问题
选择题
Having tried hard several times, they finally _______ the hope of finding an effective way to save the dying man.
A．abandoned
B．released
C．discouraged
D．resigned
答案
答案：A
词义辨析. A.抛弃;放弃B. 释放;让与C. 阻止;使泄气D.辞职.句意:已经尝试了几次,他们最终放弃了寻找有效地方法救治这个将死的男人的希望.故选A.