1)大多數人 most people→ the majority of the population

2) 經常 often→frequently

? ? ?3) 我相信 I believe→ from my standpoint, from my perspective

? ? ?4) 必須 must→ it is a must for us to…

? ? ?5) 知道 know→ be aware of

? ? ?6) 因為 because→in that

? ? ?7) 最后 at last→eventually

? ? ?8) 然而 but→however

? ? ?9) 如果 if→provided that

? ? ?10) 各行各業的人 all kinds of people→people from all walks of life

? ? ?11) 引起，導致 lead to→contribute to

? ? ?12) 人 people→individuals

? ? ?13) 好的 good→desirable, beneficial

? ? ?14) 懷的 bad→undesirable

? ? ?15) 很多many→ numerous

? ? ?16) 越來越 more and more→ a(n) increasing/mounting number of

? ? ?17) 很 very→extremely

? ? ?18) 方面 side→aspects

? ? ?19) 表明 show→demonstrate, indicate

? ? ?20) 利用 use→utilize

? ? ?21) 因此/結果 so→therefore

? ? ?22) 部分 part→proportion

? ? ?23) 提高 improve→enhance

? ? ?24) 改變 change→transform

? ? ?25) 強調/重視 emphasize→ attach great importance to

? ? ?26) 培養 develop→cultivate

? ? ?27) 破壞 destroy→undermine

? ? ?28) 解決 deal with →tackle /figure out

? ? ?29) 普遍的 everywhere→universal

? ? ?30) 明顯的 obvious→apparent

? ? ?31) 在當今社會 in the modern society→in the current society

? ? ?32) 使 make→enable

1．occur 替換 think of

Suddenly I had an idea that someone had broken into my house. →

An idea occurred to me that someone had broken into my house.

It occurred to me that someone had broken into my house.

2．devote替換spend

He spends all his spare time in reading. →

He devotes all his spare time to reading.

3．seek替換want / look for

They sought ( wanted ) to hide themselves behind the trees.

4．average 替換ordinary

I’m an average ( ordinary ) student.

5．but替換very

The film we saw last night was very interesting. →

The film we saw last night was nothing but interesting.

The film we saw last night was anything but boring.

6．seat 替換sit

On his way to school, he found an old lady seated (sitting) by the road, looking worried.

7．suppose 替換should

He is supposed to ( should ) have driven more slowly.

8．appreciate 替換thank

Thank you very much for you help. →

We appreciate your help very much. / Your help is much appreciated.

9．the case替換 true

I don’t think it is the case ( true ).

10．on替換as soon as

As soon as he arrived, he began his research. →

On his arrival, he began his research..

11．due to替換because of

He arrived late due to ( because of ) the storm.

12．cover替換walk/read

After covering (walking) 10 miles, we all felt tired.

13．contribute to替換 be helpful/useful

Plenty of memory work is undoubtedly helpful to English study. →

Plenty of memory work will undoubtedly contribute to English study.

14．round the corner 替換 coming soon/ nearby

① The summer vacation is round the corner ( coming). Do you have any plans?

② Li Ming studies in a school round the corner (nearby).

15．come to light替換discover

The family were so pleased when they discovered the lost jewels. →

The family were so pleased when the lost jewels came to light.

16．have a ball替換have a good time/ enjoy oneself

After visiting the workshop, we went back to school. Every one of us had a ball ( had a good time ).

17．come up with替換think of

Jack is very clever. He often comes up with ( thinks of ) new ideas.

18．set aside替換save

Some students think that they should set aside some of their pocket money for

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books. (2004天津卷)

19．be of + n. 替換adj.

The products are of high quality (very good ) and are sold everywhere in China.

20．refer to 替換talk about/of, mention

The professor you referred to (talked about ) is very famous.

21．can not but / can not help but替換have to do

I could not but (had to) go home.

22．more often than not替換usually

More often than not (Usually), the meaning of many words can be easily guessed.

23．lest替換so that /in order that

I wrote down his telephone number so that I would not forget it. →

I wrote down his telephone number lest I (should) forget it.

24．be long for sth. / be long to do sth. 替換want to do sth./wish for

I want to see you very much. →

I am long to see you.

25．be caught up in/be crazy about/be absorbed in/be addicted to替換be interested in

He is caught up in ( very interested in ) collecting stamps.

26．more than替換very

① I’m very glad to learn that you are coming in September. →

I’m more than glad to learn that you are coming in September. ( NMET 2003 ) ② If there is anything I can do for you, I would be more than glad to help.(2004全國卷)

27．perfect (ly) 替換good/ very well

He speaks perfect ( good ) English./ He speaks English perfectly ( very well ).

28．do sb a/the favor 替換help

Would you please do me the favor ( help me ) to turn down the radio?

29．the other day替換a few days ago

The other day my brother and I went to the cinema by bicycle. ( NMET 1997 )

30．in the course of替換during

In the course of (During) the mountain-climbing, please help each other and pay special attention to your safety.

31．the majority of替換most

The majority of (Most of ) the interviewees prefer watching TV at home to going to the cinema.

32．consist of替換be made up of

Our class consists of ( is made up of ) 50 students.

33．be worn out替換 be tired / broken

① After five hours’ non-stop work, we were all worn out (tired).

② My shoes are worn out (broken). Please buy me a new pair.

34．become of替換 happen