As shoppers, we finally have sound ways to gauge the hidden consequences of what we buy.

作为消费者，我们终于有了对我们所购买的东西的潜在后果进行判断的好办法。

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The iPod and iPad have been popular this year even as shoppers cut back spending elsewhere.

虽然各地消费者都纷纷削减支出，但是今年苹果公司生产的iPod 和 iPad却倍受欢迎。

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Spending is predicted to fall by as much as 6% this year, as shoppers close purses and tighten belts.

今年，预计消费减少6%，原因是购物的人们都攥紧钱包，扎紧了腰带。

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Legs were broken and one person was severely injured during stampede as panicked shoppers and office workers surged out of buildings.

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On Thursday morning, retailers reported better than expected monthly sales data as shoppers returned in force.

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Penney was among retailers that noted it saw considerable "self-buying, " as shoppers used some discretionary dollars on themselves.

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Zenith Optimedia also predicted that spending on internet advertising was set to rise 8.6% as shoppers hunt online bargains.

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