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Escape _being_ (be) impossible, the rabbit turned to confront the dog.
inner a. 內部的，里面的
Sarah seemed to have an inner strength that nothing could shake.
surrounding a. 周圍的
Hundreds of people have fled from the fighting in the city and are now living in the surrounding hills.
surroundings n. 周圍的事物；環境
Some butterflies blend in with their surroundings so that its difficult to see them.
steady a. 1. 平穩的，穩定的，一貫的；2. 穩固的，牢固的
Ill hold the boat steady while you climb in.
steadily adv. 1. 平穩地，穩定地；2. 穩固地，牢固地
prices have risen steadily.
vivid a. 清晰的；生動的
parts of my childhood are so vivid to me that they could be memories of yesterday.
trace
v. 跟蹤，查找
The phone company were unable to trace the call.
n. 1. 痕跡，蹤跡；2. 微量，少許
She stayed in the house for a few weeks, but when she went, she left no trace of having been there.
well
Human being
modest a. 1. 謙虛的，謙恭的；2. 適中的，不過分的
She is very modest about the prizes she has won.
investment n. 投資；投入
Stocks are regarded as good long-term investments.
to excess 過分，過度，過量
They both eat to excess.
substitute… for
You can substitute oil for butter in this recipe.
contrary to 與…相反
In fact, contrary to popular opinion，I wasnt crying in my exam yesterday - I had something in my eye!
put off 延期；阻礙
The meeting has been put off for a week.
I cant put off going to the dentist any longer.
Let go (of) 放開，放手
Let go of my hand, youre hurting me!
draw on 用作來源，依靠
Like many writers, she draws on personal experience in her work.
dream of 夢想
When I was young, I dreamed of becoming a pilot.
impress… on 使…銘記，牢記
Hes always trying to impress on me how much easier life is if youre well-organized.
free from 沒有…的；不受…的
Ensure the wound is free from dirt before applying the bandage.
put aside 放在一邊，撇開；儲存
Every week I put aside a bit of money for a rainy day.
