A decrease in consumer spending is a symptom of economic instability. 經濟波動的徵兆之一是消費性開支的萎縮。
As the slowdown in consumer spending deepens, Imperial Tobacco and Gallaher are chasing the low end of the market with price cuts and cheaper brands. 隨著消費性開支減緩的程度越來越大了，帝國煙草公司和加萊赫煙草公司都在以降價和便宜的品牌來追逐低端市場。
Without stronger consumer spending, China's growth will be much slower than in recent years. 沒有強有力的消費者消費，中國的增長將會遠低於近些年的表現。
Taxi operators are joining forces with eateries and retail outlets to boost consumer spending. 的士團體與食肆及消費場所合作，刺激消費者消費。
