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WBR: Wall Street Update 15 Jul 14

Wed¹, 16 Jul 14

We look at the newly announced BRICS bank, and ask if it will really rival some of the biggest banking² institutions in the world. Plus, the latest from the US stock markets.

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 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。