Generous public funding of basic science would ______ considerable benefits for the country's health, wealth and security.

【正确答案】 D

【答案解析】 句意：公众对基础科学的慷慨投资将会为国家健康、财富和安全带来可观利益。lead to导致某种结果。result from由……导致，因……产生。settle down定居；平静下来。lie in睡懒觉；待产。