英语听力精选进阶版 16868

 

WBR: Spectre of sanctions loom¹ over Russia again 27 Jan 15

Tue, 27 Jan 15

Europe's foreign ministers are poised² to impose fresh sanctions on Russia as violence continues to sweep through Eastern Ukraine. We hear how that violence is affecting everyday business in Ukraine and ask whether ordinary Russians are worried about the prospect³ of even more sanctions. The Troika is in Cyprus to check up on its economic progress. Will they be pleased with what they find? Plus, will Barbie's latest make-over help Mattel turn its fortunes around?

1 loom   

n.织布机，织机；v.隐现，(危险、忧虑等)迫近

参考例句：

• The old woman was weaving on her loom.那位老太太正在织布机上织布。
• The shuttle flies back and forth on the loom.织布机上梭子来回飞动。

2 poised   

a.摆好姿势不动的

参考例句：

• The hawk poised in mid-air ready to swoop. 老鹰在半空中盘旋，准备俯冲。
• Tina was tense, her hand poised over the telephone. 蒂娜心情紧张，手悬在电话机上。

3 prospect   

n.前景，前途；景色，视野

参考例句：

• This state of things holds out a cheerful prospect.事态呈现出可喜的前景。
• The prospect became more evident.前景变得更加明朗了。