After coming to a virtual standstill in late 2008, at least as measured quarter-to-quarter, economic growth accelerated sharply in spring 2009.
在2008年年末增长陷入实质上的停滞后，至少按照环比衡量，中国的经济增长在2009年春季急剧加速。
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But Baidu is facing a challenge from reduced advertising spending in the slowing economy and posted quarter-to-quarter revenue declines in the fourth and and first quarters.