rights.

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in one’s opinion 按某人的看法

Well he's not making a very good job of it in my opinion.

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part with (=give up, let go of) 舍弃,卖掉

She hated to part with her favorite sweater, but it could not be mended and she had to throw it away. 她不愿舍弃她心爱的毛衣，可是，又没办法

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be opposed to… 反对…

My mother is opposed to the new plan. 我妈妈是反对这个新打算的。

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be opposite to 与…相反的 Her house is opposite to mine. 她的房子在我的房子对陎。

补好， 只得把它丢了。

? participate in (=take part in)参加

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(be) in order 井井有条,处于良好状态;

I will participate in the festivities.

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(be) particular about 讲究,挑剔(吃,穿)

I'm not particular about my clothes; I don't mind what I wear. 我不怎么讲究我的衣服，我不在乎我 穿什么。

beans.

? take pleasure in 喜欢做某事

If you describe someone as evil, you mean that they are very wicked by nature and take pleasure in doing things that harm other people. ? be on the point of doing sth (=be about to do sth)

刚要去做

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in particular (=especially) 特别是,尤其

You use in particular to indicate that what you are saying applies especially to one thing or person.

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(a) passion for 对…的热爱,热情 She had a passion for gardening. be patient with 对…耐心

I am not patient with people who I think are stupid. pay for 赔偿, 付款, 报偿, 处罚

Why should I pay the penalty for somebody else's mistake?.

If you are on the point of doing something, you are about to do it.

He was on the point of saying something when the phone rang.

? beside the point 不切正题,无关紧要

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To build another scyscraper in the city is beside the point. 在该城市再盖一座摩天大楼的问题不必 谈了。

? to the point 中肯, 扼要 adv.

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pay…for 付…的钱 I have paid 10 RMB for the toy. (be) at peace with 与…和睦相处 She is at peace with herself and her friends. 她帄和地对待自己和朋友

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remarks that were to the point; rambled and would not speak to the point. 和本题相关的话；随便地乱 讲却不讲与本题相关的 ? come to the point 谈主要问题

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in peace (=peacefully)安静,帄安

One more question and I'll leave you in peace.

Let come to the point directly.

? there is no point in doing sth 没必要做某事

? peculiar to… 特有的, 独具的

Language is peculiar to mankind. 语言是人类特有的。 ?

There was no point in staying any longer. ? point at (=indicate, direct attention)指着

penalty for 对…的处罚,罚金

What is the penalty for dangerous driving? 对危险驾车给予什么处罚？

If you point at a person or thing, you hold out your finger towards them in order to make someone notice them. ?

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perform on the piano(=play the piano) 演奏钢琴 persist in 坚持,固执

in person 亲自, 当陎 (on the spot)

point out (=indicate, show) 指出,指明

If you point out a fact or mistake, you tell someone about it or draw their attention to it.

? in place (in right or proper place) 放在应放的地

方 With everything in place, she started the slide show. 一切就绪，她开始放幻灯片 ?

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popular with/among 大众所喜爱的,拥戴 in the position of 处在…位置上 in practice 实际上(状语=in fact);

What happens in practice is what actually happens, in contrast to what is supposed to happen.

in place of (=instead of) 代替

Cooked kidney beans can be used in place of French

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In practice, workers do not work to satisfy their needs. ?

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previous to (=prior to) 在…之前

a day previous to Christmas 圣诞节的前一天 take pride in(=pride oneself on) 以…自豪 We take pride in offering you the highest standards. pride oneself on / upon 以…自豪

She prided herself on her ability to speak many foreign languages. 她为自己能讲多种外国语而感 到自豪。

out of practice 荒疏,不熟练

`How's your German?'n`Not bad, but I'm out of practice.'

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? prefer…to… (choose rather, like better) 宁要, 更

喜欢

I prefer coffee to tea 我喜欢咖啡胜过茶 ?

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in principle 原则上

They agree to the plan in principle. 他们原则上同意这个计划。

prepare for breakfast 准备吃早饭

If you prepare for an event or action that will happen soon, you get yourself ready for it or make the necessary arrangements.

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prior to (=before) 在…之前

If something happens prior to a particular time or event, it happens before that time or event. (FORMAL)

? prepare breakfast 作早饭 (这里的 prepare 相当于

manufacture or compound) ?

in the presence of 在…在场的情况下

The talks took place in the presence of a diplomatic observer.

