Question

In the _______ of proof, the police could not take action against the man

1. A.
   lack
2. B.
   shortage
3. C.
   absence
4. D.
   failure

Answer 1

C
本題的含義是由于缺乏證據，所以警察們對那個人沒有采取行動，in the absence of表示缺乏……的含義，故本題選C。