英语听力精选进阶版 16800

 

Citizens Advice: 24 Jan 2015

Sat, 24 Jan 15

Is Citizens Advice ready to give pensions guidance? how we’ll soon know what rate of interest our old savings¹ accounts are paying; Lloyd’s bondholders say they’re getting a raw deal; and the winners and losers in the current currency fluctuation².

1 savings   

n.存款，储蓄

参考例句：

• I can't afford the vacation,for it would eat up my savings.我度不起假，那样会把我的积蓄用光的。
• By this time he had used up all his savings.到这时，他的存款已全部用完。

2 fluctuation   

n.(物价的)波动，涨落；周期性变动；脉动

参考例句：

• The erratic fluctuation of market prices are in consequence of unstable economy.经济波动致使市场物价忽起忽落。
• Early and adequate drainage is essential if fluctuation occurs.有波动感时，应及早地充分引流。