综合英语教程4 翻译

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1.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.

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1.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.

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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.

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1. It is a disgrace that he (should) lie in public.