A Phrase A Day 2007

31/12/07	occasional visit/trip 偶爾探訪 / 行程 He made occasional visits to Beijing.
30/12/07	rule out 排除，拒絕考慮 The standing committee of the National People's Congress ruled out full democracy in 2012.
29/12/07	link with/to 有關連 Initial investigations suggested that the outbreak of food poisoning could be linked to bacterial infection.
28/12/07	equivalent to 相等的，相同的 At least 900 tonnes of paper, equivalent to 15 thousand trees, were used to print prospectuses for newly listed companies last year.
27/12/07	turn a blind eye 視而不見 Animal rights groups say the police have been turning a blind eye to a series of brutal attacks on stray cats.
26/12/07	cramped conditions 擁擠的情況 Protestors called on the government to help pay the rent of those living in cramped conditions.
25/12/07	It emerged that 事已清楚 It emerged that the National People's Congress would not set a timetable for universal suffrage in Hong Kong.
24/12/07	snap up 搶購 Residents rushed to supermarkets to snap up bottled water when water supply stopped.
23/12/07	a plane/car crash 飛機 / 汽車失事 All the passengers were killed in the plane crash.
22/12/07	cite sth as sth 引 ... 為證 He cited his heavy workload as the reason for his breakdown.
21/12/07	exert pressure on 施加壓力 The sustained economic expansion and the rising fuel costs would continue to exert pressures on prices.
20/12/07	give sth/sb the green light 准許，許可 The proposal has finally been given the green light.
19/12/07	consume food/drink 吃完/喝光 The kids soon consumed all the food on the table.
18/12/07	attendance at 出席，出席人數 My attendance at school is excellent.
17/12/07	highly/fully qualified 很夠資格的 The financial statement was prepared by fully qualified accountants.
16/12/07	determine to do sth 決心做某事 She determined to ignore his faults.
15/12/07	conform to 遵守，符合 Most people willingly conform to the customs of society.
14/12/07	medical examination 健康檢查 I need to have a medical examination before going abroad.
13/12/07	universal suffrage 普選 Implementing universal suffrage for Chief Executive first in 2012 is the expectation of more than half of the public.
12/12/07	single-parent family 單親家庭 The girl comes from a single-parent family and her mother cannot look after her.
11/12/07	fierce /strong criticism 強烈批評/指責 Plans for the new road have drawn fierce criticism from local people.
10/12/07	notorious for 聲名狼籍 Tin Shui Wai is a district notorious for its lack of job opportunities and community facilities.
9/12/07	raise/heighten/increase awareness 提高認識 The campaign aims to raise public awareness of the dangers of taking drugs.
8/12/07	cause inconvenience 造成不便 The new policy caused great inconvenience to the residents.
7/12/07	graduation ceremony 畢業典禮 About 20 students interrupted a graduation ceremony at Chinese University, at which former chief executive Tung Chee-hwa was awarded an honorary doctorate.
6/12/07	care about 關心 No one seemed to care about her feelings.
5/12/07	flying colours 優異表現 He passed his exams with flying colours.
4/12/07	as a reward 作為獎賞 As a reward for passing her exams, she got a new bike from her parents.
3/12/07	invaluable experience 非常寶貴的經驗 Anson Chan said after the poll she had gained invaluable experience from the campaign.
2/12/07	live/work in perfect harmony 一起生活 / 工作得十分融洽 The work is proceeding according to plan and we work in perfect harmony.
1/12/07	do/work the night shift 當夜更工作 About 25 percent of the working population in Hong Kong work night shifts.
30/11/07	contribute to 起促成作用 The advertising campaign has contributed significantly to the success of the new product.
29/11/07	meet with sb's approval 得到某人的批准 Most of his girlfriends failed to meet with his father's approval.
28/11/07	make adjustments 作一些調整 We'll see how this schedule works, then we'll make adjustments as necessary.
27/11/07	improve one's image 改進形象 The government will have to improve its image if it wants to win the next election.
26/11/07	get a divorce 要離婚 She wants to get a divorce.
25/11/07	senior citizens 長者 72 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents in the first 10 months of this year, mostly senior citizens.
24/11/07	get/become pregnant 懷孕 It came as a shock – The girl got pregnant.
23/11/07	be of benefit 有益的，有好處的 A legislator expressed disappointment at the level of the fare reductions, saying they won't be of much benefit to the vast majority of commuters.
22/11/07	conscious of 意識到的，察覺到的 Teachers are increasingly conscious of the importance of the Internet.
21/11/07	regular customer老顧客 Supermarkets use a variety of tactics to retain regular customers.
20/11/07	unemployment rate 失業率 Hong Kong's unemployment rate has dropped to a nine-year low of 3.9 percent.
19/11/07	room for improvement 改進餘地 Your English is getting better, but there is still room for improvement.
18/11/07	familiarize yourself with sth 使熟悉，使通曉 They not only took the chance to familiarise themselves with the motherland but also had their sense of national identity, communication and inter-personal skills strengthened.
