语法与词汇

The ________from childhood to adulthood is always a critical time for everybody. 

【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】

(1) 句子结构。
本题的句子结构为主动补(SVC)。
(2)选项词义。
A. transformation n.彻底的改变
B. transcendence n.超越;卓越
C. transition n.过渡;转受;变革;过渡期,转型期
D. transfer n.迀移;转运;转车;转移;转乘;转让;转变
本句的大意是“对每个人来说,从童年到成年的过渡都是一个关键阶段”。根据句意, 最符合要求的是transition。
[知识拓展]
词汇拓展: transformation 与 transition。
① transformation (from sth.) (to/into sth.)a complete change in sb./sth.
e.g. The way in which we work has undergone a complete transformation in the past decade.
在过去的十年里,我们的工作方式经历了彻底的变革。
②transition n. (from sth.) (to sth.)/(between A and B) the process or. a period of changing from one state or condition to another.
e.g. We need to ensure a smooth transition between the old system and the new one.
我们需确保新旧制度间的平稳过渡。