问题
选择题
Though the long-distance runner ______ his previous record last month, his trainer let him ______ its speed as he went around the curve.．
A．bettered; slowed
B．better ; to slow
C．bettered; slow
D．better; slow
答案
答案：C
考查一词多义。句意“尽管那位长跑运动员上周优化了他以前的记录，当他经过弯道时，他的运动鞋能让他减慢速度。”better作动词用，意为“改善，胜过”。Let sb. do sth.“让某人做某事”。故选C。