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---- I’m sorry I stepped outside for a smoke. I was very tired.
---- There is no _____ for this while you are on duty.
A.reasonB.excuseC.causeD.explanation
B
根据第一个人的说法,他把“累”作为出去吸烟的“理由”,但下文指出“值班时间不应该擅离岗位”,在此情景中,任何“理由”或“解释”都该理解成“借口”,因此excuse最合适。
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