They were delayed by _______.
A.some heavy traffics
B.any heavy traffic
C.a heavy traffic
D.heavy traffic
选 D。traffic 不可数,不连用不定冠词。又如:
There is heavy traffic in the downtown area tonight. 今晚市区中心交通繁忙。
Heavy traffic poses a problem in many old towns. 交通拥挤是许多旧城镇的难题。
I was late because there was heavy traffic. 我迟到是因为交通拥挤。
Heavy traffic is causing delays on the freeway. 拥挤的交通造成高速公路上长时间的延误。