1、batas blind as a bata baseball/cricket batcongratulatecongratulate sb on sthcongratulate them on their victorycongratulations on your good exam resultsassumeI had assumed him to be an honest person.Its generally assumed that stress is caused by heavy work.He assumed full responsibility for the work.
2、This matter has assumed considerable importance.He assumed an air of concern.assumingAssuming that your plan is perfect, how can we carry it out?do wonderswork wondersHer new diet and exercise has done/worked wonders for her. tendWomen tend to live longer than men.His views tend towards the extreme.
3、Doctors and nurses tended (to) the injured.tendency have a tendency to do sthimmune to People who have been vaccinated are immune to the virus.You will eventually become immune to criticism.He was so stubborn that he was immune to all suggestions.No one should be immune from accusation.reducereduce
4、the speed/cost/the risk of be reduced to They were reduced to begging in the street.She was reduced to tears by their criticism.reductionroutineMake exercise a part of your daily routine.We clean and repair the machines as a matter of routine.She needed a break from routine.routine tests/jobstretchH
5、e yawned and stretched.He stretched across the table for some bread.Fields and hills stretched out as far as we could see.The towns history stretches back to before 1500.I need a new car, but my savings wont strech to it.At the end of a workout, spend time cooling down with some slow stretches.range
6、The hotel offers a wide range of facilities.Most of the students are in the 15-17 age range.Its difficult to find a house in our price range.She has had a number of different jobs ,ranging from chef to swimming instructor.averageabove/below/on averagean average rate/cost /price/speedThere was nothin
7、g special about the film. It was only average.stickHe stuck a stamp on the envelope.stick with They decided to stick with their original plan.stick to She stuck to her story.stick outThey wrote the notice in big red letters so that it would stick out.be stuck in stick together We should stick togeth
8、er when were in troubleThousands of holidaymakers remained _(stick) abroad due to the pandemic.make up for compensate for make up make up an excusemake up 50%make up with sb be made up of He devoted his time to make up for the lesson he missed when he was ill. I have to catch up on my sleep. sweatsw
9、eatyShe wiped the sweat from her faceI woke up in a sweat.sweat heavilyno sweatlack a lack of food/skills/moneyDespite his lack of experience, he got the job.lack sth He lacks confidence.be lacking in He felt nervous , increasingly lacking in confidenct about himself.maintainmaintain a balance/a clo
10、se relation/contactThe house cost a fortune to maintain.He maintained that the money was donated for international purpose.announceannouncementHe will anounnce tonight that he is resigning from office.A ring at the doorbell announced Jacks arrival.announce sth to sb Please announce to you class that
11、 there will be no class tomorrow.declare declar war against/onupdateupdate the computer systemsupdate sb on sthPlease keep me updated on the progress of the project.Its important for the figures _(update)in response to respond to make a response to He responded to my suggestions wiht a smile.He smil
12、ed in response to my suggestions.replacereplace sth with/by sthreplace supper with/by fruitsubstitutesubstitute A for Bsubstitute B with AHe drained his glass and replaced it on the bar.in place of /in ones placetake ones place /take the place ofYou can use milk in place of cream in this recipe. It
13、is unlikely that the Internet will take the place of the television completely.athleteathletican athletic figureboxing a telephone boxWhats on the box tonight?to tick a boxThe movie was a box office hita boxing champion/matchgive sb a box on the earscourtthe civil/criminal courtsThey took him to cou
14、rt for breaking the contract.a tennis/badminton/basketball courtweatherWe will have the party outside weather permitting.She goes out jogging in all weathers.under the weatherI was still feeling a bit under the weather.She refused to resign, intending to weather the storm.nearbynearby residents Ther
15、e were complaints from nearby residents.The car is parked nearby.positionin a position of power /strenghth /authorityWhat would you do in my position?Make sure that you are working in a comfortable positionto declare/shift ones position on sth the companys dominant position in the world marketHe held a senior position in a large company.
