英语听力精选进阶版 16457

 

20 Oct 14: The Big Squeeze

Mon, 20 Oct 14

On today's podcast we look at economic reports which suggest austerity is about to bite; we ask NERI's Paul Mac Flynn if protests over public sector¹ pay are realistic; and we look at how traditional retailers² are tapping into opportunities online.

1 sector   

n.部门，部分；防御地段，防区；扇形

参考例句：

• The export sector will aid the economic recovery. 出口产业将促进经济复苏。
• The enemy have attacked the British sector.敌人已进攻英国防区。

2 retailers   

零售商，零售店( retailer的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• High street retailers reported a marked increase in sales before Christmas. 商业街的零售商报告说圣诞节前销售量显著提高。
• Retailers have a statutory duty to provide goods suitable for their purpose. 零售商有为他们提供符合要求的货品的法定义务。