In the car industry, the August sales will involve a build up of stocks prior to this date. ?

in private (=privately) 私下, 秘密地 Can I speak to you in private? 我可以私下同你谈谈吗？

? for the present(=for the time being, for now)暂且,

就现在来说; at present 现在,此刻

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in public 公开地

I do not want to speak about it in public. 我不想当众说这件事。

Something that exists or will be done for the present exists now or will continue for a while, although the situation may change later.

The ministers had expressed the unanimous view

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proceed from (=arise from, result from) 由…发出, 由…引起(产生)

Miserable sobs were heard to proceed from the next room. 从隔壁房间里传出悲怆的呜咽声。 proceed with ( =go on with sth) 继续进行

Let us proceed with our lesson. 我们继续上课吧。 in progress(=in the state of be done)进行中 The building of the largest bridge across the river in Adia is in progress. 这座亚洲最大的一座跨江大 桥正在建设中。

that sanctions should remain in place for the present. ?

preside over / at 主持(会议,业务等)

The special workshop was presided over ?

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by a famous scientist. 那次专题研讨会是由一位著名的科学家主持的。 ?

prevail over 占优势, 压倒, 战胜 The East Wind prevails over the West Wind. 东风压倒西风。

? prohibit…from (=forbid) 禁止, 阻止

Modesty prohibits me from saying what happened.

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prevent…from 使…不, 防止…做

We were prevented by heavy smog from seeing anything. 浓雾使我们看不到任何东西。

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羞怯妨碍我说出所发生的事情 ?

? out of the question (=impossible)不可能的

in proportion to 与…成比例

This door is narrow in proportion to its height. 这扇门就其高度的比例而言窄了些。

Starting over is out of the question. 从头开始是不可能的 ?

without question 毫无疑问

If you do something without question, you do it without arguing or asking why it is necessary

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be proud of 为…自豪

He is proud of his daughter's ability to speak four languages. 他为女儿能说四种语言而骄傲。

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be caught in the rain 被雨淋了 I was caught in the rain on my way home. at random (=without aim or purpose) 随便地, 任 意地, 胡乱地

Please chose a card at random from the deck. 从一副牌中任意选出一张

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provide for 为…做准备

We provided food for the hungry children. 我们为饥饿的孩子们提供食物。

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provide sb with sth 给某人提供某物

They provide us with food. 他们供给我们食物。 on purpose(=by intention, deliberately)故意, 特地 I came here on purpose to see you. 我特地来这里看你。

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range over (=cove, include) 范围包括

If a piece of writing or speech ranges over a group of topics, it includes all those topics.

The conversation ranged over the desirability

of such restaurants, the

and

? to the purpose (=useful for one’s purpose)得要领的, 中肯的 = to the point

He said something that was to the purpose. 他说了 一些中肯的话。

His answer was not to the purpose. 他的答案不得 要领。

shortcomings of men,

why it had only taken 15 minutes to cross a continent. ? ?

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be qualified in + 竞技项目 取胜 If you qualify in a competition, you are

successful in one part of it and go on to the next stage.

range between 范围在……与……之间不等 ranging between 5 and 15 在 5 和 15 之间变化 range from … to … Lether shoes range from $10 a pair. 皮鞋售价每双十美元起。

at any rate (=at all events)无论如何,总之

You use at any rate to indicate that the important thing is what you are saying now, and not what was said before.

At any rate, Pankin said that relations between the

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be qualified for 在某种职业上合格

If you qualify for something or if ?

something qualifies you for it, you have the right to do it or have it. ?

call…in question 对…表示怀疑 His honesty has been called in question. 他的诚实值得怀疑

two nations will be restored before the conference. ?

beyond the reach of 无法达到(得到,理解= out of reach of)

What he said is beyond the reach of my understanding. ?

within reach of 够得到,能拿到

? beyond (all) question (=without question)毫无疑问

You do not use out of the question to say that there is no doubt about something. The expression you use is beyond question.

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If you are not within reach of prompt medical treatment, then self-treatment is an emergency option. ?

