题目
These individuals suffered career _ and sometimes a significant blow to their self-confidence. A. setbacksB. achievementsC. strengthsD. successes
These individuals suffered career _ and sometimes a significant blow to their self-confidence.
- A. setbacks
- B. achievements
- C. strengths
- D. successes
题目解答
答案
A
解析
本题考查动词与名词的搭配以及语境逻辑。关键点在于理解动词"suffered"通常与负面结果搭配,需选择与职业相关的负面词汇。选项中只有setbacks(挫折)符合语境,其他选项均为正面或中性词汇,与"suffered"矛盾。
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分析动词与名词的搭配
"Suffered"意为“遭受”,常用于表达负面经历(如失败、挫折等)。因此,空格处需填入负面含义的名词。 -
排除干扰项
- B. achievements(成就)、C. strengths(优势)、D. successes(成功)均为正面词汇,与"suffered"的语境矛盾。
- A. setbacks(挫折)是负面词汇,与"suffered"搭配合理。
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验证语境一致性
后文提到“有时对自信心造成重大打击”,进一步说明职业上的负面经历(setbacks)是核心逻辑。