Clip 1 China's Top 500 Firms Outperformed US Rivals in 2008

1)Outperform v. 胜过；做得比…… 好

This small company has managed to outperform its larger competitors in the market this year.（今年，这家小公司在市场上的表现超过了比它规模更大的竞争对手。）

2)Wreak havoc 造成（破坏、混乱等）

The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal town, destroying many houses and infrastructure.（飓风给这个海滨小镇带来了巨大破坏，摧毁了许多房屋和基础设施。）

3)Turnover n. 营业额；成交量

The company's annual turnover has increased by 20% this year. (该公司今年的年营业额增长了 20%。）

Clip 2 China's Gasoline Imports Soar in August

1)Boom n. /v. 繁荣

The country is experiencing an economic boom.（这个国家正经历经济繁荣。）

Business boomed after they launched the new product.（他们推出新产品后，生意兴隆起来。）

2)Shortfall n. 缺口

There is a shortfall in the company's budget this year.（今年公司的预算有缺口。）

3)Hike n. /v. 徒步旅行，（价格、数量等的）大幅提高，猛增

We went on a hike in the mountains last weekend.（上周末我们去山里徒步旅行了。）

The government plans to hike taxes next year.（政府计划明年大幅提高税收。）

4）crude n. 原油

The price of crude has risen sharply this year.（今年原油价格大幅上涨。）