15年考研词语题重点解析
We were pleased to note that the early morning delivery didn't _____to the traffic the jam of the busy city.
A. aidB. amount C. addD. attribute
C。句意为：大家非常高兴地看到早上送货并没给这个繁忙的城市增加交通堵塞。aid是“帮助”；amount to是“合计”；attribute是“归因于”。依据句意选C。
有关add to（增加）的典型使用方法：
This adds to our difficulties. 这增加了大家的困难。
It adds to my pleasure to see you here today. 今天在这里见到你我格外开心。
All the off-shore oil explorers were in high spirits as they received______ letters from their families.
A. sentimentalB. affectionateC. intimateD. sensitive
B。句意为：海洋石油勘探队的队员们收到亲切的家书后，每个情绪高涨。intimate意为“亲切的”；affectionate意为“充满柔情的”“有深厚感情的”；sensitive意为“敏锐的”，常作表语；sentimental意为“伤感的”。依据题意，应该选B。
有关affectionate的典型使用方法：
He is very affectionate towardshis children. 他非常爱他的孩子。
She gave her mother an affectionate hug. 她紧紧拥抱着她的妈妈。
He gave her an affectionate pat on the knee. 他深情地拍了一下她的膝盖。
He enfolded the child in an affectionate embrace. 他疼爱那孩子而紧紧搂在怀里。
