Tom, as well as his father, in the sea when he heard someone calling for help just ahead of him.
Russia's withdrawal of its experts from China did not strangle (压垮) the Chinese people; _____ it stirred up their enthusiasm for greater exertions.
She has lost her handbag with the _____ sum of $150 in it.
Many people complain of the rapid _____ of modern life.
The government is _____ and will take the necessary steps to maintain security and stability.
The rapidly growing birth rate brings about a lot of environment problems, which the government is supposed to take _____.