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Business Scotland - Bikes TX 2/3 May 2015

Sun, 3 May 15

This week on Business Scotland Colin Blane checks out the business behind one of the most remarkable¹ inventions of the industrial age .. the humble² bicycle. Over the years, cycle sales have been through some ups and downs but for the last decade or so the push-bike has been pushing ahead again. A recent report suggested cycle use in Scotland was up 32 percent since 2003. Colin talks to a number of people who've saddled up to take advantage of the surge in cycling.

1 remarkable   

adj.显著的，异常的，非凡的，值得注意的

参考例句：

• She has made remarkable headway in her writing skills.她在写作技巧方面有了长足进步。
• These cars are remarkable for the quietness of their engines.这些汽车因发动机没有噪音而不同凡响。

2 humble   

adj.谦卑的，恭顺的；地位低下的；v.降低，贬低

参考例句：

• In my humble opinion,he will win the election.依我拙见，他将在选举中获胜。
• Defeat and failure make people humble.挫折与失败会使人谦卑。