题目内容

Maria doesn’t get along well with other colleagues, for she is too ________ and feels more superior to others.

[  ]
A.

aggressive

B.

effective

C.

confident

D.

influential

答案:A
解析:

aggressive在此句中表示“盛气凌人”。


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