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downturn

/ˈdaʊnˌtɜːrn/ American
Picture: downturn
  • n. 衰退, 下滑
Definition
  • n. a decline in economic activity or business
Example
The economic downturn forced many small shops to close.
经济衰退迫使许多小商店倒闭。