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China's economies and population grow much faster than in the OECD, shifting the centre of *gravity* of global energy demand.
2006-12-12 13:33:14 · 5 answers · asked by george 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It could also mean "...shifting the center of IMPORTANCE or URGENCY of global energy demand". From the word "grave".
2006-12-12 13:55:48 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Sweetmusic ♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means that Chinas' growing economy needs more and more oil and refers to the fact that China will increasingly pull more of the worlds supply to it.
2006-12-12 21:48:45 · answer #2 · answered by gone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need all of it: "center of gravity", which means that the situation is precarious and the whole oil economy could fall over and collapse
2006-12-12 22:31:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's right,Gen,it's focus
2006-12-12 21:43:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
focus
2006-12-12 21:35:17 · answer #5 · answered by Evieve 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