| 1. | I made a terrific effort to refrain from tears . 我狠着心把泪止住。 |
| 2. | With an effort he controlled his temper . 他竭力按捺住自己的怒气。 |
| 3. | They made no effort to hide their amusement . 他们毫不掩饰地表示好笑。 |
| 4. | Is he too lazy to make the effort ? 他是不是太懒了,不愿花气力呢? |
| 5. | To make a sentence was an overwhelming effort . 讲一句话也吃力得要命。 |
| 6. | He lifted the big rock without effort . 他毫不费力地举起了这块大石头。 |
| 7. | His efforts were fruitless, however . 他虽然竭尽人事,仍无补于事。 |
| 8. | His effort to help her will come to naught . 他帮助她的努力将成为泡影。 |
| 9. | She bilked his efforts to discover her . 她使他找寻她的努力落空。 |
| 10. | She made every effort to avoid his company . 她力求避免和他来往。 |