The weakening housing market continued to take its（）on the industry.

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

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

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

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

His company promised to pay for his health （）in addition to other benefits.

She is very nice, but because she has a（）way of speaking, she is slow in making friends

He will behave(crazy)（）if he drinks too much.

I don't know who on（）stole the diamond last night.

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