单选题What does the word “contaminating” (Line 5, Para.3) mean?AcorruptingBcontradictingCpollutingDcontracting
单选题
What does the word “contaminating” (Line 5, Para.3) mean?
A
corrupting
B
contradicting
C
polluting
D
contracting
参考解析
解析：
词义理解题。综合上下文“…constantly contaminating their waters…”可以推测出contaminate的意思是“污染”，故应使用“polluting”。
词义理解题。综合上下文“…constantly contaminating their waters…”可以推测出contaminate的意思是“污染”，故应使用“polluting”。
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