英语听力精选进阶版 16156

 

23 Jun 14 Catching¹ the Wave

Mon, 23 Jun 14

Today we heard about the prospects² for the local economy from Danske Bank, and asked why Derry City Council has invested in sponsorship of the Round the World Clipper yacht race.

1 catching   

adj.易传染的，有魅力的，迷人的，接住

参考例句：

• There are those who think eczema is catching.有人就是认为湿疹会传染。
• Enthusiasm is very catching.热情非常富有感染力。

2 prospects   

n.希望，前途(恒为复数)

参考例句：

• There is a mood of pessimism in the company about future job prospects. 公司中有一种对工作前景悲观的情绪。
• They are less sanguine about the company's long-term prospects. 他们对公司的远景不那么乐观。