291. Factory outlet stores, operated by manufacturers, are usually located miles from downtown and regional shopping centers so as not directly to be competitive against department stores in the same trading area. (A) so as not directly to be competitive against (B) in order for them not to have direct competition with (C) so that they do not compete directly with (D) in order that they are not directly competitive against (E) for the purpose of not competing directly with
C中的THEY指代主句的主语,并无指示不清的嫌疑。 E中的表达一是没有C有效;二是for the purpose of 后面的成份太长了吧? for the purpose of not competing directly with department stores in the same trading area. 还请高手指教!