单选题 The sense of mistrust is {{U}}compounded{{/U}} by smaller annoyances that leave the families feeling as though no one in authority cares about them.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[分析] 动词辨析。 compounded 加重。A．offset弥补，抵消，B．intensified加强，加剧； C．diminished减少，贬低：D．annulled废除，取消。