But here their common traits end.但他们的相似之处仅止于此
Paris is bidding to host the next Olympics.
Bid your farewell
Bade her good morning
This is a rather sensitive issue-I think we’d better soft-pedal it for the moment.低调
They might allow potential controversy to deter them from investigating sensitive subjects.
The decline in estrogen often coincides with many life changes.
Stand up to the intense scientific scrutiny经得起考验
The issue was settled without a trial庭外和解
Address the problem
He was accused of appropriating club funds.
I really appreciate your help.
His face betrayed (流露感情)nothing.
The hotel boasts(拥有) two swimming pools and a golf course.
He has always championed (提倡)the cause of gay rights.
Command (值得) a six-figure salary
The increase in racial tension constitutes a threat to our society.
The thought of war was too awful to contemplate(考虑端详).
Contend for power
Such arguments are not easily countered.(object)
Get the credit he deserves
Distinguish between normal and misbehaving
Relations with Japan could soar.
Spark a job-creating burst
Stage (hold) an impromptu press conference
Steer (guide) the conversation away from
Suppress the flow of information
Curb inflation/government spending/temper
I wholeheartedly endorse your remarks.(praise)
Evade the press
File suit
Forge a new career
He forged through the crowds to the front of the stage.
These talks could herald a new era of peace.
Impose limitations on
Institute a number of changes实行一些改革
Pursue the policy/career/the matter
Resort to violence
Restore stability
Undermine faith
Revive the ancient tradition
Shed light on/tears
exploit natural resources/potential
Stand on principle坚持原则
Detest evil嫉恶如仇
The cottages accommodate up to six people.
Accommodate to/adapt to
Accumulate wealth
A Health and Safety agency would administer new regulations.
She adores Mexican cuisine.
Measures to alleviate unemployment
Appease the critics
Outraged minority groups will not be placated by promises of future improvements.
The issue has assumed considerable political proportions.(assume office上任)
He assumed a look of indifference but I knew how he felt.(pretend)
The film was billed as a romantic comedy.宣称
Friendship blossomed into love
The company cited a 12% decline as evidence that overall demand for its products is falling.
The police said if no one claims the watch, you can keep it.
The music complements her voice perfectly.
Contain military growth(control)
Convene a summit
Defy the majority decision
Renewed fighting threatens to derail the peace talks.
Derive satisfaction from playing violin
High prices are deterring many young people from buying houses.
Rising unemployment has diminished the bargaining power of people with jobs.
That needs to be disciplined, not indulged
The long journey completely drained me.
They are making the most elaborate preparations for the wedding.
A sense of guilt was deeply embedded in my conscience.
Engineer a corporate future
Envision a future预见想象
Eradicate corruption
The escalating rate of inflation will almost certainly bring escalating prices.
That smell always evokes memories of my old school.
His work visa expires in August.
Foster an interest in classical music
Fret about为烦恼
Jeopardize the health (threaten/endanger)
Lobby for better health care facilities
Loom on the horizon迫近
He moonlighted as a cabbie in the evenings to pay the rent.
It’s hard to penetrate her mind.
The new tax will be phased in over two years.
Subsidies to farmers will be phased out by next year.
Diary products may provoke allergic reactions in some people.
She started to giggle, but Bob quelled her with a look.
China reclaims Hong Kong in 1977.
Reconcile science and religion
He relinquished his claim to the throne.(renounce)
Fails in its attempt to restrain prices
Scramble to buy
Snap at each other数落
Snap up争相抢购
Surpass everyone’s expectations
Unravel the secrets of human DNA
A new government policy on forests is due to be unveiled in April.
Verify your account/report/theory
It’s a relatively simple task that really doesn’t warrant a great deal of time being spent on it.(justify)
He couldn’t abide laziness.
Abide by
Beef up its air force
Bolster sb’s morale
Breach the agreement
The bristles on his chin
She chided herself for being so impatient with the children.
Confine our discussion to the matter in question
The measure were decried as useless.
We have been deluged with applications for the job.
Opinions diverge greatly on this issue.
The company branched out into selling insurance.
He was extremely tired but sleep eluded him.睡不着
Entertain hopes of a reconciliation
These movies seem to epitomize the 1950s.缩影
Everyone’s entitled to their own opinion.每个人都有权发表自己的意见
This ticket does not entitle you to travel first class.(justify)
She was extolled as a genius.exalt
Hotel costs gobbled up most of their holiday budget.
Grab a bite匆匆
She was indicted on charges of corruption.
The material can be copied without infringing copyright.
The managing director’s presence inhibited them from airing their problems.
She invoked several eminent scholars to back up her argument.
The bus jolted to a halt.
Use technology to leverage the work(facilitate)
He mimicked her southern accent.
The climbers had to negotiate a steep rock face.越过
He nudged me and whispered用肘推
Considerations of safety override all other concerns.
Override the committee’s decision
Precipitate his downfall
Reiterate an argument
A receding hairline
I don’t relish the prospect of getting up early tomorrow.
We have a rendezvous for next week, don’t we?
Campaign for the repeal of law
Food stocks were replenished by/with imports from the USA.
Measures to revitalize the inner cities
Rig the market
Scurry up and down跑上跑下
Simulate conditions on the seabed
Simulate surprise/feign
Solicit opinion/fund
Spearheading a campaign for a new stadium in the town(pioneering)
Synchronize our watch
Tout their services on local radio吹嘘/黄牛
Trudge up the hill跋涉
Trumpet sb’s achievements
The change of management ushered in fresh ideas and politics.
I have every confidence that this decision will be fully vindicated.
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