Russia's withdrawal of its experts from China did not strangle (压垮) the Chinese people; _____ it stirred up their enthusiasm for greater exertions.
The last bus has left; ________, you’ll have to walk there.
He ran ________ fast that I couldn’t catch up with him.
The teacher ________ his work.
I can’t avoid ________ her.
The ________ news surprised Jim. He was ________ at it.