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1.or

(表示一词语对另一词语的解释关系或为其同义词语) 即, 亦即:

an increase of 50p, or 10 shillings in old money

(增加50便士, 合旧币10先令)

a kilo, or two pounds (一公斤, 亦即两磅)

geology, or the science of the earth's crust

(地质学, 即研究地壳的科学.)

2.replace

replace, take one's place, take the place of, instead of, instead

e.g.:

She couldn't attend the meeting, so her assistant took her place.

She couldn't attend the meeting, so her assistant did instead of her / instead / in place of her.

She couldn't attend the meeting, so her assistant replaced her.

(她不能出席会议, 所以由助手替她.)

in the first place in place of in place

e.g.:

The chairs of the concert were nearly all in place.

out of place

His clothes look out of place in the office.

3.tip

e.g.:

the tip of one's nose (鼻尖)

He left a tip under his plate. (他把小费放在盘子下面了.)

Here's a handy tip for removing stains from clothing.

(有个除掉衣服上污点的窍门儿.)

4.fade away

1)（从视野中,听力范围中,记忆中等）逐渐消失,变得模糊不清:

e.g.:

The voices became louder and closer and then faded away again.

As the years passed, the memories faded away.

2)（指人）散开, 死亡:

e.g.: The crowd just faded away. (人群刚刚散去.)

She's fading away. (她已奄奄一息.)

Practice:

(1)He accidentally ________ that he hadn't been home for three weeks.

A．let out B．gave up C．let in D．gave out

(2)Nowadays，there is a ________ increase in children's creativity，for they are greatly encouraged to develop their talents.

A．sharp B．slight C．natural D．modest

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