英语听力精选进阶版 16144

 

Business Matters: BRICS bank 16 Jul 14

Wed¹, 16 Jul 14

As the BRICS nations move to establish a $100 billion development bank, we ask if an alternative to the World Bank and IMF is really necessary. The rise and rise of coconut² water: what has prompted the dramatic increase in it's popularity? Elizabeth Hotson explores the world of coffee and cycling, and presenter³ Roger Hearing harnesses his inner Elvis in conversation with Adam Fitzpatrick, multi-award winning tribute artist. David Kuo of The Motley Fool is in our Singapore bureau and joining us at our Washington studios is Brian Czech from the Center for the Advancement⁴ of the Steady State.

1 wed   

v.娶，嫁，与…结婚

参考例句：

• The couple eventually wed after three year engagement.这对夫妇在订婚三年后终于结婚了。
• The prince was very determined to wed one of the king's daughters.王子下定决心要娶国王的其中一位女儿。

2 coconut   

n.椰子

参考例句：

• The husk of this coconut is particularly strong.椰子的外壳很明显非常坚固。
• The falling coconut gave him a terrific bang on the head.那只掉下的椰子砰地击中他的脑袋。

3 presenter   

n.（电视、广播的）主持人，赠与者

参考例句：

• Most people think being a television presenter is exciting.很多人认为当电视节目主持人是一件刺激的事情。
• The programme dispensed with its most popular presenter.这个节目最受欢迎的主持人被换掉了。

4 advancement   

n.前进，促进，提升

参考例句：

• His new contribution to the advancement of physiology was well appreciated.他对生理学发展的新贡献获得高度赞赏。
• The aim of a university should be the advancement of learning.大学的目标应是促进学术。