一道GRE填空题~The ideas expressed in the art historian's book are
一道GRE填空题~
The ideas expressed in the art historian's book are more ____ than one would expect or the basis of her rather ___ treatment of her subject in the opening pages.
A.compelling...intriguing
B.accessible...recondite
C.hidebound...reactionary
D.dispassionate...evenhanded
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另外,or 在这里是 或者说 的意思么?