VOA慢速英语:Japanese Economy Remains Weak

短语讲解：

1. Many Japanese also do not support mass immigration, which other countries have used to make up for, or balance, the effects of a declining and aging population.

make up for 补偿，弥补
例句：Her beauty can't make up for her stupidity.
她的美丽不能弥补她的愚蠢。

2. And people who are retired and have savings are worried about their monthly payments, so they are not spending money either.

worry about 担忧， 烦恼
例句：Don't worry about being late. It's fine.
别为迟到担心了 没有关系。

3. The bank’s leaders want people to wait a few more months for recent government measures to take effect.

take effect 生效，奏效
例句：The prescribed medicine failed to take effect.
医生开的那药没有效果。