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Almost Half of Russian Families Can Afford Only Food, Clothing

Almost half of all Russian families say that have enough money only for food and clothing. They say they cannot buy other things they need for their houses, such as furniture and appliances2. In other words, they can buy short-term3 items but not long-term items.

几乎半数的俄罗斯家庭表示,他们的收入仅能满足衣食无忧。他们指出,他们买不起其他需要的物品,例如家具和电器。换句话说,他们只能负担得起短期物品,买不起长期物品。

Media reports say the information comes from a survey of 48,000 households by the state agency4 Rosstat. Russian media company RBK said a little more than 48 percent of families did not have money to buy smartphones or refrigerators. However, that number is an improvement5 – last year, almost 50 percent said the same thing.

媒体报道称,这些信息源自俄罗斯国家统计局对4.8万户家庭的调查。俄罗斯媒体公司RBK表示,超过48%的家庭买不起智能手机或冰箱。然而,这一数字已有所提升——去年,拥有这一困扰的人数约有50%。

Young families and older people who do not work were most likely to say they could not pay for more than food and clothing.

年轻家庭和无业老人最有可能说,他们除了食物和衣服外,买不起其他的东西了。

Economic troubles have damaged the public image of Russian President Vladimir Putin. In Putin’s first years as president, in 2000 to 2008, the country’s economy was growing quickly. High prices for Russia’s oil and gas exports helped create that growth.

经济问题导致俄罗斯总统普京的公众形象受损。在普京担任总统的头几年,即2000年至2008年,俄罗斯经济增长迅速。俄罗斯石油和天然气出口的高价格推动了经济增长。

Now, lower oil prices and restrictions6 by Western countries have slowed economic growth. The West ordered the restrictions to punish Russia for its interference7 in Ukraine, and other actions.

现在,油价低迷以及西方国家的制裁拖累了经济增长。西方国家联合实施制裁是为了惩罚俄罗斯干预乌克兰内政和其他行动。

A recent government study found that more than 65 percent of Russians say they approve of Putin’s actions as president.

政府最近的一项研究发现,超过65%的俄罗斯人表示,他们支持普京担任总统时的措施。

The study also found that public trust had dropped. About 32 percent of Russians said they trust Putin’s ability to resolve8 important problems facing the country. That is the lowest percentage he has received since 2006.

该研究还发现,公众的信任度已经下跌。大约32%的俄罗斯人表示,他们相信普京有能力解决俄罗斯面临的重大问题。这是他自2006年以来(民众支持率)的最低值。

Words in This Story

furniture - n. chairs, tables, beds, etc., that are used to make a room ready for use

appliance1 - n. a machine (such as a stove, microwave, or dishwasher) that is powered by electricity and that is used in people's houses to perform a particular job

refrigerator - n. a device that is used to keep food and drinks cold


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1 appliance WMayV     
n.用具,器具,器械
参考例句:
  • This appliance is good for homes,offices,pubs,restaurants cafes and etc.本产品使用于:家庭,办公室,酒吧,酒店,咖啡馆等场所。
  • You must connect this appliance to a properly grounded branch circuit.你必须连接这个设备到正确地地面线路。
2 appliances fea3a660827437aacee0391d5419bb39     
n.器具,器械,装置( appliance的名词复数 )
参考例句:
  • Dish washer is one of the appliances. 洗碗机是家用电器的一种。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • You can buy refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, and other appliances there. 在那里可以买到冰箱、炉具、洗碗机和其他家电产品。 来自朗文快捷英语教程 1
3 short-term FiwzbV     
adj.短期的
参考例句:
  • The short-term training class has been run three times.短训班办了三期。
  • For this they are running short-term courses and evening classes.为此,他们办了短训班和夜校。
4 agency iKcy0     
n.经办;代理;代理处
参考例句:
  • This disease is spread through the agency of insects.这种疾病是通过昆虫媒介传播的。
  • He spoke in the person of Xinhua News Agency.他代表新华社讲话。
5 improvement 39vxg     
n.改进,增进;改进之处,改善的地方
参考例句:
  • The doctor noticed a gradual improvement in his patient.医生注意到病人在逐渐恢复健康。
  • I can detect signs of improvement in your thinking.我可以察觉出你思考问题方面的进步。
6 restrictions 81e12dac658cfd4c590486dd6f7523cf     
约束( restriction的名词复数 ); 管制; 制约因素; 带限制性的条件(或规则)
参考例句:
  • I found the restrictions irksome. 我对那些限制感到很烦。
  • a snaggle of restrictions 杂乱无章的种种限制
7 interference S5Hx0     
n.干涉,介入;阻碍,干扰
参考例句:
  • I couldn't hear the program because there was too much interference.因干扰太大,我听不清节目。
  • We oppose interference by any outside force.我们反对任何外来势力插手干预。
8 resolve 5WZxf     
vt.解决,解除;决定,决心
参考例句:
  • It's up to him to resolve this problem.这个问题应由他来解决。
  • This did not shake his resolve.这事并未动摇他的决心。

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