As far as denotation is concerned，relative synonyms may differ

As far as denotation is concerned，relative synonyms may differ ______.（ ）
A、in the diachronic approach
B、in the stylistic and emotive colouring of words
C、in usage in simple terms
D、in the range and intensity of meaning
【正确答案】：D
【题目解析】：本题考查第六章同义词Synonyms的三种类型中的denotation（外延）。在外延方面的不同在于range and intensity of meaning。此外，其他两种类型中connotation 的不同在于stylistic and emotive colouring of words，application 的不同在于usage in simple terms