经济学人下载:美国经济:空欢喜一场(2)

1.downturn 衰退
They predicted a severe economic downturn.
他们预言会有严重的经济衰退。
2.consumer sentiment 消费者信心
Reports of radiation in food and drinking water are especially corrosive to consumer sentiment.
有关食物和饮用水受到辐射的报道，尤其影响消费者情绪。
3.bounce back 反弹；迅速恢复活力
He is young enough to bounce back from this disappointment.
他还年轻，会很快从失望沮丧中恢复过来的。
4.sit tight 稳坐不动
When a company's business is down, it's inclined to sit tight.
当公司业务不振时，它倾向于保持现状。