compared to previous period; quarter-to-quarter basis; from the previous quarter
consolidated sales; consolidated net sales
(announcement over) the public address system (e.g. in stadium)
negative pole; anode; south magnetic pole
aggregate amount of indebtedness
waste-disposal facility; landfill; garbage dump
to be thoughtful (of a gift, etc.); to be from the heart; to be made with loving care
fall; decrease (in income)
large-size refuse (e.g. furniture, electrical goods); oversized garbage; bulky rubbish; useless man about the house; husband who is retired and considered a nuisance
distance travelled; mileage
year on year; on the previous year
legal office; law office; legal department
first half of the year; first half of the fiscal year
at a proper time; at a suitable occasion; at the correct moment; when the time is right
electric car; electric vehicle
good match for an opponent; worthy (e.g. rival)
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
to happen to hear; to overhear
advanced materials; new high-tech materials
most important condition (for); first prerequisite
to become decrepit and ugly with age
saltpan; field for drying salt
exposure by washing away; washing out; exposed aggregate (finish); exposed aggregate concrete; revealing the grain of cedar boards by washing and scrubbing; finding out (after an extensive search or investigation)
Japanese company (business, firm)
(compulsory) retirement (e.g. on reaching the age of 65); mandatory retirement; reaching retirement age
world economy; international economy
semiconductor; solid-state
debt; liabilities; obligation to a person or party (usu. legal or contractual)
to become tense; to become serious; to become sober; sobering; bracing