economic crisis
US /ˌiː.kəˈnɑː.mɪk ˈkraɪ.sɪs/
UK /ˌiː.kəˈnɑː.mɪk ˈkraɪ.sɪs/
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经济危机
a situation in which an economy experiences a sudden downturn, characterized by a decline in economic activity, rising unemployment, and financial instability
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The country is facing a severe economic crisis.
该国正面临严重的经济危机。
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Many businesses closed during the last economic crisis.
在上次经济危机期间，许多企业倒闭了。