(1) the night porter
(2) The hotel porter will get you a taxi.
(3) From the cellar grating floated up the flabby gush of porter.

(1) stable prices
(2) a stable relationship
(3) This ladder doesn't seem very stable.

(1) Who cooked this? It's delicious.
(2) the delicious coolness of the breeze
(3) deliciously creamy soup

(1) personal effects/belongings/possessions
(2) personal details (= your name, age, etc.)
(3) Of course, this is just a personal opinion.

(1) Does the hotel have a pool?
(2) relaxing by the pool
(3) freshwater pools

(1) in the US, near the Canadian border
(2) Nevada's northern border
(3) to cross the border

(1) the British educational system
(2) a new system for assessing personal tax bills
(3) a system of government

(1) I cut myself on a knife.
(2) I wrote a message to myself.
(3) I found myself unable to speak.

(1) in the late afternoon
(2) in late summer
(3) She married in her late twenties (= when she was 28 or 29) .

(1) ...a large, flat, pink India-rubber eraser.
(2) It is an eraser.
(3) We have to erase the unnecessary parts of both wings , choosing the eraser Tool.

(1) to display artistic, etc. tendencies
(2) I have a tendency to talk too much when I'm nervous.
(3) There is a tendency for this disease to run in families.

(1) the benefits of modern medicine
(2) It was good to see her finally reaping the benefits (= enjoying the results) of all her hard work.
(3) The insurance plan will provide substantial cash benefits to your family in case of your death.

(1) He was a contemporary of Freud and may have known him.
(2) She and I were contemporaries at college.
(3) life in contemporary Britain

(1) a pair of scissors
(2) [只用于名词前]The legs move in a scissor action.
(3) He told me to get some scissors...

(1) a brilliant/polished/seasoned performer
(2) He was a poor performer at school and left with no qualifications.
(3) VW is the star performer of the motor industry this year.

(1) He took his feet off the desk...
(2) I took the key for the room off a rack above her head...
(3) Don't try to get on or off a moving train!...

(1) vivid memories
(2) He gave a vivid account of his life as a fighter pilot.
(3) vivid blue eyes

(1) a hugely/immensely popular singer
(2) This is one of our most popular designs.
(3) Skiing has become very popular recently.

(1) The bedclothes handled By this shop will surely Bring you warmth and sweetness.
(2) First the curtains took fire and then the bedclothes.
(3) Eiderdown bedclothes, good in quality and light in weight, have good warmth retention property.

(1) A typewriter in which the characters are situated on a type cylinder.
(2) A: Did you get me a typewriter ribbon?
(3) She is pecking away at the keys of a typewriter.

(1) roast turkey
(2) His latest movie is a real turkey.
(3) So, please quit the cold turkey and eat more vegetables and fruits!

(1) Wear clothes that provide adequate protection against the wind and rain.
(2) He asked to be put under police protection .
(3) the conservation and protection of the environment

(1) She asked him to clarify what he meant.
(2) clarified butter
(3) [不可数名词, 可数名词]I am seeking clarification of the regulations.

(1) to face a dilemma
(2) to be in a dilemma
(3) The issue raises a moral dilemma.

(1) We are waiting to hear the final outcome of the negotiations.
(2) These costs are payable whatever the outcome of the case.
(3) We are confident of a successful outcome.

(1) Scores of congratulatory telegrams and letters greeted Franklin on his return...
(2) The President received a briefing by telegram.
(3) Sorry, urgent telegram service is not available for it.

(1) a disappointing year of little growth in Britain and America
(2) policies aimed at sustaining economic growth
(3) an annual growth rate of 10%

(1) Two boys were in the street, tossing a baseball back and forth.
(2) I'm a few miles back from the border...
(3) Her hair was tied back...

(1) pale yellow flowers
(2) a bright yellow waterproof jacket
(3) She was dressed in yellow.

(1) the United kingdom
(2) the kingdom of God (= heaven)
(3) the animal, vegetable and mineral kingdoms

(1) an upward gaze
(2) an upward movement in property prices
(3) She started once again on the steep upward climb...

(1) the continent of Africa
(2) the African continent
(3) We're going to spend a weekend on the continent.

(1) She drew away and did not smile...
(2) When we drew level, he neither slowed down nor accelerated.
(3) He drew his chair nearer the fire...

(1) There is no known cure but the illness can be treated.
(2) Doctors cannot effect a cure if the disease has spread too far.
(3) The cure took six weeks.

(1) a missile guidance system
(2) (North Amercian English)a guidance counselor (= sb who advises students)
(3) Activities all take place under the guidance of an experienced tutor.

(1) The beauty of the city consists in its magnificent buildings.
(2) True education does not consist in simply being taught facts.
(3) The committee consists of ten members.

(1) the largest computer company in the world
(2) the National Bus company
(3) She joined the company in 2002.

(1) (British English)to let off a few fireworks
(2) (North Amercian English)to set off a few fireworks
(3) a firework(s) display

(1) My grandson's birthday was on Tuesday.
(2) The old man hobbled along with the help of his grandson.
(3) Li Bai is the descendent of Li Chong'er , grandson of Li Hao , King Liang Wuzhao.