英语听力精选进阶版 16426

 

Business Matters: Row Over EU Membership¹ Price 25 Oct 14

Sat, 25 Oct 14

We talk about the almighty² row in Europe over how much countries should pay to be a member of the European Union. We've also got news of another battle - this one for bananas, as the bidding war for America's Chiquita hots up. Also, as Ukraine prepares for a cold winter, we'll ask if there could be an end in sight to its gas dispute with Russia. Finally, the suits without pockets on sale in Paraguay: they're one designer's stand against corruption³ there. We'll be joined throughout the programme by Colin Peacock, the host of "Media Watch" on Radio New Zealand

1 membership   

n.成员资格，会员全体，从属关系

参考例句：

• I must renew my membership of the sailing club.我必须延续我的航海俱乐部会员的资格。
• He made up his mind to apply for membership in the Party.他决心申请入党。

2 almighty   

adj.全能的，万能的；很大的，很强的

参考例句：

• Those rebels did not really challenge Gods almighty power.这些叛徒没有对上帝的全能力量表示怀疑。
• It's almighty cold outside.外面冷得要命。

3 corruption   

n.腐败，堕落，贪污

参考例句：

• The people asked the government to hit out against corruption and theft.人民要求政府严惩贪污盗窃。
• The old man reviled against corruption.那老人痛斥了贪污舞弊。