慢速英语:China May Be Facing Economic Slowdown

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短语讲解：

1. The growth rate was under eight percent, compared to rates of 10 percent or more a few years ago.

compare to 把…比作， 喻为; 与…相比
例句：Cultural life in the country cannot compare to that of a large city.
农村的文化生活不能与大城市的相比拟。

2. At the congressional hearing, another House member asked whether the stagnation will lead to a collapse.

lead to 导致; 把…带到; 领到
例句：That may lead to a serious split in our class.
那可能导致我们班的严重分裂。

3. Mr. Cohen added that many authoritarian governments were able to continue steady economic growth.

be able to 能够
例句：He will be able to take up his normal routine shortly.
他不久就能处理日常事务。