downturn
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/ˈdaʊntɜːrn/
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/ˈdaʊntɜːn/
A decrease in economic activity or business, often leading to higher unemployment and lower profits.
During the downturn, many businesses struggled to stay afloat.
在經濟衰退期間,許多企業努力維持運營。