recession
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/rɪˈseʃn/
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/rɪˈseʃn/
a period when the economy of a country is doing poorly, with less business activity and more people without jobs
During the recession, many people lost their jobs because companies were not making enough money.
在经济衰退期间,由于公司赚不到足够的钱,许多人失去了工作。
the process of moving back or away from a previous position
The slow recession of the glacier left behind large rocks and debris.
冰川缓慢的后退留下了巨大的岩石和碎屑。