CRI听力:Declining Yuan

词汇讲解：

1. decline n. 下降, 减少, 衰退
例句：There has been a sharp decline in profits this year.
今年的利润大幅度下降。

2. contrast n. 对比, 对照
例句：The black paint on the door provides a contrast for the white walls.
门上的黑漆与白墙形成对比。

3. trend n. 趋势, 倾向；流行
例句：The rise in violent crime is a disturbing new trend.
暴力犯罪的上升是一种令人担忧的新趋势。

4. surplus n. 盈余;公积金;顺差
例句：Japan's trade surplus increased rapidly over the last few years.
日本的贸易顺差在过去几年里迅速增长。

5. narrow v. (使)变窄
例句：The benefit was narrowed.
利益变得越来越少了。

6. horrify vt.使震惊, 使感到恐怖
例句：I was horrified to hear that news.
我听到那个消息感到震惊。

7. steep adj. 急剧升降的,大起大落的
例句：People were discontented with the steep rise in prices.
人们对物价飞涨不满。

8. weaken v. (使)削弱 , (使)变弱
例句：You can weaken the tea by adding water.
你可以加水把茶弄得淡一些。

9. avert vt. 防止,避免
例句：There must be immediate action if chaos is to be averted.
要避免混乱就必须立即采取行动。

10. prospect n. 前景; 前途
例句：John is in high spirits at the prospects.
约翰对前景充满希望。