英语听力精选进阶版 16565

 

"Roads 01 Dec 14

Mon, 1 Dec 14

It's the week of the Autumn Statement when Chancellor¹ George Osborne updates MPs on his tax and spending plans but the Government has already confirmed this morning that it will be spending ?15 billion upgrading² the UK's road network. New rules that allow parents to share up to 50 weeks of leave come into force today. And online gambling³ companies operating in the UK will see big changes in their taxes from today. We'll be talking to the boss of one of them.

1 chancellor   

n.(英)大臣；法官；(德、奥)总理；大学校长

参考例句：

• They submitted their reports to the Chancellor yesterday.他们昨天向财政大臣递交了报告。
• He was regarded as the most successful Chancellor of modern times.他被认为是现代最成功的财政大臣。

2 upgrading   

浓缩

参考例句：

• Many people are upgrading their mobiles to top-end models. 很多人不断将手机升级到最高档的款式。
• We will press ahead with our plans for upgrading the software. 我们会继续为我们的计划努力，加快进行软件升级。

3 gambling   

n.赌博；投机

参考例句：

• They have won a lot of money through gambling.他们赌博赢了很多钱。
• The men have been gambling away all night.那些人赌了整整一夜。