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  Escape _being_ (be) impossible, the rabbit turned to confront the dog.
  inner  a.  内部的，里面的
Sarah seemed to have an inner strength that nothing could shake. 


  surrounding   a.  周围的 
 
  Hundreds of people have fled from the fighting in the city and are now living in the surrounding hills.
 surroundings    n. 周围的事物；环境 
Some butterflies blend in with their surroundings so that its difficult to see them.
 
  steady  a. 1. 平稳的，稳定的，一贯的；2. 稳固的，牢固的
Ill hold the boat steady while you climb in.
 
  steadily   adv.   1. 平稳地，稳定地；2. 稳固地，牢固地
prices have risen steadily.
  vivid   a.   清晰的；生动的
parts of my childhood are so vivid to me that they could be memories of yesterday.
  trace   
  v.  跟踪，查找 
 
  The phone company were unable to trace the call.
 n.  1. 痕迹，踪迹；2. 微量，少许 
She stayed in the house for a few weeks, but when she went, she left no trace of having been there. 
well
  Human being
  modest   a.  1. 谦虚的，谦恭的；2. 适中的，不过分的 
She is very modest about the prizes she has won.
  investment   n.  投资；投入
 
  Stocks are regarded as good long-term investments. 
 
  to excess  过分，过度，过量
They both eat to excess.


  substitute… for
You can substitute oil for butter in this recipe.
 contrary to  与…相反
 In fact, contrary to popular opinion，I wasnt crying in my exam yesterday - I had something in my eye!
  put off   延期；阻碍 
The meeting has been put off for a week.


  I cant put off going to the dentist any longer. 
 Let go (of)  放开，放手 
  Let go of my hand, youre hurting me!
  draw on   用作来源，依靠
Like many writers, she draws on personal experience in her work. 


  dream of   梦想
When I was young, I dreamed of becoming a pilot. 
 
  impress… on   使…铭记，牢记  
Hes always trying to impress on me how much easier life is if youre well-organized.
  free from   没有…的；不受…的 
Ensure the wound is free from dirt before applying the bandage.


  put aside   放在一边，撇开；储存
  Every week I put aside a bit of money for a rainy day.