1.cost-cutting n. 削减成本 v. 削减成本(cost-cut的ing形式)
The reason is that the stockpile may be cost-cut right out of existence.
原因在于储备马上就会被削减没了 。
2.flee vi. 逃走;消失,消散 vt. 逃跑,逃走;逃避
He slammed the bedroom door behind him and fled.
他砰地关上卧室的门就逃走了 。
3.brokerage n. 佣金;回扣;中间人业务
John works for a brokerage house now.
约翰现在一家经纪行工作 。
4.reverse n. 背面;相反;倒退;失败 vt. 颠倒;倒转 adj. 反面的;颠倒的;反身的 vi. 倒退;逆叫
They have made it clear they will not reverse the decision to increase prices.
他们已经明确表示不会为了提高价格而转变这一决定 。