本期内容:
Honeywell, an American engineering conglomerate, dropped its $90 billion takeover bid for United Technologies, which makes Pratt & Whitney jet engines, Otis lifts, air-conditioning systems and more. Honeywell grumbled about UTC’s “unwillingness to engage in negotiations”; UTC had said regulatory risks and customers’ reservations ruled out a deal.
词义解析:
Conglomerate:集团
Takeover:收购
Bid:投标
Grumble:抱怨
Rule out:取消