17/11/07	financial/commercial transaction 金融業務/ 商務 The sale of goods is the most common form of commercial transaction.
16/11/07	competitive edge / advantage 競爭優勢 We need to acquire more qualifications in order to improve our competitive edge.
15/11/07	sought-after 廣受歡迎的/競相羅致的 She is one of the world's most sought-after singers.
14/11/07	cannot condone不能寬恕 I cannot condone the use of violence of any kind.
13/11/07	well-established procedures 行之有效的程序 The government will follow established procedures and will process the application promptly and immediately.
12/11/07	cruelty to children/animals 對兒童 / 動物的殘忍 There ought to be a tough law against cruelty to animals.
11/11/07	obstacle to 障礙 Fear of change is the greatest single obstacle to progress.
10/11/07	in this respect 在這方面 In this respect, we are no different from other people.
9/11/07	heave a sigh of relief 鬆了一口氣 Hearing the news, she breathed a sigh of relief.
8/11/07	motive for 動機 The motive for the attack is still unknown.
7/11/07	perform well/poorly/satisfactorily 表現好/差/令人滿意地 Our team performed well in the match yesterday.
6/11/07	safeguard sb/sth against sth 保護，捍衛 The company was blamed for failing to safeguard workers against dangerous chemicals.
5/11/07	indifferent to 不感興趣的，不關心的 A survey showed that youngsters were indifferent to international affairs.
4/11/07	safety/fire/traffic regulations 安全/ 交通 /火警規則 He was fined for breaking traffic regulations.
3/11/07	lie/stand/remain idle 閒置著 We can't leave this expensive machinery lying idle .
2/11/07	violation of the law / school rules 違法/違反校規 Possessing triad products is a violation of the law.
1/11/07	stringent laws / measures 嚴厲的法律/措施 The government has promised to take stringent measures to deal with street crime.
31/10/07	pledge to do sth 承諾做某事 Secretary for Labour and Welfare pledged to introduce measures to promote mutual community support.
30/10/07	popular with 受喜愛的 Miss Chan is very popular with her pupils.
29/10/07	eliminate poverty/hunger 消除貧困/飢餓 Can we ever eliminate poverty from the world?
28/10/07	foster an understanding of 增進了解 This approach will foster an understanding of environmental issues.
27/10/07	make an announcement 宣佈 The president made an unexpected announcemnt this morning.
26/10/07	file/lodge a complaint 提出投訴 Customers lodged a formal complaint about the way they were treated.
25/10/07	ultimate goal/aim/objective 最終目標 China's ultimate goal is to put a man on the moon within 15 years.
24/10/07	at all costs / at any cost 不惜任何代價 He was determined to win at any cost.
23/10/07	common/normal practice 普遍做法 Bribery is common practice in many developing countries.
22/10/07	take the opportunity to do sth 乘機 I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their hard work on the project.
21/10/07	nurture talents 培育人才 The Democratic Party's former chairman, Yeung Sum, said the best way to nurture political talents is to implement universal suffrage.
20/10/07	avoid doing sth 避免 This leaflet tells you how to avoid getting ill while travelling.
19/10/07	decide on 決定採用，選擇 Have you decided on a date for your wedding?
18/10/07	a buoyant economy 欣欣向榮的經濟 The increase in Hong Kong's millionaire population was driven by a buoyant economy and China's continued economic expansion.
17/10/07	blood transfusion 輸血 The driver lost a lot of blood as a result of the accident so he was rushed to hospital for a blood transfusion.
16/10/07	a wide range of 幅度大的/差異很大的 A study by the Consumer Council found trans fat in a wide range of food products.
15/10/07	prevent / avert a tragedy 防止悲劇 The measures were designed to prevent any similar tragedies.
14/10/07	ease the pain/pressure 減輕疼痛 / 壓力 We are trying to ease the pressure she is under at work.
13/10/07	take sth into your own hands 親自處理某事 "When people take everything into their own hands, then you cannot govern the place," the chief executive said.
12/10/07	object to反對 Some parents objected to reducing class sizes in the most popular schools.
11/10/07	push ahead / forward 推進，推動 They are pushing ahead with plans to expand production.
10/10/07	a decision to do sth 決定做某事 Local Action member, Ho Loy, announced her decision to run in the Legco by-election on December the 2 nd .
9/10/07	bogus marriage 假結婚 A man was jailed for arranging a bogus marriage between a Hong Kong woman and a Mainland man.
8/10/07	the key to (解決問題的)線索，答案 The detective believes the missing gun is the key to the mystery.
7/10/07	outdoor activities 戶外活動 People with heart or respiratory problems are advised not to take part in outdoor activities.
6/10/07	have/achieve the desired effect 取得所期望的成果 The plan failed to achieve the desired effect of diverting traffic from the city.
5/10/07	admit doing sth 承認做某事 A man who admitted repeatedly hurling a kitten to the ground was jailed for 21 days.
4/10/07	enjoy the fruits 享受成果 It was a tragedy that he died before he could enjoy the fruits of all his hard work.
