top credit rating

This means that if France were to lose its top credit rating-the latest fear in the markets-the EFSF would lose a big chunk of its lending capacity (or its AAA rating).

也就是说一旦法国信用评级下降——市场最近正在担忧——欧洲金融稳定基金(EFSF)的放贷能力会大打折扣(或其AAA的信用评级下降)。

It's a notable move amid falling travel demand and a tight lending environment — on top of UAL's recent heavy losses and poor credit rating.

鉴于当前旅行需求下滑以及信贷环境吃紧的局面，加之ual近来蒙受的巨额亏损和糟糕的信用评级，联合航空此举着实惹人注目。

In 1995, it endured a financial crisis, losing its top-notch credit rating (since restored).

1995年，它挺过了一次金融危机，却痛失了其极高的信用等级(那之后，又恢复过来了)。