语法与词汇 9.However, growth in the fabricated metals industry was able to______ some of the decline in the iron and steel industry.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】A项overturn意为“打翻;颠覆”;B项overtake意为“赶上,超过”;C项offset意为“抵消,弥补”;D项oppress意为“压迫,挤压”。