It was believed tha t things would get worse, but ___ it is they are getting better.

Question

It was believed that things would get worse, but as it is they are getting better.
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Answer 1

人们相信，当事情看起来渐渐向好的趋势发展时，往往在变得不乐观。

Answer 2

（人们）普遍认为事情会变得更糟，但实际上它们在逐渐变好。

Answer 3

本来人们认为事情会变糟糕，但事实上它们正在变好。

Answer 4

事情比想像中的好.

Answer 5

人们本以为在变糟的事情，相反，它在变好

Answer 6

人们认为事情正朝坏的方向发展，但事实上，它们正在逐渐变好。