单选题The phrase “gloom and doom” (in paragraph 3) refers to the state of being _____.Aobscure and sadBdepressing and fatalCruined and deadlyDmiserable and disappointing
单选题
The phrase “gloom and doom” (in paragraph 3) refers to the state of being _____.
A
obscure and sad
B
depressing and fatal
C
ruined and deadly
D
miserable and disappointing
参考解析
解析：
第三段第一句作者提到所幸的是艾滋病的故事还不都是令人悲观的。gloom：忧愁，情绪低落；doom：厄运，死亡。
第三段第一句作者提到所幸的是艾滋病的故事还不都是令人悲观的。gloom：忧愁，情绪低落；doom：厄运，死亡。
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