英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0921 - "熊孩子"杀伤力多大可以买保险?

 Topic1 For China Property Watchers, Land Sales Cast ShadowNew economic data reveals housing price is on the rise again. But the sales of land by local government to property developers are sluggish¹. Why is that?

Topic2 The launch of Beijing’s first official ZhuancheTwo taxi operators in Beijing jointly² launched a mobile app offering Zhuanche (or ride-on-demand provider service) with licensed³ taxi drivers. What effect will it have on the zhuanche and taxi market?

Topic3 Naughty Kids InsuranceA new type of insurance product targeting at losses caused by bear kids or naughty kids has been issued by an insurance company in Quanzhou. Should we have such insurance?

Topic4 Good Night Messages to StrangersAn office lady in Guangzhou started a business selling “Good Night” messages to strangers four years ago. And she has been in business all this time! Why are people willing to buy “Good Night” messages from strangers?

1 sluggish   

adj.懒惰的，迟钝的，无精打采的

参考例句：

• This humid heat makes you feel rather sluggish.这种湿热的天气使人感到懒洋洋的。
• Circulation is much more sluggish in the feet than in the hands.脚部的循环比手部的循环缓慢得多。

2 jointly   

ad.联合地，共同地

参考例句：

• Tenants are jointly and severally liable for payment of the rent. 租金由承租人共同且分别承担。
• She owns the house jointly with her husband. 她和丈夫共同拥有这所房子。

3 licensed   

adj.得到许可的v.许可，颁发执照(license的过去式和过去分词)

参考例句：

• The new drug has not yet been licensed in the US. 这种新药尚未在美国获得许可。
• Is that gun licensed? 那支枪有持枪执照吗？