3/10/07	of great significance 有重大的意義 This new discovery of oil is of great significance to the country's economy.
2/10/07	pay off償清(欠款) A heavily indebted university student emptied his live-in girlfriend's bank account to help pay off his credit card debts, but gambled all the money away in Macau the same day.
1/10/07	foreign domestic helper 外傭 Caritas is calling on the government to set up an independent body to prevent the exploitation of foreign domestic helpers.
30/9/07	kind and hospitable 友善好客 The local people are kind and hospitable.
29/9/07	get tough with 以強硬的方式對付 It's time to get tough with drunk drivers.
28/9/07	an energetic supporter / campaigner 熱心的支持者/倡導者 She is an energetic supporter of the peace movement.
27/9/07	have difficulty (in) doing sth 困難 I had no difficulty in getting in touch with him.
26/9/07	feel / show /express remorse for 感到 / 表達懊悔 She has never shown any remorse for her crime.
25/9/07	sex / age discrimination 性別 / 年齡歧視 Ms Wong claimed she had been the victim of sex discrimination.
24/9/07	chances are slim 機會甚微 The Observatory says the chances of seeing the moon tomorrow night for the Mid-Autumn Festival are slim because clouds are expected to be thick.
23/9/07	in suspicious circumstances 情形可疑 He was found dead in suspicious circumstances.
22/9/07	essential to 必要的，不可缺的 Hard work is essential to success.
21/9/07	an abandoned child 被遺棄的兒童 An abandoned child was found wandering about in the railway station.
20/9/07	personal particulars 個人資料 The man was fined 4 thousand dollars for failing to provide his personal particulars and proof of identity.
19/9/07	replace with / by 代替 The MTRC will replace Skyrail with a new management team.
18/9/07	implementation of 施行 The implementation of these proposals could have disastrous financial consequences.
17/9/07	qualification for 資格，資歷 Previous experience is not an essential qualification for this job.
16/9/07	get off the track 離題 Don't get off the track, we're discussing this year's plans not last year's.
15/9/07	suspect sb of doing sth 懷疑某人做某事 Police suspected the drunken man of stealing three blood samples from a blood bank.
14/9/07	emotionally unstable 情緒不穩 John is not a bad man, but he is often emotionally unstable.
13/9/07	consultation with 諮詢 Implementation of the proposed changes would require consultation with teachers and parents.
12/9/07	a heated argument 激烈爭執 The man had a heated argument with his girlfriend over money and trivial matters.
11/9/07	withdraw from the contest/competition退出競賽 He has decided to withdraw from the competition.
10/9/07	concentrate your efforts/attention on 集中精力/注意力 You should concentrate your efforts on passing these exams.
9/9/07	the disabled 傷殘人士 This new hospital has excellent facilities for the sick, elderly and disabled.
8/9/07	find sth unacceptable 覺得不能接受 Many viewers find the amount of violence on TV unacceptable.
7/9/07	a track record 過去的紀錄 A lawmaker has called for tough action against child abuse, including denying parents custody of their children if they are found to have a track record of ill- treating them.
6/9/07	come from a broken family 來自婚姻破裂的家庭 Most of these children come from broken families.
5/9/07	socialize with交際，參與社交 Nine-year-old boy wonder March said his classmates did not socialize with him.
4/9/07	catch/get/have a glimpse 瞥見 Hundreds of people packed vantage points on both sides of Victoria Harbour to get a close glimpse of the jumbo A380 Airbus.
3/9/07	draw up 起草，擬訂 Guidelines have been drawn up for dealing with emergencies.
2/9/07	comply with 遵守 Around 50 trucks carrying mainland seafood were denied access to the territory because they did not comply with recently imposed enhanced export measures for supplies of live seafood.
1/9/07	reach a consensus 達成共識 Workers' representatives walked out in anger, saying no consensus could be reached due to the insincerity of the employers.
31/8/07	take/bear the blame for 承擔責任 We were ready to take/bear the blame for what had happened.
30/8/07	desperate to do sth 急切地做某事 She was desperate to get a job.
29/8/07	technical glitches 機件故障 Some 280 visitors riding in Ocean park's cable cars were trapped for about ten minutes due to technical glitches.
28/8/07	academic year 學年 Students are preparing to return to school for the new academic year.
27/8/07	cater to 為...服務，迎合 She called for the creation of more 24-hour child-care centres to cater to working parents who have no time to attend to their children.
26/8/07	make every effort 盡一切努力 We made every effort to deal withl the issue.
25/8/07	make/commit an error 犯錯誤 The doctor committed a grave error by injecting the wrong drug into the patient's spine.
24/8/07	come to/ reach/ make a decision 作出決定 The Baptist University has made a decision to admit a nine-year-old boy to study mathematics.
23/8/07	blame sb/sth for sth 把...歸咎(於) Organizers blame the bad weather for the low turnout.
22/8/07	earn respect/praise 獲得尊敬/好評 He earned a lot of praise from the papers for the way he handled the strike.
21/8/07	narrow the gap 收窄差距 The new taxes will narrow the gap between rich and poor.
