deterioration

A reading over 50 indicates an expansion of activity in the manufacturing sector, while one below 50 suggests a deterioration.

这一指数高于50表明制造业处于扩张状态，低于50时则反映制造业状况在恶化。

But underlying inflationary pressure is still extremely weak and is likely to remain so, particularly given the rapid and ongoing deterioration in the labour market.

但潜在的通胀压力仍是非常微弱，特别是考虑到迅速而持续恶化的就业市场，这种状况很可能会持续下去。