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78. Reach out to someone与（某人）沟通，与（某人）打成一片，走进（某些人）中间,向某人伸出援手，给某人支持
　　The politician is reaching out to younger voters.
　　We must reach out to those in need.
　　He had no one to reach out to when he was in need.
　　Thank you for reaching out to me.
　　The new mayor is reaching out to the local community to involve them in his plans for the city.
　　She set up her charity to reach out to the thousands of homeless on the streets.
　　The government needs to reach out to those on the margins of society.
　　It was exciting to reach out to her through the silence of cyberspace.
　　Publishers must be able to reach out to the widest possible audience.
　　Online learning helps us reach out to new friends.
　　The characters reach out to one another with the most delicate of antennae.
　　Let's reach out to the foreigners when they are in trouble.
　　Ducat tried to reach out to other mothers of diabetic kids, but at first no one wanted to talk.
　　The debate is a profound one and it is only just beginning to reach out to a wider audience.
　　These were my unofficial board of directors, the people I could reach out to when I had tough decisions to make.
　　At his inauguration last month, the president said his administration would reach out to rival states, declaring "we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist."

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79. Recession proof 不受经济衰退的影响
　　参考 Waterproof, rainproof
　　Recession proof is a term used to describe an asset, company, industry or other entity that is believed to be economically resistant to the effects of a recession.
　　The medical field is usually recession-proof.
　　The business is effectively recession proof, if anything it probably does better when times are hard.
　　We are not totally recession proof but are certainly better insulated than most companies against its worst effects.
　　Securities that are believed to be recession proof often have negative beta values (such as gold), which would indicate an inverse relationship to the greater market.

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80. People skills  社交技能，交际能力，待人接物的本领。
　　His job requires both technical skills and people skills.
　　So much so that he was beginning to think his people skills were especially low.
　　You know, James, I find it a bit worrying that you're relying on my people skills.
　　In my opinion, he is likely to have a job that involves travelling, but not one that requires people skills.
　　Right, people skills include being friendly , being a good conversationalist, and making other people comfortable.
　　It requires a wholly different set of skills, based on ideas, people skills and values.
　　Happily, Parks also has good judgment and fine people skills.
　　A new breed of computer professional is required who has a balance of people skills, technical skills, and business skills.
　　Open and effective communication style, excellent public presentation skills, strong people skills, be able to work in a cross-organizational team.

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81. Pan out 发生，以某种方式发展，进展顺利
　　We hope things will pan out as we expect.
　　Their attempt to start a new business didn't pan out.
　　Maybe, if studies on a chemical compound pan out.
　　His project did not pan out.
　　My plan to study at Harvard didn't pan out.
　　Nobody knew how the things would pan out.
　　We can't predict how things will pan out.
　　But whether further tests pan out is yet to be seen.
　　The peace talks did not pan out and fighting was resumed.
　　Edison's efforts to invent electric light bulb did not pan out until he used tungsten wires.

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82. And then some 更多，比已经提及的多
　　He paid a thousand dollars and then some.
　　The Becketts have a full house and then some.
　　It cost me a week's salary and then some.
　　This will need all his courage and then some.
　　She paid a thousand dollars and then some.
　　One hundred percent and then some.
　　This book will tell you everything you wanted to know about wine - and then some.
　　Floating homes take as much upkeep as houses on land, and then some, including checking for leaks.
　　Sentencedict.com try its best to collect and make good sentences.
　　She put the amount of salt in the soup that it asked for, and then some.

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83. Apart from 除了，以外
　　besides, except for, other than that.
　　Tony emerged unscathed apart from a severely bruised finger.
　　There is some bread apart from the milk.
　　Apart from his intelligence, he was tirelessly industrious.
　　I like all sports apart from football.
　　Apart from the hair, he looked extraordinarily unchanged.
　　All the children like music apart from Bobby.

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84. Reiterate  重述，重申，再说一遍
　　Let me reiterate the most important points.
　　The boy do not move though the teacher reiterate her command.
　　Let me reiterate that we are fully committed to this policy.
　　Let me reiterate that we have absolutely no plan to increase taxation.
　　Reiterate the arguments in your press release calmly but firmly.
　　As for me, I should reiterate my view that the tests were legitimate but, in their timing, wrong.
　　They also reiterate how fresh and vital some of this music still sounds.
　　My opinion is confirmed, and I reiterate my advice.
　　We would like to reiterate again that wire confirmation copy will be coming by mail soon and copy will be sent to you upon receipt.
　　Thus, we reiterate our utmost admiration for such an achievement.
　　I would reiterate what we said earlier this week, that the accusations against are without foundation.
　　I must reiterate that our position on this issue is very clear.

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85. So much so that  到如此的地步, 以至于
　　I'm very busy, so much so that I don't have time to return phone calls.
　　He was very tired, so much so that he fell asleep during the speech.
　　He himself believed in freedom, so much so that he would rather die than live without it.
　　We are very busy so much so that we can't manage to take a holiday this year.
　　He was clever so much so that he can solve it in a few minutes.
　　So much so that I deliberately avoided anything outside it which might affect my emotions or disturb my thoughts.
　　It was my home for many months, so much so that when at last I was discharged, I was loath to leave.
　　It was entirely unexpected, and its cause a mystery, so much so that poison was inevitably suspected.
　　Her brother Jonna bore a startling likeness to their father; so much so that he looked like a younger version.
　　I find myself focusing on another aspect of the whole situation so much so that it takes the pressure off the results.

