VOA慢速英语:Gloomy Outlook for Global Employment

outlook – n. a set of conditions that will probably exist in the future: the future of someone or something

default – n. a failure to make a payment (such as a payment on a loan)

layoff – n. the act of ending the employment of a worker or group of workers

reverse – v. to change (something) to an opposite state or condition

vulnerable – adj. open to attack, harm, or damage

productivity – n. the rate at which goods are produced or work is completed

strengthen – v.  to make (someone or something) stronger, more forceful, more effective, etc.

excessive – adj.  going beyond what is usual, normal, or proper

inequality – n.  an unfair situation in which some people have more rights or better opportunities than other people