Choose the closest paraphrased version after each of the following sentences or the italicized part. Blacken the letter corresponding to your choice on the answer sheet.
Intellectually, we must admit, he was not of much importance.（）
A.正确答案AHis mental abilities were about or below average.
B.His friends thought of him as a good-for-nothing.
C.He was not much respected among intellectuals.
D.He was not regarded as a well-informed person.
