英语听力精选进阶版 15708

 

WBR: Crimea Referendum and Sanctions 17 Mar¹ 14

Mon, 17 Mar 14

EU and US sanctions target Russian and Ukrainian individuals involved in the referendum. Plus we speak to the head of the Crimea Vodka Company. Also, can sporting defeat hurt the Manchester United brand? Finally, our regular commentator² Lucy Kellaway tells us why small talk in the office is anything but trivial.

1 mar   

vt.破坏，毁坏，弄糟

参考例句：

• It was not the custom for elderly people to mar the picnics with their presence.大人们照例不参加这样的野餐以免扫兴。
• Such a marriage might mar your career.这样的婚姻说不定会毁了你的一生。

2 commentator   

n.注释者，解说者；实况广播评论员

参考例句：

• He is a good commentator because he can get across the game.他能简单地解说这场比赛，是个好的解说者。
• The commentator made a big mistake during the live broadcast.在直播节目中评论员犯了个大错误。