downturn

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But since then both the extent of the downturn and its reach have increased dramatically.
自從那時起，衰退的程度及其波及的廣度都在加劇地擴大。
I have little to add to that debate, but I can guarantee that for some of us, the impact of this downturn will last a lifetime.
對於這場辯論，我沒有什麼可補充的，但我可以保証，對於我們中的一些人來說，此次衰退的沖擊將終其一生。
We are at the start of what the experts say may be the most severe global financial crisis and economic downturn seen since the Great Depression began in 1929.
我們正処在全球金融危機和經(jīng)濟衰退的開始堦段，據(jù)專家們說這可能是在1929年開始的大衰退以來最嚴重的一次。

It takes place every two years, and organizers say even with the economic downturn they expect a "full house."
So my feeling is if we are in downturn it's quite likely to be mild like the last two.
所以我感覺，若要說我們正処於經(jīng)濟衰退,那也很可能和那兩次一樣輕微。
斯坦福公開課 - 經(jīng)濟學(xué)課程節(jié)選
And believe me, make sure that your government does not cut your public sector in a downturn.
相信我，千萬不要讓政府在蕭條期削減你們的公共交通。
紐約的公共交通 - SpeakingMax英語口語達人

The worst downturn in a lifetime appears to be over, at least as far as China is concerned.
FORBES: Recovery In China? Not So Fast

a reduction in the amount or success of something, such as a country's economic activity

If there is a downturn in the economy or in a company or industry, it becomes worse or less successful than it had been.