最近几个月，许多日本制造商纷纷宣布裁员，应对全球经济滑坡。全球经济滑坡让日本汽车、电子及其它出口需求量减少。

Many manufacturers in Japan have announced job cuts in recent months to cope with the global economic downturn, which has depressed demand for the country's cars, electronics and other exports.

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销售量近来出现大幅下滑，但玩具制造商美泰儿相信，这个50岁娃娃的魅力挡得住经济衰退。

Recent sales have been down significantly, but toy maker Mattel believes this 50-year-old's charms are recession-proof.

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