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Business Matters: France Terror Siege Information Emerges 10 Jan 15

Sat, 10 Jan 15

More information emerges about the sieges in France. We get the latest from our correspondent on the ground. In the US meanwhile, the long running saga¹ of the Keystone oil pipeline² has developed, as the House of Representatives passes a bill approving the pipeline. We find out why it has been so controversial. The internet giant Yahoo has changed in to quite a different beast of late - much like its much celebrated³ CEO Marissa Mayer, says Nicholas Carlson who has authored a book on the fortunes of the company. And we ask a question as old as the workplace itself: is it ok to have an office romance? Our guest today is Peter Ryan from ABC News in Australia. Presented by Fergus Nicoll.

1 saga   

n.(尤指中世纪北欧海盗的)故事，英雄传奇

参考例句：

• The saga of Flight 19 is probably the most repeated story about the Bermuda Triangle.飞行19中队的传说或许是有关百慕大三角最重复的故事。
• The novel depicts the saga of a family.小说描绘了一个家族的传奇故事。

2 pipeline   

n.管道，管线

参考例句：

• The pipeline supplies Jordan with 15 per cent of its crude oil.该管道供给约旦15%的原油。
• A single pipeline serves all the houses with water.一条单管路给所有的房子供水。

3 celebrated   

adj.有名的，声誉卓著的

参考例句：

• He was soon one of the most celebrated young painters in England.不久他就成了英格兰最负盛名的年轻画家之一。
• The celebrated violinist was mobbed by the audience.观众团团围住了这位著名的小提琴演奏家。