That, in turn, helped the firm to reduce its leverage ratio (the level of indebtedness on its balance sheet), avoid a rating downgrade and appear healthier than it actually was.

借此，该公司降低了杠杆比率（资产负债表上债务所占比率），避免评级遭到下调，显得比实际情况更为健康。

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The type, rating and facing of nozzle flanges shall conform to those specified in Purchaser's drawing or data sheet.

设备口法兰的类型、等级及端面应符合买方图纸或数据表的规定。

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Tottenham Hotspur are not given a rating of any kind because of technical accounting reasons concerning a high level of intangible assets on the club's balance sheet.

热刺由于技术原因没有给出评级，因为俱乐部损益表上有很多无形资产。

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At least its pile of cash and pristine balance sheet and bond credit rating has not been affected.

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The deal visibly improved its cash flow and balance sheet, lifting its credit rating and helping reduce borrowing costs.

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"Management at Merrill Lynch is focusing on the right issues for the rating: liquidity, capital and derisking the balance sheet, " said Peter Nerby, senior vice president at Moody's.

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