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All their attempts to rescue the child from the burning building were _____, and he died soon.

A. in place B. in return C. in vain D. in ruins

 

C

【解析】

试题分析:考查介词短语辨析。句意:他们从燃烧的大楼里救出那个孩子的所有尝试都是徒劳的,他很快就死于大火中了。A适当的,在对的位置;B作为回报;C徒劳;D成为废墟。故选C

考点:考查介词短语辨析

 

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