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noun (名詞)
Downturn
低迷、不況、下降
💡 Usage & Nuance:
TOEICでは経済状況やビジネスの業績が「低迷している」といった文脈でよく使われます。特にPart 7の経済記事や会社の業績報告などで見られます。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
recession
slump
decline
📝 Business Examples
The company is trying to prepare for an economic downturn.
その会社は経済の低迷に備えようとしている。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "Downturn"
The recent market _______ has caused many businesses to reduce their workforce.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 市場が低迷したことが、多くの企業が人員を削減する原因となった、という文脈が自然です。
English: The sentence implies a negative economic situation leading to workforce reduction.
English: The sentence implies a negative economic situation leading to workforce reduction.
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