试题题干
The process by which a word of wide meaning acquires a specialzed sense is called( ).
参考答案
正确答案:
试题解析
本题考查词义的缩小。
Narrowing is a process by which a word of wide meaning acquires a narrower or specialized sense.词义的缩小是意义范围较大的词向意义范围较小的方向演变的过程。故B选项符合题意。
extension:词义的扩大;elevation:词义的升格;transfer:词义的转移。
故选B。