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86. + ish
　　A.以后缀-ish结尾的单词通常是形容词，但是此后缀具有多种含义。 后缀-ish灵活地与基本词一起使用，表示“有些，有些倾向或有点像。
　　ticklish, reddish-blue, stylish, childish, boyish, a waspish tongue,  a coldish wind.
　　B.用于修改或缓和先前陈述的内容或作为对问题的模糊回答）； 在某种方式; 不完全是：
　　(used to modify or moderate something previously stated or as a vague reply to a question) somewhat; in a way; not exactly:
　　It's a decent (ish) place to work.
　　“Are you tired? “Yeah...ish.
　　I'd like to get married. Ish.
　　How are you feeling today? I am feeling okay-ish
　　C.2.近似，有点，有那个样子
　　She has brownish red hair.
　　They found a greenish rock.
　　Wear the darkish sweater.
　　I bit into a crisp, red radish.
　　See the dragonish creature fly!
　　C.2.大约，近似
　　How old do you think she is?  Probably fortyish
　　The lights went out at 11-ish.
　　What time do you want to meet? Around fourish.
　　It'll be a $25ish taxi ride.
　　Come over at 12-ish. (give or take an hour)
　　Come over at 12:30-ish (give or take half hour)
　　Come over at 11:10-ish (your choice; five minutes or ten)
　　Examples
　　With his ex-wife standing nearby it was awkwardish to talk about his plans for the weekend.
　　The house is biggish but badly in need of repair.
　　One of the twins is athletic while the other is more bookish.
　　The food was quite nice but the restaurant was coldish.
　　The dress is not quite dry. Just feel it - it’s dampish.
　　The only person I noticed was a small man with darkish hair.
　　Charlie often gets into trouble with his devilish ideas!
　　The hat she wore was a dullish shade of purple.
　　How old is the author? He looks fortyish to me.
　　The tank was full of fish swimming in greenish water.
　　It turned out to be a hottish day and we were all dressed too warmly.
　　Those present commented in loudish whispers as he explained the problem.
　　The actress sang beautifully in a deep mannish voice.
　　If we leave early tomorrow, we should get there at noonish.
　　My new colleague doesn't mix much with people. He's an oddish sort of guy.
　　Our neighbours are oldish – over 60 at least.
　　She's tall and slim, with reddish hair.
　　Dinner is at 8 pm. I imagine drinks will start at sevenish.
　　I suppose you could describe the animal's nose as squarish.
　　I don’t like the fish. It has a sweetish taste.
　　Tall or short? Let’s say he appeared to be tallish.
　　She's an interesting candidate but her English is weakish.
　　The designer attended the event accompanied by a youngish man.

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86. + ish
　　A.以后缀-ish结尾的单词通常是形容词，但是此后缀具有多种含义。 后缀-ish灵活地与基本词一起使用，表示“有些，有些倾向或有点像。
　　ticklish, reddish-blue, stylish, childish, boyish, a waspish tongue,  a coldish wind.
　　B.用于修改或缓和先前陈述的内容或作为对问题的模糊回答，某种方式; 不完全是：
　　(used to modify or moderate something previously stated or as a vague reply to a question) somewhat; in a way; not exactly:
　　It's a decent (ish) place to work.
　　“Are you tired? “Yeah...ish.
　　I'd like to get married. Ish.
　　How are you feeling today? I am feeling okay-ish
　　C.2.近似，有点，有那个样子
　　She has brownish red hair.
　　They found a greenish rock.
　　Wear the darkish sweater.
　　I bit into a crisp, red radish.
　　See the dragonish creature fly!
　　C.2.大约，近似
　　How old do you think she is?  Probably fortyish
　　The lights went out at 11-ish.
　　What time do you want to meet? Around fourish.
　　It'll be a $25ish taxi ride.
　　Come over at 12-ish. (give or take an hour)
　　Come over at 12:30-ish (give or take half hour)
　　Come over at 11:10-ish (your choice; five minutes or ten)
　　Examples
　　With his ex-wife standing nearby it was awkwardish to talk about his plans for the weekend.
　　The house is biggish but badly in need of repair.
　　One of the twins is athletic while the other is more bookish.
　　The food was quite nice but the restaurant was coldish.
　　The dress is not quite dry. Just feel it - it’s dampish.
　　The only person I noticed was a small man with darkish hair.
　　Charlie often gets into trouble with his devilish ideas!
　　The hat she wore was a dullish shade of purple.
　　How old is the author? He looks fortyish to me.
　　The tank was full of fish swimming in greenish water.
　　It turned out to be a hottish day and we were all dressed too warmly.
　　Those present commented in loudish whispers as he explained the problem.
　　The actress sang beautifully in a deep mannish voice.
　　If we leave early tomorrow, we should get there at noonish.
　　My new colleague doesn't mix much with people. He's an oddish sort of guy.
　　Our neighbours are oldish – over 60 at least.
　　She's tall and slim, with reddish hair.
　　Dinner is at 8 pm. I imagine drinks will start at sevenish.
　　I suppose you could describe the animal's nose as squarish.
　　I don’t like the fish. It has a sweetish taste.
　　Tall or short? Let’s say he appeared to be tallish.
　　She's an interesting candidate but her English is weakish.
　　The designer attended the event accompanied by a youngish man.