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in the red 亏损,负债,赤字

If a person or company is in the red or if their bank account is in the red, they have spent more money than they have in their account and therefore they owe money to the bank. The theatre is $500,000 in the red.

react to 对…作出反应

How did your mother react to the news? She reacted by getting very angry. 你妈妈对这个消息的反应 怎样？她的反应是非常生气。

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(be) get out of the red 不再亏损

We have to produce new products to get out of the red otherwise we will go bankrupt.

我们应该生产新产品来谋求盈余，否则我们就会 破产了。

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react with 与…反应

An acid can react with a base to form a salt. 酸和碱起化学反应成盐。

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react against 作出反抗或反对反应

If you react against someone's way of behaving, you deliberately behave in a different way because you do not like the way they behave.

She reacted against the mindlessness and luxury of their lives.

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refer to…as 把…称做…

If you refer to someone or something as a particular thing, you use a particular word, expression, or name to mention or describe them. Marcia had referred to him as a dear friend. refer…to…涉及；提到, 查资料；参考

If you refer to a book or other source of information, you look at it in order to find something out. He referred briefly to his notebook.

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(be) ready for 准备好做… The new house is ready for occupation. 新屋可以居住了。

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in reality (=in fact, really) 事实上

He came across as streetwise, but in reality he was not.

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with/in reference to(=concerning, about)关于 You use with reference to or in reference to in order to indicate what something relates to.

I am writing with reference to your article on salaries for scientists.

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by reason of (=because of) 由于,因为

If one thing happens by reason of another, it happens because of it. (FORMAL) The boss retains enormous influence by reason of

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with/in regard to (=concerning)有关,关于

You can use with regard to or in regard to to indicate the subject that is being talked or written about.

The department is reviewing its policy with regard to immunisation.

his position. ?

it stands to reason that …理所当然

It stands to reason that if we leave late, we will arrive late. 当然是如果我们离开晚了，我们就会 晚到

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reason with (=argue) 与...评理

It's no use flying off the handle. You can reason with us.大发雷霆是没有用的。你可以跟我们讲道 理嘛！

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give one’s regards to sb 向…问候 Give my regards to your wife！

? regardless of (=without worrying about, despite, in

spite of) 不顾,不考虑

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We will persevere regardless of past failures. 尽管以前我们失败过，但仍要坚持下去 ?

The highway to the city is under repair now. ?

reply to 答复, 回答

A lot of people replied to our advertisement. 有许多人对我们的广告作出了反应。

in/with relation to 关于, 有关

He is the sixth person to be arrested in relation to the coup plot.

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beyond reproach 不受责备的;

Women in public life must be beyond reproach. beyond belief 以相信;

His story is beyond belief. 他的话难以置信。 beyond hope (in despair)绝望 You are beyond hope. 你没希望了。 resort to 诉诸于… (via, by, by means of ) resort to force 诉诸于武力

respond to 对…反应, 响应, 对(药)有效 This modest group size allows our teachers to respond to the needs of each student.

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relevant to 与…有关的

The scientist corresponds with colleagues in order to learn about matters relevant to her own research.

那个科学家和同事们相互通信以了解和她自己的 研究有关的事。

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to one’s relief 令…感到放心的是 To my relief he found the article acceptable.

? relieve…of… 解除,解脱;帮助拿,辞

退 Let me relieve you of that heavy parcel. 让我把你的重包裹解下来吧。 ? ?

? in response to(=as an answer to)回答,反应

The President's critics say he has been too timid in responding to changing international developments. ? be responsible for 对…负责, 是造成…原因

rely on 依靠(depend on), 信赖 You may rely on me. 你可以信赖我。 remark on(upon) 对…发表评论

If his host appreciated the irony, he didn't remark on it.

The worong operation seems to be responsible for the system instability

? rest on/upon(=depend on) 取决于，被搁在, 信赖

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remedy for 对…治疗法, 补救, 药物 Warmth is the best remedy for colds. 热疗是治感冒的最好方法。

If something such as a theory or someone's success rests on a particular thing, it depends on that thing. (FORMAL)

The long-term future of the country rests on how we teach our children.

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在

于, 由...负责

? remind sb of (It occurs to sb that…)提醒某人…,使 某人向想起

This reminds me of last year. 这使我想起去年的事。

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in good repair 维修良好;

If something such as a building is in good repair, it is in good condition. If it is in bad repair, it is in bad condition.

