Question

When the expression first came into being, people refused to use it but _____ they began to accept it.

A. usually B. gradually

C. frequently D. quickly

Answer 1

B

【解析】试题分析：考固定词组辨析。A通常地；B逐渐地；C频繁地；D快速地。句意：当这个表达式第一次形成的时候，人们拒绝使用它，但是渐渐地他们开始接受了它。故选B

考点：考查固定词组辨析。