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WBR: GCHQ accused over internet spying 02 July 14

Wed¹, 2 Jul 14

Seven internet service providers take legal action against UK intelligence agency, GCHQ, over internet spying. We hear what's upset them, and also talk to a former intelligence officer about why surveillance is necessary. Also, as one of Europe's biggest budget airlines announces new trans-Atlantic flights, we ask whether more flights, and more aviation capacity, necessarily equals greater economic prosperity. We talk to economist² Roger Bootle and environmental campaigner George Monbiot. Plus, Norway has just given its local councils the right to ban begging. We talk to politicians, Norwegian locals and beggars about the move.

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 economist   

n.经济学家，经济专家，节俭的人

参考例句：

• He cast a professional economist's eyes on the problem.他以经济学行家的眼光审视这个问题。
• He's an economist who thinks he knows all the answers.他是个经济学家，自以为什么都懂。