反义词:
1) HARANGUE
A. gratefully acknowledge
B. speak temperately
这一题我的疑问是:hurangue是长篇、指责性的演说,那么是不是只要是非指责性的甚至是正面的态度就算是它的反义词呢?红宝书里明确给出了它的反义词就是B选项,我的错误在于对acknowledge的理解。
3)STARTLE:
A. appease
B. lull
C. reconcile
D. dally
E. slumber
harangue指的是长篇攻击性演说 它的攻击性对应为题目选项中的temperately
攻击 对应的应该为赞美 而不是感谢
acknowledge:
1 : to recognize the rights, authority, or status of
2 : to disclose knowledge of or agreement with
3 a : to express gratitude or obligation for <acknowledge a gift> b : to take notice of <failed to acknowledge my greeting> c : to make known the receipt of <acknowledge a letter>
4 : to recognize as genuine or valid <acknowledge a debt>
lull:
1 : to cause to sleep or rest : SOOTHE
2 : to cause to relax vigilance <were lulled into a false sense of security>
appease:
1 : to bring to a state of peace or quiet : CALM
2 : to cause to subside : ALLAY <appeased my hunger>