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       Historically, Bristleworms have had a bad reputation among saltwater aquarium aficionados. These marine worms usually enter the hobbyist’s aquarium by__(31)__ a ride on a piece of coral. Once established, they become part of the tank’s ecosystem. Bristleworms range greatly in size. The smallest ones are about an inch long, and the large ones can grow to over 20 inches, although, being segmented, their bodies are often __(32)__ and so not usually seen at their greatest extent. Literature has frequently __(33)__ that bristleworms are harmful, asserting that they eat clams, anemones and even oral fish. However, most enthusiasts now conclude that small bristleworms __(34)__ no threat, and are merely scavengers, clearing the tank from detritus and carcasses of animals that are already dead. However, larger worms, particularly those of the species known as fireworms, are __(35)__ eaters and can do irreparable damage. These worms are better removed, although this is a challenge in itself, as the worms are nocturnal and sensitive to light, and will go into hiding at the slightest disturbance.
【題組】33.
(A) agitated
(B) precluded
(C) contended
(D) revoked

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炸蝦 小二下 (2024/08/04):

Literature has frequently contended  that bristleworms are harmful, asserting that they eat clams, anemones and even oral fish. 

文獻常認為剛毛蟲是有害的，聲稱它們吃蛤、海葵，甚至是口魚。

 

contend (v.)

1.爭奪，競爭

Three students contended for the prize. 三個學生競爭該獎。

There are three world-class tennis players contending for this title.

有三位世界頂級網球選手爭奪這項冠軍。

He's contending against someone with twice his experience.他在和經驗比他豐富一倍的人競爭。

2.全力對付；搏鬥；奮鬥

There were too many problems to contend with. 要全力對付的問題真是太多太多了。

3.堅決主張，聲稱

The police contended that the difficulties they faced were too severe.

警察強調說他們面臨的困難太嚴重了。

The lawyer contended (that) her client had never been near the scene of the crime.

該律師聲稱她的委託人從未走近過犯罪現場。

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