VOA慢速英语:Economic Numbers Improve, But Some Americans Feel 'Left Behind'(翻译)

frustrate – v. to cause someone to feel angry, discouraged or upset because of not being able to do something

Great Recession – n. a sharp decline in economic activity during the late 2000s

betrayal – n. to hurt someone by not giving help or by doing something morally wrong

prosper – v. to become very successful usually by making a lot of money

recession – n. a period of time in which there is a decrease in economic activity and many people do not have jobs

despondent – adj. very sad and without hope