In fact, a number of recent developments suggest that new media may actually be the salvation of old media; that online newspapers, Webzines, and e-books could preserve and extend the best aspects of the print culture while augmenting it with their various technological advantages.
A.limiting
B.maintaining
C.distinguishing
D.increasing
参考答案:D
解析: 本题中,augmenting的意思是“增加”。D项“increasing增加”符合题意,如:New settlers came in increasing numbers.(新来的移民日益增多。)其他三项“limiting限制;maintaining保持;distinguishing区别”都不正确。