中国日报 | Companies grapple with rising cos

Companies grapple with rising costs

Related words：

1. abate 使减弱，减退，减轻
2. ramp up 增加；
3. spike n 猛增，急升， a spike in oil prices
4. moderate 适度的，适中的
5. expanding domestic demand 扩大内需
6. stem 阻止，抑制
7. shaken 削弱
8. buoy 鼓舞，振奋

Vocabulary：

1. put sb in a dilemma 使某人陷入两难

Nice sentence：

1. (成本上涨对于中国进出口的影响）As a major importer of raw materials, China may have to pay more for imports due to soaring international energy and food prices, which could shrink the country's trade surplus. Also, rising global oil and gas prices could sustain industrial goods prices relatively high in China, and dampen manufacturing companies' investment willingness.
2. (科技创新是应对成本上涨唯一可行之路）Traditional manufacturing companies now face tremendous challenges. Technology upgrading is the only way to survive. But strong government support is crucial, so that companies can invest boldy to upgrade their equipment and technologies.