试题题干
As a result of() — one of the sources of synonyms, gain the upper hand becomes the synonym of win.
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试题解析
本题考查同义词的来源。
borrowing:借词;dialects and regional English:方言词;figurative and euphemistic use of words:比喻词和委婉语;coincidence with idiomatic expressions:与习语的巧合。
gain the upper hand是一句习语,表示“赢;占上风”,与win含义相同,所以属于与习语的巧合。故D选项符合题意。