1.衰退：recession
Economists fear a similar wave of protectionism today could plunge the world back into recession.
经济学家担心类似的保护主义会使得世界经济再次衰退。
是银行彻底垮台的一年，那么就是一篮子刺激政策的一年。
4.下挫：slump
This would return the economy into a slump.
这将使美国经济再次陷入衰退。
5.下滑：decline
Many Greeks believe they are caught up in a cycle of decline.
很多希腊人相信他们正处于一轮下降周期之中。