英语听力精选进阶版 16443

 

FOREX 12 Nov 14

Wed¹, 12 Nov 14

What measures have been taken to tighten² up the Forex markets after several banks were accused of manipulating them? Also Former Pimco Chief Executive Mohamed El Erian looks at what the near future holds for the global economy

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 tighten   

v.(使)变紧；(使)绷紧

参考例句：

• Turn the screw to the right to tighten it.向右转动螺钉把它拧紧。
• Some countries tighten monetary policy to avoid inflation.一些国家实行紧缩银根的货币政策，以避免通货膨胀。