英语作文高级词汇.ppt

1. devote 替换 spend He spends all his spare time in reading. → He devotes all his spare time to reading. 2. seek 替换 want They sought (wanted) to hide themselves behind the trees. 3. average 替换 ordinary I’m an average (ordinary) student. 4. be worn out 替换 be tired After five hours’ non-stop work, we were all worn out (tired). 5. be supposed to 替换 should He is supposed to (should) have driven more slowly. 6. appreciate 替换 thank Thank you very much for your help. → We appreciate your help very much. 7. the case 替换 true I don’t think it is the case (true). 8. on 替换 as soon as On his arrival (As soon as he arrived), he began his research. 9. due to 替换because of He arrived late due to (because of) the storm. 10. cover 替换 walk After covering (walking)10 miles, we all felt tired. 11. contribute to 替换 be helpful / useful Plenty of memory work is undoubtedly helpful to English study. → Plenty of memory work will undoubtedly contribute to English study. 12. round the corner 替换 coming soon / nearby The summer vacation is round the corner (coming) Li Ming studies in a school round the corner (nearby). 13. come up with 替换 think of Jack often comes up with (thinks of) good ideas. 14. set aside 替换 save Some students think that they should set aside (save) some of their pocket money for books. 15. be of + n. 替换 adj. The products are of high quality (are very good) and are sold everywhere in China. 16. more often than not 替换 usually More often than not (usually), the meaning of many words can be easily guessed. 17. more than 替换 very If there is anything I can do for you, I would be more than (very) glad to help. 18. the other day 替换 a few days ago The other day (A few days ago) my brother and I went to the cinema by bicycle. 19. in the course of 替换 during In the course of (During) the mountain-training, please help each other and pay special attention to your safety. 20. the majority of 替换 most The majority of (Most of) the interviewees prefer watching TV at home to goi