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Two large companies have announced plans to merge in one of the biggest deals of the year. 两家大公司宣布了合并计划，这也算得上是今年数一数二的大交易了。

The agreement, revealed today, 这项在今天刚刚公布的协议，

still needs approval from regulators, according to the companies. 据两家公司透露，目前还需要得到监管部门的批准。

Together, the two firms would become one of the largest in their industry. 合并之后，他们将成为行业内规模最大的巨头之一。

Supporters say the deal could lead to better products and lower prices. 支持者认为，这次合并能带来更好的产品，价格也会更划算。

Critics, however, worry it could reduce competition and hurt customers. 不过也有反对的声音担心，这会削弱市场竞争，最终损害消费者的利益。

Regulators will study the deal carefully before making a decision. 监管部门表示，在做出最终决定之前会仔细评估这笔交易。

Thousands of workers are waiting to learn what the merger will mean for them. 成千上万的员工都在焦急等待，想知道这次合并对自己意味着什么。

The companies say they hope to complete the deal within a year. 两家公司表示，他们希望能在一年内完成这笔交易。

Shares in both firms rose after the announcement. 消息公布之后，两家公司的股价应声上涨。

More details are expected in the coming weeks. 预计在接下来的几周里，会有更多细节公布出来。