Question

When it comes to “empty-nest syndrome(综合症)”, parents are advised to _______regular contact with children through phone calls, emails, texts or video chats.

A．substitute

B．sacrifice

C．associate

D．maintain

Answer 1

D

解析试题分析：说到“空巢综合症”，建议老人与子女“保持”经常的联系。substitute: 替代；sacrifice: 牺牲；associate: 联系。maintain contact with sb. 与……保持联系。故D项正确。
考点：动词词义辨识。