公外Unit 4 American Dream.pptVIP

35. He grew in stature in my mind ---- He grew taller and greater in my mind. ---- most important of all Examples John is fair, hardworking, and above all, honest. I wont go with you, because its too far, too late, and above all, too dangerous. 36. above all 37. Tony did not begin on the bottom rung of the ladder. He began in the basement. ---- Tony had nothing when he arrived in the United States and he built up from nothing. 38. But, after all, the balance sheets were exactly the same. ---- But after ail, what Tony and the greatest industrialists achieved was exactly the same. 39. create ---- produce or make (esp. sth. new) Examples Hawking created a new theory of the universe. The Bible says that God created the world. 5. clean up ---- make clean and tidy Examples Ill go shopping with you as soon as Ive cleaned up the kitchen. I hate cleaning up after a party. 6. helpful ---- useful in making a situation better or easier; always willing to help people Examples Sometimes it is helpful to make a list of everything you have to do. Any information would be helpful in determining what happened to her. She is such a pleasant and helpful child. 7. do with ---- (used in questions with what) deal with Examples What do you do with such rude boys? What are we going to do with the huge rock lying in the middle of the road? 8. determination ---- the ability to continue trying to achieve what you have decided to do even when this is difficult (uncountable noun, often followed by infinitive to) Examples He showed great determination by continuing to play after hurting his foot. Her determination to do well made her keep on studying. 9. personnel 1) the department in a large company or organization that deals with employees, keeps their records, and helps with any problem they might have; human re sources (uncountable noun, used with a singular or plural verb) Examples Personnel has/have received your application form. Her first job after graduation was in Personnel