We forgave her anger because we knew that her father's illness had put her under great （）

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

The survivors（）to a floating tree in hopes of rescue.

The noise of the traffic（）Paul from his work.

Nobody knows how long and how seriously the shakiness（不稳定） of big businesses will （） down the economy.

I expected a bigger payment, but I suppose you have to be（）for small mercies.

Many students found the book （）;it provided them with a large amount of information on the subject.

The price they offered for my old car was so low that I（）it down.

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

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