出生率是出生数与人口数之比。 The birth rate is the number of births compared to the number of the people.
of the (numbered) quality a first-rate performer
表明某事不可能 Even if…… moreover The only way to do sth would be ….and/but ……are such that A….. All it would do is….
Greyhound banned smoking on buses on its own initiative, before it became law. On one’s own initiative 主动 Take the initiative to do sth
1) value, cost, speed, etc. measured by its relation to some other amount The world’s forests are disappearing at an even faster rate than experts have thought.
What can you expect from a pig is but a grunt.
Modern people can’t without………
Do away with… Do away with unreasonable rules and regulations.
For the party she did her hair up with a ribbon. I don’t like blouses that do up in the back.
All we can do now is remain cool-headed.
ability to make decisions and take action without the help of others If you show that you have initiative, you will sooner or later be promoted.
I am sure I will meet you soon, whether here or in New York.
You can have either french fries, baked potatoes, or mashed potatoes.
Likely : adj probable
Inquire after Inquire for Inquire into
inquire/ask/question/interrogate
Inquire has the same meaning but is more formal, and is not followed by a noun or pronoun object. Be sure to inquire about local regulations well before your trip. To question a person is to ask them a lot of questions, especially oficially, and to interrogate suggests that someone is being held by force and asked questions that they are unwilling to answer, for example by the police or an enemy.
What money I have has been given to her. What songs he has learned are about love. What few I had were stolen. What little I had was stolen. He is what you call a snob..
If you assure someone of soemthing, you tell them that it is really true or will happen. Adam assured me that he would call. You reassure someone who is worried by telling them that there is nothing to worry about. The government needs to reassure the people that the food suppy is safe. You may insure soeone or something against something bad happening to them by paying money to an insurance company. The apartment building is insured against earthquakes. If you ensure that something happens, that means you make certain or make sure (less formal) it does happen. The new treaty will ensure peace. I can’t ensure that he will be here in time.
High-handed
High-minded High-powered a high-powered law firm Highly placed \\\身巨要职的 歌词翻译nor
Years of protest finally brought about change in the lasw.
It is likely that….
It is highly likely that if there is any hole, the wind will blow in. It is highly likely that the rumor is based on facts.
The likely outcome of the contest varies from moment to moment. Is it possible to get to the city by train, or must I take a bus
An inquiring mind/read/reporter 寻根究底的．．．． Make inquires about sth.
Paraphrase: An inquiring mind/read/reporter 寻根究底的．．．． Make inquires about sth.
Such that/as…. 哀兵必胜 The soldiers’ indignation is such that they are bound to win.
Highly successful Highly-educated women
Speak highly of sb. A highly-paid official
Aim high Search high and low
Watch what I do closely. The prisoners are closedly guarded. Close to school
It is impossible to prevent science and technology from further development.
The competition force Inquire minds Human initiative and inventiveness
Set the clock back/ahead/forward
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Out strategy : to ensure that the changes are in the right direction, based on the informed decision.
In tow minds about science: Expect steady increase in living standards Disturst science
It is probable that he has forgotten our appointment
See sth. As….
You may choose what interests you. (the thing which) What is useless to you may be useful to me. ( anything that) I know what you are doing. What I want is not ill-gotten gains. This is what I know. Listen to what he is talking about. They are discussing what they know nothing about.
1.They proposed that the date of the congress be a few months. 2.The trees in the orchard many apples. 3. He was well . 4. At the meeting the next morning, they many problems and discussed them one by one.
Even if city dwellers are tired of the fast-paced life, they still have to face up to it. Moreover, it is unrealistic to give up everything and move to the countryside. The only way for them to lead a slow-paced farm life would be the virtual game of stealing vegetable, and modern people’s depression is such that the virtual game only makes them more isolated . All it would do is produce more mental sicknesses.