recession
n
1 [C] temporary decline in economic activity or prosperity (经济)衰退; 不景气
an industrial, a trade, etc recession 工业、 贸易等的衰退. Cf 参看 slump n 1.
2 [U] movement back from a previous position; withdrawal 後退; 撤退; 撤回
the gradual recession of flood waters 洪水的逐渐消退.
Yes, I see. How can they get rid of waste water in this way? What a terrible colour the sea is now! It looks as if our class won't be able to bathe at all.
是的,我看见了。他们怎么能这样排放废水呢?海水的颜色多么可怕呀!看来我们班同学根本不能在这里游泳。
It is good preparation for the world outside schools and universities.
这对走出学校进入社会是一个良好的准备。
Fortunately we found some that was still dry and carried it back to the cave.