The upfront costs reduce profit initially.

前期成本的投入减少了最初的利润。

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One of the problems it faces is escalating production costs which reduce profit margins.

面临的问题之一是不断提高生产成本，这样利润就会减少。

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Your suggestion has only one serious drawback; that is, it's likely to reduce profit margins.

你的建议只有一个严重的缺点；那就是很可能会减少边际利润。

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Over time, competition should reduce profit margins and distribute benefits back to consumers and workers in the form of lower prices.

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The next phase is when the reduce their profit forecasts by similar amounts.

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The company can support local suppliers for instance, even though that might not be the cheapest option and could reduce the profit margin.

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