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Business Matters: Russia pledges¹ billions to Ukraine, 18 Dec 13

Wed², 18 Dec 13

Russia pledges billions to help Ukraine as it attempts to stop it moving towards the European Union - a key demand of weeks of protests. Also, could a current ban on mining prevent a diamond rush...in Antarctica? Plus, why there's no golden retirement³ to look forward to for people born in the sixties and seventies. Joining us live during the programme will be Diane Brady from Bloomberg Businessweek in New York, US and Simon Littlewood of Asia Now Consulting group in Singapore, Singapore.

1 pledges   

保证( pledge的名词复数 )； 抵押； 信物； 保人

参考例句：

• Although they had not made love, they had secretly exchanged solemn vows and pledges, bearing their hearts to each other. 虽未成双，却也海誓山盟，私传表记，已有无限的风情了。
• Philip pledges support and offers to help in any way that he can. 菲利普保证给予支持，并主动提出尽其所能提供帮助。

2 wed   

v.娶，嫁，与…结婚

参考例句：

• The couple eventually wed after three year engagement.这对夫妇在订婚三年后终于结婚了。
• The prince was very determined to wed one of the king's daughters.王子下定决心要娶国王的其中一位女儿。

3 retirement   

n.退休，退职

参考例句：

• She wanted to enjoy her retirement without being beset by financial worries.她想享受退休生活而不必为金钱担忧。
• I have to put everything away for my retirement.我必须把一切都积蓄起来以便退休后用。