问题
选择题
The engine of the ship was out of order and the bad weather ________ the helplessness of the crew at sea.
A．added to
B．set down
C．played a part in
D．led to
答案
答案：A
考查短语辨析。句意为轮船的发动机出故障了，坏天气增加了在海上救助船员的困难。add to 增加，增添 所以选A 。