【题目】 _____ increasing public discontent, the government is determined to push the bill through.
A. In terms of B. As a result of
C. In favor of D. In spite of
在线课程【答案】D
【解析】
试题分析：考查短语辨析。A. In terms of就……而言；B. As a result of因为；C. In favor of支持，赞成；D. In spite of尽管。句意：尽管公众不满愈来愈强烈，政府还是执意要通过议案。故D正确。