The phrase “keep a lid on”(Line 6, Paragraph 3) most probably means_____.[A] put an

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The phrase “keep a lid on”(Line 6, Paragraph 3) most probably means_____.

[A] put an end to

[B] set a limit on

[C] tighten the control over

[D] reduce the speed of

参考答案:

B本题考查词义理解。“keep a lid on”出现在最后一段倒数第二句,表示对“日元升值”做的动作。下文提到具体做法是:日本中央银行忙于购进美元并且把这些钱转为政府债务。四个选项都是同一方向的表达,根据经济常识,应选[B],表示“限制日元的升值”。