slowdown
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/ˈsləʊdaʊn/
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/ˈsləʊdaʊn/
A decrease in speed or productivity.
The factory faced a slowdown in production due to the recent strike.
工厂因最近的罢工而面临生产放缓。
A work protest where employees do their tasks at a slower pace than usual.
The workers organized a slowdown to demand better working conditions.
工人们组织了一次减速行动,要求更好的工作条件。