CRI听力:More Challenges than Opportunities ahead in 2012 for China

stand out超群, 杰出
例句：She stands out as the best in the class.
她是全班最杰出的学生。

2. As the country's economic growth slows down, relevant authorities should make adjustments in order to stimulate domestic demand, including the creation of a new stimulus package.

slow down (使)生产缓慢, (使)变得迟钝
例句：The increase of productions has now slowed down.
现在产品的增长速度已经慢了下来。
in order to为了
例句：We started early in order to arrive before dark.
为了在天黑前到达,我们很早就动身了。

3. NPC deputy, Kong Qing, believes that in the face of global economic turbulence and with a lack of consumer demand within the domestic market, state-run businesses such as the Shandong Energy Group Corporation Limited, where he works as Deputy General Manager, should explore opportunities overseas in a bid to help drive the domestic economy forward.

work as任…职, 当…
例句：She worked as a nurse when she was young.
年轻时她是一名护士。
in a bid to为了
例句：They brought in new tax laws in a bid to restore their popularity.
他们提出了新税法,力求重新赢得人心。

4. Besides the economic downturn worldwide, our domestic economy is not strong enough, so our country encounters difficulties when it comes to creating economic growth.

when it comes to当提到……；当谈到……
例句：When it comes to cooking I know nothing.
说到做饭，我是一窍不通。

5. In light of the possible rise in labor costs this year, those who intend to invest in factory or processing businesses will hesitate and consider more than ever whether they should begin or continue their investment in fear of a decrease in returns.

in light of按照,根据
例句：He reviewed his policy in the light of recent developments.
他根据最近的事态发展重新考虑自己的方针。
intend to打算(做)..., 想要(做)...
例句：He intends his son to manage the company.
他打算让他儿子经营该公司。
invest in在…上投资, 在…投入(时间、精力等)
例句：He invested his money in shares.
他把钱投资在股票上。
in fear of怕…, 为…提心吊胆
例句：The thief passed the day in fear of discovery.
那小偷整天提心吊胆怕被发现。