CCTV9英语新闻：反垄断调查威力初现 奥迪大幅降原装备件价格

In response to China’s efforts in investigating anti-trust violations 1, major auto 2 makers 3 are slashing 4 their vehicle and components 5 prices. Chrysler announced on Tuesday that it lowered prices for two Cherokee models, by 45 thousand and 65 thousand yuan respectively, and a batch 6 of auto components, by 20%. 

 

Jaguar 7 was the first to announce price reductions in reaction to China’s anti-monopoly probes. The British auto brand said three of its car models will be cheaper from now on. 

 

Volkswagen’s premium 8 brand Audi came next. The German brand cut prices for its spare parts in China on August 1st. Its engine price will be cut by 22%.

 

Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz said on Sunday that starting Sept. 1st, the German brand will cut prices on more than 10,000 spare parts by 15 percent on average. The plan covers all of its models in China. It also announced a sweeping 9 reduction of prices for repair and maintenance services. 

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1
violations

  
 


违反( violation的名词复数 )； 冒犯； 违反（行为、事例）； 强奸


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This is one of the commonest traffic violations. 这是常见的违反交通规则之例。
These violations of the code must cease forthwith. 这些违犯法规的行为必须立即停止。












2
auto

  
 


n.(=automobile)(口语)汽车


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Don't park your auto here.别把你的汽车停在这儿。
The auto industry has brought many people to Detroit.汽车工业把许多人吸引到了底特律。












3
makers

  
 


n.制造者，制造商（maker的复数形式）


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The makers of the product assured us that there had been no sacrifice of quality. 这一产品的制造商向我们保证说他们没有牺牲质量。
The makers are about to launch out a new product. 制造商们马上要生产一种新产品。 来自《简明英汉词典》












4
slashing

  
 


adj.尖锐的；苛刻的；鲜明的；乱砍的v.挥砍( slash的现在分词 )；鞭打；割破；削减


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Slashing is the first process in which liquid treatment is involved. 浆纱是液处理的第一过程。 来自辞典例句
He stopped slashing his horse. 他住了手，不去鞭打他的马了。 来自辞典例句












5
components

  
 


（机器、设备等的）构成要素，零件，成分； 成分( component的名词复数 )； [物理化学]组分； [数学]分量； （混合物的）组成部分


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the components of a machine 机器部件
Our chemistry teacher often reduces a compound to its components in lab. 在实验室中化学老师常把化合物分解为各种成分。












6
batch

  
 


n.一批(组，群)；一批生产量


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The first batch of cakes was burnt.第一炉蛋糕烤焦了。
I have a batch of letters to answer.我有一批信要回复。












7
jaguar

  
 


n.美洲虎


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He was green with envy when he saw my new Jaguar car.看见我那辆美洲虎牌新车，他非常妒忌。
Should you meet a jaguar in the jungle,just turn slowly,walk away.But slowly,never look back.你在丛林中若碰上美洲虎，就慢慢转身走开，可一定要慢，切莫回头看。












8
premium

  
 


n.加付款；赠品；adj.高级的；售价高的


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You have to pay a premium for express delivery.寄快递你得付额外费用。
Fresh water was at a premium after the reservoir was contaminated.在水库被污染之后，清水便因稀而贵了。












9
sweeping

  
 


adj.范围广大的，一扫无遗的


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The citizens voted for sweeping reforms.公民投票支持全面的改革。
Can you hear the wind sweeping through the branches?你能听到风掠过树枝的声音吗？