1．The boy was curious to know what the bag contained so he opened it just to satisfy his curiosity.(curious)
2．He’s a leader with courage and determination.Once he is determined to do something he always tries his best to do it well in spite of difficulties.(determine)
3．Stop living in a fantasy world; we are living in modern society full of competition.
4．They are drinking companions and they often go out drinking together.
5．The thought of flying terrified(使恐惧) him so much that he decided to go by boat.
6．The scientist made a great contribution to the world and built up reputation(声誉)for himself.
7．Most of the buildings in the town are modern，but the church and the bridge are exceptions(例外)．
8．On January 1 diplomatic ties between the United States and China were at last established(建立)．
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account for说明(原因等)；做出解释；占……(比例)
on account of由于，因为
on no account绝不(置于句首时，句子部分倒装)
take account of/take...into account (＝take...into consideration)考虑……
take no account of对……不加考虑
His illness accounts for his absence.
他因病缺席。
My wife keeps household accounts.
我太太记家庭收支账。
夯实基础
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(1)At first he hesitated on account of the expense.
(2)On no account should you tell him.
(3)Lack of money accounts for her not continuing her studies.
