The word "holiday" originally meant "holy day" , but now it signifies any day on which we don’t have to work. This is an example

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问题 The word "holiday" originally meant "holy day" , but now it signifies any day on which we don’t have to work. This is an example of______.

选项 A、meaning shift
B、widening of meaning
C、narrowing of meaning
D、loss of meaning

答案B

解析 该词的含义原指特别的宗教日子,例如主日(星期日,也叫礼拜日)、复活节及圣诞节等,现可以指各种无需工作的日子,所以词意范围扩大,因此选择B项。
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