这道题正确选项为C。
is this the first time she has lied 就是倒装结构。正常的是:
This is the first time she has lied.
By no means is this the first time she has lied to her parents.
意思:这绝不是第一次她对父母撒谎。
by no means决不, 一点也不;主要用来表示否定(语气较强),意为:当然不行;绝不是。如
—Can I go out like this?我可以这样出去吗?— By no means.绝不可以。
—You haven't lost heart, then?那么你还没有灰心?— By no means.绝对没有。
—Can I go out like this?我可以这样出去吗?— By no means.绝不可以。
—You haven't lost heart, then?那么你还没有灰心?— By no means.绝对没有。
By no means can you smoke here.(注意到装用法)
His judgment in this matter was by no means在这件事上他的判完全不正确。
It is by no means easy to satisfy everyone. 要满足每一个人绝非易事
By no means was he able to handle it. 这件事他绝对没办法处理。
It's by no means certain. 完全不能肯定。
I'll forgive you this time, but you shall by no means make the mistake again. 我这次就原谅你,你可不许再犯错误。