The monks of Ettal keep the abbey in good repair.

If authority, a responsibility, or a decision rests with you, you have that authority or responsibility, or you are the one who will make that decision. (FORMAL) ?

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in bad repair 维修不善

The road was in bad repair in parts. be under repair 在修理中

restrain…from(=hold back from)抑制不…… Gladys wanted to ask, `Aren't you angry with him?'

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But she restrained herself from doing so. ?

He will run the risk of losing his life to save the child. ?

restrict…to(=keep within limits)把限制于 He restricts himself to two cigarettes a day 限制每天吸两枝香烟

rule out (=leave out) 排除, 不考虑 The option of starting over has been ruled out. 重新开始这种选择已被排除考虑

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result in (=cause) 导致

The accident resulted in three people being killed. 这次事故造成三人死亡。

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in safety adv. 安全地

We are now in safety. 我们现在安全了。 Don't worry, they are in safety. 别着急，他们 很安全。

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with the result that 其结果是

I was absorbed in reading the newspaper with the result that I didn't hear what they were talking about.

for the sake of 为了……

\away from children.\ \为了安全,要把所有的药都 放在孩子们拿不到的地方。\

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in return (for) 作为报答; 以报答(for)

If you do something in return for what someone else has done for you, you do it because they did that thing for you.

You pay regular premiums and in return the insurance company will pay out a lump sum.

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be for sale 待售

That house is for sale. 那座房子待售。 on sale (=offered to be sold) 出售, 上市 Tickets on sale now! be satisfied with 满意

I wasn't satisfied with our treatment at that hotel, so

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in turn 轮流

There were cheers for each of the women as they spoke in turn.

I shall complain to the proprietor. ?

on a large scale 大规模地

They are preparing for war on a large scale. 他们正 在大规模地备战。 ? on schedule 按时,准时;

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get rid of 摆脱, 去掉, 除去

\are supposed to get rid of carelessness, for it often leads to irretrievable errors.\ \你们一定要克 服粗枝大叶,因为粗枝大叶常常引起无可挽回的 错误。\

The renovation is on schedule.

? ahead of schedule 提前; in advance 预先;

The task will be finished ahead of schedule if nothing prevents. ?

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be within one’s rights to do 有权(做)

It is within my rights to delete anything that I have posted.

behind schedule 落后于计划进度,晚于规定时间 We were two months behind schedule, and already over budget.

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give rise to (=lead to) 引起, 导致

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The heavy rain gives rise to the flood. 大雨引起了洪水。 ?

scrape through (in) 勉强通过，擦过

He scrape through an first-round interview 勉强通 过第一轮陎试

at the risk of (=with danger of)冒…的风险 To persuade the emperor from committing a mistake，even at the risk of offending him.

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start from scratch(=from the beginning)从头开始

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run(take)risk of (=do sth dangerous)的风险

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Let’s start from scratch and learn

anyone else knowing.

Dan found out that I had been meeting my ex-boyfriend in secret. ?

the simple technique needed to save shots from sand. ?

in search of(=in quest of)寻找;

Reservoirs are drying up and farmers have begun to leave their land in search of water.

in private 私下

Can I speak to you in private? 我可以私下同你谈谈吗？

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in honor of 为了表示敬意;

The United Nations has issued a stamp in honour of Captain Alfred Dreyfus.

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senior to 比…年长;

Williams felt himself to be senior to all of them. superior to 比…更好;

If one thing or person is superior to another, the first is better than the second.

We have a relationship infinitely superior to those of many of our friends.

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in memory of 为纪念

The congress opened with a minute's silence in memory of those who died in the struggle.

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in hopes of 为期待

I went to the bookstore in hopes of buying a cookbook.

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inferior to 比…差

His photographs were inferior to those taken by

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in pursuit of 为追求

If you do something in pursuit of a particular result, you do it in order to achieve that result.

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in a sense 在某种意义上 In a sense, both were right. sensitive to 对…敏感;

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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in behalf of 代表…的利益;

Declaration of Independence was signed by order and in behalf of the congress

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on one's behalf 为...的利益, 以…名义 Can my friend do it on my behalf? in favor of 为赞成…;

We are in favor of her promotion to president. 我们赞成她升为总裁

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sensible of 觉察到的;

He is sensible of the danger of his position. 他发觉他处境危险。

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in sequence 按顺序, 按先后次序

A couple of dozen letters and numbers are pressed in sequence on a keyboard.

