the group could file for chapter 11 protection from creditors before the end of the month as a slump in sales overwhelms its lumbering cost base and debt-burdened balance sheet.
由于销售低迷的重压使其庞大的生产费用和负债累累的资产负债表不堪负荷,该集团本月底或会援引破产保护法第十一章申请保护,防止债权人瓜分。
america's three biggest carmakers saw a slump in sales in the united states during july as demand fell for petrol-thirsty suvs and rose for fuel-efficient cars.
七月,由于对耗油的运动型多功能车(suv)的需求下降以及对省油型汽车需求的上升,美国三大汽车制造商在美国境内销售额大幅下跌。
many other large companies have also seen their profits decimated by a slump in sales and a rise in the value of the yen.
其他大公司也由于销售不景气和日圆的升值,公司利润都大幅亏损。
retailers are fearing a slump in sales in what is normally one of the busiest shopping periods of the year, as shoppers found it harder to reach outlets.
零售商担心,由于购物的人很难到店里去买东西,他们在这个一般来说是一年里最繁忙的购物期间的销售会下降。