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A．meaning shiftB．loss of meaningC．widening of meaningD．……

The word "girl" originally meant young people; and now it refers to young lady. This is an example of _____.

A．meaning shift
B．loss of meaning
C．widening of meaning
D．narrowing of meaning

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