英语听力精选进阶版 16368

 

WBR: Call for e-cigarette curbs¹ 26 Aug 14

Tue, 26 Aug 14

The World Health Organisation² (WHO) calls for a ban on the indoor use of e-cigarettes and marketing³ aimed at children. But would such a move help or hinder people trying to quit smoking? We speak to Armando Peruga, from the WHO, and Katherine Devlin, from e-cigarette industry body ECITA. The Japanese power company at the heart of the Fukushima nuclear disaster - Tepco - has been found responsible for a woman's suicide and ordered to pay her husband almost half a million dollars. French President, Francois Hollande, unveils his new government after the previous cabinet dissolved amid a row over austerity. But will it make any difference to the country's economic fortunes? Roger Bootle, from Capital Economics gives his verdict. Plus, we find out why India's film industry bans women from being make-up artists, and why that might be about to change.

1 curbs   

v.限制，克制，抑制( curb的第三人称单数 )

参考例句：

• In executing his functions he is not bound by any legal curbs on his power. 在他履行职务时，他的权力是不受任何法律约束的。 来自辞典例句
• Curbs on air travel were being worked out and would shortly be announced. 限制航空旅行的有关规定正在拟定中，不久即将公布。 来自辞典例句

2 organisation   

n.组织，安排，团体，有机休

参考例句：

• The method of his organisation work is worth commending.他的组织工作的方法值得称道。
• His application for membership of the organisation was rejected.他想要加入该组织的申请遭到了拒绝。

3 marketing   

n.行销，在市场的买卖，买东西

参考例句：

• They are developing marketing network.他们正在发展销售网络。
• He often goes marketing.他经常去市场做生意。