The success of a government should be measured the health and happiness of the people as well as the development of economy.
Russia's withdrawal of its experts from China did not strangle (压垮) the Chinese people; _____ it stirred up their enthusiasm for greater exertions.
Having made his first film earlier this year, he is _____ starting in a new one.
Bill is not a fast runner and he doesn't have a chance of winning the marathon, but he will _____ the race even if he finishes last.
As he had no friends and relatives in the town, the traveler tried to find a _____ somewhere.
The thieves _____ him _____ in the park, took his wallet and escaped.