20/8/07	industrial action 工業行動 The Government says it is highly concerned about the workers' industrial action and urges both sides to display mutual understanding to narrow their differences.
19/8/07	result in 導致，造成 The crash resulted in the deaths of 12 passengers.
18/8/07	roller coaster 急轉突變 Share prices have been on a roller coaster these last few days.
17/8/07	achieve/fulfil/realize your potential 發揮你的潛力 We want each student to realize their full potential.
16/8/07	readily/freely/widely available 容易得到的 The information is freely available on the Internet.
15/8/07	on the alert 保持警覺 She is always on the alert for some unexpected events.
14/8/07	fall victim to 成為 … 的犧牲品 A Hong Kong toy manufacturer fell victim to the trade dispute between the United States and China.
13/8/07	plug the loophole 堵塞漏洞 New measures were carried out in order to plug loopholes in the law.
12/8/07	disrupt service / traffic 中斷服務，擾亂交通 Hundreds of workers held their protest for higher pay and shorter working hours in Central, scuffling with police and disrupting traffic.
11/8/07	do an about-face/ about-turn ( 立場、觀點等的 ) 徹底改變，轉回原來方向 The government seems to have done a complete about-face on gun-control.
10/8/07	integration of 整合 A think-tank has called for the government to work towards the integration of the SAR and Shenzhen into the "Hong Kong Shenzhen metropolis".
9/8/07	a profound effect/influence/impact 深刻的影響 The mother's behaviour has a profound impact on the developing child.
8/8/07	the minimum requirement 最低要求 A total of 67.4 percent of candidates met the minimum requirement for admission to form six.
7/8/07	shortage of 缺乏 There is a serious shortage of skilled labour.
6/8/07	deliver on a promise 履行諾言 Dozens of parents filed a complaint to the police against a swimming school which failed to deliver on its promises of providing qualified instructors.
5/8/07	dwindle to nothing 減少到接近於無 Their supply of food had dwindled to almost nothing.
4/8/07	prone to 有 ... 傾向的，易於 ... 的 A person with gender identity disorder is more prone to serious depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.
3/8/07	be another / a different story 那是另一回事 It's very well organized this year, but last year was a different story.
2/8/07	minor illness / injury 小病 / 輕傷 Three protestors were detained, with one suffering from minor injuries.
1/8/07	a judicial review 司法覆核 The High Court granted Local Action members a judicial review of the government's refusal to declare Queen's Pier a monument.
31/7/07	wean sb off from sth 使逐漸戒除 We're trying to wean ourselves off watching too much television.
30/7/07	irreversible damage/change 不可挽回的損失 / 不可逆轉的變化 The damage to the environment is likely to be irreversible.
29/7/07	practise what you peach 躬行己說，以身作則 Sometimes it's hard as a parent to practise what you preach.
28/7/07	reimburse sb for sth 償還，付還 The company will reimburse any further costs you incur.
27/7/07	strongly recommend 極力建議 We strongly recommend you insure your luggage when you travel.
26/7/07	renowned for 著名的 The coast is renowned for its beautiful beaches.
25/7/07	side effect 副作用 The treatment has no significant side effects.
24/7/07	the damage is done 已造成的傷害無法挽回 She immediately regretted her outburst, but the damage was done.
23/7/07	negligence in duties 玩忽職守 He was accused of negligence in carrying out his duties.
22/7/07	in exchange for 作為交換 The ICAC arrested a primary school teacher for accepting bribes from parents in exchange for helping their children get accepted into the school.
21/7/07	instead of 代替，而不是 We should do something instead of just talking about it.
20/7/07	question / doubt sb's integrity 質疑某人的誠信 Nobody could question the government's integrity on this issue.
19/7/07	discredit sb 損壞某人的名聲 His remarks were taken out of context in an effort to discredit him.
18/7/07	sound a warning / alarm 發出警告 The scheme hopes to sound an early warning to teenagers about the dangers of smoking.
17/7/07	redress an imbalance 恢復平衝 The measure is an attempt to redress the imbalance between rich and poor.
16/7/07	vigorous action 強有力的行動 They demanded more vigorous action to tackle the disease.
15/7/07	under the influence of 在 … 的影響下 Under the influence of global warming there may be no more winters in Hong Kong by the middle of this century.
14/7/07	mounting excitement/anger/violence 越來越強烈的興奮 /憤怒/暴力 With mounting excitement the children waited for Christmas morning.
13/7/07	drag one's feet/heels 故意拖拉 The government denied accusations that it was dragging its feet in implementing universal suffrage.
12/7/07	concrete proposal 具體建議 Some fairly concrete proposals were put forward during the meeting.
11/7/07	on the point/verge of collapse 崩潰的邊緣 The country's economy is on the verge of collapse.
10/7/07	in the spotlight 公眾注意的中心 She is tired of being in the spotlight.
9/7/07	an emergency landing 緊急登陸 The pilot was forced to make an emergency landing.
8/7/07	recovered consciousness / health 恢復知覺 / 健康 He was rushed to hospital, but he never recovered consciousness.
