Question

一道SAT填空题

raul's game-winning goal in the closing minutes of the game ( ) his well-known ability to excel under stressful conditions.
A. clarified B. solidified C. identified D. epitomized E. decried
觉得前四个选项都差不多，为毛选D？

Answer 1

clarify的意思是澄清;阐明
如：He clarified his stand on the issue.
他澄清了他在该问题上的立场。
His explanation clarified the mystery.
他的说明解开了这个谜。
solidify的意思是变固体, 凝固, 变坚定, 使团结
如：Extreme cold will solidify water.
identify意思是确认;识别;鉴定,验明[(+as)]
如：She identified him as her attacker.
她认出他就是袭击她的人。
I cannot identify this signature.
我识别不出这是谁的签字。
epitomize的意思是摘要, 概括, 成为 ... 的缩影, 作为典范
如：She epitomizes the loving mother.
她是典型的慈母。
本句的意思明显为“压力下超强能力的证明或范例，故选D

Answer 2

raul在最后一分钟的决胜球极好的证明了他的……………… epitome 是典例的意思 epitomize 就是作为典例证明