His efforts to raise money for his program were ________ because no one showed
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His efforts to raise money for his program were ________ because no one showed any intention to take a cent out of their pockets.| A．in place | B．in sight | C．in effect | D．in vain |
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答案
| D |
解析
| 句意：他为这个项目筹集资金的努力徒劳无功，因为没有人愿意从腰包里掏一分钱。in vain意为“徒劳”，符合句意。 |
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