7/7/07	in / out of character 符合 / 不符合性格 Director of Broadcasting Chu Pui-hing apologized for behaving "out of character" when cornered by the media this week after he was seen holding hands with a woman.
6/7/07	subsidiary company 子公司 The subsidiary company is in Hong Kong but the parent company is in China.
5/7/07	motive of/for 動機 The motive for the attack is still unknown.
4/7/07	all walks of life 各階層人士 People from all walks of life like the band's songs.
3/7/07	in a good / light-hearted mood 心情愉悅/輕鬆 That evening she was in an unusual light-hearted mood.
2/7/07	uphold the principle 堅持原則 We uphold the principle of racial equality.
1/7/07	capable of (doing) sth 有能力 The past 10 years had proved that Hong Kong people were capable of ruling themselves.
30/6/07	call on 短暫訪問 Why don't you call on my sister when you're in London.
29/6/07	a sharp / steep / dramatic decline 大幅度下降 There was a sharp decline in share prices.
28/6/07	a lenient sentence寬容的判刑 A lenient judge often passes lenient sentences.
27/6/07	use/exercise discretion 酌情處理 If the march cannot be completed within the time frame, the police should consider exercising discretion and flexibility.
26/6/07	withdraw a remark 撤回言論 The Hospital Authority's Chief Executive apologised and withdrew remarks he made accusing staff of leaking stories about medical incidents for political purposes.
25/6/07	a high cholesterol level 膽固醇水平偏高 A survey finds that a quarter of respondents have a high cholesterol level.
24/6/07	come as a surprise 來得突然 The news that John was leaving came as a surprise to everyone.
23/6/07	collide with 相撞 A rubbish truck hit a taxi in Queen's Road, causing it to collide with four goods vans.
22/6/07	severe problem/pain/injury 嚴重的問題/痛楚/損傷 The boy suffered severe stomach pain.
21/6/07	reflection on/upon 想法，意見 Fanny Law's resignation could stimulate discussion and reflection on the unhealthy political situation in Hong Kong.
20/6/07	with/without sb's consent 取得/沒有取得某人同意 He entered the building without the owner's consent.
19/6/07	disparity in 不同，不等 There is still a disparity in salaries among people doing the same job.
18/6/07	minimize the loss 減少損失 We've taken steps to minimize the losses.
17/6/07	tackle the difficult problem 解決難題 Mr. Chan attempted to tackle the difficult problem, but he couldn't solve it.
16/6/07	standard of living 生活水平 Hong Kong has the fundamentals to create a global financial centre and a reasonably good standard of living for 10 million people like New York and London.
15/6/07	denounce sb/sth as 指責，譴責 Some groups have denounced Bush's decision as ill-judged.
14/6/07	media coverage 大眾傳媒報道 The murder has received extensive media coverage.
13/6/07	gain/win acceptance 獲得贊同 Anti-racist policies were gradually gaining acceptance at that time.
12/6/07	postponed indefinitely無限期延期 The matched will be postponed indefinitely.
11/6/07	reach/arrive at/come to a compromise 達成妥協 Both sides have agreed to meet, in the hope of reaching a compromise.
10/6/07	admit doing sth 承認 ( 做錯事 ) He admitted causing death by careless driving.
9/6/07	a gust of wind 一陣強風 A sudden gust of wind blew the door shut.
8/6/07	squeeze sth out of/from 強取 That guy is capable of squeezing money out of his old mother.
7/6/07	low-income earners 低收入人士 Low-income earners will be exempt from the mandatory medical savings account scheme.
6/6/07	deviant behaviour 越軌行為 A shy and introverted Form Three student who fondled girls' legs and snatched their shoes had developed deviant behaviour after viewing pornographic websites for two years.
5/6/07	compatible with相容的 The proposed new regulation is not compatible with our existing policy.
4/6/07	the previous/next generation 上/下一代 People retiring today are wealthier than the previous generation.
3/6/07	sidestep a problem/issue/question 迴避問題 Politicians are very good at sidestepping the questions they don't like.
2/6/07	have the authority to do sth 權力 We have the authority to search this building.
1/6/07	false alarm 假警報，虛驚 Someone shouted “Fire!”, but it was a false alarm.
31/5/07	crisis management 危機處理 The jury urged the government to give more crisis management training to hawker control officers.
30/5/07	remain unknown/ unchanged 依仍不知道/不變 It remains unknown whether anyone had accompanied the ten-year-old girl across the border.
29/5/07	come into effect 生效 The first phase of the anti-spam law comes into effect this Friday.
28/5/07	think twice 重新考慮，三思 I should think twice before accepting that offer; it sounds rather suspicious.
27/5/07	bow to public pressure 屈服於公眾壓力 Hong Kong's beer importers bowed to public pressure and announced cutting prices.
26/5/07	use of foul language 說粗言穢語 People using foul language on trains would be fined HK$5,000.
25/5/07	keep/preserve distinct identities 保留特有風貌/個性 The countries have kept their own distinct political and cultural identities.
