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美国十月新增8万就业岗位

Source: VOA    2011-11-07  我要投稿   论坛   Favorite  

短语讲解:

1. The U.S. economy added 80,000 jobs in October and the nation's unemployment rate edged down one tenth of a percentage point.

edge down渐落;微降;缓缓接近
例句:A small boat edged down upon the big steamer.
一只小艇缓缓驶近那艘大轮船。

2. U.S. unemployment is at its lowest level in six months. But at 9 percent, it is still too high for the 13.9 million Americans out of work.

out of work失业
例句:The recession has put millions out of work.
这次经济衰退造成数百万人的失业。

3. Like many others, Judy visits this unemployment office in Virgin