Question

In the _______ of proof, the police could not take action against the man

1. A.
   lack
2. B.
   shortage
3. C.
   absence
4. D.
   failure

Answer 1

C
本题的含义是由于缺乏证据，所以警察们对那个人没有采取行动，in the absence of表示缺乏……的含义，故本题选C。