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【题目】He even __________ to call the deal off if we didn't satisfy his demands.

A. scolded

B. threatened

C. warned

D. declared

【答案】B

【解析】句意:如果我们没有满足他的要求,他甚至威胁说要取消这笔交易。scold责骂,训斥;threaten威胁,恐吓;warn警告;declare宣布,声明,宣称。

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