1. occur 替換 think of
Suddenly I had an idea that someone had broken into my house. →
An idea occurred to me that someone had broken into my house.
It occurred to me that someone had broken into my house.
2. devote替換spend
He spends all his spare time in reading. →
He devotes all his spare time to reading.
3. seek替換want / look for
They sought ( wanted ) to hide themselves behind the trees.
4. average 替換ordinary
I’m an average ( ordinary ) student.
5. but替換very
The film we saw last night was very interesting. →
The film we saw last night was nothing but interesting.
The film we saw last night was anything but boring.
6. seat 替換sit
On his way to school, he found an old lady seated (sitting) by the road, looking worried.
7. suppose 替換should
He is supposed to ( should ) have driven more slowly.
8. appreciate 替換thank
Thank you very much for you help. →
We appreciate your help very much. / Your help is much appreciated.
9. the case替換 true
I don’t think it is the case ( true ).
替換as soon as
As soon as he arrived, he began his research. →
On his arrival, he began his research..
to替換because of
He arrived late due to ( because of ) the storm.
r替換walk/read
After covering (walking) 10 miles, we all felt tired.
ribute to替換 be helpful/useful
Plenty of memory work is undoubtedly helpful to English study. →
Plenty of memory work will undoubtedly contribute to English study.
d the corner 替換 coming soon/ nearby
① The summer vacation is round the corner ( coming). Do you have any plans?
② Li Ming studies in a school round the corner (nearby).
to light替換discover
The family were so pleased when they discovered the lost jewels. →
The family were so pleased when the lost jewels came to light.
a ball替換have a good time/ enjoy oneself
After visiting the workshop, we went back to school. Every one of us had a ball ( had a good time ).
up with替換think of
Jack is very clever. He often comes up with ( thinks of ) new ideas.
aside替換save
Some students think that they should set aside some of their pocket money for books. (2004天津卷)
of + n. 替換adj.
The products are of high quality (very good ) and are sold everywhere in China.
r to 替換talk about/of, mention
The professor you referred to (talked about ) is very famous.
not but / can not help but替換have to do
I could not but (had to) go home.
often than not替換usually
More often than not (Usually), the meaning of many words can be easily guessed.
替換so that /in order that
I wrote down his telephone number so that I would not forget it. →
I wrote down his telephone number lest I (should) forget it.
long for sth. / be long to do sth. 替換want to do sth./wish for
I want to see you very much. →
I am long to see you.
caught up in/be crazy about/be absorbed in/be addicted to替換be interested in
He is caught up in ( very interested in ) collecting stamps.
than替換very
① I’m very glad to learn that you are coming in September. →
I’m more than glad to learn that you are coming in September. ( NMET 2003 )
② If there is anything I can do for you, I would be more than glad to help. (2004全國卷)
ect (ly) 替換good/ very well
He speaks perfect ( good ) English./ He speaks English perfectly ( very well ).
sb a/the favor 替換help
Would you please do me the favor ( help me ) to turn down the radio?
other day替換a few days ago
The other day my brother and I went to the cinema by bicycle. ( NMET 1997 )
the course of替換during
In the course of (During) the mountain-climbing, please help each other and pay special attention to your safety.
