Leading Economic Indicators
The New York Times reported in July that at least eight buyers were vying to purchase one of the five parking spaces in the basement of the new condominiums at 246 W. 17th St., for $225,000 each. [New York Times, 7-12-07]
NHỮNG GIÁ TRỊ THỐNG KÊ VỀ KINH TẾ ĐỨNG HÀNG ĐẦU
Tờ báo Times ở Nữu Ước đã tường thuật lại rằng trong tháng 07 it nhất đã có 08 người tranh nhau để mua 01 trong 05 chỗ đậu xe ở tầng dưới hầm của chung cư mới tại số 246 W. 17th St., mỗi chỗ là $225,000.
in•di•ca•tor (ĭndĭ-kā′tər)
n.
1. One that indicates, especially:
a. A pointer or an index.
b. An instrument used to monitor the operation or condition of an engine, furnace, electrical network, reservoir, or other physical system; a meter or gauge.
c. The needle, dial, or other registering device on such an instrument.

4. Any of various statistical values that together provide an indication of the condition or direction of the economy.

vie (vī)
v. vied, vy•ing (vīĭng), vies v. intr.
To strive for victory or superiority; contend. See Synonyms at rival.
v. tr.
1. Archaic To offer in competition; match.
2. Obsolete To wager or bet.
base•ment (bāsmənt)
n. 1. The substructure or foundation of a building.
2. The lowest habitable story of a building, usually below ground level.
con•do•min•i•um (kŏn′də-mĭnē-əm)
n. pl. con•do•min•i•ums, also con•do•min•i•a (-mĭnē-ə) 1.
a. A building or complex in which units of property, such as apartments, are owned by individuals and common parts of the property, such as the grounds and building structure, are owned jointly by the unit owners.
b. A unit in such a complex.