Choose the closest paraphrased version after each of the following sentences or the italicized part. Blacken the letter corresponding to your choice on the answer sheet.

…and its whole staff was out in the cold without so much as

Choose the closest paraphrased version after each of the following sentences or the italicized part. Blacken the letter corresponding to your choice on the answer sheet.

…and its whole staff was out in the cold without so much as month’s salary to tide them over.

A.

 …they were left with little money to get them through the difficult period.

B.

… everyone had to stay in the open since they couldn’t afford a place.

C.

… they suffered in cold winter days without means to make a living.

D.

 …everyone was helpless in such an uncontrollable situation.

正确答案是A