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The impact of the Small Business Act 27 Mar¹ 15

Fri, 27 Mar 15

From late payment to tied pubs - we look at a major piece of legislation introduced to improve the fortunes of the UK's five million small businesses. We hear from the chief executive of insurance underwriter Lloyds of London on the threat from climate change. And as it becomes easier for more people to rent out their spare bedroom for a few days, we speak to the UK boss of Air BnB, an online platform that is looking to take advantage of the change.

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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。