VOA慢速英语:Maker's Row: Made in America

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

powerhouse – n. a group of people or an organization that has a lot of power

caught up - v. to overtake someone or something or surpass a competitor

air conditioner - n. a machine that is used to cool and dry the air in a building or room

domestic - adj. relating to, or made in your own country

brand – n. a category of products that are all made by a particular company and all have a particular name

entrepreneur - n. a person who starts a business and is willing to risk loss in order to make money

marketplace – n. a place in a town where products are bought and sold

encourage – v. to make (someone) more determined, hopeful or confident

apparel – n. clothing of a particular kind

challenging – adj. difficult in a way that is usually interesting or enjoyable

narrative – n. a story that is told or written

shift – v. to move or to cause (something or someone) to move to a different place, position, etc.

chain – n. a group of businesses (such as stores, restaurants, or hotels) that have the same name and basic appearance and sell the same products or services

academy – n. a school that provides training in special subjects or skills

side hustle - a way to make some extra cash on a service or product and you do it on the side of your normal paying job

cater to – phrasal verb to provide what is wanted or needed by (someone or something)