中国制造5月缩减（双语）

 　　In China, market watchers are digesting the first contraction¹ in factory activity since October. It’s a worrying sign for those concerned that a recovery in China’s economy, the world's second largest, may have stalled.

　　中国正在经历自去年10月以来的首个制造业萎缩。令人担忧的是，世界第二大经济体—中国经济的复苏可能已经停滞。

　　The flash HSBC Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 49.6 in May, slipping under the 50-point level separating expansion from contraction. Manufacturing activities in May reflected slower domestic demand and ongoing² external headwinds.

　　汇丰银行5月中国制造业PMI预览值跌破50，并跌至49.6。五月制造业数据显示国内需求有所放缓，外部不利因素持续上升。

　　Analysts³ say the flash PMI, which comes out a week before the final reading, will reinforce market expectations for only a modest economic recovery this year.

　　分析师表示，汇丰银行PMI值提前一周出炉将加强人们对市场的预期，即今年经济只能是温和复苏。

1 contraction   

n.缩略词，缩写式，害病

参考例句：

• The contraction of this muscle raises the lower arm.肌肉的收缩使前臂抬起。
• The forces of expansion are balanced by forces of contraction.扩张力和收缩力相互平衡。

2 ongoing   

adj.进行中的，前进的

参考例句：

• The problem is ongoing.这个问题尚未解决。
• The issues raised in the report relate directly to Age Concern's ongoing work in this area.报告中提出的问题与“关心老人”组织在这方面正在做的工作有直接的关系。

3 analysts   

分析家，化验员( analyst的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• City analysts forecast huge profits this year. 伦敦金融分析家预测今年的利润非常丰厚。
• I was impressed by the high calibre of the researchers and analysts. 研究人员和分析人员的高素质给我留下了深刻印象。