英语听力精选进阶版 15849

 

Business Matters: Indian Elections¹ Kick-Off in Himalayas

Sat, 12 Apr 14

Indian elections are underway - we're live in the Himalayan state of Sikkim, where voting begins. Our reporter, Rahul Tandon is in the state's capital, Gangtok - he explains why ecology is at the forefront of the political debate for locals there. The chief executive² of seed giant Cargill, Greg Page, tells us food trade will help Africa, but the director of the World Development Movement, Nick Dearden disagrees. And, we look at what people really want to know when they simply say hello, how are you? We're also joined live by Peter Ryan, Business Editor at ABC News in Sydney.

1 elections   

n.选举，当选，推举( election的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• The Republicans got shellacked in the elections. 共和党在选举中一败涂地。
• He emerged victorious in the elections. 他在竞选中脱颖而出获得胜利。

2 executive   

adj.执行的，行政的；n.执行者，行政官，经理

参考例句：

• A good executive usually gets on well with people.一个好的高级管理人员通常与人们相处得很好。
• He is a man of great executive ability.他是个具有极高管理能力的人。