VOA慢速英语:China Economy Shows Lowest Growth Since 2009

decline – n. the process of becoming worse in condition or quality

consumer – n. a person who buys goods and services

currency –   n. the money that a country uses: a specific kind of money

slowdown – n. a decrease in speed at which something is moving or happening

sector – n. an area of an economy : a part of an economy that includes certain kinds of jobs

reassure – v. to make (someone) feel less afraid, upset, or doubtful

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) noun phrase – the total value of the goods and services produced by the people of a nation during a year, not including the value of income earned in foreign countries

subdued – adj. not strong, loud, intense, etc.

stable – adj. in a good state or condition that is not easily changed or likely to change

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