The medicine won’t cure the disease -- it ________stops the pain.

In order to save time, I will __________ mention the events that happened last night to refresh your memories before the discussion.

Twenty million years ago, Idoho was not the dry place as it is now. ______, it was warm and damp, covered with thick forests.

Nowadays, Chinese consumers are increasingly aware of their rights.       , safety and quality issues remain top concerns.

(2013·沈阳二中模拟)She devoted herself________to her research and it earned her a good reputation in her field.