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　　The recent discovery of the existence of a far greaternumber of planets than had previously beenthought only _____ undergirds the argument forintelligent lifeforms; such an argument depends onmore than a mere tally of planets, for only thoseplanets that can form a viable atmosphere can hostthe conditions necessary for life.

　　A.subtly

　　B.minimally

　　C.obliquely

　　D.retroactively

　　E.discursively

　　F.indirectly

　　準確謎底

　　C F

　　謎底剖析

　　The case for extraterrestrial life depends on morethan just the number of planets ("...more thana...planets). Thus, the discovery of new planets onlyindirectly supports (which is the meaning ofundergird) the case for intelligent life. Whether theplanets have a viable atmosphere more directlyrelates to the question of intelligent life forms.

　　(A) and (B) somewhat make sense. But they create slightly different sentences meaning-wise.