单选题
The policemen acted quickly because lives were at stake. A. in danger B. in difficulty C. in despair D. out of control
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】[解析] 划线部分为固定词组,意思是“在危急关头;成问题的”,属于介词短语形式,各选项中只有A项可表示此意,in danger表示“有……的危险,在危险之中”,如:The sick man is in danger of death.这位病人有死亡的危险。B项意为“处于困境,在困难中”,如:When you are in difficulty,you may ask for her help.你有困难时,可以找她帮忙。C项意为“处于绝望之中”,例:After repeated failure,she gave up the attempt in despair多次失败后,她绝望地放弃了尝试。D项意为“失去控制的”,如:Suddenly the boat went out of control and capsized.突然,小船失去控制,翻了。