美国消费价格小幅上涨
WASHINGTON, May 15 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) went up modestly in April, led by rising energy and food costs, the Labor 1 Department reported Thursday.
As a main gauge 2 of inflation, the CPI increased 0.3 percent on a seasonally 4 adjusted basis last month, compared with an increase of 0.2 percent in the previous month. Over the last 12 months, the index increased 2 percent before seasonal 3 adjustment.
Energy prices increased 0.3 percent following a dip of 0.1 percent in March, while food costs gained 0.4 percent, the same as the previous month.
Excluding the volatile 5 food and energy categories, the so- called "core" inflation index rose 0.2 percent in April, the same as in March.
Economists 6 monitor core prices to get a sense of broader inflation trend, a key barometer 7 for monetary 8 policy decision of the central bank.
The Labor Department said Wednesday that the Producer Price Index (PPI), a gauge of inflation at the factory gate, rose by the most in one and a half years, signaling the inflation may head for an uptick.
The Federal Reserve has been monitoring the inflation development closely as it has repeatedly stressed that inflation persistently 9 below 2 percent could pose risks to economic performance.（本文由在线英语听力室整理编辑）
- We are never late in satisfying him for his labor.我们从不延误付给他劳动报酬。
- He was completely spent after two weeks of hard labor.艰苦劳动两周后，他已经疲惫不堪了。
- Can you gauge what her reaction is likely to be?你能揣测她的反应可能是什么吗？
- It's difficult to gauge one's character.要判断一个人的品格是很困难的。
- The town relies on the seasonal tourist industry for jobs.这个城镇依靠季节性旅游业提供就业机会。
- The hors d'oeuvre is seasonal vegetables.餐前小吃是应时蔬菜。
- The price of vegetables fluctuates seasonally. 蔬菜的价格随季节变动。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- They moved seasonally among various vegetation types to feed on plants that were flourishing. 它们还随着季节的变化而在各种类型植物之间迁移，以便吃那些茂盛的植物。 来自辞典例句
- With the markets being so volatile,investments are at great risk.由于市场那么变化不定，投资冒着很大的风险。
- His character was weak and volatile.他这个人意志薄弱，喜怒无常。
- The sudden rise in share prices has confounded economists. 股价的突然上涨使经济学家大惑不解。
- Foreign bankers and economists cautiously welcomed the minister's initiative. 外国银行家和经济学家对部长的倡议反应谨慎。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- The barometer marked a continuing fall in atmospheric pressure.气压表表明气压在继续下降。
- The arrow on the barometer was pointing to"stormy".气压计上的箭头指向“有暴风雨”。
- The monetary system of some countries used to be based on gold.过去有些国家的货币制度是金本位制的。
- Education in the wilderness is not a matter of monetary means.荒凉地区的教育不是钱财问题。
- He persistently asserted his right to a share in the heritage. 他始终声称他有分享那笔遗产的权利。
- She persistently asserted her opinions. 她果断地说出了自己的意见。