Everyday preposition: insist + on

insist + on 堅持認為
We insist on implementing the original plan.
我們堅持執行原計劃。

Everyday preposition: call on somebody

call on somebody 拜訪
He will call on me tomorrow.
他下星期會拜訪我。

Everyday preposition: come + away

come + away 離開
When did she come away from the party?
她什麼時候離開聚會的？

Everyday preposition: pass + up

pass + up 拒絕
She passed up the invitation to the party.
她拒絕了出席宴會的邀請。

Everyday preposition: estimate + at

estimate + at 估計
I estimate the crowd at 2000.
我估計群眾有2000人。

Everyday preposition: run + after

run + after 追逐
The policemen are running after a thief.
警察在追捕一名小偷。

Everyday preposition: hear from somebody

hear from somebody 收到...的信/電話/電郵等
I have not heard from him for 3 years.
我已經3年沒有收到他的來信。