文档介绍：全新版大学英语综合教程4 习题答案
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1. 多尔蒂先生Mr. Doherty and his family are currently engaged in getting the board, poised to jump at the signal from the coach.
2. 汽车自从发明以来
Automobiles have, since their invention, revolutionized transportation, changing forever the way people live, travel, and do business. On the other hand, they have brought hazards, especially highway fatalities. However, today
the application of computer technology and electronic sensors in designing and manufacturing cars makes it possible to eliminate most of traffic accidents. For example, electronic sensors mounted in your car can detect alcohol vapor in the air and refuse to start up the engine. They can also monitor road conditions by receiving radio signals sent out from orbiting satellites and greatly reduce your chances of getting stuck in traffic jams.
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1) 尽管在此次紧急迫降Despite the inadequate length of the airstrip in this emergency landing, the veteran pilot managed to stop the plane after taxiing for only a short while.
2) 在记者反复追问下Grilled by the reporters, the movie star eventually blurted (out) that she had undergone two plastic surgeries.
3) 我们有技术We have the technology and our partner has the capital. Working together, we’ll have the future in our hands.
4) 要是我事先知道If I had known beforehand that you would bring so many friends home, I would have made better prepa