OG8 阅读 Q27

Choice B is the best answer. The sixth paragraph says that "several mechanisms might lead to" salt's elasticity. In this context, the phrase "lead to" most nearly means result in.
Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because in the context of something causing salt molecules to exhibit elasticity, the phrase "lead to" most nearly means result in, not guide to (choice A), point toward (choice C), or start with (choice D).