15. be of (much, great) benefit to sb. 对某人有益处

= be beneficial to sb. It is said Yoga is of great benefit to human health. 据说瑜伽对人体健康有很大好处。

16. A benefit B 甲对乙有好处

= B benefit froom A

This is an expensive investment but it will benefit the company in the long run. 这是一项花费很大的投资，但从长远来看，它将对公司有好处。

These small businesses have benefited greatly from the fall in interest rates. 这些小企业因利率下降而得到了很大的好处。

combine A

B

with

and

“把A与B结合起来”

17.

The new teaching method combines education with pleasure. 这种新的教学方法寓教育与娱乐之中。

make

earn

a/ one’s living (by…)

18.

(靠……)谋生He did all sorts of jobs to earn/ make his living. 为了谋生，他干了好多不同的工作。

19. in debt 欠债

out of debt 不欠债

She was in debt when she was poor, but has been out of debt since she got rich. 以前穷的时候她欠了债，可自从富了以后就没欠债了。

Out of debt, out of danger. 【谚】无债一身轻。

20. cut down