单选题 The news will {{U}}horrify{{/U}} everyone.
  • A.attract
  • B.terrify
  • C.tempt
  • D.excite
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[解析] 画线词horrify为动词,意为“使恐惧,惊骇”。A项attract意为“吸引,引起”;例:Romantic fiction can no longer attract her.浪漫小说已不能再吸引她了。B项terrify意为“恐吓,使害怕”;例:Low-flying aircraft terrifies wild animals.低飞的飞行器令野生动物惊恐万分。C项tempt意为“诱惑,使感兴趣”;例:Nothing could tempt me to tell lies.什么也不能引诱我去撒谎。D项excite意为“激动,使兴奋”;例:The promotion failed to excite the public.促销未能激发公众的购买欲望。故本题选B。