curb 路緣 star_border
/curb/ [k.er1.b] /kɝːb/ play_circle_filledkerb (英式拼法) or curb (美式拼法) 指的是介於人行道(pavement)和柏油路(roadway)間、由路緣石(kerbstones)砌起來的部分，再往內一些就是所謂的 kerbside/curbside。
Two cars are parked along the curb.
二台車停在路邊。
A white Chevrolet I had never seen before stood at the curb across the street.
一輛我從未見過的白色雪佛蘭停在街對面的路邊。
YVR Airport Pick Up Information Call 604-205-9610 AFTER you have collected all luggage to confirm your arrival, and you will be assigned your taxicab number. Your taxicab can usually be at the curb in 10 minutes or so from the time of your call, unless you are told otherwise. Please note that you will have to order another taxi if you are not at the curb when your taxi arrives. |
YVR機場接機資訊 當您取完所有行李後，請致電 604-205-9610 確認您已抵達，我們會為您分配您的計程車號碼。 除非另有指示，否則您的計程車通常會在您打電話後十分鐘左右駛達路邊。 請注意，如果您的計程車到達時您不在路邊(等待)，您就必須得再叫另一輛計程車。 |
At the Burrard bus station, a row of buses sat idling along the curbside.
在Burrard公車站，一排公車閒置在路邊。
新冠疫情讓全球零售業遭遇重創，美國許多商家因應疫情紛紛推出路邊取貨(curbside pickup)來維持業績
，台灣也有好幾家百貨業者推出類似像是APP一鍵下單預定店外取貨的服務。
During the lockdowns, curbside pickup has emerged as many retailers' best strategy for long-term survival in the e-commerce age.
在疫情封鎖期間，路邊取貨已成為許多零售商在電子商務時代長期生存的最佳策略。
Now shop online and pick up your order from your local store without the wait or cost of shipping. Simply select your store, add items to your cart and select "contactless curbside pickup" at checkout. We'll notify you when your order is ready for pickup. |
您現在可以在網路上購物並在您當地的商店取貨，無需等待也不用負擔運費。 只需選擇您的商店，將商品加入您的購物車，然後在結帳時選擇“非接觸式路邊取貨”。 當您的訂單可供取貨時，我們會通知您。 |
currency 貨幣 star_border
/cur-ren-cy/ [k.er1.ah0.n.s.iy0] play_circle_filledMost purchases in foreign countries must be made in the local currency.
大多數在國外的購買必須以當地貨幣進行。
inflation 通貨膨脹 star_border
/in-fla-tion/ [ih2.n.f.l.ey1.sh.ah0.n] play_circle_filledIn a downward inflation trend, salary expectations lag the decreases in inflation. In December he indicated that he was concerned about inflation and the excessive risk taking in the markets.
在通脹下行趨勢中，薪資預期滯後於通脹下降。12 月，他表示擔心通脹和市場過度冒險。
insolvent 資不抵債 star_border
/in-sol-vent/ [ih2.n.s.aa1.l.v.ah0.n.t] play_circle_filledChina's banks are technically insolvent, with bad debts making up 45% of their loans, according to Standard & Poor's.
根據標準，中國的銀行在技術上資不抵債，壞賬佔其貸款的 45%
If the employer is insolvent and unable to restore the funds the pension scheme will be able to claim compensation.
如果雇主資不抵債且無法恢復資金，養老金計劃將能夠要求賠償。
recession 經濟蕭條;經濟不景氣時期 star_border
/re-ces-sion/ [r.ih0.s.eh1.sh.ah0.n] /rɪˈseʃ.ən/ play_circle_filledUnlike most sectors, banking continues to prosper during the recession.
不像大部分的產業一樣, 銀行業在經濟蕭條期間持續發展.
Historical data shows that economies tend to go through cycles of growth and recession.
歷史數據顯示，經濟往往經歷增長和衰退的周期。
The global recession caused many businesses to close and unemployment rates to rise dramatically.
全球經濟衰退導致許多企業關閉，失業率急劇上升。
During a recession, consumers often cut back on discretionary spending, which affects industries like travel and entertainment the most.
在經濟衰退期間，消費者通常會削減非必要性支出，這最影響旅遊和娛樂等行業。
The government introduced a stimulus package in hopes of combating the economic downturn and preventing a full-blown recession.
政府推出了一個刺激計劃，希望對抗經濟衰退並防止全面的經濟衰退。
The economy worldwide continues to suffer from the pandemic. The employment rate is at an all-time low, and the present recession might not rebound for at least another three quarters, according to financial analysts.
全球經濟仍持續受到傳染病大流行的影響. 就業率來到史上新低, 根據財經分析師的說法, 目前的經濟不景氣至少三季之內都不會好轉。
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