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To weaken the damage for earthquakes, scientists are working on ways to enable accurate prediction.

  • A relieve
  • B deduct
  • C minimize
  • D rid 
参考答案: C
解题思路: 词语运用, 本句意为:为了减少地藤带来的损失,科学家们正在继续努力以便能准确预报;而 weaken削弱,(使)变弱;A. relieve减轻,接触,援救;B. deduct扣除,演绎;C. minimize将减到最少;D. rid (与of连用)摆脱;除去;例:to rid the town of rats消灭城里的老鼠;因此C为答案。>>>立即刷题