The word “holiday” used to mean “holy day, a day of religious significance”, and now it refers to “day of recreation, when no work is done”.This is an example of （） of meaning.
The word “holiday” used to mean “holy day, a day of religious significance”, and now it refers to “day of recreation, when no work is done”.This is an example of （） of meaning.
A.extension
B.restriction
C.degeneration
D.elevation
正确答案：A
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