英语听力精选进阶版 16090

 

WBR: More Talks for Russia and Ukraine

Tue, 10 Jun 14

Russia and Ukraine head back to the negotiating table to discuss a new price for the gas Moscow sells to Kiev. The american billionaire selling out of Ireland - and why that's being seen as a vote of confidence in the country. Why Vice¹ News, a news website aimed at young people, is attracting the interest of old media. Plus, the value of authenticity², after a 17th Century self-portrait has finally been verified as a real Rembrandt. And we bring you the latest from Brazil about whether the infrastructure³ boost promised by the arrival of the World Cup, has actually materialised.

1 vice   

n.坏事；恶习；[pl.]台钳，老虎钳；adj.副的

参考例句：

• He guarded himself against vice.他避免染上坏习惯。
• They are sunk in the depth of vice.他们堕入了罪恶的深渊。

2 authenticity   

n.真实性

参考例句：

• There has been some debate over the authenticity of his will. 对于他的遗嘱的真实性一直有争论。
• The museum is seeking an expert opinion on the authenticity of the painting. 博物馆在请专家鉴定那幅画的真伪。

3 infrastructure   

n.下部构造，下部组织，基础结构，基础设施

参考例句：

• We should step up the development of infrastructure for research.加强科学基础设施建设。
• We should strengthen cultural infrastructure and boost various types of popular culture.加强文化基础设施建设，发展各类群众文化。