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share in (=have a share in) 分摊, 分担

If you share in something such as a success or a responsibility, you are one of a number of people who achieve or accept it.

in support of 为支持…

Another union has voted for industrial action in support of a pay claim.

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in season 旺季, 处于交配期

If a female animal is in season, she is in a state where she is ready to have sex.

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share sth with sb 与…分享,分担,分摊,共用 He showed me the flat he shares with Esther.

? be shocked at / by 对…感到震惊

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in secret 秘密地;

If you do something in secret, you do it without

Relief workers were shocked by what they saw.

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fall short of 达不到

What Sanlly had done falled short of my expectations

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be sorry about/for 懊悔的,后悔的,难过的 A: Sorry for interrupting you. B: Never mind. 甲:对不起我打扰你了。乙:没关系。

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go short of (=be without enough of) 缺乏

If you go short of something, especially food, you do not have as much of it as you want or need.

? speak ill of 说…的坏话; speak badly of

speak well of 说…的好话 speak highly of

If you speak well of someone or speak highly of someone, you say good things about them. If you speak ill of someone, you criticize them. ?

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for short (in a short form) 为简便,简称 He's called Ed for short. 人们用简称叫他埃德 in short (=in a few words, in brief)简称

Try tennis, badminton or windsurfing. In short, anything challenging.

specialize in 专门研究, 专攻

That doctor specializes in children's illnesses. 那位医生专门研究儿科疾病。

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in short supply 供应不足

Food is in short supply all over the country. be short of (=lacking enough)缺乏,不够 We're short of cash. 我们现在现金不足

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in spite of (=despite) 尽管 They kept going in spite of their fears. 他们不顾害怕继续前进

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? on the spot 在现场, 在出事地点; 立即(=at

once) The question put me on the spot. 这个问题使我得 做出反应了。 ?

? be shy of

1. 不足的；缺乏的：(=be short of)

Eleven is one shy of a dozen. 十一比十二差一个 2. 有戒心的：不信任的；小心的(=be

cautious about)

I'm a bit shy of that sort of person. 我有点不太信 任那种人。

take a stand against 采取某种立场反对 take a stand for 采取某种立场支持…

A number of countries, including Australia, were prepared to take a stand for democracy and to take a stand against terrorism.

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catch the sight of (=see for a moment)瞥见 Jessica caught sight of Lois and waved to her.

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stare at 目不转睛地看, 凝视, 盯着

He stared at the word trying to remember what it meant. 他盯着这个单词，努力想记起它的意思。

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(be)in sight (=in view, visible) 看得见 Peace was in sight. 和帄在望。 out of sight 看不见

Keep out of my sight. 不要让我看见你。 know sb by sight 与…只陎熟

I don’t know her well. I just know her by sight. on the sly (=under the table) 偷偷地 The seller took extra payments on the sly. 销售人员暗中接受多给的钱

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in step 步伐一致;

in step with the times. 与时代步伐保持一致 out of step with the times. 与时代不一致 stick at (=continue to work hard at)继续勤奋地致 力于…;

stick one’s work 坚持工作;

stick at one’s books 勤奋读书

? out of step 步伐不齐

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smell of 有…的气味

The water hole is a cave that smells of terror.

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stick to (=refuse to leave or change)坚持; stick to one’s promise 比喻不食言

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stick to one’s friend 忠于朋友 ?

They are prepared to resort to violence in support of their beliefs. ?

in stock 有库存, 有现货

If goods are in stock, a shop has them available to sell. If they are out of stock, it does not.

be sure of (=have no doubt; certain)确信的

If someone is sure of getting something, they will definitely get it or they think they will definitely get it.

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be strict with 对…严格要求

If you are too strict with them, your children will see you as dictatorial.

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for sure / certain (certainly, definitely) 肯定地，有 把握地

We'll win for sure. 我们肯定会获胜

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be/go on strike 罢工

The miners went on strike and picketed the power stations.

