downturn
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Definitions
n.
A decline in economic activity, business, or performance.
（经济）衰退，下滑，低迷
Root Breakdown
Native Englishdownturnother
=downturn
Common Collocations
- 1.economic downturn经济衰退
- 2.market downturn市场下滑
Example Sentences
- 1.
The recent stock market downturn caused many investors to reconsider their investment strategies.
- 2.
Economic analysts predicted a downturn in the housing sector following rising interest rates.