Question

【题目】 His efforts to raise money for his program were _______ because no one showed any intention to take a cent out of their pockets.

A. in place B. in sight

C. in vain D. in effect

Answer 1

【答案】C

【解析】

试题分析: 句意：他为自己项目筹钱的努力白费了，因为没有人显示出愿意从口袋里往外掏一分钱的打算。A. in place 适当，在合适的位置；B. in sight 在视线内；C. in vain 徒劳；D. in effect 生效。选C。