单选题 The tone of the author's discussion of the neologisms coined by physicists is one of

(A) scientific detachment
(B) moderate indignation
(C) marked derision
(D) amused approbation
(E) qualified skepticism

【正确答案】 D

【答案解析】Since the author considers the gluon to be aptly named, he clearly views this particular neologism or newly coined term with approbation. However, he tempers his approval with amusement, for he finds the terms fanciful (capricious, whimsical) as well as apt.