问题
选择题
--What did he say in_______ of his stupid behavior?
--He admitted having made a serious mistake.
A．explanation
B．favor
C．case
D．fear
答案
答案：A
短语考查题。in explanation of 作为对…的说明； in favor of 支持； in case of 万一； in fear of 恐怕 “对他的愚蠢行为他是如何解释的？”“他承认他犯了严重的错误”选A。