15年考研词汇题重点详解(07)

【典型考题1】We were pleased to note that the early morning delivery didn't _____to the traffic the jam of the busy city. (2000年考研题)

A. aid                   B. amount            C. add               D. attribute

【答案】C。句意为：我们很高兴地看到早上送货并没有给这个繁忙的城市增加交通堵塞。aid是“帮助”；amount to是“合计”；attribute是“归因于”。根据句意选C。

有关add to（增加）的典型用法：

This adds to our difficulties. 这增加了我们的困难。

It adds to my pleasure to see you here today. 今天在这里见到你我格外高兴。

【典型考题2】

All the off-shore oil explorers were in high spirits as they received______ letters from their families. (1998年考研题)

A. sentimental      B. affectionate     C. intimate              D. sensitive

【答案】B。句意为：海洋石油勘探队的队员们收到亲切的家书后，各个情绪高涨。intimate意为“亲切的”；affectionate意为“充满柔情的”“有深厚感情的”；sensitive意为“敏感的”，常作表语；sentimental意为“伤感的”。根据题意，应该选B。

有关affectionate的典型用法：

He is very affectionate towards his children. 他很爱他的孩子。

She gave her mother an affectionate hug. 她紧紧拥抱着她的母亲。

He gave her an affectionate pat on the knee. 他深情地拍了一下她的膝盖。

He enfolded the child in an affectionate embrace. 他疼爱那孩子而紧紧搂在怀里。