单选题 With his blows knitted, the doctor contemplated the difficult operation he had to perform.

【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[解析] 本题中,contemplated的意思是“凝视,沉思,预期,企图”。四个选项中,thought deeply about的意思是“深思”;succeeded in的意思是“在……方面成功”;decided against的意思是“不赞成做某事”;went on with的意思是“伴随”。只有D项符合题意。