单选题
For most men,talk is primarily a means to preserve in dependence and negotiate and maintain status in a hierarchical social order.This is done by exhibiting knowledge and skill,and by( )center stage through verbal performance such as storytelling,joking,or imparting information.
Aholding
Bexhibiting
Cstanding
Dplaying
正确答案
答案解析
hold the stage为固定搭配,指没完没了地讲话,其他三项均不合文意。