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WBR: Republicans Win Midterm US Elections 5 Nov 14

Wed¹, 5 Nov 14

Why US voters turned against President Obama, and what it might mean for their economy. India's new prime minister makes big promises on foreign investment, but big business needs convincing. We have a report from the World Economic Forum² in Delhi. Should you invest in your local wind farm? With renewable energy investment schemes ramping³ up, we ask Andrew Simms from the New Economics Foundation whether it's a good idea. Also in the programme, how revolution in Tunisia failed to bring prosperity. Plus, if you like cycling to work while listening to music, should you be banned from doing so?

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 forum   

n.论坛，讨论会

参考例句：

• They're holding a forum on new ways of teaching history.他们正在举行历史教学讨论会。
• The organisation would provide a forum where problems could be discussed.这个组织将提供一个可以讨论问题的平台。

3 ramping   

土堤斜坡( ramp的现在分词 )； 斜道； 斜路； （装车或上下飞机的）活动梯

参考例句：

• The children love ramping about in the garden. 孩子们喜欢在花园里追逐嬉戏，闹着玩。
• Have you ever seen a lion ramping around? 你看到过狮子暴跳吗？