Lesson Two Waiting for the Police Key to exercises 1. Translate Into Chinese 1. 夜生活 2. 吃和住 3. 供吃住的寄宿舍 4. 一秒钟都不到 5. 玻璃弹子 6. 抽打死马 （做徒劳无益的事） 7. 阿司匹林片 8. 在此情况下 9. 提前， 事先 10. 走过场 11. 楼梯间平台的窗户 12. 紧张气氛 13. 毛线针 14. 梦游 15. 飞机翼展 Into English 1. to whip up a little interest 2. to keep the ball rolling 3. to set the ball rolling 4. an eccentric millionaire 5. to allot capital 6. to tighten one’s belt 7. to make a remark 8. to stretch out one’s hand 9. to moisten one’s lips 10. to complain of the weather 11. to plunge the stick into the sand 12. to turn on me 13. to get on one’s nerve 14. to put something out of someone’s mind 15. to come off the hook 16. to do a crossword puzzle 17. to blow one’s nose 18. to powder one’s nose 19. to give an alibi 2. Replace the italicized derogatory words int eh following sentences with commendatory ones. 1. slim 2. robust 3. famous 4. orator 5. wonderful/terrific/superb/excellent 6. beauty 7. mansion 8. innocent; kind-hearted 9. principle 10. revolutionaries 11. debates 12. boom 13. thrifty; honesty or common decency 14. Discussion 15. Stability 16. regulate 3. Translate 1. It is a miracle how our company has become a multinational in such a short span of time. 2. The average life span in that country has increased from 42 years to 50 years in a matter of two decades. 3. The conflict between the two countries has spanned more than half a century. 4. There are four bridges spanning the river. 5. I’m much obliged to you. Without your help, I would never have finished the book. 6. No, you are not obliged to go to the party. You don’t have to go if you don’t wa...
