The weather wasn’t favorable and both teams had to______icy rain and a strong wind during the match.(厦门大学2012年试题)
A. pin down
B. get stuck in
C. take control of
D. contend with
As the ship is loaded, it will sink deeper and deeper into the water, but only sink deep enough to______an amount of water equal to the weight of the ship and its cargo.(厦门大学2012年试题)
A. dismiss
B. offset
C. displace
D. squeeze
After a number of disagreements with the committee, the chairman decided to______his present job.(厦门大学2012年试题)
A. retire
B. resign
C. retreat
D. withdraw
Obviously, no teacher has______patience. Even Larry, who is always kind and tolerant, lost his temper on that particular occasion.(厦门大学2012年试题)
A. definite
B. spectacular
C. infinite
D. composed