英语听力:澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2013-12-01
时间:2019-01-19 作者:英语课 分类:澳洲ABC新闻快递2013年
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Graincorp says the Federal Government's jeopardised the future of rural infrastructure 1 along Australia's east coast by rejecting Archer 2 Daniels Midland's takeover proposal. The Treasurer 3 Joe Hockey said the multi-billion dollar deal was not in Australia's interests. Business groups and market analysts 4 say it sends a message that foreign investment isn't welcomed in this country, Archer Daniels Midland though says he plans to increase its stake in Graincorp.
Graincorp shares plunged 5 as much as 26 per cent on the news that the takeover had been rejected by the government. Shares in Graincorp did recover a little, but closed down 22 per cent. Rio Tinto jumped 2.5 per cent after a decision to suspend production at its Gove Alumina facility.
The number of private sector 6 credit loans has grown by a third of one percent in October. Figures from the Reserve Bank show that private sector credit grew by 3.5 percent over the year to October. Housing credit stands at 5 per cent for the year, but business loans are only 1.4 per cent higher than a year ago.
Turning to the broader sharemarket. And it fell with a lack of offshore 7 leads with Wall Street shut for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The All Ordinaries Index down a quarter of a percent.The ASX 200 Index shed a third of a per cent. Across the region, it's a mixed session. And the Australian dollar has reversed yesterday's gains.
n.下部构造,下部组织,基础结构,基础设施
- We should step up the development of infrastructure for research.加强科学基础设施建设。
- We should strengthen cultural infrastructure and boost various types of popular culture.加强文化基础设施建设,发展各类群众文化。
n.射手,弓箭手
- The archer strung his bow and aimed an arrow at the target.弓箭手拉紧弓弦将箭瞄准靶子。
- The archer's shot was a perfect bull's-eye.射手的那一箭正中靶心。
n.司库,财务主管
- Mr. Smith was succeeded by Mrs.Jones as treasurer.琼斯夫人继史密斯先生任会计。
- The treasurer was arrested for trying to manipulate the company's financial records.财务主管由于试图窜改公司财政帐目而被拘留。
分析家,化验员( analyst的名词复数 )
- 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。
v.颠簸( plunge的过去式和过去分词 );暴跌;骤降;突降
- The train derailed and plunged into the river. 火车脱轨栽进了河里。
- She lost her balance and plunged 100 feet to her death. 她没有站稳,从100英尺的高处跌下摔死了。
n.部门,部分;防御地段,防区;扇形
- The export sector will aid the economic recovery. 出口产业将促进经济复苏。
- The enemy have attacked the British sector.敌人已进攻英国防区。