英语听力精选进阶版 17177

 

Major cuts at HSBC 9 Jun 15

Tue, 9 Jun 15

What next for HSBC as it unveils a major shake-up? The banking¹ giant says it wants to cut up to $5bn of annual costs, a move which will hit thousands of job cuts, across the world and in the UK. It's that time of year - the boss of advertising² giant WPP Sir Martin Sorrell is under fire for his huge pay packet. We ask, what's excessive when it comes to executive pay? And thousands of people are still receiving nuisance calls.So who's making them and what's the impact on business?

1 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。

2 advertising   

n.广告业；广告活动 a.广告的；广告业务的

参考例句：

• Can you give me any advice on getting into advertising? 你能指点我如何涉足广告业吗?
• The advertising campaign is aimed primarily at young people. 这个广告宣传运动主要是针对年轻人的。