《英国卫报》美联航申请破产实录

United Airlines files for bankruptcy

The Chapter 11 filing in US bankruptcy court in Chicago is by far the largest airline bankruptcy ever. The suburban Chicago-based company has lost $4bn (£2.5bn) over the past two years due to a slumping economy, flawed business strategies and last year's terrorist attacks.

The airline has promised to keep flying while it sheds costs under the auspices of a bankruptcy court judge and overhauls its business plan in an attempt to become profitable again.

Chapter 11 bankruptcy frees a company from the threat of creditors' lawsuits while it reorganises its finances. The debtor usually retains control of the business and its assets.

Questions:

Why were the possible reasons for the bankruptcy of United Airlines?

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Answer:

Because of a slumping economy, flawed business strategies and last year's terrorist attacks.

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句子分析

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The Chapter 11 filing in US bankruptcy court in Chicago is by far the largest airline bankruptcy ever. The suburban Chicago-based company has lost $4bn (£2.5bn) over the past two years due to a slumping economy, flawed business strategies and last year's terrorist attacks.

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解析：

a.chapter: a separate section of a book, usually with a number or title （书的）章，篇，回

b.file: 【法律】~ (for sth) to present sth so that it can be officially recorded and dealt with 提起（诉讼）；提出（申请）；送交（备案）

c. slump：= drop ~ (from sth) (to sth) to fall in price, value, number, etc., suddenly and by a large amount （价格、价值、数量等）骤降，猛跌，锐减

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The airline has promised to keep flying while it sheds costs under the auspices of a bankruptcy court judge and overhauls its business plan in an attempt to become profitable again.

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解析：

a. shed: To shed something means to get rid of it. 去除; 摆脱

b.auspice: a sign or omen, esp one that is favourable 吉兆

c.overhaul: to examine every part of a machine, system, etc. and make any necessary changes or repairs 彻底检修

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Chapter 11 bankruptcy frees a company from the threat of creditors' lawsuits while it reorganises its finances. The debtor usually retains control of the business and its assets.

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解析：

a. creditor: a person, company, etc. that sb owes money to 债权人；债主；贷方

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参考译文

芝加哥美国破产法庭根据破产法第11章提出的申请，是迄今为止规模最大的航空公司破产案。过去两年，这家总部位于芝加哥郊区的公司亏损40亿美元(合25亿英镑)，原因包括经济低迷、商业策略存在缺陷以及去年的恐怖袭击。

该航空公司已承诺继续飞行，同时在破产法庭法官的主持下削减成本，并改革其商业计划，以求再次盈利。

美国破产法第11章规定，公司在重组财务状况的同时，可以免受债权人诉讼的威胁。债务人通常保留对企业及其资产的控制权。

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写作练习

1.【slump】

过去一年汽车的销售额大幅度下降。

2.【shed】（常为报刊用语）

心理疗法帮助他摆脱了一些不安全感／自我压制。

3.【overhaul】

政府最近彻底改革了公共医疗保健服务。

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1.Car sales have slumped dramatically over the past year.

2.Psychotherapy helped him to shed some of his insecurity/inhibitions.

3.The government has recently overhauled the  healthcare system.

#考研词汇速查

注：以上词汇选自《恋练有词》，用“L”表示，即”LP83”表示“恋练有词83页”。

Reference:

1.https://www.theguardian.com/world/2002/dec/09/usa.theairlineindustry

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