Which of the following words was used during the American Civil War to refer to those northerners who were secretly aiding the S

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问题 Which of the following words was used during the American Civil War to refer to those northerners who were secretly aiding the South? (  )

选项 A、Rattlesnake.
B、Villain.
C、Informer.
D、Copperhead.

答案D

解析 由联想转移和委婉语引起的词义变化都属于心理原因。以copperhead为例。该词指北美的一种毒蛇(铜斑蛇)。但在美国南北战争中该词用来指暗中支持南方的北方人。
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