a slump in sales

基本解释

A slump in sales thanks to the global economic downturn and unexpected currency movements played a part.
因为全球经济衰退及未曾预料到的汇率变动，珍珠销售下滑。
Retailers are fearing a slump in sales in what is normally one of the busiest shopping periods of the year, as shoppers found it harder to reach outlets.
零售商担心，由于购物的人很难到店里去买东西，他们在这个一般来说是一年里最繁忙的购物期间的销售会下降。
The group could file for Chapter 11 protection from creditors before the end of the month as a slump in sales overwhelms its lumbering cost base and debt-burdened balance sheet.
由于销售低迷的重压使其庞大的生产费用和负债累累的资产负债表不堪负荷，该集团本月底或会援引破产保护法第十一章申请保护，防止债权人瓜分。

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