Intensive Study 12 This may sound crazy. But if we are to survive as a free people, we will have to take some such course of action as soon as possible because regardless of what some advertisers have led us to believe this country does not run on oil. It runs on ideas
Intensive Study 12 This may sound crazy. But if we are to survive as a free people, we will have to take some such course of action as soon as possible, because regardless of what some advertisers have led us to believe, this country does not run on oil. It runs on ideas
neglect v to pay little or no attention to C overlook v to fail to notice or consider, to ignore deliberately e.g When she decided to rent the house. she overlooked the fact that there's no public transportation around
neglect v. — to pay little or no attention to e.g. • His secretary had neglected filing all the documents of the project. Cf. forget v. — to leave behind unintentionally; to be unable to remember e.g. • Don’t feel upset because she forgot your name. Cf. overlook v. — to fail to notice or consider; to ignore deliberately e.g. • When she decided to rent the house, she overlooked the fact that there’s no public transportation around
(be) in trouble having difficulties or problems e. g If they know we are in trouble, they will certainly come to our help Translate 许多dot公司陷入资金问题。 K Many dot companies are in trouble with funds
(be) in trouble — having difficulties or problems e.g. • If they know we are in trouble, they will certainly come to our help. Translate 许多 dot 公司陷入资金问题。 Key Many dot companies are in trouble with funds
run out(of sth) have no further supply of; lack(sth ) be out of C run down to knock down e. g Three people were run down by the speeding truck. to amount to e His salary has run into six figures
run out (of sth.) — have no further supply of; lack (sth.); be out of e.g. • What will the world use for power when it has run out of oil? Cf. run after — to pursue; to chase e.g. • He is never tired of running after fame. Cf. run into — to meet or find by chance e.g. • She ran into her boss in the supermarket during work hours yesterday. — to amount to e.g. • His salary has run into six figures. Cf. run on — to move or work by means of (sth.); go by; work by e.g. • The toy car runs on battery. Cf. run down — to knock down e.g. • Three people were run down by the speeding truck
(be)to blame to hold responsible e. g A snow storm was to blame for the power failure Note He is to be blamed for the damage v He is to blame for the damage
(be) to blame — to hold responsible e.g. • A snow storm was to blame for the power failure. Note He is to be blamed for the damage. ✓ He is to blame for the damage