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Sales of passenger cars rose by roughly 20% in the first quarter.
公司第一季度的轿车销量增幅约为20%。

2.chief executive 首席执行官

The programme of sell-offs has been implemented by the new chief executive.
新任总裁已经执行了抛售方案。

3.dragged down 向下拖；贬低

There were fears he would be dragged down by the scandal.
有人担心他会因丑闻而辱没了身份。

4.in part 部分地

Their harmonious relationship resulted in part from their similar goals.
他们关系融洽的部分原因是他们有着相似的目标。