When it comes to “empty-nest syndrome(综合症)”, parents are advised to _______regular contact with children through phone calls, emails, texts or video chats.
A.substitute
B.sacrifice
C.associate
D.maintain
答案:D
题目分析:说到“空巢综合症”,建议老人与子女“保持”经常的联系。substitute: 替代;sacrifice: 牺牲;associate: 联系。maintain contact with sb. 与……保持联系。故D项正确。