1.cross … with … 使……与……杂交
If you cross soft wheat with hard wheat you can produce flour suitable for making bread.
如果你把软麦和硬麦杂交,那么你就可以生产出适于制作面包的面粉
。2.run out of puff 力不从心
The government used to be keen on overhauling education but it has run out of puff.
政府过去热衷于改革教育,但似乎已经黔驴技穷
。3.hybridise 使杂交
The ability to hybridise is one measure of relationship.
杂交能力是衡量亲缘关系的一个尺度
。4.a large amount of 大量的(接不可数名词)
The gang finally fled with a large amount of cash and jewellery.
那帮歹徒最终带着大量的现金和珠宝逃走了
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