英语听力精选进阶版 15929

 

Can the Co-op cope?

Thu, 17 Apr 14

Two failed takeovers, a management resignation and a 10 digit¹ banking² loss... What's gone wrong at the Co-op, and can the group put a line under the bad news? Plus: Who saved all the pies? We ask former England footballer Danny Mills why he's putting his money into rescuing a chain of pasty shops. And, following reports of Easter egg shortages, we look at the business of making enough chocolate to meet our seasonal³ urges.

1 digit   

n.零到九的阿拉伯数字，手指，脚趾

参考例句：

• Her telephone number differs from mine by one digit.她的电话号码和我的只差一个数字。
• Many animals have five digits.许多动物有5趾。

2 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。

3 seasonal   

adj.季节的，季节性的

参考例句：

• The town relies on the seasonal tourist industry for jobs.这个城镇依靠季节性旅游业提供就业机会。
• The hors d'oeuvre is seasonal vegetables.餐前小吃是应时蔬菜。