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WBR: France Announces Tentative Economic Reform 10 Dec 14

Wed¹, 10 Dec 14

Will the country's economic problems consign² its easy-going social model to history? Also, the cost of collusion: Hudson Institute economist³ Dr Irwin Stelzer explains how the giants of Silicon⁴ Valley were caught operating a cartel to keep wages low. We find out why so many people in Malaysia are finding it hard to save for their retirement⁵. Finally, the selling power of 'selfies' - we find out from social media strategist Carolyn Blunt how companies are trying to cash in on the popularity of people taking pictures of themselves, and talk to Neil Harvey who is making money by selling "Selfie Pods", which make it easier for you to take pictures of yourself.

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 consign   

vt.寄售（货品），托运，交托，委托

参考例句：

• We cannot agree to consign the goods.我们不同意寄售此货。
• We will consign the goods to him by express.我们将以快递把货物寄给他。

3 economist   

n.经济学家，经济专家，节俭的人

参考例句：

• He cast a professional economist's eyes on the problem.他以经济学行家的眼光审视这个问题。
• He's an economist who thinks he knows all the answers.他是个经济学家，自以为什么都懂。

4 silicon   

n.硅(旧名矽)

参考例句：

• This company pioneered the use of silicon chip.这家公司开创了使用硅片的方法。
• A chip is a piece of silicon about the size of a postage stamp.芯片就是一枚邮票大小的硅片。

5 retirement   

n.退休，退职

参考例句：

• She wanted to enjoy her retirement without being beset by financial worries.她想享受退休生活而不必为金钱担忧。
• I have to put everything away for my retirement.我必须把一切都积蓄起来以便退休后用。