Fears of a sharp global economic slowdown gripped European markets, with all the major trading centers showing volatility.

由于欧洲市场充满了对全球经济急剧放缓的担忧，欧洲所有主要股票交易市场都出现波动。

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A sharp drop in smoking has had a huge impact on heart health. And major changes in diet have also played a role.

吸烟情况的大量减少大幅度地促进了心脏健康，而对大多数饮食习惯的改变也起到了积极作用。

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As well as a slowdown in vehicle sales, Toyota, like other Japanese major exporters, has been hurt by the yen's sharp gains against other major currencies.

除面临汽车销量下滑之外，与其他日本大型出口商一样，丰田也受到了日圆兑其他主要货币大幅升值的冲击。

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Sharp is now a major screen supplier to Apple.

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"Hon Hai tried to have a strong influence on the way in which Sharp is run, that was a major stumbling block, " said Mr Fasol of Eurotechnology Japan.

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Sharp has embarked upon a major cost-cutting drive that could see it cutting 5, 000 jobs - around 15% of its workforce.

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