语法与词汇 His successful negotiations with the Americans helped him to _____ his position in thegovernment.

【正确答案】 D

【答案解析】句意：他与美国人的成功谈判帮助他加强了在政府中的地位。intensify（使）增强，（使）加剧。contrive策划，设计，发明。consolidate合并，统一。heave举起，投掷。