单选题 In spite of ______reviews in the press, tile production of her play was almost certain oblivion by enthusiastic audiences whose acumen was greater than that of the critics.

【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】sensitive敏感的。reduce to减少，缩减到。lake warm冷淡的。condemn指责，谴责。expose to暴露于。scathing严厉的。rescue from从…营救。lackluster无光泽的，无生气的。