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Paris smog

Summary

17 March 2014

Motorists in Paris face an unusual day of restrictions¹ as the government tries to reduce high levels of pollution in the city. Today only cars with odd-numbered registration² plates are allowed to drive. Tomorrow, if the restrictions remain in place, it'll be even-numbered cars that can be driven. 

Reporter:

Hugh Schofield

Report

Seven hundred police will be monitoring traffic from early in the morning. If you're caught in an even-numbered car, you're liable to a small fine, and you'll be told to turn back home. There are exceptions for electric and hybrid³ vehicles, and for cars carrying three or more passengers. 

The measure's been tried once before, in 1997, when it's claimed it did have a noticeable impact on improving air quality. However for many people in Paris and the suburbs it's going to mean a day of inconvenience, and delivery companies are already complaining of lost income. 

Politically, the stakes are high, because it comes just a week before Parisians start electing their new mayor.

1 restrictions   

约束( restriction的名词复数 )； 管制； 制约因素； 带限制性的条件（或规则）

参考例句：

• I found the restrictions irksome. 我对那些限制感到很烦。
• a snaggle of restrictions 杂乱无章的种种限制

2 registration   

n.登记，注册，挂号

参考例句：

• Marriage without registration is not recognized by law.法律不承认未登记的婚姻。
• What's your registration number?你挂的是几号？

3 hybrid   

n.(动，植）杂种，混合物

参考例句：

• That is a hybrid perpetual rose.那是一株杂交的四季开花的蔷薇。
• The hybrid was tall,handsome,and intelligent.那混血儿高大、英俊、又聪明。