Life insurance is financial protection for dependents against loss ________ the bread-winner's death.
句意:人寿保险是(当)一家之主死亡(后)对于被赡养者的一种经济上的保护。as a result of由于;作为……的结果。at the cost of以……为代价。on the verge of濒临于,接近于。for the sake of为 了;为了……的利益。故选D。