day9 Flashcards

1
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Profits are down this year as sales have been
stagnant.

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stagnant
adj. นิ่ง, ไม่เปลี่ยนแปลง, ไม่เติบโต, ชบเซา

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2
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Interest rates climbed dramatically.

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dramatically
adv. อย่างมาก, กะทันหัน, อย่างน่าประทับใจ

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3
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A brisk market is developing in online shopping.

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brisk
adj. คึกคัก, ว่องไว

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4
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Gas prices have been unstable in recent years.

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unstable
adj. ที่ไม่เสถียร, ไม่มั่นคง

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5
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Energy demand increased rapidly.

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rapidly
adv. อย่างรวดเร็ว

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6
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interest rates have soared due to inflation

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soar
V. เพิ่มขึ้นอย่างรวดเร็ว, ทะยาน, สูงมาก

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7
Q

the reports asserts that corporate growth with
continue.

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asserts
v. ถือสิทธิ์, ยืนยัน

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8
Q

The real estate industry has helped boost the
economy.

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boost
v. ผลักดัน, กระตุ้น

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9
Q

Analysts recommend buying stock in energy
companies.

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Analyst
n. นักวิเคราะห์

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10
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Potential earnings from the trade deal could
reach billions of dollars.

The newly formed company has great potential
to succeed

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Potential
adj. ที่มีโอกาสเกิดขึ้น
v. ศักยภาพ

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11
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Investors are pleased with the market’s
performance.

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pleased
adj. รู้สึกพอใจ, ยินดี

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12
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The cost of living will remain stable over the
next decade.

It remains to be seen whether or not the tax
cut will be passed.

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remain
V. ยังคง, ยังอยู่

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13
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The island nation has limited natural resources.

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limited
adj. จำกัด

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14
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Starting a business is costly.

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costly
adj. แพงมาก, ลงทุนสูง

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15
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Import taxes are higher for particular products
that are luxury goods.

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particular
adj. โดยเฉพาะ, เจาะจง

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16
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Resolving the financial crisis will require drastic
action.

Private citizens want drastic reform of t
banking system.

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drastic
adj. เข้มงวด, รุนแรง, ฉับพลัน

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17
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Economic wealth is not evenly distributed.

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evenly
adv. อย่างเท่าเทียมกัน

18
Q

The latest employment data shows evidence
that the economy is improving.

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evidence
n. หลักฐาน

19
Q

Bolton Industries is facing the prospect of
having to reduce its workforce.

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prospect
n. โอกาส, ความเป็นไปได้

20
Q

Ms. Vasquez help lead the company to
success.

Growing oil markets will lead to economic
improvement.

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lead
V. นำ, นำไปสู่, เป็นผู้นำ

21
Q

The rate of unemployment has fallen steadily
this quarter.

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fall
v. ตก, ลดลง, ร่วง

22
Q

For a period of three years, the company
underwent rapid expansion.

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period
n. ช่วงเวลา, ระยะเวลา

23
Q

Current economic indicators show rising
growth in mining.

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indicator
n. ตัวบ่งชี้, ตัวชี้บอก

24
Q

Jobs in the newspaper industry are declining
rapidly.

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n. อุตสาหกรรม

25
Q

The new CEO is likely to confront major
challenges.

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likely
adj. มีแนวโน้ม, ดูเหมือนว่าจะ…

26
Q

Land developers are taking advantage of the
housing boom.

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boom
n. (ราคา, การชาย) การขึ้นสูงอย่างรวดเร็ว

27
Q

The company directors are discussing a new
business strategy.

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directors
n. ผู้บริหาร, กรรมการบริษัท

28
Q

Corn syrup is used as a substitute for sugar
in many food products.

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substitute
n. ตัวแทน, สิ่งที่ใช้แทนได้

29
Q

Profits grew as a consequence of increased
business

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consequence
n. ผลกระทบ, ผลที่ตามมา, ผลลัพธ์

30
Q

Concerns over the bankruptcy are fairly
despread.

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fairly
adv. ค่อนข้าง, พอสมควร

31
Q

Companies are searching for economical ways
to utilize energy.

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economical
adj. ประหยัด

32
Q

The delivery service industry is thriving.

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thrive
V. เจริญเติบโต, งอกเงย

33
Q

The Supreme Court ruling has implications for
small businesses.

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implication
n. ความหมายโดยนัย

34
Q

Consumer spending is on the wane.

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wane
n. การลดน้อยลง

35
Q

Strong economic growth is a prerequisite for
national prosperity.

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prosperity
n. ความเจริญรุ่งเรือง

36
Q

The entire industry is going through an
economic depression.

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depression
n.ภาวะเศรษฐกิจตกต่ำ

37
Q

The company’s profits dwindled in the 1990

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dwindle
v. หดตัว, เล็กลง

38
Q

Natural calamities in the summer will impede
national growth.

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impede
v. ขัดขวาง, กีดกั้น, ชะลอ

39
Q

Many people find promising careers in health
and technology.

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promising
adj. ที่มีความหวัง, ที่ดูมีอนาคต

40
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In spite of the adversity he faced, Mike managed to find a job.

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adversity
n. ความทุกข์ร้อน, ความเคราะห์ร้าย