CCTV9英语新闻：2014中国汽车市场展望 乘用车销量预计增长10%

By CCTV correspondent Laura Luo

China's auto 1 market is expected to grow 10 percent in 2014, driven by strong domestic demand. According to data from the China Association of Automobile 2 Manufacturers, the industry experienced a 14 percent jump in 2013, with German car brands claiming the lion's share of the market.

A sales outlook of 8 to 10 percent growth has certainly perked 3 up Chinese automakers, seeking to sustain last year's high-speed comeback.

The industry secured a 14 percent growth in 2013, largely sustained by revived manufacturing activities. The strong demand is looking to continue into the new year, underpinning 4 by China's 7.5 percent GDP growth prospect 5.

"The government is going to maintain its macro economic policies, this would boost consumer confidence. Chinese residents' income will go up steadily 6 in 2014, this would support their demand in changing new cars, or buying extra ones," Shi Jianhua, Deputy Secretary General of CAAM, says.

So exactly how strong will the demand be?

It may go up above 24 million vehicles, with SUVs continue to sit on top of consumers' shopping lists.

"There will be a large amount of SUVs made by several big carmakers coming into the market this year. And passenger cars sales would be growing at a pace of 9 to 11 percent," Shi said.

About the speculation 7 that the government's efforts to tackle pollution would impact car sales expansion in big cities, BMW's China CEO Karsten Engel has this to say.

"We are expected to grow by 10 percent, but we will shift marketing 8 focus to third tier and fourth tier cities," Engel said.

According to the latest regulations, only 600 thousand cars will be allowed to hit the roads here in Beijing. However about one third of this quota 9 will go to new energy vehicles. That is why experts say 2014 will be a year of Electric cars.

"I3 will come out soon in the Chinese market, many people want to have it, but not many can use it," Engel said.

Engel also said BMW is in talks with local governments to build charging points in some Chinese cities. China has seen a 38 percent year-on-year rise of new energy car sales in 2013, with over 14 thousand EV sold last year.

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1
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。












2
automobile

  
 


n.汽车，机动车


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He is repairing the brake lever of an automobile.他正在修理汽车的刹车杆。
The automobile slowed down to go around the curves in the road.汽车在路上转弯时放慢了速度。












3
perked

  
 


（使）活跃( perk的过去式和过去分词 )； （使）增值； 使更有趣


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The recent demand for houses has perked up the prices. 最近对住房的需求使房价上涨了。
You've perked up since this morning. 你今天上午精神就好多了。












4
underpinning

  
 


n.基础材料；基础结构；（学说、理论等的）基础；（人的）腿v.用砖石结构等从下面支撑（墙等）( underpin的现在分词 )；加固（墙等）的基础；为（论据、主张等）打下基础；加强


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Underpinning this success has been an exemplary record of innovation. 具有典范性的创新确保了这次成功。 来自辞典例句
But underpinning Mr Armstrong's technology changes is a human touch. 但阿姆斯特朗技术变革的支柱是人情味。 来自互联网












5
prospect

  
 


n.前景，前途；景色，视野


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This state of things holds out a cheerful prospect.事态呈现出可喜的前景。
The prospect became more evident.前景变得更加明朗了。












6
steadily

  
 


adv.稳定地；不变地；持续地


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The scope of man's use of natural resources will steadily grow.人类利用自然资源的广度将日益扩大。
Our educational reform was steadily led onto the correct path.我们的教学改革慢慢上轨道了。












7
speculation

  
 


n.思索，沉思；猜测；投机


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Her mind is occupied with speculation.她的头脑忙于思考。
There is widespread speculation that he is going to resign.人们普遍推测他要辞职。












8
marketing

  
 


n.行销，在市场的买卖，买东西


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They are developing marketing network.他们正在发展销售网络。
He often goes marketing.他经常去市场做生意。












9
quota

  
 


n.（生产、进出口等的）配额，（移民的）限额


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A restricted import quota was set for meat products.肉类产品设定了进口配额。
He overfulfilled his production quota for two months running.他一连两个月超额完成生产指标。