1. which one do you prefer, an apple or an orange?

你想要哪个，苹果还是橘子？

2. he is preparing his speech for the meeting tomorrow.

他正准备明天集会的演说。

3. she was so quiet that her presence was hardly noticed.

她那么安静，几乎没有人注意到她在这里。

4. he advocated the withdrawal of the american presence in lebanon.

他主张美国人应该从黎巴嫩撤走。

5. how many people were present at the meeting?

有多少人出席会议？

6. we learn from the past, experience the present and hope for success in the future.

我们从过去中学习，体验现在，展望未来的成功。

7. i think these interesting old customs should be preserved.

我认为这些有趣的旧习俗应该保存下去。

8. i tried to preserve my independence.

我试图保持自己的独立性。

9. it's the duty of the police to preserve the public order.

维护公共秩序是警察的职责。

10. president lincoln was born poor.

林肯总统出身贫寒。

11. he was invited to become president of the local camera club.

他被邀请担任本地摄影俱乐部的主席。

12. the power of the press is very great.

新闻界的力量非常大。

13. can you have your report ready for the press by next week?

你的报告能在下星期赶好付印吗？

14. press this button to start the engine.

按这个按钮开动引擎。

15. what a pretty little garden!

多么漂亮的小花园！

16. the little girl is pretty.

这个小女孩很漂亮。

17. what can we do to prevent the disease spreading?

我们能做什么来防止这种疾病蔓延呢？

18. these regulations are intended to prevent accidents.

这些规章制度旨在防止事故发生。

19. what is the price of the suit?

这套西装多少钱？

20. i think you hurt his pride by laughing at the way he speaks english.

我觉得你嘲笑他说英语的方式刺伤了他的自尊心。

21. pride was his downfall.

骄傲是他垮台的原因。

22. my teaching is my pride and joy.