Despite the upbeat forecasts, job growth may remain modest because many companies are finding ways to increase production through greater efficiency and automation, without adding many workers.

虽然他们做出如此乐观的预测，就业岗位的增长可能仍将不温不火，因为很多公司正设法在不增加很多人手的情况，通过提高效率和自动化水平来增加产量。

youdao

GDP probably grew by 3.6% last year and forecasts for this year suggest only a modest slowdown.

GDP去年可能增长3.6%，且本年度预测提示仅轻度下滑。

youdao

They also kept modest profit forecasts.

它们还维持了利润微弱的预测。

youdao

Few expect RIM to ship that many phones, but a round of modest analyst forecasts have helped double RIM's stock over the past six months.

WSJ: RIM to Launch New BlackBerry in U.S. Friday, Aims to Challenge Apple and Samsung

He forecasts a modest pick-up in 10-year yields towards the 2.50-2.75% near year-end 2012.

FORBES: Fed Watch 2012: What Does Ben Have Up His Sleeve Now?

As with Standard Pacific, Oppenheim forecasts a modest 2008 return into the black: 40 cents per share, vs. a consensus of 92 cents.

FORBES: Magazine Article