题目
1. After hearing the heartbreaking news, Miss Green was so depressed that she ___ up into a tight ball as if to stop herself from breaking apart.A. clearedB. broughtC. cheeredD. curled
1. After hearing the heartbreaking news, Miss Green was so depressed that she ___ up into a tight ball as if to stop herself from breaking apart.
A. cleared
B. brought
C. cheered
D. curled
题目解答
答案
D. curled
解析
本题考查动词短语的语境应用，核心在于理解情感状态与动作的匹配。句子中"depressed"和"into a tight ball"是关键线索，需选择能表达蜷缩、收缩动作的动词。需注意选项中动词短语的常见搭配及情感色彩。
选项分析
- A. cleared up：意为“清理、好转”，常用于情绪好转（如“cheer up”），与“depressed”矛盾。
- B. brought up：意为“提出、呕吐”，搭配不当，且无法体现“蜷缩”动作。
- C. cheered up：意为“高兴起来”，与“depressed”情感对立，排除。
- D. curled up：意为“蜷缩成一团”，与“into a tight ball”高度契合，符合悲伤情绪下的身体反应。
关键结论
"curl up" 是唯一能准确描述因情绪低落而蜷缩动作的选项。