2015年1月29日 星期四

probiotic, find one's way, Beltway

Facebook Seeking Friends in Beltway
Facebook is trying to find its way in Washington, where it has only a fledgling lobbying operation, even though it finds its privacy policies under scrutiny and is trying to navigate expansion into China.





The White House and Congressional Democrats like to talk about their battle against "Wall Street lobbyists," but it's the rest of the economy that could use a few more advocates inside the Beltway. As Congressional negotiators prepare their final draft of new financial regulations, the potential impact on nonfinancial companies is striking.



Researchers may be on the verge of a cure for potentially fatal peanut allergies, with those involved in trials reporting it has already "changed their lives".



Study of children given nut protein with probiotic has transformed the lives...
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probiotic

Line breaks: pro|biot¦ic
Pronunciation: /ˌprəʊbʌɪˈɒtɪk
  
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Definition of probiotic in English:

ADJECTIVE

Denoting a substance which stimulates the growth ofmicroorganisms, especially those with beneficialproperties (such as those of the intestinal flora).

NOUN

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1A probiotic substance or preparation.
1.1microorganism introduced into the body for itsbeneficial qualities.

Belt·way (bĕlt'wā'pronunciation
n.
  1. The beltway surrounding Washington, D.C.
  2. The political establishment of Washington, D.C., including federal officeholders, lobbyists, consultants, and media commentators.

find one's way

Reach a destination, especially with some difficulty or not as a matter of course. For example, She finally found her way to the remote cabin, or Some slang phrases have found their way into standard English. The literal use of this term dates from the 1200s, the figurative from the early 1800s.


Beltway
(bĕlt'') pronunciation
n.
  1. The beltway surrounding Washington, D.C.
  2. The political establishment of Washington, D.C., including federal officeholders, lobbyists, consultants, and media commentators.


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