英语听力精选进阶版 16556

 

"Business Matters: US Promises More Sanctions on Russia

Wed¹, 17 Dec 14

Russians are trading a new currency in Moscow -but not of the monetary² kind, it's the Apple iPad, as shoppers get rid of their increasingly worthless roubles. The White House promises further sanctions - but the Russian Foreign Minister says - bring it on- we'll hear more from both continents. We also learn about the industrial dispute in America's West Coast ports slowing imports and exports as well as a new light therapy using solar power to help students in Sweden combat their harsh winter. Plus, the struggle of former child soldiers in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo to rebuild their lives and find jobs. Our guests on the programme are Sabri Ben-Achour of Marketplace in New York and Vandana Hari of Platts energy analysts³ is in Delhi.

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 monetary   

adj.货币的，钱的；通货的；金融的；财政的

参考例句：

• The monetary system of some countries used to be based on gold.过去有些国家的货币制度是金本位制的。
• Education in the wilderness is not a matter of monetary means.荒凉地区的教育不是钱财问题。

3 analysts   

分析家，化验员( analyst的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• City analysts forecast huge profits this year. 伦敦金融分析家预测今年的利润非常丰厚。
• I was impressed by the high calibre of the researchers and analysts. 研究人员和分析人员的高素质给我留下了深刻印象。