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