(1) They haven't formally announced their engagement yet.
(2) The government yesterday announced to the media plans to create a million new jobs.
(3) (figurative)A ring at the doorbell announced Jack's arrival.

(1) The poem humorously describes local characters and traditions.
(2) He had a wide mouth and humorous grey eyes.
(3) He gave a humorous account of their trip to Spain.

(1) What were his actual words?
(2) The actual cost was higher than we expected.
(3) James looks younger than his wife but in actual fact (= really) he is five years older.

(1) She had loved him at a distance for years.
(2) The coldness and distance in her voice took me by surprise.
(3) distance is no problem on the Internet.

(1) He deserves the highest praise for his bravery.
(2) Israel has sinned; they have violated my covenant, which I commanded them to keep.
(3) He was conspicuous for his bravery.

(1) They are campaigning to save the area from building development.
(2) to conduct a campaign
(3) a campaign against ageism in the workplace

(1) to waste time/food/energy
(2) Why waste money on clothes you don't need?
(3) She wasted no time in rejecting the offer (= she rejected it immediately) .

(1) I had to do some quick thinking.
(2) What is the current thinking on this question?
(3) She explained the thinking behind the campaign.

(1) They are in direct contact with the hijackers.
(2) His death was a direct result of your action.
(3) We are looking for somebody with direct experience of this type of work.

(1) Everyone's fingerprints are unique.
(2) a unique talent
(3) The preview offers a unique opportunity to see the show without the crowds.

(1) a history/science, etc. teacher
(2) primary school teachers
(3) There is a growing need for qualified teachers of Business English.

(1) ...the heavy clay soils of Cambridgeshire...
(2) As the wheel turned, the potter shaped and squeezed the lump of clay into a graceful shape.
(3) Most tennis is played on hard courts, but a substantial amount is played on clay...

(1) Jenny and Andy are having a cup of coffee at a cafe?
(2) A sort of electric drill ran through the cafe.
(3) We often meet each other in the cafe.

(1) volunteer helpers
(2) Schools need volunteers to help children to read.
(3) Are there any volunteers to help clear up?

(1) We keep all our glass and china in this cupboard.
(2) She has a fine collection of Bohemian glass.
(3) In case of emergency, break the glass and press the button.

(1) who is that woman?
(2) I wonder who that letter was from.
(3) who are you phoning?

(1) The letter came a few days ago.
(2) She was here just a minute ago.
(3) a short/long time ago

(1) The work was done according to her instructions.
(2) Everything went according to plan .
(3) The salary will be fixed according to qualifications and experience.

(1) a campaign to encourage childless couples to adopt
(2) to adopt a child
(3) She was forced to have her baby adopted.

(1) America . In 1920 , Canadians start to play this sport outdoor. softball becomes much popular.
(2) No baseball 、 softball 、 golf 、 croquet or similar sport allowed.
(3) Baseball, softball, Basketball, and soccer are already seen enough in the US.

(1) The frenchman held his own against the challenger.
(2) He speaks French well enough to pass for a frenchman.
(3) There was a frenchman sitting at the next table, immaculate in tennis whites.

(1) an electric razor
(2) a cut-throat/safety/disposable razor
(3) You must be cautious with the razor.

(1) There's a close identity between fans and their team.
(2) an identity of interests
(3) a plan to strengthen the corporate identity of the company

(1) a truck driver
(2) a cattle truck
(3) a delivery/garbage/farm truck

(1) (North Amercian English,British English)the reception desk
(2) the reception area
(3) We arranged to meet in reception at 6.30.

(1) an electrical fault in the engine
(2) electrical equipment/appliances
(3) electrical power/energy

(1) They drilled through several layers of rock to reach the oil.
(2) a cave with striking rock formations (= shapes made naturally from rock)
(3) The tunnel was blasted out of solid rock.

(1) She was educated in the US.
(2) He was educated at his local comprehensive school and then at Oxford.
(3) Children need to be educated on the dangers of drug-taking.

(1) new equipment for the sports club
(2) The equipment of the photographic studio was expensive.
(3) a useful piece of equipment for the kitchen

(1) rapid change/expansion/growth
(2) a rapid rise/decline in sales
(3) The patient made a rapid recovery .

(1) How can you tell what sex a fish is?
(2) a process that allows couples to choose the sex of their baby
(3) Please indicate your sex and date of birth below.

(1) Mozambique became independent in 1975.
(2) an independent inquiry/witness
(3) She went to a lawyer for some independent advice .

(1) an art/a picture gallery
(2) the National gallery
(3) Relatives of the victim watched from the public gallery as the murder charge was read out in court.

(1) insert coins into the slot and press for a ticket.
(2) They inserted a tube in his mouth to help him breathe.
(3) Position the cursor where you want to insert a word.

(1) He was jailed for five years as an alleged british spy.
(2) Mr Olaechea has british residency by virtue of his marriage.
(3) We definitely wanted to salvage some pride for british tennis.

(1) He hasn't been selected for the team.
(2) All our hotels have been carefully selected for the excellent value they provide.
(3) She was selected as the parliamentary candidate for Bath.

(1) He was humming a familiar tune.
(2) I don't know the title but I recognize the tune.
(3) It was a catchy tune (= song) .

(1) a pile of clean/dirty laundry
(2) a laundry basket/room
(3) to do the laundry

(1) A badly sunburned face or back is extremely painful.
(2) Mr Cooper looked fit and sunburnt.
(3) I want to buy something that can protect my skin from getting sunburnt.

(1) to make a remark
(2) He made a number of rude remarks about the food.
(3) What exactly did you mean by that last remark?