波黑国际展览会开幕

波黑国际展览会开幕 　　

MOSTAR, Bosnia and Herzegovina, April 8 (Xinhua) -- The International Trade Fair Mostar 2014, the 17th such event, opened here on Tuesday, participated by companies from over 20 countries.

　　Some 700 exhibitors were present at the fair, which has become one of the most important economic events in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Most foreign companies came from Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Italy, Russia and Germany.

　　The fair also provides opportunities for leaders from the region¹ to hold meetings. For this year, Croatian President Ivo Josipovic came to attend the fair and meet Bakir Izetbegovic, Chairman of Presidency² of BiH.

　　A series of conferences, round tables and workshops will be held at the fair to boost³ trade in the region.

1 region   

n.地区，地带，区域；范围，幅度

参考例句：

• The students went to study the geology of that region.学生们去研究那个地区的地质情况。
• It is unusual to see snow in this region.这个地区难得见到雪。

2 presidency   

n.总统(校长，总经理)的职位(任期)

参考例句：

• Roosevelt was elected four times to the presidency of the United States.罗斯福连续当选四届美国总统。
• Two candidates are emerging as contestants for the presidency.两位候选人最终成为总统职位竞争者。

3 boost   

n.鼓励，激励，提高；v.鼓励，使增强信心

参考例句：

• This will be a great boost to the economy.这对于经济发展将是一个巨大的促进。
• These changes will help to boost share prices.这些变化将有助于提高股票价格。