--- Why did Miss Li leave the job?
--- She ____ for higher wages, but was turned down in the end.
A. broke off B. gave away C. held out D. picked up
--- Why did Miss Li leave the job?
--- She ____ for higher wages, but was turned down in the end.
A. broke off B. gave away C. held out D. picked up
C
解析:考查短语动词.hold out for意为“坚持要……”