When the expression first came into being, people refused （拒绝）to use it but _____ they began to accept it.
A.usually
B.gradually
C.entirely
D.quickly
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B解析词义辨析。usually 通常；gradually逐渐地；entirely完全的，整个的；quickly很快的。句意：当这种表达第一次出现时，人们拒绝使用，但逐渐的人们开始接受它 所以选B。