英语听力精选进阶版 16455

 

15 Oct 14: Pretty Vacant

Wed¹, 15 Oct 14

On today's podcast we hear about Property Guardian², a new scheme that finds people to live in vacant properties; EY give us their analysis of the Irish Budget; and Bryson Group tell us why social enterprises should deliver more public services.

1 wed   

v.娶，嫁，与…结婚

参考例句：

• The couple eventually wed after three year engagement.这对夫妇在订婚三年后终于结婚了。
• The prince was very determined to wed one of the king's daughters.王子下定决心要娶国王的其中一位女儿。

2 guardian   

n.监护人；守卫者，保护者

参考例句：

• The form must be signed by the child's parents or guardian. 这张表格须由孩子的家长或监护人签字。
• The press is a guardian of the public weal. 报刊是公共福利的卫护者。