recession - Definition & Meaning

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复数形式

recessions

衰退

a hard time in a country's economy characterized by a reduction in employment, production, and trade

During the recession, many businesses were forced to close, leading to widespread job losses.
在经济衰退期间，许多企业被迫关闭，导致广泛的失业。
The government implemented measures to stimulate the economy and help mitigate the effects of the recession.
政府实施了刺激经济并帮助减轻衰退影响的措施。
Families had to tighten their budgets and cut back on spending due to the recession.
由于经济衰退，家庭不得不紧缩预算并削减开支。
The recession caused a significant drop in consumer confidence, affecting retail sales.
经济衰退导致消费者信心显著下降，影响了零售销售。
Economists predicted that the recession would last for several quarters before signs of recovery would emerge.
经济学家预测，衰退将持续几个季度，然后才会出现复苏的迹象。