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 ).
10．on替換as soon as
As soon as he arrived, he began his research. → On his arrival, he began his research..
11．due to替換because of
He arrived late due to ( because of ) the storm.
12．cover替換walk/read
After covering (walking) 10 miles, we all felt tired.
13．contribute 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.
14．round 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).
15．come 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.
16．have 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 ).
17．come up with替換think of
Jack is very clever. He often comes up with ( thinks of ) new ideas.
18．set aside替換save
Some students think that they should set aside some of their pocket money for books. (20xx天津卷)
19．be of + n. 替換adj.
The products are of high quality (very good ) and are sold everywhere in China.
20．refer to 替換talk about/of, mention
The professor you referred to (talked about ) is very famous.
21．can not but / can not help but替換have to do
I could not but (had to) go home.
22．more often than not替換usually
More often than not (Usually), the meaning of many words can be easily guessed.
23．lest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.
24．be 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.
25．be 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
26．more 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.
② If there is anything I can do for you, I would be more than glad to help.
27．perfect (ly) 替換good/ very well
He speaks perfect ( good ) English./ He speaks English perfectly ( very well ).
28．do sb a/the favor 替換help
Would you please do me the favor ( help me ) to turn down the radio?
29．the other day替換a few days ago
The other day my brother and I went to the cinema by bicycle.
30．in 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.
31．the majority of替換most
The majority of (Most of ) the interviewees prefer watching TV at home to going to the cinema.
32．consist of替換be made up of
Our class consists of ( is made up of ) 50 students.
33．be worn out替換 be tired / broken
① After five hours’ non-stop work, we were all worn out (tired).
② My shoes are worn out (broken). Please buy me a new pair.
34．become of替換 happen
What do think has become of ( happened to ) him ?
35．attend to替換look after
36．on condition that替換as long as
37．nevertheless替換however
38．express one’s satisfaction with替換be satisfied with
39．spare no efforts to do替換try one’s best to do
40．many a 替換many
41．be rushed off one’s feet 替換be busy in doing
42．a handful of替換a little / some
43．meanwhile替換at the same time
44．get to one’s feet替換stand up
45．beneath替換under
46．occasionally替換sometimes /once in while
47．for instance替換for example
48．seldom替換not often
49．wealthy替換 rich
50．amazing替換surprising
51．as a matter of fact 替換in fact
