问题
选择题
The study of natural history is not something to be left to biologists. In fact, their capacity _____ the time they can spend away from their offices is very limited.
A.in search of
B.in face of
C.in favour of
D.in terms of
答案
答案:D
题目分析:考察介词短语辨析。A搜寻;B面对;C支持;D就…而言;在…方面;句意:对于自然历史的研究不仅仅是生物学家的事情。实际上,就时间来说在办公室他们在办公室之外的时间是很有限的。故D正确。
点评:介词短语一直是命题者常设置的考点和重点,平时要加强记忆。本题的四个选项都很重要,尤其要注意四个短语在具体语言环境中的使用,考生应注意对短语的正确归类和对词义的准确理解。