单选题 Hearing problems may be {{U}}alleviated{{/U}} by changes in diet and exercise habits.
  • A. removed
  • B. cured
  • C. worsened
  • D. relieved
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[解析] 画线词原形alleviate为动词,意为“减轻,缓和”。A项remove意为“移动,开除,除掉”;例:The student senate voted to remove Fuller from office.大学评议会投票将富勒免职了。B项cure意为“治疗,治愈”;例:His illness is curing.他的疾病正在痊愈。C项worsen意为“恶化,变得更坏”;例:Climate change will also worsen air pollution.气候变化还会让空气污染恶化。D项relieve意为“消除,减轻”;例:I mean this medicine will only relieve your pain.我是说这种药只能缓解你的疼痛。故本题选D。