英语听力精选进阶版 15392

 

Co-operative Bank probe¹

Tue, 19 Nov 13

As questions are raised over the appointment of the former chairman of the Co-operative Bank, are suitable² checks in place for bosses at our biggest companies? The consumer³ group Which? says supermarkets are using special offers that make it look like you're getting a bargain - when you're not. And broadcaster ITV will report its third quarter results later today. We discuss its future, after it lost the rights to broadcast live Champions League football from 2015.

1 probe   

n.探针，调查，查究；v.探索，查究

参考例句：

• A doctor used a probe to remove metal fragments from a wound.医生用探针将伤口中的金属碎片取出。
• They will probe deeply into the matter.他们将深入调查这件事。

2 suitable   

adj.合适的，适当的，适宜的

参考例句：

• Tomorrow will be quite suitable.明天挺合适。
• Is she suitable for the job?她适于做这工作吗？

3 consumer   

n.消费者；用户；客户

参考例句：

• The government instituted a consumer protection agency.政府设立了一个消费者保护机构。
• The consumer should keep the following considerations in mind.消费者应该记住以下几点。