Question:
The local press has been pouring ________ on the mayor for dissolving the council.
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A.
scorn -
B.
blame -
C.
disapproval -
D.
hatred
Reference explanation:
Correct answer: A
Answer A
Knowledge: Fixed phrase
Explain:
A. scorn (n): contempt, contempt
B. blame (n) (v): put a blame on sb
C. disapproval (n): disapproval
D. hatred (n): hatred
Cum fixed word “pour scorn on somebody”: disparage / disparage someone
The local press scorned the mayor for disbanding the council.
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