Home prices decline March in most cities

 　　BEIJING, April 18 (Xinhua) -- New home prices declined in most of 70 major Chinese cities in March, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Wednesday.

　　In March, 46 cities out of the statistical¹ pool of 70 major cities saw drops in new home prices from February, while new home prices in 16 cities remained unchanged, the NBS said.

　　Eight cities, up from four in February, saw gains in new home prices, the NBS noted².

1 statistical   

adj.统计的，统计学的

参考例句：

• He showed the price fluctuations in a statistical table.他用统计表显示价格的波动。
• They're making detailed statistical analysis.他们正在做具体的统计分析。

2 noted   

adj.著名的，知名的

参考例句：

• The local hotel is noted for its good table.当地的那家酒店以餐食精美而著称。
• Jim is noted for arriving late for work.吉姆上班迟到出了名。