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(1)We mustn't
lose sight of
lose sight of
the significance of environmental protection while advancing economy.This is the key to sustainable development.
(2)He did not want to
take up
take up
a competitive sport like mountaineering.
(3)The mystery of the murder was finally solved after new evidence
came to light
came to light
.
(4)Construction of the teaching building
has sped up
has sped up
by far,because it must be completed by the end of this year as scheduled.
(5)In the current economic crisis,a large number of workers in the factories nationwide
have been laid off
have been laid off
to reduce the costs.
(6)The rescue team
consisting of
consisting of
soldiers,doctors and the local policemen arrived at the quake-stricken area as fast as they could,racing against the clock to save each living soul.
(7)No matter what difficulties we meet on our way,we need to accomplish our goals
by all means
by all means
.
(8)Negotiations
broke down
broke down
.I'm now staring to worry that we'll never reach an agreement for a new contract.
(9)With over 150 different recipes from more than 100 varieties of pasta,Carmen is never
at a loss
at a loss
for
something to cook.
(10)He extremely hard to
make out
make out
his parents' expectations.