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Word Study Examples: At the root of the controversy is the question of financial assistance. Racism cannot be rooted out without strong government action. Lesson7-The Rivals Word Study 16. sustain v. a. to maintain b. to give strength c. to suffer Examples: The teachers tried hard to sustain the children’s interest in class. The foundations were not strong enough to sustain the weight of the house. Lesson7-The Rivals To be continued on the next page. Word Study Examples: The retired president is too weak to sustain a long interview. Our team sustained a defeat last year, however, we will stage a comeback this year. Lesson7-The Rivals The end of Word Study. List: 1. carry on 2. grapple with 3. impose upon 4. out of 5. take off 6. take in Phrases and Expressions Lesson7-The Rivals Lesson7-The Rivals 1. carry on v. a. to continue sth. that has been started by sb. else. b. to do sth. for a period of time Examples: He is relying on his son to carry on the family business. When she left, I carried on her research. They carried on an interesting conversation, without looking at each other. Phrases and Expressions v. a. to fight or struggle with someone b. to try hard to solve a problem Examples: The pilots were grappling with hijackers before it crashed into the building. The government is grappling with the issue of traffic congestion. He grappled with the problem for an hour before he solved it. 2. grapple with Lesson7-The Rivals Phrases and Expressions 3. impose on/upon v. to place a tax, duty on Examples: The government imposed a ban upon the sales of ivory. Now taxes are imposed on wines and spirits. Parents should not impose their own moral values on their children. Lesson7-The Rivals Phrases and Expressions 4. out of Examples: In nine cases out of ten, they will attend the opening ceremony. We are out of sugar. Chinese people make many