单选题 ______ the critics and answer their questions.

A、 (A) Stand in for
B、 (B) Stand at
C、 (C) Stand with
D、 (D) Stand up to

【正确答案】 D

【答案解析】To stand up to means to support a point of view against others. Choice (A) means to substitute. Choice (B) indicates position or attitude. Choice (C) means to associate with others for a cause.