But higher raw-material prices present firms with a problem.

但现在原材料价格的升高成为了企业的一个新问题。

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Still, he didn't express alarm about the recent fall in raw-material prices.

不过他依然没有对近期原材料价格下跌发出警告。

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Though raw material prices have gone up this year, the company still holds a high net income.

尽管今年原材料价格不断上涨，该公司的盈利依然保持很高。

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The expectation of increased spending on roads and railways has helped to lift raw-material prices.

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The company blamed a sharp increase in raw material prices and the UK's continuing economic difficulties.

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Going into 2011, we expect the company could increase retail prices due to increasing raw material prices.

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