英语听力精选进阶版 15425

 

Business Matters: Canadian postal¹ cutbacks 12 Dec 13

Thu, 12 Dec 13

The postman makes his final knock in Canada. No more home deliveries. Experts say THAT's the only way to save a service in terminal decline. Also today: Holden on no longer. The end of the road for the ultimate Aussie car. And is screwing the tourist a legitimate² way for cities to make ends meet?

1 postal   

adj.邮政的，邮局的

参考例句：

• A postal network now covers the whole country.邮路遍及全国。
• Remember to use postal code.勿忘使用邮政编码。

2 legitimate   

adj.合法的，合理的，合乎逻辑的；v.使合法

参考例句：

• Sickness is a legitimate reason for asking for leave.生病是请假的一个正当的理由。
• That's a perfectly legitimate fear.怀有这种恐惧完全在情理之中。