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make sure about 弄清, 弄确实

Make sure he writes it down. 让他一定记下来

? subject…to(=cause…to experience)使受到 subject

(adj) to 易受到…的

? be surprised at 对……惊奇;

If you are surprised at something, you have a feeling of surprise, because it is unexpected or unusual. ? take sb by surprise 使…惊奇;

All citizens in this nation are subject to the law. 这个国家的全体公民都必须服从法律 Children are subject to colds. 易于感冒的孩子 ?

submit to 提交(hand in) 屈从(yield to) I submitted my papers to the examiner. 我把试卷交给主考老师。

If something takes you by surprise, it happens when you are not expecting it or when you are not prepared for it. ? to one’s surprise 使某人惊奇

If I submitted to their demands, they would not press the allegations. ?

substitute…for 以…代替… Only art can substitute for nature. suffer from 患…病; 受…苦痛

His friend has suffered from ill health for some years. 他朋友身体不好已有好几年了。

I thought he would be angry, but to my surprise, he smiled.

? suspect sb of 疑心某犯有…

The police suspect her of murder. 警察怀疑她犯了 谋杀罪

? be suspicious of (=not trusting)对…有疑心

I am suspicious of that woman - I think she may have stolen something from our shop. 我很怀疑那 位妇女，我想她可能偷了我们商店的东西。

? by sympathetic to/towards 对…同情,赞同

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be suitable for (=fit) 合适…的 This toy is not suitable for young children. 这个玩具不适合小小孩玩。

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in sum 大体上, 总之

In sum, the two countries are now true economic partners.

If you are sympathetic to someone who is in a bad situation, you are kind to them and show that you understand their feelings.

If you are sympathetic to a proposal or action, you approve of it and are willing to support it.

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supply sb with sth 向某人提供某物

The uterus is supplied with a rich network of blood vessels and nerves.

? in support of 以便支持

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sympathize with sb or sth 对…表示同情 I must tell you how much I sympathize with you for your loss, Professor.

It is a small country both in terms of size and population. ?

be on good terms with sb 关系好

Peely is not doing a good job, but he is always praised by the boss because he is on good terms with the boss.

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be in sympathy with 赞同,同情 =in support of If you take some action in sympathy with someone else, you do it in order to show that you support them.

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thank sb for sth 因…感谢某人 Tank you for directions.

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have sympathy with 对……怀有同情心 I have been a prisoner, so I have a lot of sympathy with other people in prison.

? think of/about (=be intent on doing sth.)

We are thinking of going to France. 我们考虑到法国去。 ?

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have a taste for 对……有兴趣、鉴赏力 If you have a taste for something, you have a liking or preference for it.

That gave me a taste for reading.

on second thoughts 经再三考虑之后

You can say on second thoughts or on second thought when you suddenly change your mind about something that you are saying or something that you have decided to do.

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have a taste of 经历、品尝过…

If you have a taste of a particular way of life or activity, you have a brief experience of it. This voyage was his first taste of freedom.

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be through with (=finish with) 做好,完成/ 不交往 If you are through with something or if it is through, you have finished doing it and will never do it again. If you are through with someone, you do not want to have anything to do with them again. I'm through with women.

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in good taste 大方,得体; in bad taste(反意) If you say that something that is said or done is in bad taste or in poor taste, you mean that it is offensive, often because it concerns death or sex and is inappropriate for the situation. If you say that something is in good taste, you mean that it is not offensive and that it is appropriate for the situation.

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See through 识破：看穿

We saw through his superficial charm. 我们很清楚他的表陎功夫 at one time 过去一度, 以前曾经

If you say that something was the case at one time, you mean that it was the case during a particular period in the past.

? to one’s taste 合…的口味, 中意 ＝to one’s liking

Classical music is also very much to my taste. ?

tell…from (=recognize) 辨别认出 tell of v. 讲述

The story tells of a runaway slave girl in Louisiana, circa 1850.

tell off 【informal】rebuke 责备：严厉指责；

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behind the times (思想,看法)落后于时代 You're behind the times. 你落伍了.

? behind time (=late) 迟到, 晚点 (没有

the) The train is ten minutes behind time. ?

He never listened to us when we told him off. ?

for the time being (=temporarily)暂时

For the time being, you will have to share this room

in terms of (=with regard to; in the light of) 就…… 而言;根据,按照

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