His efforts to raise money for his program were because no one showed any intention to take

His efforts to raise money for his program were         because no one showed any intention to take a cent out of their pockets

A.in place

B.in sight

C.in effect

D.in vain

答案及解析： D

解析：

in place 在适当的位置;  in sight 在视力所及范围之内;  in effect 实际上;  in vain 徒劳。