单选题
A considerable amount of time and money has been invested in______ this system. (2003年上海交通大学考博试题)
【正确答案】
D
【答案解析】解析:本题空格处是说“完善这个系统”。D项“perfecting完善”符合题意,如:They worked hard to perfect their dance.(他们卖力地使舞蹈更加完美。)其他三项“defining定义;implying暗示;reducing减少”都不正确。