Experts and teachers all think that failure is not __________ a bad thing to some extent.

Isn’t amazing that such a good player ____ have failed to be elected to compete?—-Yes, but that is life.

下列各句中的加点词语不是古今异义词的一项是（ ）

ne 2000, Hanks was offered a scholarshipto study in New York City _____ he could have supported his family, but herefused it.

My mother opened the drawer to ______ the knives and spoons.