(单选题)
Many people take pills to make sure they will achieve or maintain their desired weight ______ it will lower their life expectancy.
A.so that
B.in that
C.even if
D.as if
参考答案:C
参考解析:
考查状语从句。句意:很多人吃药来确保他们达到或维持想要的体重,即使这会减少他们的寿命。so that意为“以便于,以至于”;in that意为“因为”;even if意为“即使”;as if意为“好像”。根据句意可知,前后为转折关系,应用even if引导让步状语从句。故选C。
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