英语听力精选进阶版 16165

 

08 Jul 14 Branching Out

Tue, 8 Jul 14

In today's podcast we hear about new successes for SixteenSouth and Premier¹ Electrics, and talk to the British Bankers Association about the rise of mobile and internet banking².

1 premier   

adj.首要的；n.总理，首相

参考例句：

• The Irish Premier is paying an official visit to Britain.爱尔兰总理正在对英国进行正式访问。
• He requested that the premier grant him an internview.他要求那位总理接见他一次。

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。