单词:acutometer
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A: Whoa, I never saw a meter like this before; how do you use it? B: It's simple, once you do it a few times. Do you know how the old one worked? A: I never used a parking meter before. B: So we start out by deciding whether you will use cash or a cr
This is IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. This week the world's lowest-priced passenger car was launched in Mumbai, India. The Nano, made by Tata Motors, is expected to cause a transportation revolution for millions of Indian families. Tata Chairm
第26期:Something Wrong with the Meter Y:What's the fare,please? Y:请问车费是多少呢? X:Twenty dollars and sixty cents. X:20.60美元。 Y:What?You're overcharging me! Y:什么?你一定多收我的钱了! X:No way.Look.That's what the mete
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1. barometer /bəˈrɔmitə/ -- instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure as an aid in determining probable weather changes When the barometer indicates a rapid drop in air pressure, it means a storm is coming. 气压计显示出气压快速下降时
By Stephanie Ho Washington 04 July 2007 U.S. automaker Chrysler and Chinese car company Chery have signed a deal to launch a low-cost production facility in China that would export cars to the United States and other global markets. VOA's Stephanie H
Automobile sales have slumped around the world, with the latest data from December offering a grim outlook for some of the world's top car companies. Already, auto giant Toyota has announced plans to close its Japanese factories for 11 days in Febru
VOICE ONE: This is SCIENCE IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. I'm Bob Doughty. VOICE TWO: And I'm Barbara Klein. This week, we talk about a sickness called lupus and other autoimmune diseases. Autoimmune diseases affect the immune system the body's
By Mil Arcega Washington, DC 20 September 2006 watch GM Ford Talks report A leading trade publication says General Motors and the Ford Motor Company explored the idea of a potential alliance in July. Although Automotive News reports discussions betw
By Brian Padden Flint, Michigan 26 April 2007 These are hard times for parts of the American Midwest where the American auto industry is centered. Competition from Asian automakers, outsourcing, and automation have, over the years, forced American co
The Bush administration is attempting to dampen expectations for immediate government action to save America's troubled car manufacturers. White House Press Secretary Dana Perino responds to a reporter's question at the White House, 16 Dec 2008 Two
India's auto industry is facing a slowdown, prompting many automobile manufacturers to scale down plans for expansion. Many global automakers headed to India, in recent years, to take advantage of a growing economy. Some consumers are avoiding expen
Just one month after seeking government economic assistance, amid unprecedented financial turmoil in the auto industry, the 'Big Three' American Automakers - General Motors, Ford and Chrysler - are introducing new fuel-efficient vehicles, in an effo
Auto industry executives in Thailand are calling on the government to support the industry, in the face of sharply falling exports and local sales. Layoffs are starting to mount, but analysts are upbeat about the longer term future with more investm
英语新词:这些meter后缀单词 你理解对了么? anemometer n. 风力计,[气象] 风速计。 audiometer n. [耳鼻喉] 听度计,听力表;测听计;音响测定器。 barometer n. [气象] 气压计;晴雨表;显示变化的事物
At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week, there are hundreds of new cars on display that achieve high fuel efficiency and reduce pollution. Also on hand are representatives of the private X Prize Foundation, which is sponsor
By Mil Arcega Washington, DC 11 January 2007 watch US Auto Show Hollywood celebrities such as Carmen Elektra are adding glamour and excitement to the event. You know, entertainment merging with automobiles, music, fashion. It's really cool. I think
By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 09 September 2006 Top Asian automobile companies are planning large investments in India to meet growing global demands for compact cars. India has both the consumer demand and production capability to attract carmakers.
By Mil Arcega Washington, D.C. 06 February 2007 watch Car Forecast report The financial slide continues for U.S. automakers. Detroit's Big Three -- General Motors, the Ford Motor Company and DaimlerChrysler -- posted big losses in 2006 while Asian c
A: Excuse me, could you help me figure out how to use this new parking meter? B: Sure, it was confusing for me also. Have you ever used a regular meter? A: Yes, I understood the old one. B: Well, on this one you can use coins or a debit or credit car