2010 Flashcards
Two men stole the old lady’s handbag.
-> The old lady was
The old lady was robbed of her handbag.
One of our philosophers is supposed to have said this. (ATTRIBUTED)
This saying is attributed to one of our philosophers.
The minister gave no precise figures about the casualties.
-> The minister didn’t
The minister didn’t go into any casualties.
-> GO INTO (phrasal verb) thảo luận chi tiết
He threatened of officers with violence.
-> He made
He made threats the violence against the officers.
A government official leaked the story to the world press. (WIND)
The world press got wind of the story from a government official.
-> GET WIND OF (idiom) nghe phong phanh được điều gì (đặc biệt là bí mật)
Fares will be very likely to go up again this autumn.
-> It looks
It looks as if fares will go up again this autumn.
He’s becoming very successful. (PLACES)
He’s going places.
-> GO PLACES (idiom) có khả năng thành công trong tương lai
They’re faced with the choice of two alternatives. (HORNS)
They’re on the horns of a dilemma.
-> TO BE ON THE HORNS OF A DILEMMA (idiom) tình thế tiến thoái lưỡng nan
Owen is a good player but Rooney is better.
-> Very good
Very good as Owen is as a player, Rooney is better.
The president’s bodyguards stood behind him watching.
-> Watchfully
Watchfully standing behind the president were his bodyguards.
