This contrasts with the CBI, which does not expect economic growth until next year. 与此形成对照的是英国工业联合会，它预计明年才会出现经济增长。
Retail sales have fallen for a third successive month this month as recession-hit consumers tighten their belts, the CBI reports today. 今天，英国工业联合会报告称，由于受衰退影响的消费者勒紧腰带过日子，本月的零售额已经连续第三个月下降。
