单选题 badly off work off well off desirous of
badly off (1) having little money
We were so badly off that we couldn't afford a bus ticket.
Thanks to the money my uncle left me, I'm not badly off.
(2) in bad condition
I felt unwell, but I wasn't so badly off that I had Io stay home from work.
work off (1) to pay (a debt) by working
She worked off her loan.
His parents are making him work off the cost of the bike he ruined.
(2) to lose or get rid of (something) by physical activity
He walks every day to work the extra weight off.
Jogging is a great way to work off stress.
well off (1) wealthy
Her family is extremely well off.
(2) in a good position or situation
You might be better off in a different career.
desirous of wanting or wishing for something very much, feeling desire for something
Parents are desirous of a better way to educate their children.The earthquake refugees are ______ for food and blankets.
  • A. desirous
  • B. badly off
  • C. working off
  • D. ambitious
【正确答案】 C
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