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28 Aug 14: Turning The Corner

Thu, 28 Aug 14

On today's podcast we ask if the Republic of Ireland's economy is on the comeback trail; we talk to the Progressive about the rise mortgages for first time buyers; and we ask what Northern Ireland's memorandum¹ of understanding with the Isle² of Man actually means.

1 memorandum   

n.备忘录，便笺

参考例句：

• The memorandum was dated 23 August,2008.备忘录上注明的日期是2008年8月23日。
• The Secretary notes down the date of the meeting in her memorandum book.秘书把会议日期都写在记事本上。

2 isle   

n.小岛，岛

参考例句：

• He is from the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea.他来自爱尔兰海的马恩岛。
• The boat left for the paradise isle of Bali.小船驶向天堂一般的巴厘岛。