business cycle
US /ˈbɪz.nɪs ˌsaɪ.kl̩/
UK /ˈbɪz.nɪs ˌsaɪ.kl̩/
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商业周期, 经济周期
a cycle or series of cycles of economic expansion and contraction
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Economists closely monitor the business cycle to predict future trends.
经济学家密切关注商业周期以预测未来趋势。
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During a recession, the business cycle is in a contraction phase.
在经济衰退期间，商业周期处于收缩阶段。