24/5/07	a bid to do sth 努力試圖得到 She made a bid to free herself from a loveless marriage.
23/5/07	intense heat/cold 酷熱/炎寒 We like living in a tropical country but we couldn't stand the intense heat.
22/5/07	in an early / a final phase 早期/晚期 Luckily her disease was discovered in an early phase.
21/5/07	coincide with 巧合，同時發生 His tastes and habits coincide with those of his wife.
20/5/07	claim to be 聲稱 A 14-year-old boy was arrested for claiming to be a member of a triad society in his own blog on the Internet.
19/5/07	interfere with 妨礙，抵觸 I turned down the radio lest it should interfere with his lessons.
18/5/07	the bubble bursts 泡沫爆破 When the economic bubble bursts, a lot of people are going to lose their jobs.
17/5/07	publication of 出版，公佈 She became famous after the publication of her first novel.
16/5/07	into force 生效 Food manufacturers should properly label their products by July 10 when a new food labelling regulation comes into force.
15/5/07	earn respect / praise 獲得尊重/好評 He earned a lot of praise from the papers for the way he handled the strike.
14/5/07	rapid development 迅速的發展 The executive-led system of government should be changed to cope with rapid social and political developments since the handover.
13/5/07	the latest issue 最新一期 His article appeared in the latest issue of the students' journal.
12/5/07	have an argument 爭吵 They were having an argument about the children.
11/5/07	way above/over/under 遠遠地超出/低於 The cost of a new car is way above my means.
10/5/07	a heated debate 激烈的辯論 After a heated debate, the Antiquities Advisory Board decided to give Queen's Pier grade one historic building status yesterday.
9/5/07	put sth into practice 付諸實行 We urge you to put the committee's recommendations into practice.
8/5/07	guarantee sb sth 保證 We can guarantee you the very finest standards of service.
7/5/07	pervert the course of justice 妨礙司法公正 A man and a 14-year-old youth were arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
6/5/07	testify for/against 作證 Several key witnesses have agreed to testify against Edmond.
5/5/07	a shopper's paradise 購物者的天堂 Hong Kong is a shopper's paradise.
4/5/07	conservation of 保護 Groups call for the conservation of the countryside.
3/5/07	contribute to 導致，起促成作用 The rebounding economy and the booming stock market contributed to the seven percent increase in revenue.
2/5/07	share in/of 一份 The economy had improved over the past 10 years but workers did not share in economic growth.
1/5/07	make a purchase 購買 It was the most extravagant purchase I have ever made.
30/4/07	introduce/pass/enact legislation 制定法規 The government should enact legislation to limit the powers of the police in using guns.
29/4/07	boost/raise the morale 鼓舞士氣 Actor Chow Yun-fat boosted the morale of activists camped inside Queen's Pier by making a surprise appearance to offer support.
28/4/07	rip off 索價過高 Tourists are worried they will get ripped off.
27/4/07	in abundance 豐富;充足 There were deer in abundance in these forests.
26/4/07	reach a unanimous verdict 作出一致的裁決 The jury took 12 hours to reach an unanimous verdict.
25/4/07	living/working conditions生活/工作環境 The project aims to provide better living conditions and health care for the elderly.
24/4/07	at large 逍遙法外 Police are still investigating the attack, as they believe the mastermind remains at large.
23/4/07	relieve traffic congestion 緩和交通擠塞 The scheme is designed to relieve traffic congestion on the main routes into the city.
22/4/07	unfair dismissal 無理解僱 She is bringing a case of unfair dismissal against the company.
21/4/07	have/pay/show little regard for/to 不大顧及 He is self-centred, paying little regard for the feelings of others.
20/4/07	an upward/downward trend 上升的/下降的趨勢 Today's figures continue the upward trend in the stock market.
19/4/07	seek advice 徵求意見 Seek medical advice if symptoms last more than a week.
18/4/07	burst into tears / laughter 突然哭/笑起來 The widow of the killed policeman burst into tears while presenting a positive view of him.
17/4/07	permit sb to do sth 允許，許可 We were not permitted to enter the area during the investigation.
16/4/07	sweep the board 大獲全勝 "After This Our Exile" almost swept the board of prizes winning five major prizes at the Hong Kong Film Awards.
15/4/07	threaten sb with sth 威脅 The robber threatened an elderly customer with what looked like a gun while ordering the bank staff to hand over cash.
14/4/07	make a false assumption 做出不正確的假設 We often make false assumptions about people of other cultures.
13/4/07	come up with 想出，提出（主意、計劃等） Greenpeace called on the government to come up with a time table for food safety legislation.
12/4/07	correct/established/normal procedures 正確的/確定的/正常的程序 Initial investigations showed the worker had failed to follow established procedures.
11/4/07	target on/at 以…為目標/對象 We want to target more welfare on the poorest groups in society.
10/4/07	devote yourself to 獻身於，專心致力於 Few people are able to devote themselves fully to their career.
9/4/07	the merits and demerits of 優點和缺點 We should consider the merits and demerits of this new system.
