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Why are manufacturers lacking confidence? 08 Jun 15

Mon, 8 Jun 15

Confidence among our manufacturing companies has fallen to its lowest level for two years, so this morning we ask what's happened to the 'march of the makers'? There have been plenty of penalties for the big banks in recent years, and one research group has totted them all up, estimating the total for fines, compensation and litigation has reached ￡200bn. And, before Greece dominated the financial pages - it was Iceland. The Government there is starting to end controls on the flow of money - we'll analyse how it overcame the collapse¹ of its banking² industry.

1 collapse   

vi.累倒；昏倒；倒塌；塌陷

参考例句：

• The country's economy is on the verge of collapse.国家的经济已到了崩溃的边缘。
• The engineer made a complete diagnosis of the bridge's collapse.工程师对桥的倒塌做了一次彻底的调查分析。

2 banking   

n.银行业，银行学，金融业

参考例句：

• John is launching his son on a career in banking.约翰打算让儿子在银行界谋一个新职位。
• He possesses an extensive knowledge of banking.他具有广博的银行业务知识。