Навязывать, притворяться в жизнь
Enforce
Governments make laws and the police enforce them.
The teacher has no right to enforce his own views on the children.
стремительно расти, резко увеличиваться
To surge
Demand for electric vehicles surged in Q4, driven by government subsidies.
If energy prices continue to surge, manufacturing costs will become unsustainable.
отставать
To lag behind
While our R&D investment increased, we still lag behind competitors in patent output.
The department has been lagging behind its targets for three consecutive quarters.
составлять, объяснять (часть чего-либо) 1
To account for something
Online sales now account for over 60% of the company’s total revenue.
The CFO explained that exchange rate fluctuations account for the dip in profits.
составлять (в денежном выражении или по объёму), равняться 2
To amount to
The damages from the supply chain disruption amounted to over €10 million.
All expenses amounted to less than half of what was initially budgeted — a rare win.
быть равным, соответствовать
To be equal to
The payout is equal to six months’ salary, as per the severance agreement.
Their valuation is now equal to that of more established firms, despite being a startup.
выручка, доход (компании)
Revenue
Last year’s revenue exceeded projections by 15%, thanks to strong Q4 sales.
If we don’t diversify our product lines, revenue will stagnate over the next fiscal year.
полупроводники
Semiconductors
The global shortage of semiconductors has severely impacted automotive production.
As semiconductors become more advanced, their strategic value to economies increases.
вырасти в три раза
To be up threefold
Since the IPO, their market capitalization is up threefold.
Sales of sustainable packaging solutions are up threefold compared to the previous year.
скрывать, затенять, делать неясным
To obscure something
Complex financial jargon can obscure the true state of a company’s performance.
If management continues to obscure key data, investor trust will erode rapidly.
стоимость компании выросла вдвое
Company’s value has risen by half
The company’s value has risen by half since launching its AI division.
Had the value not risen by half within a year, the shareholders would have pushed for a leadership change
испытывать трудности, бороться за выполнение чего-либо
To struggle to do something
Small enterprises often struggle to access venture capital in developing markets.
The firm struggled to maintain profitability amid rising inflation and raw material costs.
от имени компаний
On behalf of companies
The law firm negotiated on behalf of several multinational clients.
She was authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the company’s board of directors.
выход продукции, коэффициент производства
Production yield
Enhancing automation led to a 20% increase in production yield.
A low production yield suggests there are inefficiencies in the manufacturing process.
самодовольство, успокоенность
Complacency
Complacency among executives was the main reason the startup failed to pivot in time.
Market leaders must guard against complacency, especially when competition is tightening.
наследовать, перенимать
To inherit
He inherited the business from his father but modernized its operations completely.
Companies often inherit legacy systems that hinder digital transformation
поставка, предложение (в экономике)
Supply
The supply of rare earth metals is heavily concentrated in a few countries.
Disruptions in supply can lead to sharp price volatility and lost sales.
столкнуться с чем-либо, противостоять
To confront something
The company had to confront serious ethical concerns about its labor practices abroad.
Unless we confront the root cause of the declining margins, the recovery will be short-lived.
видный, заметный, известный
Prominent
She is one of the most prominent figures in global finance.
A prominent investor has joined the board, which sent a strong signal to the market.
быть поставленным перед (проблемой, вызовом)
To be confronted by
We were suddenly confronted by a major cybersecurity threat that required immediate action.
The firm was confronted by growing resistance from regulators and advocacy groups.
