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After passing several cars, Fred suddenly ______ too soon and nearly caused an accident.

A. cut down                  B. cut out                            C. cut up                      D. cut in

D  考查利用所提供信息判断词义的能力。


解析:

cut down“减少,消减”;cut out“剪出”;cut up“切割”cut in(指车辆或司机)超车抢道。【教学启示】正确理解短语意思,根据所提供信息作出判断。

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