英语听力精选进阶版 16794

 

A nation of renters. Mortgages for older people. Payday lending capped.

Sat, 3 Jan 15

UK for Rent As new figures reveal that we've become a nation of renters, Money Box finds out why home ownership has reached a 25-year low and what can be done to help those who can't get on the housing ladder. Is Buy-to-Let to blame? And how will renting change as it becomes the new normal? Unageist Mortgages Not so long ago we heard how people pushing forty were struggling to get a mortage, but now Money Box has found home loans that will see you into your eighties. Payday Lending Cap As new restrictions¹ on payday lenders come into effect, Money Box asks if they're tough enough and what difference they'll make to borrowers. Moving Money Abroad Why does it cost so much to transfer money overseas? Money Box investigates the fees charged by remittance² companies and seek out ways of moving money for less.

1 restrictions   

约束( restriction的名词复数 )； 管制； 制约因素； 带限制性的条件（或规则）

参考例句：

• I found the restrictions irksome. 我对那些限制感到很烦。
• a snaggle of restrictions 杂乱无章的种种限制

2 remittance   

n.汇款，寄款，汇兑

参考例句：

• Your last month's salary will be paid by remittance.最后一个月的薪水将通过汇寄的方式付给你。
• A prompt remittance would be appreciated.速寄汇款不胜感激。