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1. a change of pace 改变步调;换口味 You cant do these chemistry experiments all day long. You certainly need a change of pace. 2. a far cry from 相距甚远 The published book is a far cry from the early manuscript. 3. and how 的确 A：She s a good dancer. B：And how . 4. a matter of time 时间问题 It is only a matter of time. 5. a phone call away 一个电话之远，即愿意过来帮忙 If you need my help, do let me know. Just remember I am a phone call away. 6. a while back 不久以前 Well, I listened to that CD you lent me a while back. 7. all along 一直 I knew it all along. 8. anything but 绝对不 I was anything but happy about going. 9. account for 解释 How do you account for it? 10. after all 毕竟;终究 A：I ve just seen the X-rays and your teeth look just fine. B：I see. Then there is nothing to worry about after all. 11. allergic to 对过敏 Oh man! Something in this room is making my eyes itch. I must be allergic to something. 12. at sb s service 愿为某人服务 | 
