GRE填空(Barron模考)每日一题 第123期
日期:2014-12-22 09:04
(单词翻译:单击)
GRE填空试题
By idiosyncratically refusing to dismiss an insubordinate member of his staff, the manager not only_____established policy, but he also_____ his heretofore good chances for promotion.
Blank(i) Blank(ii)
A.instituted
B.contravened
C.delimited
D.bettered
E.protected
F.jeopardized
Blank(i) Blank(ii)
A.instituted
B.contravened
C.delimited
D.bettered
E.protected
F.jeopardized
参考答案
正确答案：BF
答案解析：
not only…but also…表示递进关系，句子构成了递进模式；又根据 By""的描述，两个空格应该对"公司现有政策（established policy）"和"他迄今为止很好的升职机会（his heretofore good chances for promotion）"做负动作。
翻译：由于很个性地拒绝开除员工中的违纪成员，这个经理不仅违反了公司现有的政策，还妨害了他迄今为止很好的升职机会。
