英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0112 - 小程序是APP杀手？

Topic 1-Wechat launches its mini app initiative

 

Wechat, the most used messaging app in China, has shown ambition once again. It has now further expanded its universe with the possibility of its own operating system, and utilize¹ what it calls mini apps!

 

Will Wechat be able to create that ONE app to rule them all? How will it affect the modern Chinese smart phone users?

 

Topic 2-Female internet financial behavior report

 

A report has revealed that in most Chinese households, it's the women who are managing the family wealth. They are buying online financial products as a new way of investment for the family.

 

Why is the change?

 

Topic 3-Classmate reunion woes²

 

Spring Festival is the time Chinese people return to our hometowns and have family reunions. It's also an opportunity for old school classmates to gather together.

 

Nowadays, many people are becoming reluctant to attend alumni or class reunion parties. What's putting people off in seeing old classmates?                    

1 utilize   

vt.使用，利用

参考例句：

• The cook will utilize the leftover ham bone to make soup.厨师要用吃剩的猪腿骨做汤。
• You must utilize all available resources.你必须利用一切可以得到的资源。

2 woes   

困境( woe的名词复数 )； 悲伤； 我好苦哇； 某人就要倒霉

参考例句：

• Thanks for listening to my woes. 谢谢您听我诉说不幸的遭遇。
• She has cried the blues about its financial woes. 对于经济的困难她叫苦不迭。