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If the US is willing to negotiate on an equal _______, our doors are always open. |
If the US is willing to negotiate on an equal footing, our doors are always open. |
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____s (hundreds of thousands) of people protest extradition bill |
Lakhs of people protest extradition bill |
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Because dam-building ... is high-cost, generates massive profits and creates massive ________s." |
Because dam-building ... is high-cost, generates massive profits and creates massive kickbacks. |
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a _______ array of fresh fruit and vegetables |
a rainbow array of fresh fruit and vegetables |
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the _________ (massive) debt associated with them |
the mountain debt associated with them |
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Hong Kong has a long and _______ (famous <literaray>) history of political protest |
Hong Kong has a long and storied history of political protest |
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We have made ____ attempts to ______ differences and _________ doubts |
We have made many attempts to narrow differences and eliminate doubts |
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This paper summarized the difference between physical farming and ________ farming |
This paper summarized the difference between physical farming and chemical farming |
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A boy ____es for coins with a string and a magnet along the Yamuna River |
A boy fishes for coins with a string and a magnet along the Yamuna River |
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Similarly, his images make no attempt to _________ blame. |
Similarly, his images make no attempt to apportion blame. |
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I take photos of it __ __ I were taking photos of a person. |
I take photos of it as if I were taking photos of a person. |
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In short, the volume of international students flowing into Australia’s universities are likely nearing its peak as __________ nations offer sweeter __________s in post-study work and residency, source countries improve their education ________s, and Australian tertiary institutions lose their prestige value after lowering their standards. |
In short, the volume of international students flowing into Australia’s universities are likely nearing its peak as competitor nations offer sweeter enticements in post-study work and residency, source countries improve their education standards, and Australian tertiary institutions lose their prestige value after lowering their standards. |
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a person who goes on a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure, that is completed in one day |
day tripper |
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1. Stay for the night in a particular place. 2. A stop or stay lasting one night. |
Overnight |
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For Venice to be enjoyed by tourists, the city also needs to _____ as a place for everyday life |
For Venice to be enjoyed by tourists, the city also needs to exist as a place for everyday life |
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Pedestrian |
Foot traffic n[U] |
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a small area of a country, city etc |
Locality <in this locality> |
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It's all gain and no ____es |
It's all gain and no losses |
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What ____s a city is its inhabitants |
What makes a city is its inhabitants |
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I've got just the _____ to cool you down. |
I've got just the thing to cool you down. |
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A ____'s guide to treating death |
A user's guide to treating death |
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to endure the short-term ____ ___ the long-term ____ of doing the right thing. |
It says he chose to be mistreated—to endure the short-term pain for the long-term gain of doing the right thing. |
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Most important <a question of _______ing importance> |
Overriding |
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very much or very quickly |
like crazy |
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Extremely/wildly good |
Crazy good |
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That's enough _________(练习). |
That's enough practicing. |
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Unforgettable quotes, film stills, and original posters and memorabilia _________ you to the world of each film |
Unforgettable quotes, film stills, and original posters and memorabilia transport you to the world of each film |
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to tell the difference between one thing and another. |
know something from something |
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...make me think that... |
...get me thinking that... |
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spend more time and ______ effort on |
spend more time and mental effort on |
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11% of American adults were not sure they’d ever heard of the Holocaust, ___ing to one in five millennials |
11% of American adults were not sure they’d ever heard of the Holocaust, rising to one in five millennials |
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But Lam insisted the government wouldn't _____(budge, blink) |
But Lam insisted the government wouldn't waver |
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Lam was born in the same city that some residents claim she is selling ___ __ Beijing. |
Lam was born in the same city that some residents claim she is selling out to Beijing. |
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地方行政长官 |
prefect |
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Lam was ______ed by an election committee that consists of 1,200 members in theory from a cross-section of Hong Kong society |
Lam was promoted by an election committee that consists of 1,200 members in theory from a cross-section of Hong Kong society |
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What a __________ a few days ____! |
What a difference a few days made! |
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尊重基本事实 |
Respect basic facts |
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抛弃偏见 |
disgard prejudice |
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diplomatic leverage __ the US |
diplomatic leverage by the US |
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In the past decade Beijing has been attempting to woe the island back _______ a ________ of promises and threats. |
In the past decade Beijing has been attempting to woe the island back through a combination of promises and threats. |
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They know that China today is under the control of the most powerful and ruthless leader in decades __ President Xi Jinping. |
They know that China today is under the control of the most powerful and ruthless leader in decades in President Xi Jinping. |
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be likely to |
stand to <stand to gain/lose/win/make> If rule of law disappeared there, China stood to suffer painful economic losses. |
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A ____-______ game or contest is one in which the people involved can gain or lose a great deal. |
A high-stakes game or contest is one in which the people involved can gain or lose a great deal. |
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the troops who ________ed (led) the rescue mission |
the troops who spearheaded the rescue mission |
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Feel like a _________ in your own country |
Feel like a foreigner in your own country |
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(School quite traditional) Someone in the past did the ____ as well |
Someone in the past did the same as well |
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put...in danger |
place...in harm's way |
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<informal>a vacation, or the destination or accommodations for a vacation. |
Getaway "a perfect family getaway" "a popular island getaway" |
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to feel very healthy |
feel one's best |
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£14m for Adams would _________ real value for money |
£14m for Adams would represent real value for money |
