题目内容
To _____ his position in the country, he appointed his close friend Henry as head of the troops.
A.strengthen B.sponsor C.clarify D.switch
【答案】
A
【解析】
试题分析:动词词义辨析。A加强;B赞助;C澄清,使…清楚;D转换;转化;句意:为了加强在这个国家的地位,他任命他的好朋友Henry作为军队的统领。根据句意说明A正确。
考点:考查动词词义辨析
点评:本题的动词strengthen是由名词strength加上后缀“en”转换而来。在英语学习中要注意这样的构词法的运用。同时要加强对同义词近义词的辨析和归类。
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