Stall

    失速

    国家统计局、中国物流与采购联合会周六联合发布的我国制造业采购经理指数(PMI)显示，7月份PMI为50，较上月下降0.2个百分点。请看本报昨日的报道：

    Growth at China's big manufacturing companies unexpectedly stalled in July as demand at home and abroad weakened, an official survey showed Saturday, reinforcing views that the economy needs more stimulus as it faces fresh risks from a stock market slump.

    The official Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) stood at 50.0 in July, compared to the previous month's 50.2. The 50-point mark separates growth from contraction on a monthly basis.

    Analysts polled by Reuters had predicted another tepid reading of 50.2, pointing to expansion, albeit a sluggish one.

    报道中的stall就是“失速、熄火、停顿、拖延”，这个词也可以作名词。例如：

    The peace process stalled.

    和平进程暂停了。

    Thomas had spent all week stalling over his decision.

    托马斯磨了一个星期，迟迟不作决定。