题目
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
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固定搭配及语境理解。关键点在于理解curl up的常见用法,以及结合句中“into a tight ball”这一动作描述,判断出正确选项。需注意排除其他选项中与语境不符的动词短语。
选项分析
A. cleared up
clear up意为“清理、整理”,通常指打扫或解决问题,与句中“蜷缩成一团”的动作无关,排除。
B. brought up
bring up意为“提出”或“呕吐”,此处无法与“up into a tight ball”构成合理动作,排除。
C. cheered up
cheer up意为“高兴起来”,但句中明确提到“so depressed”,前后矛盾,排除。
D. curled up
curl up意为“蜷缩”,常用于描述因寒冷、悲伤等情绪而蜷缩身体,与“into a tight ball”高度匹配,符合语境。