Executives advance plenty of reasons for the slowdown - or, in the case of some brands, the outright decline in sales.

高管们提出了很多造成减速-或是就一些品牌来说，销售额整体下降的原因。

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At the time that tea blending was increasing its popularity, whisky blending was also producing the same increase in sales for the same reasons - a brand that was consistent and recognisable.

在茶叶迅速流行的时候，威士忌的销售也因为一个相同的原因在迅速增长——始终如一的、被广泛认可的品牌。

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The term "sales discounts and allowance" refers to the amount of reduction in the sales price as a result of the unqualified quality of the goods to be sold by an enterprise, or for other reasons.

销售折让，是指企业因售出商品的质量不合格等原因而在售价上给予的减让。

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Even if the secretary of state cannot see the compelling reasons for discouraging Russian competition in weapon sales to responsible purchasers, he should recognize that doing so will not preclude Moscow's continuing arms transfers to irresponsible ones.

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The companies don't release sales figures for commercial reasons, but say there is a growing demand for the stuff.

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