We had to wait half an hour _______ we had already booked a table.
China has been pushing the reform of public hospitals _______ all its citizens.
—How do you _____ your reading speed?—The speed is measured by how many words per minute you can read.
“How could you lose so much money?” John asked his wife, eyeing her angrily from _____ the kitchen table.
In his lecture, the professor referred to the belief, in contrast to all other countries, _____ the elderly are wise, _____ is particularly dominant(占优势的) in the Chinese culture.
--- I’m afraid I can only make a small contribution this time.--- __________. We really appreciate your assistance.