英 [ˈdaʊntɜːn] 美 [ˈdaʊntɜːrn]
n. （商业经济的）下降，衰退期
v. 下翻，下转
复数downturns
downturn /ˈdaʊnˌtɜːn/
可数名词 If there is a downturn in the economy or in a company or industry, it becomes worse or less successful than it had been. 衰退
They predicted a severe economic downturn.
他们预言将会有一次严重的经济衰退。
衰退（经济方面）；低迷时期
低迷时期
逆转
... downsize v.裁员,实行机构精简;降低(生活标准) downturn n.(尤指经济方面的)衰退,下降趋势 draft n.通风气流,通风 ...
... downturn n. 低迷时期 remarkable a. 异常的,非凡的,显著的;值得注意的 outlook n. 景色,风光;观点,见解;展望,前景 ...
... Downstream enterprise 下游企业 Downturn 逆转；由好变坏 DQII 国内合资格机构投资者 ...
... Downstream enterprise 下游企业 Downturn 逆转；由好变坏 DQII 国内合资格机构投资者 ...
They predicted a severe economic downturn.
他们预言将会有一次严重的经济衰退。
The current economic downturn is markedly different from previous recessions.
目前的经济衰退和以前的经济衰退明显不同。
"Even before the downturn, companies were looking for individuals with strong communication skills," Fay says.
Fay 说：“即使是在低迷时期之前，公司也在寻找有强大沟通技巧的人。”
It takes place every two years, and organizers say even with the economic downturn they expect a "full house."
VOA : special.2009.06.13
So my feeling is if we are in downturn it's quite likely to be mild like the last two.
所以我感觉，若要说我们正处于经济衰退,那也很可能和那两次一样轻微。
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And believe me, make sure that your government does not cut your public sector in a downturn.
相信我，千万不要让政府在萧条期削减你们的公共交通。
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In all,seven of the ten top countries sent more students last year, just as the economic downturn was worsening.
VOA : special.2009.11.26
Those challenges included an economic downturn, wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and a promise to reform the health care system.
VOA : special.2010.01.23
Yet in Dublin, some artisans and clothing designers are seizing the downturn as an opportunity for rebirth.
The worst downturn in a lifetime appears to be over, at least as far as China is concerned.
Perhaps rates for banner ads will improve at the end of the current downturn.