8/4/07	not stand on ceremony 隨便，不拘禮節 There's no need to stand on ceremony – come in and relax.
7/4/07	fall short of demand 不應求 The supply of vegetables falls short of demand this year.
6/4/07	a frugal lifestyle 節儉的生活方式 Stanley Ho admired Nina Wang for living simple and frugal lifestyles, despite her wealth.
5/4/07	spend / pay a fortune 花一大筆錢 They must have spent a fortune on flowers alone.
4/4/07	take immediate action 立即採取行動 The top mainland official urged Hong Kong to take immediate action to deal with mainland visitors' complaints about shopping.
3/4/07	ignorant of 無知，不知道的 He is ignorant of even the simplest facts.
2/4/07	pay through the nose 付費過高 In this city centre restaurants, you pay through the nose for your drinks.
1/4/07	scratch the surface 僅觸及問題的表面 In this essay I can only hope to scratch the surface of the topic.
31/3/07	diversity of 差異，多樣性 There is a diversity of opinion on the issue.
30/3/07	merge with 合併 He has plans to merge his own company with another unnamed media giant.
29/3/07	crave for/after 渴望 A man in sorrow craves for sympathy.
28/3/07	prominent people 名人 She had access to some very prominent people.
27/3/07	admit doing sth 承認 He is unwilling to admit being jealous of his brother.
26/3/07	innovative ideas 創新思維 Donald Tsang pledged to tackle poverty with innovative ideas.
25/3/07	disadvantaged groups 弱勢社群 He received great support because of his concern for lower class and disadvantaged groups.
24/3/07	find sth unacceptable 不可以接受的 Many viewers find the amount of violence on TV unacceptable.
23/3/07	accuse sb of doing sth 指控 The Ombudsman accused the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department staff of lying in a bid to cover-up their mistakes.
22/3/07	do/cause harm 造成傷害 Pollution caused harm to marine life.
21/3/07	mark the occasion/anniversary 紀念盛典/週年紀念日 A pair of young pandas were chosen as a gift from the central government to Hong Kong to mark the 10th anniversary of the handover.
20/3/07	an essential / key feature 主要特點/特徵 An essential feature of the plan is its overseas investments.
19/3/07	recollection of 記憶力，回憶 She has only a vague recollection of her childhood events.
18/3/07	originate from/in/with 發源，來自 The idea originated with her. The quarrel originated in rivalry between the two families.
17/3/07	concede that (不得不) 承認 The manager was forced to concede that competition had badly affected profits.
16/3/07	outshine one's rivals 優於對手 She outshone her rivals on debating skills.
15/3/07	disqualify sb for sth / from doing sth 取消某人的資格 His criminal record disqualified him for (from getting) the job.
14/3/07	warn of / against 警告，提醒 He warned me against going outside alone at night. They warned him of the danger.
13/3/07	in circulation (貨幣、消息等的) 流通,傳播 Many forged notes are in circulation.
12/3/07	prohibit sb from doing sth 妨礙,阻止 The law prohibits shops from selling cigarettes to children.
11/3/07	at stake 危險，風險 My whole future was at stake .
10/3/07	estimate that 估計 It is estimated that between 70 and 90 per cent of car crimes occur in the daytime.
9/3/07	propose that / doing sth 提議，計劃 I proposed that we delay making a decision until next month. I proposed delaying our decision until the next month.
8/3/07	at the critical moment 關鍵時刻 The police arrived at the critical moment.
7/3/07	lose / gain confidence失去/得到信心 The more he fails, the more he loses confidence in his abilities.
6/3/07	strengthen one's resolve加強決心 Her objections only strengthened my resolve to open my own business.
5/3/07	receive / undergo medical treatment 接受治療 She was undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
4/3/07	depend on 依靠 , 依賴 Health depends on good food, fresh air and enough sleep.
3/3/07	prolong the agony 延長痛苦 There's no point in prolonging the agony. The situation won't get any better.
2/3/07	heated debate 激烈的辯論 They were engaged in a heated debate about the problem.
1/3/07	budget surplus 預算盈餘 The Financial Secretary announced tax cuts and concessions, following a larger than expected budget surplus.
28/2/07	hand luggage 手提行李 Special security measures will be implemented at the airport to screen hand luggage.
27/2/07	remained a mystery 仍是個謎 The exact origin of the universe remains a mystery.
26/2/07	take the view that 認為 I take the view that education should be available to all.
25/2/07	come into effect / take effect 生效 The ban on smoking in all common areas within public housing estates will come into effect from April.
24/2/07	rules and regulations 規章制度 They complain that businesses are being hampered by too many rules and regulations.
23/2/07	stand the test of time 經受時間的考驗 Their marriage has stood the test of time.
22/2/07	lack sincerity 不夠誠意 Some passengers said the free ride offered by the KCRC lacked sincerity.
21/2/07	pray for 祈求 More than 87-thousand worshippers visited the Che Kung Temple to pray for good fortune in the new year.
20/2/07	moderate opinions/views 溫和的意見 He holds moderate opinions.
