英语听力精选进阶版 16569

 

Risks of the Global Economy 9 Dec 14

Tue, 9 Dec 14

The price of oil is continuing to fall - now at a 5 year low - more than 40 percent lower than in June earlier this year. But is it all good news for companies across the globe? We'll assess¹ the risks in the global economy for 2015. Plus are small businesses being held back due to slow broadband speeds? And how have retailers² performed following Black Friday.

1 assess   

vt.对…进行估价；评价，评论

参考例句：

• They assess his house at 15000 yuan.他们给他房子的估价为15000元。
• We should equitably assess historical figures.我们应该公正地评价历史人物。

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。