5** Collocations Bank for English Mastery
Simplicity àImpress the marker with simple, coherent
sentences
Type 1 Basics: express causality / problem / issue / extent
(必背) (精選) (First Step to Level 5)
1. stem from ✓
2. result in
3. resort to ✓
4. address the issue of
5. tackle a problem
6. alleviate the situation
7. mitigate the harms
8. cope with / deal with the problem
9. remedial measures
10. preventive measures
11. rudimentary cause ✓
12. the crux of the problem✓
13. confront/ overcome a challenge
14. at the expense/cost of
15. turn a blind eye/ turn a deaf eye to
16. fall prey / fall victim to
17. contemplate on the adverse impacts
18. come to terms with
19. primary goal
20. all-time high / all-time low
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Type 2: specific noun phrases (positive meaning)
1. traditional wisdom
2. collective memories
3. sense of achievement
4. rewarding experiences
5. make substantial / outstanding contributions to
6. sense of belonging
7. language proficiency
8. immersive learning
9. valuable skillset
10. career planning
11. The Secret Recipe
12. various aspects
13. rewarding / fruitful experience
14. overwhelming majority
15. To xxx, but to xxx
16. ethnic minority
17. flawless performance
Type 3: express gratitude / hope / acts of feeling great / feeling
bad for sth
I
1. false impression
2. flawed belief
3. utmost appreciation and gratitude ✓
4. pay homage
5. word to mouth recommendation
6. utmost appreciation and gratitude
7. sincere apology
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Type 4: specific behaviour / act (to do sth)
1. reckless behaviour
2. cultivate a culture
3. hone one’s skills
4. nurture young talents
5. devise a plan / strategy
6. see eye to eye
7. go hand in hand
8. led astray
9. spare no effort
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10. in exchange for
11. broaden one’s horizons
12. make effort in /
13. make progress in / make strides in /
14. indulge in ✓
15. reap the reward (reap what you sow)
16. be entitled to
17. in an attempt to