单选题 The novel The Soul of a New Machine, universally acclaimed on publication and for several weeks a best-seller, is a unique achievement.
A. abolished B. abbreviated C. abridged D. applauded

【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[解析] 划线词acclaimed“欢呼，称赞”。A项abolished“废除”；B项abbreviated“缩减”；C项abridged“消减”；D项applauded“赞同”。D项与划线词语意一致。