31.An opportunity as good as this arises / occurs only once in a blue moon.2. The boy felt guilty of taking money from his mother's handbag without permission.3. She did not give credence to a single word of his story.4. Generally speaking, teachers are tolerant of their students' mistakes.. I took it for granted you'd want to come with us, so I bought you a ticket.6. Thanks to the manager's repeated counseling, the staff soon broke the bad habit of coming late to work.7. He's furious with her now, but he'll forgive her soon. It's just/only a matter of a few hours. That's all.41.只有通过调查我们才有发言权。
(only)Only after investigation can we have the right to speak.2.我们决不应当盲从。
(on no account)On no account should we follow others blindly.3.他决不是担任这项工作的最佳人选。
(by no means)By no means is he the best person for the job.4.第一次成功决非是最后的胜利。
(in no way)In no way was the success in the first round the ultimate/ final victory.5.别处找不到这样美丽的景色。
(nowhere)Nowhere else could one find such beautiful scenery.6.他曾多次给了我忠告。
(many a time)Many a time has he given me good advice.7.献身于祖国现代化的人是幸福的。
(happy)Happy is he who dedicates his life to the modernization of his motherland/country.1.He failed to make it as a pop singer, but he turned out to be a successful businessman.2.The thrilling plot of the movie captured the hearts of the audience.3.One of the company’s main concerns is to ensure the safety of its employees.4.The retired president was unwilling to let go of his privileges.5.Nancy could feel hot tears welling up in her eyes.6.The best way to strengthen our bond is not to give gifts but to exchange our opinions frankly.7.You’ll end up in hospital if you drive your car like this.8.In truth we feared for her safety although we didn’t let it be known.5.1. If you can’t afford to pay in cash, you can buy the car on credit. (pay in installments)2. I said I’d help him and that’s what I’m going to do. I shall keep my word.3. I've a stake in this company and don't wish to see it go bankrupt.4. With the development of industrial production, the old feudal system began to fall apart.5. He is very competent and keeps everything straight on the farm.6. The new educational system aims to give the students the initiative to learn more subjects.7. Before starting on our trip we should tune the car up.71. It is a disgrace that he (should) lie in public.2. It is a pity that he should be so upset.3. It is a nuisance that I should have forgotten my ticket.4. It is a shame that our picnic should be spoiled by the rain.5. It is essential that you should attend the meeting.6. It is important that we should keep up with the most recent developments in the world.7. It is desirable that university students should know how to work with computers.8. It is strange that he should have gone away without letting us know.1. There is a Greek art collection on display at the museum at the moment.2. Lost in the forest and out of food, he was reduced to eating wild herbs and fruit to keep himself alive.3. This area has been marked off as a future playground.4. There was no choice but to wade through the muddy water.5. The congressman appealed to the government to set up more schools.6. They were in a dreadful plight when their money and passports were stolen while they were on holiday in a foreign country.7. At the urging of her friends, I arranged for a doctor to see her.8. He tried to keep up a calm appearance, but his trembling voice gave him away.91. She seems to take little pleasure in doing such things.2. The professor told us that the tradition of landscape painting could date from the prehistoric age.3. After attending the lecture of the famous writer, he decided to give up medicine and take toliterature.4. Let's dispense with the formalities and go directly into the discussion.5. These animals run extraordinarily fast and in consequence their hunting methods are very efficient indeed.6. The police searched every house in the district for the escaped criminal, but to no avail.7. Parents tend to take very great pride in the achievements of their children.101. Many developing countries, after independence, were afflicted with economic problems to begin with.2. In order to protect domestic industries, the government decided to impose anti-dumping tariff on imported products.3. Knowledge without practical experience counts for little.4. Thousands of people were forced to abandon their homes to the invading enemy troops.5. I have lived in Shanghai so long that I have looked upon the city as my second hometown.6. The roof will have to be propped up while repairs are being carried out.7. In the face of great hardship, he managed to keep his sense of humor.111. They usually leave off work at 5 o’clock, but today they have to work overtime.2. All the museums and art galleries in the city are open to the public for free/free of charge.3. It’s very discouraging to be sneered at by them all the time.4. She has been a little run down lately and the doctor has advised her to take a short holiday.5. The whole city is bathed in a sea of joy today.6. It’s very dark outside, and the sky is covered, as it were, with a black curtain.7. I booked two film tickets by phone yesterday in the name of Thomas.141. The people in the flooded area are hungry for food, clothes/clothing and medicine.2. As he sat up late watching TV, (it's) no wonder that he looks so tired.3. If I were you, I wouldn't get involved with/in those complicated affairs.4. Her skills are so excellent that the cakes she makes are simply works of art.5. I know it was my fault but there is no need to rub it in.6. This sort of work calls for a lot of patience.7. The government declared that its foreign currency reserve is strong enough to resist the financial crisis.151.The tourists cheered with excitement when they saw water cascading down the mountainside.2.Owing to the policy of reform, the small town is thriving day by day.3.Could you read through this for me and highlight the important points?4.At times I wonder if rote learning is worthwhile.5.The superstitions that used to prevail in Old China are disappearing gradually.6.Thanks to the improvement in export sales, the company has successfully fulfilled its marketing plan.。