She is so ____ that she cried for days when her pet rabbit died.
A. sensitive B. sensible C. touched D. impressive(Nelson, 500D)
答案为 A(sensitive)，但我不明白，这里为什么不能用 B(sensible)。
这两个词虽然词形相近,但意义却毫无关联。sensitive 是指“敏感的”“灵敏的”,而 sensible 却是指“明智的”。请对比下列实例:
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a sensitive instrument(machine) 灵敏的仪表(机器)
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highly sensitive electronic cameras (EED) 高度灵敏的电子照相机
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This is one of the most sensitive issues that the government faces. (EED) 这是政府所面临的最敏感的问题之一。
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I always like her. She's so sensible. (Dreiser) 我总是很喜欢她。她是那么机灵。
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... sensible decisions (EED) ……明智的决定
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It seemed sensible to move to a bigger house... (EED) 搬到较大的房子里去,似乎是明智的……
另外, sensitive 与介词 to 连用, 表示“对……敏感的”, 而 sensible 与介词 of 连用, 表示“能觉察到……”“知道……”。
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An artist is sensitive to beauty. (ALD) 艺术家对美是非常敏感的。
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Children's bones are very sensitive to radiation... 儿童的骨头对辐射非常敏感……
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I am sensible of his danger. (ALD) 我意识到了他的危险。
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Although cats cannot see in complete darkness their eyes are much more ____ to light than are human eyes.
A. glowing B. brilliant C. sensitive D. gloomy(全国六级,97.12-60)
- Try not to say anything hurtful to her. She is a very ____ person.
A. sensible B. sensitive C. tough D. reasonable(全国英语专业四级,94-76)