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His efforts to raise money for his program were ________ because no one showed any intention to take a cent out of their pockets.
A.in placeB.in sightC.in effectD.in vain

答案
D
解析
句意:他为这个项目筹集资金的努力徒劳无功,因为没有人愿意从腰包里掏一分钱。in vain意为“徒劳”,符合句意。
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