1. assign sb. a job
2. Never will ZhouYang forget…
3. influence n./v.
4. be to do…
At that time, they didn’t realize that they were to never meet again.
We are to have a sports meeting after the mid-term exams. (计划,安排)
You are to hand in the money which doesn’t belong to you. (必须,应该)
5. cover a story 报道
By sunset we had covered thirty miles. (行走一段路)
Much of the country is covered by forest. (覆盖)
Do the rules cover a case like this? (包括,涉及)
$100 should cover your expenses. (足够支付)
6. submit the article
We’re submitting the proposal to the committee for their approval.
7. No need for a camera
There is no need for…
There is no need for you to get up early tomorrow.
There is no need to cry.
8. be eager to do…; concentrate on
You’ll find sb. eager to assist you.
9. Not only am I interested in…
Only if… will you acquire…
10. have a good nose for…
A dog has a good nose for food.
Don’t stick your nose into other people’s business.
11. inform sb. of…
12. keep in mind 记住,记在心里
Please keep these rules in mind.
The most important thing to keep in mind when dealing with an emergency is to stay calm.
13. get the facts straight/ get the wrong end of the stick
… a case where…
14. deny/be sceptical of
deny sth. 否认
She denies any involvement in the robbery.
The accused man denies
There is no denying that this will be a serious blow to the government.
15. … we were proved right.
Just give me a chance and I’ll prove it to you.
What are you trying to prove?
She was determined to prove everyone wrong.
16. look forward to sth./ doing sth.
I’m really looking forward to the weekend.
We’re looking forward to seeing you again.