1.Automakers are begging for Washington's help, trying to avoid collapse.
汽车工业请求华盛顿政府的帮助以避免破产。
2.So does the US currently fit the mould of a hyperpower, and how might it avoid collapse?
那么，美国目前是否符合超级强国的标准呢？它又该如何避免崩溃呢？
3.GM and Chrysler said they need more cash by year end to avoid collapse.
通用和克莱斯勒表示，要避免破产命运它们年底前还需获得更多资金。