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Loss-making RBS unveils bonus pot

Thu, 27 Feb 14

Big losses and big bonuses are expected when Royal Bank of Scotland releases its latest figures. The Low Pay Commission has recommended an above-inflation hike in the minimum wage for the first time since the financial crisis - but is that really good news for low paid workers? And plans to make pre-nuptial agreements legally binding¹ are being put forward by the government's legal advisors².

1 binding   

有约束力的，有效的，应遵守的

参考例句：

• The contract was not signed and has no binding force. 合同没有签署因而没有约束力。
• Both sides have agreed that the arbitration will be binding. 双方都赞同仲裁具有约束力。

2 advisors   

n.顾问，劝告者( advisor的名词复数 )；（指导大学新生学科问题等的）指导教授

参考例句：

• The governors felt that they were being strung along by their advisors. 地方长官感到他们一直在受顾问们的愚弄。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
• We will consult together with advisors about her education. 我们将一起和专家商议她的教育事宜。 来自互联网