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听力原文：
Visa Inc. is one of the world’s largest global payments technology companies. Contrary to popular belief, it does not issue credit cards but allows financial institutions to issue cards that Visa then processes transactions on. Visa started in 1970, developing Bank of America’s BankAmericard credit card program. Visa is accepted in over 200 countries worldwide and can handle 10,000 requests per second. In 2009, it processed 62 billion transactions, worth $4.4 trillion. Its website says: Visa connects cardholders, merchants and financial institutions around the world with products and services that make payments more convenient and more secure.” It adds: “Visa payment products and services have reshaped how the world does business.” Visa says its commitment to innovation keeps it at the forefront of its industry.
维萨是规模最大的全球支付技术公司之一。与大家想的不一样，维萨并不发行信用卡，却允许金融机构来发行能够让维萨进行交易的信用卡。维萨开创于1970年，它的前身是美洲银行所发行的BankAmericard卡。维萨在全球的普及范围超过了200多个国家，每秒钟能够处理1万个请求。在2009年，维萨处理了620亿次交易，价值44万亿美元。该官网称：“维萨与全球的持卡人、商人以及金融机构的产品和服务相连，让支付更加便捷，更加安全。”还称：“维萨支付产品和服务改变了全球的商业运转模式。”维萨称将通过创新研发走在产业的最前沿。
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文章解析
1.financial institution 金融机构
例句：The financial institution can focus on its core business.
金融机构可以集中在其核心业务上。
2.credit card 信用卡
例句：Could I pay by credit card?
我可以用信用卡支付吗？
3.payment product 支付产品
例句：Team members built initial operational capability for features specified in E1 during this iteration, producing a stable, online payment product for individuals and family members.
在该迭代过程中，团队成员为 E1 中指定的特性构建最初的操作能力，为个人和家庭成员生成稳定的在线支付产品。
4.at the forefront of 处于最前列
例句：It's great to see a large technology company like IBM at the forefront of this trend.
我们很高兴看到像IBM这样的一所大型科技公司能够走在潮流的最前沿。
