英语听力精选进阶版 16717

 

Business Matters: Obama asks for extra powers to fight Isis 12 Feb 15

Thu, 12 Feb 15

Months into a bombing campaign against Islamic State, President Barack Obama has sent Congress a draft authorisation to formally use military force. We get reaction from Congressman¹ Chris Van Hollan. Are driverless cars the future of motoring? Our transport correspondent Richard Westcott looked at a few different designs. BBC Reporter (and new mum) Mariko Oi has been exploring the costs of childbirth and we'll discuss how much parenthood costs in different countries around the world. We'll also delve² into the online world of Anonymous³ with our special guest Gabriella Coleman, professor of Scientific and Technological⁴ Literacy at MacGill University. The 'hactivists' are taking on Isis - but will they win? And will a pink bus make women more engaged in politics? The UK's Labour Party hopes so - but will our guests? Presenter⁵ Roger Hearing is joined not only by Gabriella Coleman but also Vandana Hari of Platts energy analysts⁶ in Singapore.

1 Congressman   

n.（美）国会议员

参考例句：

• He related several anecdotes about his first years as a congressman.他讲述自己初任议员那几年的几则轶事。
• The congressman is meditating a reply to his critics.这位国会议员正在考虑给他的批评者一个答复。

2 delve   

v.深入探究，钻研

参考例句：

• We should not delve too deeply into this painful matter.我们不应该过分深究这件痛苦的事。
• We need to delve more deeply into these questions.这些是我们想进一步了解的。

3 anonymous   

adj.无名的；匿名的；无特色的

参考例句：

• Sending anonymous letters is a cowardly act.寄匿名信是懦夫的行为。
• The author wishes to remain anonymous.作者希望姓名不公开。

4 technological   

adj.技术的；工艺的

参考例句：

• A successful company must keep up with the pace of technological change.一家成功的公司必须得跟上技术变革的步伐。
• Today,the pace of life is increasing with technological advancements.当今， 随着科技进步，生活节奏不断增快。

5 presenter   

n.（电视、广播的）主持人，赠与者

参考例句：

• Most people think being a television presenter is exciting.很多人认为当电视节目主持人是一件刺激的事情。
• The programme dispensed with its most popular presenter.这个节目最受欢迎的主持人被换掉了。

6 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。