单选题
These large-scale underground blazes cause the ground temperature to heat up and kill surrounding vegetation, produce greenhouse gases and can even ______ forest fires. A. sprout B. accelerate C. ignite D. foster
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[解析] C选项:ignite意为“点燃,引发”,如:The rock and roll ignites the excitement of the audience.(摇滚乐激起了观众的热情。)句意:大范围的地火致使地面温度上升,导致周围的植物枯死,并产生温室气体,甚至会引发森林火灾。故选C。 其他三项:sprout发芽,长出;accelerate(使)加快;foster培养,促进。