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第一、短語精講
1. as it is：實際上
As it is, we can hardly get to the station by 6 o'clock.
事實上，我們六點鐘以前是很難趕到車站的。
I thought he would get better. As it is, he is getting worse.
我以為他會變好。但事實上，他愈變愈糟。
2. in the wrong：有錯，負有責人
He knew he was in the wrong,but was determined to face it out.
他知道自己錯了,但決心堅持到底。
I'm the one in the wrong. I bit your head off.
是我的不是，是我挫傷了你。
3. cheer up：高興起來，振作起來
I think he misses her terribly. You might cheer him up.
我估計他是太想念她了，也許你可以讓他打起點兒精神來。
I wrote that song just to cheer myself up.
我寫那首歌是給我自己打氣的。
4. at stake：在危險中，在危機關頭，處于成敗關頭
The life of the sick man is at stake.
病人的生命在危急中。
The Chinese nation has reached a point where its very existence is at stake.
中華民族到了這生死存亡的關頭。
5. at table：在進餐時
Children must learn to behave at table.
小孩吃飯時必須有規矩.
He was at table when I called.
我過訪時，他正在吃飯。
6. expect of：期望，期待
What do you expect of him? He is young and hasn't cut his wisdom teeth yet.
你對他能寄予什么希望呢？他初出茅廬，還未到懂事年齡。
Your work does not come up to what we expect of you.
你的工作沒達到我們的期望。
Don't expect too much of his idea.
不要對他的主意期望過高。
7. all over：到處，遍及
The bank has branches all over the country.
那家銀行在全國各地設有分行。
His comments have inflamed teachers all over the country.
他的評論激怒了全國教師。
I'm aching all over.
我周身疼痛。
I itch all over.
我渾身癢。
8. act as：充當，擔任
He acted as secretary to the board.
他充任委員會的秘書。
A trained dog can act as a guide to a blind person.
經過訓練的狗能擔任盲人的向導。
第二、泛講短語
1. a habit of：......的習慣
2. apologize to someone：像......道歉
3. fulfill the extra duties：完成額外任務
4. in the dining room：在客廳里
