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WBR: Ukraine mine explosion 04 Mar¹ 15

Wed², 4 Mar 15

In Ukraine, dozens of miners are feared dead after an explosion. Also in Ukraine the central bank hikes interest rates from 19% to 30%, in a dramatic attempt to shore up the country's currency. Plus Fergus Nicoll reports from Chennai in South India, first from a traditional dancefloor, and then from the set of a 'Tollywood' movie.

1 mar   

vt.破坏，毁坏，弄糟

参考例句：

• It was not the custom for elderly people to mar the picnics with their presence.大人们照例不参加这样的野餐以免扫兴。
• Such a marriage might mar your career.这样的婚姻说不定会毁了你的一生。

2 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。