Question

It was clear that the small grocer was _____ people he owed money to.

　　A. at the expense of 　 B. at the risk of 　 C. in the way of 　 D. at the mercy of

 

Answer 1

D

at the mercy of在......支配下;at the expense of以......为代价，靠牺牲;......;in the way of碍......事;at the risk of冒......的危险.本题译文：显然，这家小杂铺任凭其债主的摆布。