单选题 In the ______ of the project not being a success, the investors stand to lose up to＄ 30 million.
A. face B. time C. event D. course

【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】[解析] in the face of意为“不顾，面对”；in the time of 意为“在……特殊时期”；in the event of意为“如果……发生，一旦……发生”；in the course of意为“在……期间”。