VOA常速英语2008年-Gasoline Prices Climbing in US

By Mil Arcega
Washington, D.C.
26 February 2008
 

Gasoline prices in the U.S. are at a seven-month high after oil prices spiked¹ above $100 a barrel last week.  The latest survey shows the national average for gasoline is now about four cents higher per liter than it was just two weeks ago.  Although many analysts² predict prices will continue to rise for several more months, some believe falling demand and increasing supplies will bring relief.  VOA's Mil Arcega reports.

1 spiked   

adj.有穗的；成锥形的；有尖顶的

参考例句：

• The editor spiked the story. 编辑删去了这篇报道。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• They wondered whether their drinks had been spiked. 他们有些疑惑自己的饮料里是否被偷偷搀了烈性酒。 来自辞典例句

2 analysts   

分析家，化验员( analyst的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• City analysts forecast huge profits this year. 伦敦金融分析家预测今年的利润非常丰厚。
• I was impressed by the high calibre of the researchers and analysts. 研究人员和分析人员的高素质给我留下了深刻印象。