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The word stigma (Line 5 Para. 4) most proba
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The word "stigma" (Line 5, Para. 4) most probably means ______.
A.irony
B.verbal abuse
C.persuasion
D.bad reputation请帮忙给出正确答案和分析,谢谢!
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正确答案:D
解析:本题是指代题。文章最后一段讲的是美国社会的奖惩制度。作者说,In the United States, fear of social ostracism or stigma was once a more powerful force in maintaining control over antisocial behavior, especiallyin small communities.从后面的内容,可以推测出,stigma是“坏名声”的意思。