After she became a lawyer, she decided to （）criminal law.

Nobody knows how long and how seriously the shakiness（不穩(wěn)定） of big businesses will （） down the economy.

She had clearly no（）of doing any work, although she was very well paid.

I just managed to（）a quick breath before I was pulled under the water by the passing boats.

I was（）than angry when I saw how they'd ruined the landscape.

He（）for military service against the wishes of his parents.

She couldn't（）laughing at him in those clothes.

Mr. Edward was not in, so his brother acted as （）at the party.

Inquiries（）the condition of the patients may be made personally or by telephone.

The survivors（）to a floating tree in hopes of rescue.