英语听力精选进阶版 15712

 

WBR: What can the world's satellite network really see? 20 Mar¹ 14

Thu, 20 Mar 14

The search for the missing Malaysian airliner² is called off for the night. We ask why, in this era of surveillance, satellites have not been able to provide us with the data needed to find the missing jet. Also, in Cyprus, one year after the massive EU-led bailout that left its economy and banking³ sector⁴ reeling, we ask ordinary Cypriots and government ministers what's in store for the island's future. Finally, happiness is a mystery to many - we find out how to pursue it, and if it's financially worthwhile.

1 mar   

vt.破坏，毁坏，弄糟

参考例句：

• It was not the custom for elderly people to mar the picnics with their presence.大人们照例不参加这样的野餐以免扫兴。
• Such a marriage might mar your career.这样的婚姻说不定会毁了你的一生。

2 airliner   

n.客机，班机

参考例句：

• The pilot landed the airliner safely.驾驶员使客机安全着陆。
• The passengers were shepherded across the tarmac to the airliner.旅客们被引导走过跑道去上飞机。

3 banking   

n.银行业，银行学，金融业

参考例句：

• John is launching his son on a career in banking.约翰打算让儿子在银行界谋一个新职位。
• He possesses an extensive knowledge of banking.他具有广博的银行业务知识。

4 sector   

n.部门，部分；防御地段，防区；扇形

参考例句：

• The export sector will aid the economic recovery. 出口产业将促进经济复苏。
• The enemy have attacked the British sector.敌人已进攻英国防区。