问题
单项选择题
To weaken the damage for earthquakes, scientists are working on ways to enable accurate prediction.
A.relieve
B.deduct
C.minimize
D.rid
答案
参考答案:C
解析:[分析] 词语运用 本句意为:为了减少地震带来的损失,科学家们正在继续努力以便能准确预报;而 weaken削弱,(使)变弱;A.relieve减轻,接触,援救;B.deduct扣除,演绎; C.minimize将……减到最少;D.rid(与of连用)摆脱;除去;例:to rid the town of rats消灭城里的老鼠;因此C为答案。