例句： The car stopped within a fraction of an inch of the wall.

例句： The furniture was stiff, uncomfortable, too delicate, and too neat.

例句： The theatre is under the patronage of the Arts Council.

例句： Your encouragement made me more confident of my future.

例句： We'll reserve the ticket for you till tomorrow noon.

例句： He attached a label to his baggage.

例句： Thanks for your guidance

例句： Any new source of energy will be welcome, as there is a shortage of petroleum.

例句： Generally speaking, women live longer than men.

例句： Have you seen the brightly-coloured plumage of tropical birds?