语法与词汇

I can't understand how he can feel that his colleagues are always ready to denounce him.

【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】

(1) 句子结构。
本题主句的句子结构为主动宾(SVO),主语为I ,谓语为can't understand, how 引导的 是宾语从句,其中从句的谓语feel又有that引导的宾语从句。
(2)选项词义。
A. confront vt.使面对面,使对质;遇到;比较
B. criticize vt.分析;批评;挑剔
C. control vt.控制;管理;限制;支配
D. challenge vt.质疑;向.......挑战|
句子大意为“ 我不理解他怎么会感到同事总是在责难他” 。原题的denounce为 “ 谴责, 公然抨击” 之意,与选项中的criticize词义最为接近,因此选项B 正确。
[知识拓展]词汇拓展:denounce与 criticize。
①denounce v. to say .that you disapprove of sb./sth.; to say what you do not like or think is wrong about sb./sth.
e.g. Gossip is nearly always publicly denounced, but frequently socially valued.
流言虽会受到公开谴责,却总受公众重视。
②criticize v. find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
e.g. I find it difficult to criticize this position, whatever your beliefs are.
无论你的信仰如何,我觉得都很难批评这一立场。