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