19/2/07	experience sth at first hand 親身經歷 She stayed there to experience village life at first hand.
18/2/07	added bonus 另一個好處 If you buy direct, products are much cheaper, with the added bonus of fast delivery to your door.
17/2/07	secure a victory 獲得勝利 The basketball team secured their second victory of the season.
16/2/07	academic freedom 學術自由 A commission of inquiry will investigate allegations of government interference in academic freedom at the Institute of Education.
15/2/07	evacuate from/to 疏散 In the war many children were evacuated from the cities to the countryside.
14/2/07	express concern about 表達憂慮 The report expressed grave concern about the doctor's competence.
13/2/07	behind the scenes 在幕後，暗中 These agreements have been drafted by officials behind the scenes.
12/2/07	hopeful that/of 抱有希望的 In spite of our differences, we remain hopeful that a solution can be found.
11/2/07	child abuse 虐待兒童 Child abuse scars forever.
10/2/07	hold back 阻擋，抑制，猶豫 Tom was able to hold back his anger.
9/2/07	plead guilty 承認有罪 The defendant pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography.
8/2/07	interference in 干預，擾亂 They expressed resentment at government interference in academic freedom.
7/2/07	a disturbing trend 令人不安心的趨勢 The rise in violent crime is a disturbing new trend.
6/2/07	verbal abuse 惡言，謾駡 They can be subjected to verbal and physical abuse.
5/2/07	volunteer for / to do sth 自願做 He volunteered for guard duty. They volunteered to repair the house for the old lady.
4/2/07	until further notice 直至另行通知 Octopus EPS add-value services have been suspended at all MTR and KCR stations until further notice.
3/2/07	rule out the possibility 排除可能性 The Chief Executive said he had never ruled out the possibility of full democracy in 2012.
2/2/07	create jobs 提供就業機會 The Chief Executive has promised to create jobs through infrastructure development.
1/2/07	a special occasion 特殊場合 The dress is perfect for a special occasion.
31/1/07	turn to 求助於 Most youngsters turn to friends or stay silent than seek help from their families when they are upset.
30/1/07	on the market 市場出售 A third of the Lunar New Year delicacy nostoc (fat choi) available on the market has been found to be counterfeit.
29/1/07	a gust of wind 一陣大風 A gust of wind blew the door shut.
28/1/07	apply for 申請 I have applied for a scholarship.
27/1/07	deprive sb of sth 剝奪 A lot of these children have been deprived of a normal home life.
26/1/07	equip sb to do sth 使有能力，使有準備 The training had equipped her to deal with emergency situations.
25/1/07	consume time/money 消耗時間／金錢 Arguing about details consumed many hours of the committee's valuable time.
24/1/07	cast doubt on sth 產生懷疑 The latest scientific discoveries cast doubt on earlier theories.
23/1/07	come into contact with 接觸 Clean your hands thoroughly after coming into contact with wild birds.
22/1/07	put sb/sth at risk 令某事/物受危險 These new measures will put many small businesses at risk.
21/1/07	surrounding area 周圍地區 After the explosion the police sealed off the surrounding area.
20/1/07	conduct a survey 進行調查 A survey conducted by a concerned group found that most people were worried about the increasing crimes.
19/1/07	impact on 影響 The computer has had a great impact on modern life.
18/1/07	lie about 說謊 He lied about his age in order to get the job.
17/1/07	advanced technology 先進科技 America is ahead of all other countries in advanced technology.
16/1/07	a competitive edge / advantage 競爭優勢 Because of the high production costs, our products have lost their competitive edge.
15/1/07	fall prey to 被折磨，被矇騙 She fell prey to lovesickness.
14/1/07	strike a balance 兩全其美，達至平衡 We need to strike a balance between the needs of the community and the rights of the individual.
13/1/07	disclose that 透露，揭發 They were reluctant to disclose that profits had fallen.
12/1/07	lay off 解雇 Some 900 workers were laid off after a company, which provided security services to government departments, ran into financial difficulties.
11/1/07	proceed with 繼續進行 We are proceeding with our plan to renovate the old house.
10/1/07	carry out 完成,實行 She had finally carried out her promise to quit smoking.
9/1/07	drag on 拖延 The unhappy marriage dragged on because of family pressures.
8/1/07	call off 取消 The match was called off because of the heavy rain.
7/1/07	intent on/upon 專心致志的，堅決要做的 He was intent on going abroad for further studies.
6/1/07	give sb the benefit of the doubt 疑點利益歸於被告 As the witness was dishonest, the judge therefore gave the defendants the benefit of the doubt and freed them.
5/1/07	suspect sb of doing sth 懷疑 They suspected the man of giving false evidence.
4/1/07	on the basis of sth 根據 Don't make your decision on the basis of a single fact.
3/1/07	in a good mood 心情愉快 I had never seen Mary in such a good mood before.
2/1/07	adhere to 遵守;堅持 We must strictly adhere to the terms of the contract.
1/1/07	leisure time 空暇時間 In her leisure time she visits museums and galleries.
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