slump

名词 slump:

1. a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
   同义词：slack, drop-off, falloff, falling off
2. a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment
   同义词：depression, economic crisis

动词 slump:

1. assume a drooping posture or carriage
   同义词：slouch
2. fall or sink heavily
   同义词：slide down, sink
3. fall heavily or suddenly; decline markedly
   同义词：fall off, sink
4. go down in value
   同义词：decline, correct

1. The slump on Wall Street set up a chain reaction in stock markets around the world.
   华尔街金融滑坡引起世界股票市场的连锁反应。
2. The current economic slump is an earnest of the major recession to come.
   当前的经济滑坡预示着一次大的衰退即将来临。
3. The slump hit his business hard.
   物价暴跌使他的生意大受打击。