题目内容

The reference she made to her friend, the poet, was interesting but too _____ for anyone to appreciate.

   A. drastic    B. dull    C. obscure   D. distinct

C


解析:

obscure(=not clearly seen or understood)模糊难懂得。drastic激烈的,严厉的;dull单调的;distinct清楚的,明显的;截然不同的(from)。

本题译文:她提到她的朋友----诗人时所说的话是令人感兴趣,但没有说清楚,以致没有人为此感激。

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