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Bigger discounts than normal are expected in the traditional Boxing Day sales, as shops try to make up for weak trading in the lead-up to Christmas. On top of widespread deductions already offered by retailers, they will be forced to cut prices further to get rid of unwanted stock, say analysts. Average discounts of "at least 52% off from Boxing Day" have been predicted by management consultancy Deloitte.

discount: n. 折扣
Boxing Day: 节礼日（12月26日）
make up for: 弥补；补偿（compensate for）
lead-up: n. 前奏
on top of sth.: 除此以外
widespread: adj. 广泛的；普遍的
deduction: n. 减免；扣除
unwanted: adj. 不需要的；不必要的
stock: n. 库存；股票
consultancy: n. 咨询公司；顾问工作

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