单选题 However dull work may be, it becomes bearable if it is a means of building up ______ , whether in the world at large or only in one's own circle.
A. admiration B. vanity
C. honor D. reputation

【正确答案】 D

【答案解析】reputation“名声”；admiration“羡慕”，不说build up admiration; vanity“虚荣”也不能与build up搭配使用；honor“名誉；光荣”。admiration，vanity，honor都不是“建立”起来的。secure admiration“获得赞美”，invite admiration“引起羡慕”，win admiration“赢得赞美”；achieve (gain、attain) honor“获得荣誉”；gratify (flatter) vanity“满足(迎合)……虚荣心”。