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Choose the closest paraphrased version after the following sentence or the italicized part.

In a well-known British newspaper, a writer argued recently that "industry is caught in a web of bribery” and that everyone is "on the

Choose the closest paraphrased version after the following sentence or the italicized part.

In a well-known British newspaper, a writer argued recently that "industry is caught in a web of bribery” and that everyone is "on the take”.


A、

…everyone accepts bribes.


B、

…everyone works for money.


C、

…everyone is only too glad to become rich.


D、

…everyone is ready to take but no one is willing to give.


【正确答案】:A
【题目解析】:

句意:在一家著名的英国报纸上,最近一位撰稿人指出“实业界已经陷入贿赂的网络”,人人都“受贿”。on the take为俚语,意为索取不正当的钱财,收贿。


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